From: Involvement Center
Date: December 18, 2023
Subject: Campus Life Today | December 18, 2023


MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023

EVENT

MS Program in School Counseling Information Session

Monday, December 18
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event

Join the Graduate Program Director from UW-Stout's master's program in School Counseling, Dr. Sharon Hansen, to learn more about the program and discuss the professional and career opportunities that pursuing a graduate degree at UW–Stout would bring!
RSVP

New DUO (2-STep) Prompt

Beginning on Monday, January 8th you will begin to see an updated DUO (2-Step) prompt. This is not a significant change, but there are some things that you will notice when you need to 2-Step. You can find more details about the new prompt on LIT's KnowledgeBase Article. 

Sponsored by: Learning and Information Technology
For more information contact: Heidi Catlin
Learn more 

Coming Soon! - New VPN

LIT is moving to a new VPN solution called the Cisco Secure Client. The current VPN client will be shut down on January 16th, 2024, and users will need to install the new Cisco Secure Client prior to that day in order to connect to VPN. The new Secure Client can be installed from Company Portal (HP) or Managed Software Center (Mac) at any time. You can find more information on our KnowledgeBase.

Sponsored by: Learning and Information Technology
For more information contact: Heidi Catlin
Learn more 

Applications for 24-45 RA/ARC, Housing roles now open!

Apply now to work for Housing as a Live-On Staff member in the Fall of '24! A job that allows you to work and live on campus, provides room and board, and a great way for you to connect to other students on campus. If interested in a job where you can help support others and build community, apply now on your Housing Gateway before 2/14. If you have questions, please email housing@uwstout.edu. 

Sponsored by: Housing
For more information contact: Jake Ausman

 

Events

Monday, December 18
Start End   Event         Location
12:00pm 1:00pm MS Program in School Counseling Information Session Online Event
5:00pm 6:00pm Social Justice Club Bi-Weekly Meeting  Vocational Rehab Room- 251
6:00pm 8:00pm Street Level Ministries Meeting The Blind Munchies Coffeehouse
7:00pm 9:00pm Service Club at Stout General Meeting Cedar/Maple Room, MSC
9:00pm 11:00pm Men's Club Volleyball Practice Johnson Fieldhouse
9:15pm 10:15pm UW-Stout Men's Club Hockey Practice Fanetti Community Center

Winter break is here, and as students head home for the holidays, navigating political discussions at the dinner table can be challenging. In today's climate, over half of Americans avoid political conversations with acquaintances. Here are tips for fostering positive and productive discussions this holiday season! Respect the timing and setting!  

  • Keep an open posture.  
  • Check your own bias  
  • Step into shoes other than your own.  
  • Seek to Understand Not Persuade! 

What other ways can we promote respectful and beneficial conversations in our community? 

Submit your answer here to be entered in to win a prize!