From: Natalie Cummins
Date: November 2, 2022
Subject: OSE November Newsletter


Club and Organization Moderators, Officers, and Leaders:

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/). 

General Updates

  • Leadership Week begins week of November 14th
  • Club/organization moderators should approve the first step of a workflow that is submitted to get the workflow process moving
  • Review flyer posting policies (most common violation: poster is taped onto painted wall)
  • The LAST DAY to request SGA and Late Night funding for the fall semester is Tuesday, November 29th!
  • The LAST DAY to program and host events is the last day of classes (December 12th). You won't be able to host any events on December 13th!
  • It's hard to believe, but it's time to start planning your events for the spring! The calendar can fill quickly, so start thinking ahead! More info to come.

Club and Organization Posting Policies

Take some time to review the Posting Policy, found on the RSO website. So far this semester, we've seen a handful of flyer violations taped on painted surfaces in addition to flyers without stamp approval from our office. With further questions, feel free to reach out to Natalie (nfcummins@loyola.edu) or Jack (jlyeager@loyola.edu) and visit https://bridge.loyola.edu/rso/documents/.

Club of the Month Spotlight: Rendez-Vous Haiti


Rendez-Vous: Haiti is an RSO at Loyola that was founded by Catherine Savell, a member of the French faculty at Loyola University Maryland. After the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Rendez-Vous: Haiti was created to raise awareness and money for the people and communities in Haiti to create a positive, sustainable impact. Each year, Rendez-Vous: Haiti sells roses at Loyola's end-of-the-year dance shows, and the profits go toward these communities in Haiti.

In its mission statement, the club says that Rendez-vous: Haiti is a volunteer based non-profit organization fostering positive change for people who are materially poor overseas. It raises funds and provides opportunities for volunteers to collaborate with local individuals or communities on development projects to promote self-sufficiency.

There are several ways to get involved with Rendez-Vous: Haiti at Loyola, like following their page on The Bridge or attending their monthly meetings. You can also contact Club Officer Hannah York (hgyork@loyola.edu) or Club President Elizabeth Jean-Louis (ejean-louis@loyola.edu) to find out more ways to get involved.

 

Reminder: don't forget to submit an application on The Bridge to give your club or organization a chance to be featured as December's Club of the Month Spotlight! The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 22nd.

RSO Workshops

Coming this spring of 2023, all RSOs will be required to have attendance at one or more of the workshops presented by The Office of Student Engagement. In order to help us plan relevent and helpful workshops, please take a moment to fill out the RSO Feedback and Planning Form found at the bottom of this email. 

If you have any questions about the workshops requirements coming during the spring 2023 semester, please reach out to Natalie (nfcummins@loyola.edu) or Jack (jlyeager@loyola.edu). 

Welcome New RSOs!

As we complete the application period for new RSOs for the fall 2022 semester, we are welcoming these new RSOs on Loyola's campus!

Baking Club
 
The baking club’s mission is to form a community by introducing those that share an interest or want to learn more about baking. Without regards to prior experience, we want each member to learn and develop new skills through our events and online community. Bake, decorate, and even watch as a part of a welcoming community. To get involved, you can contact Club President Dominica Piatek (dpiatek@loyola.edu) and visit their page on The Bridge!
Check out these new RSOs and more on The Bridge!
 
Hellenic Society
 
The mission of the Hellenic Society is to preserve and promote Greek education, sciences, arts, music, philosophy, etc.. We seek to do this by sponsoring programs to support Greek culture and, connecting Greek students and non-Greek students interested in Greek culture together on campus. To get involved, you can contact the current president Christina Ridgill (ciridgill@loyola.edu) and visit their page on The Bridge!
 
Guitar Club
 
In Guitar Club, we aim to provide an enjoyable experience for all that has an interest in Guitar to enjoy while infusing the Loyola experience. It’s open to everyone, regardless of whether you have experience or not, the goal of the club is to explore and open everyone to music while making friends along the way. To get involved, contact Club Leader Kim Kim (pkim@loyola.edu) and visit their page on The Bridge!
 
First Gen Hounds (FGHA)
 
FGHA serves to elevate the voices of Loyola’s first-generation student community while providing an open forum for all students. FGHA meet bi-weekly in order to plan events, listening sessions, and activities that support the goals of the national First Gen Forward initiative, Loyola's First Gen Success initiative, and the Office of The Dean of Undergraduate Studies (ODUGS). FGHA works to build awareness of Loyola's first gen community while celebrating the significant contributions of first gen students. FGHA also contributes to the publication of First Things First, Loyola's first gen newsletter. Finally, FGHA seeks to build a network of allies dedicated to supporting first gen students. To get involved, contact Club Advisor Mary Beth Mudirc (mmudric@loyola.edu), check out their Instagram page (@loyolafirstgen), and visit their page on The Bridge!

Morgan’s Message
 
Morgan’s Message began to honor the legacy of Morgan Rodgers, a former Duke University Lacrosse student-athlete who died tragically in July 2019 after battling mental health struggles.  Although Morgan’s life was cut way too short, her legacy of unconditional love remains.  Morgan’s Message was created by her family and former teammates with the mission to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health, normalize the conversations about mental health and to ensure that mental health is treated equally to physical health for all student-athletes. Loyola’s chapter of Morgan’s Message will be an interactive community for all students to connect and support one another. We will engage in a variety of mental health and well-being conversations, offering activities and advice for all. To get involved, contact Anna Ruby (agruby@loyola.edu) and visit their page on The Bridge!
 
Abroad Student Network
 
The Abroad Student Network (ASN) was formed to provide Loyola students with a community of support after studying abroad. Loyola has offered support in the past, but we wanted to create a student-led community where you can connect in a more informal setting. We want students to talk about their experiences abroad, and the how they are adjusting to the transition back home. Additionally, we plan on having bigger events to share cultures from different Loyola programs with students who never had the opportunity to go abroad or are interested in learning more about it. We are very excited to share learned perspectives, stories, and meet new Loyola students! To get involved, contact Bella LoRusso (imlorusso@loyola.edu) and visit their page on The Bridge!

Tabletop Club
 
 The Tabletop club is a place for people to meet and play any board/table game. The club does not focus on any game in particular and is open to all interests. The core of Tabletop is its members. At Tabletop, members are encouraged to reach out and meet others of similar interests. The community channels, like Discord, serve as ways to schedule your own games and try new activities. The club does not have regular meetings, but hosts community events that cover a variety of different games and activities. Tabletop club also has an expanding array of free community supplies and games that are available to members at any time. However, members are more than welcome to use their own supplies. To get involved, you can contact Jack Inman (jcinman@loyola.edu) or Brian Coleman (brcoleman@loyola.edu) and visit their page on The Bridge!
 
Muslim Student Association

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) is a student organization sponsored by Campus Ministry, which advocates for the needs of Muslim students attending Loyola. MSA is open to all students who are genuinely curious about learning about Islam and its practices and Muslims around the world. MSA will be celebrating Ramadan and Eid with Campus Ministry annually, so Muslims on campus can celebrate together and create a sense of belonging on this campus. MSA will be partnering with various on campus and off campus resources to give back to the Baltimore community. To get involved, contact Harjah Jalil (hjalil@loyola.edu) or Toyosi Dosumu (oodosumu@loyola.edu) and visit their page on The Bridge!

Food Allergy Awareness & Advocacy

Through the creation of this club, the mission of Food Allergy Awareness & Advocacy is to bring students with food allergies together on campus and create a community where each of these students feels seen and heard.  We want to create bonds through our shared experiences as well as advocate for change on campus so that food allergic students can feel safer. To get involved, contact Michaela Chambers (mbchambers@loyola.edu) or Kiliane Gateau (krgateau@loyola.edu) and visit their page on The Bridge! 
 
Brazilian Student Association
 
The Brazilian Student Association (BRASA) aspires to provide Loyola Maryland students with an opportunity to learn and experience Brazilian culture, as well as engage with students and faculty who are from Brazil or of Brazilian heritage. This is a club that offers a safe, warm, welcoming, and fun space for students to connect with Brazilian culture by listening to Brazilian music, making and eating traditional dishes, engaging in cultural events, workshops, and holidays, speaking Brazilian Portuguese, etc. BRASA will meet at least once a month and welcomes all Loyola students to join! To get involved, e-mail Club President Larissa Campos Mira (lcamposmira@loyola.edu) or Club Moderator Barbara Kurz (brkurz@loyola.edu) and visit their page on The Bridge!
 
More New RSOs:
  • Fishing Club
  • Hound Research Group
  • Military Science Club
  • Hiking Club
  • Loyola Renaissance Society
  • Creative Writing Club

Tips & Tricks: The Bridge

  • When creating an event for your RSO, make sure you include your club/organization name in your event title (i.e., instead of putting "Meeting" as the title, write "Club Gymnastics Practice."
  • Do not mark off "TBD" when creating an event if location is unknown; leave everything unmarked and separately request a location in RSO/ASO Event Approval form. Events add the location into the event on The Bridge once they assign a location.
  • If your club/organization has created an event and has gotten that event fully approved but they realize they want to make an edit to the approved event, you must email Erin Misiorek (enmisiorek@loyola.edu). If you try to make a change on your own, the event will change to “Pending” and be pushed back through the workflow.
  • Please submit space/room requests for events at least 5-7 business days in advance (business days and business hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). 

SGA Funding

There is a new template attached to the SGA funding form, and the link to this form is here: https://cglink.me/2hL/s52131. This template provides a simplified way to share your budget with SGA to make the approval process smoother. The new template file that is a part of the SGA funding form is attached to this email.

Be sure to review the SGA Appropriations website and by-laws before completing a funding request! With further questions, feel free to reach out to Alexa (ajjunikiewicz@loyola.edu) or Erin (enmisiorek@loyola.edu) and visit https://bridge.loyola.edu/sga/resources/. 

Register and Attend! Upcoming Events:

A Conversation with Sharon Donnelly Love

Register to attend the 2022 Sister Cleophas Costello Lecture that features a conversation with Sharon Donnelly Love, co-founder of the One Love Foundation. Love co-created the One Love Foundation in her daughter Yeardley’s memory to help prevent relationship violence and abuse and educate college students on the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships.

The event takes place on Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm in McGuire Hall.

EVENT

RSO Success Workshop - Leadership Styles and Shared Vision

Wednesday, November 2
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cohn Hall 133, Student Center E315, United States
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Do you want to focus on your leadership style and use it to improve your student organization? Come to this RSO workshop to learn about creating a shared vision and how to use that to map our your group's path to being leaders on campus! Join Laura Kuhns, Assistant Director for Leadership Programs in the Office of Student Engagement to learn more!
RSVP

EVENT

Y2K Trivia Night!

Friday, November 4
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Knott Hall B03, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Join us for a night of nostalgia and fun! Teams of up to 5 people can play to win awesome prizes from Tamagotchis to Razor Scooters!
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Events

Wednesday, November 2
Start End   Event         Location
4:00pm 5:00pm RSO Success Workshop - Leadership Styles and Shared Vision Cohn Hall 133
Thursday, November 3
11:55pm 2:00am Late Night Waffle Fundraiser Sr. Thea Bowman Hall Lobby & NT*Newman Commons 1st Flr
Friday, November 4
7:00pm 9:00pm Y2K Trivia Night! Knott Hall B03
Sunday, November 6
1:00pm 4:00pm Fall Fair Quad
Tuesday, November 8
6:00pm 7:30pm CCSJ: Immigrant & Refugee Youth Mid-Semester Integration Sessions Humanities Building, Suite 142* (adjacent the Diane Geppi-Aikens Field) 4501 North Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210
Thursday, November 10
6:00pm 7:30pm CCSJ: Immigrant & Refugee Youth Mid-Semester Integration Sessions Humanities Building, Suite 142* (adjacent the Diane Geppi-Aikens Field) 4501 North Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210
Friday, November 11
7:30pm 11:00pm Everything Dumpling Cooking Class Schola
Monday, November 14
8:30am 3:00pm Leadership Week TBD
Tuesday, November 15
7:00pm 8:00pm Leadership Week Panel Knott Hall B01 KN*B01
Wednesday, November 16
6:00pm 7:00pm Women's Basketball Giveaway Reitz Arena
Thursday, November 17
7:00pm 8:30pm Leadership Social & Keynote SC*ETBA-4th Floor Program Room
Friday, November 18
11:00am 1:00pm Leadership Week: Gratitude Cards SC*E Boulder Atrium 1
12:30pm 4:00pm Forever-Green Thrift Store McGuire East
5:00pm 8:00pm Pre-Leadership Summit Workshop TBD
10:00pm 12:00am Midnight Breakfast Boulder 2.0
Saturday, November 19
8:00pm 10:00pm Loyola's Got Talent! Starbucks
Tuesday, November 29
6:00pm 7:30pm CCSJ: Immigrant & Refugee Youth Final Integration Sessions Humanities Building, Suite 142* (adjacent the Diane Geppi-Aikens Field) 4501 North Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210


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