THE SOURCE

Student Organizations Newsletter

Welcome to the August 2026 Edition of The Source

Welcome back! We hope you've had a chance to relax, recharge, and make the most of your summer, whether that meant traveling, working, taking classes, spending time with friends and family, or simply enjoying a well-earned break.

This summer also brought one of the biggest sporting events in the world, the FIFA World Cup. Beyond the unforgettable moments on the field, the tournament was a reminder of what can happen when people come together with a shared goal. Success takes preparation, teamwork, creativity, and leadership—the same qualities that make student organizations flourish.

As we start the semester, it's time to build that same momentum here at Emory. New students are eager to find their place, returning members are ready to reconnect, and your organization has an opportunity to make a lasting impact from day one. Whether you're planning your first meeting, preparing for an involvement fair, recruiting new members, or finalizing your fall events, the work you do now will help shape an incredible year ahead.

In this issue of The Source, you'll find important deadlines, helpful reminders, and resources to help your organization start the semester strong. Take a few minutes to read through everything, share updates with your executive board, and begin planning for a successful fall.

We're excited to see the ideas you'll bring to life, the communities you'll build, and the experiences you'll create for your fellow students this year. Here's to a new semester, new opportunities, and a great start to the 2026–2027 academic year. Welcome back home!

Introducing the Center for Student Leadership & Engagement

As we prepare for another exciting year at Emory, we have an important update to share: Student Involvement, Leadership & Transitions (SILT) is now the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement (CSLE).

While you'll begin seeing a new name across The Hub, our website, trainings, communications, and campus resources, the ways you interact with our team will largely remain the same. You'll continue working with the staff you know and accessing the programs, resources, advising, and support you rely on throughout the year.

Our new name reflects a broader evolution in how we're thinking about our work.

Over the past year, we've spent considerable time listening to students and campus partners and identifying opportunities to strengthen the student experience. That feedback is helping us become even more intentional about how we support, educate, train, and develop student leaders and organizations, not just when challenges arise, but throughout your leadership experience.

As CSLE, we're especially excited to continue strengthening the resources and developmental opportunities available to Emory's 700+ recognized student organizations, student governing bodies and divisional councils, and the hundreds of faculty and staff who serve as organization advisors.

In the months ahead, you can expect to see continued investments in student leader and advisor education, organization development, leadership development, governance support, and resources that make it easier to navigate the responsibilities that come with leading a student organization.

For now, the biggest thing to remember is simple:

SILT is now CSLE!

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Presidents' Institute is FRIDAY! This Friday, we are excited to welcome you all back to campus and to kick off another great year of student organization leadership. The Presidents' Institute is required for all presidents of undergraduate registered organizations, so make sure you're there! Pre-registered students will be getting more information later today. Register ahead of time to make your check in process smoother. We look forward to seeing you there!

EVENT

Presidents' Institute

Friday, August 28
2:00pm - 7:00pm

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Mandatory leadership symposium designed specifically for undergraduate Presidents of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) at Emory University.

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Fall Student Involvement Fair starts in a week! While all the tables are full, it's never too late to join the waitlist. And even if you don't get a table this time, it's always good to come out meet some of the other 700+ registered student organizations at Emory and find new ways to collaborate. You'll also get a chance to support some of our performing arts groups as they provide the entertainment for the fair. We look forward to seeing you out on September 2nd & 3rd!

Final confirmations for tables, dates and locations will be going out soon!

Join the Waitlist Now!

RSO Late Registration

Did you miss spring re-registration? Or did you just complete your leadership transition over the summer? Now is your time to re-register your organization. Late Registration is open until September 15th and this is your last chance to register your organization for the year. Check your group's Hub Page for more information on re-registration!

If you re-registered in the spring and are still awaiting approval, please be patient! We are working through each of the submissions in the order we received them. We should be through all of them soon.

RESOURCES AND TRAINING

Training 2026-2027

The CSLE is excited to be updating and expanding our training resources over the next year. Throughout the year, you'll have the opportunity to participate in more leadership and professional development opportunities and you'll find a growing library of resources on policies and procedures.

In an effort to even better support student organizations, we are also launching a student organization support email address! To streamline our support systems, please email studentorgs@emory.edu for future questions related to student organizations.

Resource Highlight of the Month

RSO Leader Training for 2026-2027 is live! We've updated the policies, procedures, and best practices, along with the assignements, to create a more comprehensive resource for you. All RSO Presidents and Risk Managers are required to complete all modules in the course, while all Treasurers are required to complete the Treasurers' Training module. Be sure to bookmark the course, as it will be a great resource throughout the year! All training must be completed by September 15th to maintain compliance and access to RSO resources.

Sustainability Opportunities with OSI

The Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI) is looking forward to another year of sustainable, fun, and impactful events and partnerships with student organizations! OSI has a variety of resources and tools available to support you as you start planning your events for the semester. Incentives Fund: Does your club or organization have an idea for a sustainability project and need funding? The Annual Incentives Fund program will open this fall! During the application period, you are invited to draft a project proposal. If selected, you can earn up to $3,000 for implementation. Learn about past awards on the OSI Website! Sustainable Events: Events are encouraged to pursue Sustainable Event Certification. OSI has crafted a Sustainable Events Checklist that is designed to help you plan events that meaningfully incorporate sustainability considerations. By completing the Sustainable Events Checklist, you can receive your certification level, request a banner advertising your event as a Sustainable Event, and enter into a raffle! Zero Waste Ambassadors: If you're interested in a Sustainability Leadership position, consider becoming a Zero Waste Ambassador! The ZWA program provides waste training, education, and outreach to the Emory community to make progress on Emory’s ambitious waste diversion goals. We look forward to collaborating!

REMINDERS

As the academic year begins, remember you can find us in N320 in the Emory Student Circle and our student staff is ready to help you with all of your questions. You can go to lead.emory.edu to set up an appointment with a Student Involvement Ambassador, stop by the office to talk to our Student Support Staff, or find Event Specialist from Moonlight Crew at Dooley After Dark events. They are here to help you and we are excited for you to meet them!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Events

Wednesday, August 26
Start	End	Event	Location
8:00am	1:00pm	Seniors' Last First Day - Asbury Circle	Private Location (sign in to display)
8:00am	1:00pm	Seniors Last First Day - B School	Private Location (sign in to display)
2:00pm	3:30pm	Welcome Back Bash	Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm	10:00pm	First Day Fest	Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, August 27
12:00pm	1:00pm	Advisor Welcome Back Luncheon	Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm	10:00pm	Songfest Watch Party	Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, August 28
9:00am	10:30am	Treasurer Training	Private Location (sign in to display)
2:00pm	7:00pm	Presidents' Institute	Private Location (sign in to display)
2:00pm	3:30pm	Treasurer Training	Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm	10:30pm	Center for Student Leadership & Engagement presents Weeks of Welcome: Movie Night- PROJECT HAIL MARY	Oxford College Quad
10:00pm	12:00am	Twilight Breakfast	Private Location (sign in to display)
Saturday, August 29
6:00pm	9:00pm	Mix, Make, Meet	Private Location (sign in to display)
Wednesday, September 2
8:00pm	10:00pm	The Student Involvement Fair - Fall 2026	Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, September 3
8:00pm	10:00pm	The Student Involvement Fair - Fall 2026	Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, September 4
7:00pm	10:00pm	CultureShock	Private Location (sign in to display)