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You asked and we answered! In our second episode of Student Union updates, we take the time to address questions you had for us. Want to ask us a question for the next episode? Visit: www.umass.edu/sga/contact-us

Vice President Nathalie Amazan will be stepping down from her role in the Student Government Association effective Feb. 4, 2019. We thank Vice President Amazan for her service and dedication to the Student Government Association. A letter from Vice President Amazan regarding the resignation reads: It is necessary for people to prioritize their happiness and…

The Q&A panel will take place on Oct. 24, 2018 from 7-9 p.m. in Thompson 106. AMHERST, Mass. — Following the commencement of early voting on campus, 10 town council candidates will engage in a Q&A panel at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The panel — which is sponsored by UMass’ Pi Sigma Alpha, a…

AMHERST, Mass. — Following a presentation on a new, proposed “University Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence” at Monday night’s senate meeting from the Chancellor’s Office, the Student Government Association will host a forum on Thursday to continue the discussion. The forum will take place on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 5:30 to 6:30…

AMHERST — Following a class vote, 16 senators have been elected to represent the class of 2022. At the end of the elections period, 732 members of the class of 2022 — which equates to more than 15 percent —  voted in this election. There were 30 nominated candidates running in this election. The full, ratified…

Released Monday, Sept. 17, 2018: This past Friday morning, UMass Police Department (UMPD) received a call from an anonymous person that described a “very agitated African-American gentleman” walking into Whitmore holding a large duffel bag. After UMPD investigated this call, they found that the man in question is a long-term employee of the University and…

LOOKING TO FORM A NEW RSO? Info Sessions will be held in the SGA Office (420 Student Union) on the following dates:   9/12/17 (Tuesday) (12:30pm-1:00pm) 9/15/17 (Friday) (3:30pm-4:00pm) 9/19/16 (Tuesday) (12:30pm-1:00pm) 9/22/16 (Friday) (3:30pm-4:00pm) 9/26/17 (Tuesday) (12:30pm-1:00pm) 9/29/16 (Friday) (3:30pm-4:00pm) 10/3/17 (Tuesday) (12:30pm-1:00pm)   Attendance at 1 meeting is MANDATORY for all applications.

Looking to get involved? We have open Senate seats to fill ASAP.     Open Senate Seats: Class of 2018 – 1 Class of 2019 -4 Class of 2020 -2   Process: Email sgaoutreach@umass.edu with your name and class. Interview with the Outreach and Development Committee.