event planning 101 sarah smith director of student activities wesley college
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Event Planning 101Sarah SmithDirector of Student ActivitiesWesley College
Why do we plan programs and events for students on campus?
What is your event’s purpose? How does it tie into
the College’s mission?
Close Your Eyes What does it look like?
What does it smell like?
What do you see?
What do you hear?
Working from the end of the event backwards, think about the logistical side of the event.
Planning Basics Budget Brainstorm Ideas Date/Time Reserve location on
campus Room/Facility/
Media/AV set up Catering/Food Check request/petty
cash
PromotionEvaluation
Promoting the EventTeasersFliersPostersPostcardsDoor hangersMagnetsT-shirtsTablingCandy
Table TentsBannersNewspaperFacebookWebsiteOrg Sync
Helpful Hints Plenty of resources
to assist you on campus
Co-sponsorship Setting the
atmosphere is important
Giveaways Set a timeline Important to send
thank you notes to those who assisted
Event Planning Guide
• www.wesley.edu/studentorgs
Office of Student Activities•Sarah Smith
•Director of Student Activities