Top Tips to Celebrate Seniors

Hey Hornets! Although we know it's been said before, we understand that this graduation season is unlike any other. Knowing that the Class of 2020 and the communities that support them are still eager to celebrate and commemorate this milestone, we've compiled a list of ideas to celebrate the grad or grads in your life!...

Celebrating Amidst Uncertainty

By Josh Mandel-Sonner, SO&L Assistant Director A message to graduating seniors, The one word that often comes to my mind when reflecting on our students’ journey from their first day of college through their last final is grit. Many people frequently think of grit in the context of athletic competition, such as playing injured, willing your team...

Manifest It! Vision Board Making Tutorial

Hey Hornets! As we head into the last few weeks of the semester and further into the unknown with COVID-19 (cue Frozen 2 soundtrack), many of you may find yourselves feeling a bit stuck, unsure of what's next, or at a minimum, a little unmotivated. Well SOAL's got just the thing for you! Get out...

Leading Through Crisis

By Christina Armstrong-Smith A good leader inspires others to have confidence in the leader. A great leader inspires others to have confidence in themselves. -Eleanor Roosevelt Leadership is about more than simply “being in charge.”In times of crisis, leaders are tested to show the strength of their leadership skills. Their ability to rally people together...

Leadership at Home

Hey Hornets! While this unprecedented situation has brought about a great many changes, many of you may be preparing for even bigger transitions ahead. Whether that be graduation, the end of a leadership term, or the close of a tumultuous school year; I hope you all are using this time to reflect on how you...

How to: Practice Financial Wellness

By Gwen Anderson, Administrative Analyst, Student Organizations & Leadership I hope all is well with you and your loved ones. On my mind right now, in addition to the pandemic, is the stimulus check coming this month from the government. How many of you have already mentally spent the check? I had too, until I...

How to: Make Your Online Classroom Work for You

By Jackie Pulatie, Sport Clubs Program Advisor For many of you, the transition to virtual courses might be the first time you have taken an online class. With that in mind, check out SO&L's Top Tips and the resources compiled to help you be successful in your new classroom! Taking Care of Yourself Get some...

No Stress, No Bake

Hey Hornets! In an effort to keep both your cup and belly full, check out the recording of our SOAL team member, Megan Piermarini, whipping up delicious No Bake Energy Bites from our Instagram Live earlier today! Full ingredient lists (including Megan's tips!) and step by step instructions are below! NO BAKE ENERGY BITES INGREDIENTS:...

How to: Host Elections from Home

As we head into the final half of this whirlwind semester, many student leaders may find themselves busy adapting essential club operations to a virtual setting. While it may be a fairly straightforward process to translate elements like general meetings to Zoom, or communication efforts to Microsoft Teams. What happens when elections get caught in...

Anywhere Self Care

Hey Hornets! To say that the last few weeks have simply been challenging would be the understatement of the century. Speaking for myself, all of the transition and rapid changes in response to COVID-19 have left me feeling anxious, sad, frustrated and sometimes things I wouldn’t even know how to name if I tried. As...