The document summarizes discussions and announcements from a UPUA meeting. It discusses various resources available to students, including the professional attire closet and wellness fund. The wellness fund of $10,000 will help cover healthcare costs for students. Applications for first-year council, PR team, and judicial clerk positions were mentioned. Upcoming events like Lion Bash and a retreat were announced. Committees provided updates and the speaker discussed interviewing candidates for open seats.
The document provides updates from various student groups and committees at Penn State. The 320 Coalition aims to ensure justice for Osaze Osagie and support black lives. IPSA works to acknowledge indigenous land and people. The Department of Finance discussed budget categories. Several students and representatives provided updates on meetings, initiatives, and upcoming events from their groups. Committees discussed upcoming programming like Test Prep Week and initiatives around a COVID absence policy and What To Fix Day.
This document provides an overview of an orientation meeting for new members of UPUA (University Park Undergraduate Assembly). It discusses the organization's Google Drive which contains important documents and information. It also covers attendance policies, legislation processes, committee structures, and meeting etiquette. The meeting aims to onboard new representatives and ensure they have the resources and understanding to be effective members of the student government assembly.
- Erin Boas provided updates on the sexual misconduct survey results, vaccination rates dashboard, and meetings with counterparts from Auburn University and Rutgers. Various representatives and committees provided updates on their meetings and upcoming events. Issues discussed included the PAC representative seat, external events submissions, budget legislation communication, and emphasizing attendance at caucus events.
The document discusses a UPUA meeting where the agenda and budget presentation were discussed. Key points include:
1) The budget for the 16th assembly was presented, with small increases to mental health/wellness week and sexual violence prevention programming budgets, and decreases to elections commission and UPUA votes budgets.
2) Representatives asked clarifying questions about carryover funds from the previous budget.
3) During open forum, former UPUA members spoke in support of proposed changes to public relations and outreach departments to better engage students. However, another former member expressed concerns that the changes may not fully address past issues and suggested alternative solutions.
4) A representative advocated for a resolution against anti
- The UPUA judicial board presentation outlined their role in being a resource, solving disputes, maintaining fairness, and serving as the elections commission. They have 1 chief justice and 8 justices.
- The UPUA president and vice president discussed their priorities of carrying out the will of students and serving on committees.
- The minutes discussed various UPUA committee meetings and initiatives around homecoming week, fundraising, sustainability, and student wellness.
- UPUA President Erin Boas provided an update on her recent travels meeting with various stakeholders and gave congratulations and welcome to new first year council members.
- Representatives discussed upcoming events like National Coming Out Week and a voter registration drive. They also confirmed two new first year representatives, Giani Clarke and Zach Perrin, through discussion and voting.
- Other business included electing Ryan Loscalzo as the new Chair of the Facilities Committee and passing a bill to fund a Black Caucus alumni brunch. Executive reports provided updates on committee work and upcoming initiatives.
This summary provides the key points from the document in 3 sentences:
Lea Zimmerman gave a presentation on student disability resources and ensuring equal access for students with disabilities. Only 5% of undergraduates receive disability services, so interactions with faculty are important for education. Outreach programs for first-year students are a focus, and mental health services through CAPS are available for student support.
This document provides an agenda and reports from various committees and executives of the University Park Undergraduate Association Assembly of Student Representatives 16th Assembly meeting on October 27, 2021. The agenda includes items like reports from the president, vice president, committees on academic affairs, facilities, governmental affairs, justice and equity, and student life. The committee reports summarize recent and upcoming activities, including legislation, initiatives, and events.
The document provides updates from various student groups and committees at Penn State. The 320 Coalition aims to ensure justice for Osaze Osagie and support black lives. IPSA works to acknowledge indigenous land and people. The Department of Finance discussed budget categories. Several students and representatives provided updates on meetings, initiatives, and upcoming events from their groups. Committees discussed upcoming programming like Test Prep Week and initiatives around a COVID absence policy and What To Fix Day.
This document provides an overview of an orientation meeting for new members of UPUA (University Park Undergraduate Assembly). It discusses the organization's Google Drive which contains important documents and information. It also covers attendance policies, legislation processes, committee structures, and meeting etiquette. The meeting aims to onboard new representatives and ensure they have the resources and understanding to be effective members of the student government assembly.
- Erin Boas provided updates on the sexual misconduct survey results, vaccination rates dashboard, and meetings with counterparts from Auburn University and Rutgers. Various representatives and committees provided updates on their meetings and upcoming events. Issues discussed included the PAC representative seat, external events submissions, budget legislation communication, and emphasizing attendance at caucus events.
The document discusses a UPUA meeting where the agenda and budget presentation were discussed. Key points include:
1) The budget for the 16th assembly was presented, with small increases to mental health/wellness week and sexual violence prevention programming budgets, and decreases to elections commission and UPUA votes budgets.
2) Representatives asked clarifying questions about carryover funds from the previous budget.
3) During open forum, former UPUA members spoke in support of proposed changes to public relations and outreach departments to better engage students. However, another former member expressed concerns that the changes may not fully address past issues and suggested alternative solutions.
4) A representative advocated for a resolution against anti
- The UPUA judicial board presentation outlined their role in being a resource, solving disputes, maintaining fairness, and serving as the elections commission. They have 1 chief justice and 8 justices.
- The UPUA president and vice president discussed their priorities of carrying out the will of students and serving on committees.
- The minutes discussed various UPUA committee meetings and initiatives around homecoming week, fundraising, sustainability, and student wellness.
- UPUA President Erin Boas provided an update on her recent travels meeting with various stakeholders and gave congratulations and welcome to new first year council members.
- Representatives discussed upcoming events like National Coming Out Week and a voter registration drive. They also confirmed two new first year representatives, Giani Clarke and Zach Perrin, through discussion and voting.
- Other business included electing Ryan Loscalzo as the new Chair of the Facilities Committee and passing a bill to fund a Black Caucus alumni brunch. Executive reports provided updates on committee work and upcoming initiatives.
This summary provides the key points from the document in 3 sentences:
Lea Zimmerman gave a presentation on student disability resources and ensuring equal access for students with disabilities. Only 5% of undergraduates receive disability services, so interactions with faculty are important for education. Outreach programs for first-year students are a focus, and mental health services through CAPS are available for student support.
This document provides an agenda and reports from various committees and executives of the University Park Undergraduate Association Assembly of Student Representatives 16th Assembly meeting on October 27, 2021. The agenda includes items like reports from the president, vice president, committees on academic affairs, facilities, governmental affairs, justice and equity, and student life. The committee reports summarize recent and upcoming activities, including legislation, initiatives, and events.
The document summarizes discussions at a student open forum regarding gender equity and sexual violence at Penn State University. Several students spoke in support of releasing campus climate survey data on sexual assault and making the university safer and more supportive for minority students and survivors of sexual violence. They encouraged collaboration between student groups to address these issues. The UPUA president then provided updates on initiatives relating to COVID safety, counseling services, and working with other student governments to prevent sexual assault.
- Andrew Waldman, a rising sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, spoke about his experience as the first UPUA judicial board clerk and involvement in mock trial and moot court.
- Christine Gonzales, a rising senior studying political science and minoring in ethics, spoke about her relevant experience and qualifications for the role, including prior work with UPUA and commitments to diversity, fairness, justice and equity in decision making.
- The third nominee, Lawrence Corridoni, was not summarized as their remarks were not included in the provided text.
The document summarizes an Edge Talk webinar evaluating the impact of the School for Health and Care Radicals. Jonny Gifford from CIPD introduces the evaluation of the school, which over 3,000 people registered for. Stella Martorana discusses findings from qualitative interviews, which found the school increased participants' self-awareness, empathy, and support for others. It also improved relationships, confidence, and resilience when facing barriers to change. Specific examples are given of participants who applied lessons to better collaborate and share information within their hospital teams.
Edgetalks Transcript 3 February 2017, Democracy, Freedom and Work – Enabling ...Horizons NHS
This document summarizes a webinar on democracy, freedom and work hosted by Dominic. It introduces the presenters, Claire Haigh and Kev Wyke, who will discuss these topics and share ideas from their organization Collaborating Out Loud. Kevin gives an overview of influential thinkers on the topics, including authors who advocated for more democratic workplaces where employees have autonomy and choice in their work. Examples highlighted democratic practices at manufacturing and technology companies that empowered employees and teams.
The document provides information on several candidates running for various leadership positions within the Independence South Complex Community Council (ISSA). It includes statements from candidates for President, Building Governor positions in various buildings, and Secretary and Treasurer. The candidates outline their relevant experience and goals if elected, such as planning social events, improving facilities, and representing residents' interests.
1. The document describes the author's experience as a young architect volunteering to redesign a church in their community without charge.
2. They redesigned the small old church into an "architectural masterpiece" and oversaw construction, which was still ongoing when they completed their mandatory community service.
3. The author argues that volunteering pro bono work can help gain experience, connections, confidence and fulfillment as an architect, and may even lead to paid work through the connections formed. They encourage other architects to make such sacrifices.
Former Memphian Returns With Position at Glankler Brown - Memphis Daily NewsLesley Gudehus
Michael Tauer recently joined Glankler Brown PLLC as an associate concentrating in general litigation. He was drawn to join the firm by the opportunity to return to Memphis to be near family and raise his first child alongside an extended support system. Tauer praised Glankler Brown for its talented attorneys and staff and the firm-like culture compared to large corporate environments in other cities.
This focus group discussed barriers to financial security experienced by people with disabilities. Key barriers included:
- Restrictions on savings for those receiving public benefits like MassHealth which limit assets to $2,000
- Work disincentives due to the way earnings are treated, reducing benefits dollar for dollar once a certain income is reached
- Difficulty finding accessible, flexible employment that accommodates needs related to disabilities
- High costs of living that aren't adequately covered by public benefits amounts
- Additional expenses related to disabilities that aren't fully covered
- Rules around subsidized housing that discourage employment for those under 62 by counting earnings towards rent
The group expressed a desire for greater financial flexibility and incentives to work,
The document summarizes a workshop on creating a livable community for all ages in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Several speakers discuss the aging population trends and their impact. They emphasize the need for communities to plan housing, transportation, healthcare and other services to allow residents to age in place. The workshop aims to raise awareness, initiate collaboration and define next steps to make Chattanooga a more livable community for people of all ages.
Policy 6.16 Increasing Collaboration with the Department of Finance and Trans...AnthonyAvella1
This document outlines proposed changes to the constitution and bylaws of the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) to increase collaboration with the Department of Finance and emphasize financial transparency and compliance with the budget. Key points:
- UPUA leadership met to discuss improving communication with Finance on spending and ensuring the budget is followed.
- Revisions are proposed to require the Department of Finance to approve legislation relating to spending and present recommendations if disputes over amounts arise.
- Revisions also stipulate including budget information in legislation templates and requiring the Speaker to communicate regularly with Finance on budget management.
- The changes aim to maximize careful spending while maintaining flexibility to meet student needs. Financial transparency and budget guidelines are emphasized
Resolution 22.16 Establishing the Financing for the Future Week.pdfAnthonyAvella1
The University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) passed a resolution to host a Financial Resources Education and Efforts (FREE) Week from January 24-28. FREE Week will educate students about financial struggles faced by Penn State students and resources available to help. During the week, UPUA will table in the HUB and host two presentations on "Financing for the Future" that will be livestreamed. The goal is to increase awareness of financial issues impacting students and the support services available to address food insecurity, housing costs, and other financial barriers to academic success.
Resolution 19.16 Establishing the “Know Your Rights” Campaign for Student Pro...AnthonyAvella1
This document is a resolution from the Pennsylvania State University's Undergraduate Student Association establishing a "Know Your Rights" campaign for student protests. It notes that protests have increased to address social injustice and many people are still unaware of their legal rights to protest. The resolution recommends hosting an educational panel in January 2022 to inform students of their First Amendment rights to peacefully protest and what to do if approached by police. The Department of Public Relations will promote the event through social media. The goal is to empower students to engage in civic participation through informed protest.
Resolution 11.16 Supporting the Schreyer Gender Equity Coalition Open Letter.pdfAnthonyAvella1
The Schreyer Gender Equity Coalition has released an open letter to the Vice President of Student Affairs at Penn State asking them to release the results of the 2018 Penn State Sexual Misconduct Survey and commit to completing future surveys. They reference promises made by Penn State's president in 2014 to administer regular climate surveys on sexual assault. The letter notes that without access to survey data, students do not have an accurate understanding of the prevalence of sexual violence at Penn State. It asks that the 2018 survey results be released by October 1st and that future surveys be conducted at least every three years to properly assess experiences of students from marginalized groups.
Resolution 14.16 Supporting “We’re a culture, not a costume” Social Media Cam...AnthonyAvella1
The document is a resolution from the University Park Undergraduate Association supporting a "We're a Culture, Not a Costume" social media campaign to promote cultural awareness around Halloween costumes. It discusses past incidents of cultural insensitivity at Halloween and supports distributing posters created by another university encouraging students to think about how costumes can affect or exploit other cultures. The resolution recommends running the social media campaign from October 26th to November 6th and releasing a statement about its importance.
Resolution 18.16 In Support of the 2001 Village Protest Plaque(s).pdfAnthonyAvella1
In 2001, a protest known as the Village Protest occurred at Penn State in response to racial tensions on campus and a lack of support for minority students. The protest lasted 10 days and resulted in commitments from the university to increase funding for diversity initiatives and hire more minority faculty. This resolution supports recognizing the Village Protest through commemorative plaques to honor its impact in advancing racial equality and advocacy at Penn State.
Resolution 08.16 Commendation of Ben Locke, Director of Counseling and Psycho...AnthonyAvella1
Ben Locke, the director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Penn State, announced he would step down in August 2021. During his time at Penn State, Mr. Locke worked to expand mental health services and make them more accessible to students. This resolution from the University Park Undergraduate Association commends Mr. Locke for his exceptional contributions to Penn State's mental health services and ensuring affordable counseling access for students. It thanks him for his years of dedicated service to Penn State students and wishes him well in retirement.
The document proposes continuing the "Know Your Rights" academic integrity and student rights campaign run by the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) at Penn State through flyers, social media posts, and an information table over a week in December to educate students on their academic rights and Senate policies regarding issues like grading, exams, absences, and student privacy. The campaign would cost $697.60 and the UPUA General Assembly provides $1,000 annually for this purpose. The bill recommends approval and funding for continuing the awareness campaign.
Bill 22.16 funding for ally house jr. drag show & art fundraiserAnthonyAvella1
The University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) will fund half the cost ($400) of reserving a space for Ally House's upcoming drag show and art fundraiser event. The event aims to raise money and awareness for gender dysphoria treatment by showcasing drag performances and art for sale. Proceeds will go toward a gender dysphoria relief fund. The UPUA supports advocating and funding events for underrepresented communities like the LGBTQIA+ students at Penn State.
The document proposes continuing the "Know Your Rights" academic integrity and student rights campaign run by the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) at Penn State through flyers, social media posts, and an information table over a week in December to educate students on their academic rights and Senate policies regarding issues like grading, exams, absences, and student privacy. The campaign would cost $697.60 and the UPUA General Assembly provides $1,000 annually for this purpose. The bill recommends approval and funding for continuing the awareness campaign.
Anthony Avella is a senior at Penn State University studying Information Sciences and Technology. He has relevant work experience in technical support, data collection, and operations. Additionally, he has taken on leadership roles such as an intern for a state representative and as the executive director of technology for the Penn State Student Body. He also leads research projects and volunteers his time as an Eagle Scout and hockey coach.
Bill 08.16 funding for black caucus alumni brunchAnthonyAvella1
The document is a bill from the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) to fund the Black Caucus Alumni Brunch event. It details that the Black Caucus President requested co-funding from UPUA for the event, which will allow current Black students to connect with alumni. UPUA will provide $600 to cover food, decorations, and other logistical costs for the October 24th event. The bill aims to support important programming for underrepresented communities at Penn State.
懶 Bill 09.16 financially supporting bank of america career services’ professi...AnthonyAvella1
The Penn State University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) bill proposes allocating $2,000 to support the Bank of America Career Services' Professional Attire Closet, which provides professional clothing for students to use for interviews and career events. The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced donations and financial support for the closet. The funds would go towards garment bags to maintain the closet and its resources for students.
The document summarizes discussions at a student open forum regarding gender equity and sexual violence at Penn State University. Several students spoke in support of releasing campus climate survey data on sexual assault and making the university safer and more supportive for minority students and survivors of sexual violence. They encouraged collaboration between student groups to address these issues. The UPUA president then provided updates on initiatives relating to COVID safety, counseling services, and working with other student governments to prevent sexual assault.
- Andrew Waldman, a rising sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, spoke about his experience as the first UPUA judicial board clerk and involvement in mock trial and moot court.
- Christine Gonzales, a rising senior studying political science and minoring in ethics, spoke about her relevant experience and qualifications for the role, including prior work with UPUA and commitments to diversity, fairness, justice and equity in decision making.
- The third nominee, Lawrence Corridoni, was not summarized as their remarks were not included in the provided text.
The document summarizes an Edge Talk webinar evaluating the impact of the School for Health and Care Radicals. Jonny Gifford from CIPD introduces the evaluation of the school, which over 3,000 people registered for. Stella Martorana discusses findings from qualitative interviews, which found the school increased participants' self-awareness, empathy, and support for others. It also improved relationships, confidence, and resilience when facing barriers to change. Specific examples are given of participants who applied lessons to better collaborate and share information within their hospital teams.
Edgetalks Transcript 3 February 2017, Democracy, Freedom and Work – Enabling ...Horizons NHS
This document summarizes a webinar on democracy, freedom and work hosted by Dominic. It introduces the presenters, Claire Haigh and Kev Wyke, who will discuss these topics and share ideas from their organization Collaborating Out Loud. Kevin gives an overview of influential thinkers on the topics, including authors who advocated for more democratic workplaces where employees have autonomy and choice in their work. Examples highlighted democratic practices at manufacturing and technology companies that empowered employees and teams.
The document provides information on several candidates running for various leadership positions within the Independence South Complex Community Council (ISSA). It includes statements from candidates for President, Building Governor positions in various buildings, and Secretary and Treasurer. The candidates outline their relevant experience and goals if elected, such as planning social events, improving facilities, and representing residents' interests.
1. The document describes the author's experience as a young architect volunteering to redesign a church in their community without charge.
2. They redesigned the small old church into an "architectural masterpiece" and oversaw construction, which was still ongoing when they completed their mandatory community service.
3. The author argues that volunteering pro bono work can help gain experience, connections, confidence and fulfillment as an architect, and may even lead to paid work through the connections formed. They encourage other architects to make such sacrifices.
Former Memphian Returns With Position at Glankler Brown - Memphis Daily NewsLesley Gudehus
Michael Tauer recently joined Glankler Brown PLLC as an associate concentrating in general litigation. He was drawn to join the firm by the opportunity to return to Memphis to be near family and raise his first child alongside an extended support system. Tauer praised Glankler Brown for its talented attorneys and staff and the firm-like culture compared to large corporate environments in other cities.
This focus group discussed barriers to financial security experienced by people with disabilities. Key barriers included:
- Restrictions on savings for those receiving public benefits like MassHealth which limit assets to $2,000
- Work disincentives due to the way earnings are treated, reducing benefits dollar for dollar once a certain income is reached
- Difficulty finding accessible, flexible employment that accommodates needs related to disabilities
- High costs of living that aren't adequately covered by public benefits amounts
- Additional expenses related to disabilities that aren't fully covered
- Rules around subsidized housing that discourage employment for those under 62 by counting earnings towards rent
The group expressed a desire for greater financial flexibility and incentives to work,
The document summarizes a workshop on creating a livable community for all ages in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Several speakers discuss the aging population trends and their impact. They emphasize the need for communities to plan housing, transportation, healthcare and other services to allow residents to age in place. The workshop aims to raise awareness, initiate collaboration and define next steps to make Chattanooga a more livable community for people of all ages.
Policy 6.16 Increasing Collaboration with the Department of Finance and Trans...AnthonyAvella1
This document outlines proposed changes to the constitution and bylaws of the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) to increase collaboration with the Department of Finance and emphasize financial transparency and compliance with the budget. Key points:
- UPUA leadership met to discuss improving communication with Finance on spending and ensuring the budget is followed.
- Revisions are proposed to require the Department of Finance to approve legislation relating to spending and present recommendations if disputes over amounts arise.
- Revisions also stipulate including budget information in legislation templates and requiring the Speaker to communicate regularly with Finance on budget management.
- The changes aim to maximize careful spending while maintaining flexibility to meet student needs. Financial transparency and budget guidelines are emphasized
Resolution 22.16 Establishing the Financing for the Future Week.pdfAnthonyAvella1
The University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) passed a resolution to host a Financial Resources Education and Efforts (FREE) Week from January 24-28. FREE Week will educate students about financial struggles faced by Penn State students and resources available to help. During the week, UPUA will table in the HUB and host two presentations on "Financing for the Future" that will be livestreamed. The goal is to increase awareness of financial issues impacting students and the support services available to address food insecurity, housing costs, and other financial barriers to academic success.
Resolution 19.16 Establishing the “Know Your Rights” Campaign for Student Pro...AnthonyAvella1
This document is a resolution from the Pennsylvania State University's Undergraduate Student Association establishing a "Know Your Rights" campaign for student protests. It notes that protests have increased to address social injustice and many people are still unaware of their legal rights to protest. The resolution recommends hosting an educational panel in January 2022 to inform students of their First Amendment rights to peacefully protest and what to do if approached by police. The Department of Public Relations will promote the event through social media. The goal is to empower students to engage in civic participation through informed protest.
Resolution 11.16 Supporting the Schreyer Gender Equity Coalition Open Letter.pdfAnthonyAvella1
The Schreyer Gender Equity Coalition has released an open letter to the Vice President of Student Affairs at Penn State asking them to release the results of the 2018 Penn State Sexual Misconduct Survey and commit to completing future surveys. They reference promises made by Penn State's president in 2014 to administer regular climate surveys on sexual assault. The letter notes that without access to survey data, students do not have an accurate understanding of the prevalence of sexual violence at Penn State. It asks that the 2018 survey results be released by October 1st and that future surveys be conducted at least every three years to properly assess experiences of students from marginalized groups.
Resolution 14.16 Supporting “We’re a culture, not a costume” Social Media Cam...AnthonyAvella1
The document is a resolution from the University Park Undergraduate Association supporting a "We're a Culture, Not a Costume" social media campaign to promote cultural awareness around Halloween costumes. It discusses past incidents of cultural insensitivity at Halloween and supports distributing posters created by another university encouraging students to think about how costumes can affect or exploit other cultures. The resolution recommends running the social media campaign from October 26th to November 6th and releasing a statement about its importance.
Resolution 18.16 In Support of the 2001 Village Protest Plaque(s).pdfAnthonyAvella1
In 2001, a protest known as the Village Protest occurred at Penn State in response to racial tensions on campus and a lack of support for minority students. The protest lasted 10 days and resulted in commitments from the university to increase funding for diversity initiatives and hire more minority faculty. This resolution supports recognizing the Village Protest through commemorative plaques to honor its impact in advancing racial equality and advocacy at Penn State.
Resolution 08.16 Commendation of Ben Locke, Director of Counseling and Psycho...AnthonyAvella1
Ben Locke, the director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Penn State, announced he would step down in August 2021. During his time at Penn State, Mr. Locke worked to expand mental health services and make them more accessible to students. This resolution from the University Park Undergraduate Association commends Mr. Locke for his exceptional contributions to Penn State's mental health services and ensuring affordable counseling access for students. It thanks him for his years of dedicated service to Penn State students and wishes him well in retirement.
The document proposes continuing the "Know Your Rights" academic integrity and student rights campaign run by the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) at Penn State through flyers, social media posts, and an information table over a week in December to educate students on their academic rights and Senate policies regarding issues like grading, exams, absences, and student privacy. The campaign would cost $697.60 and the UPUA General Assembly provides $1,000 annually for this purpose. The bill recommends approval and funding for continuing the awareness campaign.
Bill 22.16 funding for ally house jr. drag show & art fundraiserAnthonyAvella1
The University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) will fund half the cost ($400) of reserving a space for Ally House's upcoming drag show and art fundraiser event. The event aims to raise money and awareness for gender dysphoria treatment by showcasing drag performances and art for sale. Proceeds will go toward a gender dysphoria relief fund. The UPUA supports advocating and funding events for underrepresented communities like the LGBTQIA+ students at Penn State.
The document proposes continuing the "Know Your Rights" academic integrity and student rights campaign run by the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) at Penn State through flyers, social media posts, and an information table over a week in December to educate students on their academic rights and Senate policies regarding issues like grading, exams, absences, and student privacy. The campaign would cost $697.60 and the UPUA General Assembly provides $1,000 annually for this purpose. The bill recommends approval and funding for continuing the awareness campaign.
Anthony Avella is a senior at Penn State University studying Information Sciences and Technology. He has relevant work experience in technical support, data collection, and operations. Additionally, he has taken on leadership roles such as an intern for a state representative and as the executive director of technology for the Penn State Student Body. He also leads research projects and volunteers his time as an Eagle Scout and hockey coach.
Bill 08.16 funding for black caucus alumni brunchAnthonyAvella1
The document is a bill from the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) to fund the Black Caucus Alumni Brunch event. It details that the Black Caucus President requested co-funding from UPUA for the event, which will allow current Black students to connect with alumni. UPUA will provide $600 to cover food, decorations, and other logistical costs for the October 24th event. The bill aims to support important programming for underrepresented communities at Penn State.
懶 Bill 09.16 financially supporting bank of america career services’ professi...AnthonyAvella1
The Penn State University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) bill proposes allocating $2,000 to support the Bank of America Career Services' Professional Attire Closet, which provides professional clothing for students to use for interviews and career events. The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced donations and financial support for the closet. The funds would go towards garment bags to maintain the closet and its resources for students.
This document is a bill proposed by the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) to fund Red Zone Action Week from September 20-25, 2021. The Red Zone refers to the first few months of the fall semester when sexual assault rates are highest, especially for underclassmen. Recent data shows a high number of sexual assaults and timely warnings at Penn State. The proposed expenditures of $201.98 would fund printed flyers and a poster board to raise awareness of this issue and the It's On Us campaign during Red Zone Action Week, concluding with airing a related video at a football game. The UPUA committee and assembly unanimously approved the bill.
Bill 06.16 creation of the upua wellness fundAnthonyAvella1
The document proposes the creation of a UPUA Wellness Fund to address health inequities among Penn State students. It provides background on higher uninsured rates among minority students and notes Penn State currently lacks resources for uninsured students. The proposed fund would cover healthcare costs for uninsured and underinsured students through the University Health Services. It recommends allocating $10,000 to establish the fund and collect utilization statistics to evaluate making it a permanent program.
Bill 05.16 renewing penn state university park’s plan (post landfill action ...AnthonyAvella1
The document discusses a bill being proposed by the University Park Undergraduate Association to renew Penn State University Park's membership in the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) and endorse the recommendations of the Director of Sustainable Waste Management. PLAN works with colleges to reduce waste and transition away from the linear resource economy. The director recommends disseminating information about PLAN's resources and requiring student-fee funded offices to develop zero-waste targets and plans using PLAN's guidance. The bill proposes funding the $1,000 PLAN membership renewal and advocating for the director's recommendations to promote more sustainable practices at Penn State.
The University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) proposed a bill to fund the purchase and distribution of N-95 and surgical masks to protect students from COVID-19 as Penn State returns to in-person instruction. The bill allocates $999.80 to purchase N-95 masks that would be distributed in sets of four with guidance on proper usage. Distribution of masks would occur through the UPUA office with promotional graphics created to inform students. The bill aims to support vulnerable students as only 62.48% have been vaccinated and the highly infectious Delta variant poses a risk.
Bill 03.16 subscription for soft edge advocacy tool copyAnthonyAvella1
The UPUA Governmental Affairs Committee has historically advocated for higher education issues through letter writing and phone banking. However, engagement has been low due to challenges in the legislative process. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for digital advocacy access. SoftEdge is a virtual advocacy tool that would allow students to track legislation, target legislators, and launch customizable advocacy campaigns by phone, email or social media. The UPUA used SoftEdge last year but engagement was lower than expected. Renewing the SoftEdge subscription for $2,700 would maintain an effective virtual advocacy method during the pandemic.
Bill 01.16 funding for the “every person belongs here” banners in partnershi...AnthonyAvella1
1) The document discusses a bill proposing funding for "Every Person Belongs Here" banners around Penn State University and State College to promote inclusion and diversity. 2) The banners would recognize the contributions of various groups including those with disabilities, religious diversity, Black Lives Matter, indigenous people, Latinx, Asian, LGBTQIA+, international students. 3) Data is presented showing underrepresentation and discrimination faced by some of these groups to justify the need for the banners.
Resolution 11.16 supporting the schreyer gender equity coalition open letterAnthonyAvella1
The Schreyer Gender Equity Coalition has released an open letter to the Vice President of Student Affairs at Penn State asking them to release the results of the 2018 Penn State Sexual Misconduct Survey and commit to completing future surveys. They reference promises made by Penn State's president in 2014 to administer regular climate surveys on sexual assault. The letter notes that without access to survey data, students do not have an accurate understanding of the prevalence of sexual violence at Penn State. It asks that the 2018 survey results be released by October 1st and that future surveys be conducted at least every three years to properly assess experiences of students from marginalized groups.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
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UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean's vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, managers, thought leaders, and artists to awaken new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment for the ocean and all it sustains. The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
AHMR is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed online journal created to encourage and facilitate the study of all aspects (socio-economic, political, legislative and developmental) of Human Mobility in Africa. Through the publication of original research, policy discussions and evidence research papers AHMR provides a comprehensive forum devoted exclusively to the analysis of contemporaneous trends, migration patterns and some of the most important migration-related issues.
About Potato, The scientific name of the plant is Solanum tuberosum (L).Christina Parmionova
The potato is a starchy root vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile
Synopsis (short abstract) In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 May as the International Day of Potato.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
1. UHS special presentation summary: at UHS there are various resources for students, whether it
be covid or non-covid related. It is important for you guys to get involved and speak to what you,
the student body want. Speak to us, reach out to us, let us know how we can improve our means
and resources. Furthermore, World health organization vaccines are accepted here.
Minutes:
Erin boas: chair Browne and I went to the professional attire closet this past week, they have
expanded so much, they keep getting donations, please in the next two weeks, there will be
volunteering, so please volunteer. Chair Browne has put that in the teams. The directors are very
grateful for the garment bags, so the students can take home. The student fee board me last week,
this week we will also be joining with fuel rod in the hub. Stop around in the hub to see that,
there will be stations there and the stadium. We have the website launch this week, the resource
center continues to grow, we are getting lots of resources, but if you have any you would like to
see please let me know, or the director of technology know. As one of the project extensions, we
are looking for a texting service, we are looking into that. Representative gangl and I are meeting
with the borough soon about the vaxnow campaign. I and rep. Birungi are also meeting with
people to talk about some more tabling events. I am working to expand its on us campaign, I am
meeting with the student body presidents from Pitt and temple to talk about that. I also had my
first biweekly meeting with the multicultural caucus groups this morning, and that was great,
they are holding some really great events this year and semester, so please go out. The first event
will be help by the Latino caucus, it is on September 22 and 6:30. Lastly, I wanted to make you
aware of a situation, in response to the university’s masking and vaccination, last week there was
a situation that was elevated to senior administration and police, the vice president of finance and
business came to student round table to discuss the situation and explain how to handle such
situations. So please continue the see something say something protocol, go to someone who can
help, bring it the police, etc. tomorrow I am excited to attend lion bash and the UPUA paint
night.
Najee Rodriguez: seeing no questions for president boas, I will move into my report. I want to
remind everyone to review the vice-presidential guide to meetings, it is attached to the calendar,
so please refer to that. President boas and I have been very determined to tackle student poverty,
that is something we plan to do in the future. We have met with chair kallur to discuss the follow
through with the wellness fund and that bill is coming tonight, I am planning to meet in the board
of trustees meeting. Please reach out to me anytime! I now stand for questions. We will now
move into liaison or affiliate reports.
Carter gangl: as Erin mentioned we are working with the borough, I am going to reach out to the
community outreach, and I am going to be working with them to expand the vcaxnow. I have
also been talking to people about expanding out relationships with the borough etc.
Najee Rodriguez: seeing no other liaison or affiliate reports, we will move into line-item A, I am
going to open the floor for nominations, please rise if you wish to nominate someone.
2. Joshua Reynolds: I nominate Jason Nelson
Jason Nelson: I accept this nomination
Najee Rodriguez: seeing no more nominations we will move into a speech.
Jason Nelson: I am the rep. of lion pride, the adhoc committee was created by myself in
partnership with the facilities. With covid-19 still prominent, it is creating a danger all over. For
a brief period of time, we were told things would go back to normal, but we still have to take
precautions to protect ourselves and others. There were points in the universities response that
could have been better, there were many factors that were not considered, and many
opportunities for students to have had more of a say. I believe we can do with recommending
better plans of dealing with covid-19 etc.
Najee Rodriguez: we will now open the floor for questions
Anne Marie Rounds-Sorenson: you talked a lot about the committee, do you have concrete plans
on policy etc.?
Jason Nelson: yes, I have created a plan super structure, with 3 possible outcomes of PSU
response, the three plans include mask mandates, possible zoom return, and having to move out
of dorms. We are now working on the purple plan, if the university continues with the masks, we
are working with professors and being able to have their students keep engaged etc. We are also
looking into transportation and how that should work. Recently the discussion has been about not
wearing masks outdoors, often we see people outside shoulder to shoulder without mask, and
that is potential for outbreak. The idea was raised about staggered dismissal from classes, having
professors dismiss in sections, thus allowing for students to not be as close together when
leaving, and reduce foot traffic.
Lewis Richardson: how are you going to structure the committee and incorporate feedback so the
policies etc. is representing what students really feel?
Jason nelson: the czar structure. The czars are casted with specific areas of expertise, one of
them, is the PR czar, their role is to gage students opinions, what the committee would
recommend, the university etc. anyone is welcome to come to the committee and voice their
opinions etc.
Jordan deibler: I was wondering how this would conflict with your time commitment as vice
chair of facilities?
Jason nelson: as vice chair we have been splitting your responsibilities which allows me to
allocate my time well, and get my work done for both. I do not believe this will result in an issue.
Anne Marie Rounds-Sorenson: do you have any plans to do concrete research about the spread
outdoor?
3. Jason Nelson: yes, one of the things I pride myself on the committee sis when it comes to this,
we all work together, one of the founding pieces of information was the CDC research of a place
that held an event, and there was a large amount of breakthrough infection, and even then,
throughout these few weeks, we have been looking into research and the statistics.
Cara fliegel: there is a group of our constituency expressing for their dislike in the masking
protocols, what are your plans for this?
Jason nelson: we through many ideas out there, and we are in the deliberation state. We did just
discover the groups propensity that may become disruptions to campus, so we are still creating a
set plan, but right now we are making sure we are monitoring these groups and planning to
collaborate with the university resource’s and police.
Najee Rodriguez: seeing no further questions, representative nelson, I ask that you step outside
while we deliberate and discuss your candidacy. Congratulations representative nelson, you have
been elected as: Election of the Chair of the Ad-Hoc Committee with a vote of 23-6-1 .
Vika: what are data analytics, it is the process of analyzing data, basically I look at numbers and
find trends, those conclusions can let me find the correlations, can I use this for student behavior,
based on this we think this…but we can calculate a lot from this. We can do data visualizations
with this, charts, graphs etc. I can help with that. I can also do interactive ones as well so I can do
dashboards where we can see the data change in real time. I am a bridge between the UPUA and
the student body, so I can help you design the surveys etc. to help get a feel of what is going on
and it is representative of the student body. I can help you keep track of the data, create
checkpoints etc. so now we can identify trends and add extra questions to send out a second
survey. So, I can work with you guys to help make these really appealing to everyone.
Aarthi Kallur: we finally did the wellness fund; I am really excited to be bringing this to you
guys today. I won’t go into too much detail about the nature of the situation, but we are putting
10,000 dollars to UHS this will cover any billable item in UHS docket, with the exception of lab
work, no show fees, and ambulances. In terms of some of the logistics, students when they’re
signing up with UHS, if they are concerned about the fees, they can get the option to select the
wellness fund, they will then speak with someone who will decide if they are eligible for this.
This fund works on the other side. If a student went to UHS and then find that their insurance
didn’t cover all of it, they can see if they are eligible for this as well. If they are eligible, they can
go through student care and advocacy and bursar will take it off their bill. Some extras, all
students will be eligible for this, there’s no guarantee that all students can use this, but they will
have the opportunity to see if it does work for them. The wellness funds will cover driver
licenses, work physicals and all physicals a student will need. In terms of marketing, UHS and
UPUA will share the cost, we are going to advocate this to all students, but we will have a more
targeted approach to getting students to sue this. I yield the rest of my time to the VP.
Najee Rodriguez: this has been in the works for a year now, when this first came out it was shut
down, but now it has come so far. I have been really open about my past, I have been uninsured
for a very long time, but I am now on Pennsylvania medicade, so there are many students who
are not as lucky, so this will help those who are able to go to UHS and get the help they need
4. because they cannot afford it. This is something the university has not acted on for a while. We
have discovered some really awful statistics about people who could not move forward with
getting help because they could not afford it, and this is meant to provide the alleviation for that.
This will turn a new chapter for the UPUA. This will really help students and they are predicting
it to be really helpful. There are lots of students who are out of state students and their medicade
doesn’t work here, so this will help that. This is just the beginning, getting this off the ground
and running, so its hopeful that this goes on well above out pay grade. This is equal access to all.
With that chair kallur stands for any questions
Ryan loscalzo: in committee, I brought up a question about the gender diverse care team is under
UHS, since this doesn’t cover the pharmacy and stuff, what under the gender diverse team would
this cover?
Najee Rodriguez: everything in the payment brackets of the bill is covered. So, if it is deemed
able, then it will be covered and deferred to the fund.
David Morgan: is the intention of this bill to reup this or to rely on administration to refund this?
Najee Rodriguez: there are constituencies in placed to refund the fund, we have data being
complied for us, which will then be given to another body in this university that will give
permanent funding for this. there are other alternative routes as well that we have been thinking
of.
Noah Robertson: we were talking about how this potentially could go through the office of
student aid and go through their account, so what if this does go through that and they have used
it all can they still use it?
Najee Rodriguez: yes, they can, so the office of student aid will raise the amount of student aid
they are originally given, and it will not affect their actual academic aid when it comes their
classes.
Joshua Reynolds: how are you planning on reaching out, so people know about this?
Najee Rodriguez: we have been in touch with many people, the caucuses etc. so we have been
targeting the multicultural resource centers so that people know that there are other options to
supplement their academic career. this will also be put on the newsletter at the PRCC. The
director of outreach will also be reaching out and passing on that information. We have also
invited the caucuses to the launch in the event that this passes. So there has been a
comprehensive plan about this, we have posters, emails, postcards etc. to get the word out.
Patricia Birungi: do you know if this is going to be covered by means that are not UPUA?
Najee Rodriguez: so, like the STI funding, we have a great track record of launching these things
and getting them transferred to the student fee board for greater coverage. So, we are hoping to
collect the right statistics to have this happen at the end of the year. Any other questions? Seeing
none, we will now be closing the floor for questions. We will now be moving into discussion. I
5. will now close the floor for discussion, and we will be moving into a vote by role. Bill 00216
passes unanimously.
Jordan Zaia: the judicial board didn’t meet this week, but we will meet this upcoming Monday at
6. Clerk applications are still on the website, we are going to take those on a rolling basis. The
chief justice application will go up in October or November and I will onboard whoever the
nominee is to ensure a smooth transition.
Ryan loscalzo: what is the size of the judicial branch?
Jordan Zaia: we have 3 clerks from the past cycle, and 2 applicants thus far. We aren’t going to
have a set number; we want to open the involvement to the UPUA.
Najee Rodriguez: any other questions? Seeing none we will move into reports from chief of staff
Jordan
Sarah Jordan: lion bash is tomorrow from 5-8, so please come! Masking is required the whole
time; we will have extras. Come after or between paint night! Going into our headshots, please
sign up, race is doing them for us. We talked about the director of analytics so please utilize her,
she is here to help so please reach out to her. We are signing up for the homecoming parade, so
mark your calendars, the first-year council will be there by then too. We have lots of applications
open so please tell people about them.
Emily Zimbler: I want to remind you guys to repost all of the stuff we post on our social media,
so please share it! Please sign up by tomorrow night for headshots, and if you want to work with
the PR team, please let me know!
Amy Garry: we have 55 responses which is so exciting, this is our last assembly before the
applications close, so if you know any first years, please let them know, applications close
September 10th.
Najee Rodriguez: seeing no more exec reports we will hear from speaker gibbard
Sydney gibbard: we had 25 applicants for 2 at-large positions, this was so hard to cut them down
to who we are interviewing. They will be interviewed this Sunday and we will have them for
confirmation next week. Please block of the 16th of October for retreat, if you can’t make it let
me know. We have also been working PAC to get them a rep within UPUA, and in conversations
we have decided to send them the application for a new student ID seat, and then we can take it
from there. Other than that, your external events are due the 23rd, so make sure you do 2 external
events. Next week will have legislations for IDI training, these will be mandatory. If you know
of any RSO’s please reach out them and me to see if they are interests in a seat.
Jason Nelson: is there going to be a dress code at the retreat?
Sydney Gibbard: no, it’s informal, there will be bonding activities etc. very laid back.
6. Lewis Richardson: faculty senate is meeting next week, expect to be there from 9-3 or 4. So get
permission from your professors to miss class and find out what you will be meeting. We will
have committee next Monday, so please be there.
Cara Fliegel: we will be having a meeting tomorrow, members please fill out the survey I sent
out, last week we worked on housekeeping. We look forward to having our annual what to fix
day in October, but let’s not wait till then, get thinking and contact me if you have anything.
Lakyn Meeder: meeting tomorrow, rep Robertson will be bringing a bill for us, then we will all
walk down to lion bash together. Last week we elected a civic engagement liaison, this is
someone who can facilitate constant engagement with all of our civic engagement.
Aarthi Kallur: thank you for everyone who voted yes on our bill today, in my report, I’m in
communications with global programs about Penn state PALS so please get involved with that.
We began planning for the first racial justice round table, so please reach out to me. I will be
sitting on the PRCC, meeting will start on the 15th so if you have any concerns, please reach out
to me. please take a look at the initiatives spreadsheet and add to the document. Congratulations
to our new vice chair Marie misener!
Hope Steger: for everyone in student life please check the teams for the profession attire
volunteer sheet. Committee this week is at 4:30, we will be actively working on the initiatives we
have. RedZone action week is coming up!
Steven zhang: there is a colab with the caucuses and we will be hearing from an advocate to stop
Asian hate, which is going to really great! So please come out.
Noah Robertson: if you haven’t seen the letter that was sent out asking for release of the sexual
misconduct survey. Take a peek at that. The student board is meeting, a topic is the zero-waste
bill passed last week, so please come in and speak in support about it.
Patricia Birungi: HHD covid response team, we will be having vaccination pop up clinics, they
are trying to find student volunteers, and they want to push vaccination efforts, I will send
information out about that.
Jason Nelson: we are looking for more members for the covid committee, so feel free to reach
out we will be meeting at 8 on Tuesdays.
Carter Gangl: there is currently a community oversight board that will be put into place, they will
hold the state college police accountability, they will be voted through the state college council.
They are looking for people to apply, the term is for 3 years, but if there is a reason why you
cannot serve for the full three years, they are looking to accommodate that. They are looking for
students to get involved, there is currently only one student right now, so I will be sending out
information out the community oversight board, so look out for that. We are looking for more
representation for diverse underrepresented backgrounds.
Amy Garry: tomorrow is a fundraiser at ritas for thon so please come out!
7. Najee Rodriguez: I did find the student testimonials that were sent to us, there cases were stalled,
and it is important to share these, this will now be prevented because of the bill planned tonight.
Transmale student arrives to PSU after receiving Testosterone from planned parenthood and
needs to establish care at UHS. Student is on his parents' insurance however does not receive
support from parents. There is no planned parenthood in this area to receive free care and
medication. Student has no refills on medication. He works on campus with a minimal income
which he can use to support ongoing medication through UHS pharmacy, however the student
cannot afford the expense of the first medical visit estimated at around $500 with labs.
Student presents to the counseling center admitting passing out, feeling dizzy, and smart watch
indicating a low heart rate. Counselor is extremely concerned about student and refers to UHS.
After meeting with case management student admits that her family is financially struggling and
with their high deductible plan cannot afford a medical visit. Without guaranteed payment for the
appointment student waited 3 weeks to accept an appointment at UHS, which resulted in an
immediate admission to the hospital. During summer, a student was experiencing a series of
concerning medical symptoms which resulted in several visits at UHS. The student did have
insurance coverage, but the co-pay was $60 for each visit. The student did not understand how
insurance worked and had a substantial bill. This bill then prevented the student from registering
for Spring classes of what would be her senior year. The student was unable to work her off-
campus job fall semester due to an internship and did not have funds to pay the bill. An
alternative solution was found, however due the length of time to secure funds she was unable to
get into a course she needed for graduation and graduation was pushed back.