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				<title>g.combs replied to the discussion Space Hold and Rain Plan Policies in the forum Campus Programs &#38; Events</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/campus-programs-events/forum/discussion/space-hold-and-rain-plan-policies/#post-3451</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:37:00 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/campus-programs-events/forum/discussion/space-hold-and-rain-plan-policies/#post-3451"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Space Hold and Rain Plan Policies</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Sharing the policy I have used in the past:?</p>
<p>Policy: University space is in high demand, and indoor space is limited. As a result, the campus center is unable to accommodate rain/snow/weather requests for backup locations. Indoor spaces that are held in case of rain or snow frequently go unused, limiting opportunities for other university&hellip;</p>
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				<title>g.combs replied to the discussion Student Union Annual Report in the forum Open Forum</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/student-union-annual-report/#post-1956</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/student-union-annual-report/#post-1956"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Student Union Annual Report</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Re: Annual Reports.</p>
<p>I would recommend taking a look at some of the Impact Reports done by student unions in the UK and Ireland.? They have been creating &#8220;Impact Reports&#8221; vs. Annual Reports for years.? The report focuses on their IMPACT on students and the campus community vs. a standard annual report.? They are often colorful, info-graphic&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1533"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/student-union-annual-report/#post-1956" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>g.combs replied to the discussion 25Live Transition in the forum Campus Programs &#38; Events</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/campus-programs-events/forum/discussion/25live-transition/#post-3444</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:38:00 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/campus-programs-events/forum/discussion/25live-transition/#post-3444"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> 25Live Transition</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Carole &#8211; Hello there.&nbsp; Miami University is making the transition because Academic Affairs, as well as Athletics are already using it.&nbsp; If we move the student center and conference services (as well as our regional campuses) to 25Live we will have a whole campus scheduling solution.&nbsp; There is a significant benefit to having 25Live serve as&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2843"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/campus-programs-events/forum/discussion/25live-transition/#post-3444" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>g.combs replied to the discussion 25Live Transition in the forum Campus Programs &#38; Events</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/campus-programs-events/forum/discussion/25live-transition/#post-3437</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:52:00 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/campus-programs-events/forum/discussion/25live-transition/#post-3437"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> 25Live Transition</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Cara &#8211; Hello there.? We recently made the decision to switch from EMS to 25Live. Academic Affairs and Athletics are using 25Live, and have been using it for years.? The student center, as well as all other university meeting/event space are on EMS.? ?Our EMS agreement expires at the close of July and we will be transitioning to 25Live.? We are&hellip;</p>
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				<title>g.combs started the discussion Educational Session Submissions - 2025 ACUI Annual Conference in the forum Open Forum</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/educational-session-submissions-2025-acui-annual-conference/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:32:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/educational-session-submissions-2025-acui-annual-conference/">Educational Session Submissions - 2025 ACUI Annual Conference</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p class="x_MsoNormal">Dear Colleagues &#8211; I am sending this message on behalf of Martin Ryan, General Manager, Student Life, University of Limerick.? ?</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Hello Everyone,</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span>I&#8217;m on the Conference Planning&hellip;</span></p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-63"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/educational-session-submissions-2025-acui-annual-conference/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>g.combs replied to the discussion State of the College Union - Part 2 in the forum Administration, Finance, &#38; Auxiliaries Management</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/administration-finance-auxiliaries-management/forum/discussion/state-of-the-college-union-part-2-2/#post-3552</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:11:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/administration-finance-auxiliaries-management/forum/discussion/state-of-the-college-union-part-2-2/#post-3552"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> State of the College Union - Part 2</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Thank you Rob.? Your perspective and insights are appreciated.??</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br />Geoffrey Combs<br />Project Manager<br />University of Limerick<br />Castleroy, Co. Limerick<br />781-354-8899<br />&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br />&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br />Original Message:<br />Sent: 06-23-2024 22:38<br />From: Robert Rouzer<br />Subject: State of the College Union&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2940"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/administration-finance-auxiliaries-management/forum/discussion/state-of-the-college-union-part-2-2/#post-3552" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>g.combs replied to the discussion Free Speech Practices in the forum Facilities &#38; Operations</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/facilities-operations/forum/discussion/free-speech-practices/#post-3144</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:35:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/facilities-operations/forum/discussion/free-speech-practices/#post-3144"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Free Speech Practices</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Hello from UMass Boston.? ?Please see the link below for a copy of our Protest and Demonstration Policy.? It is item XI. in our Space Use Policy.?</p>
<p><a target='_blank' href="https://www.umb.edu/editor_uploads/images/campus_center/University_Space_Use_Policy_-_Last_Revised_10-5-17.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.umb.edu/editor_uploads/images/campus_center/University_Space_Use_Policy_-_Last_Revised_10-5-17.pdf</a></p>
<p>Let me echo Jeff Pelletier&#8217;s comments regarding time/place/manner.? In my view, that is&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2569"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/facilities-operations/forum/discussion/free-speech-practices/#post-3144" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>g.combs replied to the discussion Food truck contracts/guidelines in the forum Open Forum</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/food-truck-contracts-guidelines/#post-2141</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:19:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/food-truck-contracts-guidelines/#post-2141"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Food truck contracts/guidelines</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Stephanie &#8211; Hello from UMass Boston.? My department oversees that Campus Center, as well as university-wide conference services.? Our responsibilities include contracts for both conferences and the use of external caterers (use of external caterers is rare).? Given these responsibilities, it seemed reasonable that we would manage requests for&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1704"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/food-truck-contracts-guidelines/#post-2141" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>g.combs replied to the discussion External Vendors in the forum Facilities &#38; Operations</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/facilities-operations/forum/discussion/external-vendors/#post-3125</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:20:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/facilities-operations/forum/discussion/external-vendors/#post-3125"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> External Vendors</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Michael &#8211; Hello from UMass Boston.? I am providing a couple of links you may find helpful.? </p>
<p>General Overview &#8211; Vendor Sales and Exhibitor Tables ? <br /><a target='_blank' href="https://www.umb.edu/event_services/non-university_clients/vendor_sales" rel="nofollow">https://www.umb.edu/event_services/non-university_clients/vendor_sales</a>? </p>
<p>Table Request Form and Policies <br&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2558"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/facilities-operations/forum/discussion/external-vendors/#post-3125" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>g.combs started the discussion Events &#38; Campus Police Assignments in the forum Commuter Campuses</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/commuter-campuses/forum/discussion/events-campus-police-assignments-2/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:09:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/commuter-campuses/forum/discussion/events-campus-police-assignments-2/">Events & Campus Police Assignments</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Colleagues &#8211; Hello from UMass Boston.? My department oversees conference and event services campus-wide.? Occasionally campus police are assigned to an event.? Currently this includes events with alcohol, dance parties, and events that may require campus police to ensure safety.?? I am reaching out to other campuses to ask: What criteria does&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1316"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/commuter-campuses/forum/discussion/events-campus-police-assignments-2/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>g.combs started the discussion Events &#38; Campus Police Assignments in the forum Open Forum</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/events-campus-police-assignments/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:09:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/events-campus-police-assignments/">Events & Campus Police Assignments</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Colleagues &#8211; Hello from UMass Boston.? My department oversees conference and event services campus-wide.? Occasionally campus police are assigned to an event.? Currently this includes events with alcohol, dance parties, and events that may require campus police to ensure safety.?? I am reaching out to other campuses to ask: What criteria does&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-166"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/events-campus-police-assignments/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>g.combs replied to the discussion Event Management System Reservation Types in the forum Open Forum</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/event-management-system-reservation-types/#post-2083</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:28:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/event-management-system-reservation-types/#post-2083"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Event Management System Reservation Types</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Re:? Event Types in 25Live.</p>
<p>We have kept it simple, we only use 4.</p>
<p>-Event<br />-Maintenance<br />-Set-up Only<br />-Virtual Event</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br />Geoff Combs<br />Executive Director, Campus Center &amp; Event Services<br />University of Massachusetts Boston<br />Boston MA<br />&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br />&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br />Original Message:<br />Sent:&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1652"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/open-forum/forum/discussion/event-management-system-reservation-types/#post-2083" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>g.combs started the discussion Webinar - Virtual Tour: New Student Unions Outside of the U.S. in the forum Commuter Campuses</title>
				<link>https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/commuter-campuses/forum/discussion/webinar-virtual-tour-new-student-unions-outside-of-the-u-s-3/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 03:02:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/commuter-campuses/forum/discussion/webinar-virtual-tour-new-student-unions-outside-of-the-u-s-3/">Webinar - Virtual Tour: New Student Unions Outside of the U.S.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p><span>ACUI colleagues &#8211; Join the International Student Unions and Student Life Community of Practice, and take a virtual tour of new student unions outside the U.S. from the comfort of your own couch&#8230;or office chair.? ?The virtual tour will explore new construction and unions at:?</span></p>
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<li>Queens University Belfast, Northern Ireland</li>
<li>Simon Fraser&hellip;</li>
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<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1314"><a href="https://communitiesstaging.acui.org/communities/commuter-campuses/forum/discussion/webinar-virtual-tour-new-student-unions-outside-of-the-u-s-3/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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