UW-Superior Yellowjacket Union News and Events

2013 SOAR and Parent & Family Program

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:39:00 +0000

Orientation Part 1: SOAR (Summer Orientation Advisement and Registration)
SOAR is a 1.5 day program offered on a variety of dates throughout the summer.
New students who have earned 21 credits or less are required to participate in
this special early advisement, registration and orientation program.

During SOAR students have the opportunity to meet current students, faculty, and
staff, learn about our programs and services, and select and register for fall courses.

Parent & Family Program
Takes place at the same time as the SOAR programming.This program helps parents/family become better acquainted with the campus, services available, programs, and staff.

Parents and families play an important role in a student's transition into college. We want to partner with them to ensure that their student has a rewarding and successful experience at UW-Superior.

Transfer Welcome 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:53:00 +0000

Transfer Welcome is our on-campus program in which students have an opportunity to meet with an advisor and receive transfer specific information during breif sessions. We will have multiple Transfer Welcome dates throughout the
spring/summer.

Congratulations Graduates

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:14:07 +0000

Career Services is excited to be able to congratulate those graduating this semester and this summer. We know you have done amazing things while you have been here at UW-Superior and we know you will do even better things once you leave us.

Many of you are planning on entering the job market upon graduation. This can cause a wide range of emotions, ranging from elation to frustration. The emotional roller coaster of life after graduation can lead to feelings of confusion
and lack of confidence.

You shouldn't get discouraged too quickly. Here are some stats that should boost your confidence:

The unemployment rate for graduating students is 3.9%, which is significantly less than the overall unemployment rate of 7.5%. That means your degree from UW-Superior will help you go places. [NY Times]
Of the 500 students who graduated from UW-Superior between December 2011 and August 2012, only 2.7% were still seeking employment as of last month [Career Services]
Employers are planning to increase their hiring by 13%, over last year. [NACE]

We have confidence that you will find the right position for you. It may take some time to land your dream job. Eventually, you will get there. As long as you put in the work, do your best, and take advantage of the opportunities afforded to you, you will succeed.

No matter if you are planning on entering into a career, the military, graduate school or other pursuits, transitioning to life after college can be difficult. We know that, but you have a strong support network here on campus to help you succeed.

Remember, Career Services is available to you as an alumni. We can help you with finding opportunities, applying for jobs, preparing for upcoming interviews, and more. You are also now connected to a great network, by being a Yellowjacket Alumni. The Alumni Association is a great way to stay connected to campus, meet other Yellowjacket Alumni, and take pride in your institution.

Make sure to also keep in touch with your faculty, other students, as well as staff who have supported and encouraged you along the way. You never know who or what may lead to the next big thing.

You are now entering the next exciting chapter of your life.We are proud of the work you have been able to accomplish while being here and we look forward to seeing what you will do!

Becoming an Advocate: Julia Johnson

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:04:06 +0000

Julia Johnson, a senior at University of Wisconsin-Superior, recently got a position at Woodland Hills as a Youth Care Counselor for the women's correctional unit. Woodland Hills is a non-profit organization that provides help for at-risk children. Julia got started when she decided to create her own individually designed major. When she was a junior, she talked with Kathy Pykkonen, the Career Services director, about possible career opportunities that she could have if she were to major in Gender and Society. With the help and encouragement from the Career Services office, Julia focused on networking and organizing cover letters, resumes, and references. She learned of her current employment through her roommate, who directed her to their website.

Julia feels that Career Services, and especially Kathy Pykkonen's coaching, helped contribute to her current success. Throughout the process of creating and pursuing her own degree, Julia says that Kathy made sure that she was set up for success in finding a career. Career Resource Assistant Kara Tudor helped Julia start her job hunt, helping review her resume and cover letters, mock interviews for practice, and referring her to the Career Fair. "The Career Fair is where I got practice interacting with employers," Julia says. With the help of Jean setting up meetings and Stacy Seminara conducting mock interviews in preparation for the interview process, Julia says she felt nothing but encouragement along the way. "I'd like to thank the Career Services staff for making my job hunt a success."

The advice Julia says other students should have lies in utilizing resources on campus that are provided by Career Services, stating that "Career Services exists for YOU." She explains that the staff helps prepare you to implement your knowledge to become part of the work force, either when you graduate or while you're still attending school. "Also, get started early! Kathy told me that starting earlier before you graduate will help you take the time needed in order to be successful in finding a job."

The University of Wisconsin-Superior gave Julia a liberal arts approach to education that helped her create more opportunities in the careers available to her. "My professors helped me design my major with my career in mind, and pushed me to reach my goals," Julia thanks, also adding how the University of Wisconsin-Superior provided her with the opportunities needed to gain valuable experience in making her more desirable as a potential employee. "Starting early and knowing what you're looking for helps in finding a job that you're really invested in." By becoming more involved on campus, Julia has not only landed a job, but reached success.

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.

Free webinar: Help Students Market International Education Experiences

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:40:41 +0000

Free Webinar: Exposing Liberal Arts Students to Business

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:08:34 +0000

Career Services invites Faculty and Staff to a free webinar on

Exposing Liberal Arts Students to Business

When: Wednesday, May, 15th from Noon to 1 pm

Where: YU 202

Presenters: Lissa Bill and Rosemary Kopec

Learn about programs designed to give liberal arts majors hands-on exposure to the business world.

Participants will learn how to:

Create programs that engage liberal arts students early in the career exploration process
Prepare liberal arts majors to articulate how their knowledge, skills and abilities can benefit business
Collaborate with employers and alumni outside of the traditional venues (interviewing, information sessions, and so on) to engage students and build a foundation for business success

This webinar is available through the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

UW-Superior Finals Feeding Frenzy

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:28:00 +0000

Another semester is winding down and that means Finals Feeding Frenzy is coming up!

Join your friends from 9 to 11 p.m. Monday, May 13th, to enjoy a late-night feed to sustain you during Finals Week.

Served by faculty, staff, and administration, more than 350 students annually enjoy breakfast burritos, frost-your-own-donut, pancakes, sausages, and drinks in the Union Cafe in the Yellowjacket Union.

A visit from Buzz caps the night as a memorable and fun way for all students to gear up for finals week and preparation for winter break.

Students must bring their UW-Superior ID to gain entry to the Union Cafe.

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!

SGA Meeting of 2013-2014 Senate

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:34:26 +0000

All newly elected senators are required to attend, the meeting is open to the public. There will have a brief orientation, talk about the status of S.G.A. and hold elections for a Speaker of the Senate. The agenda can be found here and on the door of the S.G.A. Office.

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.

Utilizing Her Resources: Kelsey Wachs

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:18:45 +0000

Kelsey Wachs is a freshman majoring in history here at UWS. Kelsey has worked in the
Career and First Year Center during the past year and has now joined onto the ResNet team, as a student technician.

Kelsey first found out about this position on Jacket Jobs. Once she decided that she
wanted to apply she got to work on revising her resume. "My resume was absolutely horrible when I first looked at it," Kelsey recalled. "All I could see were things that I would suggest to fix." She decided to use the templates found on the Career Services website and start from scratch. After getting an interview, she again utilized the Career Services website for interview help.

The other factor contributing to her success was her willingness to learn. Kelsey wasn't a "computer geek" before getting the job. She knew the basics of how to work a computer, but had no idea how to build one. During the interview she expressed that "it would be awesome to actually get the opportunity to learn how to build a computer."

Kelsey's advice is, don't be afraid to utilize Career Services. "Even though I work in
Career Services, I learn something new every day." Everyone in the center is friendly and willing to help with even the smallest problems.

Nice work, Kelsey!

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.