News for Student Organization Officers

October 2024

• Organization Training Schedule
• Policy Highlights: Publicity,  Food Policies, and Political Activities During an Election Season
• Make plans to vote in the Nov. 5 Presidential Election
• Save the Date for Homecoming 2025
• Meet the Team

Student Organization Training Schedule

As has been communicated previously, all organizations are required to participate in training  a minimum of three training sessions. These opportunities are aimed at developing organization officers as leaders as well as helping you to manage your organization. (See the September Newsletter for requirements.)

Below is the schedule of trainings offered this academic year. No need to sign-up; just show up!

Policy Highlights

Publicity and Posting Materials

All student organization publicity must be approved by AMU Student Engagement Services prior to campus posting. This approval is certification that the sponsoring organization has met the following applicable conditions established by AMU Student Engagement Services. Authorization may be refused if one or more of these conditions have not been met. This authorization is neither an endorsement of the activities nor of the subjective quality of the publicity, but rather allows the sponsoring organization to publicize events in accordance with these procedures.

The following must be indicated on all materials to be posted:

1. the full name of the sponsoring organization
2. the time, date and place of the event
3. any entrance fees or costs to participate
4. University speaker literature statement when required.

When posting in any area, local regulations supersede those set by AMU Student Engagement Services. It is the responsibility of the organization initiating the publicity to comply with such regulations. Students wishing to post advertisements and notices in buildings other than in the AMU facilities are urged to check with the appropriate college or departmental secretaries or building supervisors for rules governing posting in that building or area.

Only officially recognized Marquette University student organizations may advertise functions or activities within the campus area. Occasionally, when the interest to Marquette students would be great, small notices, either commercial or from other universities, may be posted if authorized.

View the full policy HERE.

Food Policies

The "AMU Operating and Room Rental Policy" notes that Marquette University Catering provides catering for campus venues; including outdoor spaces. There are particular spaces where only Catering Services can provide food, including the AMU Ballrooms, the Lunda Room, Innovation Kitchen, and Marquette Place. 

Other spaces allow for the use of outside catering, (by a licensed provider), but your organization is responsible for set-up; providing plates, silverware, serving utensils, and napkins; and for all clean-up.

Additionally, the Campus Food Provider Guidelines specify that food may only be provided/prepared by a licensed food vendor. Student organization are not allowed to sell foods they have prepared themselves.

View the full policy HERE.

Sponsorship of Political Activities During an Election Season 

Prior to an election, AMU Student Engagement Services may designate a period of time during which all events that are political in nature must be reviewed and approved by AMU Student Engagement Services before any reservation (tentative or confirmed) can be made by the AMU Event Management office or other campus scheduling officials. Events that are political in nature are defined as any event that features a political candidate as a speaker, panelist, or special guest; promotes the interest of any political campaign; or features an issue-driven speaker or agenda. All approved events must be congruent with the policies, objectives, and mission of the University. 

View the full policy HERE.

Make Plans to Vote in the 2024 Presidential Election  

The Student Engagement Office encourages all students to exercise their right to vote in the November 5, 2024 election. To create your plan, please visit:  https://www.marquette.edu/vote/ 

Save the Date for Homecoming 2025

This year’s Homecoming will be January 26-February 1! The week will conclude with National Marquette Day. Stay tuned for a schedule of events.  

Meet the Team

The Student Engagement Team is always here to help answer any questions you may have! Please contact anyone below if you need anything:  

General email- engaged@marquette.edu  

Stephanie Dooge-Coordinator for Student Organizations and Campus Activities (stephanie.dooge@marquette.edu)  

Katja Benz-Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations (katja.benz@marquette.edu)  

Ryan Lardner- Program Intern for Student Organizations (ryan.lardner@marquette.edu)  

Rebecca Brumer-Program Intern for Student Organizations (rebecca.brumer@marquette.edu)  

Dr. Jen Reid-Director of AMU and Student Engagement (jennifer.reid@marquette.edu)  

For additional information about student organizations, please visit our website or contact the student orgs team engaged@marquette.edu.