MULS Organization for Student Wellbeing

01/02/2023

Join OSW this Friday, February 3, @ 3:30pm for a fun-filled afternoon of Trivia! There will be various prizes, as well as snacks and pizza provided! Individuals or teams of up to six can register online at the link below.

Please sign up for our trivia night here!  We are accepting groups with up to six members INCLUDING the professor or faculty member of your choice. Reminder: Trivia will be held in Room 433 on Friday, February 3rd at 3:30 PM. 

31/01/2023

OSW presents D🍩nut Tuesday Tomorrow! Come enjoy some free donuts and coffee in the forum from 8:30am-11am (while supplies last)!

13/09/2022

OSW presents D🍩nut Tuesday today from 8:30am-10:30am (while supplies last)!

25/04/2021

✨Congratulations to the Organization for Student Wellbeing’s 2021-2022 e-board!✨

Meet our new board members!

President: Rozie Gerhardt

Rozie is a rising 3L from Libertyville, IL. Rozie had a blast serving as OSW’s Secretary this past and it’s now her pleasure to serve as OSW’s President for the upcoming year. She can’t wait to continue OSW’s wellness activities and see everyone’s lovely faces at trivia, meditation, and more!

Vice President: Taylor Browne

Taylor is a rising 2L and is excited about getting more involved in campus in a way that is meaningful and helpful to the legal community. Because of the challenges law students face, Taylor hopes to make a positive impact on those around her by providing a fun and inclusive outlet for everyone.

Secretary: Kimberly Navarrete

Kimberly is a rising 2L and in her free time loves to work out and watch Netflix. She is so excited to be a part of OSW’s leadership team and is looking forward to helping organize fun events that promote student’s wellbeing. She can’t wait to be a part of creating OSW events that can bring everyone together in person next year!

Treasurer: Maxwell Carter

Max is a rising 3L and loves to cook and watch movies in his free time. For next year, he is very excited to give law students the opportunity to get away from all of the stress of law school and focus on their mental health!

Events Coordinator: Tiara Badie

Tiara is a rising 3L from Chicago, IL. She attended Howard University for undergrad where she studied Psychology. She loves to dance and she also has an art and craft business. She is super excited to help plan some new and innovative events for the org next year!

16/04/2021

Can’t wait to see some OSW members today while they pick up their gifts and little goodies!!

Don’t forget that pick up is between 12:30-4:30 in the student org suite, otherwise your gifts will be placed in your mailbox.

Happy Friday!

05/04/2021

Don't forget to mark your calendars for OSW's virtual trivia night, this Friday, April 9th at 3:30 PM!

Individuals or teams of up to six can register online using this link: https://tinyurl.com/OSWTrivia. Trivia topics will include fandoms, geography, music, pop culture, random facts, and law school. There will be prizes for our top winners! Please note, the registration form for trivia must be completed TONIGHT by 11:59 PM.

Hope to see you there!

22/03/2021

OSW is hosting a virtual trivia night on April 9th at 3:30 PM. Individuals or teams of up to six can register online using this link: https://tinyurl.com/OSWTrivia. Trivia topics will include fandoms, geography, music, pop culture, random facts, and law school. There will be prizes for our top winners! Please note, the registration form for trivia must be completed by April 5th at 11:59 PM.

OSW is also excited to announce that coffee chats and walks will begin this month! There is no sign-up required for these events, but please see the details of each event below. Please also be sure to be mindful in continuing to follow the school's guidelines for COVID safety procedures.

Coffee Chats with OSW
Time: March 25th and April 1st at 1-3 PM
Location: Room 363
Details: This is a study and chat session to meet, interact with, and get to know other OSW members. OSW e-board members will also be available for any questions or advice and check-ins to see how your year has been going! If you purchase coffee for the session at Tory Hill, please bring your receipt and give it to an OSW e-board member for reimbursement.

Take a Walk with OSW
Time: April 11th at 11 AM
Location: Meet outside of Eckstein Hall entrance
Details: Take a break from your work and studying and come on a walk with OSW to enjoy the spring weather!

If you have any questions about any of the events listed above, please don't hesitate to reach out! We look forward to seeing you at the rest of OSW's events for the semester!

19/03/2021

✨Event Reminder✨

Today at 3:30 PM, the Organization for Student Wellbeing is hosting Jason McGill, LPC, Attorney Christine J. Huberty, and Attorney Amaidani from the Wisconsin Lawyer's Assistance Program!

WisLAP is a member service of the State Bar of Wisconsin that provides free confidential assistance to lawyers, judges, law students, and their families in coping with substance abuse or dependence, mental health challenges, or other stressors which negatively impact the quality of life and the practice of law. The​ ​program is de​​​sig​ned to help members and their families build on their strengths and to provide support through offeri​​​ng services that promote physical, mental, and emotional health.

If you'd like to join us today to learn more about WisLAP, its services, and how to become a volunteer WisLAP lawyer after graduation, please see Law News or reach out to Aleina for the link to join.

Hope to see you there!

15/03/2021

Monday Updates!

First, election statements are due TODAY AT MIDNIGHT. Statements can be submitted using this form: https://forms.gle/cyoFxHezyTpXQsx4A. If you've already submitted a statement and would like to be considered for more than one position, send me an email and just let me know which positions you'd like to be considered for. If you have not submitted a statement and still plan to, just indicate in your statement all of the positions you'd like to be considered for. We are encouraging anyone who has an interest in being a part of the leadership process of OSW to submit a statement, regardless of past experience with the group.

Second, on this Friday, the 20th at 3:30 PM, OSW will be hosting representatives from WisLAP to discuss the program and the services they offer to law students during law school and after in our professional careers. If you'd like to join us, please see Law News for the link or reach out to Aleina.

12/03/2021

✨✨ Elections Reminder! ✨✨

Statements for an OSW e-board position are due on Monday, the 15th, at midnight. Statements can be submitted using this form: https://forms.gle/ZQvnoD9MMbsoc8m27. We highly encourage you to run for a position or to encourage a classmate to run for one!

Being a part of this organization gives you an amazing opportunity to collaborate with the rest of the board to find new and creative ways to simply give ourselves a break from the constant busy-ness that we sometimes find ourselves in as law students. We're so excited to see what the organization will do next year and we hope you'll be a part of it! Again, statements are due on Monday at midnight using the above link.

Please reach out with any questions and Happy Fri-Yay!!

08/03/2021

Please join us with the coordinator and two volunteer attorneys from WisLAP next Friday on March 19th at 3:30 PM via Teams for our event - OSW Presents: Wisconsin Lawyers Assistant Program (WisLAP) Info Session.

"WisLAP is a member service of the State Bar of Wisconsin which provides free confidential assistance to lawyers, judges, law students, and their families in coping with any substance abuse or dependence, mental health challenges, or other stressors which negatively impact the quality of life and the practice of law. The​ ​program is de​​​sig​ned to help members and their families build on their strengths and to provide support through offeri​​​ng services that promote physical, mental, and emotional health."

The link for the event can be found in Law News and has also been sent to OSW's mailing list. If you have trouble accessing the link, please reach out to Aleina.

05/03/2021

The Organization for Student Wellbeing hosted a panel of mental health counselors to discuss topics related to being a person of color in higher education; the impact that institutional and systemic racism has on mental health; the common issues that people of color discuss with their counselors; and resources and recommended strategies.

Clips from the panel on these topics and contact information for each panelist can be viewed using this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pBZZOPb33qrRYzPZM_ijgckSJRzYwEP8d0KDgYoPBQM/edit?usp=sharing.

Please reach out to Aleina for any additional information.

Organization for Student Wellbeing Mental Health Panel Recorded on Friday, February 26, 2021 Click on the following links to watch the answers from our panelists. Introductions ~ Tell us a bit about yourself, your background, and how you’ve been doing during this pandemic? Question 1 ~ What d...