The first Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting happened from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wed, Aug. 27, in the MUB Alumni Lounge. Some of the new developments mentioned include the updated vending machines that now accept dining dollars, along with new microwaves in the library. USG also granted the Sailing Club $952.40 for a Husky Motors rental and gas for travel to Traverse Area Community Sailing Facility, Traverse City. The club will participate on Sept. 6 to 7 in the Gavin D. Memorial Regatta, dedicating their efforts to celebrate Gavin’s legacy and to raise awareness for suicide prevention. This is the club’s first-ever Midwest Collegiate Sailing Association (MCSA) regatta.
USG also discussed K-Day, an MTU tradition that consists of 200 different registered student organizations gathered from 1 to 5 p.m. in Chassell Centennial Park. Students are encouraged to interact with the school’s community while enjoying the obstacle course, volleyball nets, and visiting various booths. There will also be food included, provided by Suomi, Curious Pig, Flavor Blast, and Husky Eats.
The new constitutional amendments were mentioned, specifically the need for students to cast their votes. The amendments change a number of things, including: updating the equal opportunity statement to follow current MTU policies instead of those from 2011, dividing USG members’ workload to increase focus on Student Initiatives, and revisions or clarifications of broad statements.
USG also talked about the Fall 2025 representative elections and nominations, which are currently open. Nominations will last until 5 p.m. on Sept. 7. All undergraduate students have the option to participate in nominations or run for office. USG is looking for 11 representatives total: three first-year representatives, one third-year representative, one fourth-year representative, two residential representatives, three College of Engineering representatives, and one CFRES representative.
For more information, you can email usg@mtu.edu, join the USG Discord server, or visit usg.mtu.edu.
