SGP Brings Dispatch to UF

SGP announced last week that Dispatch, the largest independent rock band in recent memory, will give a concert on February 7 at the Flavet Field Band Shell.  The outdoor concert is FREE and will be a great way to start the semester.

Dispatch started out in the early 1990's when three students at Middlebury College joined together to jam.  Since then, Dispatch has performed for hundreds of thousands of fans.  In 2004, Dispatch performed for 110,000 at Boston's Hatch Shell.  The band reunited in 2007 for a three-night benefit concert at Madison Square Garden.  The Garden sold out each night and raised funds and awareness for the poverty stricken country of Zimbabwe.

The success and popularity of Dispatch is attributed to an "underground network" of fans.  The band navigated the music industry on their own without the help of a major record label.  Despite this, Dispatch as seen their records in the top-20 of Billboard's internet sales charts and has played for sold out crowds across the country.

This concert will be one of the best events this semester and is something that you DO NOT want to miss!  Here's a link to the event page on Facebook: SGP Presents Dispatch! FREE @ UF

CLICK HERE to see Dispatch's YouTube Channel

Fitz and Tantrums come to Gainesville

On November 11th at 7 p.m. the rising sextet Fitz and Tantrums and the alternative dance duo Capital Cities will be performing a free concert at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This is another concert being put on the hardworking people at Student Government Productions.

Two tickets may be issued per person with one present UFID. Seating for the show will be general admission on a first-come, first-serve basis. The student tickets will be distributed at the Phillips Center Box Office from noon until 6 p.m. on the day of the show until supplies last.

To learn more about Fitz and Tantrums, visit their website at http://www.fitzandthetantrums.com. A few of their most popular songs include "More Than Just a Dream," and "Out of My League." To get more information about the talented dance team Capital Cities, check out their website at http://capitalcitiesmusic.com.

Thank you to SGP for constantly striving to provide us with talented performers and succeeding again with this show! Get your tickets as early as you can on the 11th
, because supplies won't last long. Enjoy the show, Gators!!

OneRepublic Coming to UF!

Thanks to Student Government Productions, one of the many on campus organizations doing great things here at the University of Florida, OneRepublic will be putting on a concert in Gainesville tomorrow night, October 10th at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

This concert is part of OneRepublic's truthLIVE concert tour, which is sponsored by The Truth, an anti-smoking campaign. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and opening performer TeamMate will play at 7:30. SGP sold out of the 5,560 tickets that were given out for the concert in under seven hours.

To get involved or learn more about SGP and how they bring professional musical talent to our university, visit the Student Government website at www.sg.ufl.edu. To everyone attending Thursday's show, enjoy!

Second Lunch on the Lawn with Bon

Today I will be hosting my second Lunch on the Lawn during my administration! Make sure to stop by today for some free food and information about the different Agencies inside Student Government to learn more about getting involved. Here is a brief overview of the diverse agencies inside the Executive Branch of SG, all of which aim to accomplish a different, important goal.

ACCENT Speaker's Bureau is the largest student-run speaker's bureau in the nation, and has provided the University of Florida with many big name speakers in its 30-year existence, including past Presidents, Prime Ministers and business and sports legends. Action SG serves students by providing transparency and accountability to our Student Government. Its main goal is to publicize all events and services that Student Government puts on. If you are interested in the election process, then the Elections agency is the spot for you. They are the people that run the largest one of the largest student-run elections in the country.

External Affairs is an agency that is responsible for representing student opinion and views on key legislative government priorities on the local, state, and federal level. They are a representative voice for the student body when it comes to different political views and standpoints on many important topics. Freshman Leadership Council is one of my personal favorite agencies on campus, as it provides an amazing opportunity for freshman to get involved in and learn about Student Government, while also getting a chance to get involved in the Gainesville community early on in their collegiate careers.

Gator Innovators is one of the newest agencies on campus, geared towards students who have interest in entrepreneurial startups in the Gainesville communities. It is one of the most innovative agencies we have, and proves that SG is always striving to push the limits and better the community around us. Gators Going Green is responsible for advocating sustainability issues and ensuring that the University of Florida stays ahead of the curve with the nationwide push to "go green".

STAAR is an agency that has been educating students for over 10 years about racism all over the Gainesville community and striving to ensure equality for all student and residents in the area. Last but not least, Student Government Productions (SGP) provides a wide and diverse array of popular entertainment to students for free or at a reduced cost.

As you can see, there are a plethora of different agencies to get involved in in Student Government, so stop by Lunch on the Lawn today to learn more details about each and how to apply!

First Week Of Fall In Review

Although we haven't even had a full week of school yet, I feel like so much has happened! After being home for a few days between Summer B and Fall, I came back to help with UF move-in at our residence halls. I remember the first time moving into my dorm and how exciting and exhausting that was, so I decided to help by passing out waters to students and parents.

On Monday, I was given the amazing opportunity to speak to all 1st year students at UF. It was so awesome seeing the Class of 2017 for the first time all together at Convocation. It is crazy to think that the next time this group will be all together is at graduation!

I also began my graduate classes this week. While I know this semester will be challenging, I am looking forward to learning more about my program and eventually having my Masters of Science in Management.

This Fall is off to a great start and I can't wait to see what else it brings. Already there is so much going on! If you are interested in Student Government like I was when I came here, applications are already out for ACCENT Speaker's Bureau, Student Government Productions and Freshman Leadership Council so be sure to check those out on our website! If you have any questions, come see us on the 3rd floor of the Reitz Union. Go Gators!