IU South Bend students and community members took a bone-chilling leap on Feb. 25 during the annual Polar Plunge, a fundraiser promoted each year by the Student Government Association and other campus groups. The event, held at Four Winds Field, included participants ranging in age, ability and occupation.
The Student Government Association met on Feb. 24 to discuss funding requests and upcoming events and to hear from former SGA president Kevin Schascheck.
The Student Government Association met on Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 to discuss funding requests and upcoming events and hear from administrators.
Laura Harlow, director of institutional equity and inclusive excellence, visited the meeting to discuss her role and how she is a resource for students. Also serving as the Deputy Title IX coordinator, she handles any concerns or reports of discrimination or sexual harassment on campus both among students and between students and faculty or staff.
On Sept. 30, the Student Government Association heard three funding requests from various student groups.
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