In The Know

• A Weekly Update From ASG•

11.18.2009

Take a few seconds to keep in the loop with ASG! Read I.T.K., stay updated, and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions!

• ASG just finished fall supplemental funding for groups on campus! Gear up for some great student group events in the near future!
• Important: Don’t forget to fill out the Undergraduate Budget Priorities Committee (UBPC) poll to see what direction you want to see your money being taken at Northwestern! http://asg.northwestern.edu/polls/ubpc_f09t.php
• In January, ASG will launch the “Listening Campaign on Dining” to get as many students’ feedback on desired meal plans and dining hall hours. The campaign will launch with surveys, dorm firesides, and door-to-door efforts. Also in January, Student Life will conduct dining hall “walk-throughs” with nuCuisine throughout each dining hall facility to identify problems and suggest changes. Got ideas for improvement? E-mail me!
• Redboxes (DVD Rentals) throughout campus…thoughts? Suggestions?
• Don’t forget to use Airhop or RideShare when going home for Thanksgiving or Winter Break! Check it out: http://nuairport.com/
• Have a great holiday break, and get ready for some Safety Awareness, Listening Campaign on Meal Plans/Dining, and even more when you come back in January! As always, don’t ever hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or comments.

In The Know

• A Weekly Update From ASG•

11.11.2009

Take a few seconds to keep in the loop with ASG! Read I.T.K., stay updated, and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions!

• The ASG website is getting a makeover, and wants YOUR suggestions to cater it to you! What kind of resources, information, or general info would you like to see?
• Care about how the University spends your $45,000 a year? Please fill out the Undergraduate Budget Priorities Committee (UBPC) poll to see what direction you want to see your dollars put to good use! http://asg.northwestern.edu/polls/ubpc_f09t.php
• ASG’s Student Life Committee is taking on dining halls and NUCuisine this week! Please let me know feedback, suggestions, and concerns you have about meal plans and dining facilities on campus.
• We are continuously researching and working on potential ideas to help you – integrating electronic package notices for mailrooms, an Unofficial Freshmen Guide, Laundry improvements, printers in on-campus residences, and more. Got more ideas or suggestions for the ones mentioned? E-mail me!
• Safety Week will be launching the 2^nd week of Winter Quarter… Gear up for free whistles, self-defense, and safety galore!

In The Know

• A Weekly Update From ASG •

11.04.2009

Take a few seconds to keep in the loop with ASG! Read I.T.K., stay updated, and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions!

• Don’t forget to start registering for winter classes soon! While you’re on CAESAR avoiding classes with scary CTECs, keep in mind what you think our ASG Academic Committee can work on to improve or change.
• Let’s keep NU a safe campus! ASG will be launching Safety Week soon with materials to promote safety awareness, self-defense workshops, and more. Got suggestions or more ideas? Let me know!
• Don’t forget the SHUTTLE TRACKER: http://asg.northwestern.edu/gps
• ASG will be launching a comprehensive Off-Campus Housing website winter quarter with helpful information and resources available easily online – what would you like to see included?
• Interested in working on executive-level projects with the ASG president? Be part of the Presidential Leadership Initiative! Email Mike McGee for an application at michaelmcgee@u.northwestern.edu.

Join ASG Today!

There are many opportunities to get involved with ASG. You can apply to be a committee member and focus on a variety of issues or become a senator to represent the voice of your constituents.

Look around our website to explore what area of ASG looks right for you.

Explore the below links to get started.

ASG Committee Application 2009

ASG Senator FAQ 2009

ASG Senator Residential College Petition 2009

ASG Senator Residential Hall Petition 2009

ASG Senator Off-Campus Application

ASG Technology Director Application

If you have questions, please contact:

Mike McGee - President (michaelmcgee@u.northwestern.edu)

Claire Lew - Public Relations (clew23@gmail.com)

The most comprehensive update EVER!!! This report features all accomplishments of 2008-2009, from ASG services to events. It also includes future goals and projects for 2009-2010. Click to read: Annual Report 2009

I.T.K.

5.20.2009

A Weekly Update From Your Senator

I may sit in Senate for 2-3 hours each week, but I’ve made this report so that you can be “In The Know” with what’s happening inside ASG to help YOU!  Check it out, stay updated, and as always, don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.

l From Gossip Girl to 30 Rock to Grey’s…we love NUTV! But what about the things you don’t like? Student Life is meeting with NUIT to talk about NUTV improvements and changes for the future—what’s on your mind?

l Mmmm…nothing like dining hall food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Student Life is also working on dining hall improvements—please send me your suggestions/complaints!

l It’s Reading Week. You decided to stay in and study at the library until 3 a.m. What do you do?—SafeWalk! External Relations is launching its pilot program for SafeWalk during Reading Week. Just call the # and someone will get to you in 15 min! More details coming to your inbox later…

l NURD, ASGPAL, CTEC Rankings, dorm alumni career firesides, open Blackboards for every course, and so much more! The Academic Committee is launching 11 new projects for this term—be sure to check out the ASG website soon for a list of all projects each committee is working on this year and as always, I want your feedback!!

l Twitter—everyone’s doing it! Follow ASG on Twitter too! http://twitter.com/northwesternasg Be sure to follow us for more frequent updates on what ASG is doing for you

We will definitely be showing it in ASG Senate next Wednesday, May 27th!

I finally got access to update the ASG website!!!

We are so close to getting this ready for public launch! Stay tuned…

I.T.K.

5.13.2009

A Weekly Update From Your Friendly Neighborhood Senator

I may sit in Senate for 2-3 hours each week, but I’ve made this report so that you can be “In The Know” after 2-3 minutes.  Check it out, stay updated, and as always, don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.

• ASG finished Spring Funding for all student groups Wednesday night! Questions about the Student Activities Finance Board, or have any suggestions to improve the funding process? Contact the Financial Vice President, Malavika at MalavikaSrinivasan2007@u.northwestern.edu.
• Shuttles…they come late, come early, or don’t show up?? ASG’s Student Life Committee met with Brian Peters from University Services, and are arranging for more proposals regarding improving shuttle service. Look out for a shuttle survey on NULink soon, but meanwhile, please give me any creative suggestions/proposals you would like to be brought up!
• Glued to that BlackBerry or iPhone? (I know I am!!) ASG is working with NUIT Academic Technologies to talk about different mobile technologies for students, such as easy mobile applications for shuttle maps, schedules, and GPS tracking. In addition, we are trying to make iTunesU bigger, to also include online class lectures! Any ideas? E-mail me!
• Freshman Freeze—I’m sure you remember it! The ASG Alcohol Safety Task Force is proposing to administration for shortening Freshman Freeze in half to new student week plus one week. What do you think? Any other programming ideas to improve alcohol safety on campus?
• It’s getting closer to summer, and groups are putting on awesome events this weekend! From PhilFest to the Black and Gold Bowl, be sure to check out all the events on NULink today!

I.T.K.

5.07.2009

A Weekly Update From Your Friendly Neighborhood Senator

I may sit in Senate for 2-3 hours each week, but I’ve made this report so that you can be “In The Know” after 2-3 minutes.  Check it out, stay updated, and as always, don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.

• Sick of waiting for that shuttle in the middle of winter as it rolls up, 10-15 minutes late? Starting this fall, you will be able to use GPS Tracking on Northwestern shuttles! Track it from your Blackberry, your iPhone, online—wherever! And never wait out in the cold again!
• You asked for it and we brought it! SafeWalk is going to run a pilot program during Reading Week. Feedback or questions? Let me know!
• RCB and RHA (Residential College and Residential Hall Associations) are collaborating to discuss programming for the fall that incorporates North and South Campus residences together—any ideas? Be sure to tell me!
• The Student Life Committee is working on mailroom and laundry room improvements. If you have feedback to bring up with ASG, e-mail Matt Bellassai (Student Life Director) MatthewBellassai2012@u.northwestern.edu.
• The Academic Committee is having the ASG Faculty Honor Roll! Vote Today for your favorite professor: http://asg.northwestern.edu/news.php?story=85
• It’s going to be an EXCITING weekend…Boomshaka, Fusion, and Tonik Tap all in one? Couldn’t ask for more. Check out details for all three huge shows on NULink today!