My Fellow Students,

In many ways, it is surreal to think that this is our last week of classes. The weeks go by so quickly, and just like that another year has flown by. I’m sure this year was a monumental one for each and every one of you. For some, you have successfully completed your first year of college. For others, your time here is wrapping up, and in a week and a half you will be walking across the stage as a college graduate. You may even fall in between these two classifications going through the middle of your college experience. One thing is for sure, it has been an eventful year.

The USGA has seen many changes this year and we successfully added a new Vice President position and debated many hot topics as they arose. Every accomplishment proved to be a learning experience for all.

As always, Spring Weekend was a fun and exciting time with all events providing entertainment at its best.

I truly am going to miss corresponding with you all through the Charger Bulletin as my term as president is waning. It has been a pleasure serving you, but I know you are in good hands for next year. Keep working hard and make it through finals. Seniors, make every last minute count, and in a few days our college experience will culminate with a huge life milestone.

See you all very soon, and make the most of your summer.

Patrick Kelland

USGA President

My Fellow Students,

As each week passes, we edge closer to the end of the year. The beautiful weather continues to provide a somewhat needed distraction to the classroom. With that though, be sure to stay on top of your work. It is imperative we all finish the semester off strong.

The end of this week brings one of University of New Haven’s biggest spring traditions—Spring Weekend. Filled with fun for everyone, the carnival, concert and comedian have served as a great way for students to make lasting memories on campus.

Enjoy the coming excitement before finals!

Patrick Kelland

USGA President

My fellow students,

April has nearly passed. Finals will soon be upon us, and sounds of summer are in the air. Keep working hard so you can enjoy the nice weather we continue to have.

Last week was USGA’s annual Last Man Standing competition. Thanks to all that took part in the event and congratulations to Paul Taylor, Lou Maiocco and Joseph Duthie on placing in the top three.

This weekend, UNH also hosted its 30th Annual Alumni Scholarship Ball. The USGA was represented by a small delegation of students. Those of us who went had the unique opportunity of seeing how our alumni directly give back to the university through monetary contributions. Their example is one we all should strive for as we look back on our years at the University of New Haven.

Enjoy the next few weeks!

Patrick Kelland

My Fellow Students,

The spring weather has continued to treat us well. Hopefully you have been able to enjoy it over the past few days. Last week many of you observed our Greek Life Organizations taking part in their Greek Week, a week filled with fun and entertaining competitions.

This past Thursday was the annual Roast of the USGA President. If you attended, you were likely enlightened with some of the hilarity that had occurred in my life over the past four years.

Our campus also hosted our annual international festival over the weekend. Our diverse and unique population of international students was able to educate attendees on the nuances of their cultures.

Keep an eye out this week at night for the competitors in USGA’s annual spring competition Last Man Standing.

Enjoy your week!

Patrick Kelland

USGA President

My fellow students,

Spring is here. As April has finally come upon us, the weather has come with it. With that said, the end of the semester is approaching fast and for all, it will be bittersweet.

For all of the graduating seniors this month, this marks your last full month at UNH. For others, whether you are finishing your first year or are somewhere in between, the year is coming to a close. However, you still have much more time to make memories.

Try not to let the warmer weather distract you as it is crucial to stay focused for the remainder of the semester and through finals. With all of your work and other priorities, make sure you are enjoying yourself as well.

Spring athletic events are always exciting and sometimes needed distractions from the hard work we all do. Be sure to support our varsity and club teams as they showcase their talent as they compete against worthy adversaries.

Keep up the good work,

Patrick Kelland

My fellow students,

Welcome back from spring break! Whether you enjoyed the beaches of the south, the lands of another country, the snow of the north, or serving others, it must feel great to be back for the last leg of the semester. The snow has almost fully receded, another sign that spring and the exciting things that come with it are almost here!

USGA Elections are wrapping up this week and ballots will close Thursday at 12 p.m. Get your vote in and be sure to read about the candidates in this issue of the Charger Bulletin.

Last Man Standing is coming up, and if you’re interested in learning what it takes to be the Last Man (or Woman) Standing keep your eyes peeled on the USGA Facebook Page!

As always work hard and have fun.

Stay classy New Haven,

Patrick Kelland

USGA President

My fellow students,

After another winter storm, UNH experienced a very successful weekend. Many of our organizations hosted a wide variety of events from formals and banquets, to comedian showcases and philanthropic activities.

As I stated a few weeks back, the spring semester is always exciting. As we finish up our midterms, it is nice to know that Spring Break will begin next week. Whether you are going someplace warm or cold, traveling, or going home to relax, the break will be much needed and is equally much deserved. If you are struggling with your courses, use this time as an emotional reset. Get ready to come back and tackle what’s left of the semester.

I would like to give a special shout out to Up Til Dawn for hosting an overnight event in the Rec Center where students were able to write letters asking for donations to be sent to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The funds raised truly make a difference, and I wish the organization the best of luck in reaching their goal of breaking the $100,000 mark combining this year with the past four years. It was great to see how dedicated you all are in making a difference in the lives of complete strangers.

As many of you may notice from past articles, posters, and advertisements on the social medias, USGA elections are coming up quick and campaigning is in full swing. Be sure to learn as much as you can about the candidates as those elected will be representing you in the coming year.

As always, work hard and enjoy yourself, especially on Spring Break.

Your President,

Patrick Kelland

My fellow students,

March is finally here, midterms are almost upon us, and Spring Break is nearing. These are all good indicators that some of your best memories of the spring 2013 semester are soon to come.

As warmer weather draws closer, be sure to stay on top of your work. It will be easy to get distracted, but the more work you put in now, the more time you’ll be able to have as the semester nears its close.

Congratulations to all of our sports teams this weekend. You all played very well and I’m glad to say that I greatly enjoyed all of the games I attended. You all are key ingredients to the Charger pride on this campus.

To my fellow seniors, be sure to fill out your Commencement Participation Form by March 8 so you can walk at graduation.

Be on the lookout for more USGA Elections information, and for those of you vying to be a Media Head, get your applications in by Wednesday, March 6.

See you around campus, especially in the library,

Patrick Kelland

Fellow UNH students,

I hope you all enjoyed another great weekend here at the University. Spring is getting closer and closer. Traditionally in the middle of each spring, the elections of next year’s USGA President, Treasurer, and Senators takes place.

Applications are currently open online for each of those positions. The applications can be found in the forms section of the USGA page on Charger Connection. If you are interested in being a Media Head for SCOPE, the Chariot Yearbook or the Charger Bulletin, applications for Media Heads are also open at this time.

Keep an eye out for any other announcements that will be distributed via e-mail and through Charger Connection for upcoming events. Keep working hard and brace yourselves for midterms as they are approaching fast!

As always my door is always open,

Patrick Kelland

Hello everyone,

I trust you all enjoyed the weekend after a nice shortened week. Congratulations to our Greek organizations on their new classes of potential new members, and good luck to those individuals who are joining.

As spring edges closer and closer, more and more events are being planned. There is always something going on. Be sure to check out Charger Connection for updated flyers for the events here on campus. Finally, I would like to congratulate Men’s Club Hockey on their wins this weekend as they have taken the conference title by force. Great job guys.

Enjoy your week and Go Chargers!

Patrick Kelland