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I i 1 Chelsea Mikula Leigh Dance student Body President Student Body Vice President Denison Campus Governance Association Dear Members of the Class of 2010, am very excited to welcome each and every one of you to your I first year here at Denison University. can remember when was in I i your shoes. was filled with a wide array of emotions: excitement, I nervousness, and fear, all at the same time! But very early in my Denison experience, found out that Denison was extremely welcom- I ing. Although my time has been filled with laughter and tears, have I enjoyed each and every moment here at Denison. As sit here and I write this letter to you, simply can not imagine having gone any- I where else. As you embark on the next four years of your college experience, ask that you make the best of your time here. Each of you are I amazing individuals with so much potential and want you to enjoy I yourself and make Denison a better place because you came here. Attending a school like Denison opens the doors to so many possi- bilities. You will each have the opportunity to join over 160 organizations, hold leadership positions and truly leave your mark and create a legacy here at Denison. ask that you get involved and make the I best of your experience. Upon graduation you will see how valuable your Denison experiences have been and understand the many won- derful opportunities Denison has provided. hold so much pride in I this campus and trust you will too! look forward to meeting all of I I you as classmates and friends. hope that each of you enjoy your I time here at Denison as much as have. I With Best Regards, De'Von McRavion Finance Chair Denison Campus Governance Association Campus Denison Governance Association The purpose of the Denison Campus Governance Association is to ensure direct student participation in campus governance, to protect the rights of the students of Denison University, and to determine the legitimate needs and desires of the students and manifest them in policy and institutional action. The DCGA Senate is made up of 52 elected representatives: eight senators and two co-governors from each class and two representatives from the African American student community (Black Student Union), the International Community (Denison International Students Association), the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgender Community (Outlook), the Latino/Latina Student Community (LaFuerza Latina), the Jewish Student Community and the Asian-American (Hillel), student Community (Asian Culture Club). Through legislation and committee projects, the DCGA Senate strives to make Denison University a better place for all students. 4 Denison Campus Governance Association 2006-2007 The 2006-2007 Denison Campus Governance Association represenatives are: DCGA Executive Committee President: Chelsea Mikula, '07 Vice President: Leigh Dance, '07 Speaker: Josh Williams, '07 Finance Chair: De'Von McRavion, '08 Rules Chair: Whitney Adams, '07 Public Relations Chair: Carr, '09 Jill Academics Chair: Meredith Atwood, '09 Treasurer: Brett Altier, '07 DCGA Advisor: John Beckman, Associate Dean of Students Denison Campus Governance Association 2006-2007 Class of 2007: President Chelsea Mikula, Vice President Leigh Dance, Co-Governor Whitney Adams, Co-Governor Lauren Snider, Senator Peria Castro, Senator Brett Altier, Senator Emily Sack, Senator Sheena Jones, Senator Lauryn Senator Lindsay Doss, Senator Chelsea MacNealy, Bayliff, Senator Josh Williams Class of 2008: Co-Governor De'Von McRavion, Co-Governor Mckinlaye Harkavy, Senator Romero Huffstead, Senator Sia Moua, Senator John King, Senator Matt Fadel, Senator Molly Paschke, Senator Rachael Grilley, Senator Lauren Schwartz, Senator Janine Warawowicz, Senator Brenda Bautista, Senator Lizette Chavez Class of 2009: Co-Governor Donterio Porter, Co-Governor Meredith Atwood, Senator Maddie Callander, Senator Stephanie Whonsetler, Senator Madeline Coleman, Senator Amanda Wright, Senator Lane Brenner, Senator Patrick Dull, Sen ator Megan Eberle, Senator Evan Zuzik, Senator Helen Stewart, Senator Swathi Kukkillaya, Senator Stephanie Chan, Senator Leslie Perez ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2006-2007 Fall Semester 2006 Registration and Classes Begin August 28 Fall Parents Weekend September 29- October 1 Homecoming October 13-15 Midsemester Grades Due October 16 Board Meeting October 20-21 Pre-registration for Spring Semester November 2-17 Thanksgiving Vacation Begins November 17 Classes Resume November 27 Classes End December 8 Reading and Study Day December 9-10 Final Examinations December 11-12 Reading and Study Day December 13 Final Examinations December 14-16 Residence Halls close December 17 Spring Semester 2007 Registration, Classes Begin 8:30 a.m. January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration January 22 Board Meeting January 26-27 Midsemester Grades Due March 7 Spring Vacation Begins after Last Class March 9 Classes Resume 8:30 a.m. March 19 Pre-registration for Fall Semester 2007-08 April 2-13 Honors Projects Due 04/9/2007 Board Meeting April 13-14 Academic Awards Convocation April 13 Classes End April 30 Reading and Study Day May 1 Final Examinations May 2-8 Reading and Study Days May 5-6 Baccalaureate Service May 12 Commencement May 13 7 KNOW YOU YOU'RE A WHEN DENISONIAN You look forward to lunch just to read the Bullsheet 1 . 2. Big Red becomes more than just a gum 3. You belong to more student organizations than you can count on your two hands. 4. You know everyone in your dorm by their first name. 5. The walk down to and back from Mitchell is a part of your workout. 6. You've had lunch with at least one of your professors. 7. You know the names of all the lunch ladies. 8. You avoid walking on the seal in front of Swasey Chapel for fear of being "cursed." 9. The Bandersnatch and Jazzman's becomes your spot for your 2 a.m. coffee fix. 10. You get excited when you receive an e-mail from the Slayter Package Room. 11. You have your own secret study spot somewhere on the academic quad. 12. You have a nickname for each dorm on campus. 13. You go out at 2 a.m. with friends to one of the following places: Brews, Steak and Shake, TeeJays, or Wal-Mart.