Bastyr's Student Councils at the Kenmore and San Diego campuses play a key role in knitting together the fabric of campus life. Led by an innovative "team" structure, Student Council advocates for students in all sorts of ways. Here's a look at their work.
Venture Grants
Student Council awards venture grants to send students on learning trips that promote personal and professional growth. Students design and propose a broad array of trips that fit the mission and philosophy of the University. Recently students have studied innovative senior kitchens on Vancouver Island, herbs along the Pacific Crest Trail, and health care systems in Ireland.
Events
Student Council organizes some of the best-loved annual events on campus.
- Talent / No Talent Show gives students a chance to show off their performance skills (real or imagined) at a competitive but lighthearted show. More.
- Community Day lets the whole University set aside a day for games, artwork, conversation, children's events and other ways to celebrate the campus and clinic community. More.
- First Friday Parties give students a chance to let their hair down and get their dance on after a week of studies. Just what every hard-working student needs!
- Food for Finals ensures no one has to study on an empty stomach by providing free nourishing snacks during finals week.
Funding
Student Council oversees a budget of more than $75,000 that funds student clubs, student research, venture grant travel, guest speakers, improvements around campus, and graduation parties. Want a say in where the money goes? Join Student Council's Finance Team.
Voice for Students
Student Council ensures students have a voice among faculty and school leadership, working closely with the dean of students and communicating student interests throughout the University.
