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Student Government Association

Get Involved

Introduction


The Student Government Association (SGA) encourages all first year students to become involved. Several opportunities exist for first year students to become active members of SGA.

 Executive Board

Student Government Association

Council on Presidential Affairs - Board Member

The Council on Presidential Affairs (CPA) is looking for three new freshman members to serve on one of three committees.  Descriptions of each committee's responsibilities can be found on the application. Each CPA member will be expected to attend our montly all-board meetings which will be held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM as well as a weekly individual committee meeting to be scheduled with your committee coordinator. Additionally, all members of the Council on Presidential Affairs must attend the weekly SGA meetings on Wednesdays at 4:30 PM.

Finance Executive Board - Grants Committee (Elected through SGA Assembly)

The Finance Executive Board is responsible for maintaining the Student Government Association Budget. Comprised of three important committees, the Finance Executive Board strives for fiscal responsibility and accountability. For more information please contact the Vice President of Finance, Nicole Ehlert, at nehlert@butler.edu.

Freshman Caucus

The Freshman Caucus works with the Office of Student Affairs in addressing questions and concerns of the class.  If you are interested in becoming a leader within the freshman class, contact the SGA President Chad Lesczynski (clesczyn@butler.edu).

Operations Board - Assembly Set Up Team

Operations Board is always excited to add first year students to our assembly set up team.   If you are interested in joining this team you can email Anna Guariglia, Vice President of Operations, at aguarigl@butler.edu.

Organization Representative

Each Butler University student organization is allotted one SGA Representative. Organization Representatives are chosen through individual organizations.

Program Board - Special Events Committee Member

The Special Events Committee continually entertains the entire campus with a multitude of events. They plan a triple threat of intense programming: Homecoming, Snowcoming, and Exam Jam.  Interested new students should contact Kelsey Adams (kadams@butler.edu).

Program Board - Concerts Committee Member

The Concerts Committee plans the all-campus concerts that happen throughout the year. Previous acts have included: The Fray, OKGO, Ben Folds, and Common.  Interested new students should contact Jessica Ciccarello  (jciccare@butler.edu).

Program Board - Dance Marathon Committee Member

The Dance Marathon Committee plans Butler University Dance Marathon (BUDM), a 12-hour all-campus philanthropic event in support of Riley Hospital for Children. Participants must stand for the entire time and participate in numerous games and activities, as well as interact with Riley kids, families, and doctors. Interested new students should contact Hilary Broderick (hbroderi@butler.edu).

Program Board - Spring Sports Spectacular Committee Member

The Spring Sports Spectacular Committee plans SSS Oberfest in the fall, and the 12-hour all-campus philanthropic event Spring Sports Spectacular in the spring, which both support the Special Olympics of Indiana. In both events the entire campus competes in sporting events ranging from basketball and dodge ball, to Twister and euchre, and everything in between.  Interested new students should contact Kristen Mahoney  (kmahoney@butler.edu).

Program Board - Films Committee Member

The Films Committee plans the weekly SGA movie events, which includes newly released blockbuster hits, in addition to airing television events and other film activities.  Interested new students should contact Kayla Wininger (kwininge@butler.edu).

Program Board - Late-Nite Committee Member

The Late-Nite Committee plans activities for students on and off campus between 10pm-2am, at least once a month. Some examples are glass blowing/ceramics, a ghost hunter, movie marathon, or game night. Interested new students should contact Bryce Gergely (bgergely@Butler.edu).

Public Relations Board - Blue Crew Member

Blue Crew is a team of high-spirited Butler students who want to raise Butler pride among the community through exciting giveaways and events. By joining this team, you will be included on the Blue Crew listserv and will receive information on upcoming appearance opportunities. Anyone interested in joining the Blue Crew should e-mail the Blue Crew Coordinator, Julie Boss, at jmboss@butler.edu.

Residential Hall Representative

Each Residential Hall Unit elects students as SGA Representatives.  Residential Assistants are responsible for overseeing these elections.

Programs for Leadership and Service Education

Not interested in student government? Don't worry! There are plenty of other ways to get involved on campus. Visit the Programs for Leadership and Service Education (PuLSE) office in AU 101 for more information.