Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Early Semester Concerns? Tell Us
Starting at the end of this week students will begin returning to campus. If you have any questions or encounter problems upon moving into your dorm please do not hesitate to e-mail me or any other member of the General Assembly. You can also contact members of SAGA by utilizing the "Tell Us" feature at saga.cua.edu. We look forward to hearing from you and getting to work on behalf of the Student Body of The Catholic University of America.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Campus Movie Fest Winners go to Cannes
At the end of last Semester the General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to support two pieces of legislation I co-sponsored in regards to the Campus Movie Fest "Best Picture" team. The first enabled us to assist the team in advertising their effort to raise funds to subsidize the cost of participating in the Creative Minds in Cannes Internship Program that they qualified for by winning the CMF here at CUA. The second bill allowed us to donate $300 from our operating budget to the team to help the cause.
Partially due to our efforts the CUA Team, known as JKH, was able to participate in this prestigious program. Below is a short account of their time in France as well as some pictures. This update will also be included in the August-September edition of the new Student Life Committee Newsletter.
-Ryan
From the moment we stepped off the plane, the landscape and language of the French Riviera took our breath away. We were taken from the Nice airport to the small town of La Bocca, our home for two weeks. La Bocca was only a short shuttle ride from Cannes, and the Palais Des Festivals and proved to be a nice break from the crowds and fluster of the festival. Here, we met other members of the Creative Minds in Cannes program and were able to form lasting relationships with them, as we all found a common bond: film. The 62nd Festival de Cannes was a life-changing experience for each of us.
Our CMF winning movie was in the Short Film Corner along with hundreds of others from all over the world. Anyone could sit down at one of the computers and access our film, all well as our contact information. The Short Film Corner provided us with outstanding networking opportunities, allowing us to hand out contact cards for many acting, directing or script writing possibilities. Our Short Film Corner badges allowed us to travel almost anywhere within the festival, and where ever we couldn’t journey, we used confidence as our pass.
Each of our internships was different and gave us a unique festival experience. Moving Pictures Film and Television, Vision Films, and Voltage Pictures were the big name companies that gave us our foot in the door of the world of film. Through these we met a variety of producers, distributors, filmmakers, and others in the industry. Each job had different perks, such as events or tickets, which granted us chances that no one else from our program was getting.
Movies, of course, were the highlight of the festival. Our badge allowed us tickets into some of the best premiers, where we were able to walk the same red carpet that the movie’s stars had walked. Films arrived from all over the world and introduced us to a new array of cinema. Up, Taking Woodstock, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, and Inglorious Basterds were among the movies we were privileged to see before the rest of the world was given the opportunity. In addition to these, we saw movies such as Agora, Looking For Eric, and even a re-showing of Bright Star, in which Quentin Tarantino sat in front of us.
Our trip was an amazing opportunity that now allows us to choose many ventures in film if we wish. The festival gave us a cultured look at cinema from all over the world and introduced us to the industry. We would like to thank our family, friends and the many organizations at CUA that allowed us to pursue this opportunity. Without everyone’s help and support, we would not have had this remarkable experience.
Julie Cray
Helen Davis
Katie Kasulaitis
Partially due to our efforts the CUA Team, known as JKH, was able to participate in this prestigious program. Below is a short account of their time in France as well as some pictures. This update will also be included in the August-September edition of the new Student Life Committee Newsletter.
-Ryan
From the moment we stepped off the plane, the landscape and language of the French Riviera took our breath away. We were taken from the Nice airport to the small town of La Bocca, our home for two weeks. La Bocca was only a short shuttle ride from Cannes, and the Palais Des Festivals and proved to be a nice break from the crowds and fluster of the festival. Here, we met other members of the Creative Minds in Cannes program and were able to form lasting relationships with them, as we all found a common bond: film. The 62nd Festival de Cannes was a life-changing experience for each of us.
Our CMF winning movie was in the Short Film Corner along with hundreds of others from all over the world. Anyone could sit down at one of the computers and access our film, all well as our contact information. The Short Film Corner provided us with outstanding networking opportunities, allowing us to hand out contact cards for many acting, directing or script writing possibilities. Our Short Film Corner badges allowed us to travel almost anywhere within the festival, and where ever we couldn’t journey, we used confidence as our pass.
Each of our internships was different and gave us a unique festival experience. Moving Pictures Film and Television, Vision Films, and Voltage Pictures were the big name companies that gave us our foot in the door of the world of film. Through these we met a variety of producers, distributors, filmmakers, and others in the industry. Each job had different perks, such as events or tickets, which granted us chances that no one else from our program was getting.
Movies, of course, were the highlight of the festival. Our badge allowed us tickets into some of the best premiers, where we were able to walk the same red carpet that the movie’s stars had walked. Films arrived from all over the world and introduced us to a new array of cinema. Up, Taking Woodstock, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, and Inglorious Basterds were among the movies we were privileged to see before the rest of the world was given the opportunity. In addition to these, we saw movies such as Agora, Looking For Eric, and even a re-showing of Bright Star, in which Quentin Tarantino sat in front of us.
Our trip was an amazing opportunity that now allows us to choose many ventures in film if we wish. The festival gave us a cultured look at cinema from all over the world and introduced us to the industry. We would like to thank our family, friends and the many organizations at CUA that allowed us to pursue this opportunity. Without everyone’s help and support, we would not have had this remarkable experience.
Julie Cray
Helen Davis
Katie Kasulaitis
Monday, July 20, 2009
SFAB Allocations Update 7/20/2009
At the end of last year quite a bit of attention was focused on where money was allocated by SFAB over the course of the year to our Student Organizations. In an attempt to increase both student involvement and fiscal responsibility the General Assembly mandated that all SFAB allocations be posted online for the student population to see. Furthermore this resource will ensure that SAGA can vote down any unsound allocations, within the constitutionally mandated one week period of course.
These allocations can be reviewed until July 25th so feel free to contact me or any member of the General Assembly with concerns.
To date $91,871.77 has been allocated to Student Organizations. For a complete breakdown of these funds, as well as explanations why money was, or was not allocated please visit: https://cua-sfab.campusgroups.com/web_page.aspx?order=5&id=5165
I will post an update after each allocation period to keep the student population updated as to the state of the Student Activity and Club Sports Fee for the 2009-2010 school year.
These allocations can be reviewed until July 25th so feel free to contact me or any member of the General Assembly with concerns.
To date $91,871.77 has been allocated to Student Organizations. For a complete breakdown of these funds, as well as explanations why money was, or was not allocated please visit: https://cua-sfab.campusgroups.com/web_page.aspx?order=5&id=5165
I will post an update after each allocation period to keep the student population updated as to the state of the Student Activity and Club Sports Fee for the 2009-2010 school year.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Student Organization Allocations Thus Far
At the end of last year quite a bit of attention was focused on where money was allocated by SFAB over the course of the year to our Student Organizations. In an attempt to increase both student involvement and fiscal responsibility the General Assembly mandated that all SFAB allocations be posted online for the student population to see. Furthermore this resource will ensure that SAGA can vote down any unsound allocations, within the constitutionally mandated one week period of course.
To date $73,241.77 have been allocated to Student Organizations. For a complete breakdown of these funds, as well as explanations why money was, or was not allocated please visit: https://cua-sfab.campusgroups.com/web_page.aspx?order=5&id=5165
I will post an update after each allocation period to keep the student population updated as to the state of the Student Activity and Club Sports Fee for the 2009-2010 school year.
To date $73,241.77 have been allocated to Student Organizations. For a complete breakdown of these funds, as well as explanations why money was, or was not allocated please visit: https://cua-sfab.campusgroups.com/web_page.aspx?order=5&id=5165
I will post an update after each allocation period to keep the student population updated as to the state of the Student Activity and Club Sports Fee for the 2009-2010 school year.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tentative Student Life Committee Announced
It gives me great pleasure to introduce the tentative members of the Student Life Committee for the 2009-2010 academic year. They are as follows:
Ryan Winn
Brian Bligh
Molly France
Peter Jurgens
Tom Horsman
Charlie O'Neil
Christoper Pierno
Joseph St. George
Matt Cavanaugh
Colin Colburn
Leslie Martin
Colin Schmitt
Roxanne Tourkay
I look forward to working with and getting know each and every member of the Committee so that we can help develop the best possible student experience at CUA.
Ryan Winn
Brian Bligh
Molly France
Peter Jurgens
Tom Horsman
Charlie O'Neil
Christoper Pierno
Joseph St. George
Matt Cavanaugh
Colin Colburn
Leslie Martin
Colin Schmitt
Roxanne Tourkay
I look forward to working with and getting know each and every member of the Committee so that we can help develop the best possible student experience at CUA.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Campus Movie Fest
Dear CUA Students,
Last week the General Assembly passed a Resolution in support of the winners of the Campus Movie Fest held at CUA about one month ago and brought to you by Program Board. This group, which consists of Sarah Castro, Julie Cray, Helen Davis, Nick Hagy, and Katie Kasulaitis, produced a film entitled “I’ll Get It Next Time” and took home the Best Picture Award. Due to their success on campus the group has been given the opportunity to continue competing with their film at the Cannes Film Festival as a part of the “Creative Minds in Cannes” internship program. The film can be viewed at the following link: http://www.vimeo.com/3330029
Associated with the incredible opportunity available to these students, and the prestige for the entire CUA community is a considerable cost. Currently the members of the winning team are fundraising in order to subsidize the nearly $17,000 this program will cost. Any finanicial support regardless of the size would be greatly appreciated. Below is the link for the website through which donations can be made to this effort: http://jkhincannes.blogspot.com/
Ryan D. Winn
Chairman Student Life Committee
Student Association General Assembly
774-254-2953
Last week the General Assembly passed a Resolution in support of the winners of the Campus Movie Fest held at CUA about one month ago and brought to you by Program Board. This group, which consists of Sarah Castro, Julie Cray, Helen Davis, Nick Hagy, and Katie Kasulaitis, produced a film entitled “I’ll Get It Next Time” and took home the Best Picture Award. Due to their success on campus the group has been given the opportunity to continue competing with their film at the Cannes Film Festival as a part of the “Creative Minds in Cannes” internship program. The film can be viewed at the following link: http://www.vimeo.com/3330029
Associated with the incredible opportunity available to these students, and the prestige for the entire CUA community is a considerable cost. Currently the members of the winning team are fundraising in order to subsidize the nearly $17,000 this program will cost. Any finanicial support regardless of the size would be greatly appreciated. Below is the link for the website through which donations can be made to this effort: http://jkhincannes.blogspot.com/
Ryan D. Winn
Chairman Student Life Committee
Student Association General Assembly
774-254-2953
Chairman, Committee on Student Life
I am proud to announce that I will be serving as Chairman of the Committee on Student Life for the second meeting of the Student Association General Assembly during the 2009-2010 academic year. Of the nineteen current members (2 openings exist for the class of 2010), I received sixteen votes in my bid for re-election to the post of Chairman. While the past year has been both busy and productive for the Student Life Committee I look forward to a bevy of new initiatives in 2009.
I have recently begun working on improving the content and efficiency of Student Life Meetings and once the committee members are determined will be opening new and innovative lines of communication to ensure that we represent the body to the very best of our abilities. From the members of my committee I will appoint a secretary who will serve both as the official keeper of records for the Student Life Committee and deputy chair in the event of my absence.
Looking over the issues that we have confronted in the first year of the General Assembly I am incredibly optimistic about the future. We must engage the pressing issues facing the students of The Catholic University of America and work tirelessly to ensure the highest quality experience possible. Furthermore we must seek an active partnership with the administration, recognizing the common goal of bettering the time students spend at Catholic. However, we cannot shy away from the controversial and sometimes divisive problems on this campus. Instead we must seek to remedy them in a rationale and out of the box fashion creating pragmatic solutions to major problems. Also I plan on placing a sincere focus on areas of student life that are often overlooked and bringing them to the forefront of my legislative agenda.
I cannot wait to get to work and start filling the liaison positions on my Committee.
Sincerely,
Ryan Winn
I have recently begun working on improving the content and efficiency of Student Life Meetings and once the committee members are determined will be opening new and innovative lines of communication to ensure that we represent the body to the very best of our abilities. From the members of my committee I will appoint a secretary who will serve both as the official keeper of records for the Student Life Committee and deputy chair in the event of my absence.
Looking over the issues that we have confronted in the first year of the General Assembly I am incredibly optimistic about the future. We must engage the pressing issues facing the students of The Catholic University of America and work tirelessly to ensure the highest quality experience possible. Furthermore we must seek an active partnership with the administration, recognizing the common goal of bettering the time students spend at Catholic. However, we cannot shy away from the controversial and sometimes divisive problems on this campus. Instead we must seek to remedy them in a rationale and out of the box fashion creating pragmatic solutions to major problems. Also I plan on placing a sincere focus on areas of student life that are often overlooked and bringing them to the forefront of my legislative agenda.
I cannot wait to get to work and start filling the liaison positions on my Committee.
Sincerely,
Ryan Winn
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