Release Date: April 1, 2024

ASMSU Release on VPSA Candidate

EAST LANSING, Mich. –– On Friday, January 19th, the University Elections Committee (UEC) approved the following student as the single candidate for the upcoming special election for ASMSU’s Vice President for Student Allocations (VPSA). The election is set to take place at the General Assembly Meeting on Thursday, February, 1st, 2024. The Candidate is:

Eli Allaire

Share your opinions on this candidate here or reach out to your General Assembly representatives with your thoughts. If you have any questions about this election or any others, reach out to Shuana Wang at rec@asmsu.msu.edu.

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Latest Release: April 1, 2024

Results – 2024 Student Elections and Tax Referendum- Official Results Announced

View Official Tax Referendum Results

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ASMSU Spring Election Results Announced

April 1, 2024

EAST LANSING, Mich. –– Last week, the undergraduate students of Michigan State University voted in the ASMSU Spring Elections. Each student had the opportunity to vote for representatives in the colleges they are enrolled in. The results of this election are below, and include both regular and write-in candidates:

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (3):

● N/A

James Madison College (2):

● Josh Ennis

● Genevieve Lucas

College of Social Science (3):

● Selena Salinas

College of Natural Sciences (3):

● Momin Hassan

● Jahidur Chowdhury

● Laymar Rodriguez-Torres

College of Arts and Letters (2):

● N/A

Broad College of Business (4):

● Aarya Mohey

● Christian Allmand

● Kelly Thorell

● Grace Brown

College of Communication, Arts, and Sciences (3):

● Delany Jones

College of Education (2):

● Peri Bobrosky

College of Engineering (3):

● Noyonika Puram

College of Veterinary Medicine (2):

● N/A

College of Music (2):

● N/A

● Ben Kessler

Lyman Briggs College (2):

● N/A

College of Nursing (2):

● N/A

No Preference (2):

● N/A

Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (2):

● Mikayla Jackson

● Abigail Rodriguez

This year, the student body also voted on referendums to change the election of the Student Body President by 2026 which passed.

If there are any questions regarding election processes or results, please contact elections@asmsu.msu.edu.

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Latest Release: April 2, 2024

61st Session Office of the President Candidates Announced

April 2 2024

EAST LANSING, Mich. –– In April of each academic year, the newly elected ASMSU General Assembly must vote for their Office of the President. These individuals are the leadership within ASMSU and represent the needs of all students at the university. Below are the candidates for the 60th Session Office of the President:

President (4/8):

– Connor Le

Vice President of Finance and Operations (4/8):

– Delaney Jones

Vice President for Academic Affairs (4/8):

– Josh Ennis

– Ahmed Amir

Vice President of Governmental Affairs (4/11):

– Josie Danielkiewicz

Vice President for Internal Administration (4/11):

– Kathryn Harding

– Connor Le

Vice President of Student Allocations (4/20): – Michale Coffey

– Mohsin Mohammed

The Office of the President elections will take place on Monday, April 8th and Thursday, April 11th in the Student Services Building room 328 at 7pm. Any member of the student body wishing for public commentary to be read in the meeting can visit our LinkTree to fill out the public comment form.

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ASMSU Spring Election General Assembly Candidates Announced

March 27 2023

EAST LANSING, Mich. –– On March 24, the Undergraduate Election Committee (UEC) certified the following candidates for the upcoming general assembly election:

Agriculture and Natural Resources (3):

Becca Lefkowitz

James Madison College (2):

Dhyey Dalal
Josh Ennis
Shaurya Pandya

College of Social Science (3):

Evan Anderson
Malinda Brunk
Joe Castaldo
Adelaide Jerva
Selena Salinas

College of Natural Sciences (3):

Jonah Attia
Joseph Haitaian
Bhawna Vaswani

College of Arts and Letters (2):

Ritu Singhal

Broad College of Business (4):

Delaney Jones
Adriana Massimilla
Kelly Thorell

College of Communication, Arts, and Sciences (3):

Logan Baker

College of Education (2):

Michael Hool
Adam Liu
George Ramirez-Madrigal

College of Engineering (3):

Maximiliano Iglesias Borrego
Aman Goenka
Aisyah Mahira
Sai Shruthi

College of Music (2):

Helen Hanchin
Ben Kessler

Lyman Briggs College (2):

Manvir Bamrah
Jasnoor Kaur
Kirthika Krishnan
Zaaki Mandwee
Noel Ronan

College of Nursing (2):

Dina Abdulamir
Umme Hoque

No Preference (2):

Tushar Thakur
Ghous Younas

Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (2):

College of Veterinary Medicine (2):

If you are still interested in running for the general assembly, please email rec@asmsu.msu.edu no later than Monday March 27 for information about becoming a write-in candidate.

Voting in the election will begin on Monday April 3 and end on Sunday April 9. The link to vote will be released on ASMSU’s social media and website at that time. Undergraduate students will be able to vote for candidates in the colleges they are officially enrolled in, as well as for the renewal and increase of the ASMSU general tax.

Election packets for ASMSU’s Office of the President positions have also been released as of March 27, and are due Sunday April 9. The Office of the President will be voted on by the newly elected general assembly on April 18, 19, and 20th. Packets can be found on our website and at the link in our social media profiles. More information about this election will be released at a later date.

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ASMSU Provides Services to Undergraduate Students

March 20, 2023

EAST LANSING, Mich. –– The Associated Students of Michigan State University is YOUR undergraduate Student Government! That means we work hard to bring students everything they need to be successful Spartans. Learn all about our FREE services below:

The Red Cedar Log

Did you know MSU has a yearbook? Find stands across campus to pick up the most recent edition and call our office at 517-355-8266 if you are looking for a previous year.

Safe Ride

If you are looking for a ride home late at night, maybe from the library, your friend’s apartment, or favorite off campus restaurant, download the Transloc app, sign in with your MSU email and order a ride! Safe Ride operates 7 days a week from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Readership

Get your daily fix of news by logging in to the Spotlight App, the New York Times or USA Today with your student email address, plus get access to fun extras like NYT Games and NYT Cooking! If you have any comments or concerns about readership, you can reach out to vpfo@asmsu.msu.edu.

Exam Books

Taking an exam shouldn’t cost you any extra money, so if you need a special MSU exam book, such as a blue book, stop by our office and grab one, or order online. Printing
Email print@asmsu.msu.edu with your file and brief instructions, and your free printing will be ready in our Engagement Office. SSB Room 307. Printing is available for up to 25 pages a week. Call 517-355-8266 with any questions.

Legal Services

Whether you got into some trouble or just need your new lease looked over, you are eligible for legal counsel and representation from our seasoned, full-time lawyers with over 35 years of experience in the East Lansing area! For more information, call 517-353-3716.

Student Rights Advocates

SRA’s can help you with any University Conduct case/hearing. Some areas where SRA’s can lend a hand are Academic Dishonesty Reports, personal misconduct

cases, residence hall issues, and more! You can reach the office via email, dsrals@asmsu.msu.edu, or call (517) 884-1253.

Calculator and iClicker Rentals

Classes can be tough, and they are even harder when you don’t have the right supplies to set you up for success, like simple graphing calculators and iClickers. Visit the ASMSU Engagement Office, SSB Room 307, to get semester-long rentals on these items! *check back next semester for this great resource*

OTHER SERVICES THAT WILL RESUME NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR

Senior Photos through Lauren Studios
The ASMSU Student Allocations Board
Tailgating Passes
Interest Free Loans (these will resume during the summer semester)

To see all of our services in one place, visit https://asmsu.msu.edu/home/services/ or stop by our office, Student Services Building, 556 East Circle Drive Room 307 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Go Green!

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Sophia Strach Elected Vice President for Governmental Affairs

October 21 2022

EAST LANSING, Mich. –– On Thursday, October 20, 2022, the 59th Session of the General Assembly elected State Liaison Sophia Strach as ASMSU’s newest Vice President for Governmental Affairs. Strach was opposed by College of Social Science Representative Alyssa Konesky.

This follows the September 22, 2022 meeting of the ASMSU General Assembly where current VPGA Ishaan Modi officially announced his resignation from the role. His last day in office will be October 21, 2022. Strach will immediately resume the duties of VPGA in order to provide a seamless transition in the Governmental Affairs office.

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Fall General Assembly Election Candidates Announced

October 21, 2022

EAST LANSING, Mich. –– Congratulations to the winner of our 2022 Fall General Assembly Election! The next meeting of ASMSU’s General Assembly will be Thursday, October 20th.

Residential College of Arts and Humanities (2):

● Natalia Khoshnam

● Ellen Young

College of Arts and Letters (2): ● Kenneth Sun

Vice President for Governmental Affairs Candidates Confirmed

October 13, 2022

EAST LANSING, Mich. –– On Tuesday October 11, 2022, ASMSU’s University Elections Committee (UEC) met and confirmed the following students as candidates for the ASMSU Vice President for Governmental Affairs (VPGA) position:

● Alyssa Konesky – Current General Assembly Representative for the College of Social Sciences

● Shaurya Pandya – Current General Assembly Representative for James Madison College ● Sophia Strach – Current State Liaison in ASMSU’s Governmental Affairs Office

The election for a new VPGA will be held at the ASMSU General Assembly meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7 PM. With any questions regarding the election, please contact elections@asmsu.msu.edu. For any student wishing to make a public comment regarding this election, visit https://asmsu.msu.edu/home/general-assembly/resources/

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Fall General Assembly Election Candidates Announced

September 28, 2022

EAST LANSING, Mich. –– On Friday, September 23, 2022, ASMSU’s University Elections Committee (UEC) approved the following candidates for the fall General Assembly election. Students enrolled in these colleges will be able to vote for their representatives beginning Monday, October 10 at noon until Friday, October 14 at 11:59 PM.

Residential College of Arts and Humanities (2):

Natalia Khoshnam
Kathleen Mahoney
Ellen Young

College of Arts and Letters (2): ● Kenneth Sun

Any student wishing to submit a write-in application must do so by Thursday, September 24 at 4:30. The application can be found on ASMSU’s linktree or by emailing elections@asmsu.msu.edu

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (1)
Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (2)
College of Communications, Arts, and Sciences (1)
College of Education (1)
College of Music (2)
College of Nursing (2)
College of Veterinary Medicine (2)
College of Arts & Letters (2)
No Preference (2)

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ASMSU Introduces New Readership Service:

Spotlight

September 16,2022

EAST LANSING, Mich. –– The Associated Students of Michigan State University has
announced a partnership with the readership app Spotlight, which will allow the MSU student
body to curate news from hundreds of news outlets into a singular free app.

The Spotlight app features publications such as the State News, Bloomberg and Time without any
restrictions. There are no pop-ups, paywalls, sponsored links or censorship within the app itself,
making it the easiest way to get your news. ASMSU Vice President for Finance and Operations
Vipul Adusumilli and Chief of Staff Jack Harrison lead the effort to bring Spotlight to students.

“ASMSU wants to provide students with an efficient and affordable way to access news from all
around the globe. Spotlight is the perfect way to maximize the amount of content we have access
to for both educational and informative purposes,” says Adusumilli.

ASMSU’s readership program currently includes Spotlight, USA Today and the New York Times,
along with NYT Games and Cooking, free of charge for all students. For more information on
these services, or with questions regarding signing up for Spotlight, please visit
www.asmsu.msu.edu or follow @theasmsu on Instagram.

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