Members of SGA and SAB Serving Lunch With the President The Xavierite
On Feb. 17, Saint Xavier University’s (SXU) Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Activities Board (SAB) hosted Pizza with the President for students and faculty members to attend. Pizza and salad with beverages including lemonade and water were served.
Each academic year, President Keith Elder Ph.D., MPH, MPA, has lunch with students to give them an opportunity to ask questions regarding what the rest of their time will look like at SXU but also to get to know the president on a personal level.
Each club was represented by their presidents, Emily Saldana (SAB) and Cassidy Dawson (SGA) and is held in the Diner near the Diner’s atrium.
Dawson stated, “Over the years, it has become one of our most attended social events that we host. As your student government association we always make it a priority to look at what the student’s want.”
Throughout the lunch, attendees were encouraged to engage in conversations with Elder and the SGA and SAB leadership, with the chance to ask questions regarding various aspects of university life. This includes campus improvements to academic programs and student services.
This open dialogue fosters a transparent relationship between students and administration, ensuring that students feel informed and included in university decisions.
“Our biggest motivation for this event is to provide students with the opportunity to network and build connections with the University President, SGA President, and SAB President. It is important to us that students have a chance to gain insight to any upcoming changes, initiatives, goals, etc,” explained Dawson.
“Pizza with the Presidents is an important event that all students should take advantage of. While the free pizza is a nice perk, it’s so much more than that. It provides a unique opportunity to connect with both students and staff in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Events like these allow both parties to exchange valuable insights and foster stronger relationships.” Shared Dawson
The events create a platform for students and staff to engage in discussions, ask questions, and learn about upcoming initiatives. Students can also share their perspectives on various aspects of university life.
Following this, Dawson shared, “My hope is that attendees realize that we care more than just the problems students face. It is about the student as an individual as much as a whole. We love to hear about the experiences students have at SXU and who they aspire to be.”
SGA and SAB plan to host more events like this, offering students opportunities to connect with leadership and stay informed about what is happening at SXU. With ongoing support from the administration, students can expect more opportunities to influence their campus experience.