Silent Auction

This event is historically a great fundraiser for our Region, and we hope this year is no exception. Make a point to bring an item(s) to be included in this year's auction, your donation is essential. Sweatshirts, baseball caps, jackets, and blankets are terrific. In fact, the more cherished and significant the item, the better. Be creative-interesting and unusual items generate a lot of excitement at the auction, and greatly benefit the Region.

Steal This Idea - Graphic and Web Design Contest

This program provides the opportunity for both student and professional designers in unions and student activity departments to submit their work to be considered in a contest for the best graphic and Web design pieces. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase in-house talent as well as share ideas for others to steal – respectfully of course.

Categories
• Logo/brand identity              •Promotional campaigns
• Cards/invitations/postcards    •T-Shirts
• Advertisements                     •Web sites
• Brochures                           •Motion graphics
• Poster: one or two-color       •Open (none of the above)
• Poster: four-color

Important Copyright Information
Winning entrants grant the Association of College Unions International Region 15 the right to reproduce their work on the Regional Web site, www.region15.acui.org, for promotional purposes only. ACUI assumes all entries are original and are the works and property of the entrant, with all rights granted therein. ACUI is not liable for any copyright infringement on the part of the entrant, and ACUI reserves the right to re-categorize entries and to create new categories, if appropriate.

Steal This Idea - Artists’ Reception

Ever wondered who are all the other folks who submitted their art to be viewed and critiqued by hundreds of their peers? Stop by the very first Steal This Idea Artists’ Reception and mingle with some of the finest creative talent in our field!

Steal This Idea - Judging

Three judges from industry...artists, professors, designers, marketing folks, etc. Judges will choose the best pieces based on execution, communication, color, and composition.

Execution: The look of the final piece - in terms of details
Communication: Did the piece communicate the intended message? Is text incorporated into the design?
Color: Use of color to communicate mood...also use of color theory
Composition: Use of negative vs. positive space Each piece will receive a score of 1 to 3 for each category.

So, a perfect piece could get a total of 12 points. Best In Show Selection: Judges will also be asked to choose a “Best In Show” piece. This selection will be completely subjective, but can only include pieces that were given a score of 10 points or more.

Poetry Slam Competition

Show your rhyming skills to the rest, or just come listen to the best. Slam Poetry is a cutting-edge type of poetry presentation unlike the usual coffeehouse readings. With Slam Poetry, the poets are timed and the audience judges. The poets cannot use props and they must present original work from memory. Anyone can participate. The delivery and presentation of the piece are the most important and this is what makes a great Slam Poet.

Student Hospitality Suite

Meet up with other conference attendees, enjoy light refreshments, and partake in some late night gaming in the student hospitality suite. Games available include Mario Kart, Guitar Hero, and Wii Sports.

Professional Staff Hospitality Suite

Need to unwind after a long day of Ed sessions? Relax, mingle, or have a drink in the professional staff hospitality suite.

Karaoke Lip Sync Party

Get a group together for this fun and entertaining event! Groups of no more than 5 people are given 3 minutes to perform any song or combination of songs, without using their VOICE! Come prepared with your song selections and any props you want to use. The audience will serve as judges to pick the winners. After the competition, stick around to enjoy a regular karaoke session.

Case Study Competition

A case study is a scenario or a real world problem that occurs in the union. Cases may be fictional, but have some grounding in “The Time is Now” situations that have taken place in our facilities – maybe even yours! These cases help students discover the different decisions and opinions that a union staff must face to keep the union a place where everyone can feel welcome.

The Student Case Study Competition allows students from different campus’ to work together to resolve a particular issue related to our field. Each team will make a presentation on the solutions and challenges they faced. Teams will be composed of three students. The presentations will be made in front of a panel of judges who will decide on the winners of the competition. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Students who are interested in participating in the competition will be required to attend an orientation on (TBA). The competition will take place on (TBA) during the Extended Session Block (TBA.)