UMN Campus Ministry Starter Tools & Info

Tools to begin the new school year
With the beginning of the new school year arriving, UCMA would like to provide some very basic, but helpful tools to help you start of the school year with recruiting. Many of our groups have been doing campus ministry for many years and know these things, but some of our members are new to this campus and may find these tools helpful.

Registering a Student Group
http://www.sao.umn.edu/groups/manage/new.php
The first place to start is to register your student group. Registering your student group gives you access to classrooms around campus, including in Coffman Union as well as access to various activities fairs and events that are sponsored by the U of M. All you really need is 5 students and $20. The Student Activities Office is the office that you register through, and they are a great resource to utilize for your event planning. There contact information is below.

SAO Office
If you need an outdoor space permit, food permit, or have a question - this is the place to go
Web: www.sao.umn.edu
Email: sao@umn.edu
Phone: 612-626-6919

Paint the Bridge
http://www.sao.umn.edu/events/ckod/paint_reg.php
Each year the inside of the Washington Avenue Bridge is repainted by student groups and it's all TOTALLY FREE - they even provide paint and brushes. It's a lot of fun for students, and a free way to advertise your group. Here are the dates: Thursday, Sept 14 10am-7pm and Friday, Sept 15 9am-5pm.

Student Activities Fair
http://www.sao.umn.edu/events/ckod/fair_reg.php
Each year there are two Activities Fairs in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Weather permitting, they happen outside of the respective Student Unions, and are a lot of fun for students to staff and they attract a lot of traffic. The cost is $15 to register for one and $20 to register for both. Space is limited so register ASAP. Here are the dates: Tuesday, Sept 19: 10am-2pm (Mpls) and Wed, Sept 20: 10am-2pm (St. Paul)