On Oct. 14, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held its weekly meeting. The upcoming Town Hall meeting, the LeaderShape Institute, funding for the Fencing Club and Husky Swim Club, a bylaw amendment, and a USG member’s resignation were covered.
USG members discussed the upcoming Town Hall meeting in Fisher 135 on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m., co-hosted by GSG, the Graduate Student Government (GSG), and Transportation Services. Open to the public, they plan to discuss students’ experience with recent parking and shuttle changes. Niko Johnson, representative for the College of Science and Arts, mentioned, “[USG] plan[s] to launch a complaint form.” The form will collect input on students’ opinions regarding changes Transportation Services has made.
During the meeting, Cole Pierucki, USG advisor and senior coordinator for student leadership and involvement, highlighted the LeaderShape Institute, a four-day event at the Ford Center, in Alberta. The experience is for all majors, undergraduate and graduate students, held between the Fall and Spring semesters. It’s designed to help young leaders learn to lead with integrity. Pierucki mentioned, “[LeaderShape] helps you build community with other aspiring leaders.” The event costs 100 dollars, but many student organizations sponsor students to go. The capacity is 60 students. Pierucki recommends applying by the priority deadline, Nov. 1.
USG members voted to defer a Ways and Means Committee (WAM) request of 2,000 dollars from the Opportunity Fund to the Fencing Club. The club wishes to fund travel and competition costs for a fencing championship, but no venue has been determined for the event. USG plans to rehear the request from the Fencing Club once a location has been selected. USG then passed a WAM request of 2,000 dollars from the Opportunity Fund to the Swim Club. The funds will cover an increased travel cost resulting from an unexpected venue change for the club’s championship meet.
With no debate, USG passed a vote for a bylaw amendment which will change the Political Affairs committee to the External Affairs committee. Andrew Palmer, College of Engineering representative, emphasized the change will “not get rid of what Political Affairs is doing, but expand on what they’re doing… this gives them more freedom to work on other projects.” Palmer explained the change allows the committee to work with more individuals outside the university.
USG lastly passed a vote to accept the resignation of their College of Engineering Representative, Samantha Brazaski. USG will now be looking to fill the position.
The next meeting will be held on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m., in the MUB Alumni Lounge. For more information about LeaderShape, visit MTU’s student leadership and involvement webpage mtu.edu/student-leadership/leadership/leadershape/.
