What’s Up Wednesday — Wednesday, April 22, 2020

What’s Up Wednesday — COVID-19 Edition 6
Wednesday, April 22 – Saturday, May 2

There are only 9 days of classes after today! You can do this! Be sure to pay extra attention for each class regarding how your spring semester finals will work. Here is the spring 2020 final exam schedule.

What’s Up Wednesday

Wednesday, 4/22 Room Selection Continues

Thursday, 4/23 Room Selection Continues

All Day              Coolest Place in Valpo Bracket Challenge — Vote Online
All Day              Current Student Room Selection
All Day              Valpo FSL Quarantine Games — Instagram
10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online
Noon-6 p.m.      Red Cross Blood Drive — ARC (lots of room for social distancing)
1:30 p.m.          Valpo Career Center: Resume Do’s and Don’ts Workshop — Google hangout

Friday, 4/24

Deadline:          Spring Art Contest Submissions Due — online
All Day              Coolest Place in Valpo Bracket Challenge — Vote Online
All Day              Valpo FSL Quarantine Games — Instagram
10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online
5 p.m.               Deadline: Sign up for Rec Sports’ Online Euchre Tournament — IMLeagues
8 p.m.               UPC Friday Night Event: Jackbox Party — Follow ValpoUPC for the link

Saturday, 4/25

All Day Virtual Voting for Songfest — see valpoupc for details

Sunday, 4/26

10 a.m.             Chapel Weekly Worship — Sunday worship WebEx link
10 a.m.             St T’s Sunday Mass — Facebook Live
8:45 p.m.          Communi-Tea — Candlelight WebEx link
9 p.m.               Candlelight Worship — Candlelight WebEx link

Monday, 4/27

All Day              Coolest Place in Valpo Bracket Challenge — Vote Online
10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online
2 p.m.               Brooke Charter Schools Teaching Virtual Info Session — online

Tuesday, 4/28

All Day              Fraternity and Sorority Awards Ceremony — ValpoFSL Instagram
All Day              Coolest Place in Valpo Bracket Challenge — Vote Online
10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online
10:30 a.m.        Interview with WWII Shanghai Jewish Refugee Survivor Gary Sternberg — Facebook Live
12 p.m.             Rush University’s Master’s in Medical Lab Science Program Info Session — online

Wednesday, 4/29 Last Week of Classes Begins

10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online
2 p.m.               Snacks & Chat w/ OMP — Google hangout
3 p.m.               Civic Reflection Series — Google hangout
7 p.m.               Quarantine Quiz Show — Recwithoutborders Twitch Channel
10 p.m.             Celebrate! — see the Celebrate Facebook page

Thursday, 4/30

10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online
11 a.m.             Careers with AT&T Info Session — online
5:30 p.m.          Valpo Career Center: “I Graduated During a Recession” Alumni Panel — online

Friday, 5/1

Deadline           Emergency Grant Fund Applications Due — online
10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online
5 p.m.               Deadline: Apply to be on Dance Marathon Leadership Team — online
TBD                  Watch UPC’s Instagram feed for this week’s Friday Night Event

Saturday, 5/2

3 p.m. SALT’s Worldwide Wellness Events: Yoga, Art, or Exercise Class — online

Other Things to Do/Ways to Connect While Apart

· Get some cardio in with this free Latin Dance Workout.

· Participate in Earthtones’ Earth Week Challenge via Instagram this week.

Ideas from a previous week…

· Create or update your LinkedIn profile and your resumé (Resume Guide). Ask friends, family, and/or the Career Center for feedback.

· Watch for members of Pi Phi posting about their Meals on Wheels fundraiser via social media and donate if you can. All proceeds will go to Meals on Wheels, a group that delivers meals to elderly individuals who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals.

· Follow Alliance’s Gaypril Instagram tributes to inspirational members of the LGBTQ+ community.

· Go through and organize your email inbox: Delete what you no longer need, respond to whatever needs response, “label” (file) whatever you want to save but don’t need right now.

· Play Scrabble virtually with friends.

· Install and start using Self Control, Stay Focused, or another app that allows you to block distracting apps/sites so you can actually focus on writing that paper or studying for that exam. Tell your friends about this great new app you found.

· Get a workout in with Rec Sports.

· Euchre? Hearts? Bridge? Play cards with friends via trickstercards.com

· Follow harreunion for a weekly idea to stay active while physically distancing.

· Volunteer virtually.

· Connect with a virtual fitness trainer/class via Planet Fitness’ YouTube channel or Peloton’s 90-day free trial.

· Color a picture virtually.

· Organize a Google hangout for your friends just to hangout virtually.

· Organize a Google hangout study group.

· Call/Facetime at least one person every day.

· Go for a walk and say hi to all good dogs (while staying distanced from their people).

· Join a faith community that is worshipping virtually.

· Set up a virtual game night with others (https://www.androidcentral.com/best-social-games-party).

· Throw a Netflix Party via the Chrome Netflix Party extension.

Career Prep

Men’s Basketball Hiring Managers for 2020–21 — Managers get valuable hands-on experience in collegiate athletics, working with coaches, players, support staff and administration. The position offers real-world experience for any student interested in careers in sports administration, coaching or a related field. More details, including who to contact to apply, are online here. The positions are open until filled.

Office and Transportation Driver Positions Available for 2020–21 — Applications are now being accepted for the OneCard, Parking and Transportation Office’s Customer Service Associate position, which assists in office daily operations. The office is also now hiring Student Transportation Drivers to drive the campus shuttle. The job descriptions and application links are on Handshake – Jobs – On-Campus. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. April 30.

Internships This Summer — Indianaintern.net posted over 800 internships this week! IndianaIntern is an internship matching service that helps connect Indiana-based employers with students. If your prior summer plans fell through, spend some time checking out their newest listings of both in-person and remote opportunities.

General Announcements

Move-Out Details — Residential Life sent move out information via email yesterday (April 21). If you have belongings on campus, be sure to read through that information and follow the instructions. Questions should be directed to reslife@valpo.edu.

Bookstore Textbook Returns — The university is working with Follett, the company that runs the Valpo Bookstore, to determine procedures for doing textbook rental returns and/or book buy-backs. When the information is solidified, it will be communicated to students. Watch your email for the info.

College Mentors for Kids Seeking Leaders — College Mentors is an organization that pairs current Valpo students with local elementary-aged kids. The kids come to campus each week during the school year to participate in fun events with their college mentors. College Mentors needs leaders for several areas for 2020-21 including Treasurers, Activities Directors, General Managers, Engagement Managers, Fundraising Directors. If you’re interested in any of these roles, apply online here. Questions? Email college.mentors@valpo.edu.

Free Mental Health Screening — The One-of-Us Initiative at Valparaiso University is hosting free virtual mental health screening for all Valpo students from Wednesday (April 22) to Monday (April 27). This anonymous screening provides info about current mental health status. Following completion of the screening questions, a list of campus and community mental health resources will be provided. If you are unable to access this list or decide to not complete the screening, you can obtain a copy of the mental health resource sheet by emailing michelle.bulington@valpo.edu. Online screening tools are a quick snapshot of your mental health status. If you would like to share the results of this screening with someone, a mental health provider can give you a full assessment and talk to you about treatment options. The Valparaiso University Counseling Center can be contacted via email if you would like to schedule an appointment (counseling.center@valpo.edu).

Dance Marathon Seeks Leadership Team Members — If you want to be part of carrying out 2021 Dance Marathon for the kids of Lurie Children’s Hospital, be sure to apply for leadership team by 5 p.m. Friday, May 1. Committees seeking leadership team members include entertainment, catering, fundraising, public relations, morale team, and miracle makers. Questions? Email dance.marathon@valpo.edu.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Steinhiser and Ben Jacobs, elected Student Body President and Vice President for 2020-21 last Friday! The rest of the student senate seats will be elected in Fall. Follow Student Senate to stay informed and voice concerns.

Shanghai Jewish Refugee Interview and Radio Play — Students in this spring’s historical theatre class invite everyone to virtually join their two upcoming events. The first event is a Facebook Live interview with WWII Shanghai Jewish refugee survivor Gary Sternberg this Tuesday (April 28) at 10:30 a.m. Sternberg will share stories of his escape from the Holocaust to Shanghai, China. The second event is a radio play call The Singer of Shanghai, written by students in the class for their final project and based on interviews with survivors. The play can be viewed on the class YouTube channel beginning Tuesday afternoon, May 12. The Shanghai Jewish refugees’ stories of perseverance, resilience, and hope provide a positive message during these uncertain times. Questions? Email Christian.Yoder@valpo.edu.

Telehealth With Student Insurance — If you are on the university-sponsored United HealthCare insurance, you now have the option of using telehealth at no cost on go.healthiestyou.com/student. There is a video on the site that explains more about how telehealth works. Students who are not currently on the university-sponsored health insurance can utilize this service for $40 per consultation or check with your insurance company to see if they offer a similar product.

Need a Cultural Diversity Course? Check out this Fall 2020 course: EAST 340: China Uncensored: An Exploratory Course (Mondays 6:30 – 9:00). Learn about the everyday lives and concerns of regular Chinese citizens, as well as explore and analyze a cultural product of your choosing (literature, film, art, theater, internet culture, video games). This class is project based and has no prerequisites. It is open to students of all disciplines who are interested in learning more about China. For more information, contact Professor Fontaine Lien at fontaine.lien@valpo.edu.

Win Prizes Through UPC Helping Hand Challenge — UPC is starting a multi-week virtual challenge called the Helping Hand Challenge. Post according to the challenge each week and tag @ValpoUPC for a chance to win Valpo swag sent to your house. Follow ValpoUPC for future challenges.

Areas That Have Adjusted Hours

Library
In keeping with Governor Holcomb’s stay at home order, the Christopher Center library’s building is currently closed. Access to online resources is always available via our website and you can contact your friendly neighborhood subject-librarian with your questions.
https://library.valpo.edu/
https://libguides.valpo.edu/covid19
https://library.valpo.edu/liaison.html
Updated information will be posted online including when the CCLIR will reopen.
Book drops: Chapel side of the building, near the door
ASB side of the building: up the concrete steps, near the door
Please be safe and take precautions to keep yourself healthy!

Harre Union – Closed except for meal and mail pick-up for those who needed to stay on campus.

IT HelpDesk – Working Remotely
Place a ticket at helpdesk.valpo.edu or email helpdesk@valpo.edu for help. Stay tuned to itatvalpo for updates.

All other campus buildings are closed until the Indiana Stay-At-Home Order is lifted. Campus shuttle service is also suspended until then. Faculty and staff are working remotely and available to you virtually via email, google hangouts, etc.