Thursday, March 31, 2011

LAST DAY FOR APPLICATIONS!

Things are starting to heat up at GUTS for the final 6 weeks (really? how can school be that close to being over already?) of school, but before we preview the rest of the year next week, don't forget....

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR HIRING! If you want an awesome job at GUTS next year, and trust us, you do, then get in your application today by 5 pm! There's still 3 more hours left!

Not convinced of our awesomeness?

Reasons to work at GUTS include:
Great friends - seriously, you will not find a more fun and friendly group of people.
Great workplace - where else can you blare any music you want during your shift and have no one care?
Flexible hours - Yes, that's right. Other than 4 scheduled hours a week, you come and go as you please. Awesome, right?
Great resume experience - Event planning? Check. Teamwork skills? Check. Organizational skills? Check. Anything you want to do at GUTS, there will most likely be someone to help you make it happen.

So go ahead. Go to guts.studentorg.wisc.edu/hiring/, check out our open positions, and then send us a resume and cover letter explaining how awesome you are, along with two references that can vouch for it. (Seriously, don't wait, there's only a few hours left!)

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Weekly What's Up at GUTS (3/3-3/9)



Well, the sun has started to shine a bit, the birds are beginning to do that chirping thing again, and its time for some fun and festivities at GUTS!

First, HIRING HAS BEGUN! Though most of us are graduating in May and will be very sad to leave for everything from the workforce to grad school, we can't wait to meet all the new people that are going to make GUTS even bigger and better next year! We have positions open in every single program, from Academic Match to Foreign Language Learners to a new Webmaster, so everyone is encouraged to apply!

If you want to meet our current staff or know more before applying, come to one of our Info Sessions:

Tuesday, March 8 from 6:00-7:00, SAC 3161
Monday, March 21 from 5:00-6:00, SAC 4201 (Hearing Room)

Conversational English Hour has changed from 6-8 pm to 7-9 pm today because...ITS MARDI GRAS time! CE has partnered with BRIDGE and the D-Squad to bring you a Masquerade Ball in the room across from the CCE! Don't miss out on tons of beads, masks and a whole lot of fun! Next week we'll be talking about language and returning to the usual time.
CE is also looking for more tutors and tutees, so if you're interested at all or know someone that might be, don't hesitate to drop by the office or check out our website!

Idiom of the week: To have two left feet.
Example: Tomorrow at the dance I'll definitely need to take advantage of the free dance lessons because I've got two left feet! My dancing is terrible!

Study Skills is continuing their weekly Study Skills classes. Tonight they'll be here in the GUTS office from 6-7 pm, so come by if you want to learn more or need help with things like note-taking, memorization, time management and more!


McBurney Study and Learning Skills welcomes McBurney students to set up an appointment before midterms. SLSS staff can help with multiple choice test taking, reading strategies, and exam anxiety. Students with a McBurney visa can set up a one-on-one appointment or simply stop by our drop-in session hours on Thursdays from 2:30-4:30, at the McBurney south conference room. Students can stop by the McBurney Center (702 W. Johnson Street, Suite 2104) or email SLSS (guts-slss@rso.wisc.edu) for more information.

Last but not least, the GUTS Conversational English Raffle is still going on! It ends next Thursday, so get your nominations in while you still can! One last time, here's the rules:

For every tutor you refer that CE can match, you will receive one entry into the Refer a Tutor Raffle! All you have to do take a minute to tell someone to join the fun. Anyone involved in any GUTS program is eligible, so don't delay!

Grand Prize: $15 gift card to Downtown Madison
Also prizes for the 2nd and 3rd names drawn!

Rules:
-References must be made between February 10 and March 7, 2011
-To be eligible for the drawing, you must be a tutor or tutee registered with any GUTS program.
-New tutors should record the name of the person who referred them on their registration form when asked "How did you find out about the CE Program?"
-Only new tutors who are matched with a partner can be counted as a recruit
-Raffle winners will be announced Thursday March 10, 2011
So get to it! You can also find out more on our Facebook page!

That's all for this week! Good luck on midterms everyone, and don't forget to go to our Drop In centers if you don't have a tutor and need a little extra help!

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Weekly What's Up at GUTS (2/24-3/3)

Things at GUTS are going to be fairly slow this coming week, but we're heating up for some BIG developments!

Conversational English Hour and Lessons are continuing and going great! Tonight's Conversation Hour is Board Game Night! Join us for friends and fun and learn new games like Jenga, Catchphrase, Boggle, Charades and more! Next week will be our annual Mardi Gras party! Come decked out in all your Mardi Gras finery!

And don't forget about the Conversational English Refer a Tutor Raffle from now to March 10! Here's the deal:

For every tutor you refer that CE can match, you will receive one entry into the Refer a Tutor Raffle! All you have to do take a minute to tell someone to join the fun. Anyone involved in any GUTS program is eligible, so don't delay!

Grand Prize: $15 gift card to Downtown Madison
Also prizes for the 2nd and 3rd names drawn!

Rules:
-References must be made between February 10 and March 7, 2011
-To be eligible for the drawing, you must be a tutor or tutee registered with any GUTS program.
-New tutors should record the name of the person who referred them on their registration form when asked "How did you find out about the CE Program?"
-Only new tutors who are matched with a partner can be counted as a recruit
-Raffle winners will be announced Thursday March 10, 2011
So get to it! You can also find out more on our Facebook page!

Study Skills classes started today as well! We still need more tutees, so if you're interested in weekly help in things like note taking, concentration, motivation, test taking skills and more, come sign up in the office!

Finally, GUTS is hiring beginning March 1st! Nearly all of our current staff is graduating in May (sad face) so we have open positions in every department and will have an almost entirely new staff starting in September! If you want to be part of continuing the great and honorable tradition of working at GUTS, you can find more information on our hiring page http://guts.studentorg.wisc.edu/hiring/ starting March 1st.

We will also be hosting two informational sessions:
Tuesday, March 8 from 6:00-7:00, SAC 3161
Monday, March 21 from 5:00-6:00, SAC 4201 (Hearing Room)

We hope to see you there and see your application as well! Please feel free to ask us any questions you might have at our general guts@rso.wisc.edu email!

Friday, February 18, 2011

Weekly What's Up at GUTS (2/18-2/24)

Hello again everyone! We hope you have all been enjoying the amazingly warm weather this week! Even with the protests at the Capitol, GUTS activities are going on as usual.

In the upcoming weeks, we have some exciting activities from both Conversational English and Study Skills!

Conversational English continues to host their weekly English lessons and Conversational English Hour. Yesterday the Conversation Hour theme was Classic Movie Night. Next Thursday will be Board Game Night! Come learn some new board games like Boggle, Jenga, Charades, Catch Phrase and more! Feel free to bring your own as well. 6 pm under Gordon Commons, you don't want to miss it!

And don't forget about the Conversational English Refer a Tutor Raffle from now to March 10! Here's the deal:

For every tutor you refer that CE can match, you will receive one entry into the Refer a Tutor Raffle! All you have to do take a minute to tell someone to join the fun. Anyone involved in any GUTS program is eligible, so don't delay!

Grand Prize: $15 gift card to Downtown Madison
Also prizes for the 2nd and 3rd names drawn!

Rules:
-References must be made between February 10 and March 7, 2011
-To be eligible for the drawing, you must be a tutor or tutee registered with any GUTS program.
-New tutors should record the name of the person who referred them on their registration form when asked "How did you find out about the CE Program?"
-Only new tutors who are matched with a partner can be counted as a recruit
-Raffle winners will be announced Thursday March 10, 2011
So get to it! You can also find out more on our Facebook page!

Study Skills had a workshop last night and will be hosting another for the Women in Engineering floor in Liz Waters! If you live on this floor and need some study skills help, feel free to drop by! Also, Study Skills lessons start on the 24th! Need more help than just one appointment can provide? Now you can get help every week. Come learn about new techniques for time management, test-taking, staying on track for classes, concentration, note-taking and more! Swing by the office and sign up!

Study Skills McBurney has officially kicked off it's "SLSS Drop-In" sessions for McBurney students who are interested in stopping by for quick studying help at the McBurney Center. The sessions are held by Emily and Maria on Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 in the South Conference Room. Interested students should simply let the front desk know that they are there for SLSS drop-in, and they will be directed to the correct room. They've conducted many student appointments and SmartPen demos this week and are happy to help out any students preparing for midterm exams, so don't hesitate to drop by!

And last but not least, GUTS is going to begin hiring for the 2011-2012 school year by the end of February. Information will be both on the student job center and our website, so don't forget to check back if you're interested and tell all your friends! We have positions available for all programs and all types of people!

That's all for this week guys! Enjoy your weekend and the weather!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Welcome Back and the Weekly What's Up at GUTS!

Welcome back everyone! The semester is finally really underway, and we've got some exciting new things happening at GUTS! For the rest of the semester, you can check back every Thursday for updates on the upcoming week's activities!

But first, a quick note:

McBurney Study Skills has moved from the Middleton Building to their new location at 702 W. Johnson Suite #2104, right by the new Admissions Office.

On to the fun stuff!

Academic Match is well underway and is accepting both tutors and tutees for spring!
We always need more tutors, especially in subjects like Chemistry, Econ and Stats, so don't hesitate to stop by if you want to help. You need to have received a B in the class you want to tutor and be able to make a two hour a week time commitment. Not bad for the satisfaction of helping other students succeed, right? You can sign up on our website or drop by our office!

Conversational English had their kickoff last week! It was a ton of fun for everyone, with cake and the opportunity for attendees to meet new friends and learn about different cultures (and cake). Tonight's Conversation Hour will focus on Valentine's Day, with the opportunity to make Valentine's Day cards, frost yummy cookies, and learn about the holiday and its history. Don't miss out! Come to the CCE (under Gordon Commons) from 6-8 pm!

In addition, CE is hosting a Refer a Tutor Raffle from now to March 10! And who doesn't love a good raffle? Here's the deal:

For every tutor you refer that CE can match, you will receive one entry into the Refer a Tutor Raffle! All you have to do take a minute to tell someone to join the fun. Anyone involved in any GUTS program is eligible, so don't delay!

Grand Prize: $15 gift card to Downtown Madison
Also prizes for the 2nd and 3rd names drawn!

Rules:
-References must be made between February 10 and March 7, 2011
-To be eligible for the drawing, you must be a tutor or tutee registered with any GUTS program.
-New tutors should record the name of the person who referred them on their registration form when asked "How did you find out about the CE Program?"
-Only new tutors who are matched with a partner can be counted as a recruit
-Raffle winners will be announced Thursday March 10, 2011
So get to it! You can also find out more on our Facebook page!

Foreign Language Learners needs tutors! Are you a native speaker of a foreign language or know someone who is? We need people to lead weekly conversation hours for students learning a language who want a little extra help or practice! Interested? Sign up on our website or drop by the office at 333 E. Campus Mall #4413!

And last but not least, Study Skills is starting weekly classes next week! Need more help than just one appointment can provide? Now you can get help every week. Come learn about new techniques for time management, test-taking, staying on track for classes, concentration, note-taking and more! Swing by the office and sign up, classes start February 24th.

McBurney is also starting a weekly SLSS “drop in” session from 2:30-4:30pm on Thursdays. This is for students who would like to get quick study skills help without making an appointment, collaborate with other students, or simply “check-in” and make a plan for the upcoming week.

That's it for this week! Don't forget to check back every Thursday for updates on what's happening at GUTS (you can also check our Events Calendar) and we can't wait to see you around!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Happy Holidays!!

This week at Conversational English Hour! Holiday Party!
When: Thursday, December 9th from 6pm-9ish.
Where: The CCE (under Gordon Commons)

Join GUTS and DSQUAD as we meet for the last time this semester! We’ll be building gingerbread houses (check out this website: http://ultimategingerbread.com/), and watching the movie, Elf, at about 7:30pm! If you’ve never heard of this movie, please check out the trailer at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvtmsqyOkhc

GUTS Study Day!
When: Thursday, December 16th from noon-12am!
Where: The Drop-In center on the first floor of College Library!
Have last minute questions you’d like answered? Need some last minute study skills advice? Then stop by the College library and get your questions answered by our volunteer tutors!!

Tutor Appreciation Day!
When: Wednesday, December 15th from 3-6pm.
Where: The Multipurpose Room located on the 3rd floor of the SAC!
Here at GUTS, we’d like to thank you for all of your hard work this semester! So please stop by for a bit and enjoy some yummy snacks and pick up your gift!! Great job everyone and we hope to see all of you next semester!!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Winter is here!

The cold has finally caught up to us, but don't let that keep you from joining our fun events!

This week at CE Hour: Come join us for our special guests: LGBTQ Diversity Squad and the LGBTQ Campus Center!
One of their goals is to educate the campus about issues of gender identity and sexual orientation. So, we'll open up the hour for some conversation about the topics and symbols surrounding LGBTQ in order to promote this goal! This will also be a great chance to ask any questions you may have involving this topic! So come join us for some great discussion and enjoy some free pasta!

Activity idea of the week: Ice skating at the Shell!

Recreational skating hours:
Monday and Wednesday: 6:15-7:15p
Saturday: 1:45-3:00pm, 7:00-8:30pm
Sunday: 1:45-3:15pm

For UW students, it only costs $5 to go ice skating!! For other prices and times, check out their website at: http://www.recsports.wisc.edu/shell/icerink.htm

Stay warm!
Kristan, Tong, Amy, and Zach

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello All!

First off, I hope that everyone has awesome plans for the break!! Make sure to eat lots of turkey and stuffing!

Next, NO CE HOUR THIS WEEK!

Idiom of the week: “To Make One’s Mouth Water”
Meaning: the smell or the sight of food makes your mouth water; it makes you want to eat it.
Example sentence: “That turkey is making my mouth water, it looks so delicious!”

Tutor Appreciation Day: Recommend Your Tutor!
If you have a tutor who was awesome and helped you out a lot this semester, please email us and let us know! We’re looking for the top tutors for our Tutor Appreciation Day and we need your help to find those top tutors!

Have a great break!
Kristan, Amy, Tong, and Zach

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

CE This Week!

Harry Potter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay now that that's out of my system, here's what's going on this week!

Event of the week: Dance Party
Saturday, November 20th starting at 9:30pm in the Great Hall, Memorial Union
Held by the Lao and Cambodian Student Association!

It’s free, fun, and a great break from studying! Come hang out with your friends and dance all of your stresses away!
Check it out at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=165509770149026&index=1

Thanksgiving CE Hour!
Thursday, November 18th from 6-8pm.

We’ll be exploring transformations and adaptations that people have had to make in response to moving to Madison! Also, because Thanksgiving is one of the few religious holidays we’d like to explore what roles religion might play in one’s life and how a holiday like Thanksgiving differs from one’s like Christmas or Easter!

Place of the week: Chazen Art Museum
Gallery hours: Tuesday – Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday – Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Take a break from studying and check out their current: Andy Warhol Photographic Studies exhibition with your CE partner!

Have a great week!!
Kristan, Zach, Amy, and Tong

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

What is a fish with no eyes called?

A fsh! Haha.

This week at CE Hour:
BRIDGE PROM!
Thursday, November 11th from 7-9pm.

If you want your pictures taken, come to the CCE from 6:30-7pm!
Come join us for a fun night of dancing, hanging with friends, and great party music! There will also be a free ballroom dancing lesson for those of us who have two left feet! So dress up, bring some friends and come learn what PROM is all about!!

Idiom of the week: To have two left feet.
Means: To be very awkward or clumsy with one's feet. (Often refers to awkwardness at dancing.)
Example sentence: “I’ll never get the hang of this dance because I have two left feet!”

Place of the Week!

Need a new place to meet? We recommend Dobra Tea! They offer a variety of fun teas, and nice social environment! It’s the perfect place to chat with your partner!

Finally, please send us any pictures that we can include in our Tutor Appreciation Slide show, and don’t forget to refer your friends to our program for the chance to be entered into our raffle!

Hope to see you at the dance Thursday!
Zach, Amy, Kristan, and Tong