Emily Ladig and Haley Leopold
Greek Week Steering Committee - 2016
Written by: Emily Ladig - PC13
This spring, I am lucky enough to serve as a Steering
Committee member for Greek Week, in which it is my job to help plan events for
Greek students over the course of a three-week period in April.
More specifically, I am on the Public Relations Committee. Part of my job consists of coordinating sponsorships and profit shares, developing the Greek Week Rulebook, designing merchandise and creating social media content. It’s exciting coming up with new ways to raise funds and makes it all worth the while knowing that all the money we raise will go towards 6 beneficiaries. Last year, Greek Week raised over $75,000, and we are hoping to beat this goal!
Additionally, it is extremely rewarding to have the opportunity to hold a position that goes hand in hand with my major (Journalism – Strategic Communication), which assists in giving me experience towards my future career. Not only do I love what I am doing, but also working with my 17 other SteerCo members, directors and advisor is a blast. I have made great friends already. It is an honor getting to work with other Greek students who are just as dedicated and passionate as myself about the Mizzou Greek community and the community of Columbia as a whole.
While it is sad not being able to participate in Greek Week events with my sisters, it is gratifying being able to give back to those who need it. I am happy to take part in planning events that so many students are able to participate in. So far, it has already been an incredible experience and I am thrilled to continue planning events for such awesome causes. I am so thankful to have an opportunity like this and I look forward to seeing Greek Week 2016 take place this April!
More specifically, I am on the Public Relations Committee. Part of my job consists of coordinating sponsorships and profit shares, developing the Greek Week Rulebook, designing merchandise and creating social media content. It’s exciting coming up with new ways to raise funds and makes it all worth the while knowing that all the money we raise will go towards 6 beneficiaries. Last year, Greek Week raised over $75,000, and we are hoping to beat this goal!
Additionally, it is extremely rewarding to have the opportunity to hold a position that goes hand in hand with my major (Journalism – Strategic Communication), which assists in giving me experience towards my future career. Not only do I love what I am doing, but also working with my 17 other SteerCo members, directors and advisor is a blast. I have made great friends already. It is an honor getting to work with other Greek students who are just as dedicated and passionate as myself about the Mizzou Greek community and the community of Columbia as a whole.
While it is sad not being able to participate in Greek Week events with my sisters, it is gratifying being able to give back to those who need it. I am happy to take part in planning events that so many students are able to participate in. So far, it has already been an incredible experience and I am thrilled to continue planning events for such awesome causes. I am so thankful to have an opportunity like this and I look forward to seeing Greek Week 2016 take place this April!
Homecoming Steering Committee - 2016
Written by: Haley Leopold - PC13
Homecoming Steering Committee is the core of Mizzou’s greatest and
longest-held tradition. Steering Committee members are carefully selected MU
students that take on the task of planning, organizing and running all of the
Homecoming festivities each year.
After leaving an info session at the Reynolds Alumni Center, I knew that the 2016 Mizzou Homecoming Steering Committee was something I was very passionate about becoming a part of. The process began with an online written application and in return, I was invited for my first interview.
A few days later, after much anticipation, I received an email inviting me back for a second interview with the directors of the upcoming Steering Committee. On the night of my final interview, I arrived feeling more nervous than ever, but I was prepared to make a good impression.
With much anticipation, I awaited the results from my interview. That night, I received a call from one of the directors congratulating me on being chosen as a member of the 2016 Mizzou Homecoming Steering Committee! I nearly fell out of the chair and I thanked the director profusely for the opportunity with a huge grin on my face. To my surprise, they already had a meeting planned for us the next morning at 6 a.m.
I was waiting somewhat patiently by the door at 6 a.m. sharp. Within the next 5 minutes I was in a car with several other new Steering Committee members who I had not previously met, but we were all very excited to reach our destination. It was great to get to know so many new friends and even see some familiar faces. I am beyond grateful and so very happy to be a part of this organization. I can’t wait to see what this opportunity holds for me!
After leaving an info session at the Reynolds Alumni Center, I knew that the 2016 Mizzou Homecoming Steering Committee was something I was very passionate about becoming a part of. The process began with an online written application and in return, I was invited for my first interview.
A few days later, after much anticipation, I received an email inviting me back for a second interview with the directors of the upcoming Steering Committee. On the night of my final interview, I arrived feeling more nervous than ever, but I was prepared to make a good impression.
With much anticipation, I awaited the results from my interview. That night, I received a call from one of the directors congratulating me on being chosen as a member of the 2016 Mizzou Homecoming Steering Committee! I nearly fell out of the chair and I thanked the director profusely for the opportunity with a huge grin on my face. To my surprise, they already had a meeting planned for us the next morning at 6 a.m.
I was waiting somewhat patiently by the door at 6 a.m. sharp. Within the next 5 minutes I was in a car with several other new Steering Committee members who I had not previously met, but we were all very excited to reach our destination. It was great to get to know so many new friends and even see some familiar faces. I am beyond grateful and so very happy to be a part of this organization. I can’t wait to see what this opportunity holds for me!
