WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2020

The Involvement Center is HIRING!

If you're an energetic person who enjoys putting the pizazz in events, come work for us! You would work on a team helping to facilitate both fun and educational events. Also, your professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills will shine while staffing the Involvement Center front desk and working closely with student organizations. This is one sweet resume-builder! 

Sponsored by: Involvement Center
For more information contact: Katie Christian
Apply Here

Multicultural Student Services Advisor Position-Public Presentation
Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 12:30PM 

The Multicultural Student Services Advisor candidate will share a 15-minute presentation on "Self-Advocacy" with 15-minutes of questions and answers to follow. This presentation on Microsoft Teams is open to the public.

Sponsored by: Multicultural Student Services
For more information contact: Jamie Vue
Virtual Meeting Link

Student Research Grants Available

Student Research Grants are available for students who need funding for research and development on projects inside and outside of the classroom - awards range from $20-$2000. Applications can be submitted now until October 15 and awardees will be notified during the first week of November. Apply via the link below!

Sponsored by: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
For more information contact: Stephen Eibes
Apply Here

 

Message from the Chancellor Regarding Commencement 

Regretfully, we are unable to hold an in-person commencement ceremony this fall. Instead, we will offer a virtual commencement ceremony for our 2020 fall graduates on Saturday, December 19 at 10:00 a.m. While this news is likely not surprising to most of you, we know it is a disappointment and we remain committed, when we are able to resume in-person ceremonies, to offer the option to any 2020 spring or fall graduate the opportunity to walk in an in person ceremony. Students expected to graduate this fall will receive an e-mail in the next few weeks with information related to the virtual commencement.

Sponsored by: Chancellor's Office
For more information contact: commencement@uwstout.edu

COVID Student FAQs

Q: Are there any plans for us to pivot to fully online after Thanksgiving or to eliminate spring break this year?

A:  At this time, no calendar or modality changes are being planned for either the fall or spring semester at UW-Stout. However, we continue to monitor the situation daily and will respond as needed in consultation with public health and UW System administration.

Q: Why do test results look lower lately?

A: There are two primary reasons why test results look lower.  First, students who have tested positive or are in isolation or quarantine are removed from the pool of potential testers; quite simply, there are fewer people required to test.  Second, now that the initial transition to fall semester has passed, students have settled into a routine of knowing and understanding expectations for reducing the potential transmission of COVID-19 and are generally adhering to the guidelines established for our community. Like the seasonal flu, we expect that there will continue to be fluctuations in the testing results.  The best way to maintain the lower numbers is for all members of our community to wear a mask, social distance, and practice good personal hygiene.  We deeply appreciate and are proud of the efforts of our students and university community to adhere to institutional expectations and model safe and healthy behavior both on and off campus.

Q: What is the difference between the two types of COVID-19 testing and what happens if I need to go into quarantine or isolation?

A: An excellent resource for these questions can be found by visiting this site, which can also be accessed via the Housing COVID-19 site.

Sponsored by: Campus Recovery Team
For more information: covid19update@uwstout.edu or Website

Career Exploration Week is October 19-23^rd in Canvas. Are you searching for a major? This is your chance to learn from alumni and those who have been in your shoes about the majors Stout offers and the directions your career can take you after Stout.

If you have a major but aren’t sure exactly what you want to do next, there’s a wide variety of careers represented – come learn all about the wide world of work!

Here are some highlights of the events:

• Monday October 19^th, 12-1pm: What are your Strengths? (The first 3 students who register will receive a free code to take the Strengths finder assessment – email haugek@uwstout.edu to register.)
• Tuesday – October 20^th, 11am – Company Deep Dive: 3M
• Wednesday – October 21^st, 3pm – What can I do with a Business Major?
• Thursday, October 22^nd – How to apply for a Job with the Federal Government at 11am, Do I need a Master’s Degree? at 11am, and How to Get in to Peace Corps or Americorps at 3pm.
• Friday, October 23^rd – Majors Fair: The Majors Fair is available for you to read and research all week long. Do you have a question about a particular major? Login and ask your questions from 2-4pm on Friday

Sponsored by: Career Services
For more information: careerservices@uwstout.edu or StoutCloud
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