SGA Updates

Bill Allocating Funds to the American Society of Civil Engineers

A bill allocating $7000 to the ASCE was passed unanimously. The club requested funds for transportation and lodging at the National level of the Steel Bridge Competition in Corvalis, Oregon. The competition will take place at Oregon State University.  

 

Final SGA meaning of 2016-2017 Academic Year

Executives and committee chairs give their final committee reports and graduating senior executives give their farewell speeches. President-elect Chris Petrillo is sworn into office by current president Jason Maulucci. Vice president elect Nicole Woodcock is sworn into office by current Vice President Tyler Davis.

First SGA Senate meeting of 2017-2018 Academic Year

Senators and committee chairs are sworn into office for the 2017-2018 academic year.

 

Black Students Union Raises Concern Regarding SGA’s Stance on BLM Flag

Members of the BSU spoke during public forum regarding the way the SGA’s voice came across in regards to discovery of the Black Lives Matter flag thief. The BSU hopes to extend an olive branch to the SGA and further conversation on the matter will take place. According to the VP of the BSU, the BSU is “really looking to change the air of Vermont, because for students of color, it can choke you.”

 

New Speaker of House and Treasurer

The SGA is seeking a new speaker of the house as the current speaker, Sen. Alyssa Johnson, is a graduating senior. SGA President Chris Petrillo has nominated sophomore Jamie LaPierre to fill the role of treasurer for the upcoming year.