Photos by Juan Villa / The Collegian
A new president and executive vice president were instated by a majority vote at Wednesday̢۪s ASI Senate meeting.
Graham Wahlberg, former college of engineering senator, is now president and Beatriz Campuzano, former senator-at-large, is the new executive vice president.
Wahlberg, a senior construction management major, said his focus is on increasing parking availability on campus and decreasing student fees.
Money, parking, transparency goals of new president
In his speech to the senate on Wednesday afternoon, Wahlberg stressed his desire to bring these improvements to the students.
“I am under the impression that students should really keep their own money,â€Â Wahlberg said. “They should not be increasing fees. They should not be giving money to things they don’t believe in.â€Â
Wahlberg said in his speech that he would like to get the money back into the students̢۪ hands as quickly as possible.
Juan Villa / The Collegian
He is focused on increasing the amount of parking for students on campus.
“There is a big push to build parking structures and to get parking and the flow of traffic in a way to where we can get 23,000 students [here],â€Â Wahlberg said. “We need to show administration here that it is a big issue and needs to get done as soon as possible.â€Â
Wahlberg said that he is also supportive of an open and transparent presidency.
He closed by telling the Senate how passionate he is about Fresno State.
“My greatest strength is my passion for this campus. I love Fresno State,â€Â Wahlberg said. “I look forward to serving you and I look forward to leading you. And this is a great time for Fresno State.â€Â
Vice president seeks to create ASI team
Campuzano, an agricultural education major, is also the chair of the activities committee for ASI and coordinates the ASI tailgates.
She would like to make ASI a family by bringing togetherness, support and trust.
“How cool would it be to have a place where everyone’s opinions were welcomed?â€Â Campuzano said. “A place where everyone felt they were supported by one another and a place where students always came first.â€Â
She said that the senate could accomplish that by knowing its purpose, valuing people, taking action and serving others.
She also said that her primary goal is for the senate to increase communication within itself and with the students.
“All of that is for the betterment of the students, which is why we’re here,â€Â Campuzano said.
another ALUMNI • Oct 20, 2008 at 9:01 am
ALUMNI its not that people need to stop blasitng on ASI you dont get it your not thinking!!!
the reason ASI students can
” show up! They put in the effort to fill out the petitions for signatures and campaign.”
is because unlike other real hard working students, ASiISMITTCAMP students dont have to worry about costs. They are on full ride scholarships. It makes it that much more difficult when a student wants to be involved yet they must work one or two jobs to pay the way thru college.
It is good however that Graham says he wants to bring costs down. That is how a true ASIleader should think rather than start raising fees. also being that he is a smittcamp he should put himself in other students shoes so he know how difficult it is when your not having your housing, books, laptop, parking pass, and tuition paid for.
another ALUMNI • Oct 20, 2008 at 4:01 pm
ALUMNI its not that people need to stop blasitng on ASI you dont get it your not thinking!!!
the reason ASI students can
” show up! They put in the effort to fill out the petitions for signatures and campaign.”
is because unlike other real hard working students, ASiISMITTCAMP students dont have to worry about costs. They are on full ride scholarships. It makes it that much more difficult when a student wants to be involved yet they must work one or two jobs to pay the way thru college.
It is good however that Graham says he wants to bring costs down. That is how a true ASIleader should think rather than start raising fees. also being that he is a smittcamp he should put himself in other students shoes so he know how difficult it is when your not having your housing, books, laptop, parking pass, and tuition paid for.
Decolon-IZED • Oct 20, 2008 at 8:54 am
I only have 3 things for the new ASI execs to focus on:
COST
PARKING
SAFETY
all in order as the old mackee promise din his presidents mesage he was gonnna take care of.
get my cost of school down, get me some parking structures and free congestion, and make the place a safer place.
Decolon-IZED • Oct 20, 2008 at 3:54 pm
I only have 3 things for the new ASI execs to focus on:
COST
PARKING
SAFETY
all in order as the old mackee promise din his presidents mesage he was gonnna take care of.
get my cost of school down, get me some parking structures and free congestion, and make the place a safer place.
Alumni • Oct 17, 2008 at 8:37 pm
People need to stop complaining about Smitties populating ASI. Have you ever thought of why they might be in ASI…because they show up! They put in the effort to fill out the petitions for signatures and campaign. Any other student can do it. Decisions are made by those who show up. Think about it.
Alumni • Oct 18, 2008 at 3:37 am
People need to stop complaining about Smitties populating ASI. Have you ever thought of why they might be in ASI…because they show up! They put in the effort to fill out the petitions for signatures and campaign. Any other student can do it. Decisions are made by those who show up. Think about it.
junior • Oct 17, 2008 at 11:43 am
There are some upstanding people in ASI, a few of whom aren’t given as much credit as they deserve, I think.
junior • Oct 17, 2008 at 6:43 pm
There are some upstanding people in ASI, a few of whom aren’t given as much credit as they deserve, I think.
Pied Piper • Oct 17, 2008 at 9:36 am
LOL as if there aren’t enough Smitties in ASI at any given time.
Pied Piper • Oct 17, 2008 at 4:36 pm
LOL as if there aren’t enough Smitties in ASI at any given time.
NetMan • Oct 17, 2008 at 9:20 am
I am very glad to see Graham and Beatriz in these positions. They are of upstanding moral character and I know they will serve us well. Its exciting that ASI can finally move on once again.
And its refreshing to have another Smitty in office…
NetMan • Oct 17, 2008 at 4:20 pm
I am very glad to see Graham and Beatriz in these positions. They are of upstanding moral character and I know they will serve us well. Its exciting that ASI can finally move on once again.
And its refreshing to have another Smitty in office…