From: Natalie Cummins Date: January 17, 2023 Subject: OSE January Newsletter
Welcome Back!
The Office of Student Engagement hopes that you had a restful break after the busy fall semester! We are excited for the upcoming events and opportunities happening this spring!
Club/Organization Moderators, Leaders, and Officers: please share this newsletter with your members! They can access this newsletter on the RSO group page on The Bridge under the "Newsletters" tab, or on the RSO website under the "Upcoming Events," "Past Newsletters" tabs (link: https://bridge.loyola.edu/rso/home/).
Club Kickoff & Activities Fair: Register Now!
Get your spring 2023 semester started off on the right foot! Register for Club Kickoff and Activities Fair now to learn more about how to run a successful RSO.
Club Kickoff is thisFriday, January 20th from 3-5pm! Click on the link below to RSVP. Remember, at least one officer from each RSO is required to attend and pass information to their other officers. It might be helpful to bring a laptop or notebook to take notes.
Activities Fair will be on Tuesday, February 7th from 1-4pm! All RSOs now have access to register to request a table at the fair. While you may RSVP to the fair using the link below, please ALSO fill out the form linked below ("Spring 2023 Activities Fair Regiatration") to indicate your club would like a table. This will help us organize and better communicate with Event Services. Because the fair will be held indoors this year, space is limited!
Get your club started this spring semester by attending this club leader training! We will be sharing important reminders and updates. This is also a great space to connect with other club leaders!
If you or anyone you know is interested in starting a club that does not already exist at Loyola, then you're in luck! The new RSO application period is now open on The Bridge! The application form can be found on the Student Clubs & Organizations (RSO) page on The Bridge, but is also included at the bottom of this email.
Once you submit an application, a member of the OSE staff will reach out regarding next steps.
The period to apply and launch a new RSO this spring will be open from Tuesday, January 17th to Friday, February 3rd.
Club of the Month Spotlight:
Global Sustainable Business Club
The OSE's Club of the Month is the Global Sustainable Business Club (GSBC)! The mission of GSBC is to raise awareness of our shared responsibility to care for our common home, locally and globally. By fostering a greater awareness of sustainability internationally and the role of business in effectuating positive change, we can demonstrate our commitment to global and sustainable business practices through our academic, personal, and professional endeavors and choices.
The Global Sustainable Business Club is new and anyone is welcome to join the club! Our main concept of the club is to inform students about sustainability at the national level. While sustainability is important on our campus, we plan to also look outside Loyola and get involved with communities about sustainability. One event we recently hosted last semester was as a holiday event where we made cards for refugees in the Baltimore area. We hope to see you at our future events!
We plan to have weekly meetings, panels, and information sessions where students can come and learn more about these topics! If you are into business, sustainability, or just want to learn more this club is for you! If you are interested in joining please contact Club President Evelyn Williams (efwilliams@loyola.edu) or Club Moderator Dr. Astrid Schmidt-King (aschmidt-king@loyola.edu).
Want to be OSE's February Club of the Month? Submit an application on The Bridge! Deadline to apply is Friday, January 27th.
Monthly RSO Highlights
If your club would like to be featured in future newsletter photo collages, please send photos from your RSO's events to Natalie (nfcummins@loyola.edu) or Jack (jlyeager@loyola.edu)!
RoadTrip Atlas Leadership Position
The OSE is seeking applications for our RoadTrip Atlas leadership position set to take place during fall break in 2023. RoadTrip is Loyola’s longest sophomore tradition, and after a brief hiatus due to COVID-19, RoadTrip is back! Those who attend look forward to a weekend-long retreat where they have the opportunity to take a deep dive into their vocation and discernment.
One of the aspects of RoadTrip that make it so great are our student leader Atlases. Atlases are current sophomores and juniors who are committed to
the process of genuinely seeking sources of joy,
uncovering gifts and talents, and
examining ways to serve the world, both for themselves and with others.
As an Atlas you will guide student participants through small group discussions and give a brief talk on your own vocational discernment journey.
The full position description and responsibilities are included at the top of the application. Applications open Wednesday, January 18 at 8am and will close Monday, February 6, 2023 at 11:55pm.
Questions can be directed to Katie Derreth, Assistant Director of Student Engagement (krderreth@loyola.edu).
Late Night Opportunities
Charm City Trivia
Charm City Trivia is back! If your club is looking to host a Late Night event this semester, consider collaborating with Charm City Trivia to host a trivia night! As part of the partnership, your club will be eligible for Late Night funding. See below for the available dates:
Friday, February 10th
Saturday, March 18th
Late Night Dates
There are Late Night dates available for RSOs to host Late Night events during the spring 2023 semester, and here are a few upcoming openings:
January 27th (for two events)
January 28th (for one event)
February 3rd (for two events)
February 4th (for one event)
If you would like to host a Late Night event, please submit an event form on The Bridge! As a reminder, funding is available for Late Night events.
If you have any questions or are interested in collaborating on a Charm City Trivia event or hosting your own Late Night event, please reach out to Brittany Richmond-Davis (brichmond@loyola.edu), Assistant Director in Student Engagement.
Meet the Third Floor OSE GAs!
Hello my name is Jack Yeager and I am a GA in the Office of Student Engagement. I am currently in my second semester in the CPC program and am really enjoying it. Some of my interests are soccer, biking, and music so if you ever need anything or just want to chat feel free to stop by or email me! My email is jlyeager@loyola.edu. I'm looking forward to a great semester and getting involved with your clubs.
Hi, my name is Natalie Cummins and I am a GA in the Office of Student Engagement. After completing my undergraduate education at Elon University in North Carolina, I am now back in my home state of Maryland and studying Clinical Professional Counseling in Loyola's graduate school. Outside of school, I love playing sports like volleyball and basketball, and I love spending time with my family and my dog, Gracie. I can't wait to get the spring semester started! Please email me at nfcummins@loyola.edu if you have any questions about the Office of Student Engagement!
SGA Election Information
See below for information about the upcoming SGA election cycle. You can find more details on SGA's Instagram @loyolamdsga.
A Message from April Hartman
Welcome back Greyhounds! I hope everyone is ready for an awesome semester. To find success, keep the resources Loyola provides in mind, like…
Club Leaders, Club Kickoff is this Friday, January 20th, from 3-5pm in McGuire West. This is a mandatory event, and great opportunity to meet fellow leaders. Be there!
If you’d like help navigating Loyola’s resources or getting involved this semester, please feel free to email me at aehartman@loyola.edu. I wish you all a great start to the semester!
-April Hartman (Student Government Association Director of Campus Outreach)
