biolashares Archives

SGA Rundown: SCORR, scholarships and sharing come to the Senate

Senators ramp up involvement in BiolaShares and register to attend Biola’s annual racial reconciliation conference.

Amanda Frese and Austin Green • January 24, 2019

In their second meeting of 2019, the Student Government Association senate heard a proposal for scholarships offered by SGA, information regarding the upcoming Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation conference and details about this semester’s meal donations through BiolaShares. Vice President...

Proposals pass in total amount of $6,440

Senators voted on five proposals and heard two internal proposals.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • March 27, 2018

The Student Government Association shared highlights from Missions Conference, had two internal proposals, voted on proposals from last week, wrote SGA memories and voted Hope senator Chris Sandino as this semester’s parliamentarian. Sigma senator Makayla Smith also shared how BiolaShares will...

New food pantry to promote basic needs of students

An upcoming survey will determine what percentage of students does not receive enough food.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 7, 2018

BiolaShares will launch a food pantry program later this month to help meet the needs of students uncertain whether they will find an adequate meal. FOOD INSECURITY The BiolaShares initiative addresses the issue of food insecurity, which refers to a situation in which a person feels doubtful they will...

Senators pass two internal proposals

SGA receives NCAA Division II update and chooses recipients of research scholarship

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 22, 2018

Student Government Association discussed Biola’s transition into NCAA Division II, reviewed housing application procedures and voted for Celebration of Scholarship and Research scholarship recipients before voting on two internal proposals. Athletic director Bethany Miller spoke to senators regarding...

Bylaw amendment aids SGA election

Senators talk about caring for students, listen to internal proposals and vote on two proposals

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • February 19, 2018

Student Government Association dialogued with one another on the topics of the Celebration of Scholarship and Research, BiolaShares and three proposals as well as voted on two internal proposals. Senators also filled out an athletics survey students will have the option to take during SGA Hour on...