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SGA FALL UPDATE
Fall 2016
PVCC STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | FALL 2016
New This Semester
New SGA pamphlet.
New SGA Bulletin Board (Bolick Center).
First time use of vertical banners (Club day, SGA info, Casino
Night, etc.).
Huge Increase in the number of followers and views on the SGA
Facebook page.
Member of Outstanding Services is awarded every month with a
$25 gift card and 7-days of free parking the president’s parking
spot.
Voter Registration Events.
Popcorn and Presidents Event (Presidential debate watch party).
Cupcakes and Candidates Event (Election results watch party).
Student Voice Project.
No Worries Wednesday: Pre-finals Stress Relief Event.
The Executive Board
Victoria Jackson (Secretary)
Justin Orlando (Director of Public
Relations)
Sam Stapleton (Director of Student
Vocie)
Olivia Stevens(Director of Events)
Brandi Rey(Vice-President)
Wadah Al Mulhim (President) Travis Patterson
(Executive Senator)
SGA Members
SGA Representativies in the College
Committees
Administrative Services Committee:
Michael Apgar
Appeals Committee:
Wadah Al Mulhim & Cambria Kowalzik
College Senate:
Executive Senator: Travis Patterson
Senator: Julianna Suarez
Senator: Miah Perch
Alt. Senator: Muhammad Chohan
Curriculum & Instruction Committee:
Erin Sonnenburg & Nicole Rodgers
Enrollment Committee:
Miah Perch
Student Services Committee:
Annelise Stunes
Brandi Rey
Connor Pearson
Jovana Trejo-Zuniga
Michael Apgar
Wadah Al Mulhim
SGA Help Desk
The Student Government Association held an information desk in the
Bolick center for the first week of classes, to assist students old and
new with any questions they had.
Club Day
The Student Government
Association worked hard during
the summer and Fall semesters
to recruit new SGA members
and club representatives. The
application for membership was
open for all students
throughout the summer and the
first three weeks of the Fall
semester. Membership was
granted to students who:
*Had a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher (not including incoming freshman)
*Enrolled in at least 6 credit courses for the semester
Welcome Back Social
The Welcome Back Social was the kick start to a great semester. This
was the first event that the SGA had planned with our brand new
members, and it gave us all a chance to collaborate as a team and get
to know one another. The event was a success. We received more
attention and participation than the previous Welcome Back Socials at
PVCC. We incorporated three unique activities to the event that
included a pie-eating contest, a professional joggler, and face-painting
artists.
SGA Wintergreen Retreat
The Wintergreen retreat was an incredible opportunity for the new
members to get together and discuss plans for the new academic year,
and elect student representatives. During the retreat, we elected our
executive board members,
filled the college standing
committee vacancies, and
began preparations for the
current and upcoming
semester.
Ice-Cream Social with Mary Baldwin
The SGA sponsored an event with the Mary Baldwin office to bring
attention to the campus trailers behind the student terrace. This is
where the offices of Mary Baldwin university, the SGA conference
room, VA Club office, and the ping pong room resides. Free ice-cream
was given with toppings to students, faculty, and staff members.
Voter Registration Event
The Student Government Association encouraged the students to
register to vote on campus using the TurboVote website. Along with
Va21 and PTK, we hosted the Voter Registration Event for three
consecutive days in the Student Bolick Center.
WADAH AL MULHIM (PRESIDENT) AND
BRANDI REY (VICE-PRESIDENT) WERE
PART OF THE PVCC 5TH DISTRICT
CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE AND SERVED AS
STUDENT BODY REPRESENTATIVES.
Popcorn and Presidents
This was an SGA and Va21 sponsored event. Students, faculty, and staff
were invited to watch the last presidential debate in the North Mall
Meeting Room. Popcorn and bingo games were given out during the
presidential debate.
The Student Government
Association hosted its
annual Casino Night and
invited all students,
faculty, and staff
members to participate.
The event was another
success for the SGA, and
participants were highly
satisfied with the
organization.
SGA CASINO NIGHT
Cupcakes and Candidates
The Student Government Association hosted a watch party of the
presidential election results in the North Mall Meeting Room. All
students, faculty, and staff were invited to attend. Participants enjoyed
eating cupcakes and watching the election results!
Facebook Page Update
The SGA Facebook page has shown a dramatic increase in the number
of followers over the time period when the new executive board took
control of the Student Government account. The executive board has
worked really hard to get the word out about our club, it’s events, and
sponsorships. Our goal is to get more students involved with the
campus community in order to give them an even better college
experience and let their voices be heard!
This picture was taken from the statistics shown on the Facebook Page Insight
Follow us on Facebook!
Facebook.com/pvccstudentgov
Members of Outstanding Service Award
September
Prior to emigrating from the Philippines, Julianna was an economics
student at the University of the Philippines Diliman; she served as an
executive member of her university's freshman council. After a bout of
health complications, however, she took nearly a year off to
recuperate. Julianna returned to school last August, Fall 2016 being her
first semester attending PVCC. Currently, she maintains a 4.0GPA and
enjoys participating in various club activities. As an SGA Senator, she
hopes to further immerse herself and serve the Piedmont community.
As a business student, she would like to eventually attend the McIntire
School of Commerce. You'll often find her studying in the library.
Members of Outstanding Service Award
October
Caleb Martin was born and raised in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is
finishing his high school education at Albemarle High School and
starting his college career at PVCC. Caleb’s accomplishments over the
years include becoming a volunteer firefighter and continuing
firefighting since the age of 16, maintaining a 3.5 GPA at Piedmont
Virginia Community College, and being selected to be member of the
month by the student government association. Another great
accomplishment was participating in the fifth congressional district
debate between Jane Dittmar and Tom Garrett. Caleb is also a part of
the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. He plans to finish at Piedmont and
transfer to Longwood University to major in Political science.
Members of Outstanding Service Award
November
John Linkous is a first year student at Piedmont Virginia Community
College. His intended area of study is business administration, and he
hopes to transfer to either UVA or William and Mary. While at
Piedmont John has taken part in a variety of club activities. John is an
active member in the Student Government Association and Virginia 21.
Both of these clubs are where John spends most of his time
volunteering. Outside of school, John volunteers with the Boy scouts of
America and is an Eagle Scout. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports
and loves to hang out and eat with friends.
Upcoming Spring Events
Spring Fling
Town Hall Meeting
Educational Seminar
Faculty and Staff Appreciation
Campus Clean-up
Evening Students Appreciation
Second Annual Talent Show
More details will be provided at the beginning of the spring semester.
Contact Us
Send any questions or concerns to:
The President:
Wadah Al Mulhim
Phone number: (434) 227-3054
The Vice-President:
Brandi Rey
Travis Patterson (Executive Senator): [email protected]
Olivia Stevens (Director of Events): [email protected]
Sam Stapleton (Director of Student Voice): [email protected]
Justin Orlando (Director of Public Relations): [email protected]
Victoria Jackson (Secretary): [email protected]
Or the official SGA email:
Follow us on Facebook!
Facebook.com/pvccstudentgov
