Region II December 2019 Newsletter

NEWSLETTER December2019

IN THIS ISSUE • Welcome New Regional Leadership Team!

• 2019 ACUI Region II Conference Reflection • 2019 ACUI Region II Conference Updates • 2020 Conference Planning Team • Regional Leadership Team Student Member Applications • Annual Day of Giving • Association Awards Reminder • Highlight This!

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WELCOME NEW REGIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS The Regional Leadership Team was formally inducted at the 2019 Regional Conference at University of Arkansas. Below is the 2019 Regional Leadership Team!

• Regional Director - Rob Stagni, University of Arkansas • Student Involvement Coordinator - Laura Bates, Truman State University • Student Member - Vacant (Apply by December 6!)

• Communications Coordinators - Alisha Barnebey, University of Texas at Austin • Communications Coordinators - Dillon Nash, University of Houston - Clear Lake • Educational Programs Coordinator - Katie Knetzer, Webster University • Inclusivity Coordinator - William Edmond, Rice University • Recognition Coordinator - Cassidy Sansone - University of Texas at Austin • Membership Experience Coordinator - Rachel Henry, Louisiana State University • Business Manager - Katherine Romero, Texas State University • 2020 Regional Conference Coordinator - Audrey Taggart-Kagdis, Kansas State University • 2021 Regional Conference Coordinator - Molly Orr, University of North Texas

2019 ACUI REGION II CONFERENCE REFLECTION “I loved the experience of attending the ACUI conference at the University of Arkansas this past month. Before going to the conference, I had no idea about the amount of work that the universities go through behind the scenes when it comes to putting on campus-wide events. Attending this conference gave me the chance to learn more about what resources are available for students to create fun activities in big and small spaces around campus. Connecting with students from other universities to exchange ideas about what works for their community helped me think outside the box when it comes down to community involvement. I learned about upcoming innovative ways to attract more of an audience from research other universities obtained.

I also learned about ways campuses address social justice issues, the different ways assessments could be gathered and analyzed to craft more inclusive events in the future, and obtained a detailed spreadsheet that will help organize event planning details in the future.”

Alex Reyes, University of Texas at Austin

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2019 ACUI REGION II CONFERENCE UPDATES

• During the Regional Conference, snack packs were assembled by conference attendees as a service project.

These snack packs were delivered to the Jane Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry on the University of Arkansas campus.

• Educational sessions were reviewed with the intent that the highest-reviewed presentations would be re-presented for our entire regional membership in the coming months.

• At the Regional Conference, the recipients of multiple awards were announced.

Congratulations to the following: • Rising Star-Undergraduate, Jaylin Glover, University of Texas at San Antonio • Rising Star-Graduate, Neil Bourgeois, Missouri State University • Shirley Plakidas New Professional Award, Nick Elliot, Southeastern Louisiana University • William H. Smith Outstanding Professional Award, Molly Orr, University of North Texas • Shirley Bird Perry Distinguished Service Award, Wendy Denman, University of North Texas

2020 CONFERENCE PLANNING TEAM - APPLICATIONS OPEN! Apply to the Conference Planning Team and help create an amazing Region II Conference at the University of Missouri! The deadline to apply for the 2020 team is Tuesday, December 3, at 5 p.m. Eastern. https://www.acui.org/regions/ii/regional-volunteer-opportunities

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM - STUDENT MEMBER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! Students - Are you looking for a way to get involved with ACUI Region II in a meaningful way?

We are seeking a motivated individual to represent the student voice on the Regional Leadership Team. Apply by December 6! https://www.acui.org/volunteer/applications/student-member-of-regional-leadership-team-application

https://www.acui.org/regions/ii

ACUI ANNUAL DAY OF GIVING ACUI’s biggest fundraising day of the year is December 4! Consider donating to the Education and Research Fund on this date and help us reach our goal of $10,600! https://www.acui.org/give

ACUI ASSOCIATION AWARDS REMINDER ACUI offers dozens of opportunities to celebrate achievements in advancing campus community.

Nominate yourself or other deserving individuals for awards and scholarships by December 6. https://www.acui.org/awards

HIGHLIGHT THIS! We love to highlight the various events and activities our members are doing across the region!

At the beginning of the semester, Truman State University’s Student Activities Board hosted an event called Anything is Popsicle where students could write a goal they want to accomplish prior to graduating on our giant chalkboard wall and get a popsicle to enjoy the beginning of the semester. Additionally, students had the opportunity to tie dye shirts at the event.

Congratulations on a great event!

If you have sometthing from your campus to highlight to the region, submit the form linked below! www.bit.ly/RIIHighlight

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