New coordinator of student activities ready for action

August 24, 2005

This fall, students can enjoy a renovated activities center complete with computers, desks, copy machines and a newly appointed student activities coordinator.

Corrine Carthell joined the Miami Hamilton staff this summer and wasted no time creating a welcoming, functional space for the members of student organizations. Located in Schwarm Hall, the Student Activities Center provides planning support for campus organizations, as well as leadership programming.

Excited about the possibilities, Carthell, who received her undergraduate degree from Miami University and her master’s degree in college personnel from Ohio University, looks forward to the new semester.

“This new space is the big news,” she said. “Students now have a larger area to plan activities. They also have technical equipment to help them create promotional materials.”

Carthell’s office also is located in the Student Activities Center where posters and information pieces announcing upcoming programs already decorate bulletin boards. For instance, Fall Fest is scheduled for Sept. 7 from noon to 2pm. Fall Fest showcases campus offices and student organizations in a fun, outdoor festival with games and food for students, faculty and staff. Then on Sept. 24, Carthell is organizing a Student Leadership Conference. Widely respected scholar in educational psychology, Del Suggs will be the conference facilitator. In addition, Rich Aimes, comedian and hypnotist, performs Sept. 28. And, that’s just what is happening in the month of September.

“My goal is to make The Student Activities Center just that, full of activity,” Carthell added.