ACUI Region II June/July Newsletter

ACUI Region II Newsletter In this issue: • We are seeking your feedback • Facility Tours and Roundtable Discussions: Washington University in St. Louis • Facility Tours and Roundtable Discussions: Oklahoma State University • 2018 Regional Conference Educational Session Submissions

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Letter from the Director

Greetings Region II! The Regional Leadership Team is preparing for our annual July meeting. We spend about two days coming together as a team to asses what we have done in the past year and set goals for the upcoming year. However, to do this we need your help.

Every two years, the ACUI Region II Leadership Team conducts a member survey to make sure that our goals and initiatives are meeting your current needs and desires. We need you to give us your feedback about what ACUI Region II can do for you. The survey asks for your input in what resources and opportunities are you seeking, how can we best communicate with you, how we can strengthen inclusivity and engagement within the region, and more.

Please take the time to fill out the member survey here: http://bit.ly/2t6n71t Thank you for your help and time!

Wendy Denman ACUI Region II Director

Facility Tour and Roundtable Discussion Washington University in St. Louis Drive-In Facility Tour & Roundtable Discussions at Washington University in St. Louis Friday, July 13, 2018 Registration Deadline: July 29 Fee: $30 for members, $45 for nonmembers Register here: http://bit.ly/2MtDAon This drive-in educational program will give you the opportunity to tour the beautiful Danforth University Center at Washington University in St. Louis, while also gaining fresh perspectives during roundtable discussions. Lunch will be provided, and you will be able to choose from a variety of roundtable discussion topics suited to your interests.

This program is open to everyone: undergraduate and graduate students, as well as entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level professionals.

The Danforth University Center is a hub of student and faculty involvement, dining, and relaxation. The three-story building was constructed entirely in the collegiate Gothic style and is a green structure that is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certified.

The building was dedicated in 2009 and has been a central gathering place on campus ever since. It features dining, campus resource offices, common spaces, meeting rooms, a Fun Room, and more.

Planned Schedule: 10 a.m. - Check-In 10:30 a.m. - Welcome and Facility Tour 11:45 a.m. - Lunch 12:30 p.m. - Roundtable Session 1 1:15 p.m. - Roundtable Session 2 2 p.m. - Closing

Facility Tour and Roundtable Discussion Oklahoma State University Drive-In Facility Tour & Roundtable Discussions at Oklahoma State University Friday, July 13, 2018 Registration Deadline: July 29 Fee: $30 for members, $45 for nonmembers Register here: http://bit.ly/2JR7u7B Take advantage of this low-cost professional development and networking opportunity. This drive-in educational program will give you the opportunity to tour the beautiful Student Union at Oklahoma State University, while also gaining fresh perspectives during roundtable discussions. Lunch will be provided, and you will be able to choose from a variety of roundtable discussion topics suited to your interests.

This program is open to everyone: undergraduate and graduate students, as well as entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level professionals.

For more than 67 years, the Oklahoma State University Student Union has served as a comprehensive system of diverse people, services, programs and facilities that enrich the intellectual, cultural and social well-being of the OSU student and campus community. Each year thousands of students, alumni, faculty and staff members have visited the Student Union daily, making it a central part of university life. The building hosts a countless number of diverse programs and services as well as offers a wide selection of eateries and retail outlets.

Planned Schedule: 10 a.m. - Check-In 10:30 a.m. - Welcome and Facility Tour 11:45 a.m. - Lunch 12:30 p.m. - Roundtable Session 1 1:15 p.m. - Roundtable Session 2

2019 Regional Conference

Make plans to attend the Region II Conference, "Discover," at the University of North Texas, November 9–11.

The Region II Conference Planning Team is excited for you to join us this November at the University of North Texas. We hope that the conference will give you opportunities to "DISCOVER" new ideas, places, and opportunities for your work in the college union. We are looking to try some new things this year, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, or any team member, with ideas, questions, and suggestions. We’ll see you in Denton!

Rob Stagni, 2018 Region II Conference Chair Director, Arkansas Union, University of Arkansas

Be a part of the education program by sharing best practices, current research and timely topics with colleagues. Education session submissions are now open at http://bit.ly/2JMOOSZ. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. CST, Thursday, June 28.

For additional questions, please contact the 2018 Conference Planning Team Educational Session Coordinator Kat Paynter at katheryn.paynter@tamucc.edu.

Visit the Region II conference web page for the most up-to-date conference information. http://bit.ly/2t09wZs

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

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