Norse News Network - Summer Edition

IFC Fraternity Recruitment Rush Extravaganza. Interested in Joining a Fraternity? Plan to attend this event! Saturday August 29^th at 7 PM in the Sand Volleyball/Intramural Field Area. Corn Hole, Basketball, Volleyball, Music, Food, Fun! All for FREE! Meet current members of the Fraternity and Sorority Community and get information on how to get involved! You can join a Fraternity through Rush Week, however, you do need to register to participate. Fraternity Recruitment will be held September 13-17. Visit ^{www.registerforrush.com to register. Clear your schedule for Sunday, September 13th at 5 pm for the first night of rush. This event is mandatory in order to participate in Rush. You will visit all of the chapters and then the rest of the week you may choose to attend the events of those chapters that most interest you. For more information, contact Mike Shafer at mschafern1@nku.edu.}

As a requirement, all Registered Student Organizations are required to send one representative to one of the following Fall Orientations. Organizations failing to send a representative to an orientation will result in the withdrawal of the group’s registration status. This will prevent the group from accessing University funds, securing rooms in the Student Union, and use of Student Life resources.

The Fall 2009 Student Organization Orientations are:

September 14 @ 3 pm

September 15 @ 12:15 and 5 pm

September 16 @ 1 pm

September 17 @ 2 pm

September 18 @ 12 pm

All orientations will take place in SU 302.

This is a friendly reminder that the first Student Organization Board meeting is on Thursday, September 3 at 12:15 in SU 104. All organizations should send one representative to this meeting to gather important information for the year including student organization orientations, funding opportunities, and learn what is new in Student Life. The Student Government Association and the Northern Kentucky Leadership Institute will provide lunch at this meeting. Please RSVP by Friday, August 28 to ^{mayset@nku.edu.}

Leadership University is an interactive approach to personal and leadership development. This program is designed to meet both new and experienced leaders’ needs. Attend this session to learn how to successfully navigate the program and earn your NKU Leadership Diploma! Bring your questions and your enthusiasm to this workshop where you can earn your first class credit and enjoy FREE ICE CREAM! This is also an opportunity to learn how to get involved in the over 200 student organizations at NKU. This is an open session so feel free to stop in anytime on Thursday, August 27, 12pm-2pm, Student Union, 302. Please join us and take the first step in your leadership journey at NKU! To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Tiffany Mayse at ^{mayset@nku.edu.}

Licking Valley Girl Scout Troops need 40-50 volunteers for their 2009 Fun in the Sun Festival

When: August 29th from 1:00-4:00pm

Where: Erlanger Service Center

Volunteers are needed to do the following:

Help in the shop

Deliver Water

Empty garbage/recycling

Monitor the bounce house

Assist at the lateral wall

Assist the clown

Help at the welcome tables

Run booths

If interested please contact: Rebekah James, at ^{rebekah.james@kycompact.org.}

When: Tuesday, August 25th at 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Where: Oakley & Eva G. Farris Amphitheater

Who: Free and Open to all students

This event is sponsored by the International Education Center. Various international student groups, the Office of Education Abroad, the Office of International Students and Scholars, and the American English Language Program staff will be participating. Join us for food and a tour of our facilities including a display of more than 90 flags from around the world! For more information contact Elizabeth Chalk at (859)572-1985.

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