ORG January 2024 Newsletter

January 2024
 Happy New Year! We are excited about the upcoming spring semester and want to ensure we start strong. As you enjoy the last weeks of winter break, take a moment to read these important updates and information!

The Get Involved Fair is happening on January 23, 2024, and we're thrilled about it! We can't wait to start getting things ready. If you're interested in being part of the fun, applications are open. Don't miss the chance to join us for a great time! Involvement Week will be January 22-26, so get excited. Here are a few events to look forward to for this Involvement Week:

CSI Open House

10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Jan. 17 | Center for Student Involvement (CSI)

CAPB Glowcade

7-10 p.m. | Jan. 19 | MizzouRec, Brewer Courts

Involvement Week Kick-Off & Resource Fair

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.| Jan. 22 | MU Student Center

Get Involved Fair

10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Jan. 23 | Stotler Lounge

Service Showcase

This opportunity is for all students to learn about the many registered student organizations on campus that have a focus on acts of service.

11 a.m.-2 p.m.| Jan. 24 | MizzouRec, Brewer Courts

Coffee with Campus Employers

10 a.m.-Noon | Jan. 25 | Stotler Lounge

CAPB: Dive-In Movie

6-8:30 p.m. | Jan. 26 | MizzouRec, Tiger Grotto

The Organization Resource Group offers equipment reservations for all Recognized Student Organizations who are in good standing. We have various equipment that your organization can use for events and activities. All equipment can only be checked out for two days and must be returned in the same or better condition. If you have any questions or concerns please email us at studentorgs@missouri.edu 

Requests must be submitted at least four days before the check-out date.

Available Now: Free Expression Training

The Organization Resource Group (ORG) is excited to announce a new training opportunity covering freedom of expression policies at the University of Missouri. Check out this news post for more information!

We're excited to share that the Student Involvement Awards have been created to recognize and celebrate the amazing achievements of all the involved students on Mizzou's campus. At this event, we'll be honoring many different forms of involvement through various awards. The form opens on December 1st and will close on March 1st.

The Welcome Week Leader (WWL) is a student leadership position created to welcome incoming Mizzou students to the University of Missouri-Columbia. WWLs lead an assigned group of incoming students throughout Welcome Week. Leaders go with their students to various Welcome Week activities, eat meals with their group, and talk to students about all things Mizzou.

Serving as a Welcome Week Leader is a great opportunity for new and experienced leaders. The position gives you a chance to learn about campus, start your path to being a leader at Mizzou, and expand your Mizzou network.

All Registered Student Organizations need to have their advisor listed as an officer on the MU Engage page. If you have any questions regarding this, please each out to us at studentorgs@missouri.edu.

The Organization Resource Group is proud to work with a variety of different organizations at Mizzou. This is why we are looking to spotlight different orgs across campus. If you would like to be featured on Mizzou ORG's Instagram, fill this form out with the proper details to help us create your spotlight. This will be open all year! If you have any questions, email us at studentorgs@missouri.edu.

February 2
Travel beginning March 4, 2024 – June 30, 2024
Operations and Events happening between March 8, 2024– June 30, 2024
March 1
Travel beginning April 8, 2024– June 30, 2024 
Operations and Events happening between April 12, 2024 – June 30, 2024
April 12
Travel beginning July 1, 2024 – November 15, 2024
Operations and Events happening between July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

Building a brand identity for your organization can be difficult but also a ton fun as allows for a lots of creative freedom! Web-based communications platforms are powerful tools designed to connect friends, family and fellow student organizations with one another.
The following guide offers recommendations to Mizzou's Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) on how to properly build an online presence.

 Websites are also a great way to showcase your registered student organization, sharing important information about your group, resources, and photos from events. MU Engage has easy-to-create webpage templates you may use when following these guidelines.