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ONE STUDENT’S REVIEW Of STOUT BINGO NIGHT

Kickstart 2021 on the right foot (or maybe on the left foot, if you prefer) with some upcoming in-person Stout campus events. You can stay in the know about more events by checking out the Involvement Center’s calendar on Connect at connect.uwstout.edu/events. Just don’t forget to mask up!

If you’re on campus this semester, you might see posters and ads about events still happening in-person on campus. Hesitations about going to such an event are normal these days, so if you have them, you’re not alone. Maybe social distancing isn’t being enforced, maybe you won’t know anyone, or maybe it will be just plain awkward. I took the leap and went to an in-person bingo night on campus with a friend, and here is what we found out. 

Bingo Night at the Terrace was a great way to get out and have some good old-fashioned fun with your friends. The Involvement Center has put on a few different bingo events for students. At each meeting, there’s a sign-up sheet with around 50 spots available each session. Students can either sign up before going or check in afterward to see if there are spots still open. The seating is pre-spaced out for social distancing, and the bingo cards and markers are already placed, ready for use. Once seated, the games begin. There are around eight or nine rounds, and for each round, there is a chance to win a prize. The prizes range from gift baskets to gift cards and Crockpots.

Overall, Bingo Night was a success, and I would 10/10 would recommend. Who doesn’t want a chance to win a Crockpot, anyway?

IN-PERSON BINGO 

Check out these upcoming themed bingo nights in the Great Hall of the MSC. Spots limited. Register on the Stout Connect page. 

• Mardi Gras Bingo | Feb 17, 7 pm Prizes: Beads and treats
• Springo Bingo | March 10, 7 pm Prizes: Gift cards and more 
• Eco-Bingo | April 21, 7 pm Prizes: Green and eco-friendly stuff

VIRTUAL BINGO 

If you can’t make it to an in-person bingo event, there is always virtual bingo most Wednesdays during the spring semester from 7-8 pm. Get a chance to win a gift card and other prizes if you get BINGO! Grab the link from Stout Connect.

STAY COZY

MAKERS NIGHT 

If games don’t pique your interest then how about getting your crafting A-game on? All you need to do is register and show up, and staff there will supply the rest.
 Great Hall, MSC, 7 pm. Geometric Coasters February 21, Wood String Art March 7, Succulent Pot Decorating April 11, Canvas Painting April 25 

TRIVIA!

Go against your fellow Stoutonians in various game nights happening on Saturdays in the Great Hall, 7 pm. The Blue Devil Market will have a pizza special running so you can grab a cheap, delicious bite before or after you crush your foes with your “How-do-you-even-know-something-like-that?” knowledge. 
Great Hall, MSC, 7 pm, Jeopardy March 6, Stout Trivia April 10, Soundbyte Trivia April 24

HOT CHOCOLATE THURSDAYS

All you have to do to get a mug of steamed chocolate is head to the Involvement Center and grab a cup. The only catch is that you might find yourself in some conversation with a friendly staff member there. Darn, conversation and hot chocolate?
 In the MSC from 9 am-2 pm every week in February. 

 

GET MOVING

WORK IT OUT

UW-Stout Recreation is hosting group fitness classes at the MSC in Ballroom C. If you find yourself free on Mondays in February, check out Butts & Guts or Kettlebells (sounds interesting, doesn’t it?). If that isn’t intense enough for you, how about trying Smash HIIT exercising on Wednesdays? Find more classes and information on the UW-Stout Recreation events calendar.

WINTER FUN

If you enjoy the snow, why not rent some cross country skis or snowshoes from Stout Adventures and go on your own adventure with friends? It isn’t too hard to stay socially distant in nature. Lake Menomin Park, Hoffman Hills, and the Red Cedar Trail are some great places to snowshoe and ski.