Paint the Bridge and Student Activities Fair Policy

1. Paint The Bridge and the Student Activities Fairs are University campus-wide programs for the University community to display University pride and spirit. These opportunities are open to Registered Student Groups and University Departments to publicize their student group and/or University department.
2. All participants of Paint the Bridge and the Student Activities Fairs are governed by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents Policy, the Student Conduct Code, the Student Unions & Activities Student Group Policy Handbook for Registered Student Groups and the guideline(s) for Paint the Bridge and the Student Activities Fairs (see guideline attachments):
   • http://www.sja.umn.edu/conduct.html
   • http://www.eoaffact.umn.edu/PDF%20Pages/SexHarassment.pdf
   • http://www.sua.umn.edu
   • Any organization(s) in violation of this policy may have their work(s) removed.
   • Any organization(s) in violation of this policy may be banned from participating in this event for the academic year in which the offense was committed.
3. Student group(s) using of any University and/or University Department(s) logo(s) must have prior written approval. For further information regarding the use of University and/or University Department(s) logo(s), please refer to the Student Unions & Activities Student Group Policy Handbook.
4. Any complaint(s) pertaining to Paint The Bridge and/or the Student Activities Fairs must be submitted in writing to Student Activities (see SUA Student Group Policy Handbook).
5. Student Activities has a right to review and/or sanction any participant(s) and/or organization(s) who violates these policies.
   • Upon notification of violation(s) and/or sanction(s), participant(s) and/or organization(s) has 5 days to appeal any or all decision(s) made by Student Unions & Activities.
   • All appeal(s) must be submitted in writing to the Student Activities Office.

Paint The Bridge Guidelines for 2008

1. Participation in this event is only for Registered Student Group(s), University Department(s), and Corporate Sponsors of University campus-wide event(s).
2. Panels are distributed to registered student groups and University Departments on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in will begin one hour before the event start time on the first day.
3. Participant(s) can only paint on their assigned panel(s).
   • Any participant(s) painting on unassigned panel(s) will have their work(s) removed.
   • No spray paint is allowed.
4. All assigned panel(s) must prominently display the following:
   1. Registered Student Groups and University Departments
      • Name of Organization(s)
      • Contact information(s)
5. Participation for this event is only between:
   • 10:00 am and 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 11th, 2008
   • 10:00 am and 7:00 pm on Friday, September 12th, 2008
   1. Any alteration(s) to any panel by any person(s) outside of these designated time(s) is considered vandalism and subject to University Policy and/or local, state and federal law(s).
6. All registered student groups and University departments have until 11:00 am on Friday, September 12th to claim their panels. Any unclaimed panels will be forfeited and made available to present registered student groups and University departments on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 11:00 am on Friday, September 12th.
7. Clean-up must begin by 6:30 p.m. on both days and be completed by 7:00 pm. Groups who fail to comply with this guideline may be ineligible for panels in future years.
8. Student Unions & Activities will provide the following items: Paint (Maroon, Gold, Red, Black, White, Green, Blue), and foam Brushes (1", 2", 3", 4"). Panels are just over 4 feet wide by 3 feet tall.
9. We recommend that you consider bringing the following items: Stencils, Masking Tape, Knee Pads, Paper Towels, Specialized paint brushes if the provided foam brushes are not suitable for your project, Your own paint if the paint provided is not suitable for your project. * No Spray Paint *
10. Access to electricity is limited. Should you wish to use an overhead projector, you must supply your own projector and extension cords. In the past, it has not been possible for all organizations wishing to use electricity to do so due to limit electricity sources.

Student Activities Fair Guidelines for 2008

1. Tables are provided so that groups may make contact with students for the dissemination of information.
2. Student Activities Fair registration guarantees one six foot table, two chairs, and a table cloth.
3. Registered student groups hold table reservations by paying the appropriate fee on or before Monday. September 8th, 2008. Please note that the registration and payment deadline for the Explore U-Welcome Week Activities Fair is Friday, August 15, 2008.
4. On the day of a Student Activities Fair, registered student groups will need to check in with SUA Staff prior to setup of table. Check-in will be from 9-10 a.m. Any groups that are not checked in by 10 a.m. will forfeit their table reservation and tables will be made available to all groups on a first come, first serve basis.
5. Student Activities Fair tables and/or printed material must include the registered student group’s name and contact information.
6. Sales of goods/fundraising activities are not allowed at the tables during a Student Activities Fair.
7. Handing out of prizes and “Free Gifts” is permitted during a Student Activities Fair.
8. At least one representative from the registered student group must staff their corresponding table at all times.
9. SUA reserves the right to relocate contact tables during a Student Activities Fair.
10. Registered student groups are not permitted to move their contact table or switch contact tables during a Student Activities Fair.
11. Electric outlets are not accessible to the Student Activities Fair tables.
12. Food/candy giveaways must be pre-packaged and individually wrapped store-bought items.