STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES

Please RSVP online. Those who RSVP by April 25 will have the opportunity to win a special giveaway from partners at Underground Printing. This event is open to all enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.

The entire event takes place at Norris University Center, 2nd Floor

This table has a column for timing, a column for content, and a column for room location of each offering.

12:00-12:20pm	Registration	Norris 2nd Floor Lobby
12:25-1:05pm	Breakouts by Org Categories for Community Time and Interactive Work New/Year 0-1 Orgs TGS Orgs Pre-Professional/Academic Identity, Cultural-Focused, Faith, and/or Spiritual Performing Arts Prog Boards/Recreation	Arch, Rock, Armadillo, Northwestern, Lake, and Scholars Rooms
1:05-3:50pm	Vendor and Resource Expo opens with free hors d'oeuvres	Louis Ballroom
1:40-2:20pm	Trending Topics Block A (check back for specific rooms) "The State of the SAAF," Siyu Chen & Anaya Sheth (SOA) "Managing Conflict in Student Orgs," Hayley Kretchmer (SOA) "The Barrier-Free Value and Recruitment Resources," Joe Lattal (SOA) "Tips & Tricks Working With the Media," Austin Siegel (Student Affairs Marketing) "Student Life Without the Strife," Kelly Schaefer (Strategy for the Division of Student Affairs)	Arch, Rock, Armadillo, Northwestern, and Lake Rooms
2:25-3:05pm	Trending Topics Block B (check back for specific rooms) "Justice and Inclusion in Student Orgs," Malik Rice (ASG & SOA) "Social Media Marketing and Communications," Hope Jordan (SOA) "Cancel Culture in Student Orgs," Hayley Kretchmer & Joe Lattal (SOA) "Transferable Skills from Student Orgs," Michelle Maurer (NCA) "Student Life Without the Strife," Kelly Schaefer (Strategy for the Division of Student Affairs)	Arch, Rock, Armadillo, Northwestern, and Lake Rooms
3:10-3:50pm	Affinity Spaces and Networking	Arch, Rock, Armadillo, Northwestern, and Lake Rooms

Student organizations work with several on-campus resources and non-Northwestern enterprises. This event will build connections between these valued partners and the student organization community. The vendor and resource expo will open after the first breakout session wraps at 1:05pm and will remain open for the remainder of the event. Food and beverage will be available in the Louis Room, and conference delegates can collect extra entries into our prize opportunity by engaging with the vendor/resource fair tables.

Participating Vendors & Resources

• 4imprint
• Associated Student Government
• Catalyzer/Alumni Relations
• Celebration Authority/Clowning Around Entertainment
• Club Colors
• Magnolia Screen Printing
• Make Your Mark (University Archives)
• M.S. Higher Education Administration and Policy Program at Northwestern
• Northwestern Career Advancement
• Northwestern Catering/Compass
• Northwestern Corporate Engagement
• Northwestern Office of the Ombudsperson
• Record-a-Hit Entertainment
• Student Organizations & Activities (SOA)

Vendors and resources can still request a table via online form request.

Students who arrive at the event will receive one entry for an opportunity to win the prize of their choosing. The more activities students participate in at SOAcon the more opportunities they will receive. Prizes at 2024 SOAcon include:

• Wendella Boat Cruise for up to 12 passengers (all must be NU students or faculty/staff)
• Cubs tickets (winner will connect with SOA to find home event date; up to $200 in value)
• Free banner print to promote your organization 
• $250 Northwestern Catering credit to support an upcoming student org event
• Apple Airtag
• Apple Airpods
• 4-pack of tickets to Shedd Aquarium (valid through 5/31/24)
• More to be announced soon!