Issue 1| Volume 1|August 2011 Western Association Student Welcome Back Students Student Organization Center Bernhard Center, Room 194 Phone: (269) 387-2125 Lindsay Stone WSA Public Relations Chair [email protected] Classes are starting, Waldo Stadium is roaring & Western Student Association (WSA) is ready to take on another school year. As Western Michigan University gears up for some big changes on campus, WSA will be with them every step of the way, guiding our administration with student input and involvement. WSA’s Executive Cabinet worked hard over the summer break, attending confer- ences, having meetings with WMU administration and programming for the 2011- 2012 academic year. We have lots of plans in store & want YOU to be a part of it. “WSA plans to do big things this year on campus,” says WSA president, Erin Kaplan. “We want WSA to be transparent and accessible to every student at WMU.” Although WSA likes to give ourselves a big ole’ pat on the back as the largest student government in Michigan, we are always welcoming new members. Newcomers, feel free to visit us on Wednesdays at 4:15 in room 157 of the Bernhard Center, on Western’s Main Campus. Until then, let us know what you think on Facebook, Twitter, or join our new Linkedin page for more information on WSA’s initiatives for the upcoming year.
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Issue 1| Volume 1|August 2011
Western
Association Student
Welcome Back Students
Student Organization Center Bernhard Center, Room 194
Phone: (269) 387-2125
Lindsay Stone WSA Public Relations Chair [email protected]
Classes are starting, Waldo Stadium is roaring & Western Student Association (WSA) is ready to take on another school year. As Western Michigan University gears up for some big changes on campus, WSA will be with them every step of the way, guiding our administration with student input and involvement. WSA’s Executive Cabinet worked hard over the summer break, attending confer-ences, having meetings with WMU administration and programming for the 2011-2012 academic year. We have lots of plans in store & want YOU to be a part of it. “WSA plans to do big things this year on campus,” says WSA president, Erin Kaplan. “We want WSA to be transparent and accessible to every student at WMU.” Although WSA likes to give ourselves a big ole’ pat on the back as the largest student government in Michigan, we are always welcoming new members. Newcomers, feel free to visit us on Wednesdays at 4:15 in room 157 of the Bernhard Center, on Western’s Main Campus. Until then, let us know what you think on Facebook, Twitter, or join our new Linkedin page for more information on WSA’s initiatives for the upcoming year.
So you want the lowdown on WSA?
For all you newcomers, welcome!
What We Are Western Student Association is the tra-ditional student government with a facelift. We are the “voice” of the stu-dent body & are not afraid to make it known. Our Cabinet, Senate, Allocations Com-mittee and Judicial Council work throughout the year as an advocate for all 25,000 students on WMU’s campus.
What We Do We address student concerns, answer questions, welcome suggestions and solve student problems. We are the outlet for student’s to freely express their concerns about anything concerning WMU. From academics to housing, landscaping to administration, WSA is here to improve student life at WMU.
Who We Serve At WSA, student’s come first and foremost, as we are an advocate for both their interests and
concerns. We are a body made by students, for the students. As we are popularly elected, we serve the students to the best of our ability. At all times, WSA attempts to serve the greater student body
through transparency, cooperation and collaboration.
SENATE RETREAT So you want to get involved? Come to our annual
Saturday October 15th To learn all about..
Your Executive Cabinet & fellow Senators
How to create & write resolutions
Robert’s Rules of Order
Parliamentary Procedure
Western Student Association Programming
Upcoming WSA Events
And much more! Qdoba will be provided
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Upcoming WSA Events
Western Student Association EXECUTIVE Cabinet
Erin Kaplan President [email protected]
Hailey Mangrum Vice President [email protected]
Jasmine Neldon Speaker [email protected]
Anna Salvaggio Speaker Pro Tempore [email protected]
Sean Nicholl Chief of Operations [email protected]
Lindsay Stone Public Relations
Collin Mays Political Affairs [email protected]
Matthew Vargo Diversity Guidance [email protected]
John-Mark Cuarto IT Coordinator [email protected]
Alyson Wiley Student Affairs [email protected]
Chris Rettich University Pride [email protected]
Katie Berlin Allocations Chair [email protected]
Go Greek! Western Wednesday Wednesday, September 14th from 11-3 at the Flagpoles
Western Wednesday: Homecoming Edition Wednesday, October 5th from 11-3 at the Flagpoles
Come celebrate your Bronco Pride with WSA at our first Western Wednesday! We will be at the flagpoles, promoting Formal Recruitment that will take place September 21st-25th. Make sure to rep your WMU gear & Go Greek!
Come celebrate your Bronco Pride with WSA as we partner with WMU Homecoming where there will be no shortage of Bronco Spirit at the flagpoles! We will be giving away tons of cool WMU WSA promos so come on out and help us celebrate WMU Homecoming. GO BIG OR GO HOME!
Pizza with the Provost Wednesday, October 12th at 6:00pm in Room 157, BHC WSA is giving its students the unique opportunity to speak with and ask questions to Dr. Tim Greene, Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs at WMU, along with the chief administrative officer following John Dunn.
Lizze Fowler Chief Justice [email protected]
Meghan Walsh Sustainability Chair [email protected]
Zac Putnam Treasurer [email protected]
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Letter from the Editor
answers
You’ve got questions? WSA has
Q: What is a resolution? How does it work?
A: A resolution is a piece of WSA legislation that when passed, is consid-ered to be the voice of all 25,000 students of Western Michigan Univer-sity. Each resolution is voted on by the Student Senate, which consists of the President’s Cabinet, College Senators and RSO Senators. Resolutions are often passed on to WMU administration as suggestions for action on an issue.
Got a question? Ask us. You could be featured in next month’s issue.
Please direct all questions to [email protected]
Bronco Pride,
Senators and students, As many of you WMU veterans such as myself have noticed, WMU has been going through some big changes in the past few years. A Medical School, con-struction of an entirely new Sangren Hall, a Bernhard Center facelift and the addition of a gigantic water mammal that graces the front lawn of the Haenicke Institute are all products of one year. The 2010-2011 academic year was one big Operation Historic Moment. Western is doing big things & so are its students. Although I often poke fun at the behemoth cetacean in front of Haenicke, the proactive change at Western is astounding. Think back at what was accomplished here in only one year and imagine this year’s possibilities. Better yet, write them down, make goals– set the bar high and overcome it. As students, we are a part of WMU history in the making. As Broncos, we need to be the change now that we hope to see in this University. Stand up, speak out and lead now. There is no better time to find growth in yourself, than while growing with your University.
The place is Western Michigan University, the time is now. Be the change.
Lindsay
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