Office of the President
Letters to the Student Body
January 14, 2013
Welcome back, Fellow Cougars!
As
many of you know, my name is Erica Arbetter and I have the pleasure of
serving as your Student Body President. With spring in the air and a new
semester upon us, there has never been a better time to see what our
campus has to offer.
First
and foremost, I want to remind each of you that Student Senate meets
every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Stern Center Ballroom (4th floor). The meeting this Tuesday, January 15, is sure to be a memorable one,
as Senate is set to vote on legislation that supports a tobacco-free
campus environment. For more information on this initiative, check out
my opinion editorial on CisternYard.com!
The Student Senate has a variety of seats that will be open for appointments until February 5, 2013! For more information, please email Vice President Erich Hellstrom at ejhellst@cofc.edu.
Additionally, the events surrounding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2013 will prove to be both insightful and entertaining. Programming kicks off Thursday, January 17 and wraps up Monday, January 21 with MLK Day of Service. Registration is required for the event and closes January 16.
The excitement continues with Homecoming 2013! The theme, “New Fight. Same Bite.”, celebrates our new coaches and conference, but the same old Cougar Bite! Check out the schedule of events and be sure to turn in your Spirit Cup Challenge packet to the Stern Center front desk by 5:00 p.m. on January 23rd.
I may be biased in saving the best for last but...The annual State of the Student Body Address will be at 5:00 p.m. on February 6, 2013 in Randolph Hall’s Alumni Memorial Hall.
The three student clubs and/or organizations with the most people
present will receive $150, $100 and $50, respectively. For more
information, please contact Treasurer Heather Rapachietta at Rapachiettahd@cofc.edu. I look forward to seeing all of you there!
As
always, if you have any comments, questions, suggestions, or
complaints, please stop by the SGA office in the Stern Student Center
room 401, email us at sga@cofc.edu, Like our Facebook.com/CofCSGA, tweet @cofcsga, follow us on Instagram.com/cofcsga or feel free to stop us on campus and we will be more than willing to sit down and talk with you.
For Our College,
Erica Arbetter
Student Body President
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October 31, 2012
Happy fall, Fellow Cougars!
Now
that the cold has set in and our beach days are numbered, I want to give you
some updates on Student Government’s progress and share a few exciting upcoming
events. Keep calm, read on, and get out your calendar!
1)
The Student Town Hall Meeting is THIS THURSDAY, November 1, from 5-6pm in
the Stern Center Ballroom! The Town Hall Meeting is one of the few times each
year that you can voice your opinion, ask questions, and get answers. We will
also be taking a few questions via Twitter using the hashtag #cofcth.
Seize your big fish in a small pond moment!
2)
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! We don’t have classes Tuesday, November 6, so please
be sure to get to those polling locations and take an active role in our
country’s democracy! For information on polling places and voter registration,
visit http://www.scvotes.org/.
**Come
watch the results come in with SGA and CAB at the Election Results Watch
Party at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 6 in the Stern Center Ballroom!**
3)
Addlestone Library: SGA has been working very closely with the library
to create the Student Library Advisory Board. By increasing student input, the
library has better understanding of student needs and concerns (i.e. internet).
Some recent developments include Ethernet cords at every desk for students to
use and keep. Additionally, we have just ordered two more Apple Power Chords
for students to check out as needed. (Currently, the library has 4 chargers,
two Mac and two Microsoft. They can be signed out for up to 4 hours.)
- SGA Media Collection: We need video orders! If you have any suggestions for movies/videos you would like to check out, please fill out the Video Request Form Here.
4) If your organizations wants to have an event before the end of
the semester, SGA will be accepting contingency forms until Wednesday, November
7. For more information contact Student Body Treasurer, Heather
Rapachietta, at Rapachiettahd@g.cofc.edu.
5)
SGA will be selling the concessions at the Men’s Basketball home opener on November
9 at 7:30 pm! We can’t wait and hope to see all of you there!!
6)
Former CofC president Ted Stern will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Wednesday,
November 14 from 11 am-12 noon in the 2nd floor atrium of Stern! There will
be cupcakes and refreshments, so don’t miss it!
Last
but not least, I do want to remind you that both our college and the greater
Charleston community have laws and policies in place for a reason and the Code
of Conduct is one we should all be abiding by both on and off campus. I ask
that please be the conscientious, gracious, and respectful citizens that you
already are and/or have the potential to be. For a refresher on those policies,
please visit the student affairs website or click
here!
As
always, if you have any comments, questions, suggestions, or complaints, please
stop by the SGA office in the Stern Student Center room 401, email us at sga@cofc.edu, tweet @cofcsga, or
feel free to stop us on campus and we will be more than willing to sit down and
talk with you.
For
Our College,
Erica Arbetter
Student Body President
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September 25, 2012
Hello Fellow Cougars,
As many of you know, my name is Erica Arbetter and I am
your Student Body President here at the College. Now that the semester
is in full swing, I want to touch base and give a few updates about Student Government and highlight some
of our campus’s upcoming events.
SGA is currently working on a
variety of initiatives that directly pertain to student life. In doing
so, we have met with a number of administrators, faculty, and staff from
across campus. Here are some highlights:
- We have been working very closely with the Office of Sustainability in order to evaluate the accessibility and availability of bike racks on campus (stay tuned for updates)!
- We are also collaborating with Faculty Senate to bring students a Create Your Own Major Program.
- Furthermore, we have initiated a conversation with Campus Recreation Services in order to find new and innovative ways maximize student health and wellness (i.e. gym facilities).
I would like to remind you about the SGA
student outreach fund which was created two years ago to assist
individual students with
costs associated with projects or programs that allow recipients the
opportunity to enhance their academic experiences and/or professional
networks. For more information, contact Student Body Treasurer Heather
Rapachietta, at
rapachiettahd@cofc.edu.
Also, SGA and the Bully Pulpit
Series will be hosting a Rock the Vote event this Thursday, September
27, from 12-2:00 p.m. in Physicians Promenade. We will have voting and
election information as well as voter registration materials.
In addition, CisternYard Radio will be providing music, and The Bully
Pulpit Series will be supplying free pizza and fun giveaways.
Lastly, SGA will be kicking off Family Weekend this year with our annual
bike auction
this Friday, September 28 on George Street
from 11- 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to get a slightly used
bike for a great price; I encourage you all to come out and bring your
families!
As always, if you have any comments, questions, suggestions, or complaints, please stop by the SGA office in the Stern Student Center room 401, email us at
sga@cofc.edu, tweet
@cofcsga, or feel free to stop us on campus and we will be more than willing to sit down and talk with you.
For Our College,
Erica Arbetter
Student Body President
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August 23, 2012
Hello Fellow Cougars,
Welcome to the Student Body President’s page here at the College of Charleston. My name is Erica Arbetter and I have the pleasure of serving you as the President of the Student Government Association (SGA) this year. Whether you are stepping onto campus for the first time or heading into your last year, this is sure to be another exciting year at College of Charleston.
The return of our Student Body to the College means the annual re-integration of 10,000 students into the Charleston community. What were quiet streets during the summer will now be bustling with students on their way to class, going out to the library, or celebrating the reunion of old friends and familiar places.
Fall also means new chances to get involved on campus. With over 200 organizations, it is never too late to take an active role in your college experience. You can meet representatives from some of our student clubs at the Back to School Jam this Saturday, August 24 in the Stern Center Gardens from 2-4:00 p.m. Obviously, it is my personal opinion that there is no better way to make your mark on campus than running for Student Government.
On September 5 and 6, SGA will be holding elections for freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior senate seats. Information on open positions and how to run for those is available on our website, sga.cofc.edu.
This year, it is Student Government’s mission to create a more cohesive, connected and unified student body through increasing awareness of our student involvement opportunities, improving programs and transparency, financial efficiency, and always advocating for the best interest of the students.
As always, if you have any comments, questions, suggestions, or complaints, please stop by the SGA office in the Stern Student Center room 401, email us at sga@cofc.edu, or feel free to stop us on campus and we will be more than willing to sit down and talk with you.
We look forward to serving you this upcoming year.
For Our College,
Erica Arbetter
Student Body President
