The Fordham College at Rose Hill University United Student Government (USG) met on Thursday, Sept. 25 to discuss upcoming October events on Fordham’s Rose Hill campus.
Executive President Lucas Hjertberg, FCRH ’26, noted that electronic identification cards will be moving to Apple Wallet. Hjertberg also shared Fordham’s Assistant Dean of Student Involvement Catharine McGlade’s advisor report, as she was unable to attend the meeting due to a sprained ankle. He also announced that senior night Oktoberfest will take place Thursday, Oct. 16, from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. under the Moglia Field bleachers. Tickets went live Monday, Sept. 29.
Vice President of FCRH Mary Hawthorn, FCRH ’26, discussed an upcoming event with the Dean’s council that will allow FCRH students to engage with their deans and ask questions over Krispy Kreme doughnuts on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the McShane First Floor Lobby.
Vice President of Diversity Action Coalition Laila Sayegh, FCRH ’27, mentioned two upcoming events, one of which will be Halloween-themed.
Vice Chair of USG’s Budget Committee Siri Bhat, GSB ’27, announced that there have been 30 weekly budget appeals so far this semester. Bhat also noted that Fordham’s Model United Nations has received a 50% sanction and can only appeal for 25%, meaning the most they could get is 75% of their budget from last year.
Bhat also noted that the Finance Society was awarded $3,000 after Budget Day. This amount brings their total allocated budget for the fall semester to $21,000; they requested $18,000 in weekly appeals for the Wall Street Prep Passport.
The USG Vice President of Operations Tina Pathak, FCRH ’28, and Vice President of Communications Yeonsu Son, FCRH ’27, discussed that after six new club proposals, USG will be more selective with picking new clubs in an effort to focus on and try to grow Fordham’s current clubs. For those still looking to start a club, there is a new form on USG’s website to begin the club process.
USG’s Vice President of Sustainability Ayden Johnson, FCRH ’27, will be hosting the Fordham Flea Market on Edwards Parade on Oct. 3. Johnson also mentioned a new blueprint for St. Rose’s Garden, and the upcoming Freeman Sustainability Panel.
Vice President of Facilities and Dining Madeleine Ando, FCRH ’27, shared numerous changes, starting with the hope to better unite the student body and USG. Ando, alongside Vice President of Health and Security, Aidan Costella, FCRH ’27, and Sayegh, will work with CPS to provide more students with long-term support.
Ando also mentioned that the on-campus Starbucks will be granting a 10 cent discount to anyone who brings in a reusable cup. Additionally, a proposal for hammocks on campus did not go through, but Ando states she’d like to have swings on campus, hopefully by the 2026 spring semester. Ando also shared that Ram Hospitality will be partnering with Rockbot, an app that allows students to request songs and downvote others. Frequent users can level up to become a DJ, and prizes may be awarded in the upcoming future.
USG will meet again on Thursday, Oct. 2, for their meeting in Bepler Commons.
