The Fordham Rose Hill United Student Government (USG) met on Thursday, April 11, to review election code changes and new business.
The Residence Hall Association representative Isaac Forson, FCRH ’26, announced that their Under the Tent event is scheduled for April 28 and the theme is Black and Gold Masquerade.
Senator Ananya Grover, GSB ’26, presented a budget request for the Committee on Sexual Misconduct for a bracelet-making event. The Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion Nyla Patel, FCRH ’25, presented a budget request for miniature toys for the Diversity Action Coalition’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion workshops.
Executive President Briana Al-Omoush, FCRH ’24, presented new changes to the USG Election Code. Al-Omoush prefaced by explaining that, if slates are added to the election code, they would not be allowed during this upcoming election but in the next first-year election in fall 2024. The purpose of allowing slates is to encourage candidates who have similar ideas to work together. Candidate endorsement will also be allowed if slates are approved.
Sláinte, Fordham’s Irish dance team, was voted as the March club of the month.
Al-Omoush stated that she advises any members of USG who are graduating to draft one-pagers for their committee members to continue working on their initiatives and proposals next semester. Meet the Candidates nights are set for Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the McShane Gallery.
Stephen Clarke, associate director for campus center operations, gave the advisor report for the Office for Student Involvement. Clarke stated that the last day of programming is May 1. He also said that Senior Week ticket prices are going to increase soon so seniors should buy their tickets as soon as possible. He also advised seniors to buy their Senior Ball tickets soon and to not wait for their guest(s) or they risk the tickets selling out.
Vice President of Operations Calum Stewertson, GSB ’26, said that his committee recently completed their OPs day and they only had two clubs debunked. He also announced that the student activities fees referendum prompted many clubs to restart. Vice President of Student Life Brian Inguanti, FCRH ’24, stated that he is working on the club suites. Vice President of Communications Ariadna Wong, FCRH ’25, said she is preparing materials for the general elections and campaigning period. Vice President of FCRH Emma Balint, FCRH ’24, said the FCRH Dean’s Council’s Student Success subcommittee is having a Knack tabling on Thursday, the Undergraduate Research subcommittee is holding an informational session for students and the STEM subcommittee is officially working on their STEM student connection group. Vice President of Sustainability Sean Power, FCRH ’24, said he is working on the final preparations for Earth Week. Vice President of International Integration Nandini Anand, GSB ’25, is working on an upcoming event with the Career Center and she has started working with Senator Ananya Grover, GSB ’26, on a proposal to get Puerto Rican students earlier move-in dates.
Senator Megan Ruzicka, FCRH ’27, said they had a great turnout at the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and they received many donations. Senator Laila Sayegh, FCRH ’27, stated that she will be presenting her accessibility proposal soon.
