bradley halpern

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Hi, I'm Bradley Halpern, and I would be honored if you re-elected me to represent you on the Senate. Over the past two years, I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to advocate for students and better campus life. Perhaps my most notable accomplishment this year was redesigning the Hive website: a compilation including the student government website, campus club connection, and new student organization calendar. The website has greatly improved communication within the SA, and it has provided student groups with a new toolset to help them organize and plan. Maintaining effective communication with all students is certainly an utmost priority of mine. Also, as Chair of the Projects & Services Committee, I served as a chief liaison between student government and University administration, and created programs like Dinner at the Meliora, Winter Bike Storage, and a new discount taxi service (coming Fall 2010).

In 2010-2011, I plan to make the improvement of campus technology a priority by continuing to demand a fully wireless campus, cheaper printing, and vastly better web-resources. I am honored to be serving as your elected representative, and I always welcome you to contact me with any comments. Thank you sincerely for your support,

— Bradley

experience

Selected student government positions and accomplishments:

• Projects & Services Committee Aide 2008-2009
  • Coordinated the first ever Walk for Facilities (PDF), yielding many results.
  • Authored a URWireless Proposal (PDF)
  • Created a new discount taxi service proposal
• Projects & Services Committee Co-Chair 2009-2010
  • Served as a chief liaison to University administration
  • Designed and managed the Hive Project
  • Oversaw a drastic increase in student body feedback, through the sending of Rocky’s Report and several feedback surveys
  • Created a “Dinner at the Meliora” program for an classy dining alternative on-campus
  • Brought a new discount taxi service into operation (effective Summer/Fall 2010)
  • Founded a free Winter Bike Storage program for students, and successfully advocated for 10-20 more bike racks on campus along with a new bicycle registration program through Security to reduce theft
  • Piloted winter weekend Gold Line shuttle service
  • Expanded dining hours of operation, including later closes for the Kosher Deli, Southside Market, and Hillside Cafe (coming Fall 2010)
  • Worked with Information Technology, the Classroom Teaching and Learning Technology Roundtable, and pertinent departments to improve academic website resources
• Senator at-Large 2009-2010

Involvement in other organizations:

• Campus Activities Board
  • Speakers Co-Chair Spring 2008-2010
  • Administrative Chair 2010-2011
• Campus Times
  • Photography Editor Spring 2009
  • Senior Staff Photographer 2009-2011

2010 Winner of the Rob Rouzer Award
for excellence in Student Government

vision

While I intend to continue working with all University departments, there are a few departments in particular that I will stress the importance of developing changes in:

• Technology– Yes, its true; the University of Rochester is not yet fully wireless, and making it so is top priority. I have argued strongly in favor of wireless expansion and improvement over the past two years, and will continue to sponsor these discussions in the future. In addition, however, I intend to work with various departments to improve the quality of web resources, including better academic websites and the development of mobile applications for smartphones.
• Security– Since Fall 2009, I have felt strongly that all undergraduate students currently in a housing contract should have 24 hour swipe access to all University residence halls. A recent student–body survey confirmed that the vast majority of students support at least extended access. I will push strongly for changes in Fall 2010.
• Transportation– Given the current situation with Parking & Transportation, next year promises to bring opportunities for pivital changes to bus lines. There are several obvious areas of improvement that I would see into fruition.

thanks

A special thanks to lead campaign graphic artist Becky Donnelly, Jason Goldstein, Laura Neiman, my entire campaign team, and all of my supporters for their help and loyalty. Good luck to all of the candidates. This site will be updated frequently throughout the week, so check back soon. Thank you for visiting BradleyHalpern.com.

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