Campus News

Looking into graduation and what comes next can be daunting. Something that can be even more daunting is how to lead and excel in a new position and career. To learn more and for tips, join the Leadership and Involvement Center and UWL’s Academic Advising Center and Career Services Representative, Kaila Vang for a presentation about "Leading from the Bottom" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, online.

Come hang out with the Scholarship Resource Center virtually and ask any questions about scholarships. We want students to be successful in finding alternate ways to afford college, so join us for a quick and informal Q&A from noon-12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22, online.

Join CAB and the National Residence Hall Honorary(NRHH) for this week’s Grab n’ Go Craft Night: Friendship Bracelets. Get a kit from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at the Student Union lawn.

Kit materials include:

• Embroidery thread
• Yarn 
• Instructions 
• CAB info sheet
• NRHH info sheet

Join UGetConnected as they host staff from Centro Latino and Hope Restores to learn more about their current needs and how you can help at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, online.

UWL Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY)

Since 1991, UWL has participated in the National Student Employee of the Year program to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who work while attending college. The nomination begins at the institutional level and then goes to the state, regional and possibly the national level for consideration. Eligibility is determined for all student employees who have been employed for a minimum of six months part-time or three months full-time between June 1 and May 31. Selection criteria consists of the following characteristics: Reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism and uniqueness of contribution to the employer.

This year, there were 11 individual nominations:

Bailey Brandner, Financial Aid Office; Michele Friesema, University Communications; Emma Futoransky, It Make$ Cents!; Johnathon Jaeger, History; Amanda Lee, University Centers; Mimi Lucido, Health Professions; Paige Pawlak, Art; Cara Senn, University Centers; Madisyn Storie, Records; Rachel Veglahn, Music and Lorinda Volzer, Student Life.

Congratulations to Johnathon Jaeger, History, for winning this year's Student Employee of the Year.

UWL Student Employment Supervisor of the Year (SESOTY)

Since 2016, the SESOTY award recognizes the outstanding leadership, professionalism and mentoring of faculty, academic staff or university staff who are student employment supervisors.  The process begins at the institutional level and then goes to the state, regional and national level for possible consideration.  Selection Criteria consists of the following characteristics: Mentoring, professionalism and excellent leadership.

This year, there were 8 individual nominees:

Gary Ellis, University Centers; Amanda Gasper, It Make$ Cents!; McKayla Haldorson, formerly Academic Advising & Career Services; Jazzma Holland, Upward Bound; Katherine Lavelle, Public Speaking Center; Shane Springer, Residence Life; Lindsay Steiner, English and Taylor Wilmoth ,Alumni Center.

Congratulations to Amanda Gasper, It Make$ Cents!, for winning this year's Student Employment Supervisor of the Year.

The UWL Writing Center is currently recruiting tutors for the 2021-22 school year. Students are wanted with a variety of majors and minors who are interested in working with writers on a wide range of papers, essays, applications, etc. This is a paid position and includes training. Learn more about the Writing Center and find the application on the website at: www.uwlax.edu/writingcenter. Contact the Writing Center Director, Virginia Crank at vcrank@uwlax.edu for more information or questions.

Join CAB and the REC at 7 p.m. Monday, April 19, on the Student Union lawn for Bingo night. Participants will come to play five rounds of Bingo and to play with and compete against other UWL students. A Bingo card will also be provided to the students to allow them to mark their own cards and hopefully win big prizes. There will be COVID-19 safety protocols in place to ensure all participants are safe.

Start a fresh herb garden at home on Earth Day. Supplies will be provided to create a natural and self-sustainable herb garden throughout the summer. Pick up supplies from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the Student Union lawn and noon-3 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in Whitney Center.