As the semester winds down, the Student Government Association has been hard at work making progress on various initiatives around campus. Additionally, we have been preparing for our leadership transitions at the end of this year, as well as getting ready for electing new senators. 

Senator petitions have been submitted, and candidates are gearing up for election week. Speeches will take place on April 10 at 5 p.m. in McFeely’s Coffeehouse, giving students a chance to hear from those running. Voting will be open from April 14 at 8 a.m. to April 17 at 4 p.m., so make sure your voice is heard. Results will be announced by 4 p.m. on that Friday, April 18. 

We have had so many new developments this semester as well. We’re excited to announce that a new Graduate Student Senator position has been voted for approval by SGA. We wanted to ensure that the concerns and ideas of graduate students will be represented by your student government. 

We have also had multiple student groups be approved, adding more opportunities for engagement on campus.

During President’s Hour, students had a chance to ask questions and give ideas directly to administrative leadership. We were saddened that President Patterson was unable to join us, but we wish him a speedy recovery and still had a very productive time hearing from the student body.

Additionally, last Wednesday, SGA attended the Residence Hall Association’s Mocktail Night! Shoutout to our amazing senators and ELC members who attended and helped set up the table with our Minecraft Potion mocktails!

In upcoming events, our next public meeting will be this Thursday, April 3 at 4 p.m. in CUB 119. SGA is planning to vote on the 2025-2026 activities budget.

Stop by the CUB Amphitheatre for a fun end-of-semester treat on Tuesday, April 29 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., or until supplies last. Bring your friends and enjoy a break before finals with free ice pops and ice cream sandwiches.

On May 1 at 4 p.m. in the MPR, we will officially welcome in new Student Government members at the annual transition ceremony.This meeting is a celebration of the hard work put in by outgoing officers and senators and welcome in the next incoming team.

Starting soon on our Instagram (@ship_sga), we will be highlighting one of our outstanding senators each week to showcase their contributions. Stay tuned for these upcoming events and to see our senators in action.

As always, the Student Government Association remains committed to building a stronger, more connected campus. We encourage everyone to get involved, attend meetings, and share ideas or concerns as we move forward. With so many opportunities on the horizon, there has never been a better time to be engaged.

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