Apply OnlineAbout SUAdmissionsAcademicsStudent LifeAthleticsSupport SU
Student Government Association

Current Events & Issues


Weekly Events

SGA Meeting, Mondays, 7 p.m., Seibert 108 (Model Classroom)


NEW BUSINESS

Class Officer Election Results

Congratulations to the following candidates for being elected to the class officer positions of their respective classes.

Class of 2009
President: Kate Maurer
Vice President: Brett Harbison

Class of 2010
President: Steve Sassaman
Vice President: Devin Kittrell

Class of 2011
President: Jimmy Valentine
Vice President: Sean Metz

SU 150 Photo

As part of the Sesquicentennial, there will be a portrait taken of the campus community – rain or shine – on Wednesday, April 30. The plan is to have everyone stand in a formation of SU 150. The idea is modeled after the SU 125 taken in 1983.  Everyone is encouraged to wear orange or maroon.  The photo will be used on commemorative postcards and will also be available online.Lines to build the formation will be assembled on the walk between Smith and Cunningham halls at approximately 12:30 p.m. The photo will be taken on Smith Field no later than 1 p.m.

Carnegie Hall Performance CD

A CD of the Carnegie Hall performance is in production and should be available for sale toward the end of May.   The package will include the entire performance,  interviews with principals that were aired on WVIA and playbill information.  The price is yet to be determined but will be between $20 and $25 .   Order information will be posted on the sesquicentennial website www.susqu.edu/150  around May 1.

Time to say "Thank You!"

The Senate of the Student Government Association encourages all students to say "Thank You" to the faculty and staff members that have supported and inspired them throughout their Susquehanna careers.

Beginning Saturday, April 26 following the Junior Open House, the messages will be posted on a board in Mellon Lounge. To submit your notes to be posted on the board, please do one of the following:

1)Write a thank-you note using the materials available at the SGA table in the lower level of Degenstein Campus Center next Tuesday and Wednesday.

2)Place a thank-you note in the folder outside the SGA office.

3)E-mail your notes to the SGA Public Relations Liaison, Brittany Bunting, at bunting@susqu.edu.

Rahter-Reiland Scholarship

The Rahter-Reiland Student Government Association Memorial Scholarship winner will be announced at the SGA Dinner at Pine Lawn on Monday, April 28..

 

PREVIOUS BUSINESS

Primary Election Event at Charlie's

Thank you to everyone who attended the Pennsylvania Primary Election Event!

Easter Break Resolution

The Senate passed the following resolution at the meeting on April 14:

“We, the Student Government Association of Susquehanna University, respectfully urge the faculty and administration to avoid the modification of Easter Break in any attempt to reorganize the academic calendar.” 

SGA Trust Fund Discussion

The Senate discussed the possibility of amending the current SGA trust fund document to create a scholarship endowment fund for service-learning opportunities for all students. SGA recognizes the financial difficulties that may arise from the new cross-cultural requirement and is considering this ammendment as a possible solution. A final vote on this matter will take place at the SGA meeting on Monday, April 21.

SGA Budget Approved

SGA approved the budget for the 2008-09 academic year. For more information about individual allocations, contact James Baublitz, SGA Treasurer, at baublitz@susqu.edu or Neal Lesher, SGA President at lesher@susqu.edu.

Important Message from Alumni Office

Susan Kreisher presented on the issue of parent communication and is encouraging ALL STUDENTS to talk to their parents about the new developments on the SU Parent website which can be found at www.susquehanna.edu/parents/. Students are also asked to encourage their parents to update their contact information at http://www.susqu.edu/parents/info/ and to fill out the brief communication survey at www.susqu.edu/parents/survey/. Any questions should be directed to Susan Kreisher et kreishers@susqu.edu

FUSE Recognition

SGA recognized the Forum for Undergraduate Student Editors as an official organization. Congratulations to the representatives who presented this club for recognition! For more information about this organization, please contact Brooks Olphin at olphin@susqu.edu or Alli Tonnetti at tonetti@susqu.edu.

Executive Board Elections

The Student Government Association is proud to announce the results of the recent Executive Board Election for the 2008-2009 academic year:

  • Michael Ubbens '09, President
  • Brittany Bunting '09, Vice-President
  • Andrew Steele '11, Treasurer
  • Sara Lucas '10, Secretary

Board of Trustees Elections

The Student Government Association congratulates Morgan Rhinehart '10, in her election to the position of Junior Board of Trustees Liaison.

 

 


SEARCH  |  LIBRARY  |  DIRECTORIES  |  CALENDAR  |  NEWS  |  VISIT  |  SITE MAP  |  PRIVACY  |  BLACKBOARD