SGA Updates: 10/31/23 - 11/6/23

The following is an overview from the previous week regarding updates on various branches, boards, and committees of SGA. 

Maya Illanes | millanes@butler.edu

The Legislative Branch is getting ready for its upcoming outreach event on campus. They have been planning and preparing for the event, “Cakes and Comments,” which will take place next Friday, November 10th from 12-2 p.m. in the Starbucks lobby. The event will help to gather student feedback on what they would like to see in their academic buildings and curriculum. The Committee Chair of Academic Affairs, Maddie Siems, shares that they met with the Dean of Libraries to discuss how to promote student engagement in on-campus activities. Meetings have also been scheduled for next week with the Dean of JCA and the Dean of LAS. 

The Chief of Justice, Will Kissel, shares that the Judicial branch has begun the yearly review of EOC guidelines. They also held a successful EOC outreach event on October 31st. 

The Executive Branch held successful outreach events this past week, and have plans for more upcoming events. Bryan Galang, the Director of Finance and Facilities, shares that they held a successful safety walk with BUPD,  facilities, and operations. They have met with Bethanie Danko regarding sustainability and with CUES (Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability). 

Marianna Green, the Director of Student Engagement, shares that the Dawgs Night Out event was a huge success. They had seven partnering officers, with the participation of approximately 200 students. 

The Director of Health and Well-Being, Julia Fryrear, shares that this past week Jules Grable came to talk with students about her new role as the Director of Student Advocacy. Grable helped the students better understand her role, herself as a person, and her efforts to be the resource hub for all students. Fryrear also shares that they have been working on plans for the upcoming first “Food for Thought Friday,” in partnership with NAMI & CCS. They are planning an “Ending the Silence,” presentation to take place on November 8th from 5:30-7 p.m. with special guests presenting their own mental health experiences from college.