Running for ASUSU office? Packets ready

    USU’s student-run government is now accepting applications from students interested in running for office. Associated Students of Utah State University provides life experiences, student involvement and a great resume addition. ASUSU seeks to enhance the experience of USU students.  The filing deadline for candidacy is Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. and the mandatory meeting is Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. in  the TSC Auditorium. Elections will be held Feb. 22-25, 2011.

    ASUSU encourages all students to get involved and does not discriminate based on age, race, gender or socioeconomic status. Positions include a scholarship and some positions include a monthly stipend; for exact amounts and more information see the elections packet which are now available packet from TSC 326 or download a version from www.usu.edu/asusu. ASUSU advises any students interested in running to interview current position holders to gain knowledge on the position he or she is seeking.

    Service Vice President Tasha Jorgensen, advises getting involved with the position now, asking questions and reviewing the student involvement website to gain insight on the position. As well as students interested in running for office, ASUSU is seeking students interested in volunteering to help in the elections process. It is an opportunity to earn service hours, get involved on campus, and gain public relations and marketing experience. If interested, please e-mail lacey.saxton@aggiemail.usu.edu.

    This year’s election theme is “SPEAK.” ASUSU encourages all students to do this and cast their vote for the officers that will be running USU. As a courtesy to all students, downloadable door hangers will be on the ASUSU website during the week of elections for students to put on their apartment doors stating that they have already voted and that they would not like to be exposed to any form of campaigning such as resident hall calls. Once students have cast their vote they will be able to find downloadable stickers on www.usu.edu/asusu that informs candidates that they have already voted.