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OCA Newsletter: Spring 2012 Edition - March 21, 2012

A Bi-Monthly Publication from the OCA & LA Team

Dear Student Organization Leaders,

The latest edition of the OCA Newsletter is now available (click the link below):

OCA Newsletter: Spring 2012 Edition - March 21, 2012

Pay close attention to the contents and updates included in the newsletter, as you and your organization will be held accountable for the information. Please also share this newsletter with all members of your organization.

The table of contents below will help you to navigate the valuable information within the latest version of the OCA Newsletter:

Table of Contents | Sections:
     • About the OCA Newsletter
     • Submissions to the OCA Newsletter
     • Important News & Announcements
          Welcome Back Week | Activities Unlimited | FY13 SAFAC Allocations | Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House | UC Clean-Up
     • Upcoming Events
          LIONESS | Finals Massages | Health & Wellness Fair | Housing Fair | Relay for Life | Leadercast | Online Reservations
     • Management & Leadership
          CEO LEAD | CollegiateLink | Space Allocation
     • Promoting Your Organization
          Banners in Armory | DrexelNow | Star Awards
     • Policies & Procedures
          Manual | Contracts | Waivers | Movies | Service Rates | D.U.S.T. Grant | Bake Sales
     • Miscellaneous Announcements
          Name the Mascot | Free Music Concert | Register to Vote | TGIF | Yearbook Pics | Lexerd Ads | Zaahah | Ticket Discounts
     • Meet Our 2011-2012 LA Team
          UCMC: Leming Chen | Liana Dixon | Manoja Muthukumar | Melissa Reilly | Oksana Slobodyan | Laura Wu | Jessica Zou
          CCHC: Diamond Mormon-Lewis | Jessica Viola | Heshan Wanigasekera

To review past editions, visit: http://www.drexel.edu/oca/so/OCA_Memos_Updates.asp.

Should you have any questions or suggestions on how we can continue to improve the presentation of this information, please contact our team at LeadershipAssistant@drexel.edu.

About the OCA Newsletter:

The OCA Newsletter (formerly the OCA Memo) is published bi-monthly and is created by the Leadership Assistant Team and the Office of Campus Activities. This newsletter informs student organizations and their leaders about what is happening around campus with your fellow peers and their organizations, as well as providing essential policy information and university news. Also highlighted are student leader and organization accomplishments, upcoming events, leadership news and tips, member engagement suggestions, and special interviews with student leaders!

The OCA Newsletter is also a great way to "Recognize YOU", our student leaders and organizations. We want to highlight as many achievements of yours as possible, and to share this information with the larger Drexel campus community. OCA and the LA Team look forward to advertising your achievements and promoting you in additional ways on campus.

Submissions to the OCA Newsletter:

If you wish to contribute an article, special achievement, upcoming event, news/announcement, be interviewed for our spotlight feature article, etc. for the next newsletter, please email your information to LeadershipAssistant@drexel.edu. Submissions should include: Event Name, Date, Time, Location, Sponsoring Organization(s), Brief Description, and a Contact Email.

We hope you find this newsletter to be a valuable resource and look forward to your future submissions!
The Office of Campus Activities and Leadership Assistant Team

*The OCA Newsletter is created and published by the Office of Campus Activities and Leadership Assistant Team, and is supported by the Division of Student Life. For more information, email LeadershipAssistant@drexel.edu.

Important News & Announcements:

Spring 2012 Welcome Back Week

Spring 2012 Welcome Back Week (WBW) will take place Monday, April 2 through Sunday, April 8.

Student organizations sponsoring campus-wide events during WBW should have these events added to the master calendar.  Please e-mail askOCA@drexel.edu with event information – additionally, some funding may be available to support activities.  WBW is a great way to promote your student organization and engage the entire student body!

Activities Unlimited

Spring 2012 Welcome Back Week (WBW) will take place Monday, April 2 through Sunday, April 8.

Activities Unlimited, a cornerstone WBW event, will be held Wednesday, April 4 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in the Recreation Center.  In order to secure a table, complete the CollegiateLink form found here (https://drexel.collegiatelink.net/form/start/2509) or access it via the Office of Campus Activities (OCA) CollegiateLink page.  Only recognized student organizations are eligible to participate.

Table space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Over 60 tables have been reserved already.  The deadline to sign-up is Wednesday, March 28 at 5:00pm.  Questions can be e-mailed to askOCA@drexel.edu.

FY2013 SAFAC Annual Allocations

The FY2013 SAFAC Annual Allocations process has begun!  You should have received an email from your SAFAC Liaison.  If you have not please notify the SAFAC Advisor at safac@drexel.edu.

FY2013 SAFAC Annual Allocation Resources:
  1. A blank mock application to work off of. Your final application will be submitted online. You can only submit ONE final application. Use this mock application to attend meetings with your liaisons for review prior to submitting your final application.

  2. 1 sample badly written application and 1 sample well written application. Use these as guides when preparing your application!

  3. SAFAC Funding Guidelines This sheet lists the maximum SAFAC will fund on specific types of expenses.

  4. Do's & Don'ts This list gives you hints and tips of what you should and shouldn't do when completing your application!

  5. Classifications & Funding Types. This document defines the different classifications and funding types students can apply under.

  6. Per Diem Lodging Rates & Tax Rates. This is only for competition groups! No Conferences will be funded in Annual Allocations. SAFAC has set up a separate conference fund for FY2013 student organization conferences.

You can access all of the above resources from your cell phone on our SAFAC Mobile Website!

Mandatory Training Session!
To be eligible to receive an FY2013 SAFAC Annual Allocation, one officer from your organization, preferably the Treasurer, needs to attend a virtual FY2013 Information Session. This can be done by:

Training will cover the application process, policy changes, and liaison information.

Volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House

Looking to do some volunteer work in Philadelphia during spring break?  The Office of Campus Activities (OCA) is coordinating opportunities here in Philadelphia with the Ronald McDonald House at 3925 Chestnut Street.  You can learn more about the Ronald McDonald House via their website: http://www.philarmh.org/our-programs/chestnut-street-house/.  The Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families of critically ill children receiving treatment in Philadelphia hospitals. 

Volunteers are needed to clean the facility, develop and provide evening activities for residents, and make baked goods for the residents.  Here are more details about each experience:

  • Clean the facility: Come with closed-toe shoes and be ready to clean and sanitize.  The facility will have a list of to-do’s for us, mostly working in the kitchen and dining area.
  • Evening activities: They will rely on volunteers to provide interactive games and activities for residents, mostly the children.  They do have a Wii game system.
  • Baking crew: RMH has all the cooking pots and pans, we need to provide the ingredients.  We can make cookies, muffins, quick breads (like banana bread), and brownies.  We will also wash everything that we use.

We would be looking to conduct these service projects on:

Cleaning crew on Saturday, March 24, 11:00am-2:00pm
Evening activity on Saturday, March 24, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Cleaning crew on Saturday, March 31, 11:00am-2:00pm
Evening activity on Saturday, March 31, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Baking crew on Sunday, April 1, 11:00am-2:00pm

It will be wonderful to have Drexel students volunteer and support such a worthy cause.  I will coordinate the master list and will be assigning “site team leader” roles for each volunteer session, so if this interests you, please let me know.  Participation in this experience will not require a financial commitment from you.  We will work together to purchase items/goods needed to support the house – these expenses will come directly from Drexel University.  If you are interested in participating in some or all of these volunteer opportunities, please e-mail Ed Kovacs, Director of Campus Activities, directly at eck35@drexel.edu with the following information:

  • Your name, e-mail address and phone number
  • Activities and dates for which you are volunteering
  • Interest in serving as a site team leader?

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to let Ed know.  If you have any friends who might find the opportunity of interest, please forward this information.

University City Community Clean-Up

Saturday, April 14, 2012 | 9am-2pm | Race Street Lawn Area [Shuttle Pick-Up / Drop-Off]

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has made Saturday, April 14th, 2012 Philly Spring Clean-Up Day. The Mayor has requested Philadelphians to join him once more in hopes of having the largest city wide clean-up event in Philadelphia. The cleanup will take place from 9am-2pm throughout the city. Drexel wants to show their support of this worthwhile initiative and needs your help to make this a success.

We are working with the City to send teams of Drexel students, faculty and staff to specific locations throughout Philadelphia. Drexel will provide shuttle service, t-shirts and refreshments for our volunteers. Shuttles will depart at 8:45am from the Race Street Lawn Area (located outside the Library Learning Terrace-Race Street Residence Hall) and return at approximately 2pm. To register, e-mail citycleanup@drexel.edu.

Thank you for your support and let's help make Philadelphia a cleaner place. For more information on the Philadelphia Clean-Up you can visit: http://www.philadelphiastreets.com/philly-spring-cleanup.aspx.

Upcoming Events:

LIONESS: There for the action. Missing from History.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 | 5:30pm-8:00pm | University Crossings Screening Room 028

A film to celebrate women's history month and all the women who have served. Please join members of the Veterans Task Force and Office of Veteran Services for a screening of Lioness: There for the action. Missing from history along with facilitated discussion. For more information and to RSVP contact rebecca@drexel.edu. Pizza and drinks served.

CAB Presents: Center City Finals Week Free Back Massages

Thursday, March 22, 2012 | 11:30am-1:30pm | Recreation Center Lobby

Stressed out with term papers, finals & presentations?  CAB is here to help by bringing in professionals to give you a back massage!  Come enjoy a FREE back massage on Thursday in the Recreation Center Lobby.  No tickets needed!

SAVE THE DATE: Health and Wellness Fair – April 4th

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 | 8am-12pm | Drexel Recreation Center

A Healthier U invites you to attend the Spring Health and Wellness Fair on April 4, 2012 from 8:00am to 12:00pm at the Drexel Recreation Center.

Take advantage of a wide variety of services offered by health and wellness vendors, including:

  • FREE Health Screenings
  • Massage Therapy
  • Fitness Demos
  • Games, Activities, and Raffles
  • FREE Healthy Breakfast Foods
  • Prizes and Giveaways

For faculty and professional staff with Drexel medical plans, Onlife Health will sponsor free blood pressure, BMI, and fasting blood tests. Take this opportunity to "Know Your Numbers" and fill out your Health Risk Assessment, one of the steps required to receive the optional Wellness Credit on your Drexel medical plan premium.  This event will also be a great opportunity to speak with representatives from Fidelity, Vanguard, TIAA-CREF, Independence Blue Cross, and Drexel physicians and health professionals.  If you have any questions, please email healthieru@drexel.edu.

Drexel Off Campus Housing Fair

Thursday, April 5, 2012 | 4pm-6pm | Drexel Armory [25 N. 33rd St.]

Looking for a place to live next year?  Want to learn more about resources for students living off campus?  Mark your calendar to attend Drexel’s 4th Annual Housing Fair.

  • Meet area property owners & managers
  • Connect with utility companies, Drexel departments, and representatives from other Philadelphia organizations
  • Get a feel for living in several different Philadelphia Neighborhoods from local business owners and food vendors
  • Learn more about Drexel's Off Campus Housing services
  • Win great door prizes!

For questions and accommodations, please contact the Office of Commuter, Graduate and Transfer Student Programs and Services at 215-895-1328 or email offcampushousing@drexel.edu.

Drexel University Relay for Life

Saturday, April 14th – Sunday, April 15th, 2012 | 2pm-2am | Drexel Armory [25 N. 33rd St.]

The American Cancer Society and this year's Drexel Relay For Life Committee are proud to present Relay For Life at Drexel University. For those that are new to "Relay," here is a little history of the event.  Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event dedicated to celebrating the lives of survivors and those impacted by cancer, remembering those we have lost to the disease, and fighting back to find a cure.
During the event, teams of 8-15 participants gather at schools, fairgrounds, and parks all across the nation, taking turns walking or running the track, each team keeping at least one member on the track for 12 hours.

The student led, student filled Drexel Relay For Life Committee puts together quite an event at the Armory every year, with live bands, DJ's, food, giveaways, (lots of coffee & energy drinks), competitions, heartfelt ceremonies, pageants, and then some. Help celebrate more birthdays by raising funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society, and have some fun along the way.  This is the sixth year for Relay at Drexel University, having raised over $200,000 for the cause. This year, the committee has announced a goal of $64,000. As a member of the Drexel community you have an opportunity to help the American Cancer Society significantly and participate in a successful Drexel tradition.

So join us on April 14th-15th, from 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. in the Armory. We need the support of every student, staff member, and administrator on campus to reach this goal. Go to drexelrelay.com to register your team to participate in what has become Drexel University's largest philanthropy event, an event for the whole university to enjoy. Feel free to email DrexelRelayForLife@gmail.com with any questions you may have. Every participant matters, and every dollar counts.

SAVE THE DATE: Drexel Hosts “Chick-fil-A Leadercast” – May 4th

Friday, May 4, 2012 | 8am-4:30pm | Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center

Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2012Choose to invest in leadership … invest in the way you lead to invest in the people you lead!  Broadcast LIVE from Atlanta to Drexel University’s Mitchell Auditorium, the Chick-fil-A Leadercast offers a unique opportunity to hear from some of the top leadership and business thinkers in the world, including Soledad O’Brien, Tim Tebow, Urban Meyer, Patrick Lencioni, John Maxwell, Marcus Buckingham and others!

The choices you make define the leader you become.  And the choices you make are not just about you.  They’re about having a positive impact at Drexel, in your organizations, your community, and beyond.  That’s what Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2012 is all about.

Life changing events start with a simple choice.  Choose to attend Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2012 on May 4th – a signature event during the “Spring 2012 CEO LEADership Weeks” series sponsored by the Good Idea Fund and presented by the Office of Student Leadership Development & Traditions.

Advance Registration Required: RSVP at Drexel.edu/OCA/Leadership.  Students can earn CEO LEAD credits for attending: 3 credits for the all-day conference; 2 credits for the half-day conference; 1 credit for attending one speaker session.

Online Reservations System

The Event and Conference Services Office is excited to announce the debut of the new, online Virtual Campus Reservation System.  The system will allow student organizations to check availability of general purpose event venues and conference rooms reserved through the Event & Conference Services online.

The Virtual Campus Reservation system brings the convenience of checking certain spaces on the University City campus of Drexel University with fully interactive, real-time access to scheduling information online. Registered users have the power to browse availability for various locations from any computer.  The reservation process will be more streamlined, offering planners a one-stop-shop for viewing room images and capacities based on event types and requesting audio visual support from Drexel University Student Technicians (D.U.S.T.).  Users will be able to check the status of their request, as well as review all past submissions at any time.  To learn more about upcoming workshops, contact the Event & Conference Services Office at reservations@drexel.edu.

Management & Leadership:

CEO LEAD: Stay Connected to Drexel's Hallmark Student Leadership Development Program

CEO LEAD, Creating Experiential Opportunities for Leadership Education and Development, is Drexel’s hallmark student leadership development program.

      Stay connected to CEO LEAD:

      CEO LEAD on CollegiateLink*NEW* CEO LEAD on CollegiateLink: https://drexel.collegiatelink.net/organization/CEOLEAD
      CEO LEAD on Facebook*NEW* CEO LEAD on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DrexelCEOLEAD
      CEO LEAD on Twitter*NEW* CEO LEAD on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DrexelCEOLEAD
      CEO LEAD on YouTube*NEW* CEO LEAD on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/DrexelCEOLEAD
      Blog with CEO LEAD*NEW* CEO LEAD on BlogSpot: http://drexelceolead.blogspot.com
      CEO LEAD on LinkedIn*NEW* CEO LEAD on LinkedIn:
                         http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=4129124&trk=anet_ug_hm&goback=%2Egmp_4129124

Join the CEO LEAD listserv and receive e-mail announcements about workshops, schedule changes, additional opportunities, and other information about the CEO LEAD program: http://drexel.edu/oca/l/ceo_listserv.asp.  CEO LEAD is based on the theory of the Social Change Model and consist of two parts: the typical workshop series and a shared classroom experience.  For a list of upcoming workshops, visit www.drexel.edu/oca/l/workshop_schedules.asp. The Spring Series will begin the week of April 9th.

CollegiateLink: Assigning Officer Positions / Event Management & Promotion

CollegiateLink allows groups to create a Facebook-type webpage where mission and goals, pictures, documents, and rosters can be uploaded, and it provides a mechanism to recruit new members.  Click here for a comprehensive resource guide to managing and updating your organization’s CollegiateLink website.

Further, CollegiateLink has a bulletin board and events calendar that provides a wonderful opportunity to promote activities, meetings, fundraisers, and service projects. Events can only be created by student leaders associated with an organization. You can set the audience and an event RSVP during the event creation process.  Click here for a how-to guide to create and promote organization events in CollegiateLink.

Additionally, it is important that student organizations update officer status.  On the left-hand menu under roster, click “manage roster”.  Within the roster, click “edit positions” and you can assign leadership positions.  Leadership positions must be up-to-date and when transitions occur, make these changes immediately.  Further, under the “manage positions” link, you can edit and add positions unique to your organization. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to effectively update organization officers in CollegiateLink.

Space Allocation

Office and storage space are available to recognized student organizations to support the transaction of business.  Allocation of space is conditional upon proper, appropriate usage and care. Please complete the CollegiateLink form found here (https://drexel.collegiatelink.net/form/start/2106) or access it via the Office of Campus Activities (OCA) CollegiateLink page.  The form must be completed thoroughly and completely – failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.  Organizations that currently have space MUST reapply.  Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday, April 20. Questions can be e-mailed to askOCA@drexel.edu.

The space allocation process is coordinated by OCA, Student Union Operations (SUO), and the Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA).

Promoting Your Organization:

Banners in the Armory

In an effort to make the Armory not only an athletic facility, but also a social one, the Office of Campus Engagement (OCE), OCA, Recreational Athletics, and student organizers propose an opportunity for all student organizations to design a banner to show school spirit and create awareness on campus.  Banners would be printed on 4'x7' vinyl as a permanent installation in the Armory.  Student organizations will have creative freedom in the design, but must be approved by OCA.  The cost to each organization would be $70-$100, depending on how many groups participate.  Student organizations should indicate their interest by e-mailing Dan Simmons, Associate Athletic Director for Recreation, at recathletics@drexel.edu – this will allow us to gauge interest and move forward with details.

Drexel Digest is No More

Changes have been made to the ways in which student organizations can promote events.  The Drexel Digest has been replaced by a University Events Calendar, which has a variety of easy-to-use features and provides University-wide exposure for events.  The submission form can be found here.  Student organizations should populate all events into the Events Calendar.

In addition, DrexelNow, a new online publication, has been launched.  It features real-time news and feature stories for the Drexel community, links to Drexel’s social media outlets, arts and athletics schedules, and a feed from the Events Calendar.  Once a week, students will receive an e-mail version of DrexelNow that features the best content from the site, as well as selected news, announcements, and events.

For general questions about DrexelNow or the Events Calendar, contact now.editor@drexel.edu. For technical questions, e-mail websupport@drexel.edu.

Star Leader, Organization, and Professional Awards Nominations

We want to honor and recognize you!  Star Awards are presented quarterly and applaud our Student Leaders, Organizations, and Faculty/Staff Advisors.  Their programs and achievements illustrate dedication to campus engagement and enriching student life at Drexel.  These award recipients demonstrate the core values promoted by the Office of Campus Activities by educating, engaging, inspiring, and transforming not only themselves, but their fellow peers and the Drexel community as a whole.  We encourage you to nominate outstanding leaders, organizations, and faculty members who have played an integral role in improving our campus.  Nominations are currently being accepted for the Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 terms.  Click here for nomination forms.

Policies & Procedures:

Policies & Procedures Manual

OCA has created an encompassing policies and procedures manual that will serve as a one-stop resource for everything related to student organization management, event planning, publicity, finances, food and catering, space allocation, etc.  The manual is live and will appear on the OCA website HERE.

Contracts (including updates for non-paid speakers)

Any event where an outside entity (vendor, speaker, disc jockey, inflatable games, sound systems, food donations, etc.) is arranged, contracts must be executed.  Contracts formalize the agreement and outline expectations between Drexel University, on behalf of the student organization, and the contracted party.  In order to begin the contract process, organizations must submit a “request for contract” via CollegiateLink or hard copy form four (4) weeks in advance of the program.  Failure to do so will jeopardize the event.  Students are not permitted to sign contracts and if done, the student becomes personally liable for all expectations (including financials) in the contract.  Contract request forms should be directed to Casey Sharkey, Coordinator for Campus Engagement, in the SAFAC Office at pcs44@drexel.edu.

Even when a speaker or panelists are not being paid, a “confirmation e-mail” must be completed.  In order to facilitate this confirmation, e-mail Casey Sharkey with the following information:

               Speaker/Panelist Name & E-mail Address
               Sponsoring Student Organization & Contact Person (with e-mail address)
               Room/Space Confirmation Number & Location of Event
               Name of Event
               Day & Date of Event
               Start Time for Speaker/Panelist

Failure to provide this information thoroughly and completely will delay event approval and potentially jeopardize the event.  Contracts are managed/processed via the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee.

Liability Release Waivers

Student organizations have a responsibility to host events which reflect the interests of Drexel students.  That being said, events which create risk to student health and increase the potential of injury require participants to sign a waiver releasing the University and its employees, and the organization from liability.  Groups sponsoring high-risk activities should contact OCA immediately in order to secure waivers.  All participants must sign the waiver prior to trip departure and completed waivers must be returned to OCA.  The University reserves final right to approve or deny high-risk activities.

Movie Screening Policies & NEW Submission Form

There are very specific policies regarding student organizations to have the rights to show a film in a public setting on behalf of their student group.  In order to show any movie, your organization must obtain the copyrights or abide by the aspects of the federal copyright laws.  Not obtaining copyright is a violation of federal copyright law.  Movies and films purchased or rented from stores are for home/private viewing only.  If you, as an individual student, are watching a movie and want 100 of your closest friends to watch it with you, you are permitted to show it by renting the movie (as an individual).  Yet, if you are hosting an event on behalf of your Drexel student organization, this becomes a public viewing that Drexel University is sponsoring and for permission to do so, requires the student organization to follow the procedures outlined below.

Three (3) ways for a Drexel University student organization to show a movie:

  1. Your organization obtains direct, written permission from the individual or company that owns the film rights to offer a public showing at Drexel University.
  2. Your organization purchases the rights to show a film.
  3. Your organization hosts an educational lecture accompanying the film.

When your student organization desires to host a movie screening on campus, the OCA Movie Form must be completed and submitted via CollegiateLink a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to booking your event with Event Services.  Want to show a movie on campus?  Submit the NEW OCA Movie Form via CollegiateLink:
https://drexel.collegiatelink.net/form/start/4347.

Service Rates

Student organizations should be mindful of the FY2012 hourly rates for services.  Drexel University’s fiscal year runs from
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Rates can be found HERE for University City and Center City.

D.U.S.T. Grant

The Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC) has allocated $3,800 for 2011-2012 to be distributed to recognized undergraduate/joint student organizations by the Office of Campus Activities (OCA) to subsidize Drexel University Student Technicians (D.U.S.T.) expenses.

To be eligible to receive a D.U.S.T. Grant, the event must meet all the following criteria:

  1. Your organization must be fully recognized by OCA - to check your organization's status, click HERE
  2. The event must be open to all students at Drexel University, University City campus
  3. D.U.S.T. expenses for the event are not being paid for or subsidized by administrative offices or college departments
  4. The event did not qualify for the free check-out systems offered through D.U.S.T. or Instructional Media Services (IMS)
  5. Have a confirmed reservation number through the Event Services Office
  6. Submit this completed application via CollegiateLink at least one (1) week prior to the event

D.U.S.T. Grant Award Levels:

  • D.U.S.T. Expenses $0-$199 = $0 Grant eligible
  • D.U.S.T. Expenses  $200-$399 = up-to $100 Grant eligible
  • D.U.S.T. Expenses  $400-$699 = up-to $200 Grant eligible
  • D.U.S.T. Expenses  $700+ = up-to $300 Grant eligible

For questions, e-mail OCA at askOCA@drexel.edu. D.U.S.T. Grants are awarded after the event.

Bake Sales

All groups who are interested in hosting this type of event need to read the Bake Sale guidelines. Bake Sales are a new privilege for student organizations, therefore this initial year of implementation and compliance is critical for continuance of this program.  Please read the Bake Sale Guidelines.

If you have questions about Bake Sales, please direct them to the OCA at 215-895-1328 or at askOCA@drexel.edu prior to hosting your event. You can also visit an OCA staff member in the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC: Lower Level, Creese Student Center).

Miscellaneous Announcements:

Academy of Natural Sciences: Name the Mascot Contest

The Academy of Natural Sciences (ANS) of Drexel University has a new mascot and they want your help in naming it.  Visit their Facebook page to learn more.  ANS will be unveiling the fabulous new T.rex mascot during Bicentennial Weekend on March 24 and 25, and they’re hoping you’ll help them name it!  If they choose your entry, they’ll announce your name during the weekend, you’ll get personal recognition on ansp.org, and most importantly, you’ll have the deep satisfaction of naming an Academy icon.  Submit your names (keep it clean) NO LATER than Thursday, March 22nd to socialmedia@ansp.org.  Use "Mascot Name" as the subject.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society – FREE STUDENT TICKET OFFER

Friday, March 23, 2012 | 8pm | Kimmel Center

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS) invites students to hear Musicians from Marlboro on Friday, March 23 at 8 pm at the Kimmel Center. Called "a virtual guarantee of musical excellence" (Washington Post), the Musicians from Marlboro touring program was created as an extension of Vermont's world-renowned Marlboro Music Festival. For the season's second of three Marlboro concerts, master artists collaborate with exceptional young musicians in a program of works by Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms. Featured artists include Romie de Guise-Langlois, clarinet; David Bowlin, violin; Robin Scott, violin; Kyle Armbrust, viola; Emily Deans, viola; Peter Stumpf, cello; and Gabriele Carcano, piano.  Click here to sign up for your FREE student tickets.

REGISTER TO VOTE!

Drexel University's Office of Government and Community Relations (OGCR) would like to remind the student body to Register to Vote! The deadline to register for the 2012 Pennsylvania Statewide Primary is Monday, March 26th, 2012. If you need a Voter Registration Form, OGCR will be glad to provide you with the necessary application. We are located in the Main Building, 2nd Floor, Suite 228.

Please note that if you do decide to use the assistance of our office, the Registration Forms need to be submitted to us by Monday, March 26th, 2012 before 5 P.M. That will give us enough time to mail the documents and meet the Voter Registration deadline. For more information, questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (215) 895-2109 or visit the Committee of Seventy website at www.seventy.org.

The Good Idea Fund

the Good Idea Fund awards student activity fee funds toward individual student, faculty, and staff ideas for Student Life and campus based initiatives to engage the undergraduate student body.

Goals of the Good Idea Fund:
     • Enable individual student, faculty, and staff ideas to benefit the undergraduate student body.
     • Engage undergraduate students within the Drexel University community through the implementation of their ideas.
     • Provide a diverse array of student created programs, events and projects for the undergraduate student body.

Have a Good Idea? Submit an Application!
the Good Idea Fund is eager to fund and support events and programs for the 2012 spring term!
Submit all completed Good Idea Fund Applications to Goodideafund@gmail.com.

Senior Yearbook Photos

Portrait sessions are scheduled throughout the year in 3012 MacAlister Hall.  Students must schedule their appointments by logging onto Herff Jones’ 24-hour scheduling site (http://www.ouryear.com) and entering school code 87172.  Students can also call 1-800-687-9327 during normal business hours, to schedule an appointment during upcoming sessions or at another time at one of Herff Hones’ studios across the country.  When scheduling an appointment, students will receive complete details on how to prepare for their portrait sitting and other pertinent information.  All students who sit for a senior portrait will receive a copy of the 2012 Lexerd yearbook by mail during Fall 2012. 

          The next on-campus portrait sessions will be held:
          •  Monday, April 9, 2012 from 9am-5pm
          •  Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 9am-5pm

For more information about portraits, contact Mike Durinzi at medurinzi@herffjones.com or for more information about the Lexerd, contact Natalie Shaak at 215-571-3575 or nds37@drexel.edu.

Lexerd Yearbook Congratulatory Advertisements

This is an amazing opportunity for parents to create a memory for their 2012 graduate that will last forever!  Submit a congratulatory ad for publication in this year’s Lexerd, Drexel University’s yearbook.  These eye catching ads are a great way for families and friends to recognize a graduating seniors’ college career.  If you or your parents would like to purchase an ad, contact Natalie Shaak at nds37@drexel.edu or 215-571-3575.  Please note that online purchasing options are coming soon. Ad space is limited.  Friday, March 23, 2012 is the deadline for purchasing an advertisement.

Support Drexel’s Experiential Learning Course through zaahah

Drexel University’s Experiential Learning course is run through EdVenture Partners and LeBow’s Center for Entrepreneurial Learning.  The purpose is for students to have a hands-on experience conducting market research, as well as planning and executing a campaign for a company.  In the past, students have worked with clients such as Chevrolet, the FBI, Citi, Subaru, and the CIA.  This term, the class is working with startUP Productions to launch zaahah.  Zaahah is the world’s first collaborative social search engine.

Users have access to real-time collaboration with others searching and interested in the same information.  It allows users to store useful websites, documents, and files in project folders, which can be shared with others.  Zaahah does not reveal any personal information in order to maintain privacy.  It is projected to generate millions of users in the near future!  Register to help kick-off the start of zaahah and support LeBow’s Experiential Learning class in their goal to generate 75,000 users!

** OCA does NOT endorse zaahah, nor should this message be construed as a relationship **

Discounts at the Wachovia Complex/Wells Fargo Center

Take advantage of Drexel’s partnership with the Wells Fargo Center with exclusive deals on most events at the Wells Fargo Center.  Visit www.wellsfargocenterphilly.com/discount and enter promo code 719DREXEL to receive discounted offers on upcoming events.  Don’t see the event you’re looking for?  For other discounts or for questions, contact Angela Deeb at ADeeb@comcast-spectacor.com.

 

Meet Our 2011-2012 LA Team

2011-2012 LA TeamLeadership Assistants (LA’s) support the Office of Campus Activities (OCA) in providing opportunities for meaningful co-curricular engagement that develop self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and citizenship, complementing academic, co-op, and professional experiences.  OCA has a team of 7 amazing student leaders serving as LA's for 2011-2012!

Click here to learn more about the 2011-2012 LA Team and to contact them directly.

Click here to download the Winter Term 2012 LA Office Hour Schedule. Please reach out to your LA liaison assigned to your student organization should you need assistance or want to set-up a meeting - contact information is provided in the downloadable PDF and in the LA bio's. To find out which LA is assigned to be your student organization's liaison, click here. For general info, feel free to contact any LA team member at LeadershipAssistant@drexel.edu.