UW-Superior Student Involvement News and Events

Paid Positions Available on Yellowjacket Mascot Team!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:13:29 +0000

Do you have Yellowjacket Pride? Join the Yellowjacket Mascot Team.

Applications are available online or at the Yellowjacket Union Information and Services Desk. Deadline to apply: February 1, 2012.

Positions available for Buzz, the Men/Women in Black, and for Black & Gold Groupies (Buzz's helpers). Performances as Buzz will be paid, up to $20/event.

Questions, contact Mascot Team Coordinator, Allie Kozisek, at buzzmascot@uwsuper.edu.

YAC's Spring Fling Dance

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:08:17 +0000

You asked for more dances . . . so YAC is hosting the Spring Fling Dance!

Join YAC at 8 p.m. Friday, April 20, in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room. There will be dancing, beverages and a rockin' DJ. Its going to be a blast!

Sponsored by the Yellowjacket Activities Crew.

YAC Photo Hunt - Win Prizes

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:55:21 +0000

The YAC Photo Hunt will start in the Yellowjacket Union Shippar Atrium at 8:00 pm on March 14. Full contest rules and a list of the contest photos will be posted through YAC's Facebook page.

A few important rules:

1. Only one camera is to be used. A specific date/time will be given at the start of the hunt.

2. Do not put yourself, your group, or any other person in any danger.

3. Anything inappropriate or illegal done while participating in the Photo Hunt will result in immediate disqualification and serious consequences.

Photos will be posted through the YAC Facebook page following the photo hunt and will be judged on number of photos taken from the list, creativity, etc.

Kirov by Night (Late Night Comedy)

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:48:35 +0000

UW-Superior student and YAC member Andrew Kirov will be sharing his senior project, a late night comedy show entitled "Kirov by Night."

This event promises to be entertaining and full of laughs.

Join us March 8 at 8 p.m. in the Holden Fine Arts Center Experimental Theatre.

Sponsored by the Yellowjacket Activities Crew.

YAC Board of Directors Applications Due

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:41:06 +0000

Applications are due TODAY for the Yellowjacket Activities Crew Board of Director positions.

The Board of Directors is comprised of:

Personnel Coordinator
Accounting Director
Public Relations Coordinators (2)
Entertainment Coordinators (2)
Special Events Coordinators (2)

The directors are paid a semester stipend of $250 based on successful completion of duties and responsibilities. Directors are required to attend all YAC training events, complete 3 office hours a week, attend weekly board and YAC meetings, and attend YAC events.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume through 'Jacket Jobs. Interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates.

Tailgate with YAC and BBQ Club

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:47:04 +0000

Join YAC and the BBQ Club at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Yellowjacket Union for a pre-game tailgate. You can make your own spirit and cheer signs to take to the game and enjoy free hotdogs and brats.

The UW-Superior Men's Hockey team will take on border rival College of St. Scholastica at 7:05 p.m.

Don't forget to wear black to the game to "black out the stands!"

Join YAC: First Meeting

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:19:30 +0000

YAC is the student programming board for the Yellowjacket Union, sponsoring events such as:

comedians
musicians
movie nights
open mic nights
fans in the stands
dances

Membership in YAC is open to all students interested in planning, promoting, and putting on great entertainment for the campus. All programs are planned by students, for students.

Attend a weekly meeting on Mondays at 5:30 pm in Yellowjacket Union 204.

Open Mic Night

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:29:26 +0000

Due to popular demand, YAC has added an Open Mic Night on Thursday, December 15, at 8 p.m.

Share your talents on the Yellowjacket Union Atrium stage. All talents welcome - musicians, comedians, poets.

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

Make sure to visit 'Jacket Java (or Brick Oven Grille - depending on where the specials are) for food and drink specials during every open mic night!

Sign-up starts at 7 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.

YAC presents karaoke

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:16:26 +0000

YAC will host its first Karaoke Night at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, in the Yellowjacket Union Shippar Atrium.

You will not want to miss this evening of fun and entertainment!

Hosted by the Yellowjacket Activities Crew with DJ services by Sounds Unlimited Entertainment.

Photos needed for Spring 2012 Involvement Calendar

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:39:01 +0000

Photos are now being accepted for consideration for the Spring Fall 2012 Involvement Calendar.

Photos should be UW-Superior focused. Anything from students' lives, activities, athletics, student organizations, classroom experience, even artsy campus shots!

Submissions can be emailed to involvement@uwsuper.edu by Dec 15th for consideration.

Participate in Tree Decorating Contest

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:20:14 +0000

Heatbox

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:32:01 +0000

The One Man Entertainment System, otherwise known as Heatbox, has been emerging in the Minneapolis music scene for the better part of a decade. From rocking crowds in his humble beginnings with the Root City Band to selling out shows across the country. Heatbox's unparalleled crossover between Motown, A Cappalla, R&B, Hip Hop, Soul and Funk has gained national attention from both fans and the media alike.

Creating beats and building songs from the ground up, Heatbox uses a Boss Loop Station RC-50 and a voice modiulator to create his songs. Recording each part as he goes, Heatbox's music is live and in the moment. Using no tracks, samples, or pre-recorded music, each song and performance is distrinctly unique.

http://www.heatboxmusic.com/index/Home.html

Sponsored by the Yellowjacket Activities Crew.

Green Tea, Celtic Rock Band

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:47:54 +0000

By mixing Celtic roots with rock, pop, folk, jazz, and funk, Green Tea has built a new generation of Celtic music. With players originating from New York, Wisconsin, and Illinois, this Wisconsin-based group has made a name for themselves in the Midwest and continue to astonish audiences with their dynamic and high-energy shows. In any case, Green Tea will knock your socks off!

The group has shared stages with Rusted Root, My Dear Disco, The Killdares, and Rising Gael to name a few. Plus they have played the same stages as Melissa Etheridge, Nickel Creek, Indigo Girls, Blues Traveler, Guster, Richie Havens, Violent Femmes, and more.

Sponsored by the Yellowjacket Activities Crew.

http://greenteaworldmusic.com/

Peaceful, Fun Border Battle at UWS

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:00:39 +0000

Vikings/Packers Border Battle Brings out Both Sides

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:55:07 +0000