<div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><b><font size="6" color="#ff0000">tl;dr</font></b><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font size="4" color="#0000ff"><b>Apply <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_y9iY3WNW3-n0oNqKupGLAyouDW1NKRurA27_JJGnS4QeMA/viewform" target="_blank">here</a> to be a UA Committee Chair or Vice-Chair by 9am tomorrow!</b></font><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><span style="font-size:12.8px">Dear Undergraduates,</span><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><b><font color="#000000">There are less than 24 hours left to apply to be a UA Committee Chair or Vice-Chair!</font></b> UA committees are a great way to be involved in student government, develop yourself as a leader, and make a tangible difference. <span style="font-size:12.8px">Whether it is policy, projects, programs, or events, <b>you can make it happen through the UA. </b></span><span style="font-size:12.8px">No previous UA experience necessary.</span></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">UA committees meet biweekly or monthly. Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs build the rest of the committee, preside over committee meetings, and report to the UA Officers during Cabinet Meetings. <span style="font-size:12.8px">The full list of officer responsibilities can be found on the </span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/ua/governing-docs/CommitteeBylaws.pdf" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8px">committee bylaws</a><span style="font-size:12.8px">.</span></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">Below is the list of available committees; for more information about each one visit their page on the <a href="http://ua.mit.edu/" target="_blank">UA website</a>.<br><div><br></div><div><b><u>UA Committees </u></b></div><div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Alumni Affairs:</b> A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> that builds relationships between the Undergraduate Association and alumni, and explores opportunities to expand relationships between the undergraduate body and alumni.</font></li></ul></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Campus Planning:</b> A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> that works on creating a plan for the future of MIT including negotiating dining contracts and looking at creating and enhancing community spaces on campus.</font></li></ul></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Community and Diversity:</b> A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> that works on creating an equitable and welcoming campus for all undergraduates.</font></li></ul></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Community Service:</b> A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> that explores ways to involve undergraduates in their community through service and building relationships with local groups.</font></li></ul></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Events: </b>A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> that organizes a variety of events for the undergraduate community including SpringFest, FallFest, and Tech Twinkles.</font></li></ul></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>History:</b> A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> that documents the history of the Undergraduate Association and important events for undergraduates, so that the current and future boards can function properly.</font></li></ul></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Involvement: </b>A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> that explores ways to involve students in the <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">UA</span>, bring their ideas and opinions into the policy creation process, and develop community within the <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">UA</span> through planning events.</font></li></ul></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Public Affairs: </b>A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> that establishes and maintains a relationship between the Undergraduate Association and local, state, and federal government, as well as businesses, and advocates for undergraduate interests.</font></li></ul></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Resource Development:</b> A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> that works to find new sources of funding for the Undergraduate Association and undergraduates.</font></li></ul></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Special Projects: </b>A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> that works on various projects that come up throughout the school year, such as Boston shuttles.</font></li></ul></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Student-Admin Collaboration: </b>A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> tha<wbr>t explores ways to improve student-administrator collaboration and advocates for students to administrations.</font></li></ul></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><ul style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Technology: </b>A <span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-m_2278482033554701277gmail-il"><span class="gmail-m_4637084019625023501gmail-m_8529825501188024178gmail-il">committee</span></span> that develops the technology necessary for the Undergraduate Association to function, and explores new technological innovations to enhance student life.</font></li></ul></div></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to the officers (ua-officers@) or the current chairs (ua-[committee name]-chairs@).</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Warmly,</div><div>Kathryn</div></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Kathryn Jiang</div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">Department of Mathematics</span><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">Massachusetts Institute of Technology</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">Secretary-Elect of the Undergraduate Association</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"><br></span></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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