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ORG January 2025 Newsletter

Anonymous - Monday, January 5
 Newsletter 
Headline reads January newsletter
Happy New Year Tigers!
Headline reads Steve Kofron

Steve Kofron, Director of Office Management (he/him)

Meet Steve, our Director of Office Management. He is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. For any questions about storage spaces, mailboxes, or office spaces, reach out to him! 

Headline reads Involvement Week

Shake off the chills and start next semester strong during Winter Involvement Week! ❄️

Happening January 26–31, 2026, Involvement Week is a campus-wide celebration designed to help students find their fit at Mizzou. Student organizations are invited to host events—from socials and service projects to info sessions and open houses—that connect new and returning Tigers with involvement opportunities.

Submit your event HERE by January 23 to be included in the Involvement Week schedule! Organizations can also request Involvement Ambassador support and access exclusive giveaways (while supplies last).

Please complete this form if your organization would like to table at the 2026 Get Involved Fair on Monday, January 26th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration ends Monday, January 19th at 5 p.m. Organizations will be notified of tabling decisions the week of January 19th, no later than Friday, January 23rd by 5 p.m.

The Involvement Fair will take place in Stotler Lounge on the 1st flloor of Memorial Union AND N214 on the 2nd floor of Memorial Union 
The Organization Resource Group (ORG) is only able to accommodate around 67 organizations and only Recognized Student Organizations and University Programs will be able to table.

 

Questions? Reach out to engagement@missouri.edu.

Headline reads Get involved fair
Chill Vibes. Hot Opportunities. Two awesome events snowballed into one!

Kick off Involvement Week by exploring all the ways to get connected at Mizzou. The Involvement Fair will feature student organizations ready to share their “hot opportunities,” while the Involvement Week Kickoff brings the cozy vibes—complete with a hot cocoa bar, campus programs to explore, and drop-in consultations with Involvement Ambassadors to help you discover your perfect involvement fit.

Meet 50+ student organizations or campus programs to earn an Involvement Week exclusive t-shirt and sticker (while supplies last)!
So bundle up, grab some cocoa, and join us for an event that’s serving major chill vibes and even hotter opportunities.

Student Organizations can learn more about tabling at this event at this link.
Headline reads 2025 through 2026 budget deadlines

Feb 6
Travel beginning March 9, 2026-June. 30, 2026
Operations and Eents happening | between March. 9, 2026-June 30, 2026

March 6

Travel beginning April 13, 2026-June. 30, 2026
Operations and Events happening between April. 13, 2026-June 30, 2026

April 10

Travel beginning July 1, 2026-Dec. 31, 2026
Operations and Events happening between July 1, 2026-Nov 15, 2027

Headline reads January trainings

Finance training dates (One training since Jan. 2025 is required)

Tuesday, Jan. 27
9 AM - 10 AM
Online

Wednesday, Jan. 28
5 PM -6 PM
Online

New Student Organization Information Session

Tuesday, Jan. 20
9 AM - 10 AM
Online

Wednesday, Jan, 21
3 PM - 4 PM
Online

Friday, Jan. 23
2 PM - 3 PM
Online

Tuesday, Jan. 27
9 AM - 10 AM
Online

Friday, Jan. 30
1 PM - 2PM
Online

The Involvement Ambassadors are hiring! We are looking for undergraduate students who are passionate about campus involvement, becoming peer mentors, and have strong time management skills. The position starts training in the spring of 2026, with office hours, consultations, presentations, etc. beginning in the Fall of 2026. Please use these slides during your next club meeting to highlight the application process. The application closes January 23rd. Contact their VP of Membership, Alyssa Royston, at aprngq@umsystem.edu if you have any questions.

Go Beyond Campus and Give Back with Alternative Breaks 
If you are looking for more ways to give back or you’re interested in creating service opportunities, Mizzou Alternative Breaks has opportunities available: 

MU Celebrates MLK: Submit Your Art, Fashion, or Performance 
The MU Celebrates MLK Committee invites all Mizzou student artists and performers to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy. We are seeking original works or performances that express how his vision of service, unity, leadership and courage resonates with you today. 
 
This is your opportunity to inspire and uplift the Mizzou community during our annual celebration events, January 27–29, 2026. Submission deadline is Dec. 21 for all three events. Selected recipients will be notified by Jan. 9. 
 
Showcase Categories & Event Dates 

  • Student Showcase, Jan. 27  
    Submit video of musical ensembles, vocals, and cultural step or stroll. Setup and tear-down between acts must take no more than 2 minutes. 
  • Student Fashion Show, Jan. 28 
    Submit photos of your original, wearable art pieces. Selected works will be modeled in the show. 
  • Student Art Exhibit, Jan. 28  
    Submit visual art, paintings, photography, sculpture, poetry, short stories, and other innovative mediums. 

Your submission should explore themes connected to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy, such as service, unity and community, or courage and leadership and seek to uplift and encourage the Mizzou community. 

Cultivating Healthy RSO Communities

The Organization Resource Group is dedicated to providing students and student organizations with the best resources to support their leaders. Here is a list of resources that can ensure the safety and well-being of your organization.

Empowered

The Empowered program provides students with skills to be empowered to get involved in situations where they can prevent, reduce, or respond to harm, including within student organizations. Become an Empowered Student Leader by completing the 20-minute introductory module on the Student Health & Well-Being Canvas page · Become an Empowered Student Org by Hosting an Empowered Training for your members

Prevent Hazing Mizzou

Hazing has no place at Mizzou. Hazing can show up in many ways—from actions that may seem minor or harmless to those that are clearly dangerous or even life-threatening. But even the less obvious behaviors can cause real harm. The Prevent Hazing website is your go-to resource to recognize, report, and prevent hazing as a student organization leader. Find training modules, request presentations, learn about Mizzou’s commitment to preventing hazing, and access the reporting process at PreventHazing.missouri.edu.

The 10 Signs of Healthy and Unhealthy Groups

It is important as a student leader to foster healthy group relationships in your organization. Learn about these traits and how to improve your group’s dynamics by reviewing the StopHazing 10 Signs Sheets and hosting a 10 Signs of Healthy & Unhealthy Groups training for your group.

On demand training from Student Health & Well-Being

If you’re looking to provide well-being resources or education to your members, Student Health & Well-Being is here for you. Their team is always happy to collaborate on and support student programming, in addition to offering signature programs on a variety of topics. Don’t see a topic you’re needing? Let them know so they can create something to meet your needs. Request a program here.

Well-Being Coaching

Well-Being Coaching is a non-clinical service offered in multiple sessions by the Wellness Resource Center’s trained staff. This can be a helpful resource for student leaders looking to improve their own well-being, or for those simply wanting to be able to refer their members to support they might need.  Schedule an appointment on their website.
Headline reads 2024 through 2025 budget deadlines
The Free Expression training is intended to serve as a student leader's guide to free expression on campus. The training will cover campus policies regarding using campus facilities and spaces by RSOs, exceptions to the general principle of free expression, and Mizzou's commitment to protect and promote free expression.

This training can be found by following the below instructions:

  1. Log in to MU Engage
  2. Go to the Home Screen
  3. Click on "My Activity" on the left-hand side of the screen
  4. Click on "My Checklists" under "My Activity"
  5. Click on "Free Expression at Mizzou Training" Checklist
  6. Watch entirety of the Free Expression Training video
  7. Refresh your browser webpage
  8. Click "Submit Quiz"
  9. Submit the Free Expression Training Completion Form

Want to be featured in the newsletter?

This form's purpose is to allow internal and external stakeholders the opportunity to advertise upcoming events/programs to Mizzou's Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) through the Organziation Resource Group's (ORG) monthly newsletters. ORG sends out newsletters on the 1st of every month.

All inquiries should be directed toward studentorgs@missouri.edu.
Wondering what's happening on campus? Subscribe to the Involvement Newsletter to find activities and organizations at Mizzou!
Schedule an appointment with us

We would like to serve you better! Email us to discuss a time for an appointment to talk to us personally, so we can answer any questions or concerns you might have related to your organization.
Roster Management

Ensuring your organization's roster is up to date is key for your groups success! From removing past members, adding new members, setting membership end dates, and more. Check out this training video giving step-by-step instructions on how to keep your roster up to date. Any further questions you may have, please reach out to engage@missouri.edu. 

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organization resource group newsletter December 2025