Monday, August 24, 2009
SBP, SBVP bring new programs to CMU community
As your Student Body Vice President I would like to welcome returning students and first-years to another splendid year at Carnegie Mellon. As you embark on your studies and explore the many extracurriculars that Carnegie Mellon has to offer, it is important to remember that your Student Government representatives are here to help you and improve your experience when necessary.
Rotimi and I have been working diligently this summer to set the framework for our initiatives and ensure the school year gets started on the right foot. This year we envision a Student Government that will keep you connected with your representatives, aim to aid you with the stresses of the economic situation, and of course, establish a new order and tradition of school pride. Indeed, we hope that you will take full advantage of all the initiatives that we have planned this year.
On behalf of your Student Government, I would like to welcome in a new era of transparency and accountability. This year Rotimi and myself will stay connected with you using a variety of web-based technologies, including our website, the Mad Minute, a short clip of Rotimi and myself updating you about Student Government, and our Twitter account. Please follow us at AK2010cmuStuGov. In addition, we hope that you will provide Rotimi and myself with constant feedback, either by emailing us or coming to our office hours, which will be announced soon.
In continuation of initiatives to boost CMU spirit, Rotimi and I are bringing you the Tartan Rewards Program, which will honor students who attend various athletic events on campus. In essence, the program will reward you for being a loyal fan and dedicated Tartan. With a little more work and planning, this program will extend to the Fine Arts and beyond! Thanks to the support of the Athletic Department, the Career Center, and Carnegie Clan, we hope to bring you exciting events and tons of free prizes and food. The first Tartan Rewards event kicks-off with the first football game of the season on September 5th at 1pm. As the Orientation Reunion, this will be a chance for first-years to relive the experience of orientation and cheer for the Tartan football team. I encourage all of you attend this inaugural event. Until then, enjoy the first week of classes!
This article was originally published in the "Leadership Perspectives" column of The Tartan.
By: Adam Klein
