UW-Eau Claire Class of 2015

Looking for a great opportunity to get involved at UWEC??!! Sign-up to attend U LEAD on March 2nd. Find out more information here: http://www.uwec.edu/Activities/leadership/ulead.htm

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Do not miss the LOOP fair today in the Dakota Ballroom from 11-1:30. Find out how to get internships and jobs on campus!!

Hello Undeclared Students!
Looking for a place to explore majors and see what services are available for students at UWEC? Check out the attached image for more information about the
Majors and Students Services Fair
This Friday, March 19th from 12-1:30 pm in the Ojibwe Ballroom!
Lots of great information and free popcorn at the event!
Thanks!

UW-Eau Claire Admissions Office

Phase II Speech Contest

The Phase II Orientation Committee is seeking current UWEC students to write a speech to welcome the 2013 incoming freshmen class to UWEC. This speech will be one of the first things new students hear at Phase II Orientation. We hope your speech gets them motivated and excited for their Phase II day as well as kick starts their year. Students are encouraged to write about any topic they feel is important to communicate to new students in their first week on campus, but with a particular focus on academics. Some example questions that could be addressed are:

• What does a new student need to know to be academically successful their first year at UWEC?
• What is the most important—and best—part of life here at UWEC? What is the best part of academic life?
• What do you wish someone would have told you during Phase II Orientation about the transition to UWEC?
• What was your biggest challenge at UWEC and how did you overcome it?

The winner will receive a $250.00 scholarship for the fall, as well as the honor of addressing the 2,000 new students during the Opening Welcome of Phase II Orientation (must be available Friday August 30th to read your speech the morning of Phase II). In addition, the top three finalists will have their work highlighted in the Blugold Nuggets.

The Phase II Orientation Committee will select the finalists and the winner will be notified before the end of the spring semester.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 3rd. To enter, email your speech to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, year in school, major and hometown. Please limit to less than 1,000 words.

Who wants to work for Target someday? Who is passionate about leadership? If you answered yes to both of those questions, you should attend our sophomore lunch next Thursday, April 18th from 12-1 pm in the Dulany Inn with representatives here from TARGET! Call (715) 836-3487 to secure your spot!!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WELCOME NEW STUDENTS

UW-Eau Claire is again offering Phase II Orientation for new students that will take place on Friday August 30. The goal is to introduce new students to the academic part of the campus and make them feel welcomed, connected and comfortable. We are seeking returning students to serve as mentors and to help get students from one place to another. You must make a commitment of at least 4 hours the afternoon of August 29th for training and all day August 30th (8am-3pm). Compensation is $65.00. If you are interested, please fill out the short application and return it to Stephanie Pyykola, Schofield 226 ([email protected]) by April 12

Undeclared students (or anyone still shopping for majors)--I have the perfect event for you!!! Major Meet and Greet, Tuesday, April 2 6-8 pm in the Towers Social Room. Call (715) 836-3487 to reserve your spot today!! (It's the chance to learn about several majors all in one spot at one time) If you have questions about what this might be like, comment here and we'll answer them. Don't miss your chance to sign-up. We have a limited number of spots and this is always a highly succesful event!!

**The last post about this had an error in phone number** The corrected phone number is below...*** Reserve your spot today!!!

Wednesday, March 13th from noon-1:00, we’ll treat 8 second-year communication and business majors to a catered lunch in the Heritage Room of the Davies Center. (And by “we’ll treat” we mean “It’s FREE!”) You’ll have the opportunity to eat with a professional in your future field—a manager with Sherwin Williams. This is your chance to ask any questions you might have and not know who to ask—What’s your “typical” day like? What surprised you the most when you started your career? What piece of advice would you give someone entering your field? The list goes on and on.

The lunch will also be attended by a current career advisor at UWEC, so no worries if you run out of questions to start conversations, we’ll help with that too! And, to make it even easier, convince a friend to join you!

Because we have only a limited number of seats available, you must RSVP to attend the dinner. Please just respond to this email or call (715) 836-3487 to RSVP and we’ll get your name on the list. Please RSVP by Friday, March 8th.

If you have any questions, please contact Jesica Witte at [email protected].

And the second year lunches program starts up again this spring--if you didn't attend one first semester, make sure to check one out this spring!!

Hello Second-Year Communications and Business Majors:

As you complete your second year at UWEC, we would like to invite you to participate in a new initiative on campus designed specifically for second year students—Lunch with a Professional. In this case, lunch with a manager.

On Wednesday, March 13th from noon-1:00, we’ll treat 8 second-year communication and business majors to a catered lunch in the Heritage Room of the Davies Center. (And by “we’ll treat” we mean “It’s FREE!”) You’ll have the opportunity to eat with a professional in your future field—a manager with Sherwin Williams. This is your chance to ask any questions you might have and not know who to ask—What’s your “typical” day like? What surprised you the most when you started your career? What piece of advice would you give someone entering your field? The list goes on and on.

The lunch will also be attended by a current career advisor at UWEC, so no worries if you run out of questions to start conversations, we’ll help with that too! And, to make it even easier, convince a friend to join you!

Because we have only a limited number of seats available, you must RSVP to attend the dinner. Please just respond to this email or call (715) 836-6487 to RSVP and we’ll get your name on the list. Please RSVP by Friday, March 8th.

If you have any questions, please contact Jesica Witte at [email protected].

Who needs money to help pay for school?? Want tips on applying for scholarships?? Attend a workshop today, Wednesday, February 6th from 1:10-1:50 in OL 1132!!

Your LAST opportunity for a free Dulany lunch with lots of good information is coming up! Call (715) 836-3487 to reserve your spot TODAY (before you leave for break and forget about it!)--This one is for all of you interested in the outdoors or science or geography or geology....

Practical Geography
Tuesday, November 27 noon-1:00 p.m. Heritage Room, Dulany Inn
Meet with a UW-Eau Claire Geography graduate who is currently working as a Siting and Land Rights Agent with Xcel Energy. Past job titles have included Wildlife Biologist with Pheasants Forever and Conservation Technician with Chippewa County. Bring your own questions on opportunities, career paths, skills, and preparation to help guide the lunch discussion. This is a unique opportunity – join us!

You are invited to join two UW-Eau Claire Alumni (History and Phil/Rels Majors) for:

Lunch Ala Mode for Sophomores
(Lunch is free)

Topic of the day – History, Philosophy, Religion and Your Future

Feature Alumni – Pastor Jim Page, Trinity Lutheran Church
(Philosophy and Religious Studies Major)
&
Emily Schreiner, Project Coordinator for Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service
(Public History and Communications Majors)

When: Thursday, Nov. 15th from Noon to 1:00 pm

Location: Heritage Room of Dulany on the first floor of the Davies Center – Great Buffet Lunch

Seating is limited so reserve your spot by calling the Advising Office at 715-836-3487.

Come and hear these two alumni share their stories from before, during and after their college days. What are the jobs like for a philosophy and religious studies major? What about for a history – specifically, public history – major? Are there a variety of jobs? What are their duties and functions? Learn the answers to these questions and others you bring with you.