University of Michigan Central Student Government

Don’t miss the chance to hear from the CSG Executive Candidates as they debate their policy goals and vision for the University of Michigan on March 21st at 3:15 PM, in the Central Campus Classroom Building, Room 1420! Light fare and refreshments will be provided between the President and Vice President debates.

On Saturday, March 15th, CSG in collaboration with?Michigan Women's Network, hosted a Women’s Conference. The event featured a catered brunch, panel discussion with Ambassador Susan Page and Dr. Helen Levy, a Q&A session, and small-group discussions. During this time, attendees explored various topics, including: - What does Women’s History Month mean to you? - What challenges have you faced as a woman in leadership? - What does it mean to be an empowered woman? - How do you stay motivated when facing setbacks or burnout? Overall, it was an inspiring and impactful event! A huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped make it possible!

Join us on Tuesday, March 18th at 6:15 PM, in the Wolverine Room of the Michigan Union, for Meet the Candidates! Get to know the candidates running in the Winter 2025 CSG Election — hear about their platforms, the issues they are passionate about, and their plans for the upcoming term. Don’t miss this chance to connect, ask questions, and make an informed decision!

On Tuesday, March 11th, President Mario Thaqi delivered his State of the Student Address to the 14th Assembly, reflecting on the progress and challenges faced by Central Student Government this term. His address highlighted three core priorities that his team has been focusing on: campus affordability, climate, and safety. President Thaqi also outlined his vision for the future of CSG, emphasizing several key areas that will shape student advocacy moving forward: - Individual and student organization funding needs - Free speech and free expression on campus - Affordability for students - Responding to the policies of the new federal administration - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Research funding and grants For the full presentation, please see the slides linked here: https://lnkd.in/ewkr2mkq

Arab Caucus Statement: Condemning the Arrest & Effort to Deport Mahmoud Khalil Embedded Links: 1. Who is Mahmoud Khalil? A look at the Columbia University protestor detained by ICE | CNN: https://lnkd.in/eX34ZMkW 2. Green card holders' rights in spotlight after arrest of pro-Palestinian activist : NPR: https://lnkd.in/e3ZnWk7E 3. Amnesty International, largest human rights group in the world, releases 296 page report detailing genocide: https://lnkd.in/d_hubm8c 4. Gaza authorities revise war death toll to 61,700: https://lnkd.in/eHfKszTF 5. US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms: https://lnkd.in/eBNh9BpY 6. Human rights in China Amnesty International: https://lnkd.in/e2vdsQYt 7. Human rights in Iran Amnesty International: https://lnkd.in/eUkkwJHU 8. Human rights in Russia Amnesty International: https://lnkd.in/e7gyiHN6 9. Guidance Related to Federal Immigration Enforcement: https://lnkd.in/edENvmY7

CSG is partnering with ACLU Undergraduates at the University of Michigan to gather student feedback on the University Health & Counseling services. Your input is valuable in helping UHC improve and better support the student body. Please share your experiences by filling out the ANONYMOUS FORM linked below! University Health & Counseling Survey: https://lnkd.in/eVUKtFRH Shoutout to LSA Rep. Riley Kina for all of her hard work on this initiative!

This past week, I spent a wonderful 4 days in the capital lobbying on the Hill in conjunction with the Association of Big Ten Students’ Big Ten on the Hill Conference. Lidia Cappelletti, Liam Reaser, and I met with various federal representatives to discuss pertinent issues impacting the Michigan student body, such as financial aid, student SNAP benefits, research funding, and DEI. Though the state of public education and its programs stands on the fringes at this moment, being able to emphasize and advocate for its importance from a student lens felt refreshing and proved extremely fruitful. In addition, I was able to fully delve into the governmental relations aspect of my position at CSG by connecting with other student governments in the Big 10. We all learned so much from each other and I, for one, left D.C excited to begin incredible initiatives in our government. We even erased partisan lines by collaborating with the Associated Students of Michigan State University on our lobbying efforts. Shoutout to Connor Le and everyone in their government, a genuine pleasure to work with!

HAPPY WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! We are thrilled to announce that CSG, in partnership with The Women's Network, will soon be hosting our inaugural campus-wide?Women’s Conference?to celebrate?Women’s History Month and the achievements of our student leaders! If you are apart of an organization who shares our values of empowerment, we would love for you to join us by nominating members to attend! The event will be held on?Saturday, March 15 from 9:30-12pm in the Michigan Union?and will feature UM speakers---including Ambassador?Susan Page, Professor Helen Levy, and Professor Susan Douglas---providing insights into their professional endeavors, a catered brunch, and ample networking opportunities. If you are interested in sending?women-identifying members to represent your organization, please have them?fill out the form linked below?by Saturday, March 8.?Applicants can self-nominate or nominate a fellow student leader. Women's Conference Student Leader Nomination Form: https://lnkd.in/dYmYVYsw For questions about the event, please contact Margaret Peterman?([email protected]) or our Director of Student Programs, Ashley Heo ([email protected]). We look forward to seeing you at our event!

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! APPLY TODAY! Sankofa Gala Scholarship Form: https://lnkd.in/e-myyib9 For any questions, please contact [email protected]. All submissions are due by Monday, March 10th.

File now to run in the Winter 2025 CSG Elections! The filing period is open through February 25th at 12 PM - submit your application using the link below. Candidacy Application From: https://lnkd.in/egG2PvGi Election Packet Information: https://lnkd.in/eapwSrF7 Serving as a CSG Representative is an amazing way to encourage student civic engagement, give voice to student concerns, as well as enhance student welfare and the Michigan experience for everyone.