I am always surprised when a student comes to tell me that they have no idea how to get involved with our student government. While we are always welcoming new people, there are many who only become engaged when something they don't like get involved. And we get accused of all kinds of things.
The truth remains the same: we are open and welcoming to everyone. You just need to approach us.
Here are a couple of things you can get involved in:
You are welcome to join every senate meeting of the school year. We meet every Wednesday at 7pm in the Century Room in Christensen Center.
Soapbox at the beginning of our senate meeting every Wednesday at 7pm. Email dirie@augsburg.edu to let her know when and the subject you will speak about. You get 7 mnts to do that.
Become a senator - email martinez1@augsburg.edu - we might have special elections in the next couple of weeks, so you might be able to run. You will need 30 signatures from students in your class (senior, sophomore, etc).
Concerns Committee - join this committee to help us solve things on campus. Email negron@augsburg.edu
Of course, all student organizations have something to do with student government. Join a student organization too!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
One of the Greats Leaves Augsburg
Carrie Carroll is one of those people who make you feel comfortable to be you the first time you meet her. At least that's how I felt when I met Carrie at a college fair years ago.
Carrie first helped me navigate the system to enter Augsburg and excel once there. Carrie has also been my confident, a great friend. Carrie has been there whenever I needed someone to talk to and always with a smile (and often times with a pretty good joke).
Carrie has been at Augsburg probably since the College was founded in 1869 and has seen the many changes the school has gone through. I believe Augsburg is moving towards breaking ground because of its mission and its commitment to all students. Now, President Pribbenow has been key to making this place even better. However, like with every other big change (and how we purposefully and thoughtfully respond to it), a vision of a place like Augsburg cannot be moved forward with out the commitment of other key players.
While the President really is the one who envisions (and he has done it with the rest of the college), Carrie is one of those people whose work and commitment have moved the college to where it is today. The student body has changed because Carrie has been adamant in attracting a whole spectrum of students. Carrie has been challenging racist notions coming from staff and faculty (yes, faculty too) about our new student body. Carrie has greatly helped debunk stereotypes about all students and has been proactive in ensuring that the college is ready to serve well all of its students. Carrie has in many senses made Augsburg what it is today.
It is sad to know she is leaving Augsburg. I am sad she is leaving. I know that I am going to cry to see her leave. My last months of my undergrad are going to be different. But I so wish Carrie the best at her new job at Luther College in St. Paul. I know I have a friend in her and certainly see each other. And I don't think I can get rid of her if I wanted anyways (at least that's the b-day card message I got this year).
Carrie, there is nothing else I can say, but thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Carrie first helped me navigate the system to enter Augsburg and excel once there. Carrie has also been my confident, a great friend. Carrie has been there whenever I needed someone to talk to and always with a smile (and often times with a pretty good joke).
Carrie has been at Augsburg probably since the College was founded in 1869 and has seen the many changes the school has gone through. I believe Augsburg is moving towards breaking ground because of its mission and its commitment to all students. Now, President Pribbenow has been key to making this place even better. However, like with every other big change (and how we purposefully and thoughtfully respond to it), a vision of a place like Augsburg cannot be moved forward with out the commitment of other key players.
While the President really is the one who envisions (and he has done it with the rest of the college), Carrie is one of those people whose work and commitment have moved the college to where it is today. The student body has changed because Carrie has been adamant in attracting a whole spectrum of students. Carrie has been challenging racist notions coming from staff and faculty (yes, faculty too) about our new student body. Carrie has greatly helped debunk stereotypes about all students and has been proactive in ensuring that the college is ready to serve well all of its students. Carrie has in many senses made Augsburg what it is today.
It is sad to know she is leaving Augsburg. I am sad she is leaving. I know that I am going to cry to see her leave. My last months of my undergrad are going to be different. But I so wish Carrie the best at her new job at Luther College in St. Paul. I know I have a friend in her and certainly see each other. And I don't think I can get rid of her if I wanted anyways (at least that's the b-day card message I got this year).
Carrie, there is nothing else I can say, but thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Undesired Bo Burnham
Alright people, I am just the student body president. I am not student a dictator that is. I do not and will not act as one even if it would make some things a lot more simpler. It was not and never was up to me to decide whether or not Bo Burnham could come to Augsburg and get paid with the students', our money.
As many here, I put my trust in the organizations that made this event possible. They surveyed the campus and it seems that these were the results. I am not going to speculate in how good or how flawed the system really is. I am sure there could be improvements though.
I have had many people now come up to me to tell me they did not like the event this past Friday where Bo Burnham participated. I am trying to be unbiased here, but I have yet to hear that it was a good event. I chose not to attend the event after I heard a couple songs from the artist. I also thought it was a poor decision, but again, bringing him was not up to me. [I did participate in the survey]
Now, for those who want to do something, actually, there are somethings that can be done (and people have to take ownership for what they say as I have told those who have come up to me (and be civil too)). People can talk to the leaders of the student organizations and let them know how you feel. Make sure to express what would make the process of choosing artists and events overall better. People can come to our senate meetings and express their opinion as well and ask us to do something if desired. Of course, the ECHO is always a good place to express what we think as well.
As always, student government is open to everyone. Attend our meetings every Wednesday at 7pm. Email stugov@augsburg.edu if you would like more details on our meetings, have concerns, or comments.
As many here, I put my trust in the organizations that made this event possible. They surveyed the campus and it seems that these were the results. I am not going to speculate in how good or how flawed the system really is. I am sure there could be improvements though.
I have had many people now come up to me to tell me they did not like the event this past Friday where Bo Burnham participated. I am trying to be unbiased here, but I have yet to hear that it was a good event. I chose not to attend the event after I heard a couple songs from the artist. I also thought it was a poor decision, but again, bringing him was not up to me. [I did participate in the survey]
Now, for those who want to do something, actually, there are somethings that can be done (and people have to take ownership for what they say as I have told those who have come up to me (and be civil too)). People can talk to the leaders of the student organizations and let them know how you feel. Make sure to express what would make the process of choosing artists and events overall better. People can come to our senate meetings and express their opinion as well and ask us to do something if desired. Of course, the ECHO is always a good place to express what we think as well.
As always, student government is open to everyone. Attend our meetings every Wednesday at 7pm. Email stugov@augsburg.edu if you would like more details on our meetings, have concerns, or comments.
Servin' in the 612
Alright, the time is right. We shall begin doing some work along with others.
Student Government has been working with LINK in the past months to plan some cool things. Here are some details on that:
*February 4-6*
Friday: CAMPUS KITCHEN SHIFT - 5-8pm
- Meet at Campus Kitchens door at 5 to help prepare food, leave at 5:30 to deliver food, eat with the residents, return by 8.
Transport: Campus kitchens van seats 7, anyone else wanna drive?
Who: We can take as many people as we can drive!! Ideally like 15. (2 additional cars?)
Contact: Brian Coy and Erika Coe, campuskitchen@augsburg.edu
Saturday: URBAN HOMEWORKS - Two shifts of home improvement projects - 7:30-12:30 and 11-4:30
- Group #1: 7:30 to 12:30 – Meet and take bus to location. Have lunch and return to campus by 12:30.
- Group #2: 11:00 to 4:30 – meet and take bus to location. Have lunch with other auggies, work and return by 4:30.
House Location: 3351 Park Ave., a block from my house! :)
Who: - Max of 15 for each shift, 30 total spots.
Contact: John Lundberg, 612-703-9093 jon@urbanhomeworks.com
Sunday: HEART OF THE BEAST PUPPET THEATER - 2:10-6:30pm
- 2:10 - Depart for the bus. Watch a show and help strike the set/do some cleaning! Back at school by 6:30pm, possibly before.
Who: - Roughly 10 people would be good.
Contact: Margery Otto, 612-721-2535 x14, motto @hobt.org
BRIAN COYLE GIRLS BASKETBALL - 5:40-8:15
- Meet at 5:40 – walk to Brian Coyle and play basket ball with some girls. Return by 8:15
Who: -Only females please :) As many as we can get to come would be great!
Contact: Shukri (Lucky) Dirie, dirie@augsburg.edu
EVERYONE:
-We need more drivers for Campus Kitchen! Anyone able to drive some folks?
- Tabling times next week: Monday, Wednesday, THursday, Friday from 10-1. PLEASE EMAIL svanoe@augsburg.edu times that you can do! It would be great if everyone could do at least an hour :)
- Sunday at 3:30 we'll be painting the skyway! Please come if you can so we can do it really quickly!
- Would someone like to lead the other Urban Homework shift or the HOTB adventure? Let me know!
Hope you can participate or let others know about this great opportunities!
Student Government has been working with LINK in the past months to plan some cool things. Here are some details on that:
*February 4-6*
Friday: CAMPUS KITCHEN SHIFT - 5-8pm
- Meet at Campus Kitchens door at 5 to help prepare food, leave at 5:30 to deliver food, eat with the residents, return by 8.
Transport: Campus kitchens van seats 7, anyone else wanna drive?
Who: We can take as many people as we can drive!! Ideally like 15. (2 additional cars?)
Contact: Brian Coy and Erika Coe, campuskitchen@augsburg.edu
Saturday: URBAN HOMEWORKS - Two shifts of home improvement projects - 7:30-12:30 and 11-4:30
- Group #1: 7:30 to 12:30 – Meet and take bus to location. Have lunch and return to campus by 12:30.
- Group #2: 11:00 to 4:30 – meet and take bus to location. Have lunch with other auggies, work and return by 4:30.
House Location: 3351 Park Ave., a block from my house! :)
Who: - Max of 15 for each shift, 30 total spots.
Contact: John Lundberg, 612-703-9093 jon@urbanhomeworks.com
Sunday: HEART OF THE BEAST PUPPET THEATER - 2:10-6:30pm
- 2:10 - Depart for the bus. Watch a show and help strike the set/do some cleaning! Back at school by 6:30pm, possibly before.
Who: - Roughly 10 people would be good.
Contact: Margery Otto, 612-721-2535 x14, motto @hobt.org
BRIAN COYLE GIRLS BASKETBALL - 5:40-8:15
- Meet at 5:40 – walk to Brian Coyle and play basket ball with some girls. Return by 8:15
Who: -Only females please :) As many as we can get to come would be great!
Contact: Shukri (Lucky) Dirie, dirie@augsburg.edu
EVERYONE:
-We need more drivers for Campus Kitchen! Anyone able to drive some folks?
- Tabling times next week: Monday, Wednesday, THursday, Friday from 10-1. PLEASE EMAIL svanoe@augsburg.edu times that you can do! It would be great if everyone could do at least an hour :)
- Sunday at 3:30 we'll be painting the skyway! Please come if you can so we can do it really quickly!
- Would someone like to lead the other Urban Homework shift or the HOTB adventure? Let me know!
Hope you can participate or let others know about this great opportunities!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Augsburg Students Support the DREAM Act, Support Eachother
Last year, Augsburg Day Student Government passed a resolution supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the DREAM Act.
Today, as Student Body President of Augsburg College, I reaffirm that support. We have been waiting for this for years and today is the day. Whatever happens though we must remember that students of all walks of life have come together to support one another.
Today we demonstrate our support for our students throughout the nation. Today we, together, have achieved to bring this proposal all the way to the Senate, just closer to the President's desk for approval. Today we create a way for young people to fulfill their dreams, to be able to serve the country.
Ale, an Augsburg student and who has been in a hunger strike along other young people since last week, has put herself at peril for the rest of us. As another Augsburg student, all I can say is, "Go Auggies!." As a friend, Ale makes me and all those around her proud. As a young person, students like Ale energize us to keep going. As another human being, Ale and the other students driving to DC right now for the DREAM vote, only makes me think that we can all be better.
We need the DREAM Act. We need all beneficiaries here. Not are only students will benefit; the rest of the nation will benefit greatly as well. It must pass today.
In solidarity.
Today, as Student Body President of Augsburg College, I reaffirm that support. We have been waiting for this for years and today is the day. Whatever happens though we must remember that students of all walks of life have come together to support one another.
Today we demonstrate our support for our students throughout the nation. Today we, together, have achieved to bring this proposal all the way to the Senate, just closer to the President's desk for approval. Today we create a way for young people to fulfill their dreams, to be able to serve the country.
Ale, an Augsburg student and who has been in a hunger strike along other young people since last week, has put herself at peril for the rest of us. As another Augsburg student, all I can say is, "Go Auggies!." As a friend, Ale makes me and all those around her proud. As a young person, students like Ale energize us to keep going. As another human being, Ale and the other students driving to DC right now for the DREAM vote, only makes me think that we can all be better.
We need the DREAM Act. We need all beneficiaries here. Not are only students will benefit; the rest of the nation will benefit greatly as well. It must pass today.
In solidarity.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
DREAM Act passes House, Moves to Senate - Action Needed
from friends (don't have time to weight in; gotta work for Summit for undocumented students' allies in MN at Augsburg College):
YESTERDAY A LIGHT SHOWN IN THE DARKNESS -- the House passed the DREAM Act --- YOU did it. Thank you.
1. 216-198 roll call Wednesday, A "yes" vote is a vote to pass the bill. Voting yes were 208 Democrats and 8 Republicans. Voting no were 38 Democrats and 160 Republicans.
MINNESOTA - Democrats — Ellison, Y; McCollum, Y; Oberstar, Y; Peterson, N; Walz, Y. /// Republicans — Bachmann, N; Kline, N; Paulsen, N
NORTH DAKOTA - Democrats — Pomeroy, Y
SOUTH DAKOTA - Democrats — Herseth Sandlin, Y.
* * * * *NO TIME TO REST* * * * *
2. …now the hard part: passing DREAM in the SENATE! The Senate is scheduled to vote on the DREAM Act TODAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, AT 11am EASTERN TIME (10am Central). IT'S TIGHT. We know many of you are receiving multiple messages urging you to take action! On behalf of the AFFIRM Coalition, we urge you to call using the Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121.
LOCAL SITUATION -
North Dakota: Senator Byron Dorgan - WE ARE TOLD HE IS VOTING 'YES' - calls of thank you and support encouraged.
Senator Kent Conrad
South Dakota: Senators Tim Johnson and John Thune.
Minnesota - BOTH Senator Franken and Klobuchar are cosponsors and are 'Yes' votes. Thanks are needed.
Even if you do not live in their districts, call – and please FORWARD this to colleagues, church and denominational leaders, friends and family who do live, work in, etc. their districts.
3. NATIONAL 'TARGET LIST' BELOW - THIS IS THE FINAL CHANCE - VOTES ARE INCREDIBLY TIGHT! PLEASE, call and pass this information on to everyone you know! Thank you again!
MISSOURI
McCaskill: (202) 224-6154
LOUISIANA
Landrieu: (202) 224-5824
NORTH CAROLINA
Hagan: (202) 224-6342
INDIANA
Lugar: (202) 224-4814
UTAH
Bennett: (202) 224-5444
Hatch: (202) 224-5251
OHIO
Voinovich: (202) 224-3353
MAINE
Collins: (202) 224-2523
Snowe: (202) 224-5344
FLORIDA
LeMieux: (202) 224-3041
TEXAS
Hutchison: (202) 224-5922
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Gregg: (202) 224-3324
MASSACHUSETTS
Brown: (202) 224-2315
KANSAS
Brownback: (202) 224-6521
SOUTH CAROLINA
Graham: (202) 224-5972
MICHIGAN
Stabenow: (202) 224-4822
VIRGINIA
Warner: (202) 224-2023
Webb: (202) 224-4024
WEST VIRGINIA
Manchin: (202) 224-3954
ALASKA
Murkowski: (202) 224-6665
Thursday, December 2, 2010
DREAM Act now!
Alright, I don't have much time to write today, but thought I would post a message from an org here about the DREAM Act and the timing.
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Hi everyone - so there's a lot of frantic activity on the DREAM Act and it's been hard to keep up. Here's an update and action items that I hope are helpful:
The House will now likely vote first on the DREAM Act, as early as tomorrow (Thursday) or Friday. See article below for more info.
So PLEASE CALL YOUR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOW and every day until they vote: Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and they'll connect you. The earliest vote will be tomorrow, the latest sometime next week.
It's been an extremely tough go in the senate, given the letter that Senate Republican sent pledging to block anything that comes up (see http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/30/AR2010113007532.html for info on the letter). A vote will still happen in the Senate, as early as Saturday (or even Friday, but that's doubtful), and as late as next week. SO KEEP THE CALLS UP TO YOUR SENATORS TOO every day until they vote. You can find their contact info at www.senate.gov or call 202-224-3121 as well.
If you want to go a step further, ask to speak with the "immigration staffer" when you call each office. You can also write a letter to the editor of your local paper (great resource for that at http://supportimmigrationreform.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/lettertoeditortoolkit.pdf ), show up for an impromptu prayer vigil in front of your members' offices, and/or have a press conference to get the word out!
In terms of versions of the bill, there have been many versions filed, but it's still unclear which version will be voted on in either the House or Senate. Once we know we'll send more info.
Please let me or your other national contacts know if you have questions or need anything - additional DREAM resources also listed and linked below.
THANK YOU for all your hard work on this - the message is getting out - we just have to keep up the pressure to push DREAM to the finish line! Please pass on this information to your networks -
these next few days will be critical to getting as many calls in as possible and making it just a bad idea for anyone to vote against DREAM!
Immigration & Refugee Policy Church World Service
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Hi everyone - so there's a lot of frantic activity on the DREAM Act and it's been hard to keep up. Here's an update and action items that I hope are helpful:
The House will now likely vote first on the DREAM Act, as early as tomorrow (Thursday) or Friday. See article below for more info.
So PLEASE CALL YOUR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOW and every day until they vote: Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and they'll connect you. The earliest vote will be tomorrow, the latest sometime next week.
It's been an extremely tough go in the senate, given the letter that Senate Republican sent pledging to block anything that comes up (see http://www.
If you want to go a step further, ask to speak with the "immigration staffer" when you call each office. You can also write a letter to the editor of your local paper (great resource for that at http://
In terms of versions of the bill, there have been many versions filed, but it's still unclear which version will be voted on in either the House or Senate. Once we know we'll send more info.
Please let me or your other national contacts know if you have questions or need anything - additional DREAM resources also listed and linked below.
THANK YOU for all your hard work on this - the message is getting out - we just have to keep up the pressure to push DREAM to the finish line! Please pass on this information to your networks -
these next few days will be critical to getting as many calls in as possible and making it just a bad idea for anyone to vote against DREAM!
Immigration & Refugee Policy Church World Service
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DREAM Act Resources
General Resources
Background on the DREAM Act: Short introductory memo on the DREAM Act
http://americasvoiceonline.
DREAM Act Talking Points: Five reasons to support the DREAM Act
http://americasvoiceonline.
DREAM Act Resources by State: A state-by-state guide to the DREAM Act
http://americasvoiceonline.
DREAM Act Editorials: Newspapers from around the country voice their support for the DREAM Act
http://americasvoiceonline.
Analysis of Potential DREAM Act Beneficiaries: MPI report on the numbers of DREAM Act eligible people
http://www.migrationpolicy.
Let Us Serve: Stories of DREAM Act eligible youth who are ready to serve in the Armed Forces
http://www.letusserve2010.org/
The DREAM Act and the Economy: IPC says the DREAM Act creates economic opportunities
http://www.immigrationpolicy.
The Economic Potential of DREAM Act Beneficiaries: A report from UCLA NAID on the economic potential of DREAM Act beneficiaries
http://naid.ucla.edu/uploads/
Diversity of Support for the DREAM Act
Senator Durbin Supports the DREAM Act: Senator Durbin voices his support of the DREAM Act
http://durbin.senate.gov/
Senator Lugar Supports the DREAM Act: Senator Lugar voices his support for the DREAM Act
http://lugar.senate.gov/
Education Secretary Supports the DREAM Act: A letter from the Education Secretary, Arne Duncan, in support of the DREAM Act
http://amvoice.3cdn.net/
Defense Secretary Supports the DREAM Act: A letter from the Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, in support of the DREAM Act
http://www.letusserve2010.org/
Military and National Security Leaders Support the DREAM Act: Leaders in the military voice their support for the DREAM Act
http://americasvoiceonline.
Passing the DREAM Act Would Benefit the Military: Members of military explain the importance of passing the DREAM Act
http://www.
Conservatives Support the DREAM Act: Former IL Governor, President of Regent University, and others express support for the DREAM Act
Polling on the DREAM Act
Majority of Americans Support the DREAM Act: Poll finds that 70 percent of Americans support the DREAM Act
http://americasvoiceonline.
DREAM Act Enjoys Strong Support Across Party Lines: Majorities of Democrats, Republicans and Independents support the DREAM Act http://
Majority of Latino Voters Say Congress Must Pass the DREAM Act: Latino voters say it is important that Congress passes the DREAM Act soon http://
Spanish-Language Resources
DREAM Act Editorials and Articles: Spanish-language content on the DREAM Act
DREAM Act Talking Points in Spanish: 5 reasons to support the DREAM Act
http://americasvoiceespanol.
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