University Day: September 15, 2009

Featuring the 2009 Academic Convocation and the Campus Picnic and Student Activities Fair

U DayAcademic Convocation
Tuesday, September 15
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building

Campus Picnic and Student Activities Fair
Tuesday, September 15 (rain date: September 16)
3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thompson Hall Lawn


Activities Fair and Picnic sponsored by: Coca Cola Logo

Academic Convocation 2009

The 2009 Academic Convocation will feature the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, John Aber, the 2009-2010 Discovery Authors, and special guest Dr. Susan Lynch, New Hampshire’s first lady.

Academic Convocation
Tuesday, September 15
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building

This year’s topic on health will highlight The United States as a wealthy nation struggling with health care policies that are not working and rising health care costs that continue to increase despite no measurable advantages.

Register for Academic Convocation!

Campus Picnic and Student Activities Fair 2009 - sponsored by Coca - Cola

Members of the campus community, along with the surrounding communities of Durham, Lee and Madbury, celebrate the beginning of the new academic year with a picnic and outdoor festivities held on the lawn of Thompson Hall.

Student Activities Fair and Picnic
Tuesday, September 15 (rain date: September 16)
3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thompson Hall Lawn

Featuring soul/reggae performances by
Toussaint Liberator and Buru Style

UNH Student Organizations & Departments

The University Day Campus Picnic and Student Activities Fair is a great way for UNH students to find ways to participate in the university community. Student organizations will be recruiting new members and UNH departments will be promoting their services and benefits to the campus community.

Want to Volunteer?
There are many opportunities to volunteer at this year’s Student Activities Fair and Picnic. Volunteers from campus and the community are welcome. Register to volunteer!  

Businesses and organizations external to UNH will now be exhibiting tables at the Student Activities Fair

For the first time, the University has offered area businesses the opportunity to market their organizations to the staff, faculty, students and residents of the surrounding communities that attend this popular annual event.

IMPORTANT: Read Exhibitor Table Guidelines

Top Five Reasons to Exhibit Your Business or Organization at the University Day Student Activities Fair and Picnic:

  1. Exposure to over 7,000 potential customers
  2. Establish name recognition for your business among a desirable demographic
  3. Increase your sales by promoting your business with an event-specific coupon or discount (redeemable post-event only)
  4. Establish your business as a beneficial member of the community
  5. This is an exclusive marketing opportunity – only 20 out of the over 200 exhibitor tables will be designated for paid exhibitors

Top Five Reasons why Student Organizations and UNH Departments should display their services and benefits at the University Day Student Activities Fair and Picnic:

  1. Exposure to over 7,000 potential student organization participants and fans of departmental services
  2. Establish name recognition for your organization and/or department among your peers
  3. Establish your organization and/or department as a beneficial member of the community
  4. Network with your peers and build relationships across campus
  5. Your presence at University Day enhances school spirit all around

Exhibitor Table Information and Guidelines for University Day

University Day Student Activities Fair and Picnic

The University Day event at the University of New Hampshire signals the beginning of a new school year.  Part of the University Day celebration includes a student activities fair held outside on the lawn of Thompson Hall.  There are over 200 exhibitor tables primarily catering to the student population in addition to family entertainment and a complimentary barbecue on Main Street.  The campus community, including students, faculty and staff, and residents in the surrounding towns of Durham, Lee and Madbury, are invited to attend.  In the past three years the attendance rate has averaged 6,000 - 8,000 guests.

Exhibitor Tables for External Organizations

How will this help my business?
If your business offers services or products targeting potential customers primarily between 18-24 years of age then this is a good marketing investment for you.  Your exhibit will establish top-of-the-mind awareness among a majority of the UNH student body, as well as the staff, faculty and local residents who attend this annual community-wide celebration.  In addition, your promotional package includes prominent placement on the following marketing materials:

  • UNH University Day Web Page that serves as the main information source for the event
  • Activity map – displayed on the Web and as posters at the event

What can I exhibit?
Exhibitors can present their business or products in an informal, visual and interactive manner.  The more interactive your exhibit, the more exposure you will receive to potential customers.  Exhibiting at the University of New Hampshire University Day Event can help you accomplish the following:

Business opportunities: you can demonstrate and describe how your business provides services and/or products that are competitive in the marketplace.

Networking: you will find potential customers, partners, or talents; getting to know your peers in the community helps your business.

*Please note exhibitor tables are to exhibit goods and services only.  No sales transactions will take place at University Day.

What are the date and times for University Day?
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009.  The event begins at 3:30 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m.

How much does it cost?
$300 for a six-foot table and two chairs.  There are only 20 tables available for paid exhibitors.  Tables are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Paid exhibitors are strategically placed to provide ample viewing traffic.  (Non-paid exhibitors include student organizations and university departments).

What information needs to be submitted to secure an exhibitor’s table?
 Please go to the Web site and complete the registration form to secure your reservation.

Exhibitor setup and breakdown times

  • All exhibitors must check-in at the information booth
  • Setup time begins at 2:00 p.m.  Exhibitors are responsible for their own setup.
  • All exhibits must be setup by no later than 3:00 p.m. 
  • Breakdown should be completed by 7:00 p.m.
  • An exhibitor’s map will be provided to exhibitors prior to the event to help identify table location
  • Parking:  Exhibitors can unload equipment by using the Thompson Hall driveway then parking their vehicle in Parking Lot A.  Please go to: http://www.unh.edu/transportation/visitor/  for a parking lot map and directions.

Exhibitor Guidelines

  • Exhibitor tables must be staffed by one or more people during the entire event from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • All exhibitors must limit their materials to table-top displays only.  Free-standing displays require special permission from the event contact in order to designate sufficient room.
  • Exhibitors are responsible for their own signage. 
  • Bring a promotional item as a give-away to increase traffic.  You can also encourage deferred sales by distributing coupons to event attendees to be redeemed at your place of business after the event.  Candy and promotional items that result in littering are strongly discouraged.
  • Security is not provided for the exhibit area and it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to remove all materials, or accept full responsibility for materials that have been left when the table is not staffed.  The exhibitor understands that the University of New Hampshire does not maintain insurance coverage covering the exhibitor’s property and it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain such insurance.  At the conclusion of the event, the exhibitor is responsible for removing all of his/her materials and equipment.
  • Please note there will be musical performances throughout the event that compete for sound. Sound-generating equipment such as a CD player may be ineffective.

Exhibits
The University of New Hampshire reserves the right to refuse the application of any exhibitor whose display, materials, products or overall exhibit is deemed inappropriate for presentation at University Day.  This includes but is not limited to the promotion of alcohol, tobacco, and adult entertainment.

Rain Date/Cancellation
The rain date for University Day is Wednesday, September 16th.  All the times remain the same.  In the event of a cancellation because of labor disputes, fire, flood, or act of God, actions against or involving the University of New Hampshire or other unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the University of New Hampshire, the liability of the University to each exhibitor shall be limited to a refund of the exhibit fee received from the exhibitor, less a reasonable amount to cover administrative costs incurred.  The University of New Hampshire reserves the right to change the location or dates of the event.  The exhibitor agrees to contact the Office of Presidential Events and Programs at the University of New Hampshire if he/she intends to withdraw as an exhibitor.  Canceling exhibitors will not receive a refund, barring unusual circumstances.  It is understood that upon withdrawal from the event, the exhibitor loses all rights and privileges as an exhibitor and that any space regardless of confirmation status is released to the Office of Presidential Events and Programs.

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