With the effects of Valentine’s Day felt all over campus, Shippensburg University’s Student Government Association kept matters short and sweet at its their meeting on Thursday, approving multiple student-focused actions.
Council voted unanimously to approve two new student groups, the Civil Engineering Club and Table Tennis Club.
SGA members Council also voted to increase the budget for the Sociology and Anthropology Club. Chase Slenker, vice president of budget and finance, said it was an easy decision that gives the club more event opportunities.
Vice President of Student Groups Christopher Higgins also announced an upcoming event with SGA and the Pride and Gender Equity Center (PAGE). SINGO, a musical bingo, will be held in the CUB multi-purpose room from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18. A $1 entry fee is suggested. All proceeds will benefit the YWCA Domestic Violence Fund.
In other business, the Campus Media Board representative said they are looking to host more events for SU Communication Journalism students.
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) “will be spearheading the effort to make student media groups more uniform,” Adam Beam, the Campus Media Board representative and RHA Senator said, as well as hold events where all student media groups can get together. More information on when these events will happen is in the works.
SU’s radio station, WSYC, also got approval for their annual Up All Night event to be 24 hours again. For the past two years, the event was held during the day for only 10 hours due to COVID-19 protocols.
The exact date of the event has not been decided.
Student Trustee Seth Edwards spoke briefly about his position opening up upon his graduation. Students interested in the student trustee position can apply on SU’s Trustee web page starting Feb. 14.
In other action, the council:
- Approved a budget increase for the Chess Club to attend the Western Open Conference.
- Granted voting rights to Ian Sherlock, Ethan Rosenberry and Kira Wright to the External Affairs Committee.
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