THE SECRET OF YOUR SUCCESS - The opportunity to produce an event of this magnitude, working with professionals and students to create a showcase of each individual's work, is really the ultimate experience for a student of television production. I have had the chance to recruit crew members, meet and recruit the judges for this year, work with ourfaculty and get their expert advice, and interact with many students who submitted their work. I feel that this experience is something that will be valuable to me in the future and has allowed me to learn so much from all of the participants!
EVENT - Alumni and industry professionals choose award winners in 14 categories for video/film work. The show is fully produced by videostudents in the School of Communications. The event takes place on Wednesday, May 11th, at 8 p.m. in Studio A of Dempster Hall. Invitations go out to all students and faculty in the Audio/Video/Film (AVF) department. It is produced by Meg Kahlbaugh, directed by Jake Gidich, and managed by Melissa Kobasic and other TV students.
DIFFICULTY - Convincing students that their work is worthy of recognition. Faculty was informed, given flyers, and helped to get the word out, as well as encouraged students to participate.
TECHNIQUES - A central e-mail address was set up to handle all questions and comments (e-mail here), and appears on all flyers and announcements. The show will be broadcast live over Hofstra Television (HTV). We are fortunate that the judges, all alumni of the School of Communications (before 2001, to allow fairness and evaluation based on the work presented), hold high-level positions in the industry, giving students who participate a chance to meet them.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION - We invite all Hofstra students to attend the event, and congratulate all who submitted their work for review!

THE SECRET OF YOUR SUCCESS - Hofstra students 'bigs' get a fresh perspective on their ability to help others, and to be involved in the community outside of Hofstra. The children 'littles' experience the mentorship of young adults who understand and choose to spend time talking, helping and becoming the kind of people the children can rely on.
EVENT - About 15 students, each one assigned to mentor a child from a local elementary school, are united one day a week for after-school activity and events. Students who are currently volunteering spoke with 90 Hofstra students in the Student Center Atrium, who plan to attend an information session for fall 2005 placement.
DIFFICULTY - The occasional problem with class schedules prevent Hofstra students from working on the day they are scheduled to be at Hofstra. Students also develop relationships with 'littles' and then separation is difficult, although many children come back every year!
TECHNIQUES - Bringing children to activities that will allow them to interact with role models, such as Hofstra sports teams (while the team practices or in competition events). A recent trip included a game with the coach and players of the Hofstra women's softball team. The annual event allowed them to meet players and the coach, and to learn about the game as well as share some homework time.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION - Students are welcome to log on to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Web site. Volunteers must have an interest in helping a child and be available for two hours per week.
EVENTS COMING UP - Contact Misty-Ann Kirk for more information about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister at Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Long Island, or for more information about the organization visit the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America site.

THE SECRET OF YOUR SUCCESS - We know we were on the way to achieving a new spirit on campus when the Student Government Association (SGA)sponsored a barbeque at a baseball game with Delta Phi Epsilon. This is where we want to go by bringingthe clubs, sororities and fraternities, and all studentstogether at events.
EVENT - The new committee produced a student section for Hofstra men's basketball (the largest and loudest turnout ever!) and a trip to Delaware with 40 students for a conference game. Next year the committee will sponsor, along with other Hofstra departments, trips to support the Hofstra teams at their away games and championships.
TECHNIQUES - We created a points system for clubs to encourage them to come out to sports events, following up on our success of last year. We want to increase the energy and the synergy of the groups and all of the participants, and we know that students will have a great time! Also, we work closely with Jesse Bonfiglio, the director of marketing and promotions for intercollegiate athletics, who helps us get the word out about the games and our events.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION - We are looking for some new key people to get a lot of new events off the ground. Contact Neima via e-mail or by calling the SGA Office at x-36960.
EVENTS COMING UP - Stay tuned in the 2005/2006 academic year for road trips, Spirit Week and new activities for Homecoming Week, beginning October 10th. (Game vs. University of Maine is Saturday, October 15.)

THE SECRET OF YOUR SUCCESS - The planning of this event was largely dependent on many student organizations working together, and a group of sponsors including the Student Government Association, Lackmann Dining Services, and the Offices of Campus Life, Student Activities and International Students. The awareness of cultural diversity on campus was felt and better understood by the group from being a part of this effort.
EVENT - Hofstra United, the celebration of Hofstra's diverse campus, included the showcasing of 10 clubs, entertainment, DJing and foods from around the world, and took place under the tent in the Playhouse Quad on April 20 during Common Hour.
DIFFICULTY - An outdoor event held at Common Hour is limiting, due to concerns about noise disturbance. The party had to end because of the continuation of classes in adjacent buildings at 1 p.m.
TECHNIQUES - Students arranged for groups to perform and make announcements about other events. Lackmann Dining Services initiated the conversation with the students, and by doing so allowed the students to create the best possible event. Students also promoted the event, including advertising it throughout the week on multiple signs in the Student Center Atrium.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION - Students can participate by suggesting new ideas for the event by contacting Eisa Shukran, director of Lackmann Dining Services, at x-34066.
EVENTS COMING UP - Visit the Web site or contact the office at x-36662.

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Students Organizations to Co-Sponsor with the Office of Event Management to Promote Hofstra Events Join members of The Hofstra American Marketing Association (HAMA), The Hofstra Chronicle, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), WRHU Radio Hofstra University and the Office of Event Management as we plan the first ever Special Events at Hofstra University kick-off event, scheduled for October 2005. The new Office of Event Management Student Advisory Panel will meet Tuesdays beginning June 7th at 5:15 p.m. in Room 140 in the Student Center.Chris Mayo, president of the HAMA says: "We think the event will bring students with all kinds of talent together, and clubs will benefit by finding new members, promoting themselves and their services to the campus community, and by learning how to make events more successful at Hofstra!" If you are a student with skill in public relations, advertising, marketing, communications, management or just an interest in planning great events, we urge you to participate in this project. For more information or to R.S.V.P. for meetings, contact Kathleen Dwyer at x-34067 in the Office of Event Management.
New! Meeting Planner Network at Hofstra Beginning September 2005, become a member of the Hofstra Meeting Planners Network to receive invitations to our fall and spring events. E-mail us at fmoksd@hofstra.edu for more information!