From: Involvement Center
Date: March 11
Subject: Leadership Awards Close March 23 | The LOOP



The Loop | Keeping student org leaders in-the-know

the loop

MARCH 11, 2025

Leaderboard Rankings as of 3/11

Shoutout to the top 15 orgs on the CONNECT leaderboard as of 3/11. The leaderboard updates each day and you can find the most up to date list here: https://connect.uwstout.edu/involvement/points-badges/.

On the leaderboard, you can sort by category to see how you compete with similiar type and sized orgs. All orgs can reach gold status by earning 800 points.

  1. BDP
  2. SSA
  3. Service Club
  4. Cru
  5. AIGA
  6. PONG
  7. Men's Volleyball
  8. Swim Club
  9. Dodgeball
  10. Men's Rugby
  11. Phi Theta Chi
  12. Yeti Ultimate
  13. Antique Auto
  14. Boxing
  15. IREM

Leadership Awards Nominations Close 3/23

Nominations for the 2025 Leadership Awards close Sunday, March 23rd.

Nomination form and for more information: 
https://connect.uwstout.edu/involvement/leadershipawards/

Categories include:

  • Outstanding Student Leader of the Year
  • Student Employee of the Year
  • Student Staff Team of the Year
  • Student Org Event of the Year
  • Student Org of the Year
  • Bill Siedlecki Advisor of the Year
The awards event will be Wednesday, May 7th. For questions contact involvement@uwstout.edu

Fall 2025 Blanket Reservations Open 4/1

Blanket reservation requests for Fall Semester 2025 will be opening on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 on CONNECT. Blanket reservations are for student organization’s weekly/reoccurring meetings that reserve the same time and day weekly or biweekly for Fall Semester 2025 (September 3, 2025 – December 11, 2025). 

NOTE: The Blanket Reservation Request is only for reserving meeting rooms in the Student Centers (Memorial Student Center and Merle Price Commons). 

  • Blanket Reservation Requests will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis only.
  • Blanket Reservation Requests will only be accepted from one authorized representative from each student organization.
  • Student organizations are only allowed a maximum of two blanket reservations per organization per semester. Bonus points
Questions? Please contact Ben Markl (marklb@uwstout.edu) in the Conferences and Events Office.

EVENT

Org Advisor Webinar: Risk Management in Campus Activities and Student Organizations

Thursday, March 13
1:00pm - 2:30pm
MSC Willow/Walnut
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

This is a webinar presented by guest speaker Dr. James McGhee. There will also be a viewing room in the MSC Willow/Walnut room if you'd like to watch in-person with others, including Involvement Center professional staff who can discuss questions you have after.

In an increasingly complex legal environment, assessment of risk in campus life poses significant challenges for Student Affairs professionals. Striking a balance between student engagement, institutional protection, and adherence to a myriad of requirements – including local, state, and federal laws, as well as industry standards and best practices – can be daunting. Many professionals find themselves feeling overwhelmed.

Presenter Dr. James McGhee will provide this vital resource for professionals grappling with the complexities of legal compliance in campus life. Regardless of experience level, participants will gain valuable insights into evaluating and refining their risk management strategies, policies, and procedures.

RSVP

Important Spring Dates

  • 3/23: Leadership Awards and Samuel E. Wood Nominations Close
  • 4/11-4/13: Destination Weekend
  • 5/7: Leadership Awards