From: Erin Misiorek Date: October 3, 2023 Subject: October Club/Org Newsletter
Happy October! A few updates from the Office of Student Engagement:
Weekend Programming Events on The Bridge:
As you continue to submit your club's events for the semester, please be mindful of what counts as a Weekend Program: event should be social, scheduled for a Friday evening or any point on Saturday, and be something more than a general club meeting. If your event meets this criteria, you can tag it as such in your event submission to be included in the Weekend Programming calendar.
SGA Funding Reminders:
Please keep the following in mind when requesting funding from SGA -
SGA recommends including a buffer amount (more funds than you anticipate spending) in your funding requests. This accounts for potential price fluctuations. Any unspent funds from your requested amount will be returned to the appropriations budget.
To be considered in a given week, all funding requests should be submitted no later than Mondays at 11:59pm. Requests submitted following the Monday deadline will be reviewed the following week. SGA advises submitting funding requests a minimum of 3-4 weeks prior to your event to allow ample time for fund disbursement.
We're Excited to Announce our October Club of the Month - The Tabletop Club!!!
The Tabletop Club started last year to create a spot for those who love to play board games. Since then, we have grown into a thriving community. We offer members the opportunity to play games ranging anywhere from Catan to Warhammer 40k and provide a welcoming environment for individuals with a range of experience. We have utilized over $800 in SGA funding to secure club materials and games, and we look to continue to grow in support of our club members interests.
Recently, we have been hosting weekly game nights in Knott Hall, where members come to play with friends. In the near future, we hope to collaborate with local game stores and bring in experienced teachers to show how to paint and build Warhammer 40k armies. Outside of our official events, members have utilized our Discord to start Dungeons and Dragons campaigns and other group activities. We hope for more members to join and come to our events as the semester continues!
Congratulations again to Tabletop Club! Looking to be OSE's November Club of the Month? We're currently accepting applications! The form is linked at the bottom of this newsletter - tell us all the great things your club is doing and you may just be selected as our next Club of the Month!
Announcing new clubs as of October 3rd!
Creative Writing Club, Greyhound Realty, The Muse Loyola, Minorities in STEM, Formula 1 Club, and ASME (American Society for Medical Engineers).
Check out these groups on the Bridge and be on the lookout for some additional new groups in the next week!
Register for Crossroads!
EVENT
Crossroads - A Discernment Experience
Friday, October 13 at 6:00pm
to Saturday, October 14 at 6:30pm
Crossroads is a program centered on vocational discernment and is designed to strengthen connections to yourself and others. Throughout the 1.5 day on-campus program, you will be introduced to essential tools to navigate the uncertainties and intersections of life in ways that reflect your truest self and honor the people in your community. By trusting this process, we believe you will come to see that you are not alone in your search for purpose, clarity, and community.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to OSE Assistant Director Katie Derreth at krderreth@loyola.edu with any questions or concerns about the event! We look forward to having you join us on this once-in-a-lifetime Loyola experience!
*This event is limited to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only
Registration for Crossroads is open on The Bridge now through Wednesday, October 4th!
Volunteering Opportunity: Halloween Block Party
See below for a message from Tim Schluth, on behalf of CCSJ and SGA:
Hello,
I hope this email finds you well. I am working with Loyola’s Student Government Association and the York Road Initiative to host aHalloweenBlockParty on Saturday October 28th from 1:00- 4:00 pmat Loyola's 5104 York Road parking lot.
This event will include a Trunk or Treat, a kid’s costume contest, crafts, games, food and more! We are hoping this event will bring the community together and spread information about the resources available at Loyola. To help make this event a success we are reaching out to seek help from other departments and organizations at Loyola.
We are in need of people to volunteer to decorate a trunk and handout treats to the kids in the community. If you are interested in decorating a trunk, whether it be by representing your department/organization or just to have a great time with the community, please fill out this form to sign up.
We are also looking for donations of Halloween candy for the event. If you would like to donate any extra Halloweencandy please bring it to the front desk at The Center for Community, Service, + Justice (Humanities 142) any time before October 27th.
Please feel free to share this information with anyone you think may be interested in attending the event, or helping support it. If you have any questions please let me know!
Best, Tim
Please consider participating in this volunteer opportunity as a part of your club, or as an individual. You may reach out to Tim at yriadvocacy@loyola.edu with any questions or concerns.
RSO Workshops in October
Reminder club leaders!! It is a requirment to attend at least one workshop a semester so make sure to register! We have some great opportunities coming up so please consider attending one of the following workshops:
Do you want to make sure your organization's leadership and vision are consistent over the next few years? Come to this RSO workshop to learn about how to create a shared vision leading to a more durable organization on campus. Join Laura Kuhns, Assistant Director for Student Engagement (Leadership Development) to learn more!
Hosted by Alec Rahman the CFO of SGA. Join us for a workshop that will outline how exactly to request funding for you club as well as learn about the benefits of doing so!
Utilizing the Loyola Notre Dame Library for Club Events/Meetings
Don't forget to consider utilizing the Library (for space, technology, or additional resources) as you continue planning your club events this semester.
Here are some updates and quick links to connect you with LNDL's services:
If you have further interest with how the library may be able to support your club, please feel free to reach out, and we can get you in touch with the library staff.
