Student Government Association met Thursday, May 5 to discuss topics including an upcoming “On Thursdays We Wear Blue” Field Day.
Guest Speakers
SGA expected Provost Marten denBoer to attend, but had to begin the meeting without him.
New Business
SGA announced the appointment of a Constitutional Revisions Board member to fill an empty seat and voted in Senator for Third Year Student Zoe Wildasin.
President’s Report
Vincentian Service Day: President Vanessa Cadavillo reminded senators that SGA will participate in the May 7 Vincentian Service Day by volunteering at the Southeast Environmental Task Force.
Controversial speaker: President Cadavillo also brought awareness to the fact that the College Republicans plan to bring a guest speaker, Milo Yiannopoulos, to campus on Tuesday, May 24.
Vice President’s Report
Field Day: Vice President Ric Popp announced a decision to “end the school year off with a bang” with an “On Thursdays We Wear Blue” Field Day event to be held on Wednesday, May 25 from 4 pm to 8 pm on the quad. Highlights will include a nacho bar, water balloons, free t-shirts, painting, giant Jenga and other events sponsored by organizations across campus.
Why hold this event on a Wednesday instead of a Thursday? “The whole point of it is, we’ll distribute these shirts and everyone will wear them on Thursday,” President Cadavillo said.
Elections Operations Board Chair Report
EVP for Academic Affairs Kristina Pouliot revealed that Honors program students will now have access to course evaluations when choosing classes. “Kristina championed that,” President Cadavillo said.
EVP for Student Affairs Patrick Pfohl congratulated everyone involved with Demonthon and SGA’s team for participating.
Senator Reports
Crowd leader: Senator for Mission and Values Michael Mulligan advertised a new position he helped create, a YELL team leader. He described it as similar to a spirit section leader where students would be paid to attend sporting events and keep the student crowd excited and moving. “If you’re willing to stand in front of a group of people and embarrass yourself, it’s the job for you,” Mulligan said.
Commencement Speaker Chair Report
Commencement speakers for each of the graduations have been chosen, said Megan Scoville.
Elections Operations Board Chair Report
The deadline for SGA application material submissions will be Monday, May 9 by 5 p.m.