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Co-Sponsoring Events

For any student group wishing to provide support to an organization or unit outside of SIPA, or co-sponsor an activity, the preferred payment method a direct charge.

Direct charges 

  • Include purchasing supplies and materials;
  •  Paying honoraria or invoices;
  •  Reimbursing out of pocket travel or other business related expenses.

What is needed

  • A memo to Business Manager Stevie Robinson with: A description of the event, the amount you are pledging, and the account number of the group that will be charged.
  • The contact name and number, or e-mail address of the financial officer responsible for overseeing that account (for example, business school, a regional or research institute).

If you are not sure you have enough funds to sponsor another organization’s event, contact Stevie Robinson before entering into an agreement.