SGA names two new freshmen senators, Moore and Plumberg, and commuter Schumacher

Two students were elected to fill the open freshmen senator positions at the Student Government Association meeting Tuesday in the University Union multipurpose room.

Anthony Plumberg and Kelly Moore were elected by current senators and the executive board to serve as SGA's freshmen senators for the 2011-2012 year. Both students felt they possessed the leadership skills that are essential to being a part of the organization. Plumberg said he had been homeschooled for his entire life and never had the chance to put his leadership skills to good use.

"I'm really interested in getting involved," Plumberg said. "I enjoy service projects and helping people in need."

Moore served as student body president in high school, and she felt it was only right to get involved with SGA in college.

"I'm really looking forward to using my leadership skills in the organization," she said. "I want to help other students and make sure their voices are heard."

Dan Schumacher, a senior, was elected to fill the open commuter senator position.

"I do a lot of community service and work on the orientation committee, so I feel that I would be a good candidate," Schumacher said.

Matt Cambiar, also a senior, was elected to serve as a senator for Rhoads Hall.

"I served as a senator last year, and I've been around SGA before," he said. "I'm excited to see what this coming year brings."

SGA also nominated Desiree McKinley and Austin Hawk to represent the organization as homecoming queen and king candidates.

Jim Henry, vice president of student affairs, brought up the possibility of replacing the red benches around campus with "green" ones. If installed, the benches will be made of 100 percent recyclable material and won't wear over time, according to Henry.

SGA will also be providing a bus trip to Butler this Saturday, Sept. 24th. The bus will run from 2 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. and will stop at the Clearview Mall and various other shopping plazas, according to Katie Campbell, vice president of campus outreach. SGA will provide this service to students once a month during the academic year.