The Fordham Rose Hill United Student Government (USG) met on Thursday, Feb. 15, to learn about IT Services and new clubs.
Assistant Director of IT Services Judy Rothschild-Best updated USG on upcoming events. She explained that the IT department has everything functioning well and they are currently adding even more power to the Wi-Fi system. She announced that IT is working with the Committee on Student Experience to put together an event next fall where the IT department can talk to the whole student community about what exactly IT does, what jobs are available and what careers students can pursue in IT. She also stated that they are thinking of doing a Hackathon event where students can practice coding and possibly win a prize. IT is currently putting together a space on servers where students can practice their coding skills. The IT department will be sending out a satisfactory survey to students very soon and she asked that everyone fill it out so they get as much student feedback as possible. Vice President of Gabelli School of Business Catie Flores, GSB ’25, asked if she knew why the Wi-Fi was down the other day. Rothschild-Best explained that that was an off-campus power outage that ended up affecting our campus Wi-Fi but there was nothing they could do about it.
A representative from the Turkish Student Association presented on what they hope their club will accomplish. He said that this club would provide Turkish students here a sense of community, home and shared culture. He explained that a club like this is necessary because it is difficult for many international students to feel a connection to home and this would provide that for them. They are also hoping to somehow provide humanitarian aid to Turkey, especially after the devastating earthquake last year. The club meetings would consist of game nights and networking events. This club was approved by USG.
Flores presented a budget request for mini microphones for the GSB Dean’s Council’s marketing subcommittee. Vice President of International Integration Nandini Anand, GSB ’25, presented a budget request for catering for an upcoming event. Both budget requests were approved.
Executive President Briana Al-Omoush, FCRH ’24, stated that she wants all USG members to know all of the information for the Activities Fee Referendum because she wants it to be passed this year. Al-Omoush reiterated that helping with the referendum is mandatory for USG members. She also said that they are considering moving their tabling locations to somewhere with more student foot traffic.
Assistant Director for Leadership and Commuter Student Services Kayal Velez said that all seniors should sign up for their senior portraits as soon as possible. She also announced that Commuter Week is happening April 15 and Midday Breakfast will be on April 18.
Vice President of Fordham College at Rose Hill Emma Balint, FCRH ’24, said that she and the FRCH Dean’s Council met with someone from the core curriculum revision team today. Vice President of Sustainability Sean Power, FCRH ’24, stated that he is working on a budget request that should be ready by next week and the Sustainability Committee is almost ready with their proposal, as well. Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion Nyla Patel, FCRH ’25, said that the Diversity Action Coalition recently had their diversity, equity and inclusion training and they are expecting a big crowd for the next session. Vice President of Health and Security Eliza Collins, FCRH ’26, said she will be collaborating with the Women’s Empowerment Club soon and she is continuing her research for a new proposal regarding Public Safety.
