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WHATS IS DSU?
The purpose of DiGiorgio Student Union is to further the student development mission of
Winthrop University by providing a variety of educational opportunities of an academic, social,
or cultural nature outside of the classroom. DiGiorgio Student Union carries out this purpose
through the provision of quality programming designed to provide leadership development
opportunities, to encourage involvement and increase participation in campus life, to promote an
appreciation of diversity, to promote an appreciation of the Winthrop University experience, and
to expose the college community to new ideas, activities, and forms of entertainment
For questions, stop by the DSU office in DIGS 212 and speak to one of our
members or contact a member of the executive board:
Angelo Geter, Director of Campus Programming
Willie Bush, Assistant for Campus Programming and Events
X4757 bushw@winthrop.edu
Andrew Anderson, Graduate Associate of Campus Programming
X2108 dsuga@winthrop.edu
Amandine Farrugia, President
Farrugiaa2@winthrop.edu
Elizabeth Lambert, Vice-President
Lamberte5@winthrop.edu
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Program Board-Specific Descriptions
Live Music Committee - These programmers bring the best musicians on the college market to our campus,
and offer a variety of diverse musical performances to the Winthrop community. Live Music hosts solo or duo
acts, local and national groups and bands. Past events include: Violinist Damien Escobar, Singer/Songwriter
Preston Leatherman, Rock Band the Strive
Fine and Performing Arts Committee - These programmers are committed to exposing the Winthrop
community to arts opportunities such as poetry, visual arts, dance, and theatre, including improvisation and
comedy. Past events include: Drag WU Hosted by Spoken Word Artist J. Mase, Messy Twister, and Poetry
Slams
Lectures and Diversity Committee- These programmers sponsor speakers who address significant issues and
present unique and innovative ideas, debates, and forums to educate and entertain. Students are exposed to
cultural differences and traditions, in aims to open the dialogue on topics of diversity and promote
multicultural understanding from both a domestic and global perspective. Past events include: Open Mic
Night: Raise Your Voice, Awaking the Black Consciousness hosted by Spoke Word Artist Shane Romero,
Dear White People Q&A, and Inspirational Card Writing
Traditions and Special Events Committee- These programmers organize events which do not neatly fit
within the existing committees, and provide a means for students to celebrate Winthrop’s unique spirit and
culture at various campus-wide programs throughout the year. Past events include: Magician Norman Ng,
Blind Speed Dating and Winthrop’s Last Comic Standing
Daytime/Late-Night and Novelties Committee- These programmers sponsor creative, interactive, “homegrown,” or student featured programs during non-traditional event times, which target both residential and
commuter students. In addition, this committee sponsors interactive novelties, allowing students to create fun
and innovative trinkets to take home. Past events include: Pictures with Santa, Pajama Palooza, Cookie Bar,
and Outdoor Movie’s
EagleFlicks Committee- These programmers organize and manage events that are dedicated to providing
various types of movies and films to the campus community. These movie options may include blockbuster
and marquee films, documentaries, independent studio movies, drama, action, etc. This committee will also
organize theme movie nights and create an experience centered around the movie. Past events include:
Avengers: Age of Ultron, Life In A Day, and Selma.
Promotions Committee- The promotions committee is a multifaceted committee that is responsible for
creation of designs, publications, publicity, public relations and advertising for the DSU programming board.
This committee consists of two 2 graphic designers, 2 social media personnel and 1-2 individuals responsible
for public relations. This committee maintains the creation of visual media that can attract all audiences and
enhance event attendance.
(Publicity is everyone’s responsibility)
All positions play a major role in the success of DSU!
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2016-2017 DSU PROGRAM BOARD APPLICATION
Please return completed application along with a resume to the DSU office in 212
DiGiorgio Center or email the application to dsuga@winthrop.edu by Thursday
March 24th @5pm
NOTE: a 2.0 GPA is required for committee members and a 2.25 GPA for committee chairs
Full Name: __________________________________________________________
Student ID#: ___________________
Phone Number: ______________________
Classification: ______________________
Cumulative GPA: ____________________
Residence Hall Room(if applicable): _____________________________________
Permanent Mailing Address:____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
WU Email Address: __________________________________________________
Major/Minor:_________________________________________________________
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Please select the committee(s) for which you are applying. If you are interested in being a
chair, check that line also. If selecting more than one position, please rank beginning with 1
as your most desired position and so on.
NOTE: Positions distinguished with a * have stipends.
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PERFORMING & FINE ARTS
Chair* ___
Committee member ___
Chair* ___
Committee member ___
Chair* ___
Committee member ___
Chair* ___
Committee member ___
LECTURES AND DIVERSITY
Chair* ___
Committee member ___
EAGLE FLICKS
Chair* ___
Committee member ___
TRADITIONS
& SPECIAL EVENTS
LIVE MUSIC
DAYTIME /LATE NIGHT
& NOVELTIES
PROMOTIONS
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER*
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PLEASE BRING A SAMPLE OF PREVIOUS GRAPHIC WORK WITH YOU TO INTERVIEW!
What programs are you proficient in? (Please check all that apply)
___ Adobe Illustrator
___ Adobe Flash
___Final Cut Pro
___ Adobe Photoshop
___ Adobe Dreamweaver
___ Cinema 4D
___ Adobe InDesign
___ Adobe AfterEffects
Each committee consists of one chair and up to five committee members. Every committee is
responsible for all aspects of each event it hosts. These responsibilities include contacting,
arranging, and publicizing each artist along with marketing and taking photographs at events.
(If you have any questions, please email one of the members listed on the cover page)
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Please create an advertisement or plan of action for advertising the event listed
below and hand it in with your application.
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Publicity is everyone’s responsibility. As a potential member of the DSU Programming Board,
you may be asked to use your creativity to design slides, flyers, videos, posters, and other forms
of publicity for acts that we bring to campus. This can be any of the mediums previously listed,
or a new idea. Be sure to include all of the following information and remember to be creative!
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Random Acts of Theater Company (RatCo)
Date: August 20, 2016
Time: 8pm
Location: Byrnes Auditorium
Cost: Free with Welcome Week Pass, $5 with Winthrop ID, $7 Public
If needed use a separate, typed sheet, to answer the following questions.
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1. What made you apply to be a member of DSU? If you are a returning member, how do you feel
you have contributed to DSU and what made you reapply?
2. Discuss some of your biggest strength and how they will help you contribute to the board.
3. Discuss some of your weaknesses and how they will hinder you on the board.
4. What is your impression of the DSU programming board and do you have any suggestions to
make DSU more successful?
5. What other commitments outside of DSU will you have for the 2016-2017 year?
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DSU Recruitment Recommendation Form
(to be completed by a faculty/staff member or other professional)
Due by March 24th
To the recommender: The student below has given your name as a reference on an application to
become a new member of the DiGiorgio Student Union student activities programming board.
Please fill out this form and return to the student.
Candidate Name:_______________________________________________________________________
Name of recommender:_________________________________________________________________
How long have you known the student?___________________________________________________
In what capacity do you know the student?__________________________________________________
Please rate the student on these characterisitic.
Needs
Help
Fair
Average
Good
Excellent
Relating to others
Cooperativeness
Teamwork
Expression of Ideas
Reliability
Initiative
Leadership
Qualities
Resilience
Communication
Work Ethic
Additional Comments:
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Recommender signature
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Date
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DSU APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Fill out personal information (Page 3):
Indicate the postion you are applying for (Page 4):
Create an advertisement (Page 5):
Answer questions( Page 5):
Professional resume
Have a reference fill out the Recommendation Form (Page 6):