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SGA passes resolution to enhance online learning - The Crimson White
Following two weeks of postponement, the Student Government Association hosted its first town hall on Thursday night to open conversations between the SGA and other student organizations, but no groups sent representatives. Plans for a town hall were established during a Senate meeting on Jan. 21 and were set to begin on Feb. 4. The event was later rescheduled for Feb. 18 and took place via Zoom, but ended after no participants showed up. The SGA plans to host another Town Hall on March 5.
SGA updates pay scale following postponement - The Crimson White
The Student Government Association (SGA) updated its pay scale following a week of postponed discussions. The Senate introduced an act to establish a stipend for SGA officers on Feb. 4 that was withdrawn until the Feb. 11 meeting. The act proposed on Feb. 4 planned to revert the SGA president and executive vice president’s stipends to the amount allocated in 2019.
Student government seeks pass/fail approval for fall semester
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer October 19, 2020 Pass/fail could make a comeback this fall. At least, that’s what the UA Student Government Association hopes. The SGA Senate approved a resolution for the UA administration to approve a pass/fail option during the fall 2020 semester.
SGA pushes for application changes, COVID-19 resources
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer October 11, 2020 The University of Alabama might be the next to join a long list of universities that will include gender pronouns in prospective student applications. On Oct. 8, the UA Student Government Association unanimously passed a resolution to include an option to list pronouns on UA admissions applications. Schools from the Ivy League to the Southeastern Conference have already made this addition to their applications.
SIGGRAPH Now - Supplemental Learning - SIGGRAPH
An important update about SIGGRAPH 2020. Supplemental Learning SIGGRAPH is here to support you with the resources and education you need during unprecedented times. Think Beyond with webinars that offer computer graphics and interactive techniques expertise from past — and sometimes upcoming — SIGGRAPH conference presenters.
Student government votes to give banquet funding to students in need
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer April 24, 2020 COVID-19 has been cause for campus wide postponements and cancelations, and this year’s Student Government Association’s (SGA) end-of-year banquet and award ceremony was no different. After every school year, SGA hosts a banquet to celebrate and recognize students and faculty leaders, Campus Partners, Endowed scholarship recipients and “Capstone Hero” honorees.
In virtual meeting, SGA Senate confirms new executive cabinet
April 5, 2020 A new crop of student government officials took office this week, but instead of filing into the Ferg Forum, they conducted affairs from the comfort of their own homes. Their first order of (virtual) business: confirming a new executive cabinet. In a Zoom meeting on Thursday, the UA Student Government Association (SGA) elected Olivia Davis as speaker of the Senate, Ellie Schulman as secretary of the Senate and Jackson Fuentes as SGA press secretary for the 2020-2021 school year.
Women’s tennis falls short against Vanderbilt
Alabama women’s tennis fell short against 17th-ranked Vanderbilt in an SEC matchup on Sunday afternoon, dropping to 0-4 in conference play. The teams were tied 3-3 with one match remaining. Senior Ann Selim lost 2-6, 5-7 to Vanderbilt’s Dasha Kourkina, which sealed the victory for the Commodores. The Crimson Tide won the doubles point, but lost four of the six singles matches. Senior Alba Cortina Pou and freshman Sasha Gorchanyuk won the first doubles match of the afternoon for Alabama, 6-3.
Soccer improves to 2-0 in spring with win over Tennessee
The Alabama soccer team defeated the Tennessee 3-2 at home on Saturday afternoon to improve to 2-0 in its spring season. Coach Wes Hart lined up the Crimson Tide in a 4-4-2 formation against the Vols to have better control in the midfield. Although there was some sloppy play as the game progressed, Alabama improved its possession and was able to manage the game better. The Vols opened up the scoring within the first five minutes, capitalizing on Alabama’s mistakes and sloppy plays.
Inside two watch parties: Joiner wins presidency, del Carmen secures Senate seat
Rebecca Griesbach | @rebach97, Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, and Kelby Hutchison March 3, 2020 Demarcus Joiner, the unopposed SGA presidential candidates, receives confirmation of his position in the living room of ZBT. CW / Keely Brewer Lounging around a leather couch in the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity house, Demarcus Joiner and his campaign team let loose. They were prematurely celebrating what would be an unsurprising win.
In lieu of debate, SGA candidate forum draws small crowd
Madison McLean | @MadisonMcLean3 and Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera March 2, 2020 In what is normally a lively debate, unopposed candidates for three top executive positions answered questions in front of a sparse audience on Sunday evening. Quin Kelly, a graduate student studying public health, monitored the discussion, asking the candidates questions about their platforms and experience in the Student Government Association (SGA) in a ballroom of about 70 people.
SGA connects students to on-campus resources
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer February 27, 2020 As a result of positive feedback from previous events, the Student Government Association’s (SGA) academic affairs cabinet has implemented a task force to steer students toward academic resources. The SGA hosted an Academic Task Force Event on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The task force hosts monthly events and invites both students and faculty to participate.
Faculty Senate highlights: Stadium accessibility, gen-ed changes
CW / Gerardo Aguilera Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera and Rebecca Griesbach | @rebach97 February 20, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification: What's 6 + 3? The UA Faculty Senate met on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to discuss faculty promotion, construction updates and new general education requirements. CONSTRUCTION For her President’s Report, Rona Donahoe spoke about the construction around campus, including Bryant-Denny Stadium (BDS).
SGA to increase pay for all but chief justice, speaker of the Senate
CW / Madison Ely Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera and Madison McLean | @MadisonMcLean3 February 10, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification: What's 0 + 8? The Student Government Association (SGA) approved an overall increase to a new pay scale stipend on Thursday, Feb. 6. The vice president for financial affairs, Hunter Scott, and SGA treasurer Emma Thomas are the authors of the SGA 2020 stipend. This new stipend is the most researched and up-to-date.
Networking reception celebrates newly-formed affinity groups
CW / Hannah Saad Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer January 30, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Week off to a start, students and faculty gathered in the Ferguson Center Great Hall for the second of four student government-sponsored programs.
Faculty Senate rings in 2020 with updates to health care, education, structure
Rebecca Griesbach | @rebach97 and Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera January 23, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The UA Faculty Senate met for the first time this semester, kicking off the new year with an update on sexual assault resources and diversity initiatives, as well as changes to general education, senate structure and employee health care.
SGA kicks off 2020 with new developments in tech, public safety and fundraising
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera and Madison McLean | @MadisonMcLean3 January 19, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The Student Government Association (SGA) kicked off the new semester with a series of resolutions on the agenda: robots, drug disposal and a new way to fund programs. DELIVERY ROBOTS Imagine having Subway delivered right before your next class.
SGA to sponsor school supply drive
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer January 12, 2020 A new semester often calls for new books and new supplies. For both college and K-12 students, that can be a heavy burden. The Tuscaloosa City Schools (TCS) system includes 21 schools across Tuscaloosa, with a total of 10,611 students enrolled. According to the state report card, over half of TCS students are economically disadvantaged.
Students to receive discounted rides during dead week
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer December 4, 2019 To help alleviate the stress of finals, the SGA has announced a new partnership with Lyft, which will offer students discounted rides during dead week. Lyft will offer these services starting Monday Dec. 2, to Friday Dec. 6. SGA and Lyft do already have a discounted ride deal and that will continue to be in place next semester. Using the Promo Code “SGASTUDY” will grant students $3 off for up to 3 rides during dead week.
DEI liaison applications close Tuesday
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer November 18, 2019 The Student Government Association (SGA) has opened up applications for a new role in its recently formed cabinet of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). This cabinet works conjointly with Demarcus Joiner, the first elected vice president for the organization’s DEI office. Two DEI liaisons will be appointed to the cabinet of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
SGA to create SAFE Center committee
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer November 8, 2019 The Student Government Association is partnering with the Tuscaloosa Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Center to create a committee to bring awareness to and address sexual assault on campus. The Tuscaloosa SAFE Center is a West Alabama provider of 24-hour healthcare, advocacy and counseling services for survivors of sexual assault.
SGA introduces new program to promote student safety
Starting today, two self defense classes will be introduced for all students at no charge. Students will learn skills about how to prevent harm during their time at the University and after graduation. The Student Government Association and the University of Alabama Police Department have partnered up to provide each and every student self defense classes. The classes are each one-hour sessions taught by UAPD officers. The first session is on Wednesday, Nov.
Know before you vote: Here’s the skinny on this year’s SGA homecoming queens, Senate candidates and constitutional amendments
Madison McLean | @MadisonMcLean3 and Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera October 22, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Homecoming week has officially kicked off, with voting for homecoming queen beginning today, Oct. 22, from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. Students can access the voting portal through their MyBama home screen.
Investigation brings FYC process into question
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera and Rebecca Griesbach | @rebach97 October 14, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification A full house of first-year councilors gathered for their first Student Government Association (SGA) Senate meeting on Thursday, where they watched resolutions on parking and blue lights and diversity liaisons get passed.
SGA Presents: It’s On Us Week
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer October 2, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted an event on Tuesday regarding sexual assault and how to prevent it, as part of its annual “It’s On Us Week.” Several students and faculty showed up to learn about ways to put an end to sexual assault.
This week in SGA: Diversity events underway, new attorney general announced
Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera and Madison McLean | @MadisonMcLean3 September 27, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 SGA’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sponsored The Everyday Bullying of Microaggressions: Recognizing and Intervening, the second event of the four event series, Wednesday evening in the Ferguson Student Center Ballroom.
This week in SGA: Diversity events underway, new attorney general announced
Madison McLean | @madisonmclean3 and Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera September 27, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 SGA’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sponsored The Everyday Bullying of Microaggressions: Recognizing and Intervening, the second event of the four event series, Wednesday evening in the Ferguson Student Center Ballroom.
Gotcha Bikes make their debut on campus
A new way to get around campus has been introduced to the University of Alabama. Gotcha, a company that specializes in electronic bikes, scooters, rides and trikes, has partnered with the University of Alabama for an environmentally friendly way to get around. The company has introduced a product called e-bikes, which is intended to be a cost-friendly way for students, faculty, staff and visitors to travel around campus.
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