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SGA graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Wellness fee increase motion passed at latest SGA meeting

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

The student body passed three motions at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Dec. 2.  A motion to de-charter three clubs passed. The clubs included the Music Therapy Club, French Club,...

SGA meeting in session. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

New AVP of Academic Affairs elected and Punjabi Club gained funding at SGA Senate meeting

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor November 20, 2024

The previously vacant position of Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Academic Affairs was filled and the Punjabi Club was the newest to gain funding from SGA this Monday. Laura Shaban, a sophomore education...

SGA graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

New AVP of DEI elected at most recent SGA meeting

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) held its third senate meeting of the semester on Nov. 4 in the Eynon Ballroom.  Executive Vice President Ezekiel Abrams conducted the meeting in place of President...

Director of the Office of Emergency Management, Steve Rolando, presents RowanSafe to the SGA Senate. - Staff Writer / Anthony Coccaro

SGA approves new clubs and addresses safety concerns in Eynon Ballroom

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

At the Student Government Association Senate meeting on Oct. 21, Steps of Hope, Assistive Technology, First-Gen Rowan Students Thriving, and Elementary Education Club, were all peer approved through placard...

The meeting called attention to the lack of food options for those with dietary restrictions on campus. - Staff Writer / Anthony Coccaro

SGA meeting brings attention to lack of food options for those with dietary restrictions

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

The semester’s second Student Government Association (SGA) senate meeting held one election, passed three by-law revisions, and addressed student dietary concerns.  The approximately hour and a half-long...

President Zackary Brown addresses the crowd at Pfleeger Concert Hall. - Photo via Genevieve Saquella

SGA welcomes President Ali Houshmand and Mayor John Wallace to first Senate meeting of the semester

Beth Cimaglia, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 18, 2024

On the evening of Sept. 16, 2024, the Rowan Student Government Association (SGA) held its first meeting of the semester in Pfleeger Concert Hall. President Ali A. Houshmand and Glassboro Mayor John E....

SGA Senate approves 2025 fiscal budget

Beth Cimaglia April 24, 2024

On Monday, April 22, at The SGA’s senate meeting, Rowan’s clubs voted to approve the fiscal year 2025 budget.  The Student Government Association (SGA) released the 2025 budget on Saturday,...

The SHOP works with community partners to see large donations of necessary goods

Elena Laughton April 24, 2024

The SHOP, which stands for Students Helping Other Profs, is Rowan University’s on-campus food pantry and resource center available to students. It is located in the Rowan Boulevard Apartments, soon...

This graphic was published in The Whit on April 24, 1969. - Photo via The Whit Archives

Breaking News: SGA decreases The Whit’s budget by 35% while other clubs see increases up to 900%

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify that The Whit is an institutionalized organization, which means its budget can be rolled over each year. On Saturday, April 20, the Student...

Rowan SGA's Series 1 election results were announced on Monday, Feb. 26. - Photo via Rowan University

SGA Series 1 winners announced

Paige Britt February 28, 2024

Voting for the Student Government Association’s Series 1 election closed Monday night and the results are in. The Series 1 election included the roles of President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,...

SGA members host a conversation to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion issues on Rowan's campus. - Intern / Maryela Gallardo

BIPOC organizations come together to discuss DEI-related topics at SGA “Day of Conversation”

Maryela Gallardo November 8, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) of Rowan University hosted the Second Annual “Day of Conversation” where students expressed their thoughts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues...

Assistant vice presidents of the 2022 SGA board talk to senate at a meeting. - Photo via Rowan University Student Government

2024 SGA Budget sees cut in SGA operating funds and rise in club accounts

Berry Andres April 26, 2023

Considering last year’s outrage at the 2023 SGA Budget, the release of the budget for the 2024 fiscal year has barely been a blip on people’s radars.  The SGA Budget is the official source...

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