Hello Gator Nation,
Welcome to the 2016-2017 academic year!
I hope everyone had a great summer and is ready for the new semester.
I am glad to see so many returning faces and am incredibly excited to welcome the class of 2020!
It is such an amazing time to be a Florida Gator.
From the completion of the renovated and expanded Reitz Union to the ongoing renovations of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center and Newell Hall, our campus is changing for the better — but that’s not the only change we are going through.
As an institution, our journey to pre-eminence continues. I truly believe the class of 2020 will play an instrumental role in helping us become a top-10 public university.
As the first week of classes begins, I encourage all of you to step outside of your comfort zones and immerse yourselves in the UF community.
With over 1,000 student organizations, UF provides opportunities for every student to get involved and find something he or she is truly passionate about.
With Greek life, multicultural clubs, service organizations and preprofessional clubs among those organizations, there is something for every student on this campus.
Four years ago, I found my niche in Student Government. I encourage all of you to visit the SG office and see what we have to offer.
If you are interested in becoming involved with SG, applications are open now.
Make sure to follow my administration on Facebook (UF Student Government), Twitter (@UF_SG), Snapchat (@UFstudentgov) and Instagram (@ufsg) to see what we’re up to throughout the year.
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to represent all of you and am looking forward to a successful year ahead. Good luck this semester!
As always, please feel free to reach out with any comments, questions or concerns. Go Gators!
Susan Webster is the UF Student Body president. Her column appears monthly.
