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All-Campus Elections for Student Government

You can vote online at e-Services from 8am-8pm. Just login and scroll down until you see "Voting Booth" on the left-hand side. Click there and select the "DePauw Student Government All-Campus Elections" voting booth. Click the boxes next to the candidate you wish to vote for for each position and click submit. That's it! You're done!

By popular demand, here are the candidates' platforms:

Student Government President and Executive Vice President (1 slate)
John Schomburg and Cathryn Richter
Leaders For Change: As upperclassmen that care about DePauw, we hope to affect positive change on campus. We both have extensive experience with student government, including serving as previous executive board members. We have also worked as congress representatives and acted as representatives on faculty committees, as well as being leaders in our various organizations. Through these experiences, we have gathered valuable insight which will allow us to efficiently resolve campus issues and effectively represent the voice of the student body to the faculty and administration. In the recent past, the University has been tarnished with scandal and poor publicity. However, we believe that there is a role for student government to directly confront issues that will prove that all publicity is not true. Campus discrimination has been at the forefront of many minds and we hope to continue having open dialogue with students and faculty in order to increase awareness and improve the situation. We also plan to tackle building renovations on campus, study abroad issues, and developing a social center which provides a welcoming social space for students. We believe that by solving these issues and others, we can bring back the legitimacy of student government and improve the DePauw Community. We want to be a voice for the students in order to make improvements in areas where we and other students see necessary. We urge you to vote for John Schomburg and Cathryn Richter on April 11th for Student Government President and Executive Vice President.

Vice President of Finance (1 candidate)
Greg Giometti
Since I began to serve on the allocations board for student congress, my interest in the position of VP of Finance has grown. I am a first-year economics and mathematics major and am extremely interested in finance. Being on the allocations board has educated me on both the financial inner workings of our student government and the diverse organizations that are members of this congress. I would like to take a more active roll in student congress and I see the position of VP of Finance as the best way to accomplish this. It will not only give me exposure to the budgeting of funds but it will allow me to have a voice on the executive board. I will devote the time that is necessary to make sure that all of the student funds are properly and fairly allocated, but I will also do whatever I can to address issues that affect the entire campus. I am passionate about everything that I undertake, and the position of VP of Finance for student congress will be no exception.

Vice President of Student Affairs (2 candidates)
Eleese N. Dorsey
The position of Vice President of Student Affairs is a vital and serious position to hold within the governing body of Student Congress. As VP of Student Affairs you represent over 100 diverse organizations which in some aspect contribute to the identity of each individual on campus. It is the responsibility of this individual to accurately serve as the liaison between organizations and Congress executive board to ensure each organization’s voice is considered during all decision making processes.
If given the opportunity to serve my peers in this manner, I fully intend to work diligently and professionally with the students, faculty and staff to ensure that issues and concerns involving each organization on this campus is properly addressed. I will commit to making myself available to attend any organizational meetings to discuss any issues at hand when needed. I also intend to make myself accessible after every Congress meeting to discuss and be of assistance to anyone who may have concerns involving their organization. I am confident that my past leadership positions have enhanced my ability to communicate effectively and efficiently on a professional level. In effect, this will allow me to fully develop and build professional relationships with faculty and staff on campus which will contribute to my ability to better serve the DePauw community.

Alycia Keller
DSG has been my true passion and primary commitment during my two years at DePauw. I have extensive DSG experience, having served on Exec as DSG Secretary, Student Cabinet, Jurisprudence Committee, Government Evaluations Committee, Alcohol and Drug Task Force, and as a Congress Rep. During my involvement, I have become informed about the interests and concerns of our student organizations, developed relationships with various campus leaders and administrators, and know the importance of organization, dedication and collaboration.
If elected as VP of Student Affairs, my main objective would be to serve as a resource for students by acting as a liaison between groups, promoting collaborative social, educational and philanthropic programming with the intention of fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of the diverse interests of DePauw’s student organizations. I also believe that discussions on diversity, discrimination, the need for a student social space and the vandalism of artwork should continue and I would help to put ideas generated by these discussions into action. I know the importance of communication and would ensure that expectations and deadlines associated with the organization recognition process are clear, thoroughly explained and practical, eliminating the frustration and confusion associated with this process in the past. I would also chair and hold regular meetings of the Student Concerns Committee to provide a forum for student to identify and address new and ongoing concerns. I would be sure to report weekly about the issues discussed in that committee as well as in SLAAC, FAB and Faculty meetings.

Vice President of Academic Affairs (1 candidate)
Jon Ferguson
As Vice President of Academic Affairs, I want to represent the students’ opinions and wants in regard to academic policies on campus. I believe that too many times students are not listened to as well as they should be. By attending CAPP (Committee on Academic Programming and Policy), I want to create a better outlet for student concern to be voiced to faculty. I have several goals for next year if I am elected. One of these is to re-evaluate the time banks. If the new time banks that have been written are approved they need to be adjusted and corrected according to student concerns. Another issue that I think needs to be addressed is the lack of minority faculty. We as a DePauw community need to be more representative of all students. I also would like to further address the issue of having lab credits count as more than just a single credit.

Graduate Member to the Board of Trustees (2 candidates)
Kyle Hawkins
My name is Kyle Hawkins and I am running for the Graduate Member to the Board of Trustees. I feel that this is a vital position to the continuing relationship between the Board of Trustees and the student body and I think I can do a lot to bridge that gap in order to accomplish things on campus. Through my 3 ½ years of leadership on this campus I have had the opportunity to participate in five Board of Trustees meetings, including the recent board retreat in which I not only became very familiar with the current Board members, but also the way in which the Board operates. I feel that through my leadership positions of IFC President, Relay for Life co-chair, Student Congress rep, Student Cabinet, and being a member of several other organizations, I have had the opportunity to become well aware of the current issues facing DePauw. I have been a part of the continuing conversations, with both students and administrators, regarding diversity and Greek Life and believe those will be the two most important issues facing this campus for a least the next several years. Another goal of mine is to clearly define the role of this position for students, since it doesn’t currently exist and many people do not know what the position should entail. Since I am limited on the detail of my platform, I encourage interested students to contact me further about any of my goals and hopes for the upcoming years.

Ian MacLeod
As our University changes, we as students and future alumni need to be included in the discussions/dialogues that will alter and shape our University’s future. To do this there needs to be better communication between the students and the Board of Trustees. As a Student-Athlete and being highly involved with Student Government I believe I have a good understanding of current issues on campus. There should be monthly updates by the Board of Trustees on what current issues they are discussing. A member of the Board should take part in Cabinet via phone/video conference to update Trustees on current issues on campus. The more involved students are with the members of the Board of Trustees the better it will be for everyone.

Graduate Member to the Alumni Board (3 candidates)
Lindsay Bartlett
As the Graduate Member to the Alumni Board, I want to make it my first priority to keep the alumni informed of student happenings and students more informed of alumni happenings. I am positive that as a student involved in sorority life, theatre, United DePauw, and a mentor, I am well suited to understand the diverse issues of the students. I have worked with the previous elected Alumni Board members, and I can bring a new voice to instill change.
One of the goals I have is getting class of 2007 more involved after graduation. I want the recent graduates to stay in contact with the University through activities like Golden Paths. If this continues to flourish the University and the recent alumni can have more of a cohesive relationship.
I also want to work with the different alumni associations to increase interaction between students and alumni. I feel that it is very important to know what and where alumni are in order to further DePauw connections.
I am very concerned with the future of the Nature Park. I believe as if this is the next big step to advancing the university. I want to get more attention paid towards the Nature Park that will benefit DePauw in the future. Secondly, I want to work with the Greek community to further relationships on campus. Since the recent events involving the Greek community, alumni and students need to better their communication to form a more perfect bond so miscommunication can be

Katrina Brent
What does it mean to be a DePauw Alum? To me, it’s more than being someone that attended DePauw. During my time here I have held several student leadership positions that have given me the opportunity to work with various groups including, the Alumni Board of Directors, Board of Visitors, Alumni of Color Advisory Council, and the Board of Trustees. Often Alumni have asked me what is the campus climate and/or pressing student issues, because they want to help, but don’t always know how. The Alumni Association is a great organization that I want to inform students on how to utilize. This is my motivation for running for the position of Graduate Member to the Alumni Board. If elected I would like to increase the relationship between current students and alumni. Once on the board I want to:
- Establish open lines of communication so that I can effectively represent the students’ voices
- Work with Student Government and current students, to find out what issues are affecting students and inform Alumni of these issues. Then strategize ways for Alumni to help with these issues
- Increase networking opportunities for DePauw students and alumni by working with student organizations and the Greek system to inform them of alumni events, and create new ideas of other events that students would like to see happen
- Contact recent alumni and encourage them to start becoming active alumni now, so they will continue to support and be enthusiastic about DePauw later in life

Abigail Trainor
My passion to remain dedicated and loyal to DePauw can be empowered by electing me to the Alumni Board. For the past two years, I have been an intern at DePauw’s Alumni Office and also served as an executive member for the Black & Gold Student Alumni Association. Through these positions I have been able to help coordinate numerous activities such as Career Night and regional alumni events. This has given me a unique perspective into the relationship between the University and the alumni allowing me to realize these are still areas to be improved.
As we all know, our Greek system has been a focus of much attention over the last several months and in recent years. I will make it a priority to encourage open communication between all students and alumni on the subject so that each group has a voice in the matter. It is important that we work together to strengthen our system of traditions and values.
Networking is the key to success to current students and our alumni, both young and old. The “DePauw Network” is one-of-a-kind and can be used in so many ways. However, its use is not at the level it should be. As a member of the Alumni Board I pledge to strengthen our network and increase its utilization.
These are two issues we are currently facing, but many others may arise. On the Alumni Board, I will use my experience and determination to represent each concern of every student.

Saturday, April 14
7am-6pm
Kentucky Kingdom Six Flags

If you are interested please email akrzywicka@depauw.edu as soon as possible.

April 15
One day badminton tournament
If you are interested in playing, please contact akrzywicka@depauw.edu or lisajaskierski_2009@depauw.edu.

SOCCER starts the week of the April 15. Games will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
7-9 pm in the Track and Field center. If you have a team please contact akrzywicka@depauw.edu ASAP.

On Friday, April 20
9am- 3pm
Lilly Center Gymnasium

Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. And by taking approximately an hour of time, you may help save as many as three lives.

All presenting donors will receive pizza and a t-shirt, and will be eligible to enter a drawing for a $100 Visa(r) gift card.

Please sign up online at www.givelife.org, and enter sponsor code,"depauw," to schedule your blood donation appointment.

If you are at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in good general health, you may be eligible to donate blood. All presenting donors need to present positive identification.

Sponsored by the Bonner Scholars Program.

Thursday April 19
7:30 pm
Watson Forum

Don’t miss NIGHT WATCH, “The New Face of Terror”
Presented by Russian Studies and the POC

In modern day Moscow, the dark Others roam the night as vampires and other evil cauchemars, while a "Night Watch" of light forces try to control them and curtail their destructive outrages. Living among normal humans are the "Others," humans who possess various supernatural powers, divided into opposing forces of dark and light. They signed a truce several centuries ago to end a devastating battle—ever since, the forces of light govern the night while the day belongs to their dark adversaries.

The first big-budget Russian fantasy and one of the first blockbusters made after the end of the Soviet Union, Night Watch was produced by Channel One, a government-owned television network, in 2004.

Directed by Timur Bekmambetov
Produced by Konstantin Ernst and Anatoli Maksimov
Based on the novel by Sergei Lukyanenko

April 10
April 11
April 12

7pm

Blackstock Track

WGRE is accepting applications for Director Positions for Fall, 2007. Students interested in applying for positions should stop by the station in the PCCM to pick up an application, or download the application from the WGRE website at www.wgre.org.

Applications are due in the main office of the PCCM by 4pm on April 20.

Positions include Station Manager and Program Director, as well as directorships in news, sports, promotions and production.

Anyone interested in being a part of the #3-ranked College Radio Station in the US is welcome to apply!
For more information, go to www.wgre.org or email newton@depauw.edu.

Saturday, April 14
6pm
Indoor Track and Field Center

Last semester, some students helped form a club called VIC, which aims to raise money for Voices For Invisible Children.
Our cause is to help the children in Africa who have been forgotten and forced to fight in the war. Many have no families or homes and are very young. There will be a Battle of the Bands, all you can eat pizza for $2, T-shirt sales, and then we will show the amazing documentary at 9pm on the big screen.

We know a lot is going on that night, but if you could come to ANY PART of the event, we would appreciate it!

Saturday, 14
6-9pm
UB Ballroom
$2

"Show your flag " & get a $1 Discount

Come enjoy an evening filled with Exotic Cuisines and a variety of Cultural Performances!

Looking for a chance to get involved in service?
Applications are NOW available for DePauw Community Service 2007-2008 Student Coordinator positions!
Become a coordinator for one of many service organizations that are part of DCS.

Email dcsexec@depauw.edu for an application. All applications are due April 20.

Sunday, April 15
6:30pm
MeHarry Hall

HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SPEAKER: SYLVIA WEINER

Incredible opportunity to meet special Holocaust Survivor and hear her story of the concentration camps, moving on, running marathons, and how we should never forget.

Q&A to follow, bring questions.
Refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome.

Sponsored by Hillel – the Jewish Students Association
Questions? Contact Hilary Blake.

Do you have lots of money left on your meal card and not know what to do with it?
Well now you can DONATE that money! Civic Fellows, a DePauw community service organization, is allowing students with extra money on their meal card to donate it instead of wasting it!

We will be starting the collection the week of April 15 at the Hub and the Den. The money we raise will then buy food to donate to the Putnam County emergency food pantry.

PLEASE - don't worry about that extra money! Don't start wasting it away! DONATE IT!

Friday, April 13
7:30pm
Pioneer Chapel at Wabash

Wabash won the right to host the finals of Laugh Off, a comedy competition to raise funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma, but we need to show our support for our 3 comics!!!

Tickets are $2 presale and can be bought from any Alpha Phi Omega member. Please come show your support for DePauw!
Questions, e-mail STrabert@depauw.edu.

Saturday, April 14
1-5pm
Indoor Track (by Blackstock)

The Resident Student Association and Residence Life & Housing cordially invites you and your family to RSA's Annual SPRING FESTIVAL.

There will be great music, burgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, cake, and most importantly, fun activities such as the popular bungee run, gladiator jousting, an obstacle course, caricature drawings, and much more!

This event is FREE and open to all students, faulty, staff, and the Greencastle community. Regular shuttle service is available in front of the Union Building and from the Longden driveway.

Knit Knite
Every Monday
7pm
Women's Center
Free and open to the public
No experience needed. Supplies and light refreshments provided.

The HUMP
Every Wednesday
12:30-1:30pm
DePauw Union Memorial Lounge (the Fishbowl)

A Weekly Program of the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Midday, Midweek, Middle of campus

Please join us for this week's Hump program featuring Executive Director of ACLU of Indiana Claudia Peña Porretti, J.D. Her presentation is entitled: Immigration in Indiana: Living in a Borderless State.

More about our Guest Speaker:
Dr. Claudia Peña Porretti was appointed Executive Director of the ACLU of Indiana in July 2006. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Peña Porretti was the Director of Development and Communications for HVAF of Indiana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating homelessness for veterans and their families. She also served as the Director of Development and Special Events for La Plaza, a nonprofit Hispanic organization that provides programs and services to the central Indiana Latino community. Dr. Peña-Porretti holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Indiana Institute of Technology and a Juris Doctor degree from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis. She is currently pursuing her Master of Public Affairs degree in Nonprofit Management at Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Dr. Peña Porretti is a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, a board member of Auntie Mame’s Child Development Center, and a volunteer for Girl Scouts of Hoosier Capital Council.

Everyone is welcome: all students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.
Stay for an hour or as long as you'd like.

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and the Committee for Latino Concerns.

For more information about The Hump and other programs of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, please call x4854 or email LSTETSON@depauw.edu.

The following faculty members will be considered during the fall semester of the
2007-2008 academic year for tenure, interim, or term review:

Tenure
Matthew Hertenstein – Psychology
Geoffrey Klinger – Communication & Theatre
Alexander Komives – Physics & Astronomy
Michael Mackenzie – Art
Jonathan Nichols-Pethick – Communication & Theatre
Brett O’Bannon – Political Science
Matthew Oware – Sociology & Anthropology
May Phang – School of Music
Jeanette Pope – Geosciences
Scott Spiegelberg – School of Music
Rebecca Upton – Sociology & Anthropology
Janet Vaglia – Biology
Carrie Van Brunt - Psychology
Christine White - English

Interim
Lynn Bedard – Biology
Patrick Babington – Kinesiology
Richard Cameron – Philosophy
John Caraher – Physics & Astronomy
Angela Castañeda – Sociology & Anthropology
Gabriel Crouch – School of Music
Daniel Gurnon – Chemistry & Biochemistry
Sally Harvey-Koelpin – Education Studies
Marie Pickerill – Kinesiology
Francesca Seaman – Modern Languages
Sharmin Spencer – Psychology
Keith Tonne – School of Music

Term
Ronald Dye – English/Communication & Theatre
Alejandro Puga – Modern Languages

If you have information you would like to share about your experience with any of these faculty members, please write to the Committee On Faculty (a faculty-governed committee which makes recommendations to the President regarding personnel decisions), c/o Carol Cox, Academic Affairs, 305 Harrison Hall, or via email to COFcoord@depauw.edu by the following deadlines:

For Tenure review candidates by August 27, 2007
For Interim review candidates by October 8, 2007
For Term review candidates by September 17, 2007

Because of the University’s open file policy, the candidate will see all such submissions. Thus, you are asked either to indicate your awareness of this in your letter, or to complete and attach an open file form which can be obtained at the COF website or in the Office of Academic Affairs, 305 Harrison Hall.

The most helpful letters are those confined to personal experience of the letter writer. Since the criteria for review cover a broad set of categories spread over teaching, professional development, and service, your letter should only speak to your first-hand experience with the faculty member under review. It is neither helpful nor appropriate for a letter writer to make a recommendation for the outcome (e.g., granting tenure or promotion) since that implies a judgment based on incomplete information. A formal recommendation will be made by the review committees upon examination of all lines of evidence contained in the decision file.

Tuesday, April 17
4-5pm
UB 231-232

The Social Programming Task Force wants your feedback!

The Social Programming Task Force has been working all year to assess the social programming and social space needs of students on campus and is preparing to forward our recommendations to the Coalition for a Responsible Community. We will be holding an open meeting for students to come hear the findings of our study, learn about our recommendations, and provide us feedback. All students are welcome!

Wednesday, April 11
4-4:45pm
Reese Hall Lounge

So Much To Do...So Little Time!
Are the projects piling up and the time to do them dwindling? Let us help you organize your time so you can accomplish your semester goals.

Saturday, April 14
6:30-8:30pm
MeHarry Hall

Gospel Explosion 2007: "Praise Beyond Words"Gospel
Explosion is an evening of praise with performances by groups such as the DePauw Gospel Choir, Northwestern University's "Northwestern Community Ensemble", our very own poet Keyaira Wynn, and other groups sharing their message through song dance.
Get ready because you've never experienced anything like this before.

If you arrive at 6:31 you've already missed too much. See you Saturday!

Friday, April 13
12-1pm or 1:30pm
Union Building Terrace Rooms
Free Lunch Provided

James Yee, Former US Muslim Army Chaplain at Guantanamo Bay
James Yee was wrongly accused of espionage in 2003 and will speak on his experience at Guantanamo Bay and of the broad violations of civil liberties.

Sponsored by the Conflict Studies Program, DePauw Amnesty International chapter, Compton Center for Peace & Justice, and the Hartman House