OSILD Weekly
February 22 - February 28
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Virtual Event Update
For virtual events throughout the semester, please reach out to the club directly through email or via Instagram DM to get access to the event Zoom link.
Orientation Leader Applications
Becoming an Orientation Leader is a great opportunity to learn more about your personal leadership style and working as a team, as well as a time to meet many new people. Spend the month of June working with the Orientation staff to welcome to class of 2025! Programs will be held in person this June!
Past Orientation Leaders include Jess, Kate, Herman, and Maribel, who you can read about on our Faces of Leadership blog!
Orientation Leaders are paid for the month of June and are provided housing and some meals during training and the Orientation programs.
More information and the application link can be found on our Orientation Leader page!
Interested in Joining a Club?
Fill out this survey to help connect with any of our clubs/organizations on campus so you can get your questions answered and get involved for the year!
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
SEC February Virtual Tour: San Diego Zoo
SEC is hosting a self-led, virtual tour of the San Diego Zoo! Go on their Instagram: @WSU_SEC to learn more and to enter to win a raffle basket of a $50 Amazon gift card and other awesome zoo themed prizes! Winner will be picked this Friday! Make sure to submit your entry this week!
BIPOC/ALANA Career Panel
2:30pm, Virtual
All students are invited to join! Email aphillips4@worcester.edu for the Zoom link!
Eating Disorder Awareness & EDU General Meeting
4pm, Virtual
Our first general meeting of 2021 will focus on spreading awareness about various eating disorders, while reducing the stigma surrounding them. We also may include some non eating disorder related content (like a virtual game of some kind) towards the end of the meeting :) Email wsuactiveminds@gmail.com for the Zoom link!
SGA Pin Event
1-3pm, Lancer's Loft
SGA will be providing materials for students to make your own pin about something you are passionate about! Check out their table to learn more!
Bible Study
Monday, February 22
6-7pm, Lancer's Loft
6pm, Virtual
Students will gather together on Zoom, doing icebreakers and reflecting on biblical passages. Email christianfellowship@worcester.edu for the link!
TWA Black History Month Open Mic Night
6-8pm, Virtual
In celebration of Black History Month, TWA will host an evening of Open Mic that will focus on the Black Struggle, Black Love, Black Joy, & Black Lives. Email twa@worcester.edu for the Zoom link!
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR NEXT WEEK
SEC March Virtual Tour: The Louvre
Starting March 1, Instagram
SEC is hosting a self-led, virtual tour of the Louvre starting on March 1! Go on their Instagram: @WSU_SEC to learn more and to enter to win a raffle basket of a $50 Amazon gift card and other awesome art themed prizes!
SEC Info Table
Monday, March 1
5-7pm, Lancer's Loft
Join SEC for some free giveaways and snacks. Learn more about the org and how to get involved.ANNOUNCEMENTS
Use of the CoVerified App is MANDATORY
Important Reminder for Mandatory COVID Testing
This communication outlines the updated Covid-19 testing process for students. Commuter students must receive a negative test result prior to coming to campus for the first week of classes and weekly throughout the semester. Please take a moment to review the information below.
TESTING PARTICIPANTS
The following members of the WSU community are required to participate in the campus surveillance testing program on a weekly basis:
-All commuter students (undergraduate and graduate) attending in-person class/lab/studio on campus
-All students living in the residence halls
-Students engaged in on-site fieldwork, practicums, internships, clinical placements, research projects or student teaching
-In season varsity athletes
-Students participating in club sports
-Students working on campus
Only students in one of these categories will be tested this semester.
TESTING INFORMATION
Testing will occur on campus in Wasylean Hall (7 Hills Lounge) at no cost to participants. The process is quick, painless and an important part of the WSU Safe Return to Campus Plan. Results are expected within 24 hours of receipt of test samples at Broad Laboratory in Cambridge.
Please contact Paul Vernucci at pvernucci@worcester.edu or 508-929-8908 with any questions.
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The Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Development
The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development provides a comprehensive co-curricular student experience through leadership development, involvement opportunities, and a diverse array of social, cultural, and educational programs for the entire Worcester State community. All of our programs challenge and encourage students to become empowered, inclusive, and knowledgeable future community and global leaders.
Email: studentinvolvement@worcester.edu
Website: worcester.edu/student-involvement
Location: 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA, USA
Phone: 508.929.8073
Facebook: facebook.com/wsu.osild
Twitter: @wsu_osild