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The '''Events Department''' was part of the [[Education Directorate]] alongside the Teaching department and the Fleet Command Community until July 2020. The job of this department was to facilitate events, competitions and tournaments that allow students to put into practice what they have learned during classes. In essence the fun side of the Education Department. The department has been decentralised, giving the [[Campuses]] more ownership over the event organisation. | The '''Events Department''' was part of the [[Education Directorate]] alongside the Teaching department and the Fleet Command Community until July 2020. The job of this department was to facilitate events, competitions and tournaments that allow students to put into practice what they have learned during classes. In essence the fun side of the Education Department. The department has been decentralised, giving the [[Campuses]] more ownership over the event organisation. | ||
== What is an event? == | == What is an event? == | ||
Events are any activity that isn't a class or teaching lecture. | Events are any activity that isn't a class or teaching lecture. | ||
Events allow Unistas to experience what EVE has to offer, and experience can often be the best teacher. Events can be | Events allow Unistas to experience what EVE has to offer, and experience can often be the best teacher. Events can be PvP-related (although most fleets are run outside of the Events Department), but they can as well be non-combat events like industry, mining, exploration, or sightseeing. | ||
They do not even have to require undocking from a station. For example, lotteries or trivia contests fall under the Events Department's remit as much as full-blown tournaments with multiple teams and rankings. Events can even happen completely out of game! | They do not even have to require undocking from a station. For example, lotteries or trivia contests fall under the Events Department's remit as much as full-blown tournaments with multiple teams and rankings. Events can even happen completely out of game! | ||
== Participating in events == | == Participating in events == | ||
To see what’s on, the best place to look is the calendar, either in game or via our [https://www.eveuniversity.org/events/ public calendar feed]. Most events should be scheduled there at least a few days in advance. | To see what’s on, the best place to look is the calendar, either in game or via our [https://www.eveuniversity.org/events/ public calendar feed]. Most events should be scheduled there at least a few days in advance. | ||
The [ | The [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=104 Corporation Events] section on the forums is where you will find information and discussion on past and future events. All scheduled events should have an accompanying forum post in this section. | ||
To take part in an event, you should read the calendar and forum post for the event you are interested in. These should provide you with clear instructions. Sometimes you will need to reply to the forum post to indicate your interest. This is often the case with team-based events or where numbers are an important factor. | To take part in an event, you should read the calendar and forum post for the event you are interested in. These should provide you with clear instructions. Sometimes you will need to reply to the forum post to indicate your interest. This is often the case with team-based events or where numbers are an important factor. | ||
''<sub>'''Unscheduled events, such as | ''<sub>'''Unscheduled events, such as PvP fleets will be advertised in Corp and Alliance chat and in game mail as well as the [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=104 Corporation Events] section of the [https://forum.eveuniversity.org EVE University forums].'''</sub>'' | ||
== Running events == | == Running events == | ||
Anyone can run an event. | Anyone can run an event. | ||
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Please feel free to use our wiki pages as a resource when planning your own event, and ''don't hesitate to ask a staff member for help''! We are happy when we can help you with creating a event which will be enjoyed by many people, because that's our job for which we aren't paid :-D | Please feel free to use our wiki pages as a resource when planning your own event, and ''don't hesitate to ask a staff member for help''! We are happy when we can help you with creating a event which will be enjoyed by many people, because that's our job for which we aren't paid :-D | ||
Jokes aside, you should really consider contacting the Events Department in advance. For example, the ability to schedule an event using the in-game calendar is restricted to those with the [[ | Jokes aside, you should really consider contacting the Events Department in advance. For example, the ability to schedule an event using the in-game calendar is restricted to those with the [[Sophomore]] title or above. So if you do not have this title yet, you really should contact a member of the Events Department to make sure that a proper calendar entry is being made. And we would do even more for you here, like making sure that your event appears in the weekly information mail, that it doesn't collide with classes, and so on. | ||
=== Okay, so you want to run an event. But how to start? === | === Okay, so you want to run an event. But how to start? === | ||
First decide on the type of event you want to run; you can read through various related subforums like the [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=83 Combat Lounge] and [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=285 Events Planning], and also the [[:Category:Events|Events Page]] on the wiki for ideas. | First decide on the type of event you want to run; you can read through various related subforums like the [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=83 Combat Lounge] and [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=285 Events Planning], and also the [[:Category:Events|Events Page]] on the wiki for ideas. | ||
These are some questions you should be asking for yourself during the event preparation stage: | These are some questions you should be asking for yourself during the event preparation stage: | ||
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For more information see the [[Guide to Running Events|Guide to Running Events]]. | For more information see the [[Guide to Running Events|Guide to Running Events]]. | ||
=== Rules for running an event === | === Rules for running an event === | ||
* Any member of the Uni is free to schedule and run events. | * Any member of the Uni is free to schedule and run events. | ||
* Events should be scheduled so that they do not conflict with other events or classes. The [[Events_Department#Active_Events_Staff|Events Staff]] can help with that. | * Events should be scheduled so that they do not conflict with other events or classes. The [[Events_Department#Active_Events_Staff|Events Staff]] can help with that. | ||
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* Events involving participants or organizers who are not in E-UNI must receive clearance from the [[Events Manager]]. To avoid irritation, this clearance needs to be received before any external discussions or even preparations take place. | * Events involving participants or organizers who are not in E-UNI must receive clearance from the [[Events Manager]]. To avoid irritation, this clearance needs to be received before any external discussions or even preparations take place. | ||
=== How can we help? === | === How can we help? === | ||
The Events Department staff have experience running a range of events throughout the Uni and are more than happy to share their experience with Unistas. A quick search of their forum posts will often allow you to identify the most suitable staff member to help with your event - and if it doesn't, feel free to ask the Events Manager and they'll delegate your case to one of their minions. | The Events Department staff have experience running a range of events throughout the Uni and are more than happy to share their experience with Unistas. A quick search of their forum posts will often allow you to identify the most suitable staff member to help with your event - and if it doesn't, feel free to ask the Events Manager and they'll delegate your case to one of their minions. | ||
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We will endeavor to help you with whatever you need to make your event a success. | We will endeavor to help you with whatever you need to make your event a success. | ||
== Joining the department == | == Joining the department == | ||
* You do not need to be an expert by any means to become an Events Staff. Often, Events Staff will begin with basic events and later expand the events they run as their knowledge and confidence increase. | * You do not need to be an expert by any means to become an Events Staff. Often, Events Staff will begin with basic events and later expand the events they run as their knowledge and confidence increase. | ||
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* If you have read all the above and would like to become an Events Staff, please complete this [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF0yDUYPS62ljW7yi3yLS_cAC6DuwPEx08quv7boWI4-oy-Q/viewform application form]. | * If you have read all the above and would like to become an Events Staff, please complete this [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF0yDUYPS62ljW7yi3yLS_cAC6DuwPEx08quv7boWI4-oy-Q/viewform application form]. | ||
== Active Events Staff == | == Active Events Staff == | ||
[[Category:Events] | [[Category:Events] | ||