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Weekly SGA senate brief: Jan. 17, 2024

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor • January 19, 2024
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The Student Government Association met for its first meeting this semester this past Wednesday.

Here’s what happened at the Student Government Association’s formal senate meeting on Jan. 17, 2024.

New Business

Two new members were inducted into the Student Government Association: sophomore Bliss Jungo, chief financial representative, and freshman Ripley Petrovic, judicial officer.

Financials 

A funding request by Women in Stem for an event on Jan. 24 featuring guest speaker Tammy Okabayashi (approved). 

The meeting concluded at 7:14 p.m. with a final roll call.

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Chloe Almendarez
Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
Chloe Almendarez is a senior Psychology major with a minor in Education Studies. This is their second year working with "Hilltop Views" as Managing Editor. They are passionate about exploring education and equity. For all advertisement and business inquiries, you may contact them at [email protected]