William Jewell College’s College Union Activities (CUA) and Student Life office intend to provide student support. The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated this pursuit, as many CUA events are in-person, large gatherings. Kristin Wooldridge, director of student engagement, described the challenges CUA has faced due to COVID-19. “The biggest issue is…
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Illusionist Craig Karges mystifies Jewell students at first CUA event of the year
Campus Union Activities (CUA) invited self-proclaimed “extraordinist” Craig Karges to perform for an audience of roughly 300 students in Gano Assembly at 8:00 p.m. Aug. 20. This was CUA’s first event of the 2018-2019 school year. Karges, who is, according to his website, an award-winning entertainer, a nationally recognized speaker…
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Students introduced to clubs at Jewell during the 2018 Activities Fair
William Jewell College hosted its annual Activities Fair in the Yates-Gill Student Union Aug. 20. The event was hosted by College Union Activities (CUA) and helped new and returning students gain information about student led clubs to join. Several students, mostly first-years, attended the Fair. The large number of groups…
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Source of organization funding explained
Student groups and organizations at William Jewell College receive their budgets in various ways. Some groups are funded by the College, such as College Union Activities (CUA) and Student Senate, while most groups are required to be financially self-sufficient. However, the College aims to provide support to all organizations. New…
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Photo Feature: Jewellstock
Campus Union Activities (CUA) has made Jewellstock an annual tradition at William Jewell College. The exciting event features bouncy houses, a mechanical bull and tricycles. While Jewellstock is typically held near the end of the spring semester, the event got rained out last spring, forcing CUA to provide alternate entertainment…
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Student and Residence Life makes changes to student programming
This year, student organizations at William Jewell College have implemented several changes to student programming and the way that student events are held on campus. Ernie Stufflebean, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life, discussed these changes. “We have made a lot of changes this year in regards to…
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Inside CUA’s search for acts and performances
(from left to right) Sara Bailey, Kristen Meinhart, Justin Willman, Amber Krigbaum and Ben Shingole. Ben Shinogle, CUA Director, explains the process of bringing performers to campus The duty of the student-directed organization College Union Activities (CUA) is to provide William Jewell College’s community with events and concerts to attend throughout…
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