The Hive

Fellow Yellowjackets,

This will be my last email to you as SA President.  I wanted to thank you for allowing me this great opportunity and say how much I’ve enjoyed all the work this past year.  I’m excited for what student government will bring in the future.

For now, here are some events to round out the year.  Here’s also the link to the Dining Services Final Exam and Commencement schedule (.pdf) and a link to find library hours.

Bar-B-Quad
TOMORROW! Thursday, May 1, 1:00-3:00pm; Wilson Quad (rain location: Hirst Lounge)
Come get free barbecue, listen to music, and get some giveaways to celebrate the end of classes.  Sponsored by class councils.

Course Evaluations
link can be found at http://www.rochester.edu/registrar/course-evaluations
Please take the few minutes it takes to let the academic departments know about the quality of their courses and their faculty.  Be thoughtful and professional in your responses, as the results will help guide how our school expands over the coming years and will help make improvements for next year.  Make your voice heard!  If you have problems, please contact (585) 275-8131.

Late Night Breakfast Study Break
Sunday, May 4, 9:00pm - 10:30pm; Hirst Lounge
Sponsored by Wilson Commons Student Activities and Dining Services.

Rochester Superintendent of Schools Brizard to Speak
Wednesday, May 7, 6:00pm; Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library
Did you know that only 53% of Rochester city public schools students graduate from high school?  Jean-Claude Brizard, the city’s superintendent of schools, will speak about reform of the city school system, and share his plans to increase retention and graduation rates.  A reception will be held in the Welles-Brown room after the event.  This event is sponsored by the Warner School.

Parking Registration
online at https://www.parking.rochester.edu/cmn/auth.aspx?usertype=stu
If you’re interested in registering for a parking space, that can be done by adding yourself to the waitlist at the address above.  For questions, contact (585) 275-3983.

Also be sure to check out City Cycles, RED, and the RoadTrip Ride Board.  By the way, our College Bowl team just won the national competition.

Good luck on final papers and exams.  If you need anything at all, just reply back to this email, call x5-2908, or visit student government in Wilson Commons 101G.  Also be sure to visit the Hive at http://sa.rochester.edu for all the latest updates.

Warm regards and Meliora,
Alvin

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Alvin J. Lomibao, ‘09
President, Students’ Association
University of Rochester
sapres@mail.rochester.edu
alomibao@mail.rochester.edu
office: 585.275.2908 (x5-2908)
http://sa.rochester.edu

Would you like to be involved in Student Government? We’re looking for highly motivated people to serve as Chairpersons for the Communications and Public Relations Committee, the Policy and Review Committee, the Projects and Services Committee, and Elections Committee for this upcoming school year, as well as Aides for all these committees. Interested? Download and fill out an application!! For more information, or contact Eric Sansky at esansky@mail.rochester.edu or Tyler Socash at tsocash@mail.rochester.edu. Applications are due Thursday, April 24, 7pm to Wilson Commons 101G or to esansky@mail.rochester.edu. Be sure to sign up for a 20-minute interview:Thursday (4/24) 2-7, Friday (4/25) 3-6, Sunday 2:20-7:40. Students from all class years and abroad status should apply. (Extensions are available by request).

Application, Spring 2008

Thursday, April 17; 9-4pm; Hawkins-Carlson and Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library

Support your friends, learn about research possibilities at the University, and enjoy talks, poster sessions, and the Professors of the Year Awards during the Undergraduate Research Exposition. Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Students’ Association, the exposition will be held Thursday, April 17, in Rush Rhees Library. The day is divided into two sessions: morning session, 9 am- 12 pm, lunch at 12 pm followed by Professor of the Year Award distribution at 12.30 pm, and afternoon session from 1 pm to 4 pm. The poster presentations will be in Welles-Brown and the oral presentations will be held in Hawkins-Carlson. Lunch and Professor of the Year Award will be in Welles-Brown.

To Vote go HERE: https://garth.its.rochester.edu/sslcgi-bin/vote/cbwVote.pl

SA Government is looking to elect a new President and VP, 3 2009 Senators, 3 2010 Senators, 3 2011 Senators, 5 At Large Senators, and 8 Class Council Representatives for the class of 2009, 2010, and 2011.  Remember EVERYONE CAN VOTE INCLUDING SENIORS!!

So remember to have your voice heard and vote for who think will represent you student body the best. You can also see their platforms on The Hive (http://sa.rochester.edu), or in the latest issue of the CT. Find out what each candidate represents and the issues they want to focus on.

Platforms for SA President and Vice President, 2009 Senator, 2010 Senator, 2011 Senator, and at-Large Senator candidates can be found here: http://sa.rochester.edu/sa/?page_id=156.

Platforms for Class Councils can be found at the Student Activities Office, http://sa.rochester.edu/sao.

The voting link will be active next Monday through Wednesday, April 7-9. Its location will be listed here.

SA CONVENTION
Wednesday, April 2, 5-6:30pm, Hirst Lounge
The SA Government will be hosting a convention for the candidates to openly campaign.  Each candidate for all the positions will be at a table to discuss the issues and hand out materials to the voters.  There will be free food and raffle prizes for all who attend.  We encourage everyone to come to be able to meet the Candidates face-to-face and hear what they have to say.  Find out the insights to their platforms and ask them questions.

PRESDIENT/VICE PRESIDENT DEBATE
Wednesday, April 2, 6:30-8pm, Gowen Room
Immediately following the Convention, the Presidential/VP candidates will debate the issues of the SA.  Hear this, lively, annual debate, and support your candidate.

Want to affect change? See yourself getting involved on campus? Then attend one of the following interest meetings for the upcoming elections!

Tuesday, March 25th, 6pm in Wilson Commons 122
Wednesday, March 26th, 9pm in Stackel Room
Friday, March 28th, 3pm in Wilson Commons 122

In order to run for an elected position, you MUST attend one of these interest meetings. The positions that are opening for the Students’ Association Government for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year are:

President/Vice President
Three Class of 2009 Senators
Three Class of 2010 Senators
Three Class of 2011 Senators
Five Senators at-Large

Class Councils for 2009, 2010, and 2011 are also looking for great leaders. But there are other ways to get involved, so come attend these interest meetings, and find out how. Any questions or if you want more information, please contact Lauren Sussman at lsussman@mail.rochester.edu or Laura Ballou at laura.ballou@rochester.edu.

Interested in what the relevant issues are for the coming year?  Be sure to check out the State of the SA Address, featuring SA President Alvin Lomibao and SA Vice President Janna Gewirtz.  The Address will be held at 7:30pm in the Gowen Room of Wilson Commons (note new time!).