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Newsline | January 22, 2020
American Ninja Warrior Coming to ISU! Register for ISLE Today!
Iowa State Leadership Experience (ISLE) is a one day conference for students to further their leadership skills and network with other campus leaders.
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | 10:30am-4:00pm | Memorial Union | FREE
With Keynote Speaker Hoan Do from American Ninja Warrior!
Lunch provided and lots of free swag!
REGISTER HERE TODAY! Spots are limited and going fast!
Questions? Email isle@iastate.edu.
Get Funding for Your Student Organization!
Student Government will be allocating over $2.6 million to student organizations and services during their Annual Allocations process. Checkout the Priorities and Criteria to see if your student organization qualifies. All organizations receiving funding must attend an information session. View the full Allocations Schedule here.
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Monday, January 27 | 12:00 PM | 3512 Memorial Union
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Tuesday, January 28 | 9:00 AM | 3512 Memorial Union
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Wednesday, January 29 | 4:10 PM | 3228 Memorial Union
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Friday, January 31 | 10:00 AM | Pioneer Room Memorial Union
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Friday, January 31 | 1:10 PM | Pioneer Room Memorial Union
For questions, email the Student Government Finance Director at stugovfd@iastate.edu or visit their website.
Utilize the Leadership and Service Center!
The Leadership and Service Center is a great resource for student organizations seeking assistance. Here's what the LSC can do for your student organization:
- Help you start a new club or organization
- Facilitate custom workshops and teambuilders for your organization
- Advise you on how to improve your club
- Help you through student organization processes (event authorization, funding, etc.)
- Provide you with upcoming leadership and service opportunities
- Check out teambuilder materials for your next club meeting
- And so much more!
Schedule an appointment or stop in during their office hours listed on the LSC Website. They're located in the East Student Office Space of the Memorial Union across from Panda Express.
For questions, email lscenter@iastate.edu.
Resources and Opportunities for Organizations and Officers
Submit Your Organization's Events to the University Event Authorization System
Student organizations planning events open to more than just their club membership should submit them for review using the new University Event Authorization System! The new system has several improved features that will be useful for you as you work through the planning and approval process.
A new University Event Authorization Training is also available in the Student Organization Database to help you learn how to navigate the new site and successfully submit an event to the system.
Have questions? Check out the Event Authorization FAQ page or email eventauthorization@iastate.edu.
Apply to be a Destination Iowa State TEAM LEADER!
Interested in a great leadership opportunity that welcomes new students to campus? Want to develop your leadership and networking skills? Apply to be a Destination Iowa State Team Leader!
· Be a mentor!
· Help new Cyclones!
· Be part of a team!
· Develop leadership skills!
· Earn up to $375!
Time Commitment:
· Two leadership development workshops
· Canvas course in Spring 2020
· Available for all of Destination Iowa State from August 20-22, 2020
Each Team Leader is responsible for leading and mentoring a group of 12-15 students throughout the Destination Iowa State experience. For more information and the online application, click HERE.
Applications are due Sunday, February 16. Questions may be directed to Nicole Nicholson in the New Student Programs Office by emailing nsp@iastate.edu or by calling 515-294-3765.
Rent the Maintenance Shop for Your Group's Next Event
Did you know your student org could rent the Maintenance Shop for your event? For more information about the venue, visit the M-Shop website. To inquire about renting the space, contact Jim Brockpahler at jbrock@iastate.edu.
Get Funding for Your Next Event from the Event Funding Board
Is your student organization looking for some additional funds to make your upcoming event even better? Submit an event proposal to the Event Funding Board! The Student Organization Event Funding Board offers recognized student organizations an opportunity to receive funds for events throughout the academic year (fall and spring semesters only). Student organizations can apply for funds each month for events that are at least 5 weeks out from the monthly deadline! The next deadline for event funding is Monday, September 30. Submit your event proposal today!
Questions? Email eventfunds@iastate.edu.
Update Officers and Take Advantage of the Student Organization Database Features
If your student organization has recently transitioned the President, Treasurer, or Adviser positions, don't forget to update them via the online Compliance Agreement Form on the Student Organization Database!
And remember to check out all the useful features available to your club in the Student Org Database!
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Display all your club's photos in the photo gallery application.
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Use the calendar feature to list events and meetings for your org's members and anyone who visits your webpage. Students can also subscribe to your calendar so that your events show up on their personal calendar within the student org database, which can be found under "MyStuorg," and then "Calendar.
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Manage your subscribers! Students, faculty, staff and anyone with an account can subscribe to your org to get announcements in addition to the info on your calendar. Be sure to visit the "Manage Subscribers" page to see who's subscribing to your org and invite others. Once you have a list, you can create and send announcements to those subscribers within the site.
If you need any help with these features, the Student Activities Center is here to help! Email stuorgs@iastate.edu with questions.
Reserve Space for Your Organization's Event in the MU
Is your organization planning an event to be held in the Memorial Union in the next year? Book your space now! All student organizations can now reserve space in the MU up to one year out from the date of your event.
Please contact Memorial Union Event Management for details.
Take Advantage of the Student Organization Marketplace
The Student Organization Marketplace is an online tool where recognized student orgs at ISU are able to extend their business to the internet and more effectively reach the larger Iowa State community and beyond. You can use the Marketplace to sell event registrations, collect membership dues and receive non-charitable donations. By purchasing a product through the Student Org Marketplace, customers are directly supporting your organization!
Want to know more? Email market@iastate.edu.
Reserve the Lynn Fuhrer Lodge for Your Next Retreat
The Lynn Fuhrer Lodge is available for reservations! This unique location set in the woods is the perfect spot for your club's all-day retreats or long meetings (reservations must be a minimum of three hours long).
To learn more about the lodge and submit your reservation request, click HERE.
Leadership and Service Center Resources
- Meet one on one with a peer leadership and service consultant
- Find leadership and service opportunities
- Create a new club or organization
- Get advice on how to improve your club
- Check out team builder activities and materials
- Get help planning organization retreats
- Request custom workshops, presentations, and activities for your organization's next meeting or retreat
