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SGA Rundown: New statement of liberal arts and self-care

SGA Rundown: New statement of liberal arts and self-care
Senators brainstormed ways students could be heard through Biola’s new philosophy.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 25, 2021

As senators gathered for their bi-weekly meeting, they welcomed Dean of Core Curriculum Cherry McCabe and Student Government Association advisor Sandy Hough to discuss student voices and resources around campus.  LIBERAL ARTS PHILOSOPHY  McCabe opened the meeting by introducing senators to Biola’s...

SGA Rundown: Senators kick off the new year

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McCoy, Davis help new SGA leaders get oriented and connect with constituents.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 6, 2018

After a week of training, the new Student Government Association senate for the 2018-19 school year finally held its first meeting of the fall semester Thursday. SGA president Sierra McCoy and senior vice president Katherine Davis led the senators through several practices they will be doing for the...

New senators welcomed

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Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor April 24, 2018

The Student Government Association focused on preparing new senators, a proposal and the budget. The meeting started off with senators watching the last “senate boys” video that recapped previous proposals for students to share their opinion on. Senators also spent time brainstorming ways they...

Senators take field trip to Campus Safety

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Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor April 10, 2018

The Student Government Association discussed the university master planand their President’s Administrative Council partnerships, had a Campus Safety visit, four internal proposals, two open proposals and voted. SGA president Gregory Ambrose began the meeting by having senators look at the...

Senators gather to hear updates

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SGA passes an internal proposal and prepares for events.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor January 18, 2018

In the first Student Government Association meeting of the semester, senators heard about upcoming events and voted on an internal proposal. Vice president of administrative services Olivia Romo shared elections updates, including the application due date of Jan. 18 and the SGA elections chapel on...

Spring 2019 budget passes

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor December 7, 2017

In the last meeting of the semester, the Student Government Associationdiscussed the Celebration of Scholarship and Research, course evaluations and voted on the spring 2019 budget proposal from last week. Assistant professor of kinesiology, health and physical education Brent Peterson and assistant...

President Corey meets with senators

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SGA members talk to the university's president and vote on an internal proposal.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer April 11, 2017
SGA members talk to the university's president and vote on an internal proposal.

Senators listen to two short proposals

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SGA hears updates from administration, SGA members and open proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 27, 2017
SGA hears updates from administration, SGA members and open proposals.

Two internal proposals pass

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Senators discuss several programs and vote on proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 13, 2017
Senators discuss several programs and vote on proposals.

Final beam signed

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Students and faculty made their mark on the new science building.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 21, 2016
Students and faculty made their mark on the new science building.

Senators review the year with Corey

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Senators spend an hour with President Corey, then discuss updates on continuing projects and approve funding for SUB renovations.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 18, 2016
Senators spend an hour with President Corey, then discuss updates on continuing projects and approve funding for SUB renovations.

Center creates connections

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The Office of Employer Relations aids students in finding internships with high-profile organizations.
Alondra Urizar, Writer April 6, 2016
The Office of Employer Relations aids students in finding internships with high-profile organizations.