April 16, 2021
RSO Updates, Resources & Deadlines
Hey there, Panthers!

We're a few days late getting this newsletter out, but that's okay because there are only 4 weeks left in the spring semester! Here are some reminders & things to look forward to as the semester comes to an end:

  • 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.

  • Have you updated your roster for Fall 2021? Don't forget, May 1st is the last day to submit updates for new org officers & rosters.

  • Campus Climate Survey: We want to hear from you! Take our survey for a chance to win a $150 Amazon gift card by 4/30. Scroll down for more details.

and last but not least...

  • Tune into Student Excellence Awards Week! April 26-30, 2021 via @dostuffuwm on Instagram and UWM's Facebook!

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

Sincerely,
IN THIS ISSUE:

• April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

• Voices Needed! Take the Campus Climate Survey today!

• Earth Week 2021: Xiuhtezcatl Martinez Talk on 4/19 and more!

• Have you used your Spring SAC Grant $?

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


• 4/26-30: Student Excellence Awards Week!

• 5/1: Fall 2021 Org Officer & Roster Updates Due

• 5/12: Last Day of Classes


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

UWM will return to in-person classes in the fall. Is your organization ready? Now is the time to prepare for fall.

Make sure you..

  • Elect new officers for fall 2021 and submit that information by May 1st to Student Involvement. Not sure how? Find out here. This ensures that the fall officers receive the news and information they need before completing the Annual Renewal Registration early in fall!

  • Update the organization roster to reflect all current members by May 1st! Need help? Instructions can be found here. The roster in Panther Presence is the official roster of membership for organizations. It is very important that ALL members of the organization appear on the roster!
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?

UPDATES & RESOURCES
YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED: CAMPUS CLIMATE SURVEY
Take the Campus Climate Survey today! All recipients will be entered to win a $150 Amazon giftcard. Survey ends 4/30!

Take the Survey HERE.
STILL HAVE SPRING GRANT $?
Organizations who have not yet used their Spring '21 SAC Grants are encouraged to start planning now!

Not sure if your organization has any spring grant money left? Find out here.

How to use SAC grants:
  1. Complete the Expenditure Form on Presence! The form will walk you through questions specific to each grant type.
  2. The Student Involvement Business Office will start working on the request & contact you if they need more information.
STUDENT ASSOCIATION: SPECIAL VICE PRESIDENT ELECTION
The Student Association is holding a Special Vice President Election! Nominations close April 28!

If you are interested, check out more information here.

Nominations close & signature sheets must be completed by Wednesday, April 28th at noon. Voting takes place on Thursday, May 6th all day via email!

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to iec-list@uwm.edu.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
EARTH WEEK 2021: XIUHTEXCATL MARTINEZ TALK ON 4/19!
Join Student Involvement and Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latinx Studies in a conversation with Youth Climate Activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, founder of Earth Guardians, an intergenerational organization with youth that trains diverse youth to be effective leaders in the environmental, climate and social justice movements across the globe. 

Find more information here.
ANNUAL SPRING COMEDY SHOW PRESENTED BY THE CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD
Student org leaders are invited to attend this year's annual Spring Comedy Show featuring Wisconsin's own Charlie Berens on Thursday, May 6th!

There will be a limited capacity in-person show for UWM Main Campus students, as well as a virtual live-stream option for those choosing to tune in from home.

Visit uwm.edu/cabcomedyshow for more details - tickets available starting April 26th!
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