MOST OUTSTANDING NEW EVENT NOMINEE
Loyola Asian Student Organization (LASO)
LASO's Spooking Movie Night
Provide a detailed description of the event and the population it served. Details MUST include: date of event, number of participants, program purpose (goals, objectives, etc.), use of resources (finances, community support, etc.), and marketing techniques.
LASO's Spooky Night was curated to be a more relaxing and calming environment for members to enjoy a night with each other and enjoy themselves during a stressful exam season. LASO provided sweet treats, popcorn, and drinks for members to munch on while watching the Halloween inspired movie, Casper. We enjoyed this nostalgic film while also providing coloring sheets and colors for members as well. The turnout of the event was great! LASO was able to provide snack through allocations with the school. Our graphic designer, Maxine Olson, created a spooky graphic for LASO to advertise around campus and on social media! This event took place on October 17, 2025 with an amazing turnout of 15 people, considering it being exams season. Before the movie, LASO E-Board gave a quick presentation touching on important updates (membership dues, voting on t-shirt designs, upcoming events, etc.).
What inspired your organization to create this new event?
LASO strives to plan and host events once a month. For the month of October, we brainstormed a more calm and wholesome event that still gathers our members in one place to enjoy a childhood classic movie together!
What efforts were used to motivate and involve the organization's members?
Members were encouraged to bring candy to contribute to a huge candy bowl. We also encouraged members to bring blankets, pillows, and a stuffed animal to make themselves even more comfortable while watching the movie.
Did the organization overcome any challenges that arose while planning and implementing the event? How?
We did not have any problems arise during this event.
