SU’s Student Government Association began its first meeting of the academic year by swearing in Residence Hall Association Senator Ayden Kurtek. He was met with many warm welcomes from numerous SGA members. 

“I’m glad to see a senator in an RHA position who is so passionate about the needs of students living in residence halls on campus,” Transfer Senator Daniel McCleary said. 

Following the swearing in of Kurtek, the vice presidents all presented brief reports. Vice President of Internal Affairs Katie Huston gave a few reports on behalf of members who could not attend the meeting, and she also talked about applications to graduate for seniors. 

Huston plugged the International Women’s Day Celebration hosted by the Global Education Office and PAGE Center, which will take place on March 6 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Several student groups and organizations will be participating, along with local businesses. 

Huston concluded her report by speaking about the need for committee chairs in several SGA committees, particularly the Diversity and Inclusion committee. 

“We think that this committee is important to the campus and to representing the student body,” Huston said. 

During senator reports, Multicultural Student Affairs Senator Marlon Aristy spoke about the numerous Black History Month events that both have occurred and will occur over the course of February. 

Following senator reports, the Activities Programming Board and the Campus Media Board both gave reports. APB’s report included plugs for many upcoming events, such as Feb. 22’s mini golf night. The Campus Media Board gave updates on SUTV, Public Relations Student Society of America, WSYC and The Slate. 

SGA President Lillian Sellers gave a report for the ADA/504 Committee and highlighted the opening of a student lounge in the Office of Accessibility Resources in Mowrey Hall. 

At the end of the meeting, the SGA members voted on amending both the SGA Constitution and by-laws to include a Graduate Student Senator position. Both motions received unanimous support. Both measures will be voted on by the student body this week. 

SGA meets next on March 6 at 4 p.m. 

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