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UD Pilots Single-Stream Recycling

UD has begun a single-stream recycling pilot program on Laird and South Campuses.  The simplified process is expected to increase recycling 10 to 30 percent.  SGA's input and pledged assistance with outreach and educational initiatives to increase recycling rates at UD are acknowledged in this UDaily article about the program.
 

SGA President to Address Class of 2012 at New Student Convocation

Teagan Gregory, SGA President, along with UD President, Dr. Patrick T. Harker, and UD Vice President for Student Life, Dr. Michael Gilbert, will address the Class of 2012 at UD's New Student Convocation on Tuesday, September 2nd.  Read more about it:

UD Extends Welcome to Class of 2012 (UDaily)
New Student Convocation to Kick Off Fall Semester Tuesday (UDaily)

Dining Halls Go Trayless!

UD Dining halls have gone trayless as part of going Green, as well as reducing costs. SGA President, Teagan Gregory, is quoted in this article about the move.

Dining Halls Loose Trays to Conserve Water (UD Review)
Hold the Tray: UD Dining Halls Cut Waste (News Journal)
 

SGA honored with four 2008 YoUDee Student Leadership Awards, including Overall Achievement

SGA was honored at the sixth annual YoUDee Student Leadership Awards in mid-May, with four awards and at least 7 nominations.   SGA won the Outstanding Diversity Program Award and its Treasurer, Tyrone Edwards, was given the Grossman Memorial Award.  SGA also won in two of the most prestigious categories:  winning the Outstanding Overall Achievement Award, and President Casey Patriarco winning the Outstanding RSO Female Leader Award.  Read more about it:

Student Leaders Honored at YouDee Awards Gala (UDaily)

 

Senior Day Rained Out, But Reigned On

The sixth annual Senior Day, co-sponsored with SCPAB, and complete with food, inflatables, give-aways, a live band, and other activities, celebrated the senior class and its graduation from UD.  A few lucky seniors won prizes from a brand new car to TiVos.  Read more about it:

Senior Day Bright Despite Gloomy Weather (UD Review)
Prizes, Music and Fun Brighten a Soggy Senior Day (UDaily)
Senior Day Slated for May 16 (UDaily)
 

SGA's FestivALL A Huge Success

SGA's first FestivALL, featuring free full course buffet, and collaboration between 40 student groups, was an enormous success.  3000+ students enjoyed five hours of performances by student groups on the North Green on a gorgeous, sunny day. Read more about it:

Harker Gets It ALL On the Green (Audio Magazine)
Inaugural FestivALL Brings Crowd to Green (UD Review)
First FestivALL Event a Success (UD Review)
Letter to the Editor (UD Review)
SGA-Sponsored FestivALL Slated May 2 (UDaily)
 

SGA Gets Library Hours Extended

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ONE Event Attracts 500 Students and Raises $1000

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SGA Advisor, Dr. Marilyn Prime, Honored with the 2008 Frank Harris Outstanding Student Government Advisor Award

Read the UDaily article here

 

 

Do you know what it means to

be a responsible Blue Hen?

 

Find out with

SGA's Guide to the Code of Conduct

 

 

SGA food drive nets

2,245 pounds for Emmaus House

UDaily Article

 

SGA Pushes for a SOUND Policy

The StUDent Government Association serves as an entity designed to protect and safeguard the rights of its approximately 16,000 constituents. As the voice of the student body, the SGA must stand in strong opposition to the City of Newark's ZERO TOLERANCE policy. Visit our new website dedicated to the most powerful student movement in Delaware's history! For information, media coverage, and planned student action- this is the place to start. CHECK IT OUT!

 

 

 

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