April 2, 2021
RSO Updates, Resources & Deadlines
Happy Friday, Panthers!

Spring is here, the sun is out, and we've finally made it to the last half of the semester! Here are some reminders post-spring break you should know about:

  • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Find out how UWM, the WRC, and the community are coming together to raise awareness over the next few weeks HERE.

  • Reservations Update: The process of reserving classroom space for student organizations has changed. The new website to reserve space is available HERE.

  • SAC Fall 2021 Grant Hearings are taking place next week! Sign up now for a hearing April 9-11th.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Sincerely,
IN THIS ISSUE:

• April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

• Last Chance! SAC Fall 2021 Grant Hearings: April 9-11th

• Effective March 1st: Updated COVID-19 Event Guidelines

• Call for Submissions: Mental Health Awareness Week May 2021!


• 4/9-11: SAC Grant Hearings for Fall 2021

• 5/12: Last Day of Classes


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SPRING CLEANING & LOOKING TO FALL
HIBERNATION IS OVER, STUDENT ORGS!

UWM will return to in-person classes in the fall. Is your organization ready?

Make sure you..

  • Elect new officers for fall 2021 and submit that information to Student Involvement. Not sure how? Find out here.

  • Update the organization roster to reflect all current members!  
HOW TO HOLD ONLINE ELECTIONS:

Did you know that you can use the forms tool in Panther Presence to build an electronic ballot for your organization elections?

If you need help getting your organization ready for fall, please contact Student Involvement at csidesk@uwm.edu or Tom Dake at dake@uwm.edu.
UPDATES & RESOURCES
APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is a campaign to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.

UWM, with support from the community, is committed to creating a space and a dialogue for sexual assault prevention as well as for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

The WRC, Women and Gender Studies Department, CAB, Student Involvement, Panthers Against Sexual Assault, and Peer Health Educators have come together to provide a month full of events, check out the calendar here!
FALL 2021 SAC GRANT HEARINGS
SAC will be holding the Fall 2021 SAC Grant hearings on the following dates below:

  • Friday, April 9, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT
  • Saturday, April 10, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
  • Sunday, April 11, 8 a.m to 6 p.m. CT

As a reminder, your organization must attend one session in order to be eligible for grants next semester.

Sign up for a hearing date HERE.
UPDATED COVID-19 EVENT GUIDELINES: EFFECTIVE 3/1/21
As of March 1, 2021, in-person gatherings for UWM student organizations must meet the following guidelines:

  • 25% of the total occupancy of the location
  • One person for every 30 square feet
  • Maximum indoor capacity of 50 and an outdoor capacity of 100, not including any employees required to operate the event.
 
Please check with Union Event Services for any on-campus space needs and your liaison for any proposed off-campus events. Full policy updates available HERE.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2021
Norris Health Center’s Department of Health Promotion & Wellness is looking for student organizations to partner with for events during Mental Health Awareness Week beginning on May 3rd, 2021!

If you are interested in partnering with NHC for any events or have an idea of your own, please contact Lori Labokowy at labokowy@uwm.edu or Hannah Zelms at hrzelms@uwm.edu!
UPCOMING EVENTS
SPRING 2021
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY!
Saturday, April 17th: 9:00am-1:00pm
Make a Difference Day is a citywide volunteer event where volunteers across Milwaukee help with neighborhood clean-ups or winterize the homes of local older adults who need assistance!

If you're interested in volunteering on Make a Difference Day, more information can be found HERE.
STRENGTHS FOR STUDENTS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Friday, April 9th @ 12 pm
Student Leadership Programs is hosting one more Strengths for Students session on Friday, April 9th at 12 pm. This 90-minute virtual coaching session is a great opportunity for professional development for you, your executive board, and your members!

Pre-registration is required & space is limited. Sign up here to claim your spot!
FRONT DESK OFFICE HOURS
10AM - 3PM | Monday-Friday

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