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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

MS. DARCEY KEMP, STUDENT UNION – 824-2433
OFFICE OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & LEADERWSHIP DEVELOPMENT – 824-2388

STUDENT UNION INFORMATION DESK – 824-2434

 

As a focal point of campus activity, the Sr. Carolyn Herrmann Student Union is available for use by all members of the College community.  Housed on the main level of the Student Union are the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership Development, Campus Ministry as well as student mailboxes, the Great Room, the Marion Shane Multicultural Center and the Student Union Information Desk.  Upstairs from the main level are the offices of Mercyhurst Student Government (MSG), the Student Activities Council (SAC), the Laker Spirit Club (LSC), MSG Chambers, and Prince of Peace Chapel.  Housed within the lower level of the Student Union are the MSG Game Room, an ATM machine, and the Laker Inn.

For a list of upcoming Recognized Student Clubs/Organizations (RSCO) events, go to the Student Activities calendar on LakerNet.  For more information about the Center for Student Engagement & Leadership , including building and game room hours of operation and information on RSCOs, commuter student news, Leadership Certification Program and alcohol awareness, please visit the Center for Student Engagement & Leadership webpage under the offices section on Lakernet.

MERCYHURST STUDENT GOVERNMENT (MSG)

Through its elected officers and senators, Mercyhurst Student Government is the voice of all students at Mercyhurst College. MSG consists of seven Executive Board members (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, PR Coordinator and Events Coordinator) and  a Senate which has10 Academic School Senators (two from each school) and 12 class Senators (three from each class). MSG is always working to improve student life through projects such as providing free shuttle transportation, bringing distinguished speakers, requesting TVs in the REC Center, designing and implementing a new college mascot, adding new release DVDs in the library, and more! MSG acts as a liaison between students and the administration highlighted most prominently by the MSG President serving as a voting member of College Board of Trustees. MSG also recognizes and provides financial support to all Recognized Student Clubs/Organizations. It is a multifunctional organization serving the Mercyhurst community as well as the City of Erie. All students are invited to become involved with student government at any level by contacting an officer or senator at the numbers listed above, by emailing the PR Coordinator at msgpr@mercyhurst.edu, or by attending an MSG meeting on Monday evenings at 8:30pm in the MSG Chambers, 2nd floor of the Student Union. All meetings are open to the entire Mercyhurst community.  For more information about MSG, please visit us at <http://msg.mercyhurst.edu>!

STUDENT ACTIVITIES COUNCIL (SAC)

The Student Activities Council (SAC) is the primary student programming organization on campus whose function is to provide activities that will enrich the College community both socially and culturally.  SAC is composed of an eleven member executive board and an active general membership. The Laker Spirit Club (LSC) is the latest addition to the SAC team. This highly visible, enthusiastic group helps support intercollegiate athletics.

All students are encouraged to participate in SAC by planning events and participating in activities, which are generally held on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the academic year. Some of SAC’s many activities have included tournaments, dance parties, movies, coffee houses, comedians, bands, hypnotists, and spirited competitions for athletic events.  Special events such as formals and fests are also held throughout the year, in conjunction with MSG.  All events are published in a monthly activities calendar, distributed by SAC and are listed in the Student Activities online calendar on LakerNet.

To become involved, students should call or stop by the SAC office, located in the second floor of the Student Union.  General meetings are held monthly and are open to the entire Mercyhurst community.  New ideas and faces are welcomed and appreciated.  For more information about SAC, please visit us at http://msg.mercyhurst.edu/SAC and LSC at <http//msg.mercyhurst.edu/LSC>

RECOGNIZED STUDENT CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

RSCOs offer events and activities designed for fun and camaraderie, and are great ways to meet other students who share common interests.  Getting involved on campus is also a great way to develop leadership skills and is an excellent resume builder for that first job after graduation.  The college has more than 85 RSCOs that focus on a wide variety of interests.  A current list of RSCOs can be found on LakerNet.  A copy can also be requested from the Center for Student Engagement & Leadership.