All are invited to join for UW-Superior’s bi-annual Red Cross Day held in collaboration with the local American Red Cross Northland Chapter. This year’s event will take place Wednesday, November 18, with activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Yellowjacket Union.

• Mail Call for Veterans Letter-Writing and Learn About Becoming a Red Cross Volunteer
  • Yellowjacket Union Shippar Atrium | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • In an effort to reduce the social isolation of veterans living in care settings, the Red Cross collects over 10,000 messages annually that are distributed to local military units and veterans. During Red Cross Day, people are invited to write notes of appreciation for these local heroes.
• Pop-Up Library with the Jim Dan Hill Library
  • Yellowjacket Union Shippar Atrium | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • This selection of books can be used to learn about the lives and experiences of refugees and immigrants. There will be different genres available for folks to check out to help connect readers to a book of their choice.
• Refugee for 50 minutes
  • Yellowjacket Union Great Rooms | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Zoom Options
  • UW-Superior students will teach fellow students, community members and faculty/staff about refugees and international humanitarian law and the Red Cross by facilitating an exhibit titled “Refugee for 50 Minutes.” Times 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 12-1 p.m., 1-2 p.m., 2-3 p.m., 3-4 p.m., 4-5 p.m.
• The Giving Tree with the Veteran and Nontraditional Student Center
  • Yellowjacket Union Shippar Atrium | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • The Giving Tree supports our parent-students to help them provide holiday cheer for their children. Any UWS student with children under the age of 18 can apply. People from campus and the community are invited to purchase the gifts for each child and return them to the VNSC for the parents to pick up. Join us as a parent or as a supporter to create a joyful season for all.

For more information on these events, visit uwsuper.edu/calendar or email [email protected]

This event is hosted by the Link Center’s Academic Service-Learning, Veterans and Nontraditional Student Center, Jim Dan Hill Library and Political Science Program.

The views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Wisconsin Superior. This is a nonpartisan civic education event/program for all UW-Superior and the surrounding community.

Need accommodations?
UW-Superior students should contact DSS [email protected] or call 715-394-8188 (V), 1-800-947-3529 (MRS/TTY).