SAB Provides a Variety of Involvement Opportunities

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2015) — Director and committee chair applications for the Student Activities Board are now available. Applications can be printed from the SAB website or picked up in the new SAB office, located in Room 365 of Blazer Hall. Committee chair applications can be filled out and submitted through the website. Director applications can be printed from the website, but must be delivered to the SAB office. All applications are due no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. 

The director of concerts, director of market research and director of engaging issues positions are available for application. Job descriptions and further information can be found on the applications.

Students can also apply to be a committee chair for a variety of committees, including Promotions, Market Research, Cultural Arts, Engaging Issues, Traditions, Campus Life, Concerts and Multicultural Affairs. Committee chairs work closely with a number of members of the entire board, such as the executive team, the promotions team, the director of their committee and their fellow committee chairs. Chairs will be given tasks to complete during individualized office hours that utilize their strengths and expand their knowledge of the committee in which they work.

Applicants for the director positions will go through an interview process from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2  and from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.  Applicants for committee chair positions will go through an interview process from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 9, and from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. 

“SAB is excited to release chair and director applications for the upcoming fall semester," said Becca Boom, vice president of internal affairs. "It is a great way to get involved and do something meaningful for your campus and community all while having fun.  We have a great list of events planned for the upcoming semester and we can’t wait to welcome new members to our board!”

Involvement is an important part of any student’s experience and growth at the University of Kentucky. The Student Activities Board provides a place for any student to become involved through a variety of positions. Committee chairs will be celebrated, utilized and challenged through their positions on the board. They will receive a hands-on experience of the diverse and engaging events the board offers.

SAB brings more than 60 entertaining, educational and enriching programs that are reflective of contemporary issues and trends to the university annually. These programs are designed to enhance the college experience for students, faculty, staff and the greater Lexington community.

Connect with SAB at http://www.uksab.org, follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/UKSAB or like them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/UKSAB/. For more information about SAB and events, email Jazmine Byrd at publicrelations@uksab.org.

MEDIA CONTACT: Katy Bennett, 859-257-1909; Katy.bennett@uky.edu; Rebecca Stratton, 859-323-2395; rebecca.stratton@uky.edu