Writer: Kadin Person
SA to vote on resolution urging SU to expand mental health resources
The resolution encourages faculty members to be understanding of the circumstances students are in and offer resources to help. Read More »
SA aims to uplift international students' voices with committee
The committee formed partly in response to the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes during the coronavirus pandemic Read More »
SA to host Spring into Action Week, engage with local community
The week will focus on three specific topics: poverty in the local community, refugee engagement with the university and giving back to the medical community. Read More »
Student Association passes bill condemning anti-Semitism at SU
The resolution condemns all acts of racism, bigotry and violence against the Jewish community and calls for SA to be a model for the student body in education and training related to anti-Semitism. Read More »
SA discusses policy recommendations, bias training for DPS
The recommendations come after the publication of former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s review of DPS in February and SA-sponsored focus groups with DPS this fall. Read More »
SA student life committee co-chair proposes welcome kits for new students
The welcome kits will be a way to encourage incoming students to join Student Association and make the organization more accessible. Read More »
SA proposes constitution rewrite to increase student representation
Many of the new amendments in the constitution change SA’s election procedures, including the addition of a second school-wide election in the fall for assembly members. Read More »
Student Association proposes changing start date of legislative session
While legislative sessions begin in the fall semester under SA's current legislation, the new system would allow the Assembly to meet at least once before summer break. Read More »
SA tables resolution condemning anti-Semitism over concerns with definition
Some members were concerned about a clause in the bill that denounces BDS, a Palestinian-led movement that supports boycotts, divestments and economic sanctions against Israel. Read More »
SA drops partnership with mental health app due to financial concerns
SA introduced My Student Support Program, a platform that would offer students 24/7 mental health support and other wellness resources, last semester. Read More »
Student Association hopes to expand financial aid accessibility
SA has already begun working directly with leadership in the financial aid office to implement a chat box feature for students on the office’s website. Read More »