Welcome to UF!
With the 2014 Summer B term now in full swing, it is my
honor to welcome all of the incoming freshmen and returning students to the
Gator Nation! My name is Cory Yeffet and
I serve as your Student Body President. I hope to use this blog to keep you
updated on what Student Government is doing to represent the students, inform
you about different resources at UF, share interesting events and opportunities
you could attend, and anything else that might be on my mind!
To start, Summer B is by far one of the best semesters here
on campus! I remember walking onto
campus four years ago and feeling a bit overwhelmed, so here are a few quick
tips:
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Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone
and meet new people; I met some of my best friends over summer.
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Get your bearings. Summer B is a great time to
familiarize yourself with the campus and get comfortable before you come back
in the fall.
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Have your umbrella and raincoat handy because
you never know when it’s going to start pouring; I learned the hard way.
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Get involved! There are lots of clubs and
organizations that appeal to almost anything and everything. It is a great way
to make a huge campus seem a great deal smaller. Come on out to our SG Open House tomorrow
for some free food and learn more about how to get involved with Student
Government!
Here are updates on some of the initiatives and successes SG
has worked on Summer A:
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We were able to successfully lobby for $10
million in funding from the State Legislature to turn Newell Hall, which was
previously outdated and abandoned, into a much needed study space in the center
of campus.
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This fall, two new group fitness rooms will be
added to Student Rec! After working with RecSports, we are excited to share
that construction is underway and more group fitness will soon be available!
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Those of you who have cars probably know that towing
in Gainesville is always a struggle. We are happy to share that after working
with the City Commission, we made the towing ordinance much more convenient for
students. We increased the required
hours of operation that tow companies have to stay open to allow you to pick up
your car, they are required to wear uniforms and name tags to increase
transparency, accountability, and customer service, and companies that receive
a certain number of citations will have their towing license revoked. There is still more we can do to
improve towing in Gainesville – but we are so happy about this giant step
forward. If you ever have a complaint about an experience with towing – visit
this website or feel free to contact me!
There’s a ton more that we are
currently working on to make your experience as a Gator even better, and I
cannot wait to keep you updated as the year goes on!
I hope to connect with you through
various avenues this next year. The life of a grad student can be a lonely one,
so don’t be shy! If you see me around campus, in the library, or at Chipotle be
sure to say hello!
With that being said… I hope everyone had a safe and fun
Fourth of July and is ready for an amazing year!
GO AMERICA and GO GATORS!
Cory
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