From Independence Day fireworks, to the sounds of the World Cup vuvuzelas, to thermometer-busting heat waves, this July was a sizzler! As summer orientations continue and students prepare for the first day of classes, we’re here to keep you in the know.
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Tag-tastic!
When we compared campus interest tag clouds, we knew music and movies would be common top-ranking interests. But looking past the top tags, things get interesting. At John Jay College, poetry and Forensic Science are near the top. Calculus is popular at West Texas A&M University. And College of Coastal Georgia? They love their sweet tea:
San Antonio College wins the award for most tags per person with a 10.58 average. The College of Coastal Georgia is a close second at 10.51, followed by John Jay with 9.92 tags per person.
To see what interests students on your campus, go to your Campus Directory and click on “Campus Interests.” You’re bound to find something, and someone, interesting.
Student Groups Spotlight: Enlight
While summer is usually a student’s vacation time, the engineering students of Enlight at UW-Madison have opted to work on control hardware and software for the Maquina fountain outside UW’s Engineering Hall. But they aren’t all work; according to their website, these engineers also have a soft spot for pizza.
Updated New Member Email Notice Design
When a student joins a group through the Student Directory, the leaders of that group receive an email to let them know. We’ve just redesigned these notifications to align more with the directory’s design, and to highlight more of the social aspects (profile picture, weblinks, and interests) of the new member. The goal is to prompt the group leader to reach out to the new student and make them feel welcome.
Stay Connected this Summer
Calling all Student Affairs Tweeple! Join in the #SAChat every Thursday on Twitter, and stay connected with the Student Affairs Community. Follow @The_SA_Blog for all the latest.
Just For Fun…
At Minnesota’s Carlton College, students pulled a truly epic prank last month, transforming their astronomical observatory into a giant R2D2. With sheets, cardboard, and an epic sense of humor, these scamps got their campus looking to the stars. [via Holy Kaw!**]
