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July 2004

The full July 2004 issue of Campus Events Professional in PDF format

Hot, Hot, Hot: Preventing Heat Emergencies at Summer Events
Summer in the United States beats the heck out of winter for events, right? Maybe not. If you are in the southern or southwestern part of the country, prime time for outdoor events is not necessarily June through August.

Hot-Weather Warning Signs
Heat exhaustion and the life-threatening condition heat stroke can move rapidly from early signs into danger. Therefore, it’s important for summer event or conference staff to know the signs and secure treatment as quickly as possible.

The Conference Director as Ringmaster
By David Treber
I direct a circus at Frostburg State University. I mean a real, live circus: cotton candy, a ringmaster, and the dashing young man on the flying trapeze. Each year, we work together with the local Shriners and we end up dealing — both literally and figuratively — with elephants.

New Survey Explains Why Alumni Give
In a recent study, researchers asked American college graduates who they would donate to if given $1,000 they were required to give awa. Forty-two said they would give to a local charity -- only 5 percent said they would give to their alma mater. Why? And what can colleges and universities do to overcome these obstacles?

Planning an Off-Shore Alumni or Donor Event
By Sally Webb
An increasing number of colleges and universities are using events in other countries to strengthen their relationships with alumni, donors, and other friends of their institutions. Whether your goal is to organize an event abroad for campus constituents who live in the United States or to gather and meet with alumni or donors who live overseas, here are 14 quick recommendations.

International Events Resource Guide
Need information on currency exchange rates, health warnings, or passport services? Start your search here.

12 Tips for Promoting Your International Event
When preparing promotional and registration material for your international event, keep these 12 suggestions in mind.

Student Activities
Who’s Responsible for Sport and Recreation Safety?; 21st Birthday Alternative; Guide to Safe Party Planning; Super Soaker Club

Event Management at Forefront of International Hospitality Summit
By Kathy Nelson
The first Las Vegas International Hospitality and Convention Summit, hosted by the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas last month, brought together many hospitality educators as well as industry professionals. The summit’s goal was to provide a venue for outstanding academic research from university faculty around the world, combined with a chance to meet with top industry professionals.

Local Groups Will Shape Industry-Wide Standards
Campus event planners have an opportunity to shape the best practices and standards of the meetings and events professions by joining a local discussion group.

Speaking of Events ...
By Julia Rutherford Silvers
Flexibility is the cornerstone of our profession. But should that flexibility include pricing, too?