This list is an attempt to group events that garner various levels of time, resources, and attention from various LSC support departments. The goal is to minimize the strain of having multiple events held at the same time or very close together.
Departments that support the success of events such as Facilities, IT, Marketing, and Student Life need cooperation by event organizers so they can effectively support each event (the ticketing system is the proper mechanism for requesting support).
Often special cost centers need to be set up by the Business Office. Marketing may want to advertise, issue a press release, or create promotional materials. The Facilities department has limited physical resources like tables, chairs, and clean-up services. IT has limited audio-visual equipment and support staff. Administration desires to support events by attending or making some welcome/closing comments if appropriate.
Below are examples of the different kinds of events held on campus including a brief descriptor. These examples reflect the overall preparation and size of the event, not necessarily its importance. For example, an event on the “Targeted” list doesn’t mean it’s not important or worthwhile.
Global
This event is almost always the only one to be held that day and possibly the day before or after for set up and clean up.
- Commencement
- Student Success Day
- Duty Day
- Career Fair
- Health Fair
- Earth Day Fair
- Summer Camp Week
- Open Houses (Healthcare, B&I, Aviation, ERTC)
- IceHawk Awards
- Spring Advisory Meetings/Reception
- Semester Start Kickoff
Major
This event is preferred to be the only one to be held that day or at least during that time frame.
- Graduation Fair
- Nursing Pinning Ceremony
- Town Halls
- Choir Concert
- Air Fair
- Clothing Swap
- PSEO & CITS Info Sessions
- Robot Wars
- Scholarship Breakfast
- HS Counselor Breakfast
- Duluth Airshow Sponsorship Weekend
Targeted
This event can happen simultaneously with another Targeted event and possibly with a Major event. However, multiple Targeted events held at the same time is strongly discouraged.
- Speakers at the Center for Equity and Inclusion
- Speakers in the Erickson Library
- Speakers in the classrooms
- Some Registration Days/Events
- Auto Club Student Auto Show
- Food Pantry Food Drive
- Soccer Games
- Group Tours of prospective students, public influencers, etc.
- Speakers for the Mental Health Department
- Social Committee Activities (potlucks)
- System Office Trainings on our campus
- Most (not all) outside groups renting rooms/areas
- Student Life activities (Stressless Days, etc.)
- Open Forums for some job candidates
- TRiO activities (etiquette dinner, etc.)
- Tool Open Houses (C&R Wiring or Automotive)
