University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 2, 2009

The following UW-Stout events are photo and video opportunities for the media.
Oct. 5, UW-Stout senior lecturer Juliet Fox will be leading a session on planning for the future, using The Futures Game, from 1-3 p.m., in the Cedar, Maple and Oakwood rooms of the Memorial Student Center. The interactive game explores how decisions shape economic, environmental and community well-being. Working in teams, participants will be challenged to make decisions about contemporary issues, including investment in renewable energy, land use, economics, workforce and social impacts. This is a tool being used for community, business and organizational planning as a means to experience the long-term decision-making process and the consequences. For more information, contact Fox at foxju@uwstout.edu or 715-232-2365. 2365

Oct. 6-8, UW-Stout will hold its annual career conference from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day in the Memorial Student Center.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, Amy Lane, director of UW-Stout’s Career Services office, will moderate the employer panel “How to Market your Athletic Experience in the Corporate World” from 10-11 a.m., in Ballroom C of the Memorial Student Center.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, Amy Lane, director of UW-Stout’s Career Services office, will moderate the employer panel “The Importance of Professional Communication Skills for Your Career” from 1-2 p.m., in Ballroom C of the Memorial Student Center.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, Amy Lane, director of UW-Stout’s Career Services office, will moderate the employer panel “How to Make the Most of Your Co-op Experience” from 10-11 a.m., in Ballroom C of the Memorial Student Center.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, Amy Lane, director of UW-Stout’s Career Services office, will moderate the employer panel “How to Build Your Leadership Skills for Success” from 1-2 p.m., in Ballroom C of the Memorial Student Center.

Thursday, Oct. 8, Amy Lane, director of UW-Stout’s Career Services office, will moderate the employer panel “Corporate Politics 101” from 10-11 a.m., in Ballroom C of the Memorial Student Center.

Thursday, Oct. 8, Amy Lane, director of UW-Stout’s Career Services office, will moderate the employer panel “Job Search Strategies in a Tight Economy” from 1-2 p.m., in Ballroom C of the Memorial Student Center.