ACUI Communities | Ashley Katz | Activity https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/members/9f228abe/activity/ Activity feed for Ashley Katz. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:59:31 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.7.91 en-US 30 hourly 2 1c566ce863e1119003e12e6bc0433b3f Ashley Katz started the discussion Pie-in-the-Face / Water Balloon Fundraising Events in the forum Campus Programs & Events https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/campus-programs-events/forum/discussion/pie-in-the-face-water-balloon-fundraising-events/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:38:00 -0400 Pie-in-the-Face / Water Balloon Fundraising Events

Hello!

We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of “pie-in-the-face /? water balloon smash” type fundraising events by student organizations in the outdoor area adjacent to the University Union.? We are looking at implementing guidelines for these events and having conversations about whether or not these should be allowed on campus.?…

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]]> e6c237814d41afb7339f7a060964e728 Ashley Katz started the discussion Event Security & Risk Prevention Plans in the forum Campus Programs & Events https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/campus-programs-events/forum/discussion/event-security-risk-prevention-plans/ Wed, 22 May 2024 14:39:00 -0400 Event Security & Risk Prevention Plans

Hello and Happy Summer!

We are in the process of reviewing our Event Security & Risk Prevention Plans for events in the University Union.? I would love to see any plans you are willing to share along with policies for large events within your Unions.

Thank you!

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Ashley Katz
Director, University Union
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]]> 6ed49ee54268b31103f8b5d16642b632 Ashley Katz started the discussion Alcohol at Student Organization Sponsored Events in the forum Facilities & Operations https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/facilities-operations/forum/discussion/alcohol-at-student-organization-sponsored-events-2/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:08:00 -0400 Alcohol at Student Organization Sponsored Events

Hello!

If your campus allows student organizations to sponsor events in the Union with alcohol, can you please share your policy?? We are starting to tip our toes into the thought of this and would love to learn how this is handled at other campuses.? I would also love to hear your successes and struggles with this.

Have a…

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]]> 508776067192ef7d80417d3373b6e51d Ashley Katz started the discussion Alcohol at Student Organization Sponsored Events in the forum Student Organization Advisors https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/student-organization-advisors/forum/discussion/alcohol-at-student-organization-sponsored-events/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:07:00 -0400 Alcohol at Student Organization Sponsored Events

Hello!

If your campus allows student organizations to sponsor events in the Union with alcohol, can you please share your policy?? We are starting to tip our toes into the thought of this and would love to learn how this is handled at other campuses.? I would also love to hear your successes and struggles with this.

Have a…

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]]> cb602745003ba14f67ed7e7342a21743 Ashley Katz replied to the discussion Venue Scheduling Software in the forum Facilities & Operations https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/facilities-operations/forum/discussion/venue-scheduling-software-2/#post-3209 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:45:00 -0500 Reply to Venue Scheduling Software

Hi Julie -?The switch was very easy for us and we did manual integration of data (which ultimately provided us with practice using the software).? We did it over the summer months and the Mazevo staff was very flexible with us on meeting our go-live deadline.?

The cost was very comparable with EMS – there is a different pricing model (priced…

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]]> ed756da141c82e4e311233a69a2d5872 Ashley Katz replied to the discussion Venue Scheduling Software in the forum Facilities & Operations https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/facilities-operations/forum/discussion/venue-scheduling-software-2/#post-3202 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:51:00 -0500 Reply to Venue Scheduling Software

Hi Scott!

We made the switch from EMS to Mazevo last summer for this very reason.? It has been an excellent choice for the customer service aspect alone.? And it’s an excellent product which is constantly evolving to meet customers’ needs.? I would be happy to answer any questions!

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Ashley Katz
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]]> 3eb81179da6fc99e52e612d4137b0f7c Ashley Katz started the discussion Game Room/Lounge Policies in the forum Facilities & Operations https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/facilities-operations/forum/discussion/game-room-lounge-policies/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:58:00 -0500 Game Room/Lounge Policies

Hello!? We are in the process of opening up a space that will have some billiards/e-games/lounge space/and TV’s.? Would anyone with a similar space within their building be willing to share any operational policies you have associated with it?? Event/usage policies, billiards & gaming check in/check out processes, etc.?? Any information… Read more

]]> 62ba78755af56fba0be770692fed5864 Ashley Katz started the discussion Portable Dance Floor in the forum Facilities & Operations https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/facilities-operations/forum/discussion/portable-dance-floor/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:33:00 -0500 Portable Dance Floor

Hello and Happy Friday!? We are working on replacing our Grand Ballroom flooring with carpet tiles and with that, need to purchase a portable dance floor.? I would love to hear your recommendations for dance floor vendors.? I have received information from MityLite for the Magnattach Dance Floor Kit through Procure, however I’d love to hear of… Read more

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