Hey guys,
Over the next few weeks USDRadio.org will be getting a facelift in time for the Spring 2011. We will not be streaming live until the start of the Spring 2011 semester on January 24, 2011. Please bear with us as we work through this! Any suggestions for the site would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Justin
Hey everyone! This is Crystal here from Associated Students, YOUR student government at USD. I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter break and adjusting well being back at school. I know it’s hard after such a relaxing weekend.
But Associated Students is coming back from break full throttle with the 2010-2011 AS elections. This week is campaign week for our candidates running for AS President, Vice President, and 15 Senators. You may have seen flyers on the ground around campus or getting a lot of invites into the candidate’s facebook groups. Lets show them our support and be sure to vote this Thursday, which is tomorrow, April 8th, starting at 9am. You can vote on MySanDiego under the “AS Elections” tab. Polls will be open until Friday, April 9th, at 5pm.
Just to remind you all that only 13% of the student body voted in the elections last year! That’s a few percent more than the previous year! This year, we’re aiming high because we want everyone to be involved! Associated Students wants to make sure EVERYONE’s voice is heard so make sure to vote tomorrow because your voice matters!
If by chance you missed running in the elections, there’s still chance that you can get involved! As you know, the student body has passed the new AS restructure proposal where Associated Students will be separate from the Torero Program Board, the event planning group that creates student programs here on campus. With this new structure, we need great individuals to represent the students and make it the best AS and Program Board ever! Applications for positions for both AS and Program Board will be available online on the Associated Students website this Friday, April 9th. Applications for AS positions will be due Wednesday, April 21st at 5pm. Applications for Program Board Chair, Tuesday, April 20th. Applications for a Program Board directorship position will be due Friday, April 23rd. Getting involved in AS and Program Board is a great opportunity to meet new people and really get to know the whole USD community. I encourage you all to apply and be a part of this amazing experience!
I know, this is a lot of information, but you can get all this and more on the Associated Students website: www.sandiego.edu/associatedstudents. And please contact any of the current AS Exec members if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks everyone and remember to vote tomorrow!
This is Crystal, over and out!
Join the Microfinancing Club for the Two Dollar a Day Challenge
What: The Two Dollar a Day Challenge
Who: Everyone’s invited, the Microfinance Club is hosting
When: March 22nd at 6:30pm
Where: Maher 222
The two dollar a day challenge is a way to experience the way 2 billion people in the world do everyday. By gaining insight and connection on an experiential level it gives every student the chance to see how the other half lives. Challenge week strives to bridge the gap and provide an accessible, effective tool for poverty awareness. College students will live on two dollars a day and abide by other rules designed to stimulate poverty. By doing this we will raise awareness at USD, and through individual sponsorship of the event we will raise money for our microfinance partner.
The Kickoff meeting will be in Maher 222 at 6:45 on March 22nd. Please sign up and register either in front of the UC on thursday deadhours (microfinance booth) or by arriving at the kickoff meeting. There is a $15 registration fee for this event ($2 a day *3 =6 and then a 9 dollar donation to La Maurita).
Contact Ken Downey at [email protected] for additional information
On Tuesday, November 17th, from 11am – 3pm, be sure to stop by the International Bazaar taking place on Marian Way, to learn about an array of international opportunities, including studying abroad, volunteering abroad, interning abroad, working abroad and much more! Several Study Abroad Ambassadors will be there to answer questions about the study abroad experience. Free international food sampling available from 12:00 to 2:00pm.
In 2008, USD was ranked 6th in the nation by the Institute for International Education for undergraduate study abroad participation.
For further information regarding all the International Education Week events that begin on Monday, November 16th, please visit: http://www.sandiego.edu/international/iew/iewevents.php
Campus Conversations
This past Tuesday, the University of San Diego administration canceled the campus’ PRIDE foundation dance scheduled for next week. As the LGBT organization on campus, this event raises issues concerning Diversity, Administration Intervention and Student voice at USD.
Student interviews with PRIDE’s President, a member of the United Front Multicultural Center, an editor for The Vista, an ex-RA, a former worker for a gay rights fund raising group and several others students weigh in on the issue.
Enjoy.
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Wednesday September 30th was the first Open Mic Night on campus. Students filled Aroma’s for a full lineup of student musicians taking the stage.
Performances for the night included:
Kellen Gold, Matt Leigh, Kyle Minkel, Kyle Kincaid, Jack Williams, Jeff Bentz, Adam Alvarez, Sean Lawlor, Diana Esefan Velaquez, Daniel Runbeck, Moses and Eded Utomi, Arnold Palaciois, Cristel Cueto and Nicole Salcedo.
Aroma’s wil host two more Open Mic Nights on October 21st and Novermber 18th.
Contact Jen Matsumoto if you have questions [email protected]
Also check out USD Radio’s Student Musician BBQ on October 10th featuring:
–Sean Lawlor –Andy Cullison —Peter Nixon & Merry Werewolves –Tolan Shaw
AS has a few Concerts scheduled coming up:
On October 14 at noon outside the SLP the local hip-hop group The Kneehighs will be performing.http://www.myspace.com/kneehighs
On October 19 there will be a noon concert featuring local indie rock band, The Napoleon Complex, http://www.myspace.com/thenapoleoncomplex
