On October 27th from 5:30-7:30 there will be an event in Kay Fredrick's Ballroom to continue the conversation about voting in midterms. There will be people there who can help you register to vote, educate about who and what's on your ballot, along with a free meal! The event hosts will also address what Hamline Recourse will be available on election day. We also ask that you send in a 60 second or less clip, shot in landscape, of why midterms matter to you. You can either scan or click this QR code to take you to the form. #hamlineu #rollpipes #wetakethelead #midtermsmatter

Hi everyone, Thank you to all who voted in the BER election! Now that the 24 hour voting period has now ended, Mohamed Shukri has been elected BER Chair for the academic year 2022-2023. Thank you to both Mohamed and Jennifer for running and showing your commitment to HUSC. Have a great week! -- Nidhi Jariwala Board of Elected Representatives Chair Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress

Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress (HUSC) Spring Election Information and Packets for 2022-23 released 02/14/22: Vote for your Representatives including Class/Specialty Reps and Co-Presidents February 28th-March 2nd Virtually Come to Anderson Forum on Tuesday 02/15 from 11:30-12:30p to ask questions, learn more about running and goodie bags! Interested in Running for 2022-23?? Election Packet Application Apply by Friday, February 21st, 2022 at 11:59PM CST OPen positions (3) Sophomore Representative Positions* (3) Junior Representative Positions* (3) Senior Representative Position* *Note: Class standing is determined either socially or by academic credit. Please choose the one that you will be best able to represent.

AT HAMLINE, we take the lead "We, the undergraduate student body of Hamline University, operating within the authority granted us by the Board of Trustees, in order to govern ourselves, to broaden the representative character of the student body, to foster high ideals of conduct, to foster traditions, and to promote unity and cooperation among the students, do ordain and establish this Constitution." View Our constitution Here all orgs what is husc? The Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress (HUSC) is the student led legislative advocacy group at Hamline. We work with members of our Hamline community as well as community organizations and leaders in the Twin Cities. HUSC represents the voices and needs of the students and works on supporting individuals, organizations, and the campus as a whole. ​ The HUSC Council is made up of the Executive Board and both elected and appointed representatives who serve on four different committees. HUSC exists through the Board of Trustees but is an independent organization that first and foremost promotes the needs of the undergraduate student body. The Executive Board consists of officers and chairs appointed by the External & Internal Co-Presidents. The only exception is the Board of Elected Representatives Chair who is elected by the HUSC student representatives. ​ Capital improvement resolutions and other proposals are debated and approved during the General Assembly which takes place every Tuesday from 11:30-12:30p. These resolutions vary from physical improvements to campus (renovating the Commuter Lounge for instance) to calling for reductions in the yearly tuition. ​ All undergraduate students are apart of HUSC and can vote on many of our resolutions. ​ View past and present resolutions > executive board learn more HUSC is not only a place for service based leadership, butt also a community of passionate and committed individuals. All students are a part of HUSC and can help us make a difference! get involved meet the reps Become part of HUSC There are two elections throughout the year for both Representative and executive board positions. For more information click the link below! elections husc by the numbers 65+ student organizations HUSC sponsors over 20 different student organizations through funding, advertising, and more 2,106 Undergraduates served Every undergraduate student is apart of HUSC and can vote on our materials! 50+ years of service HUSC has been dedicated to serving and advocating for Hamline students for over 50 years Our services The Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress sponsors both students and their organizations. You can apply for a wide variety of grants to help you do all the good you can in all the ways you can. HUSC also hosts a variety of workshops and events in partnership with our amazing student orgs! serving all pipers Made up of four different legislative committees; Economic Affairs, Political Affairs, Public Relations, and Student Organizations, each committee works to address campus related issues in addition to their specific duties. The Board of Elected Representatives serves as a joint-council of all elected representatives. Through HUSC, student budgets and grants are funded. In addition to other events, HUSC also charters organizations and provides support in a variety of ways. ​ Our priority are our students and our community. ALL undergraduate students are apart of HUSC and can help us make a difference. We are committed to supporting all pipers tthrough a variety of services, big and small! If you have any questions or concerns stop by for a visit during our office hours or shoot us an email at husc.hamline.edu ​ ​ - FOR OVER 50 YEARS - FUNDING HUSC offers several different funding opportunities for both chartered and non-chartered organizations, as well as individuals, on our campus SUPPORT We are here to support YOU. Each year, HUSC Scholarships are available to all qualifying undergraduate students, applications open in spring RESOURCES We work in collaboration with several different offices on campus to provide programs and resources that serve you MARKETING HUSC is happy to support any advertising our marketing needs your organization might have. Just contact the Public Relations Chair! ADVOCACY Our student congress ensures that your voice is heard. Representatives work on ensuring that students have a say in University decisions CHARTERING Chartered student organizations through HUSC receive annual budgeting and other opportunities. Reach out to the Student Organizations Chair ! why join husc? From office pranks and barbecues with the board, to building friendships, opportunities, and change, there are a million reasons to join HUSC, but heres just four! community HUSC isn't just a student government, it's a community of passionately engaged individuals who aim to make our campus a better place. Resolutions and statements aside, we also know how to have fun ;) If you've never played Hogwarts at midnight and avada kedavra'd the student president while sipping hot cocoa, are you really in student gov? opportunity As student leaders, we have a unique opportunity to lend our voices and make change for our peers and community. Through service and practice, we act as the voice for students to administration and work on implementing student oriented policies that reflect our needs. diversity At HUSC we believe that our policies and practices should reflect and take into account the diverse bodies of our community. We understand and value the intersectionality of our campus and work to bring more equitable solutions to the administration. leadership We take our motto seriously and work year round to find solutions to our community's biggest and smallest challenges. From creating better student spaces, divesting from predatory contacts, to fighting for non-gendered bathrooms and equitable health policies, we put our words into practice.

funding Get funding from HUSC! Whether you're a student or an organization, there are plenty of ways we can support you. Find out more about the funds and grants HUSC holds and how we can support you! available funds Apply for funding now Funding is available to all students and organizations. However, only Chartered Student Organizations* may apply for the Contingency and Collaboration Fund at this time. The Contingency, Conference, and Challenge Grant are processed through EAC while the Collaboration Fund is processed and approved by the HUSC Executive Board. Generally speaking, it may take one, two, or even three weeks to process a request based on the volume of applicants. We HIGHLY recommend that you apply sooner than later as the funds work on a first come, first serve basis. We also encourage organizational fundraising and can work with you on such project. submit here Contingency The Contingency Fund is built for HUSC Chartered Organizations who are seeking budgeting not previously allocated or expected in the past year. The fund may NOT be used for individual tuition and is only meant to serve student organizational events. apply conference The Conference Fund is meant to sponsor individual students and groups to various conferences (including dinners, marches - see HUSC bylaws for more clarification). To the discretion of the Chair, the fund may include transportation, registration, and lodging fees. apply Challenge The Challenge Grant is designed for organizations who have completed fundraising. HUSC will match dollar to dollar what an org has fundraised independently (does not include donations) up to $1,000 USD. An organization may request the grant TWICE per year for a combined total of maximum, $1,000 USD apply collaboration Let's collaborate! The only fund that EAC does not oversee, this opportunity is great for any organization who would like support from HUSC in any capacity. Need volunteers? Monetary support? Advertisement? Look no further than HUSC! apply NCO Fund the New chartered organizations fund If you are a newly chartered organization you may apply for the NCO fund which grants temporary funding to new chartered student organizations. Orgs who charter prior to the spring semester are eligible for up to $500. Orgs who charter after the Spring Budget Season are eligible for up $250. ​ To apply for the NCO Fund you must: ​ Meet all the requirements of a chartered organization up to the day of your application Submit a budget proposal and justification concurrent with the current year's standards You may choose to present your proposal to the Economic Affairs Committee (EAC). ​ Documents and application materials will be coming soon. Contact Jessie Luevano at husceac@hamline.ed u for more information need to know After your submission, the HUSC EAC Chair will be in contact with you shortly thereafter to set up a meeting time. Working with you is our priority and we want to make the experience as easy and efficient as possible. However, we cannot guarantee an expedited response. In addition, please be mindful that we may not be able to meet during your given availability. If it is not possible to meet before your deadline, we will work with you via email. Be aware that this may lengthen the process. Please make a copy of the google document that you will be submitting, do not use the one directly linked. 30 days pdf & Labels All applications must be submitted via Google Forms NO LATER than 30 days in ADVANCE of the registration (conference) or event (contingency) deadline. Special circumstances may be determined by the Chair. Email: husceac@hamline.edu Download your application as PDF and label it as follows: -- Name.TypeOfFund.MM/DD/YYYY OrgName.TypeOfFund.MM/DD/YYYY double check Fill out all sections on the applications. Any submissions that are incomplete will be returned. EAC does NOT receive any applications via email. If you submit an application via email, we will redirect you to the online Google Form. funding available funds There are several different types of funds students can apply for. All funds are approved to the discretion of the committee and are on a first-come-first-serve basis. We heavily encourage that students and organizations fundraise and HUSC is happy to help you do so! Contact Ella Ettlin at husceac@hamline.edu for more information. submit here

our structure Whether its tackling food insecurity or accessibility, the Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress (HUSC) is ready for it all. Our organization is built and led by students from all backgrounds who seek to make our community a better place! get involved How does HUSC WORK? The HUSC Council is made up of the Executive Board and both elected and appointed representatives. HUSC exists through the Board of Trustees but is an independent organization that first and foremost promotes the needs of the undergraduate student body. The Executive Board consists of officers and chairs appointed by the Co-Presidents elect. The only exception is the Board of Elected Representatives Chair who is elected by the HUSC student representatives. ​ Made up of four different legislative committees; Economic Affairs, Political Affairs, Public Relations, and Student Organizations, each committee works to address campus related issues in addition to their specific duties. The Board of Elected Representatives serves as a joint-council of all elected representatives. Through HUSC, student budgets and grants are funded. In addition to other events, HUSC also charters organizations and provides support in a variety of ways. ​ Capital improvement resolutions and other proposals are debated and approved during the General Assembly which takes place every Tuesday from 11:30-12:30p in West Hall 204 (Center for Justice & Law). These resolutions vary from physical improvements to campus (renovating the Commuter Lounge for instance) to calling for reductions in the yearly tuition. All undergraduate students are apart of HUSC and can vote on many of our resolutions. Photos by Sophie Warrick