ASI scholarship winners announced

Tim Snyder, vice president of Finance, announced the 15 winners of the Associated Students Inc. $1,000 scholarships. Snyder said the winners exhibited membership in the community, gave back to the community or are planning to give back in years to come.

Scholarship applicants were required to write an essay in response to questions like, “What community oriented and extracurricular activities have you been involved with as a Sacramento State student?” and “How do you hope to give back to the community in the future?”

The winners announced and approved by the ASI board are:

Paul DickeyMeredith DinnieLaura GonzalezJennifer EA GossmanRicky GutierrezNancy HuanteJose Luis HernandezPraveen JayakumarJenna LangerLina LiFlorenda S. McGeeOsvaldo RamirezLorena RuedasBrittany Arpel Sainte ThomasJiale Zhao

ASI 2008-09 budget approved

The ASI Board unanimously approved the budget for the 2008-09 school year that was presented by Tim Snyder.

The Board has been discussing the budget since Snyder first presented a preliminary draft to the board and general public at the ASI board meeting on April 16.

Snyder said the budget has to be approved by Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez prior to finalization.

Vision for student leadership center approved

ASI approved legislation today in support of a vision for a student leadership center at Sac State that will help students build leadership skills.

ASI President Christina Romero presented the legislation to begin the process of researching a student leadership center and said her idea does not have a concrete direction. Romero’s legislation said that the center would provide resources and information on campus leadership opportunities and becoming a leader.

Prior to the legislation vote, Romero stressed the importance of the legislation.

“This would be a legacy for us to lead,” Romero said. “This would be a really big accomplishment or vision that we would have set.”

Ashley Downton can be reached at [email protected].