Now You Know

A bi-weekly SGA pamphlet on SGA activities

April 15th Issue

Committee Election

Committee Elections are happening this week, April 24th in Senate. Students are needed to sit on a number of different committees. If you are even the least bit interested Then you owe it to yourself to check out the committees. Committees give you valuable experience, look great on resumes and help you to become a more rounded Scholar Servant. Think About It!

Blood Drive Update

At the April 8th Blood Drive 59 productive units were collected. Thanks to all who helped to make this Blood Drive a success. The next Blood Drive will be scheduled early next semester.

The Results are in!

Introducing the Editors for the 2008-2009 School Year

• CAB Director - Tirzah Cook
• Lanthorn Editor - Chloe Ackerman
• Star Editor in Chief - Katarina Kieffer

Come Sit-In On Senate!!

Students are always welcome to come to Senate Meetings. You don't have to stay the whole time, just come see what your Student Government is all about!!

Senate meets every Thursday at 8:15 in Little Schaller Hall

January 28 Issue

Leadership Elections!

It's not too early to start thinking about a position in leadership. Start attending senate meetings (Thursdays at 8:15pm in Little Schaller Hall) this week to find out what it's like to be a senator. Visit the Elections page for more details, and get in the game!

Blood Drive: Thursday, January 31

Sign up during lunch or dinner this week for the Blood Drive on Thursday. The Red Cross will be in the basement of the Campus Center from 10am-4pm. Donate to enter a drawing for $25 gift card to Java 101. Walk-ins welcome.

"Back of the Page" Resolution

On January 24 the Senate voted in favor of a resolution to support an initiative brought forward by Angela Smalley called "Back of the Page." This proposal hopes to cut the amount of paper consumed at Houghton College in half by using the back of the page.

Hey, what’s going on here!

Check out the SGA Website and find out!

• Leadership Positions!
• Complete list of small groups and Bible studies
• Nominations for chapels
• CAB events, and even weekly devotionals!

Donut Day
Tuesday, February 5

Stop by the SGA office to get a free donut, coffee, hot chocolate, and tea! Donuts arrive at 7:45 and will be available while supplies last!

Download the official January 28 Now You Know.

January 16 Issue

Judiciary Discussion

Join President Mullen and Vice President Sharra Hynes at the Senate meeting on Thursday, January 17th to discuss the judiciary policies here at Houghton. The Senate meets at 9pm in Little Schaller Hall. All students are welcome to attend and ask questions.

Blood Drive Drawing Winner!

Congratulations to Rachel Cliff! Rachel won a $25 gift certificate for the campus store. Be on the look-out for the next SGA Blood drive so you can save lives and maybe even save some money on your text books!

Committee Openings!

There are six committees that still have positions open. Check the SGA Website for more information. Be sure to email Christopher Krowka before 8pm Thursday, January 17th if you are interested.

Little known facts about the SGA

• The Climbing Wall was renovated in the summer of 2003! Who did it? The Student Project Fund, of course!
• Got any new ideas on how to use the Student Project Fund? Email sga@houghton.edu

Download the official January 16 Now You Know.

November 29 Issue

Turkey Drive Update

The Turkey Drive raised an impressive $1,560. Because of your support, 71 families in Allegany County were able to enjoy a turkey dinner this Thanksgiving!

Blood Drive: Thursday, December 6

Sign-ups to donate are available at meals starting Friday until Wednesday of next week. Donate blood on Thursday, December 6 and have your name included in a drawing to win up to $25 at the campus store or Java.

Dance Resolution Update

On November 8, 2007, the Senate voted to approve a resolution on dancing on campus. This resolution was then shared with the Task Force on Community Responsibilities. Look out for more to come!

Little known facts about the SGA

• The updated look in the Chamberlain Center? An SPF project completed in Summer 2006!
• Got any new ideas on how to use the Student Project Fund? Email sga@houghton.edu

Donut Day
Tuesday, December 4

Stop by the SGA office to get a free donut, coffee, hot chocolate, and tea! Donuts arrive at 7:45 and will be available while supplies last!

Download the official November 29 Now You Know.

November 5 Issue

Operation: Christmas Child
Deadline This Week

Boxes for Operation: Christmas Child can be dropped off at the SGA Office by this Saturday, November 10 or at the Houghton Wesleyan Church by Sunday, November 11. Contact sga@houghton.edu if you have further questions.

Turkey Drive

It is time once again for Houghton’s annual Turkey Drive! This fundraiser raises money to give less-fortunate families of Allegany County a free turkey for Thanksgiving. Our goal this year is $2,000!

Angel Tree Toy Drive

This year, through the cooperation of the Student Life Office and the SGA, there will be an Angel Tree set up in the campus center. Be on the look out!

Little-known facts about the SGA

• At the print center in the basement of the Campus Center? Need to staple that essay? Come visit us!
• Did you know that the SGA helped make Java 101 a reality? Have ideas for improvements around Houghton? No project is too small!

Download the official November 5 Now You Know.