The Student Government Association is drawing more attention to its presence on campus this week through its “SGA Blitz” that started Tuesday and continues through Thursday.
SGA’s event on Thursday will take place in Presidential Court from 6-8 p.m. Students are encouraged to attend and enjoy free food, as well as suggest possible changes on campus to SGA representatives.
“‘SGA Blitz’ is a three-day activity designed to promote transparency and communication with SGA, and have the student body be able to interact with the newly elected members and introduce new ideas that they might have,” Freshman Council Chair Braden Thompson said. “It includes free food and entertainment.”
Student Body Vice President Terry Nowell expounded further on the purpose of the event.
“It encourages students who wouldn’t normally come to an SGA event to come out,” Nowell said.
“SGA Blitz” is in its third year at the university.
“During these past few years it has developed drastically from a small outreach to a large, campus-wide event,” Nowell said. “It was developed in order to make sure that SGA was reaching out to students during the entire year and not only during election season.”
Both Freshmen Council and Student Senate members will be present to hand out pizza, as well as take suggestions on what parts of campus students think need change. Both bodies on campus help to represent students when making decisions that may affect them. By attending the “SGA Blitz” event in Presidential Court, students will have the opportunity to hear more about SGA and what its different branches do on and around campus. Students will also have the chance to voice any concerns they may have about the year thus far.
The event in Presidential Court is an attempt to establish a connection between the students and SGA and provide students with more information about SGA as a whole. By promoting SGA around campus, the organization hopes to get more students involved. This involvement includes suggesting changes or bills, or even applying for a position in SGA for next year. By having students actively participate in decisions made on campus, the organization hopes to make students feel that their voices are being heard.
“SGA Blitz” not only serves as a time for students to express their concerns, it also allows SGA to get to know those they are representing when it comes to legislature. The laid-back style of the event is intended to produce a more personal relationship between the students and SGA. The relationship developed through the event in Presidential Court helps SGA to better understand those whom they will be serving.
“This is a great way to voice your opinion and have it heard,” Nowell said. “It is also a great opportunity to meet the SGA members and learn about how to get involved. If you want SGA to work on an issue you’ve seen, please come and let us know.”
