FREE Flu Shots on Campus for students!
October 18 & 20
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Laun 110
Students who cannot make the scheduled dates may still receive a Flu Shot in the Clinic by appointment during open hours.
IS YOUR STUDENT FEELING HOMESICK?
It is not uncommon after the first month of the term for the “rush” of the college transition to decline, shifting sometimes to homesickness or a sense of sadness. This is a normal process, and one that you may have opportunity to discuss with your student.
The wonderful staff at Lakeland’s Counseling Center offer a few recommendations for these conversations:
- Validate your student’s emotions; recognize that their emotions are real.
- Answer the phone when they call when possible. If you are not able to answer, send a text and let them know when you can talk.
- Encourage your student to discuss their feelings with someone they trust, such as their RAs, Academic Advisor, a professor. Lakeland offers free counseling services — please can refer them to The Counseling Center. (counselingcenter@lakeland.edu)
- Take advantage of the technology available to you, such as FaceTime, Zoom and WhatsApp.
- Encourage them to go out and get involved; there are lots of on-campus clubs and organizations to join, and if they don’t see one that suits them, they can create one!
- Send care packages that include reminders of home.
- Give them something to look forward to; possibly plan a weekend to come visit. (Homecoming / Fall Break = October 14-15)
- Remind them that other students are experiencing similar feelings; they are not alone. 70% of students report feeling homesick or lonely when starting college.
- Know they will be OK!
Our team can assist with homesickness, anxiety, stress, adjustment to college and many other issues.
OCTOBER'S FEATURED EVENT
HOMECOMING/FAMILY DAY
We are so excited to welcome our Muskie Families to campus! There are a lot of fun activities planned throughout the day.
See the schedule below:
11:00 AM Women’s Soccer Game – Taylor Field
11:00 AM Social at the Pub – Younger Family Campus Center, Pub
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tailgate Lunch – Campus Center, outdoor tent
12:00 PM Women’s Volleyball Game – Woltzen Gym
2:30 PM Football Game – Taylor Field
4:00 PM Women’s Volleyball Game – Woltzen Gym
4:30 PM Fifth Quarter- Younger Family Campus Center
Are you geared up to show your Muskie Pride?
Musko’s Campus Shop is a venture of Launch: Lakeland Student-Run Businesses aimed at providing the Lakeland community with Lakeland University-branded merchandise!
Visit Musko’s Campus Shop online store to purchase your Lakeland University merchandise, apparel and souvenirs for Homecoming!
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION & CAREER READINESS
Oct. 18 – Major Exploration Fair
Our first-year students will have an opportunity to meet professors in their major area of study along with employers representing our different majors.
The purpose of bringing our faculty and employers together is to give students an opportunity to ask questions pertaining to their chosen area of study and to explore other majors that peak their curiosity.
CAMPUS LIFE STAFF SPOTLIGHT
LaJill Edge
Director of Student Activities and Engagement
Hello LU Parents!
My name is LaJill Edge, and I serve as director of student activities and engagement. I have worked for Lakeland for six years in various departments and graduated from Lakeland with my bachelor’s in 2020 and master’s in 2021. My responsibility is to host activities and events on campus.
The best part about Lakeland is the students. I have learned just as much from them as they have learned from me. They are energetic, and I enjoy meeting and speaking with them.
I look forward to watching them grow personally and professionally each year, and I am here to help support their journeys however I can.
Sincerely,
LaJill Edge
Director of Student Activities and Engagement
NOVEMBER’S FEATURED EVENT
Fall Play: "Tiny, Beautiful Things"
The story follows the relationships between an anonymous advice columnist named Sugar and the many real-life readers who pour out their hearts to her.
Performance dates will be:
November 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m.
November 20 at 2 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 8
Fall Choir Concert
Monday, October 10
Indigenous People Day
Thursday & Friday, October 13-14
Fall Break
Saturday, October 15
Homecoming/Family Day
Tuesday, October 18
Fall Choir & Orchestra Concert
Tuesday – Wednesday, November 1 – 9
Registration for Spring 2023 Term
MAILING ADDRESS
If you would like to send your student mail or a package, please address it as the following:
FIRST & LAST NAME
HALL NAME & ROOM #
W3718 South Dr.
Plymouth, WI 53073