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Author: Taylor Piering

October RSO Officer Monthly Email

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Update links to Social Media on Involvement Link

During RSO Re-registration, we came across many links on RSO Involvement Link pages that were broken or led to unused social media accounts. Please check the links on your RSO homepage to make sure they are still up to date. This is especially important if you need to update your Instagram account to meet the new branding standards. Updating your Instagram may have changed the URL to your page. You can update these links on the “About” tab on your RSO homepage.

New RSO Policy – Use of University Resources for Political Campaign Activity

As we navigate the midterm election season, we want to ensure all RSOs have clear guidance on how to participate in the political process lawfully and in accordance with state regulations. To provide greater clarity, we are introducing a new Registered Student Organization Policy on the “Use of University Resources for Political Campaign Activity,” effective immediately. All organizations are encouraged to review the full policy to ensure compliance with the Michigan Campaign Finance Act. 

Posting Matrix and Procedure Reminder

Make sure to review the Posting and Digital Displays Procedures before distributing materials in the residence halls. These guidelines outline where and how posters can be displayed to keep campus signage organized and consistent.

Please note that the Posting Matrix has been updated. The total number of posters on campus is 29. The residence halls need 65 to get one for each of the RAs to get them in all the halls. Posters that are going in the residence halls must include the Equal Opportunity tagline.

Upcoming HuskyLEADs

Executive Delegation

Great leaders know they can’t do everything on their own. In this session, you’ll learn how to delegate with purpose by matching responsibilities to individual strengths, providing the right level of support, and following up for success. You’ll leave with practical techniques you can immediately apply to your organizations and leadership roles.

  • Thursday, October 29th from 4:00-5:00 PM
  • Location: Admin Building 220 (Career Services)

Communicating With Purpose

In this interactive workshop, you will explore how your intersectional standpoint, experiences, values, and identity form the foundation of your unique strengths as a speaker. Discover how public speaking is an embodied, communicative, and addressed action, and learn to adapt effectively to your speaking situation. Through hands-on activities, including a Speaker Strengths Inventory and values selection exercise, you will unlock the key to impactful storytelling by connecting who you are with what you value most.

  • Thursday, November 5th from 4:00-5:00 PM
  • Location: Chemical Sci 102

LeaderShape Institute

The LeaderShape Institute is a 4-day retreat to help you grow in your leadership. The Institute challenges participants to lead with integrity while working towards a vision grounded in their deepest values. You can register for LeaderShape Institute here! The priority application deadline is November 1st at 11:59 PM.

The LeaderShape Institute will take place from January 6th-9th at the Ford Center.

Blue Key RSO Winter Carnival Email List

Blue Key has published an updated rulebook for Winter Carnival 2027. If your RSO participates in Winter Carnival events and wants to receive email updates from Blue Key, please email Blue Key at bksecretary@mtu.edu.

It pays to be engaged!

Congratulations to the Huskies Pep Band and Mining Games at MTU for winning our RSO Plaidurday Challenge! The Huskies Pep Band won $150 for having the most members at the photo, and Mining Games at MTU won $150 for having the highest percentage of their members at the photo. Thanks to everyone who participated!

Help Your Organization Win $100 

It’s an election year, and we want every eligible Husky to vote! To get ready, we are turning voter preparation into a friendly student organization competition. 

Two different Registered Student Organizations will each win $100 in funding*:

  1. The group with the highest total number of members who submit a vote plan
  2. The group with the highest proportion of members who submit a vote plan

All plans submitted between the start of the semester and Sunday, November 1 will be counted. Submit your plan today and then encourage your RSO members to do so as well!

Membership will be verified against your roster on Involvement Link, and your active student membership count (which is pulled from Involvement Link) will be used to calculate the proportion of membership. Make sure your roster is up to date on Involvement Link to maximize your chances of winning!

*Funding will be made available in an RSO donation account on Involvement Link. Groups will receive instructions on how to utilize these funds after they have been awarded. They can be used for any university-permitted organizational expenses. 

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RSO Policy Update: Use of University Resources for Political Campaign Activity

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As we navigate the midterm election season, we want to ensure all Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) have clear guidance on how to participate in the political process lawfully and in accordance with state regulations. To provide greater clarity, we are introducing a new Registered Student Organization Policy on the “Use of University Resources for Political Campaign Activity,” effective immediately.

As a public state university, Michigan Tech is strictly regulated by state law—specifically Section 57 of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act (MCL § 169.257). Under state law, public institutions and individuals acting on their behalf are prohibited from using public funds, property, facilities, or resources to support, oppose, or advocate for political candidates or ballot questions.

Because registered student organizations benefit from privileged use of campus resources, they must adhere to these state regulations when utilizing that privileged access. 

Prohibited Use of Institutional Resources 

Student organizations may not use any of the following institutional resources for campaign advocacy, candidate endorsement, fundraising for candidates or PACs, or ballot initiative action:

  1. Financial Resources: Student Activity Fee allocations, departmental funding, Michigan Tech Fund donations, or any funds maintained in university-administered accounts.
  2. Digital & IT Infrastructure: MTU-hosted email addresses, university mailing lists/listservs, official RSO web pages hosted on MTU servers, campus digital signboards, or university-managed platforms (e.g., Involvement Link, GivePulse).
  3. Physical Facilities & Property: Campus room usage, promotional tables, or university grounds for candidate or ballot related campaign operations or events.
  4. Supplies & Equipment: University computers, printers, paper, office supplies, signage materials, AV equipment, or university-owned vehicles.
  5. Institutional Branding: Use of Michigan Tech logos, trademarks, wordmarks, or official mascot imagery.

Allowable Facilities Usage & Non-Partisan Activities

  • Fair-Market Rentals: RSOs or external political campaigns may reserve campus physical facilities or equipment only through standard external-rental procedures at fair market value, subject to equal-access rules available to the general public. All rental fees and related costs must be paid using private, non-university funds.
  • Non-Partisan Civic Engagement: RSOs may use university facilities and digital platforms in accordance with standard scheduling procedures to conduct non-partisan voter registration drives, neutral candidate forums/debates (where all qualified candidates are invited), or get-out-the-vote efforts, provided no candidate, political party, or ballot position is endorsed or favored.

Improper use of university resources for campaign activity puts both the university and your organization at risk. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct and/or individual/organizational legal fines under state law.

We ask that student leaders and advisors review the full policy to ensure your planned activities for the year remain compliant. As a reminder, students and leaders are always free to participate in campaign activities in their individual capacities using personal time, personal non-mtu email addresses, private funds, and non-university equipment.

If you have questions about whether a planned event or activity complies with state law and university policy, please reach out to the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement at rso@mtu.edu or visit us in the Memorial Union Building, room 112.

Thank you for your leadership and dedication to keeping our campus community active, engaged, and compliant.

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RSO Officer September Email

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RSO Re-registration

The first RSO Re-registration date is coming up. All officer training and the re-registration form must be completed by September 25, 2026 by 5:00 PM. Failure to complete your training on time will result in a decrease in your organization’s budget for this academic year and potential loss of privileges granted to registered groups. Please see the schedule below

  • You will receive 100% of your allocation if registered by 09/25/26 at 5pm.
  • You will receive 90% of your allocation if registered by 10/2/26 at 5pm.
  • You will receive 75% of your allocation if registered by 10/9/26 at 5pm.
  • You will receive 0% of your allocation if registered after 10/16/26 at 5pm.
  • You will lose all funding and RSO status if not registered by 10/16/26 at 5pm.

With K-Day just past and homecoming in full swing, we are a little slow on updating the RSO Re-registration document. If you completed the training and don’t see it updated right away, that is why. As things slow down, we will be more diligent in updating the form and approving re-registration forms regularly. Thank you for your patience. 

Plaidurday RSO Challenge

RSOs, it’s time to show off your plaid! Join us for a Plaidurday photo at the Houghton High School football field on Friday, October 2, and compete for a share of $300 in prizes.

  • Most members at the photo: $150
  • Highest percentage of members at the photo: $150
  • Ties will result in the prize being split between the winning RSOs.

Prize money will be added to the winning RSO’s Involvement Link donation account and can be used for organization activities, travel, and other eligible expenses.

The photo is at 1:30 p.m. at the Houghton High School football field. Free shuttles will leave Cliff Drive behind the Rozsa Center at 12:40 and 1:05 p.m., with rides back to campus after the photo.

Make sure your Involvement Link roster is up to date! We’ll use your roster to verify the competition results, so add new members and remove inactive members before Plaidurday.

Get your members together and help us fill Houghton with plaid!

Potato Festival

The City of Houghton, in partnership with the Carnegie Museum, is bringing back the Potato Festival on October 24, 2026! The festival will celebrate all the fun, creative, and surprising things you can do with potatoes—from potato batteries to unique food creations and everything in between.

Student organizations are invited to get involved! If your group has a fun potato-themed project, activity, demonstration, or showcase idea, we’d love to hear it. There are no bad ideas, so get creative!

Interested? Email Danielle Perkowitz at danielle@cityofhoughton.com to get involved!

SDC RSO Reservations

If your RSO plans to reserve space in the SDC, please follow these guidelines:

  • Reservations must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.
  • Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled reservation.
  • Student organizations that fail to provide at least 48 hours’ notice and do not use their reserved facility will be subject to the SDC cancellation/no-show policy:
    • First No-Show: Written warning issued to the organization.
    • Second No-Show: Loss of facility reservation privileges for two weeks.
    • Third No-Show: Loss of facility reservation privileges for the remainder of the semester.
  • All participants (both student and non-student)  must check in with facility staff before accessing the facility.

Membership and Facility Access

All non-student members of a student organization must have a valid SDC or Gates membership, punch pass, or day pass to access and use any indoor or outdoor Athletics & Recreation facilities.

Again, please take a moment to review the policies and procedures. Remember to submit all facility requests through our online reservation system.

Make a Difference Day

Make a Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others—a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. This annual tradition at Michigan Tech started as a student’s LeaderShape vision in fall of 2004 and has continued to be our largest day of service each year. The entire Michigan Tech community is invited to participate! 

Make a Difference Day is on Saturday, October 17th, starting with volunteer check-in at 9:30 AM in the MUB Commons, where each volunteer will receive a free t-shirt and bagel.

Register here for Make a Difference Day. Your RSO can volunteer at a site together! If you’re participating with a group, make sure everyone still registers individually. Volunteer registration closes October 11 at 11:59 PM.

Parents Fund Committee Needs a Student or Two!

The Tech Parents Annual Fund was created to support student organizations and enhance the student experience at Michigan Tech. The fund helps support speakers and programs, non-alcoholic social and community events, university traditions like K-Day and Winter Carnival, professional development and conference travel, competitions, and other events that encourage student involvement and connection on campus. You can learn more about the fund on the Parents Fund webpage.

We’re looking for 1–2 students to join the Parents Fund Committee! Committee members help review requests for funding. The committee meets whenever there is a request, so there are no regular meetings. If you’re interested in serving on the committee, please contact Rob Bishop at rmbishop@mtu.edu.

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RSO Officer August Email

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K-Day Registration

K-Day is just around the corner on September 11th, and registration is still open! K-Day is an annual student involvement fair held at Chassell Centennial Park with food, fun, and music! Typically 3500-4000 students come out for this event. This is a fantastic chance for your organization to showcase what you have to offer and attract new members.

Use this link to sign up to table at K-Day. Please have your organization’s activity finalized before registering. Registration closes September 4th but space is limited so do not delay! You can see which RSOs have already signed up for K-Day here.

RSO Re-Registration

RSO Re-registration is in full swing. As a quick reminder, Registered Student Organizations are required to re-register their organization to maintain their registered status. Required officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Advisor) must complete the training on Canvas. Your organization’s president must also complete the re-registration form on Involvement Link. More specific information can be found on the SLI Blog and the RSO Officer or Advisor Canvas training.

RSO Constitution Audit
RSOs are required to audit their constitution every three years. RSOs starting with A-E are just wrapping up their audits. For the 26-27 academic year, all RSOs starting with F-O are required to audit their constitution to ensure it is up to date with SLI’s current RSO Constitution Requirements. You will be receiving an email from an SLI staff member with more information at the beginning of the school year.

It is important to note that you must complete your constitution audit before we will let you re-register your student organization. All A-E RSOs must complete their audit before the end of RSO Re-registration this September or risk losing their RSO status. All F-O RSOs will need to complete their audits before the end of RSO Registration fall of 2027. You can check on the status of your RSO Constitution Audit here.

HuskyEats Concessions

HuskyEats concessions is looking for any interested RSO who would like to work concessions during athletic events. They have opportunities for one org every home football game, and up to four orgs every home hockey game. The org is paid $300 for every game that they are working in the concession stand, and they request that at least 3 students from the org show up. If this is something your organization may be interested in, please email Abby  Newman (Abby.Newman@compass-usa.com) for more information. 

MUB 106 Conference Table Reservations
MUB 106 has several conference tables for RSOs to use. We have created a reservation system for them so you can guarantee a table for your meeting. You can reserve the tables using the “add rooms” option on a Google Calendar Event. The MUB-106 Large Conference Table can easily fit 12 people. The MUB-106 Small Committee Table can easily fit 4-6 people. Both tables have projecting options. Please note: the tables are not in private rooms and are not advised to use for sensitive information.

Homecoming

Homecoming is coming very quickly this year. Team registration opens Monday, August 24 at 8:00 AM, and closes Wednesday, September 9th at 11:59 PM. At least one representative from every registered Homecoming team must attend the Team Information Session on Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 PM in the MUB Alumni Lounge. Attendance is required for team eligibility. More information on Homecoming activities can be found on our website.

Tabling in the MUB Commons is free for Registered Student Organizations! 

The MUB can provide a table for your group. Simply email mubrooms@mtu.edu to ask about available dates and times. RSOs can also reserve meeting and event space in the MUB at no cost. To request a space, log in to 25Live with your Michigan Tech SSO at https://25live.collegenet.com/pro/mtu, or email mubrooms@mtu.edu and they’ll be happy to help. Whether you’re planning a meeting, hosting an event, or just looking to get your organization in front of more students, they’d love to have you in the MUB!

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RSO Re-registration is now open!

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RSO Re-registration is now open!

To complete your re-registration:

  1. All required officers and advisors must complete the training course on Canvas.
  2. The president must fill out the re-registration form on Involvement Link. Instructions for filling out the form can be found here. Some topics on the form includes:
    1. Making sure your RSO logo and social media accounts are compliant with UMC’s logo and branding guidelines?
    2. Making sure your RSO’s inventory listed on Involvement Link is up to date
    3. Providing your RSO’s banking and taxes information

If you are no longer an RSO officer, please communicate with your RSO’s president to submit an E-Board Position Update Form to notify us of any changes.

Everyone should have been added to the new Canvas training course. If you were not added, please reach out to rso@mtu.edu. Everyone must complete the training during the re-registration process; even if you have completed the training before. If you hold multiple officer positions, you must only complete the training once. If you have additional officers you would like to add to the officer training, they can use this link to sign up for the course: https://mtu.instructure.com/enroll/TCYD7M 

All officer training and the re-registration form must be completed by September 25, 2026 by 5:00 PM. Failure to complete your training on time will result in a decrease in your organization’s budget for this academic year and potential loss of privileges granted to registered groups. Please see the schedule below

  • You will receive 100% of your allocation if registered by 09/25/26 at 5pm.
  • You will receive 90% of your allocation if registered by 10/2/26 at 5pm.
  • You will receive 75% of your allocation if registered by 10/9/26 at 5pm.
  • You will receive 0% of your allocation if registered after 10/16/26 at 5pm.
  • You will lose all funding and RSO status if not registered by 10/16/26 at 5pm.

You can monitor the progress of your re-registration status on our Re-registration Google Sheet. This document is updated periodically. Any green box in an officer position means they have completed the Canvas Training. Any red box means the officer has not yet completed training. If your RSO has a yellow box in one of the officer positions, that means that we do not have an officer listed for your group. You will need to fill that position before your re-registration can be completed.

If you have any questions or concerns about the RSO registration process, training, or updating the RSO’s officer roster, please email Student Leadership and Involvement at rso@mtu.edu, stop by the office in MUB 112, or call us at 906-487-1963.

Have a great day,

Student Leadership and Involvement

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RSO Re-registration is Starting Soon!

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Hello,

We hope you’ve had a fantastic summer. RSO Re-registration is just around the corner and I wanted to make sure your RSO is ready. Please make sure your officers listed on Involvement Link are up to date!

RSO Re-Registration and Training

Every year, Registered Student Organizations are required to re-register their organization to maintain their registered status. Re-registration opens August 3rd at 9:00 AM. Required officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Advisor) must complete the training on Canvas. Your organization’s president must also complete the re-registration form on Involvement Link. All officer training and the re-registration form must be completed by September 25, 2026, by 5:00 PM. Failure to complete your training on time will result in a decrease in your organization’s budget for this academic year and a potential loss of RSO status . Please see the schedule below:

  • You will receive 100% of your allocation if registered by 09/25/26 at 5pm.
  • You will receive 90% of your allocation if registered by 10/2/26 at 5pm.
  • You will receive 75% of your allocation if registered by 10/9/26 at 5pm.
  • You will receive 0% of your allocation if registered after 10/16/26 at 5pm.
  • You will lose all funding and RSO status if not registered by 10/16/26 at 5pm.

Please note: All officers and advisors will be removed from the Canvas training on July 27th, so the training can be updated and old officers removed. All current officers and advisors will be re-added to the new training at the beginning of re-registration. Every officer and advisor must complete the training every year during Re-registration.

Update Officers on Involvement Link

As we approach RSO Re-registration, it’s crucial to update your organization’s officers on Involvement Link. If the officers or advisors are not accurate on Involvement Link, the wrong people will get your re-registration information and training. To update your officers or advisors on Involvement link, presidents are required to fill out our E-Board Position Update Form.

K-Day Registration

K-Day registration is still open! The deadline to register for K-Day is September 4th at noon. We fully anticipate all our spots to be filled, so do not delay – register today! K-Day will be held on September 11th from 1:00-5:00 PM at Chassell Centennial Park.

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RSO Officer June Email

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Hello,

K-Day Sign Up

K-Day is on September 11th and is coming up fast. If your RSO has not signed up for K-Day yet, you can do so on the K-Day Registration form. Please sign up by September 4th at noon. If you are not sure if your RSO has registered, you can see who has registered for K-Day. If you are planning on hosting an activity that involves some risk, don’t forget to fill out the K-Day Risk Management form by midnight on September 2nd.

Reregistration Dates

RSO Reregistration will be starting on August 3rd. All RSOs are required to re-register their organization every year. To complete the reregistration:

  1. The required officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Advisor) must complete the yearly training on Canvas. The Canvas training will be reset on August 3rd so every officer can complete the training.
  2. The RSO’s inventory and constitution must be up to date and posted on Involvement Link. If this is your RSO’s year to audit your constitution, that must be completed before you can complete Re-registration. This year the constitution audit must be completed by RSOs whose names start with A-D.
  3. The President must fill out the re-registration form on Involvement Link.

All three steps must be completed by September 25th to prevent any reduction in your allocated budget.

Update Your Officers

As we approach RSO Re-registration, it’s crucial to update your organization’s officers. Presidents are required to fill out our E-Board Position Update Form when an officer transition happens. 

Please note: Only required officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary, Advisor) need to be added through the form and complete training in the fall. Organization-created positions can be updated directly on Involvement Link.

The MUB has space for your RSO! 

As you begin planning events and meetings for next semester, this is a friendly reminder that Memorial Union Building (MUB) spaces are available to reserve now. In most cases, MUB spaces can be reserved up to one year in advance. To submit a room request, please use the MUB reservation request page here. Not sure how to fill out the form? Follow this guide! Have questions? Email mubrooms@mtu.edu for support! If you have any further questions or need additional support, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team or stop by during our office hours. Thank you, the MUB looks forward to hosting your organization!

Have a great summer!

Taylor

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April RSO Officer Email

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Orientation and Welcome Week event submission reminder

Each year, Registered Student Organizations are invited to host events during Orientation Week and Welcome Week in order to introduce themselves to the campus community and welcome their peers to campus. The audience for Orientation Week is primarily first-year students, while events for Welcome Week should be designed for any member of the student body. This year:

  • O-Week is August 23rd-28th
  • Welcome Week is August 29th-September 5th

You must complete this form by April 13th in order to request to host an event during either week. Events planned through this form will be included in official Orientation or Welcome Week promotional materials. 

K-Day Registration Now Open

K-Day is just around the corner on September 11th, and registration is now open! K-Day is an annual student involvement fair held at Chassell Centennial Park with food, fun, and music! Typically 3500-4000 students come out for this event. This is a fantastic chance for your organization to showcase what you have to offer and attract new members.

Use this link to sign up to table at K-Day. Please have your organization’s activity finalized before registering. Registration closes September 4th but space is limited so do not delay!

RSO Re-Registration

Every year, Registered Student Organizations are required to re-register their organization to maintain their registered status. Re-registration opens August 10th at 9:00 AM. Required officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Advisor) must complete the training on Canvas. Your organization’s president must also complete the re-registration form on Involvement Link. All officer training and the re-registration form must be completed by September 25, 2026, by 5:00 PM. Failure to complete your training on time will result in a decrease in your organization’s budget for this academic year and a potential loss of privileges granted to registered groups. Please see the schedule below:

You will receive 100% of your allocation if registered by 09/25/26 at 5pm.

You will receive 90% of your allocation if registered by 10/2/26 at 5pm.

You will receive 75% of your allocation if registered by 10/9/26 at 5pm.

You will receive 0% of your allocation if registered after 10/16/26 at 5pm.

You will lose all funding and RSO status if not registered by 10/16/26 at 5pm.

Please note: All officers and advisors will be removed from the Canvas training before Re-registration, so the training can be updated and old officers removed. All current officers and advisors will be re-added to the new training at the beginning of re-registration. Every officer and advisor must complete the training every year during Re-registration.

Update Officers on Involvement Link

As we approach RSO Re-registration, it’s crucial to update your organization’s officers on Involvement Link. If the officers or advisors are not accurate on Involvement Link, the wrong people will get your re-registration information and training. To update your officers or advisors on Involvement link, presidents are required to fill out our E-Board Position Update Form.

Please note: Only required officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary, Advisor) need to be added through the form. Organization-created positions can be updated directly on Involvement Link.

Advisor Appreciation Day – April 21st

April 21st is National Advisor Appreciation Day! In recognition of your dedicated advisors, we would like to invite you to pick up a thank you card (or multiple if you have multiple advisors!) from MUB 106 on top of the mailboxes to be signed by your organization’s members or executive board. This is an opportunity for you to express your gratitude for the guidance and support your advisors provide.

Cards can be returned to us in MUB 112 to be mailed or we invite you to deliver them in person! We encourage each of you to take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate your advisor for their commitment to your RSO.

Other Important Information

  • Purchase Requests for this fiscal year are due by April 12th! If you anticipate needing to make purchases after that date, but before the start of the school year, you must complete the summer RSO spending form. 
  • Check your MUB 106 mailbox! ALL ORGS have a mailbox! Please clean out your mailbox before leaving for the summer.

RSO Memories/Testimonials

Do you have a favorite memory or a positive story from your time with your RSO? We would love to hear it! Share your experience using our RSO Memories/Testimonial Form. Your submission may even be featured on our website and social media!

Prep for Recruitment Now!

Summer orientation sessions are fast approaching! That means incoming students are going to be scrolling on Involvement Link to learn about all the organizations Michigan Tech has to offer. 

Before you leave for the semester, don’t forget to freshen up your about page. Our top three suggestions are:

  1. Lead with your purpose, but clarify your process! Many “about” pages only describe the organization. That’s great, but many students’ next question is how to join. Let them know the best way to get on the mailing list, added to the roster, or when they can join you for your next event!
  2. Add links to your socials or post some pictures, so students know what it looks like to be a member of your organization. 
  3. Make sure your main contact email is up to date and able to receive communications. Some groups put an organization list-serv, but it is only set up for internal communications. Make sure interested students can contact you if they want to learn more!

If you want a bonus fourth suggestion, add a bit of news! How would you summarize the year, what are your goals for next year, etc. This would be a great way to keep a written and public record of your organization’s happenings. 

The MUB has space for your RSO! 

As you begin planning events and meetings for next semester, this is a friendly reminder that Memorial Union Building (MUB) spaces are available to reserve now. In most cases, MUB spaces can be reserved up to one year in advance. To submit a room request, please use the MUB reservation request page here. Not sure how to fill out the form? Follow this guide! Have questions? Email mubrooms@mtu.edu for support! If you have any further questions or need additional support, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team or stop by during our office hours. Thank you, the MUB looks forward to hosting your organization! 

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Last Days to Spend USG Allocations from 25-26

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Hello RSO Leaders,

My name is Conner Skalitzky, and I am the new Undergraduate Student Government Treasurer. I’ve been on the Ways and Means committee for a year now, and I’m super excited to jump into the Treasurer role and begin working with you all.

Like previous summers, there will be a deadline for Purchase Requests through Involvement Link as our committee has limited capacity to operate and approve requests during the summer. The deadline will be 11:59PM on Sunday, April 12th, 2026, and we ask that all submissions are completed before that time so our committee can work through the last few of the semester. This will be the last chance to use your RSO budget for this fiscal year, which does not roll over into next year.

If your RSO plans on operating and spending funds over the summer, please fill out this Google Form indicating your intent to do so. Please have this form filled out by that same April 12th date. This allows us to allocate our time throughout the summer to approve your requests. Any organization’s request submitted after April 12th, 2026, that did not fill out the form will be denied by our committee.

As a reminder of important dates for your budgets:

  • June 30th: The LAST day of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
    • Your remaining budget does NOT roll over into next year’s. Instead, it goes into the Reserve Fund which can be requested from at a hearing.
  • July 1st: The FIRST day of the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
  • August 31st: The FIRST day of instruction, indicating the earliest we will look at Purchase Requests unless you’ve filled out the form

Once again, please fill out this form if you plan on making any Purchase Requests after April 12th, 2026.

Finally, we have 6 more open Opportunity / Reserve Fund hearing slots for this year. These will be first-come, first-serve. To learn more about scheduling an Opportunity / Reserve Fund hearing for your organization, please visit https://usg.mtu.edu/extra-funds/for information and a form!

Thank you for electing me as your Treasurer this year; I am excited to work with all of you. Thank you for your patience with us, and we appreciate all you do as student leaders on campus. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

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March RSO Officer Email

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RSO Transitions

Transitions between outgoing and incoming executive boards are crucial to maintaining organizational consistency. To facilitate easy transition, officers should start, maintain, and update a living set of documents. This can be created in the form of a binder or digitally in a Google Shared Drive.

Before the newly elected officers of your organization officially assume their responsibilities, it is recommended that the old and new officers get together for a “transition meeting.” This meeting can be conducted in person or digitally to allow the new officers to learn from the experience of the outgoing officers. Officer continuity is a key to growth for your organization, and having a casual, open atmosphere is encouraged. This type of meeting allows for an honest evaluation of the accomplishments and problems of the previous year.

Don’t forget to Transition:

  • Involvement Link (see below)
  • Banking Information – EIN, Account Numbers, Switching people on the account
  • Agendas and Minutes
  • Relevant Policies and Procedures 
  • Login Information to the org’s email and social media accounts
  • Storage Locations
  • Important Contacts (including your advisor)

All RSOs are strongly encouraged to make their RSO advisor the owner and/or manager of Google Drives, Google Groups, etc., in case of sudden turnover. This should be in addition to your organization’s primary contact.

If you would like to learn more about completing a smooth officer transition, consider attending our upcoming HuskyLEAD. Information about the event is listed below.

Updating Your E-Board Positions on Involvement Link

Presidents are required to fill out the E-Board Position Update Form when an officer (President, Secretary, or Treasurer) transition happens. As we approach the end of the semester, new officers will be assigned but not required to complete training. Training for the next academic year will be available in August.

Please note: Only required officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary, Advisor) need to complete training. All non-required positions can be changed on Involvement Link by your officers.

Quick Updates/Reminders

  • RSO Travel 

RSOs traveling over 50 miles from Tech’s campus are required to fill out the RSO Travel Form. More information can be found on SLI’s Travel page

If you request a Verified Absence Letter, please submit the names of all possible travelers 7 days in advance on the RSO Travel Form. Please include anyone who might be traveling. It is much easier for your professors to adapt to additional people in their classroom/exam room than for them to find last-minute alternative exam accommodations for students who decide to travel at the last minute.

  • RSO Roster Verification and Enrollment Forms

RSOs that compete in official collegiate competitions often need to verify their roster with their conference administrators. To verify your roster, please submit the conference roster verification form to the Registrar’s office at least 14 days before the due date. All students who need verification must be listed on your Involvement Link roster. Any paperwork sent to the Registrar should only include the players’ names and any required specific conference information (e.g., how many semesters each player has participated, conference ID number). All other information should be left for the Registrar to fill out.

  • Officers Tag for Monthly Emails

Historically, our Monthly Officer Emails have gone to RSO Presidents, Treasurers, and Secretaries. We are now including Vice Presidents and others with an Officer tag in the email. If you would like additional people to get the monthly email, please give them the “Officer” tag on your Involvement Link Roster.

HuskyLEAD: Managing Organizational Conflict

Join us for a practical workshop on managing organizational conflict aimed to help you navigate conflict in any groups you’re a part of. Through guided discussion and real-life scenarios, you will explore strategies for addressing disagreements within their organizations, even when those conflicts involve friends. This session will equip you with tools to communicate effectively, manage tension, and strengthen relationships while working toward shared goals.

  • Monday, March 16th from 4-5 PM
  • Location: Fisher 132

HuskyLEAD: Effective Leadership Transitions

Join this workshop to learn practical strategies for retaining documents, maintaining relationships with campus partners, sharing important information, and running effective transition meetings. Resources and sample documents will be provided. 

  • Wednesday, March 18th from 4-5 PM
  • Location: Fisher 129

Preview Day

During Admitted Student Preview Day, admitted students are invited to join us on campus and decide if they want to commit to Michigan Tech! It’s a great time for you to share about your organization and help these likely huskies see if this is the place they want to call home. 

SLI and Admissions are looking for RSOs interested in sharing information about their organization and recruiting incoming students before they even move in! This opportunity is only available to the first 40 organizations. Please sign up here. Registration closes on Sunday, March 15th. The RSO tabling sessions will be on Saturday, March 21st, from 11:30 am-1:15 pm in the MUB Commons. Coffee and donuts will be provided. 

The Wahtera Center is Hiring

Are you—or someone you know—still looking for a summer job? Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to promote your RSO to the incoming freshman class? If you answered yes to any of these questions, a position with the Wahtera Center and Orientation might be perfect for you!

We are currently hiring for:

  • Summer Session Ambassadors & Resident Assistants (with free summer housing available from mid-May to Late June!)
  • Orientation Team Leaders
  • Peer Teaching Assistants
  • Success Coaches
  • Husky Connect Mentors

Interested? Reach out to Dawn Corwin at dmcorwin@mtu.edu or visit our hiring page: https://www.mtu.edu/success/now-hiring/

Have a great day!

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