Student Division Contest

Begins: March 7, 2011
Ends: April 11, 2011

How to Participate

The School of Public Health division with the highest percentage of participation will win the division prize — a Breakfast with Dean Finnegan and Division Head of the winning division.

Students can earn participation points by:

• Volunteering at Research Day and the NPHW Film Festival 
• Participate in Research Day and/or the NPHW Film Festival committee 
• Attend Research Day and/or the NPHW Film Festival

Volunteering Opportunities

Please review the list of volunteer opportunities below and see if any jobs will work with your schedule. Email Nichole Axtman, mart1047@umn.edu, if you are interested in volunteering and list out the volunteer shifts you would like to work at the Film Festival and/or Research Day by March 29:

Hang up festival posters around campus/community. Volunteer time varies.

• Unlimited amount of volunteers needed.
• Student must hang up at least 10 posters around the campus and/or community.
• All posters must be hung no later than March 28.

Hand out festival fliers to friends, classmates, etc. Volunteer time varies.

• Unlimited amount of volunteers needed.
• Students must commit to handing out at least 15 fliers.
• All fliers must be handed out no later than April 4.

Announce the festival via Facebook and/or Twitter. Volunteer time varies.

• Unlimited amount of volunteers needed.
• Students can select to promote the entire festival (Apr. 4-8) or select days depending on interest:

Monday (Mental Health)
Tuesday (Food)
Wednesday (Social Justice/Health Care)
Thursday (Climate Change)
Friday (HIV/Sexual Health)
Week-Long

• Students must include festival web page (www.sph.umn.edu/filmfest).

Chalk University sidewalks to promote festival. Volunteer time varies.

• Unlimited amount of volunteers needed.
• Unleash your creativity and chalk on University sidewalks nearby the Mayo Memorial Building promoting the festival.
• Chalk will be provided.
• Chalking must occur anytime between Saturday, Apr. 2- Monday, Apr. 4.

Film Festival Week-of Specific Volunteer Opportunities (Apr. 4-8):

Greeters. Volunteer time is 4:45-5:30 p.m. nightly.

• 2 students per night.
• Greet guests.
• Hand out surveys.
• Students can choose what day(s) he/she would like to volunteer.

Guardians of the Refreshments. Volunteer time is 4:45-5:45 p.m. nightly.

• 2 students per night.
• Pop popcorn.
• Replenish refreshment table with food, beverages, and supplies.
• Students can choose what day(s) he/she would like to volunteer.

Photographer. Volunteer time is 4:45-6 p.m. nightly.

• 1 student per night.
• Take candids and poised photos of guests in lobby.
• Take photos during welcome and introduction from 5:30-6 p.m.
• Camera is provided.
• Student can choose what day(s) he/she would like to volunteer.

Clean-Up after Film Festival. Volunteer time is post-film nightly.

• 1 student per night.
• Wipe down refreshment area.
• Wipe down tables.
• Clean up lobby.
• Total time is approximately 15-30 minutes (usually between 7-8 p.m.).
• Student can choose what day(s) he/she would like to volunteer.

Research Day (April 4)

Hand out event flier to friends, classmates, etc. Volunteer time varies.

• Unlimited amount of volunteers needed.
• Students must commit to handing out at least 15 fliers.
• All fliers must be handed out no later than April 1.

Announce Research Day in your class. Volunteer time varies.

• Unlimited amount of volunteers needed.
• Please ask your professor before making the announcement if it’s okay.
• Encourage your classmates to attend Research Day, Apr. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Greeter. Volunteer time is for 30 minutes during Research Day, Apr. 4 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• 1 person per 30 minute shift;

10-10:30 a.m.
10:30-11 a.m.
11-11:30 a.m.
11:30-12 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
12:30-1 p.m.

• Welcome guests.
• Hand out programs.
• Student can choose what shifts he/she would like to volunteer.

Division Prize

The winning division will receive an Award Day, Thursday, April 28, 7 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. Prizes will consist of: FREE Breakfast, Raffle Prizes, and more. Dean Finnegan and theDivision Head of the winning division will be attending the event.

Award Day Agenda

7 a.m.             
Check-in begins 
Raffle tickets handed out (one per student) 
Continental breakfast available

9 a.m.                         
Nuts about Nutri
tion winner announced.

9:45 a.m.             
Raffle entry closes

10 a.m.             
Grand Prize raffledrawing and winners announced.

Raffle Prizes:

• $20 Common Roots Café Gift Card (must be present to win)
• $75 U of M Bookstore Gift Card (must be present to win)
• FREE Segway tour from Mobile Entertainment, LLC.
• More to come!

*A Winner will be chosen every 30 minutes*
Grand Prize:

• Three students will receive the opportunity to have lunch with Dean Finnegan!
• Lunch will be at a later date. Winners will be given contact information for scheduling.

Students must be present to win all prizes
More Information:
If you have questions, please contact Tricia Truninger at truni001@umn.edu