PurplePost Purplepost.wiu.edu is WIU’s social media network for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). PurplePost is an important tool for effective communication throughout your organization. On PurplePost, RSOs can update rosters, advertise events, log service hours, create forms for membership, and archive important documents. Online video tutorials are available to teach you about all the great options PurplePost has to offer. Student Organization Center (SOC) The SOC is located in the basement of the University Union and provides resources for all RSOs on campus including RSO mailboxes, computer stations, a conference table, and purple couches. The Leadership Library has a variety of books, teambuilding activities, and board games available to borrow. The SOC also supplies butcher paper, paint markers, and a variety of other craft supplies for banner and poster making. Staff in the SOC is available to help your organization with leadership development or to communicate and collaborate with other groups. Student Government Association and 14 other RSOs have offices in the SOC. Contact: 309.298.3299 wiu.edu/soc Graphic Support RSOs have access to graphic support students (based in the Office of Student Activities) who can design posters, logos, t-shirts, and more. A request form is available in the OSA and should be completed at least two weeks before the design is needed. Contact: 309.298.3232 Document and Publication Services DPS can print quality publications for your RSO. DPS promises services “from concept to delivery”, which includes everything from design and layout to copying, finishing, and mailing. DPS is located on Western Avenue past Thompson Hall and Physical Plant. Services rendered can be charged to university accounts. To place an order visit DPS in person (Mon-Fri 7:30am- 4:30 pm) or go to their website. Contact: 309.298.1000 wiu.edu/dps WESTEC WESTEC is a student-led group that provides lighting, sound, and projection equipment for events on campus (from concerts and comedians to guest speakers and recitals). Services can be requested by filling out a WESTEC service request form at least two weeks prior to the event. Contact: 309.298.3210 WESTEC@wiu.edu Sodexo Catering Catering is available for events on campus through Sodexo with a wide range of menu options. Rooms should be reserved prior to placing a catering order at least two weeks prior to the event. Once an order is placed, a contract will need to be signed and a final count of attendees will be needed 72 hours before the event. Sodexo Catering must provide all food and beverage service in the University Union and Residence Halls. Contact: 309.298.1292 wiu.edu/dining Transportation Services RSOs can utilize university vehicles for travel, but university employees (not undergraduate students) must drive the vehicles. Vehicles can be requested online and approval will be granted through email. All drivers must present email confirmation prior to picking up the vehicle. Fees will be billed to university accounts: sedan $.46/mile; minivan $.50/mile; 15 passenger van $.60/mile. Contact: 309.298.1100 wiu.edu/transportation Union Service Center The Service Center is the spot where you can send a fax, deposit money or pay a bill on your RSOs university account, reserve a cash box, cash a check, or reserve a hotel room.