ACUI Region II Sept 2017 Newsletter

ACUI Region II Newsletter In this issue: • Apply now for regional awards and scholarships.

• Register for the Regional Conference and book your hotel rooms.

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Letter from the Director Greetings Region II! The Regional Conference is approaching quickly, and I am excited for all the hard work the Conference Planning Team has been putting in over the last several months. I had the chance to meet with the Conference Planning Team last June at Missouri State University and hear some of the great things they have planned.

Now is the time to make your final plans to join us November 3-5 at Missouri State University as we show off all the great things Region II is doing. From applying for awards to booking your travel, this newsletter outlines what to do now. And be sure you’re following our social media as we will be announcing keynote speakers and preconference opportunities soon.

In the next newsletter we hope to highlight the recent work of our Regional Leadership Team. We have been working on our strategic plan for the region, looking at ways to increase volunteer participation, and outlining how to address your feedback from our last regional survey. In the meantime, please let me know if there’s any questions or items I can help with.

Wendy Denman Region II Director

Regional Awards Region II offers awards that recognize achievements by individuals and campuses.

The deadline to submit is September 29.

Bernard Pitts Role of the College Union Award Recognizes a Region II institution that has planned, implemented, and evaluated an outstanding program or service that embodies ACUI's Role of the College Union statement.

Rising Star Award Recognizes a student union or student activities graduate student at a Region II institution who has made significant contributions through employment, volunteering, programming, or other means.

Shirley Bird Perry Distinguished Service Award The highest honor presented by Region II, recognizing a member of the region who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of ACUI. Shirley Plakidas New Professional Award Recognizes a student union or student activities professional of Region II who has made a significant contribution to ACUI during their first five years of service in the region.

William H. Smith Outstanding Professional Award Recognizes a student union or student activities professional of Region II who has made exceptional contributions and demonstrated a significant commitment to the student union/activities profession on their campus and within ACUI.

APPLY NOW: http://acui.org/regions/ii/regional-awards

Regional Scholarships Region II offers scholarships that help advance professionals and students through participation in educational events.

The deadline to submit is September 29.

Region II Conference Registration Scholarship This scholarship provides the registration cost for the Region II conference to an undergraduate/graduate student, or staff member, at a Region II institution.

APPLY NOW: http://acui.org/regions/ii/regional-awards

ACUI offers other national awards and scholarships.

For more information: http://www.acui.org/awards/scholarships

Regional Conference In honor of Missouri being the “Show-Me” State, we want you to “Show Me” what you’re doing at your student unions that is innovative, inclusive, collaborative, sustainable, and more! Make plans to attend the Region II Conference at the Plaster Student Union at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.

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REGISTRATION OPEN NOW. Early registration ends September 21 and regular registration ends October 12. http://bit.ly/2wZwqDd

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REVIEW THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE. Learn more about all the Conference Planning Team has in store for the conference! http://bit.ly/2h55Hv4

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BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM. A group rate has been set at the University Plaza Hotel. The hotel offers complimentary parking, an airport shuttle (6 a.m.–11 p.m. daily), an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, and more.

Missouri State University is located one block south of the hotel.

The walk to the Plaster Student Union from the hotel is about 15 minutes. http://bit.ly/2vWyokb

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WATCH SOCIAL MEDIA FOR KEYNOTE AND PRECONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS. www.facebook.com/ACUIRegionII

Submit Your Campus News ACUI Region II wants to highlight what’s happening across the region! With our new “Highlights” form, you share with the whole region what building projects, programs, and exciting people are on your campus. Submit your ideas and the Region II Communications Team will use your submission on social media and in newsletters.

SUBMIT HERE: http://bit.ly/RIIHighlight

www.facebook.com/ACUIRegionII www.acui.org/region/ii

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