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Showing posts with label Julia Susuni. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Julia Susuni. Show all posts
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
WRGW News Interview with SA President Julia Susuni
WRGW News Director Myles Goldman interview with SA President Julia Susuni.
Friday, September 13, 2013
University Community Unites to Remember September 11th
By Melissa Lee
Photo Credit: Melissa Lee
On Wednesday, at 8:46 a.m., the carillon bells rang out at
GW’s Mount Vernon and Foggy Bottom campuses. At this time, GW faculty and
students paused to remember the tragedy of the September 11 attacks on New York
and Washington, D.C. Countless individuals lost their lives on September 11,
including nine GW alums.
At 7:00 p.m., students gathered at University Yard to
participate in a remembrance vigil in honor of all those who lost their lives
on September 11, as well as those who participated in acts of heroism in the
face of fear and tragedy.
Volunteers distributed small paper-lined candles to all
attendees as they entered to watch the service. Student Association President
Julia Susuni opened the event, thanking all participants. She introduced a
series of prayers that members of several faiths delivered, all of which
emphasized remembrance and reconciliation within the university community.
President Steven Knapp then gave remarks, noting his pride
in students’ commitment to service and community through university events
honoring the victims of September 11, such as the annual interfaith dinner and
day of service.
The service proceeded with those who provided firsthand accounts
of the events of September 11. An admiral, who was at the Pentagon during the
attacks, recounted his experiences on that day, and he thanked all Americans
for what they have done for their country. He also spoke about some kind
strangers who helped him get home from the Pentagon that day, as well as how
everyday people have helped to honor the victims and heroes of September 11.
GW student Mike Masseroli provided a deeply personal story
of how his father was killed in the World Trade Center during the September 11
attacks.
He said that September 11 was his first day of the first
grade, and that his father had left to work earlier that morning. Nothing
seemed out of the ordinary, Masseroli said, but later that day he learned that
his father would not be returning home. Despite this tragedy, throughout his
life Masseroli has committed himself to continuing his father’s legacy.
Masseroli said that some people describe September 11 as a day that revealed
the evil side of mankind, but he disagrees. Instead, he believes that September 11, 2001 was a day when Americans demonstrated the best side of human resilience.
“I was really happy
that they asked me to be a part of it this year,” Masseroli said when WRGW
asked him what Wednesday’s remembrance vigil meant to him. “Last year I
attended as a spectator, and they saw my photo in the Hatchet, and the GW events staff contacted me a couple of months
ago and asked me if I would be a part of this, and I knew right when they asked
me that I had to do it. It was a great opportunity to just give what I hope was
a unique perspective on the issue.”
After Masseroli’s speech, nine candles were lit in honor of
the nine GW alums who lost their lives on September 11. These nine candles were
then used to light the candles of the service attendees. Choral music,
including a rendition of “God Bless America,” was sung during this time. Those
present paused for a moment of remembrance.
Susuni gave closing remarks for the service, inviting
members of the GW community to become further involved with other events in
remembrance of September 11 such as the annual interfaith dinner.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Town Hall Between GW Students, Administrators, and Foggy Bottom Neighbors Discusses Off Campus Issues
By Michael Scarborough
Five ANC (Advisory Neighborhood Commission) Commissioners, roughly twenty local residents, and a handful of students gathered Tuesday night at The School Without Walls to discuss university-neighborhood relations and the potential of UPD having some jurisdiction at off-campus student residences.
The implementation of the controversial proposal, which would allow University Police Department officers to respond to off-campus disturbances and issue citations, has been postponed until at least January 2014, according to recent statements by Dean of Student Affairs Peter Konwerski.
The plan has received criticism from students who see the expansion of UPD power as overbearing and unnecessary, but GW officials maintain that friendly relations with neighbors are a top priority.
Within minutes of starting the meeting, local ANC Commissioner Jackson Carnes alleged that Greek life presidents had received an email from GWU Greek life director Christina Witkowicki “strongly advising” them to stay away from the meeting.
Carnes said he was not comfortable revealing the initial source which forwarded him the email, and announced to the gathering that he had indeed confirmed from “multiple sources” that GW Greek life presidents had received the email.
Carnes said in Witkowicki’s email no reasoning was given as to why members of Greek life were discouraged from attending.
GW Associate Dean of Students Tim Miller told the gathering he was not aware of such an email.
Neighbors said they were disappointed Greek Life leaders did not attend because they wanted to have a constructive dialogue with them.
Witokowicki could not be reached for comment.
During the meeting, ANC commissioners and attendees peppered Miller and Assistant Vice President of Government and Community Relations Renee McPhatter with questions regarding the new UPD guidelines and the relationship between the University and Foggy Bottom residents.
Miller reported to the meeting that steps would be taken to implement a community awareness orientation program similar to the alcohol and sexual assault orientations which already exist. Students would have to complete an online course with content related to DC laws and neighborly conduct.
When WRGW asked Miller about enforcing the completion of the course, he mentioned that registration holds were possibly on the table.
McPhatter responded to questions about the range of UPD’s jurisdiction under the new policy proposals but did not have many definitive answers. She promised that when the policy is crafted, the specifics would be ironed out.
Numerous Foggy Bottom residents voiced their concerns about persistent late-night noise, rowdy behavior, and cases of public urination. They allege that GW students are to blame for most of these disturbances. One resident held up a poster board with pictures of trash strewn about local streets, alleging that GW students, both Greek and non-Greek, were to blame.
Student Association president Julia Susuni assured residents that the GW student body would work to improve their reputation.
“I am proud to represent such a great group of students and I assure you that we will be better neighbors,” Susuni told the group.
Five ANC (Advisory Neighborhood Commission) Commissioners, roughly twenty local residents, and a handful of students gathered Tuesday night at The School Without Walls to discuss university-neighborhood relations and the potential of UPD having some jurisdiction at off-campus student residences.
The implementation of the controversial proposal, which would allow University Police Department officers to respond to off-campus disturbances and issue citations, has been postponed until at least January 2014, according to recent statements by Dean of Student Affairs Peter Konwerski.
The plan has received criticism from students who see the expansion of UPD power as overbearing and unnecessary, but GW officials maintain that friendly relations with neighbors are a top priority.
Within minutes of starting the meeting, local ANC Commissioner Jackson Carnes alleged that Greek life presidents had received an email from GWU Greek life director Christina Witkowicki “strongly advising” them to stay away from the meeting.
Carnes said he was not comfortable revealing the initial source which forwarded him the email, and announced to the gathering that he had indeed confirmed from “multiple sources” that GW Greek life presidents had received the email.
Carnes said in Witkowicki’s email no reasoning was given as to why members of Greek life were discouraged from attending.
GW Associate Dean of Students Tim Miller told the gathering he was not aware of such an email.
Neighbors said they were disappointed Greek Life leaders did not attend because they wanted to have a constructive dialogue with them.
Witokowicki could not be reached for comment.
During the meeting, ANC commissioners and attendees peppered Miller and Assistant Vice President of Government and Community Relations Renee McPhatter with questions regarding the new UPD guidelines and the relationship between the University and Foggy Bottom residents.
Miller reported to the meeting that steps would be taken to implement a community awareness orientation program similar to the alcohol and sexual assault orientations which already exist. Students would have to complete an online course with content related to DC laws and neighborly conduct.
When WRGW asked Miller about enforcing the completion of the course, he mentioned that registration holds were possibly on the table.
McPhatter responded to questions about the range of UPD’s jurisdiction under the new policy proposals but did not have many definitive answers. She promised that when the policy is crafted, the specifics would be ironed out.
Numerous Foggy Bottom residents voiced their concerns about persistent late-night noise, rowdy behavior, and cases of public urination. They allege that GW students are to blame for most of these disturbances. One resident held up a poster board with pictures of trash strewn about local streets, alleging that GW students, both Greek and non-Greek, were to blame.
Student Association president Julia Susuni assured residents that the GW student body would work to improve their reputation.
“I am proud to represent such a great group of students and I assure you that we will be better neighbors,” Susuni told the group.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
SA Senate Looks to Build off Susuni's Summer Accomplishments
By Myles Goldman
The GW Student Association Senate met for the first time this academic year Monday night in a packed Funger Hall classroom to review summer accomplishments and approve a variety of SA President Julia Susuni's nominations to various SA Cabinet posts, Student boards and student representatives to the Faculty Senate.
Susuni reported that she and Vice President Kostas Skordalos were able to work with administrators to successfully increase the number of printing kiosks on campus, expand space and staff for the University Counseling Center, and after many years of student leaders advocating, work out the details to have many frequent food trucks on campus accept GWorld cards as a form of payment.
The Senate itself spent the majority of the evening approving Susuni's appointments to an open SA Executive Cabinet position, the SA Student Court, and seven Student Representatives to the Faculty Senate. Susuni said that this is the first time in several years that there will be student representatives attending Faculty Senate committee meetings. Susuni hopes that this will allow the SA and the Faculty Senate to work together on projects of mutual interest.
"There is a need for students to voice their opinions through as many channels as possible," Susuni said after the meeting. "Putting students on the Faculty Senate allows us to take advantage of all the resources we have."
One surprise at the meeting was an announcement Senator Chris Stillwell (ESIA Undergrad) made. Stillwell announced that a Greek Life Caucus was being formed in the Senate in response to the discussions regarding Greek Life housing policies that took place this summer between GW student leaders, administrators, and neighbors in Foggy Bottom. Senator Nick Gumas (CCAS Undergrad) questioned the proposal arguing that there is a perception that the Senate already overly focuses heavily on Greek life because many Senators are themselves in fraternities and sororities.
Following the meeting Senator Daniel Egel-Weiss, (Undergrad At Large) who has agreed to become a member of the Caucus, said that the Caucus already had a half-dozen Senators agree to join and that more are interested in signing-up.
"Many members of the SA called for this Caucus," Egel-Weiss explained. "Any senator may sit in on the Caucus' meetings and there is no official capacity in which the caucus operates."
The GW Student Association Senate met for the first time this academic year Monday night in a packed Funger Hall classroom to review summer accomplishments and approve a variety of SA President Julia Susuni's nominations to various SA Cabinet posts, Student boards and student representatives to the Faculty Senate.
Susuni reported that she and Vice President Kostas Skordalos were able to work with administrators to successfully increase the number of printing kiosks on campus, expand space and staff for the University Counseling Center, and after many years of student leaders advocating, work out the details to have many frequent food trucks on campus accept GWorld cards as a form of payment.
The Senate itself spent the majority of the evening approving Susuni's appointments to an open SA Executive Cabinet position, the SA Student Court, and seven Student Representatives to the Faculty Senate. Susuni said that this is the first time in several years that there will be student representatives attending Faculty Senate committee meetings. Susuni hopes that this will allow the SA and the Faculty Senate to work together on projects of mutual interest.
"There is a need for students to voice their opinions through as many channels as possible," Susuni said after the meeting. "Putting students on the Faculty Senate allows us to take advantage of all the resources we have."
One surprise at the meeting was an announcement Senator Chris Stillwell (ESIA Undergrad) made. Stillwell announced that a Greek Life Caucus was being formed in the Senate in response to the discussions regarding Greek Life housing policies that took place this summer between GW student leaders, administrators, and neighbors in Foggy Bottom. Senator Nick Gumas (CCAS Undergrad) questioned the proposal arguing that there is a perception that the Senate already overly focuses heavily on Greek life because many Senators are themselves in fraternities and sororities.
Following the meeting Senator Daniel Egel-Weiss, (Undergrad At Large) who has agreed to become a member of the Caucus, said that the Caucus already had a half-dozen Senators agree to join and that more are interested in signing-up.
"Many members of the SA called for this Caucus," Egel-Weiss explained. "Any senator may sit in on the Caucus' meetings and there is no official capacity in which the caucus operates."
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
WRGW News at 6: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
SA Cabinet Member Running for SA President
By Myles Goldman
The race for Student Association President is on as a second candidate announced Thursday she is running for the SA's top position. Julia Susuni announced Thursday with the launch of her website: www.juliaforgw.com.
Susuni, a Junior, is currently a member of SA President Ashwin Narla's Cabinet, serving as the Vice President for Public Affairs. In addition, Susuni serves as the Vice President for Corporate Relations for GW Women in Business and is a sister in Alpha Delta Pi.
Susuni's platform ranges from moving student health services to a location on campus, to continuing to advocate for the Student Association's student space plan that centers around renovating the Marvin Center Third Floor terrace. Additionally, Susuni will look to add Trader Joe's to the GWorld card system and work with the Career Center to improve connections between alums and current students.
The race for Student Association President is on as a second candidate announced Thursday she is running for the SA's top position. Julia Susuni announced Thursday with the launch of her website: www.juliaforgw.com.
Susuni, a Junior, is currently a member of SA President Ashwin Narla's Cabinet, serving as the Vice President for Public Affairs. In addition, Susuni serves as the Vice President for Corporate Relations for GW Women in Business and is a sister in Alpha Delta Pi.
Susuni's platform ranges from moving student health services to a location on campus, to continuing to advocate for the Student Association's student space plan that centers around renovating the Marvin Center Third Floor terrace. Additionally, Susuni will look to add Trader Joe's to the GWorld card system and work with the Career Center to improve connections between alums and current students.
"I am running on a platform of always putting students
first, and as President I will focus on increasing the resources and
opportunities available to students throughout the community," Susuni told WRGW news.
Susuni becomes the second candidate to announce for Student Association President after current Elliot School Senator Michael Morgan announced he was running last week.
Susuni is majoring in International Affairs with a concentration in Europe and Eurasia and minoring in Russian.
The election is March 20th and 21st.
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