SGA Represents Students, Helps Community

With the mid-term elections approaching fast, the minds of many on campus are undoubtedly clouded with policy promises and the weighing of pros and cons as we all decide which lucky candidates will receive our votes.

But amidst all the mayhem, it is important to not overlook our own branch of government at Viterbo, the Student Government Association (SGA).

As we march on into the second half of the semester, the SGA works to represent and advocate for us, all while doing its best to improve campus life and the connection and communication between the students and university.

SGA Vice President Andrew Wegner and SGA President Maddie Adickes offered a wealth of information concerning the current happenings of the group, where the group is headed, and how students can be involved. 

When asked what the group is working on, Adickes and Wegner shared an impressive list of current and future plans. The SGA is currently trying to relocate their office from the Student Union into The Port.

According to Adickes, this shift of location will give them the opportunity to have office hours, which will make them more accessible for students who wish to voice their concerns.

Aside from a shift of position, the group is also in the planning stages of a fundraiser. Ideas are going around the office of a potential tournament, most likely in the spring, to help raise money for a local charity.

The group said they would love for this event to be open to not just the students, but also to the community. They see it as an opportunity to build a greater connection between students and the community while also supporting a cause.

Adickes also mentioned that in recognizing Viterbo’s goal for environmental stability, the SGA has adopted a highway that lies across the Cass Street Bridge leading toward La Crescent.

The group plans to clean the highway at least once per semester and is hoping to establish it as a Service Saturday project for the SGA. 

According to both the president and vice president, there are many ways that students can be involved in the SGA. For starters, Wegner states that anyone can sign up to be a part of the team.

In his words, they are “always looking for new and enthusiastic members.” The crew is also always looking for students to assist with the aforementioned clean-up of their newly-adopted highway and to volunteer for Operation River Watch.

If students are not able to give their time but want to voice their ideas or concerns to the SGA, they can always e-mail them at sga@viterbo.edu. The team hopes to install comment boxes across campus sometime soon to make this process even easier.