Event Planning

Student Group Event Planning

Events are the primary focus of many student groups at the University of Minnesota. These events cover a wide range of activities including:

  • Bringing speakers to campus for a lecture, presentation or panel discussion
  • Serving the community
  • Presenting an art show or fair
  • Facilitating a lunch group/roundtable for people to exchange ideas
  • Celebrating culture and diversity
  • Organizing a dance or concert
  • Fundraising for nonprofit organizations or for the group itself
  • Producing a theatrical performance

No matter the group or the event, a successful event requires planning in advance

The resources in this section are intended for any group to utilize. The pages are laid out in the order in which event planning happens under ideal circumstances. Whether this is your group’s first event, you have been suddenly put into an event planning role, or you are planning a long-standing event for your group, you can likely benefit from reviewing each page to ensureing you are not missing any critical steps for your group.
 

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