Maryville University's annual Involvement Fair will be held on the Gander Quad, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursday, August 29.  Having grown into one of the biggest events held on campus certainly you want to be involved! Remember, the Involvement Fair is intended to be a showcase of ANY & ALL involvement opportunities on campus!

This year’s fair will feature over 80 booths showcasing a wide variety of involvement opportunities from across campus! As you’re planning for your booth, don’t forget about the annual “Best Booth” award (won last year by the Green Maryville Student Association). The award is given annually to the booth at the Involvement Fair that is the most interactive, engaging, and entertaining.

This year’s “Best Booth” will be the booth that is the most interactive, informative and SPIRITED! So, in planning your booth, make sure it is fun for visitors, offers as much information as possible, all the while being as SPIRITED as possible! Consider using Maryville colors and paraphernalia for your giveaways & decorations! Your booth could even feature something that encourages involvement in Maryville SPIRIT-related activities – whatever you can think of to make your booth SPIRITED!

Student Involvement will once again be handing out RECYCLING BAGS to the first 500 students to attend the Involvement Fair. This will provide our students with a sustainable way to gather the many items given out at the Fair!

To sign up, visit this website and fill out the form to reserve your booth.  If the link above does not work, just copy and paste the following link into your browser:  https://orgsync.com/22734/forms/74109 Reserve your booth by 5 p.m. on August 19!

For more information, call the Center for Student Engagement at 314-529-6600.

SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!

The Maryville University Community Service Survey is a BRIEF survey developed in an effort to create a record of the community service performed by the students, faculty and staff at Maryville University.

If you and/or your class performed community service (other than Maryville Reaches Out) (see Community Service definition below) within a group, club, student organization or class associated with Maryville University, make sure that only one person from your group registers that community service and indicates how many individuals participated in that service.  

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR SERVICE ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS YEAR'S DATA, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION NO LATER THAN MAY 15 AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://orgsync.com/25548/forms/24240.

For questions or more information, please contact Steve DiSalvo at sdisalvo@maryville.edu or 314.529.9521.

Thank you for helping to record this information and for volunteering your time, talents and treasure to the many worthy causes in the St. Louis community and beyond.

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*Community service means activities designed to improve the quality of life of off-campus community residents. Community service activities may include but are not limited to: academic service-learning, co-curricular service-learning (not part of an academic course, but utilizing service-learning elements) and other co-curricular student volunteer activities, as well as Work-Study community service and paid community service internships. Community service includes both direct service to citizens (e.g., serving food to the needy, helping low-income individuals to prepare their taxes) and indirect service (e.g., assessing community nutrition needs, managing a food bank, fundraising, material collections, etc.). Academic service-learning means: service that is integrated with academic course content. It may involve direct or indirect service, and may include academic research.?

 

Once again this year, students, faculty and staff from Maryville can purchase discounted day passes or season passes to Six Flags, thanks to a renewed agreement established between the Student Involvement Office and the amusement park.

Participants can save up to $19 on day passes and $8 on season passes through this program.  These discounts are greater than any other promotional discount offered to Six Flags this season.

Available discounted prices include:

• Daily Pass (purchased at least 3 days prior to use): $33.99
• Daily Pass (purchased less than 3 days prior to use): $35.99
• Season Pass: $54.99

All purchases are subject to taxes and processing fees.  To purchase discounted tickets, visit the unique Maryville online store.  You will need to login using this special Maryville login information: 

• The Maryville username is: MARYVILLE
• The Maryville password is: SixFlags8

This discount is good throughout the 2013 season!  For more information, contact the Center for Student Engagement at 314.529.6600 or cse@maryville.edu. 

Nominations for Student Life Recognition Banquet Awards Being Sought:

As we approach the conclusion of the year, the Student Life Department would like to recognize those who have excelled through involvement on the Maryville University campus. Please take a moment to read through these award descriptions and consider who you have worked with throughout the year who may qualify to be recognized.

Nominations for the following awards are being solicited:

• Dean of Student Life Award
• Maryville Multicultural Recognition Award
• Maryville Outstanding Community Volunteer Award
• Michael Miller Award*
• Mrs. C. Oscar Lamy Award in Campus Leadership
• Sister Eleanor Adams Award

*Please note that the awards are soliciting nominations for students, although the entire Maryville University community (staff, faculty and students) is eligible to be nominated for the Michael Miller Award.

Please submit your letter of recommendation via email or campus mail, ascertaining how the nominee fulfills the requirements outlined. Please take note of where the nomination should be sent (the nominations are being sent to the respective departments sponsoring the awards). All nominations are due by Monday, March 25, 2013.

AWARD DESCRIPTIONS

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Dean of Student Life Award

This award is given to a graduating student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who has displayed outstanding performance in the areas of scholarship, citizenship, and leadership. The recipient of this award has made a positive impact on the Maryville community and the broader community while at the same time up holding academic excellence. Those nominated will be asked to complete an application process which will require the following:

• Submit a completed application (attached to this email)
• 1 additional letter of recommendation (the nomination will serve as on letter of recommendation).
• Each applicant must have at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member and one letter of recommendation from another source (staff, supervisor, mentor, etc.)
• The nominee will be asked to answer the following question in a one page, double spaced, typed essay:
• How has scholarship, citizenship, and leadership played a role in your life while being a student at Maryville University?

The applications will be reviewed by a committee convened by the Dean of Student Life. The selected applicant will receive a plaque and a $250 stipend which will be presented at the annual recognition banquet.

Nominations and applications are due to Nina Caldwell in the Student Life Office, Donius University Center 102, by March 25, 2013.

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Maryville Multicultural Recognition Award

Given to a student who has provided the greatest contribution to Maryville University by recognizing and celebrating social differences, cultural uniqueness and/or fostering cross cultural dialogue, interaction, and learning.

Nominations will include a one page letter highlighting:

1. Increased understanding of multiculturalism at Maryville University
2. Contributions to creating a vibrant and active multicultural campus environment
3. Their significant involvement in diversity and/or multicultural activities on campus
4. Personal achievements related to multicultural issues
5. Participation in activism revolving around diversity issues

Process:
Nominations are solicited and forwarded to the Office of Multicultural Programs where a committee is appointed to review the nominations. The award is given at the Annual Student Recognition Banquet and the award winner recognized on a permanent Plaque in the Multicultural Programs Office.

Nominations are due to Christie Cruise-Harper in the Office of Student Life in the Donius University Center 102, by March 25, 2013.

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Maryville Outstanding Community Volunteer Award

Given to an undergraduate student who has dedicated his/her time and energy for the betterment of the community and has best exemplified the Maryville University spirit through social responsibility and civic engagement through service. Also taken under consideration is how this nominee has shared his/her experience with others in an effort to promote student volunteerism.

Any member of the Maryville University community may nominate a student to receive this award. Please address the above stated criteria in a recommendation letter and feel free to include volunteer hours, how long he/she has been volunteering, etc.

Process:
After the deadline a committee will review the nominations and choose the recipient. The award is given at the annual Student Life Recognition Banquet at the end of the year.

Nominations are due to Steve DiSalvo in the Campus Ministry and Community Service Office, Huttig Chapel, by March 25, 2013.

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Michael Miller Award

Awarded to any member of the University Community who has provided the greatest contribution toward creating a vibrant and active campus life. Nominations should highlight the individual role in the following areas: 

1. Selfless contributions beyond job description or volunteer role expectations
2. Contributions to building systems and/or creating an impact that will last
3. Empowerment of others in his/her efforts
4. Initiative and creation of something new
5. Generation of energy in the co-curricular environment.

Any member of the Maryville University may nominate any member of the Maryville community for this award. Those nominated will be reviewed by a selection committee. The recipient will receive a plaque which will be presented at the annual recognition banquet.

Nominations are due to Brian Gardner in the Student Involvement Office, Center for Student Engagement, by March 25, 2013.

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Mrs. C. Oscar Lamy Award in Campus Leadership

Presented to the graduating senior who demonstrates leadership throughout the time spent at Maryville. This nomination should focus on at least one the following criteria:

1. Overall involvement throughout their time at Maryville University
2. Individual growth achieved through their leadership at Maryville University.
3. Contributions to department, student organization or school derived from the culmination of their involvement/leadership.

Note: those who are nominated may be asked for a resume or listing of their involvement and leadership positions from their time at Maryville University.

Any member of Maryville University may nominate a student for this award. Those nominated will be reviewed by the selection committee. The recipient will receive a plaque and a $250 stipend which will be presented at the annual recognition banquet.

Nominations are due to Brian Gardner in the Student Involvement Office, Center for Student Engagement, by March 25, 2013.

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Sister Eleanor Adams Award

Sister Eleanor Adams resided on the Maryville College campus from 1972-1978. This award was established in her honor in 1979 to recognize an outstanding residential student. The Sister Eleanor Adams award will be awarded to one residential (non-staff member) student who has shown an exemplary commitment to improving the lives of residential students. The recipient will be chosen based on the following criteria:

1. Has this student actively participated in Residential Life Sponsored events?
2. Has this student provided a service to Residential Life students?
3. Has this student made a difference in their living area?

Any member of the Maryville University community may nominate a residential student for this award by submitting a recommendation letter outlining how they feel the nominee meets the criteria outlined in the award description. The Residential Life staff will select the recipient.

Nominations are due to Kim Watson in the Residential Life Office, Potter Hall, by March 25, 2013.

It’s not too late to join us for the 9th Annual Summit on Leadership Development.

 

 

 Join us on Saturday, February 9, 2013

at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, MO for the

2013 Summit on Leadership Development. 

 

This conference will provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop the skills that will help you handle the complex problems you will face in your student organizations and your future career!

Don’t miss this opportunity! 

Visit www.maryville.edu/sold for complete details and to register.
 

Did you miss the Leadership Fair?  It's not too late to discover the opportunities available and become a leader!

At the 2013 Leadership Fair, on Thursday, January 17, 20 departments, clubs, and organizations showcased a number of leadership opportunities available to Maryville students.  Check out the opportunities available to you and become a leader at Maryville today!

 

Attention All Student Leaders!

We need you and your organization to have a successful Leadership Fair! If you have membership and leadership positions that need or will need to be filled this Spring, please host a booth at the Leadership Fair to talk to interested students!

If you are interested in having a booth at the Leadership Fair, please fill out this form by Monday, January 14!

The fair will take place from 11am-1pm on Thursday, January 17, in the Donius University Center Atrium.

If you have any questions, please contact Ally Crust (acrust@maryville.edu) or Matt Renaud (mrenaud@live.maryville.edu).

The Office of Student Involvement 

Pick up your free ticket to see Jon Meacham as part of the Maryville Talks Books series in the Student Life Office in the Donius University Center.  A limited number of free tickets are available to STUDENTS thanks to President Lombardi!  Tickets are first come, first serve.

Jon Meacham, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of bestsellers American Lion and Franklin and Winston, provides an intimate portrait of Thomas Jefferson in this stunning biography, providing new insight into this American leader. Writer Walter Isaacson calls Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, “a true triumph. In addition to being a brilliant biography, Thomas Jefferson is a guide to the art of power . . . a fascinating look at how Jefferson wielded his driving desire for power and control.”

Meacham will appear as part of the Maryville Talks Books series. Authors give a lecture, engage in a question-and-answer session and sign books, available for purchase courtesy of Left Bank Books at the events.

Students, come join your fellow Saints fans to cheer on the Maryville men's and women's basketball teams on Wednesday, December 5th! The vans will leave Maryville at 4pm, with the first game tipping off at 5:15pm.

By riding with the spirit vans, you will receive free admission to the games and a free t-shirt!

You must sign-up ahead of time to reserve your spot. The sign-up sheet is located in the Spirit Office, which can be found in the Center for Student Engagement East Room. 

For more information, contact Spirit Coordinator Georgia Prince (gprince@maryville.edu). 

Hey Student Organizations!

November is here, and with it-- cooler weather! What better way to celebrate the fall than with chili?

'More@Maryville and Criminal Justice/Criminology Alliance are hosting a chili cook off Wednesday November 14th at 5:30 pm in the DUC Atrium. We are looking for student organizations to host their own table and share their best pot of chili. All you need to do is let us know you are interested and make enough chili to give around 100 people a taste! Around one large pot. The spoons and bowls will be provided.

Everyone can vote, but a panel of faculty will judge the winner of the best chili!

Entry to the event for tasters and voters will be one canned food item OR 50 cents, to be donated to a St. Louis area food pantry.

If you're interested in participating, please contact Alison Riccobono at ariccobono@maryville.edu before November 9th.

We hope to see you and your best chili on November 14th!
 

The Cardinals game is showing TODAY in the Center for Student Engagement East Room. While most TVs do not have the MLB Network (which is airing the Cardinals game) the CSE East Room does. So come on out and root on your redbirds in stunning HD quality! First pitch is at 12:07pm!

Attend this great event & get free pizza!

It’s that time of year again... Fall Festival is finally here! I hope you’re all ready and willing to form a team, get on stage during Lip Sync, grab a s’more at the Bonfire, decorate a parade float on Spirit Day, and dress up for Formal, because it’ll be here before you know it! Fall Festival is happening from Monday, October 1st through Saturday, October 6th. In case you haven’t heard, the theme for the week is the Roaring Twenties, so think flappers and fedoras when preparing your costumes!

You can access the rules and registration for Fall Festival on the registration form on OrgSync (https://orgsync.com/24419/forms/23632). Through the rules, you can access the full schedule for the week, details on all of the events, and information on the service projects going on during the week (including information on how to save money on your Fall Formal ticket). If you ARE interested in forming a team, sign up today! Registration ends on Thursday, September 27th.

 

Sign up for one of the following Intramural Sports events:

Flag Football tournament scheduled for Saturday, September 15

Intramural Volleyball League begins Sunday, September 16.

 

Grab your friends and sign up your team today at www.imleagues.com!

It's that time of the year for your student organization to begin the renewal process!  Renewal of registration of your student organization is easy!  Just follow these steps:

1. Update your organization's profile in OrgSync by September 30.

• Log in to OrgSync.
• Click on organizations in the top red toolbar.
• Click on the organization you wish to update.
• On the left toolbar, at the bottom, click settings.
• Update your organization information and submit! Even if no information has changed, please continue clicking "next" through each page until you've finished to completely update your profile.
• If you don't see the "settings" button, or if you have any questions, please contact us (see below).

2. Continue to meet all requirements for initial recognition.

3. It is a useful process to review your constitution on an annual basis.  You will be required to submit an updated and current constitution online to reflect any changes that have been made over the previous year.

4. Properly schedule and register all necessary events and activities (through OrgSync) with the Student Involvement Office.

5. Have a representative attend Programming with a Purpose, Monday, September 17 at 6:00 PM in the Buder Family Student Commons.

6. Maintain membership of at least four members and have a current faculty or staff advisor.

7. It should be understood that the requirements for student organizations to become registered or to maintain recognition are not limited to those listed above.

We want you to maintain your recognition status and are GLAD to help if you have any questions about your organization's status or how to complete the renewal process.  Complete these tasks by September 30 to avoid losing organization recognition status and MSG funding for your organization.

Questions? Call, email, or stop by the Center for Student Engagement in the Donius University Center. 314-529-6600 cse@maryville.edu

Don't forget about the Labor Day Pool Party on Monday, September 3, 2012 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Jewish Community Center-Marilyn Fox Building.

The exciting, outdoor pool at "The J" features a rock climbing wall, slides, and a volleyball net.  This FREE event will feature FREE food and music throughout the evening, brought to you by the Student Involvement Office and Residential Life.  

FREE transportation is available through a shuttle service running throughout the event.  The shuttles will pick up and drop off approximately every 15-30 minutes at the main entrance of the Donius University Center.  The shuttle will run from 5:15pm-7:45pm.

So bring all your friends for a last bit of summer before classes resume on Tuesday morning; nothing quite better than free food & swimming!

Visit www.maryville.edu/getinvolved for more details.

50 groups have reserved their booth...don't miss out!

Only one more week to reserve your booth at the Involvement Fair!!!  Sign up today!

Maryville's annual Involvement Fair will be held on the Gander Quad, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursday, August 30. Having grown into one of the biggest events held on campus certainly you want to be involved! Remember, the Involvement Fair is intended to be a showcase of ANY & ALL involvement opportunities on campus – like YOUR Student Organization.

This year’s fair will feature over 60 booths showcasing a wide variety of involvement opportunities from across campus!

As you’re planning for your booth, don’t forget about the annual “Best Booth” award (won last year by the Cheer and Dance). The award is given annually to the booth at the Involvement Fair that is the most interactive, engaging, and entertaining.

This year’s “Best Booth” will be the booth that is the most interactive, informative and SPIRITED! So, in planning your booth, make sure it is fun for visitors, offers as much information as possible, all the while being as SPIRITED as possible! Consider using Maryville colors and paraphernalia for your giveaways & decorations! Your booth could even feature something that encourages involvement in Maryville SPIRIT-related activities – whatever you can think of to make your booth SPIRITED!

Student Involvement will once again be handing out RECYCLING BAGS to the first 500 students to attend the Involvement Fair. This will provide our students with a sustainable way to gather the many items given out at the Fair!

To reserve a booth at the Involvement Fair, visit this website and sign up today! If the link above doesn’t work, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://orgsync.com/22734/forms/50594. Reserve your booth by 5 p.m. on August 21!

For more information, call Student Involvement at ext. 9480.

SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!

New Maryville students will arrive to campus in only 15 short days!!!!  Many new and returning students are joining and browsing OrgSync in order to find organizations of interest to get involved on campus.

In order to ensure that interested students can learn more about your organization and get in touch with you, we're asking all organizations to update your OrgSync profile to include your new president and treasurer, primary contact information, exciting information about your organization or club, upcoming events, first meeting dates, and more!

All organizations who update their profiles by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012 will be entered into a drawing for $100 to go towards funding for your student organization!  Plus, once your OrgSync profile is updated, you are one step closer to receiving renewal recognition for your organization!

In order to update your OrgSync profile follow the following steps:

1. Log in to OrgSync.

2. In the red toolbar at the top of the page, click "Organizations".

3. Click on the organization page you wish to update.

4. On your organization's toolbar, on the right, click "Settings".

5.  Update any pertinent information in your basic profile, organization information, key officer information, advisor information, required members information, and upload your latest version of your constitution.

6. NOTE: Even if none of your information has changed, you must review each page and click "Finish" on the final page in order for your page to be updated and your organization to be renewed.

If you have any questions, the Office of Student Involvement is here to help!  Call us at 314-529-9480!

Maryville's annual Involvement Fair will be held on the Gander Quad, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursday, August 30. Having grown into one of the biggest events held on campus certainly you want to be involved! Remember, the Involvement Fair is intended to be a showcase of ANY & ALL involvement opportunities on campus – like YOUR Student Organization.

This year’s fair will feature over 60 booths showcasing a wide variety of involvement opportunities from across campus!

As you’re planning for your booth, don’t forget about the annual “Best Booth” award (won last year by the Cheer and Dance). The award is given annually to the booth at the Involvement Fair that is the most interactive, engaging, and entertaining.

This year’s “Best Booth” will be the booth that is the most interactive, informative and SPIRITED! So, in planning your booth, make sure it is fun for visitors, offers as much information as possible, all the while being as SPIRITED as possible!  Consider using Maryville colors and paraphernalia for your giveaways & decorations!  Your booth could even feature something that encourages involvement in Maryville SPIRIT-related activities – whatever you can think of to make your booth SPIRITED!

Student Involvement will once again be handing out RECYCLING BAGS to the first 500 students to attend the Involvement Fair.  This will provide our students with a sustainable way to gather the many items given out at the Fair!

To reserve a booth at the Involvement Fair, visit this website and sign up today!  If the link above doesn’t work, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://orgsync.com/22734/forms/50594.  Reserve your booth by 5 p.m. on August 21!

For more information, call Student Involvement at ext. 9480.

SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!
 

The Student Involvement Office is pleased to announce the hiring of Ally Crust to the position of Program Coordinator, Student Involvement.

Ally graduated from Maryville in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. She went on to Western Illinois University to obtain her Master of Science degree in Education-College Student Personnel. While at Western, she was the Graduate Assistant for Programming in the Office of Student Activities. Her graduate experience provided her a great deal of knowledge through many practicum and internship opportunities.

After completing her time at WIU, Ally began her professional career as the Program Coordinator in the Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Washington University in St. Louis.

Ally brings a passion for Maryville, a dedication to student success, and a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be key to moving the Student Involvement Office forward. In her role here at Maryville, she will be responsible for advising the Campus Activities Board (CAB), planning University Week of Welcome (UWOW), overseeing the student organization experience, and much more.

Please welcome Ally to the Student Life team and the Maryville University community at Allyson_randolph@yahoo.com. Her office will be in the Donius University Center, inside the Center for Student Engagement. She will begin her role on June 1st.

Once again this year, students, faculty and staff from Maryville can purchase discounted day passes or season passes to Six Flags, thanks to a renewed agreement established between the University and the amusement park.

Participants will save $20 on each day pass with a discounted prices of $29.99, and $10 on a season pass with a discounted price of $54.99.

To purchase discounted tickets, participants need to log in here with the group username and password (below). These are both case sensitive.

The Maryville username is: MARYVILLE
The Maryville password is: SixFlags8

For more information, contact the Student Involvement Office at 314.529.6600 or cse@maryville.edu.