Here are the updates and reminders for this week:
New Updates:
Red Watch Band Pilot Group - Participants Needed
The Red Watch Band bystander training is a course that provides students with the knowledge, awareness, and skills to prevent toxic drinking deaths. This is a new program that was lent to U of R from Stony Brook University, so we are looking for a few interested participants to be a part of a pilot program. The pilot program will go through the Red Watch Band session and give feedback on the program. If interested, please use the link below:
Red Watch Band - Pilot Group Interest Form
UCC Neurodiversity Group
UCC is now facilitating a weekly Neurodiversity Group. These group meetings will be held on Tuesdays from 5 PM to 6:30 PM in the Counseling Center.
Meliora Weekend 2025
The Student Organization Involvement Opportunities form for Meliora Weekend 2025 will open on Monday, March 3rd.
In order to be considered, your chapter's application must be submitted by Tuesday, April 15th. For more information, please see the Meliora Weekend 2025 Student Organization Involvement Guide (attached)
Meliora Weekend 2025 Student Organization Involvement Application
March President's Meeting
March's President's Meeting is on Wednesday, March 5th, at 8 PM in Wilson Commons 122. Attendance is required and attached to the Leadership Standard within E4E.
Kelsey Michener, from Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement, will present on Meliora Weekend 2025 involvement opportunities and the resources her office offers to fraternities and sororities.
*Alumni/ae Relations chairs are invited to attend this meeting in addition to chapter presidents*
Upcoming Events:
Stronger Together: Building Inclusive Communities
Sponsored by FSA and the BIC, this annual retreat for fraternity and sorority leaders is focused on inclusion and belonging. The retreat will be held on Friday, March 28th, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center.
This program is highly recommended for your chapter's VP DEI or DEI Chair. Attendees will receive Medallion Credit in Civic Engagement.
Greek Keynote: Own Your Story - Elevate Your Organization- E4E Eligible!
Want to learn how to leverage your chapter's social media to grow your chapter and share all the wonderful work you are doing?
Fraternity & Sorority Affairs is bringing Guillermo Flores, founder of Fraternity Social Media, to campus on Tuesday, April 1st, at 7 PM in Hubbell Auditorium. A member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and the Digital Media Director for Sigma Phi Epsilon, Guillermo marries his passions for fraternity and sorority life with digital media creations to help communities and chapters!
This program is open to all community members and can be counted under the Leadership Standard on your E4E submissions and Medallion Credit for Knowledge Acquisition.
Fraternity & Sorority Leadership Reception and Awards Ceremony
The annual Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Reception & Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, April 11th, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM in the Eisenberg Rotunda. Please note this is an invitation-only event.
Reminders:
New Member Rosters
If your chapter is taking new members this semester, please update your New Member Roster by Friday, February 28th. If you need access to your FSA Google Drive Folder, please contact either Eric (IFC) or jay (PHA/MGC) to receive access to your respective sheet.
Fraternity & Sorority Assessment Invoices
Spring 2025 Assessment Fees are due before March 1, 2025. If you choose to use your Gift Account, please have your advisor email Eric or jay.
Gift Accounts Updated
All chapter gift accounts have been updated as of January 2024. If you require access, please email Eric or jay with the name of the person(s) who need access.
The parameters for using the funds can be found in the FSA policy booklet
Event Registration Reminder
Please remind your members of the event registration deadlines.
Student organizations must stick to strict timelines to ensure the success of their activities. Failure to follow activity registration timelines will result in event denial by the organization's advisor.
Any activity that meets the following registration criteria must follow the 30-day Activity Registration Timeline:
- Any on-campus activity where attendance will exceed 100 people.
- Any on-campus activity that requires significant University resources (e.g., services supplied by Facilities, Public Safety). This includes activities that will be held in the following spaces: Upper Strong, Lower Strong, Spurrier Dance Studio, Douglass Commons, Wilson Commons Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons May Room, the Palestra, and the Field House.
- Any on-campus or off-campus event where alcohol is being served.
- Any event using the university ticket system.
Any activity that meets the following registration criteria must follow the 14-day Activity Registration Timeline:
- Food (approved caterers, temporary food permits, perishable food items). This excludes pizza and pre-packaged foods.
- Additional AV/Furniture needs beyond self-service options.
- Funding, but excludes funding for pizza and pre-packaged foods or General Interest Meeting funds.
- Any additional services.
The only activities that can follow the 4-day Activity Registration Timeline are:
- Hirst Info Tables
- Member/Chapter Meeting (No Services)
- General Interest Meetings
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