Student Association News

PARKFEST PHOTOS

2008-05-05T01:00:00.003-04:00

Parkfest 2008 was an amazing experience, bringing the show back to campus was probably the greatest thing the Student Association has done this year. Despite the poor weather conditions, over 2000 UAlbany students came out to Collin Circle for an awesome festival. This years Parkfest was attended by more UAlbany students then ever before. Here is the first set of photos from Parkfest 2008, we will post more throughout the week. See you all and more on the Circle at Parkfest 2009.

Help Wanted: Student Association Jobs

2008-04-22T11:23:00.003-04:00

The Student Association is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 Executive board. Below you will find a listing of job description for various opportunities. Employees of the Student Association are given a hands on experience at running a $2 million organization and representing a 12,000+ constituency.

Applications are available in the Student Association office and are due back no later than 5 PM on Wednesday April 30, interviews will be held the following week with the incoming President and Vice President If you have questions concerning the application process please e-mail SA@Albany.edu

Programming Director- The programming director is responsible for planning and facilitating all Student Association events throughout the semesters. In prior years these events included Parkfest, summer orientation, comedy shows and other concerts. As the Programming Director you will work closely with the Office of Student Involvement and the SA Marketing Office. You are also required to remain on campus over the summer.

Programming Assistants- As the chief aid to the Programming Director you will be responsible for all duties assigned to you at the director’s discretion. These duties have included maintaining contact with prospective performers, speaking with University officials regarding the planning of events and assisting in the logistical aspects on the day of an event.

Marketing Director-The Marketing Director acts as the primary liaison between the SA and the student body. Working with every department in our office, as well as the University’s office of Media and Marketing you will be responsible for promotion of all events. This included securing volunteers for the day of the event and creating novel means of advertisement.

Marketing Assistants- As the chief aid to the Marketing Director you will be responsible for all duties assigned to you at the director’s discretion. Your primary purpose is to assist in the execution of marketing strategies you will develop in conjunction with the Director, as well as active promotion through means of the SA Street Team.

Multicultural Affairs Director- The primary focus of the MCA Director is to oversee and coordinate diverse cultural activities on campus. The director acts as an advocate for each multicultural group and works closely with the Office of Student Involvement

Athletics Director- Acting as a liaison between the University Athletic Department and the student body, the AD coordinates all intramural and club sports. The hiring of all referees and commissioners for each intramural sport is also a chief duty of the AD.

Gender and Sexuality Concerns Director- The duties of this director are to act as the voice of the LGBT community on campus. Holding programs throughout each semester and working on the co-sponsorship of events with various clubs and organizations in the campus community.

Albany Television Director- The ATV director is responsible for all aspects the SA’s involvement with the campus television station. Production of novel programming including the hiring of actors for both in front and behind the camera and the recording of all SA sponsored events are among the chief responsibilities of this position.

Elections Commissioner- As the facilitator of each and every Student Association election it is your responsibility to collect nomination forms, perform background checks on each candidate and advertise for each election.

Legislative Affairs Director- As the Legislative Affairs Director you are responsible for advocating on behalf of the 12,000+ undergraduate students at the University at Albany. You will have to work closely with the NYS Legislature to lobby for issues pertaining to higher education. You will work closely with the University Office of Government Relations.

Chief of Staff- As the Chief of Staff it is your primary responsibility to act as a liaison between the University Administration and the Student Association. Secondly it is your responsibility to be in constant contact with the SA Directors and inform the President of day-to-day operation

It is the duty of all Directors employed by the Student Association to:

· Be in good academic standing at the University (GPA 2.5 or higher)

Attend bi-weekly meetings with the President, Vice President and all other directors
Complete a minimum of 10 office hours a week
Make monthly reports to the Senate on the happenings of your department
Attend all SA functions and events
Be available over the summer months to communicate with the President, Vice President and other directors.
And at all times, be an Ambassador of the Students, University and Community

PARKFEST 2008

2008-04-16T11:39:00.005-04:00

What: Parkfest 2008 featuring One Republic and Trey Songz.

When: Saturday, May 3

Where: Collins Circle

Who: UAlbany Students

Cost: FREE w/UAlbany ID required...Register at Copies Plus and receive a ticket for a FREE Parkfest T-Shirt the day of the event.

Come join Student Association in welcoming Parkfest BACK TO CAMPUS!!!!! The Crocs Next Step Campus Tour featuring OneRepublic and Trey Songz and the band you chose to open the event will set up shop right in your backyard on COLLINS CIRCLE!!!! This event will feature inflatables, carnival games, cool interactive sponsor tents, giveaways and much, much more!!!

Register to win a brand new 2008 Ford Focus, XBOX 360, guitar signed by OneRepublic and other cool prizes by entering NEXTSTEPCAMPUSTOUR.com!!!!

Crocs Next Step Campus Tour is sponsored by CROCS, SPIN Magazine, XBOX, FORD, MLB AND YOUR STUDENT ASSOCIATION!

CHECK OUT THE PARKFEST 2008 GROUP ON FACEBOOK.COM

CHECK OUT THE PARKFEST 2008 EVENT ON FACEBOOK.COM

Student Association Elections-VOTE MONDAY AND TUESDAY!

2008-04-13T22:27:00.000-04:00

The Student Association will hold its elections for President, Vice President, Senator At-Large, University Council, and SUNY Student Assembly this Monday (4/14) and Tuesday (4/15). Voting will begin on MyUAlbany at midnight tonight, and will end at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15.

In addition to the elected positions, be sure to vote for the third artist you'd like to see perform at Parkfest on May 3rd and vote on an amendment to the Student Association Constitution regarding a change in election procedures.

To vote log on to MyUAlbany (www.albany.edu/myualbany) and click on "Student Elections." Please be advised that MyUAlbany is not available between 2:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. each day. Should you have any technical difficulties with voting please e-mail SA@Albany.edu so that we may address any problems.

UAlbany Student Association Presents Battle of the Bands 2008

2008-03-19T23:14:00.002-04:00

This is a VIRTUAL Battle of the Bands competition. The winning band of this competition will go on to open at the Biggest concert in Albany, PARKFEST!!! That's right, the winning band goes on to perform in front of hundreds on the big stage at Parkfest.

The winning band also goes on to appear in SPIN MAGAZINE!! That's right YOU and YOUR BAND can be published in one of the HOTTEST MAGAZINES in the nation.

3 Bands will be chosen by 3/27 to compete in an online voting contest. PLEASE SUBMIT BAND INFO ASAP!!!!!! Myspaces and pics are preferred!!!!!

For more information email: parkfest@albany.edu or saprogramming@gmail.com.

Stop by the Student Association's Programming Office Campus Center 116

Phone: (518)442-5640 ask for Programming Director Tessa

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for you and your band!!

Student Association Elections

2008-03-05T16:11:00.002-05:00

Several positions are currently open for all undergraduate students, including next year's President, Vice President, Senate at-large, University Council, and Student Assembly Representative. The forms for self-nomination are due by March 31 for all candidates to appear on the ballot. Elections are tentatively scheduled for April 14th and 15th on MyUAlbany's online voting system. If you have questions please e-mail SA@Albany.edu.

Intramural Sports Program

2008-02-27T09:54:00.003-05:00

The Student Association is proud to announce the Spring 2008 Intramural Sports Program. This semester we will offerer basketball, dodgeball, badminton, soccer, softball, flag football, volleyball, and tennis. Sign-ups will run through Friday, February 29 and applications are available online here. All questions can be e-mailed directly to athletic@albany.edu or feel free to stop by the office (CC116)

SA Mid Term Elections

2008-02-25T11:03:00.003-05:00

Elections are being held for Alumni, Empire, Indian, Colonial and off Campus, Senate seats.

On Monday February 25 and Tuesday February 26, the Student Association will hold mid term elections, to fill empty seats on the SA Senate. Voting will take place on MyUAlbany. The polling station outside the SA Office (CC116) is open on both days from 9 am - 9 pm.

State of the Student Association and Budget Meeting

2008-02-07T14:10:00.000-05:00

The Student Association will hold its annual Budget Meeting and State of the Student Association on February 13, 2008 at 8 PM. All SA funded student groups must attend in order to receive funding for next year. If you do not attend you will not be able to apply for a budget for the 2008-2009 year. If you have any questions please e-mail SA@Albany.edu.

Interested in Student Television, Join ATV!

2008-02-04T23:51:00.000-05:00

If you’re interested in becoming involved with student television in anyway send us an email at AlbanyTV@gmail.com

We are currently in the process of producing 6 new shows that we will need multiple hosts, actors/actresses, camera-people, video editors and writers for.

So again, if you’re interested or would like more information send us an email at AlbanyTV@gmail.com and if you want to do us a little favor forward this message to any of your friends who you think may be interested.

Check out the event on Facebook.

SA Presents "Talk Sex with Sue"

2008-01-30T12:42:00.001-05:00

The Student Association, the Office of Student Involvement, Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program, the University Counseling Center, and University Auxiliary Services are proud to present Talk "Sex" with Sue, featuring Sue Johanson and Dr. Marty Klein. This is event is free and open to all University at Albany students. Check out the Facebook event.

Office of Gender and Sexuality Concerns presents...

2008-01-30T12:35:00.000-05:00

The University at Albany Student Association is proud to sponsor this years Northeast LGBT Conference. This years theme is Changing Campus Climate, and will begin on April 11, 2008. Click here to find out more information.

SA & Wikipedia

2007-12-19T17:04:00.000-05:00

The Student Association is now on Wikipedia, check it out here !

Welcome to the New Site and Happy Holidays

2007-12-17T21:29:00.000-05:00

Hello and welcome to the new Student Association website. Over the past several months we have worked tirelessly to create a brand new page for the SA. Our goal was to create a website that provided all the information a student may need to know about their student government, and this new website accomplishes the goal.

Please take a moment to look around the new website and enjoy. The new website has all of the resources and information you can need. If it is not here feel free to drop us a message, through the contact page.

The Student Association would like to wish all of you a happy holidays, and a good break.

See you next semester!