K-State Student Governing Association to show appreciation to students

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Source: Molly Hamm, 913-636-9669, mollyh@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Michelle Hall, 785-532-6415, mhall@k-state.edu

Thursday, January 25, 2007

K-STATE STUDENT GOVERNING ASSOCIATION TO SHOW APPRECIATION TO STUDENTS

MANHATTAN -- Members of the Student Governing Association at Kansas State University will recognize the people they serve -- the students -- with a week of appreciation and information Monday, Jan. 29, through Friday, Feb. 2.

The purpose of the "SGA Hears You" campaign is to increase the visibility of the Student Governing Association on campus, let students know how to stay informed about Student Governing Association happenings and remind students how to file for upcoming elections, said Molly Hamm, junior in education-English, Shawnee, and vice chair of the Student Governing Association's University Relations Committee.

"Many students have questions about issues on campus but they do not know who to contact," Hamm said. "We are making a concentrated effort during this week to be available to answer questions and get feedback from students about what they want to see done. SGA bases its decisions on what is best for the student body, so the goal of this week is to let students know we are always open and willing to listen to their concerns."

Activities will include a booth on the first floor of the K-State Student Union where students can talk to senators and other Student Governing Association members, voice opinions and receive information about upcoming elections. The booth will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Wednesday, Jan. 31, and Friday, Feb. 2. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, and Thursday, Feb. 1, the booth will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each day a different free giveaway, including apparel from the Union Bookstore and a cup and coupon for a free drink refill, will be available while supplies last.

On Wednesday, Jan. 31, a panel of K-State leaders will discuss important issues affecting students from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Union Courtyard.

Hamm also said that students are always welcome to attend and/or speak at weekly Student Governing Association meetings, which are at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Union's Big 12 Room. Meeting minutes and copies of bills and resolutions are available on the Student Governing Association's Web site: http://www.k-state.edu/sga

The filing deadline for elections is 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, in the office of student activities and services at the Union. Students can pick up forms from the office or find them on the Web at http://www.k-state.edu/sga

"The Student Governing Association finds this week important because it allows us to connect with the student body and hear great ideas from students that we can bring back to our committees. We also hope to generate excitement and increase participation in the upcoming elections. Lastly, we simply wanted to make an effort to reach out to the students and give them gifts in return for their hard work at K-State," Hamm said.