SSS Weekly Update
Week of February 9th
A great way to help with college costs is by getting your FAFSA done early. SSS is offering FAFSA completion nights the week of February 23rd. We will have staff from the Financial Aid Office on hand to help. Get your taxes done, so you're ready!
Weekly Events
Tuesday, February 10th
Sign Language Club
Tuesdays at 3pm in Swart 217
Sign Language Club is a fun way to learn the basics of American Sign Language for free. The group meets one hour per week learning vocabulary and basic grammar skills. All skill levels from beginning (no previous knowledge) to more advanced are welcome. Questions? Contact Denise Clark or Tom Fischer
Aviation Club- Kickoff Meeting
Tuesday, February 10th, Lincoln Hall, 5pm
Come to the rear entrance(not the childcare center), and proceed downstairs, following signage. Snacks will be provided and we'll be sharing our passion for flying and talking about exciting opportunities for flights, events and activities this Spring semester! Questions? Email Danelle at morted04@uwosh.edu.
Wednesday, February 11th
Wednesday, 11am-1pm, Reeve Union
Stop and visit with over 20 local agencies looking for volunteers and invterns in the Fox Valley area.
A FAIR TRADE FILM FOR VALENTINES
"The Dark Side of Chocolate"
A documentary film about the abuse of child labor in the production of chocolate.
Wed. Feb 11, 6:30-8:00 pm. Reeve 307 (theater)
Have chocolate manufacturers turned a blind eye to child trafficking and de facto slavery on African cocoa farms? This program investigates, following a trail of misery that begins at a confectionary trade show in Germany, continues on through the villages of southern Mali and the cocoa plantations in neighboring Cote d'Ivoire, and finishes up in Switzerland on the doorstep of one of the world's largest confectionary companies.
Queer Film Series: Bridegroom
Wednesday, 7pm-9pm, LGBTQ Resource Center
BRIDEGROOM is a documentary directed by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason that tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship — a relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof. The story of what happened after this accidental death– of how people without the legal protections of marriage can find themselves completely shut out and ostracized– is poignant, enraging and opens a window onto the issue of marriage equality like no speech or lecture ever will.
“EAT RIGHT. FEEL GOOD. LOOK GREAT!”
Speaker: Deanna Latson
Wednesday, 7pm, Reeve Ballroom
In her presentation Deanna transforms audiences with amazing health information. Having suffered with bulimia, excess weight and chronic illness, Deanna dramatically restored herself to great health within one college year, and will tell you how you can do the same. Dedicated to educate, enlighten, and inspire those who are ready to restore themselves to perfect health, Deanna will teach you about foods you can eat to stay fit and energized and uncover the “slow poisons” you eat everyday that create lethargy, sabotage weight loss efforts and interfere with strong mental functioning.
Women’s Advocacy Council (WAC)
Wednesdays, 4-5pm at the Women’s Center
The Women's Advocacy Council (WAC) is a student group on campus dedicated to feminist activism. WAC student members work closely with the Women's Studies program and the Women's Center to advocate for gender equity. This is a student org meeting that is open to all genders. Contact WAC with any questions, wac@uwosh.edu.
Thursday, February 12th
Breaking Down Barriers: Women and the Civil Rights Movement (Black History Month event)
Thursday, February 12, 6:00 p.m., Reeve Memorial Union, 307
Guest Speaker: Dr. Bettye Parker-Smith, Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost (Tougaloo College).
Geology Department:
“Exploring for Mineral Resources in Alaska”
Presented by Dr. David Malone
Thursday, February 12th, 4:10pm in Harrington Hall 217
Math Lecture: Differentiability at Infinity via Stereographic Projection
Thursday, Feb 12, 4:15 PM, Swart 217
Speaker: Dr. McKenzie Lamb
Abstract: This talk will introduce stereographic projection along with the following question: If the graph of a differentiable function of 1-variable is wrapped around the sphere using inverse stereographic projection, the ends of the graph will meet up at the North Pole. For which functions will the resulting closed curve on the sphere be differentiable? This question leads to one possible notion of “differentiability at infinity” for realvalued functions.
Jobs, Scholarships, Miscellaneous
Edwin J. & Dorothy M. Hartman Scholarship
$500 scholarship, Open to all Majors, Requires a 2.5 GPA
Female student who has an interest in small business and/or family business, has a commendable scholastic record and is active in extra-curricular activities (excluding athletics) or work. Must be enrolled for the upcoming Fall semester
Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2015, 4:30 submitted to Sage 1608. No extensions will be given.
Application: http://www.uwosh.edu/cob/undergraduate/scholarships/scholarships
Robert & Kathleen Lindgren Scholarship
$500 scholarship, Open to all Majors, Requires a 2.5 GPA
This scholarship is named after two individuals who supported and encouraged the education of all those in their lives. The scholarship honors a student who has financial need, has a commendable scholastic record and is active in extra-curricular activities (excluding athletics) or work. Must be enrolled for the upcoming Fall semester.
Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2015, 4:30 submitted to Sage 1608. No extensions will be given. Application: http://www.uwosh.edu/cob/undergraduate/scholarships/scholarships
College of Business Scholarships
Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2015, 4:30 submitted to Sage 1608. No extensions will be given.
Applications: http://www.uwosh.edu/cob/undergraduate/scholarships/scholarships
Viessmann Academy- Study Abroad Opportunity
- 1. Includes 5 days in Berlin;
- 2. Incredible chance to step into and see the highest levels of this international company;
- 3. Average cost to students last year was under $500, this is for everything, food, spending money, transport, airfare...
- 4. Application deadline is Feb 13; http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/guide/LVIESguide.php
- 5. We have an informational meeting on Friday, Feb 6, 2-3 pm, Sage 2232.
Summer Affirmative Action Internship Program (S A A I P)
Application deadline: March 3, 2015
- The Summer Affirmative Action Internship Program (SAAIP) is an internship program offered by the state of Wisconsin providing students with valuable work experience and training in various branches of state government.
- To be eligible to participate in the SAAIP, you must meet the following:
- You must be a student enrolled at a college/university or enrolled in a vocational/technical school program. Proof of enrollment is required.
- To view 2015 positions select the link: http://oser.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=7723
- If you are interested in applying for a SAAIP internship, please visit https://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=79796&jobid=79310&org=545&class=00001&index=true.
- Near the top of the page, select “login to apply”. If you do not already have one, create a user account.
- Input your personal information, upload your resume and cover letter. Once you have finished submitting your application through the online process, do not forget to have your Student Status Verification form completed by your Registrar’s Office or by your Advising Center and sent to OSERDAA@wi.gov.
Check out the Financial Aid webpage for a list of up-to-date scholarships:
http://www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/available-scholarship
Spring Learning Groups
Tuesdays (lower level of the Campus Center for Equity and Diversity)
- 3:45pm-5:45pm, STEM Group, with Alyssa and Gerhard
- 4:45pm-6:45pm, General, with Kiana and Miranda
Wednesday (lower level of the Campus Center for Equity and Diversity)
- 5:15pm-7:15pm, General, with Brooke and Kiana
- 5:30pm-7:30pm, General, with Annie and Keyra
Student Support Services (a TRIO Program)
Email: uwosss@uwosh.edu
Website: uwosh.edu/sss
Location: 717 West Irving Avenue, Oshkosh, WI, United States
Phone: 920-424-1310
Facebook: facebook.com/uwosss
Twitter: @uwosss