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    • OPEN Executive Meeting - Brush Mt A

      02.14.2010 13:00 - 15:00

    • House Meeting - Brush Mountain A

      02.16.2010 17:30 - 18:30

    • Senate Meeting - Brush Mountain A

      02.16.2010 18:30 - 19:30

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    • Resolution for 24/7 Study Facility

      SGA Resolution Supporting the Designation of
      Torgersen Hall as a 24 Hour Study Facility

      Sponsors: Melissa Yates and Thomas Haghdal

      Whereas, a Library Hours survey conducted in the Spring of 2008, taken by 1729 students, reported 90% of students study between 5PM and 12AM, with 54% of students continuing to study in the hours from 12AM and 6AM, and

      Whereas, Virginia Tech does not have any on-campus study facilities that are designated for all students open past 12:00 AM Sunday-Thursday or past 8 PM on Friday and Saturday night, and

      Whereas, the study lounges in some dorms do not have internet access, and

      Whereas, almost 30% of the student body lives on-campus (9,100 of 30,380 in fall 2008) 2 and therefore does not have reliable and practical transportation to the Math Emporium (currently the only designated study facility for all students open 24/7) after Blacksburg Transit routes close, and

      Whereas, the same Library Hours survey reported 63% of students indicated disappointment in the current hours held by the study facilities on campus (i.e. the library), and

      Whereas, 50% of students noted they study the majority of the time in their bedroom/dorm room, and 76% of students indicated the fact that they would utilize a study facility with more accessible hours, and

      Whereas, the Newman Library staff have said their current budget does not support extended hours, and

      Whereas, Torgersen Hall is already used by many students between the hours of 9PM and 5AM for studying, and

      Whereas, Torgersen is a large enough facility to offer many students the ability to have quiet study in several lecture halls, computer labs, sitting areas, and group study tables, and

      Whereas, officially designating Torgersen Hall as a 24 hour study facility will require minimal supervision and related additional security costs, and

      Whereas, the building can be patrolled and secured throughout the night by VTPD Officers stationed nearby, and

      Therefore;

      Be it resolved, the Virginia Tech Student Government Association, in representing the Undergraduate Student Body of Virginia Tech, supports officially designating Torgerson Hall, excluding Torgersen Bridge, as a 24 hour on-campus study facility complete with all necessary security precautions.

      Be it further resolved, the Virginia Tech Student Government Association offers an undergraduate student representative to serve on a committee charged with planning the logistics of opening Torgersen Hall as a 24/7 study facility.

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    • Haiti_Agenda

      Hokies Helping Haiti

      February 1, 2010

      7:30-9:15pm

      Squires Colonial Ballroom

      Squires Student Center

       

      Agenda

      1. Welcome, 7:30-7:35
      2. Call to Order, 7:35-7:40
      3. Breakout session update, 7:40-8:15
        1. Public Education
        2. Broad Based Fundraising
        3. Special Event
        4. Logistics
      4. Breakout Presentation to Groups, 8:15-8:40
      5. Key Questions
        1. Sponsor Jars?
        2. Donation Count?
        3. List of Events
      6. Morgan Harrington, 8:40-8:50
      7. Group Questions and Coming to a Consensus, 8:50-9:00
      8. Open Forum, 9:00-9:15 (or longer)
      9. Adjournment

      Questions? E-mail me at brandoncarroll@vt.edu

       

       

       

       

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    • The Semi-Annual SGA BIG Clothing Sale

      When:

      Sunday November 8th noon-9:00pm
      Monday-Wednesday November 9-11th 9:00am-9:00pm


      Where:

      The ballroom at The Inn at Virginia Tech 



      Find the event on Facebook and Join the group for more updates & information

      *75% off retail prices of clothing from high-quality brands*

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    • Protest Student Tax

      As students at Virginia Tech, our tuition is expected to rise around 9 percent a year for the next four years. In these dire economic times, making college accessible to all is even more critical for the future of the commonwealth.

      The state legislature does not understand how important Tech is to the health and growth of the commonwealth. College is not accessible and affordable to all, and more and more students are struggling to meet ends meet. More students are being forced to have a job (or two) and still try to have time to study. Virginia ranks No. 40 in terms of how supportive the state is to higher education. Tech is disproportionally funded.

      According to the Government Relations office, Tech receives less than 25 percent of our $1.05 billion operating budget from the state. In 1999, that number was more than 50 percent. The average spending by the state per student nationally is $7,059. In Virginia that number is $5,805.

      Salaries are being frozen, people are being laid off, and classroom size is being forced to expand. The best and brightest teachers are able to find jobs elsewhere, because we cannot simply afford to pay them what they deserve. However, that is not even the bad news. It’s not even close.

      Before Gov. Kaine left office he proposed a tax on public university auxiliary funds as a means of putting money back into the general fund deficit. These are the student fees that every student pays in order to better our school academically and structurally. The school sets our student fees at a certain price, and that money goes toward different aspects of our collegiate experience.

      If this bill goes through, it will give the state unprecedented power over public institutions. We currently have reserve funds that are supposed to help support the health and growth of Tech. Some members of the General Assembly believe they are entitled to our money. The proposed budget seizes $18.8 million or roughly 5 percent of each school’s auxiliary funds.

      Unlike general fund dollars, which originate from state appropriations, these auxiliary funds are made up of money raised by the schools from student fees. Students and parents, who are continuing to struggle to afford a college education, paid these fees to their institution to ensure that each school could have revenue for projects that were not eligible to receive general fund dollars. These funds were also used to secure good accounting practices and to cover unexpected financial problems (such as a leaking roof in the dining hall).

      Here is the good news: SGA is sponsoring the most students in the history of student government to lobby in Richmond to protest this “tax” and show those in Richmond that higher education plays an integral role in the commonwealth.

      We need to let Gov. McDonnell know that we cannot stand for this and amendments to Gov. Kaine’s proposed budget must be made. On Feb. 3, more than 50 students will make history by heading to Richmond to carry this very strong message. Want to know how you can get involved? Contact Brittany Anderson, SGA director of government affairs, at baa526@vt.edu or myself at brandoncarroll@vt.edu.

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  • Student Spotlight
    BaKar O Bey

    I am a continuing senior Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics student at Virginia Tech working toward my Bachelor's degree in Science with a deep passion for Spoken Word, Poetry, Science (in general) and specifically, Human Sociology and Psychology.

     

    At a young age, I was always encouraged to read, study, and think for myself allowing me to develop what some qualified as a sharp inquisition, intuition, and pragmatism about the patterns of life and human development.  Listening was one of my greatest tools, helping to enhance my awareness through personal and vicarious experiences though others.  Emotional confusions as well as personal beliefs and conflicts led me to use poetry as a medium of expression, even at an elementary age.  As an adult, I began to write about the interactions of those around me, specific to the environments in which they occurred. This "listening" and observance, mixed with a general love for humanity, inspired me to believe I could use writing, poetry, and my own brand of "emotional logic" to teach others to listen, observe, and ultimately overcome their daily struggles, developing the same sort of social confidence I learned throughout the years of studying other people and environments.


    The result: Above the Waves: A Poetic Journey Through Personal Revelation; my first organization of thoughts, ideas, mantra, and prayers, artistically outlining a path to self-actualization, freedom of expression, and love. Above the Waves is a progressive diary telling stories of love, faith, hope, and truths not uncommon to the various stages of human development.  The book, then, counts for me as a gift to those intent on becoming better citizens, lovers, and people.  A great read from a sincere and systematic author intent on creating the changes needed for all to live happier and healthier lives. Read on for excerpts and more!


    I started EXPRESSIONS on campus with the idea of bringing students together to be able to express themselves freely. Click here to join the facebook group

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