ASUSU Announces 2007-2008 Appointed Positions

Contact: Jacob Roskelley, 435-797-1719, asusupr@cc.usu.edu

LOGAN — The Associated Students of Utah State University

announced their 2007 – 2008 appointed officers on Thursday, Mar.

22. Megan Smith will serve as Activities Director, Staci Mecham as

Traditions Director and Lisa Watkins as Arts and Lectures Director.

In addition, Jodie Savage will be the new Public Relations Director

and Jason Burrows has been chosen as the Administrative Assistant.


“I am impressed by the experience and expertise these officers will

bring to the council next year,” said Peter McChesney, ASUSU

President Elect. “With this addition to our team, we will be in a

better position to serve and represent the students at Utah State.”


The Programming Directors work under the direction of the

Programming Vice President and are each in charge of programming

certain events throughout the year. These duties listed below provide

a quick example of these officers’ responsibilities but is in no way a

comprehensive list. The Activities Director is over The Howl and

Mardi Gras; the Traditions Director is over Homecoming, Christmas

Tree Lane and Robins Awards; the Arts and Lectures Director

coordinates and plans the Arts and Lectures series and Poetry and a

Beverage events.


The Public Relations Director plans and directs development and

communication of information designed to keep students,

administration and general public informed of ASUSU programs,

events, legislation, etc. The Administrative Assistant is charged with

taking minutes at meetings and filing all legislation as well as aiding

the ASUSU President with whatever he/she deems necessary.


To interview any of these appointed officers, see the list

below:


Megan Smith, ASUSU Activities Director

Staci Mecham, ASUSU Traditions Director

Lisa Watkins, ASUSU Arts & Lectures Director

Jodie Savage, ASUSU Public Relations Director

Jason Burrows, ASUSU Administrative Assistant

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