ASUPS Communications

Dear Loggers, 

Happy first day of classes! For most of you, today marks the continuation of your journey here at Puget Sound—yet another important milestone in your college education. For the rest of you, today is the first of these milestones.

No matter where you are on this journey, know that we, the Associated Students of the University of Puget Sound (ASUPS), are here to support you. You can find us in Wheelock Student Center 210, by email at asups@pugetsound.edu, or at  LogJam 2022  this Wednesday through Friday from 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Again, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. I wish you all a successful first day.

Best,
Nate

Dear Loggers, 

On Wednesday, August 31, ASUPS will commence LogJam, its annual celebration of students’ return to campus. This year, the event will once again be three days long:

LogJam 2022 Kickoff

Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Wheelock Plaza (“the Slab”)

Join us for games, a bouncy house, and food trucks to kick off the event!

LogJam 2022 Identity Day

Thursday, September 1, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Event Lawn (near Todd Field)

Meet members and leaders of on-campus identity-based organizations with pizza, plant pot painting, and plants to take home! 

LogJam 2022 Club Fair

Friday, September 2, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Jones Circle

Discover Puget Sound’s extensive assortment of clubs, organizations, and departments with food from Passages and DES!

If your club, organization, or department wants to table on Friday, please click here. I am grateful for Head of Staff Corey Hodder and directors Chloé Pargmann, Abby Sanderson, and Annie Sullivan’s inspiring work toward this event; I look forward to joining you all in celebration soon.

Best,
Nate

Dear Loggers,

It is my pleasure to announce that applications for all unfilled media head and programming positions are now open. The applications and their accompanying job descriptions can be found here and are due July 1.

Through different avenues, both media heads and programmers perform work that is vital to the fabric of our campus community. The roles, listed below, are great opportunities to be a leader, develop practicable professional skills, and serve your peers.

Open Media Head Positions:

• The Trail Editor in Chief
• Crosscurrents Editor in Chief
• Elements Editor in Chief
• Wetlands Editor in Chief
• Photo Services General Manager

Open Programming Positions:

• Campus Films Programmer
• Cultural Consciousness Programmer
• Lectures Programmer
• Northwest Sounds Programmer
• Performing Arts Programmer
• Popular Entertainment Programmer
• Special Events Programmer

If you have any questions, please visit the ASUPS website or reach out to asups@pugetsound.edu. Thank you.

Best,
Nate

Dear Loggers,

It is my pleasure to announce Vice President Hannah Lillard’s and my fellow members of the 2022–2023 ASUPS Cabinet:

• Corey Hodder, Head of Staff
• Jennah DeCorso, Director of Business Services
• Annie Sullivan, Director of Clubs and Student Interests
• Chloe Pargmann, Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
• Abby Sanderson, Director of Events and Public Relations
• Charlie Dahle, Director of Medias and Technology Services

These individuals are all proven and highly capable leaders who possess a genuine desire to serve our community; Hannah and I are honored to be working with them. To find their contact information, as well as a brief description of their roles and why you might need to reach them in the coming year, see here.

Though the ASUPS Cabinet is now full, see here for information on other ways to get involved in ASUPS. Notably, Vice President Lillard has opened the KUPS General Manager position application, due Saturday, April 30.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. You can reach the ASUPS Office at asups@pugetsound.edu or 253.879.3600.

Best,
Nate

Hello Loggers,

As the incoming ASUPS President, I am pleased to announce that applications for ASUPS Cabinet positions are now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications for all cabinet positions can be found here and are due March 25.

In a system of checks and balances with ASUPS’ legislative and judicial branches, the ASUPS Cabinet seeks to provide a student voice through representation, foster a sense of community among students, and execute the official business of the Student Body. In addition to the President and Vice President, it consists of the following positions:

• ASUPS Head of Staff
• ASUPS Director of Business Services
• ASUPS Director of Clubs and Student Interests
• ASUPS Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
• ASUPS Director of Events and Public Relations
• ASUPS Director of Medias and Technology Services

For more information about the ASUPS Cabinet or the organization more broadly, please consult the ASUPS website or reach out to asups@pugetsound.edu. I look forward to working with Hannah, the incoming Vice President, to review your applications in the coming weeks.

Best,
Nate

Dear Chair Stensland, Vice President Konkel, and Senators:

What a semester we have had; I often forget we started the spring term online. As ASUPS Leaders, we have all found ways to embrace the constant change and develop positive, community-building outcomes. As we continue to adapt, I hope you are able to find time to rest, remember, and enjoy being in community with our peers.

​This week, the ASUPS Cabinet will experience more change as Emma Sintz, Director of Events and Public Relations, will step down from her role to focus on other opportunities. I know, as she expressed with me earlier today, the decision to step away from ASUPS Cabinet and the ASUPS Department of Events and Public Relations did not come lightly. Over the course of the academic year, Emma worked tirelessly to supervise our event programmers; coordinate LogJam 2021, the first in-person campus community event since the start of the pandemic; acted as the official chaperone of Grizz; re-envisioned The Den, ultimately developing The Den Report which will serve as a guide for tangible updates to the space under the leadership of the next administration; hosted ASUPS Wine Night with the Board of Trustees; and accomplished the administrative work behind Spring Family Weekend​, which we will get to participate in next weekend. The passion and determination Emma brought to the workplace every day was, and is, infectious. We thank Emma for her service to the student body and wish her well as she nears the end of her Junior year.

At this time, please direct all inquiries regarding the transition of Director Sintz to Head of Staff Mrdjan at asupshos@pugetsound.edu. I look forward to the work we will accomplish tomorrow.

Best,

Kayden

Dear Senate Chair Pro Tempore and Vice President Konkel and Senators,​

Nate Sansone, Director of Business Services, will complete his last day as an ASUPS director on Tuesday, March 8th at 5:00PM. Nate will dedicate the next month to a productive and transformational President-Elect transition. The ASUPS Cabinet is extremely thankful for Nate’s unwavering commitment and support to the student body and wishes him well as he participates in the executive transition process. During his tenure, Nate developed the ASUPS Fiscal Responsibility Report which shielded our clubs, programmers, and medias from budget cuts as we faced extreme decreases in projected revenue, offered exemplary financial services to our peers, and advised the ASUPS Cabinet as we transitioned to in-person operations; not to mention, he did it all with a smile on his face. I have no doubt his skillset and institutional knowledge will serve ASUPS well under his presidency.   

I have been in conversation with Vice President-Elect Lillard to discuss candidates to fill the position until Inauguration on April 18th. I am pleased to endorse Anna Galbraith, Deputy Director of Services, for the role of Director of Business Services. In her time as Deputy Director, Anna has assisted the Director of Business Services in monitoring the ASUPS budget, participated in budget hearings, and begun an audit of our current services, including the reopening of the Emergency Fund. The ASUPS Cabinet looks forward to benefiting from Anna’s leadership, contingent on the confirmation of the Senate.

 I look forward to discussing Nate’s legacy as Director of Business Services and Anna’s qualifications tomorrow night at Formal Senate. Until then, please direct all urgent inquiries to Head of Staff Mrdjan(asupshos@pugetsound.edu). President-Elect Sansone may be reached by email atasupspresidentelect@pugetsound.edu.  

Best,

Kayden

Hello Loggers,

ASUPS Clubs and Organizations have worked hard this year to provide community-building spaces for the student body. As we continue to rebuild our in-person community, ASUPS is committed to providing opportunities for you to find and join those groups. This week, in the spirit of connecting, we will host the Winter Club Fair this Thursday, February 17 from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM in the Wheelock Student Center.

Club Leaders: Please RSVP a table at the Winter Club Fair before the event, and do not forget to request a club budget for next year by Friday.

Best,

Kayden

Kayden Diodati (he/him) | President

Dear Loggers,

I hope you are well and have had the opportunity these last few weeks to connect with peers through ASUPS organizations that promote community building.

As ASUPS continues to transition towards more in-person operations, our demand for student leaders has increased. Today, ASUPS is looking for students who can contribute to our community in the following stipend leadership roles:

Medias 

• The Trail, Editor-in-Chief

• Elements, Editor-in-Chief

• Wetlands, Editor-in-Chief

 Programmers

• Cultural Consciousness Programmer
• Popular Entertainment Programmer
• Northwest Sounds Programmer
• Lectures Programmer 

To apply or receive more information, please email Vice President Grant Konkel at asupsvp@pugetsound.edu!

Honor Court

ASUPS looks forward to rebuilding our Judicial Branch this semester, but we need your help! Justices of the Honor Court interpret the ASUPS Constitution and other documents within ASUPS jurisdiction. The Honor Court has final authority in interpreting the actions of the various agencies and members of the ASUPS in terms of their constitutional adherence. Justices are not stipend leaders. If you are interested in serving our student body in this capacity, please complete the Honor Court Justice Nomination Application to be considered. 

Best,

Kayden

Kayden Diodati (he/him) | President

Hello Loggers!

I want to take a moment to make you aware of student government leadership positions available and inform you of the ASUPS Constitution revisions that will require an affirmative vote by the student body during the general election -- October 12, 2021.

Elected Positions

I encourage all members of our student body to participate in our student government by running for elected office. The following leadership positions are currently up for election in the Fall General Election:

• 2 Senators At-Large
• 1 Freshman Senator
• 1 Residence Hall Senator
• 1 University Residence House Senator
• 1 Greek Chapter Housing Senator
• 1 Off-Campus Senator

Please contact Vice President Konkel at asupsvp@pugetsound.edu or Director of Events and Public Relations, Emma Sintz, at asupsdepr@pugetsound.edu to receive election information. The application deadline is October 10th with a mandatory interest meeting on October 4th. 

ASUPS Constitution Revisions

In accordance with Article VIII, Section 2, revisions to the ASUPS Constitution were proposed by the ASUPS Senate on September 9th through Senate Bill 21-170. ASUPS has delivered the proposed revisions to the Board of Trustees for their review. As a member of the student body, you will vote to adopt or reject the new revisions during the Fall General Election on October 12th. You will find an Executive Summary and the proposed revisions in the Proposed Revisions to the ASUPS Constitution Report.

Please email all questions or concerns to me at asupspresident@pugetsound.edu or join the ASUPS Senate at Informal and Formal Senate to discuss the proposed revisions -- Murray Boardroom @7:00PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Best,

Kayden

Kayden Diodati (he/him) | President

Dear Loggers!

As we rebuild our in-person community this year, the ASUPS Team asks that we all take time to remember the resilience that we have cultivated over the past 19 months, honor the healing that is taking place within our community and within yourself, celebrate the process of reuniting and rebuilding, and hold respect for those who support and sustain our community. ASUPS will light Jones Hall purple tonight and different colors throughout the week as we make space for reflection. 

Monday: Purple 

Today, we light Jones Hall purple. Purple represents resilience, a characteristic that every member of our Puget Sound community has demonstrated as we have faced the challenges of the past year and a half. On this day, we take a moment to remember the ways that our community has collectively held each other through moments of grief and loss, and we continue to honor the resilience that we have cultivated to move us forward.

Tuesday: Blue

On Tuesday, we will light Jones Hall blue as a sign of gratitude for frontline healthcare workers and essential workers who have demonstrated deep compassion, vulnerability, and sacrifice as they have selflessly worked to support the needs of our campus and the Tacoma community during this crisis.  Blue is emblematic of the new growth that we can harness from the healing that is taking place within our community. We want to extend our appreciation to our peers, staff, CHWS staff, faculty, and alumni as they have repeatedly stepped to the front lines of this crisis to put our community’s health and safety first. We recognize the immense privilege we hold in having access to vaccines and healthcare resources, and acknowledge that we, as a community, are in the process of healing from all that we have experienced during these challenging times.

Wednesday: Yellow

On Wednesday, we will light Jones Hall yellow. Yellow signifies hope, optimism, and friendship. On this day, we take a moment to celebrate the process of reuniting and rebuilding our community. We reflect upon what it means to hold grace and warmth for each other as we work to support ourselves and each other in the process of cultivating connections.

Thursday: Orange

On Thursday, we will light Jones Hall orange as we reflect on the value of respect. We hold respect for those who support and sustain our community as we look to cultivate rest and joy. Orange is also associated with acknowledging the histories of Indigenous Residential Schools. Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is a Canadian statutory holiday created in 2013 to educate people about the harmful impact of Residential Schools on Indigenous communities. The inspiration for Orange Shirt Day came from residential school survivor Phyllis Jack Webstad, who shared her story recounting how upon her arrival at the school she was stripped of her clothes, including a new orange shirt her grandmother had given her to wear in her new school. The orange shirt is a symbol of how residential schools stripped Indigenous communities and individuals of their identities. We acknowledge Puget Sound’s own history in the participation of our own students in the Cushman Residential Indian School programs and the grief experienced by the Indigenous communities due to such participation. On Thursday, we reflect on what holding respect means for our communities and the histories that we intersect with. 

Friday: Logger Maroon

On Friday, we will light Jones Hall Logger Maroon as we conclude a week of ASUPS LogJam activities. Maroon resembles what it means to be a part of the Logger community, a united collective. As we return to campus and in-person operations, we remember our communal resilience, recognize the healing ahead, celebrate our connections, and honor the respect we hold for each other.

Best,

Kayden

Kayden Diodati (he/him) | President

Dear Loggers,

Happy first day of school! Now that we are all back on campus and in community, the ASUPS Team would like to share some exciting new information with you.

LogJam

As the start to another academic year and the first in-person campus-wide event in more than a year and a half, LogJam 2021 will be three-days of community building and reflection. Throughout the week, we will light Jones Hall in different colors as we remember the strength of our community, recognize the healing ahead, hold respect, and celebrate our connections.  

Community members will find the LogJam itinerary on the ASUPS page. Before Wednesday September 1st,  ASUPS clubs and organizations must complete the LogJam Club Tabling form in order to table on Friday of LogJam. 

Club Leader Portal

As ASUPS transitions to in-person operations, we understand the need for constant and transparent communication with our club leaders. Relevant and updated information will be available to club leaders on our new Club Leader Portal located on the ASUPS webpage throughout the academic year. Club leaders may also direct inquiries to ASUPS leadership through our Director of Clubs and Student Interests, Danielle Dolan, at asupsdcsi@pugetsound.edu or the ASUPS Vice President, Grant Konkel, at asupsvp@pugetsound.edu.

Executive Restructuring

We are happy to announce that the ASUPS Executive Team completed an internal restructuring process which included the creation and hiring of two new Director positions and responsibility changes to the four previously existing positions. Please visit our contact page for more information regarding the restructuring. 

Hiring

ASUPS contracts student leaders throughout the year to help carry out the official business of the student body. We are still accepting applications for many of our stipend leadership positions including the Trail Editor-in-Chief, Elements Editor-in-Chief, Wetlands Editor-in-Chief, and event programmers.

We look forward to the year ahead and the opportunity to serve and strengthen our community. Please do not hesitate to contact us at asups@pugetsound.edu or 253.879.3600. 

Best,

Kayden Diodati | President

Grant Konkel | Vice President 

Livi Mrdjan | Head of Staff 

Nate Sansone | Director of Business Services

Danielle Dolan | Director of Clubs and Student Interests

Sowmya Kannan | Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Danielle Christensen | Director of Medias and Technology Services

Emma Sintz | Director of Events and Public Relations

Kayden Diodati (he/him) | President