Programs and Workshops

Eagle Fest: Fall Student Involvement Fair

Eagle Fest is one of the many great opportunities made available to new and returning students during the first two weeks of Fall semester to explore some of over 250 student organizations at Eastern Michigan University. The fair is a great way for new students to gather contact information from the various student organizations represented there, and find out how they can be involved in those particular student organizations. While we would normally have Student organizations set up tables in University Park, we will be moving to a virtual experience in response to the COVID19 pandemic.

In order to register your organization and to avoid problems down the road, please make sure the following are taken care of:

Your organization is in good standing with Campus Life and Event Planning
Your organization's information has been updated with both offices

Social distancing guidelines prevent Campus Life's ability to hold an EagleFest as done in past years. For the safety of all students and staff, EagleFest 2020 will be held online. Information has been sent out to all Student Organizations about how the event will unfold.

EagleFest is scheduled for September 8th - 9th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

EagleFest 2020 Flier [PDF]

Winter Fest

Winter Fest is the Winter semester version of the Fall Student Involvement Fair, and is a great opportunity for organizations to connect with students looking to try something new and get involved!

To avoid problems down the road, make sure the following are taken care of:

The organization is in good standing with Campus Life and Conference and Event Services (Event Planning).
The organizations information has been updated with both offices.

Registration for Winter Fest is closed. Applications for 2021 will open in November. Limited Space is available and will be reserved first come, first serve.

Eagle Leaders Institute (ELI)

Due to social distancing guidelines, ELI has been cancelled for 2020.

Eagle Leaders Institute (ELI) is a leadership-focused program retreat designed to allow opportunities to develop and practice leadership skills while networking with many different groups of student leaders at EMU. Facilitators will be a combination of professional staff and community leaders, with an emphasis on four pillars:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Self-Reflection (using “lens” as our framework)
Student Involvement at EMU - as a student leader, what is your role in the experience of other students?
Modeling the leadership we want to see from each other

Move-In Magic

Due to social distancing guidelines, Move-In Magic has been cancelled for 2020.

All Student Move In Magic 2016 Organizations in good standing are invited to participate during this university wide service initiative. Helping new students feel welcomed by carrying their belonging up to their Residence Hall rooms is a long standing tradition at EMU. The members of our student organizations really step up at this event with a large showing and are greatly appreciated for their efforts.

SOLAR

solar2019 Student Organizations Learning and Resources Workshops (SOLAR) is a fun and interactive learning opportunity for student organization members and leaders. Campus Life will provide you with valuable skill building seminars that will help your organization succeed!

A variety of SOLAR sessions are offered throughout the year on topics pertaining to your student organization, from important policies to managing money to helpful resources. These sessions are led by experts from campus and the community.

SOLAR sessions for the 2020-2021 Academic Year will be 7:30-9:30 pm on Mondays with the exception of Kick-Off:

September 3: SOLAR Kick-off - Required for all Presidents & Vice Presidents | 7:30p - 9:30p | Zoom Virtual Meeting
October 12: Motivating the Middle | 7:30p - 9:30p | Zoom Virtual Meeting
November 9: Managing Mental Wellness during COVID-19 | 7:30p - 9:30p | Zoom Virtual Meeting
January 11: TBD | 7:30p - 9:30p | Student Center 310A
February 8: TBD | 7:30p - 9:30p | Student Center 310A
March 8: Officer Transitions | 7:30p - 9:30p | Student Center 310A

In addition to the knowledge and enrichment you and your organization stand to gain from participating in SOLAR, Campus Life is also offering a financial contribution for each SOLAR session you complete! We do multiple raffles at each session.