Brock Vosconcellos (The Beacon)
By Brock Vasconcellos, Guest Commentary
A new year is upon us here on the Bluff and with every new academic year comes new opportunities: opportunities to learn, grow, and serve. We, the Associated Students of the University of Portland, aim to provide you with the support you need to best utilize this university's resources as you craft your own experience this year.
Out of our office in St. Mary's Lounge, nestled between Campus Ministry, the Moreau Center, and the Office of Student Activities, we offer a wide array of services designed for the needs of student life. Our directors coordinate campus advertising, transportation to the airport and train station, lighting and audio needs for your events, and even make you free coffee every Wednesday. Our senate helps to allocate your student government fee to various clubs and organizations across campus covering over 70 unique interests. The ASUP Senate also legislates to bring improvements to our beloved campus. Our Campus Program Board organizes and executes events all year long, including weekly movies, dances, concerts, and more. Finally, our ASUP Executive Board implements long standing traditions while incorporating the wants and needs of our peers today. Our executive officers directly represent you to the university's administration.
We cannot hope to succeed in providing you support this year however, without you! For all that we offer, it would mean little without your involvement, engagement, and energy here on campus. For we the student leaders, feed off of your energy and drive. So participate with this community and absorb every opportunity. Check us out at the activities fair this Friday, keep an eye open for senator applications, and find ASUP and CPB on Facebook. We are eager to lend you a hand and excited to see your many successes over the course of this year. You all truly make this campus come alive and we look forward to being a part of your college experience here on the Bluff!
Brock Vasconcellos is a senior history major. He can be reached at vasconce13@up.edu
