UAlbany Student Association

Fall Concert Media Roundup

2009-11-12T14:49:00.009-05:00

Awesome photos and videos of the event. (WARNING: EXPLICIT IMAGES OF A SWEATY GIRL TALK)

Reel Big Fish and Girl Talk both performed amazing shows that got UAlbany students dancing for hours. The adrenaline-fueled concert had people waving their hands, jumping around, and crowd surfing. Girl Talk was an unstoppable machine as he pushed out incredible mash-ups that got the audience pumped and electrified. Those cases of Red Bull we got Girl Talk served him and everyone else well.

Reel Big Fish playing some Ska.

SEFCU had around 1200 students packed in.

Girl Talk on stage with UAlbany students.

Toilet paper being launched at the audience. (photo by Kayla Galway)

They seem happy...

You can practically touch the stage. (photo by Kayla Galway)

Dedicated Girl Talk fans that stuck around got to meet him after the show.

SA Programming Director Reuben Ingber and SA President Josh Sussman with Girl Talk during cleanup. (photo by Kayla Galway)

Read the event recap by the Albany Student Press for full details of the show.
Go to AlbanyAlive.com for a complete picture gallery.

Have a Problem With a Professor?

2009-10-29T15:05:00.004-04:00

SA has got your back! The new academic concern form allows any student to request the support of SA officers in the possibility that academic policies were violated.

If a student feels that their professor did not follow official academic policies and procedures, then they can use the academic concern form to file a complaint. Complaints can range from professors continuously missing stated office hours, bias in the class room, or other academic issues.

The SA Office of Academic Affairs will confirm the validity of the complaint before officers start seeking action. Action can include reviewing official policies, speaking with professors, talking to university officials, and using other means to find a fair solution.

Pick the Name of the Great Danes Student Fan Club

2009-10-27T14:46:00.005-04:00

Purple Pack, Daniacs, "Dane"ger Zone? Today you can make history by voting for your favorite name and be a founding member of the Fan Club.

Go to MyUAlbany, click on "Campus Life," and then "Student Elections" to vote for your favorite student fan club name. The voting will take place from today (Oct. 27) to Thursday (Oct. 29) and the winner will be announced at the Nov. 7 football game. Be heard – show your purple and gold pride!

The newly founded Fan Club will kick-off on Nov. 13 at the first men’s home basketball game. At the kick-off party there will be food, prizes, and a free official fan club t-shirt giveaway. The official shirt gets you exclusive access to events, prizes and VIP seating for the rest of the year!

Go Great Danes!

Today is the Re-Vote for the SA Senate Elections

2009-10-12T12:20:00.003-04:00

Dutch, Freedom, and off-campus residents get voting on MyUAlbany!

On Monday night (10/5), the Supreme Court made a 6-1 decision that found the elections on Dutch Quad, Freedom Quad, and off-campus to be invalid. Other quads and the Senator-At-Large elections were ruled to be valid. The case involved a discrepancy with the number of senators that were elected on specific living areas.

The SA Supreme Court Majority Brief states, "this court sees the elections used to enact representatives on Dutch Quad, Freedom Quad, and Off-Campus in the fall of 2009 elections be null and void. The student body numbers initially used were not reputable, thereby placing into question those newly elected."

The re-vote is taking place Today (10/12) and Tuesday (10/13). It will be the same candidates as before and voting will still be done through MyUAlbany. Only those who live on Dutch, on Freedom, or off-campus can vote.

Homecoming Events featuring General Colin L. Powell

2009-10-09T12:52:00.003-04:00

Homecoming weekend is now here. Get ready to see Paul Krugman and Colin Powell!

Here are some selected events for this Homecoming Weekend, October 9-11.

On Friday night, Paul Krugman, winner of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics and columnist for the Op-Ed Page of the New York Times, will be having a reading/discussion at 8 p.m. in Page Hall at the Downtown Campus. More information can be found here.

On Saturday, SA will be hosting a tailgate party in the SEFCU Arena parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enjoy food and fun with other Great Danes fans under the big top. Enjoy live music provided by the band, What-Ever!

On Saturday night, General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. secretary of state, will be giving a speech at 8 p.m. in the University's SEFCU Arena. He will be speaking on the delicate process of forging alliances, bringing people and countries together, and promoting universal human ideals of democracy and peace around the world. Q&A following his talk. Find out more here. There will be a live blog covering this event on the front page of Student Association's website.

Other Homecoming activities include a wine tasting, a mini-marathon, tours of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (weather forecasting), tours of UAlbany's College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering, sports games, and a film screening of MILK.

A full itinerary can be found here.

SA Supreme Court Finds Senate Elections Invalid

2009-10-08T16:18:00.006-04:00

Re-vote to be held for Dutch Quad, Freedom Quad, and off-campus residents.

On Monday night, the Supreme Court made a 6-1 decision that found those elections to be invalid. Other quads and the Senator-At-Large elections were ruled to be valid. The case involved a discrepancy with the number of senators that were elected on specific living areas.

The re-vote will take place on Monday and Tuesday. It will be the same candidates as before and voting will still be done through MyUAlbany. Only those who live on Dutch, on Freedom, or off-campus can vote.

More details on the case and the re-vote to follow.

Fall Senate Election Results

2009-09-25T17:23:00.005-04:00

Make sure to congratulate your new senators! And the winners are...

Senator-At-Large
Ben Jacobs

Indian Quad
Salina Rivera
David Forsythe
Anthony Manna

State Quad
Nikoleta Papa
Dan Scott
Joe Bassell

Colonial Quad
Brooke Kargman
Michael Blaustein
Matthew Wimpelberg

Dutch Quad
Timothy Broschardt
Andrew Ziegelstein
Colby Creedon

Empire Commons
Emily Donahue
Jaqi Cohen
Anna Politano

Freedom Apartments
Anna Tu
Stephen Guarneri Jr.
Noel Robokoff

Alumni Quad
Whitney Martinez
John Watts

Off-Campus
Joe Bonilla
Jesse Crescent
Alyssa Lovelace
Savanah Fox
Katelyn Messina
Adam Feisthamel
Mildred Vargas
Brandon Hall

We are sure that they will serve the campus well!

This semster will be BIG!

2009-09-22T16:21:00.005-04:00

Get ready for some big events! From one of the most respected leaders in America to one of the greatest mashup artists this decade, SA is bringing the best to UAlbany.

- Senate Elections are this week on the 23rd and 24th. You can vote by going to MyUAlbany and clicking on "Student Life" and then "Student Elections."

- There will be two town hall meetings next week on Indian on the 29th and State Quad on the 30th. Both will be in the penthouse at 8 p.m.

- You can meet the SA staff on October 5th and 30th at "Free Day." Where we will be giving out free stuff! Location TBA, check the blog for updates.

- This semester's events will kick-off on Homecoming Weekend, October 9-11. Paul Krugman will be having a discussion on Friday night at the Downtown Campus and General Colin L. Powell will be speaking on Saturday night in the SEFCU Arena. Register for the event here.

- Girl Talk and Reel Big Fish will be performing for the Fall Concert on November 5th. Tickets are now on sale at Copies Plus for $10. It is $15 at the door.

"Coming this fall..."

PUT YOUR GAME FACE ON

2009-09-01T15:34:00.003-04:00

Sign up by Friday, September 11th at 5 pm to play an intramural sport. Register to play basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball, racquetball, or tennis

Register to play basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball, racquetball, or tennis. Sign up on MyInvolvement.org by typing “Intramurals” into the search box and selecting the sport you wish to play. Register by Friday, September 11th at 5 pm.
Contact saathletics@uamail.albany.edu with any questions.

Download the flyer here.

Still accepting applications!

2009-04-30T14:26:00.007-04:00

The Marketing Department is hiring for the 09-10 school year!

Assistant Marketing Director- Assistant to the Student Association Marketing Director. In addition to marketing the Student Association as a whole, the Marketing office also promotes SA general events and departmental events.

New Media Assistant- Focus on "new media" and how this plays a roll in reaching our students; including, but not limited to, facebook, twitter, blogs, etc. This person will be responsible for creating and maintaining (and updating) these new mediums.

Student Group Marketing Assistant- Student groups do not have enough resources for marketing their group and their events. Assisting them would include everything from providing groups with lists of vendors that accept purchase orders to helping groups create flyers (many do not have the software to do this).

Please note, *You must include a resume with your application to be considered.

Please turn in applications to the SA front desk- We are still accepting applications!

Click HERE for the application

For more information, email samarket@albany.edu

SA is Hiring!

2009-04-27T00:34:00.008-04:00

Hiring Assistant Director Positions! Applications due May 5th!

Assistant Programming Director- Assistant to the Student Association Programming Director. The Programming office coordinates Student Association Events, helps Student Groups plan events, and works in conjunction with the university to help plan events.

Assistant Marketing Director- Assistant to the Student Association Marketing Director. In addition to marketing the Student Association as a whole, the Marketing office also promotes SA general events and departmental events.

Student Association Advocates- Student Advocates for the Student Association. This position, along with Legislative Affairs Directors, is in charge of advocating to the Administration about Student needs on this campus, as well as the State Legislature when they are in session. This position will be expanded greatly from its current form.

Pick up an application in the SA office. Applications are due by 4:55 p.m. on May 5th!

If you have any additional questions about the positions, please email j.d.sussman@gmail.com.

Comptroller/Deputy Comptroller positions open!

2009-04-24T12:13:00.005-04:00

The Board of Finance is currently accepting applications for the position of Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller for the 2009-2010 Academic Year.

Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to sabudget@albany.edu to apply.

Applications are due by 11:59PM on April 28th. No late applications will be accepted.

Apply today!

1986-2011 UAlbany 25 Year Reunion

2009-04-21T12:12:00.001-04:00

If you attended the State University of New York at Albany in-- or around-- the year 1986 and are wondering what ever happened to your old college friends and classmates, well wonder no more!

Former Student Association Presidents James Lamb (1988-89) and Matt Doddo (1987-88) invite you and your familes to a very special 25 year reunion/picnic to be held in the Summer of 2011 at a New York State park (probably a downstate park. Since most events are usually held on campus during Homecoming, we want to offer an event in the Metro New York area). We're starting the planning for this event 2 years in advance. Let us know if you want to help plan this event. Please feel free to post your then and now photos and spread the word to other University at Albany Alumni. More details to come... Join the Facebook Group to stay updated.

SA Is Hiring for Next Year!

2009-04-05T09:17:00.004-04:00

Many positions are available for the 2009-2010 year, and applications are being accepted until *April 24th* (note date change).

Available positions:

Programming Director - Head of the Student Association Programming Department.
This office coordinates Student Association Events, helps Student Groups plan events, and works in conjunction with the university to help plan events.

Marketing Director - Head of the Student Association Marketing Department.
In additional to marketing the Student Association as a whole, this office also promotes SA general events and departmental events.

Legislative Affairs Director - Head advocate for the Student Association
This position is in charge of advocating to the Administration about Student needs on this campus, as well as the State Legislature when they are in session. This position will be expanded greatly from its current form.

Academic Affairs Director - Head of the new Academic Affairs Department
Due to how new this position is there will be a lot of flexibility to what the office will be trying to accomplish. Currently, the first main tasks would be advocating for Students’ academic needs, creating a more visible peer tutoring program, and working to appropriately evaluate our professors.

Intramurals Director - Head of Intramurals Sports
This office creates the schedules and finds field availability for Intramural Sports.

Gender & Sexuality Concerns Director - Head of the Gender & Sexuality Concerns Office
This director works to make the University at Albany a safe space for those of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Through our programs and events we hope to educate and empower the University at Albany student population around LGBT and Women's issues in order to bring about change and equity to our campus community.

Student Group Affairs Director
This director shall advocate for recognized student groups to the Executive Branch of the Student Association. In consultation with the Programming Director, assist the groups with their programming. The Student Group Affairs Director will be a resource for all students trying to, create a new group, make changes within their current group, and create programming with several groups.

Elections Commissioner
SA Supreme Court Justice (5)

Click here to download instructions and the application form.

PARKFEST is this SATURDAY! Buy your tickets NOW!

2009-04-02T16:20:00.002-04:00

NO CAMERAS - if you bring a camera to the event, it will be confiscated by security.

NO SMOKING! Anyone smoking will set off smoke detectors, requiring an evacuation and termination of the show.

Anyone intoxicated will be removed from the Arena immediately.

*Please note that there is no official Parkfest After-Party. Any fliers you may have seen on campus advertising such parities are not sponsored by SA.

No bags, bottles, cameras or re-entry. If you bring a camera, it will be confiscated by security.
Metal detection will be in use.
UAlbany Students ONLY- SUNY Card is required for admittance. All tickets are general admission.

Parkfest tickets are sold by SA at Copies Plus. Tickets purchased elsewhere are fraudulent and those possessing them will be denied entrance to the concert.

*Please note that there is no official Parkfest After-Party. Any fliers you may have seen on campus advertising such parities are not sponsored by SA.

Voice of the Student Panel

2009-04-02T15:11:00.002-04:00

Spring 2009 Election Results

2009-03-30T21:40:00.002-04:00

Below are the Spring 2009 Election Results:
Joshua Sussman is the 2009-2010 President-elect and undergraduate student representative on the University Council. Alex Pena is Vice-President-elect, and the Student Activity Fee passed with 79% support.

The elected Senators-at-Large are: Paul McCarthy, Julie Gondar, Olaniyi Akerele, Kyle Scheiner, Kelsey Kyte, Bryan Best, Lisa Grant, Katherine Murtha, Michelle Mittler, Irving Burbano, Erica Torres, and Akwasi Danso.

The full list can be download here.

New position open at SA: Comptroller/Deputy Comptroller

2009-03-30T14:51:00.003-04:00

The Board of Finance is currently taking applications for the positions of Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller for the '09-'10 Academic Year!

If you are interested in the position of either Comptroller or Deputy Comptroller, e-mail a résumé and cover letter to sabudget@albany.edu . Questions may also be sent there.

All applications are due by 4:59PM, April 17th. No late applications will be considered, so apply now!

Good luck.

SAY YES TO THE STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE!

2009-03-17T23:51:00.001-04:00

The Student Association Elections are taking place March 23rd and 24th on My UAlbany. The Student Activity Fee is also up for a vote this year, as it is every two years. The Student Activity Fee is a fee currently paid by all undergraduate students, each year when they pay their tuition.

The small fee of $85 dollars allows the Student Association to provide them with:

1. Five Quad- Volunteer Ambulance Service
2. Student Legal Services- Lawyers employed to assist/represent students
3. Dippikill- property of cabins and wilderness available for students an hour outside Albany.
4. On campus concerts- fall concert and Parkfest
5. Comedy shows
6. Intramural and Club Sports
7. Funding for over 200 student groups- including Hillel, NYPIRG, ASUBA, College Democrats, College Republicans, Cornerstone Campus Ministry, Fuerza Latina, Earth Tones, and Serendipity.
8. WCDB Radio Station
9. Danes After Dark
10. ATV

If the Student Activity Fee vote fails and becomes voluntary, the over $2 million budget that we currently have will no longer exist. This means that we will be unable to fund any student groups and will be forced to cut nearly all of the events and services that we currently provide.

So on March 23rd and 24th, vote YES to keep the mandatory Student Activity Fee!

SAAC's Comedy Show to benefit the Relay For Life

2009-03-16T15:20:00.005-04:00

Jim Norton is coming to UA!

The Student Association will be co-sponsoring Students of Albany Againts Cancer 's (SAAC) comedy show featuring Jim Norton. A portion of the proceeds of the comedy show will go to the Relay for Life. Tickets are now on sale at Copies Plus for $10.
If you have any questions about the comedy show or the Relay For Life, please visit www.relayforlife.org/ualbany

Chief Justice position

2009-03-12T14:57:00.002-04:00

Attention students! The Chief Justice position at SA for the remainder of the 2008-9 and 9-10 term is still open. Interested students can apply now, and send resumes and cover letters to the SA President's office. The position of Chief Justice is a fantastic opportunity for students to get experience in a legal setting and truly get involved with issues on campus.

All documents must be in by Monday, March 16th. Interviews will take place in the President's office from 12-4 Tuesday. Apply now!

Run For A Student Association Office!

2009-03-11T15:11:00.002-04:00

Positions available: President, Vice President, Senator-At-Large, University Council, and SUNY Assembly Delegate. (See below for position descriptions.) Self-nomination forms are available in the Student Association (SA) Office, Campus Center 116, and due back to the Office by Friday, March 13th at 4:55 p.m. Please note that self-nomination forms for President and/or Vice-President must include a petition form (available in the SA Office) signed by 50 undergraduate students.

A mandatory candidates meeting will be held on March 13th at 5:30 p.m. sharp in Campus Center 375. Campaigning will begin after this meeting. The election will be held on March 23rd and 24th via MyUAlbany. If you have any questions, contact Janette Vargas, SA's Elections Commissioner, at saelect@albany.edu.

Position descriptions:

PRESIDENT - serve as Chief Executive Officer and custodian of a $2 million budget and 200 student organizations; represent/advocate for the undergraduate student body and work closely with administration and campus governance to improve the student experience; review long-range plans and provide input on student preferences; oversee 40-person staff of students and full-time professionals including executive board (programming, marketing, multicultural affairs, gender & sexuality concerns, elections, athletics, and ATV); serve on University Auxiliary Services Board of Directors

VICE PRESIDENT - provide oversight of Copies Plus; supervise executive board and office staff; support President on initiatives

SENATOR-AT-LARGE (12 vacancies) - serve as voice to 1,000 undergraduate students; attend weekly Senate meetings and serve on sub-committee

UNIVERSITY COUNCIL - serve as undergraduate representative to campus board of trustees; provide feedback regarding major administrative policies of the University

SUNY ASSEMBLY DELEGATE (2 vacancies) - provide voice to NYS government and SUNY Administration regarding policies and initiatives that impact SUNY as a whole; represent SUNY students at two statewide conferences per year

All positions take effect at the first meeting of the 2009-2010 Student Association Senate.

Protest Against Tuition Hikes

2009-03-10T13:58:00.003-04:00

Dear Students,

As you all know, Governor Paterson and the New York State Legislature have cut SUNY's budget several times this year. With 90% of your tuition increase already going to the state deficit, and a proposed 80% of it going to the deficit next year, students needs to take a stand and ensure their tuition dollars stay on their campuses. Additionally, $40 million of student feeds for items such as health centers, athletics, parking, technology and more is also being swept to cover the deficit. To top it all off, TAP financial aid is being cut, and the eligibility requirement is being raised from 12 credits to 15 credits, making even harder for New Yorkers to gain access to higher education.

In response, the state wide student government, the SUNY Student Assembly, has organized a day to protest the Governor and the legislature. Tomorrow March 10th from 11:30am till 5:30pm students from all over the state will come to Albany and protest at the Capitol. Please join your fellow students in their support to stop cuts to students and help the future of this state. The exact protest site will be the park behind the Capitol building, in front of the Legislative Office Building and Alfred E. Smith building, at the corner of Swan and State.

Thank you all for reading this post, and remember to come out tomorrow from 11:30am till 5:30pm at the Capitol and join with your peers to make your voices heard - UAlbany needs a large turnout as we are welcoming the rest of SUNY to our city!
Sincerely,
Daniel Truchan III, Student Association President

2009 Rita Levine Award

2009-03-03T18:44:00.003-05:00

Daniel Truchan, III, of the Student Association, has been presented the 2008-2009 Rita Levine Award for excellence. This award is given each year to a student leader for outstanding service in Student Association. The award coincides with March 3rd, which is Rita Levine Day. (Rita Levine is pictured to the left here.)

Rita Levine was the Director of Operations for Student Association for eighteen years (1977-1995). This award is one of many ways that her legacy of dedication, hard work, continuity, and extraordinary support of students live on at the University at Albany. We are very thankful to her for her years of service and for her recognition of Dan’s exceptional service to Student Association. Rita passed away on May 31st, 2008. Many thanks to Joyce Dormady, Rita’s daughter, and the rest of Rita’s family for presenting this award posthumously.

Sign the Petition Today!

2009-03-03T17:03:00.003-05:00

Contact sa@albany.edu with any questions. Be sure to put 'SUNY Petition' in the subject line.