Student Engagement prepares for busy week of events

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By ALICIA FEYERHERM

Tiger Media Network

From a fishing derby and 5K to student organization training, Student Engagement has several events happening this week.

RSO 101 Training
Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom
Thursday, Sept. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Black and Gold Room

RSO Training provides registered student organizations with crucial information on processes related to the Business Office, Student Fiscal Services, SGA, and Student Engagement.

“We hope student organizations can take the processes and skills they learned and apply them to their student organization this year,” Student Engagement Coordinator Ali Colwell said. “We hope anyone who comes leaves with new ideas and a better understanding of how to run a student organization successfully.”

Colwell said the Student Engagement Office made multiple updates to the Student Organization Handbook and created a new review process for the organizations. RSO Training is also important because there are many steps and policies student organizations must follow regarding traveling, purchasing supplies and fundraising.

This year’s RSO Training will differ from last year’s and will include breakout sessions on various topics. Colwell encourages each organization to bring its entire officer board. Two sessions are available to provide scheduling flexibility. Students do not need to attend both days. Dinner will be provided.

Family and Friends Day
Saturday, Sept. 7

Student Engagement is offering a variety of activities for Family and Friends Day this Saturday.

Downtown Hays Market
7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Downtown Pavilion
Enjoy browsing around the farmers’ market and explore historic downtown Hays.

Fishing Derby
8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hammond Hall Circle Drive
Bring your fishing pole and head over to Hammond Hall to see what’s swimming in the Hammond pond.

Tiger Trot 5K
9 to 10:15 a.m. at the Quad
Run or walk a 5K through campus and receive a free T-shirt.

Cornhole Tournament
1 to 4 p.m. at the Quad
Mingle with other students and family members while playing cornhole.

Community Service Activity
1 to 3 p.m. at the Quad
Join together and help with a group community service project.

Family Splash
1 to 5 p.m. at Cunningham Hall Pool
Take a dip in the Cunningham Hall Pool and play a variety of pool games.

Tiger Tailgate
5 to 6:30 p.m. at the east side of Lewis Field Stadium
Play tailgate games, earn prizes, and prepare to cheer on the Tiger football team as they go up against Missouri Western at 7 p.m.

“Families should come because it is a great weekend to explore Hays and the university more and spend time with their students while doing fun activities,” Colwell said.