UW-Superior Student Involvement News and Events

Student Input Needed for Mural Project

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:13:36 +0000

Student Involvement is very excited to be recipients of an Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Fellowship! Students Autumn Gray and Darrin Stewart will be creating a mural "Superior Way" for the Yellowjacket Union! The mural will represent the "student experience" at UW-Superior.

We need your input on what you, the students, want to see represented! It could be anything from colors, objects, ideas, or anything that you think makes the "student experience" at UW-Superior.

Stop by our table from 11-1 this Wednesday and Thursday, May 8-9 in the Yellowjacket Union and share your ideas! We'll also be holding focus groups on May 9th from 2:30-3:30 pm and May 13th from 12:00-2:00 pm in the YU Student Organization meeting room (153). You can also share comments on the Facebook event post.

UW-Superior Clothing Swap Donation: Spring Clean Your Closet!

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Donate new or gently used clothing, furniture, office supplies, home decor, etc. to the YU atrium table.

Donations will also be accepted Saturday.

UW-Superior Clothing Swap: Spring Clean Your Closet!

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:21:00 +0000

Come to the YU atrium to pick out any clothing, furniture, or anything else donated for yourself!

Anything not picked up by 3pm will be donated to Goodwill or the Career Services' Career Closet!

UW-Superior Blood Drive

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:13:00 +0000

The Memorial Blood Center's bloodmobile will be on campus Thursday! Take some time out of your day to save lives!

Not sure if you can donate? Check out the MBC Guidelines for Donation.

Open Mic Night Finale

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:36:00 +0000

Last Open Mic Night of the year! Friday, May 3.

Share your talents on the Yellowjacket Union Atrium stage at 8:00 p.m. All talents welcome - musicians, comedians, poets, etc.

It promises be a night of fun, laughs, and unique performances.

Sign-up starts at 7:00 p.m. the night of the show. For specific technical needs or questions, contact the Yellowjacket Activities Crew at 715-394-8382 or yac@uwsuper.edu.

Sponsored by the Yellowjacket Activities Crew.

UWS Blood Drive

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:03:50 +0000

Memorial Blood Center's Blood Bus will be pulling up next to the Yellowjacket Union for the UWS community to donate blood. You can save up to 3 lives!

Sign up online by searching sponsor code 0871.

Yellowjacket Activities Crew Now Hiring - Special Events

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:54:00 +0000

The Yellowjacket Activities Crew is hiring for their Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 academic year. All positions will work an average of 5 hours per week (weekly meetings and office hours) and are expected to attend all YAC campus events. Positions are paid a stipend of $250 payable at the end of each semester.

The YAC experience is great for any student looking to gain leadership, communication, teamwork, and event planning and promotion skills.

Full position description and application instructions are on Jacket Jobs. Applications are due May 1.

Special Events Coordinator (Job ID 17008) - is responsible for coordinating campus-wide social and recreational events; also serves as the Yellowjacket Activities Crew liaison on campus-wide event committees.

Questions - contact YAC Supervisor, Allison Gerland agerland@uwsuper.edu or 715-394-8444.

Undergraduate Leadership Awards

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:11:38 +0000

Nominations are currently being accepted for the following undergraduate awards:

Chancellor's Leadership Award (due April 25)
CRITERIA:
The student being nominated for the Chancellor's Leadership Award must:

Be an undergraduate student graduating in May 2013 or December 2013.
Have had on-going involvement in a campus organization, team, or unit for at least 2 academic years.
Stand out for the commitment they have made to an organization, team, or unit
Have experience serving as a mentor to other students
Demonstrate contributions to student life at UW-Superior
Have been involved in campus and/or community service
Show a commitment to personal growth

Emerging Leader Awards (due April 25)
CRITERIA:
The student being nominated for an Emerging Leader Award must demonstrate the following:

Significant, positive growth in their leadership skills over the course of the semester/year and/or consistent and apparent implementation of their leadership talents
Dependability and dedication to an organization, team, or unit
Creativity, resourcefulness, and effective group interaction skills
Commitment to serving the campus and/or community
Be an example to their peers and/or the campus community

Spring Clean Your Life

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:28:02 +0000

Come to an interactive seminar with entrepreneur Ryan Penneau. Meet us in the YU Great Room for an interactive seminar to learn how to clean up your commitment list and take away tools on how to effectively commit to the clubs, organizations, tasks and jobs that you really want to.

Now Hiring: Volunteerism & Service Student Coordinator

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:01:15 +0000

Student Involvement is hiring a Volunteerism and Service Student Coordinator for academic year 2013-2014. This position will work an average of 5 hours per week and receive a stipend of $200/semester.

Working for Student Involvement is great for any student looking to further develop their leadership, communication, and event planning/promotion skills.

Full position description and application instructions are on Jacket Jobs. Applications are due March 29, 2013.

Volunteerism and Serivce Student Coordinator (Job ID 15998): This position coordinates monthly volunteer and serivce opportunities for UWS students that benefit the campus and Twin Ports communities, including blood drives and the Giving Tree.

Questions - contact Assistant Director of Student Involvement, Allison Gerland agerland@uwsuper.edu or 715-394-8444.

MMMM Concert Series - Feat. Blake Enyart, Richard Wehmas, and Brandon Gordon

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:16:17 +0000

YAC is proud to present the 2nd March Music Madness concert series, featuring local and student talent every Monday in March!

On Monday, March 11th, 2013, YAC will be showcasing student talent acts, Blake Enyart, Richard Wehmas, and Brandon Gordon.

All performances are free!

Upcoming MMM Events include:

Monday, March 25th - Ali Richardt, Ben Birdseye, and Southwire

MMMM Concert Series - Feat. Ali Reichardt, Ben Birdseye, and Southwire

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:10:06 +0000

YAC is proud to present the 2nd March Music Madness concert series, featuring local and student talent every Monday in March!

On Monday, March 25th, 2013, YAC will be showcasing two student acts, Ali Reichardt and Ben Birdseye, and Duluth band Southwire, with UWS alum Jerree Small in the YU Atrium at 8:00 pm.

All performances are free!

Yellowjacket Activities Crew Now Hiring - 2013-2014

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:54:31 +0000

The Yellowjacket Activities Crew is hiring for their Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 academic year. All positions will work an average of 5 hours per week (weekly meetings and office hours) and are expected to attend all YAC campus events. Positions are paid a stipend of $250 payable at the end of each semester.

The YAC experience is great for any student looking to gain leadership, communication, teamwork, and event planning and promotion skills.

Full position descriptions and application instructions are on Jacket Jobs. Applications are due Friday, March 8 (Executive Director) and Friday, March 15 (all others).

Executive Director (Job ID 15541) - is responsible for overseeing the executive functions of the Yellowjacket Activities Crew including facilitating meetings and trainings and handling the personnel and budgetary responsibilities.

Promotions Coordinator (Job ID 15542) - is responsible for the ongoing promotion of the Yellowjacket Activities Crew and its events and the recruitment efforts of prospective members.

Special Events Coordinator (Job ID 15543) - is responsible for coordinating campus-wide social and recreational events; also serves as the Yellowjacket Activities Crew liaison on campus-wide event committees.

Entertainment Coordinator (Job ID 15544) - is responsible for coordinating events including comedians, musicians, novelty acts, and the Open Mic series.

Questions - contact YAC Supervisor, Allison Gerland agerland@uwsuper.edu or 715-394-8444.

Student Involvement is Now Hiring - 2013-2014

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:42:58 +0000

Student Involvement is hiring an Office Assistant and Student Organizations Manager for academic year 2013-2014. Both positions will work an average of 10 hours per week and receive a stipend of $800/semester.

Working for Student Involvement is great for any student looking to further develop their leadership, communication, and event planning/promotion skills.

Full position descriptions and application instructions are on Jacket Jobs. Applications are due March 15, 2013.

Student Involvement Assistant (Job ID 15727): This position provides general office support for Student Involvement and its customers; promotes student involvement/organization opportunities through social media.

Student Organizations Manager (Job ID 15726): This position provides resources and support for student organizations; assists in planning and presenting training opportunities for student organization leaders.

Questions - contact Assistant Director of Student Involvement, Allison Gerland agerland@uwsuper.edu or 715-394-8444.

Kirov by Night

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:24:26 +0000

UW-Superior student and YAC member Andrew Kirov will be hosting and performing in his own late night comedy show entitled "Kirov by Night." This production is part of Andrew's senior capstone project.

This event promises to be entertaining and full of laughs. Warning: May include adult humor.

Join us March 7 at 8 p.m. in the Holden Fine Arts Center Experimental Theatre. Get there early as seating is limited

Sponsored by the Yellowjacket Activities Crew.