September 15, 2009
Student Organization Assembly set for Sept. 21
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Student Organization Assembly on Sept. 21 will serve as a resource for leaders of the Purdue University's more than 850 student organizations to get useful information to help ensure their organization's success.The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Purdue Memorial Union's North Ballroom, is for new presidents and executive members of student organizations. During the event, participants will be able to get information on policies and procedure updates.
This year's assembly will focus on new features of the GetInvolved Web site and provide an opportunity to meet with staff from the Office of the Dean of Students and other campus representatives to discuss organizational opportunities and resources.
All student organizations must be registered in the GetInvolved system to avoid deactivation. This site has the ability to post events on the virtual flyer board, submit news articles, create e-mail lists, hold elections and conduct surveys. Future and current students can easily find a organization profiles and become a member or contact the organization.
Representatives from Purdue-licensed vendors also will be attending the assembly. This will allow student organization representatives to gather information about projects they may have this year and to see what different vendors offer.
Source: Martia Brawner, assistant dean of students, 765-494-1231, mbrawner@purdue.edu
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