Help support Moose the service dog!

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"Moose is not only my best friend, he gets me through every single day.

Moose has been there for me when I have needed him most, and it’s my turn to be there for him. I hate to see him hurting, however he has a partial tear of his back left ACL that is going to need surgery.

Our veterinarian at the VCA of Parker Colorado is amazing, and I am confident he will be back to his bouncy self soon! I am also grateful to Gunner’s Wheels for the loan of a canine wheelchair!

Moose and I would be very grateful if you would donate towards his surgery, and it would make a real difference in our lives, as we hope to graduate college together this spring.

His surgery will cost $5,906.22, and he is scheduled for Thursday April 4th."

For more information on a TPLO surgery: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/cranial-cruciate-ligament-repair-tibial-plateau-leveling-osteotomy-tplo

Hi, I’m Madelaine, your Student Body President. 

I don’t talk about myself very often but I’m originally from a ski town here in Colorado. I was literally born in a cabin with only a wood stove for heat. 

The plus side was that I could snowboard all the time (which I did). I began riding in preschool, and have loved it ever since. There’s something special about the Colorado mountains and it’s a big part of my heart. 

I am also a domestic violence survivor….which is why Moose is my wingman now, and EVERYBODY loves Moose! 

As a first gen student, it’s been important to me to listen to every student’s concerns in order to understand their perspective AND to actually make positive changes, both on & off our campus. I know what it’s like to feel like no one hears you, and I want you to feel empowered by your student leaders. 

Student Leadership is about action, service, visibility and accountability.

¿QUIÉN ES MADELAINE Y POR QUÉ DEBERÍA VOTAR POR ELLA?

Nuestro equipo de liderazgo ha trabajado arduamente para mejorar su experiencia académica y estoy muy agradecida por su apoyo. Podría presumir seriamente de mi gabinete todo el día.

Cada estudiante es un ser humano valioso y todos tenemos una historia que contar.

No hablo mucho de mí misma, pero soy originaria de una puebla en las montañas aquí en Colorado. Literalmente nací en una cabaña con solo una estufa de leña para calentar.

El lado positivo era que podía hacer snowboard todo el tiempo (lo cual hice). Empecé a montar en el preescolar y desde entonces me ha encantado. Hay algo especial en las montañas de Colorado y es una gran parte de mi corazón.

También soy un sobreviviente de violencia doméstica ... ¡por eso Moose es mi wingman ahora, y TODOS aman a Moose!

Como estudiante de primera generación, ha sido importante para mí escuchar las preocupaciones de cada estudiante para comprender su perspectiva Y para hacer cambios positivos, tanto dentro como fuera de nuestro campus.

Sé lo que es sentir que nadie te escucha, y quiero que te sientas empoderado por tus líderes estudiantiles.

El Liderazgo Estudiantil se trata de acción, servicio, visibilidad y responsabilidad. 

Currently I have been collaborating with the Office of the Provost, Student Affairs, the Diversity Office, Counseling and Wellness Office, and student clubs and organizations to ensure community spirit and retention values. My main priority for the community is to develop the conversation and representation of what embodies hope. As not only standing as a symbolic gesture of individual vulnerability, hope is significantly powerful in collective action. As Regis' community continues to transition, grow, and flourish, this message will be representative of the inclusive nature of our Jesuit values and ideals. Upholding our roots as a Catholic Jesuit institution, now being recognized as an HSI, it is our responsibility to further service work and demonstrate to this community our efforts for their inclusion. In relation to an expanding discourse on mental health, a physical communication of hope may inspire and encourage positive unity. Hope is a fundamental human emotion that shapes our perspective on life and how we cope with adversity. With encouraging positive messages of hope on our campus, we would be addressing practices of resilience and motivation, mental health, solidarity, creativity, and growth. Hope is a clear component of the foundations of our faith-based institution, inherently rooted in our beliefs in humanity and meaningful service. As a monolithic display like this, our campus and surrounding communities may feel heard, encouraged, and welcomed by Regis. I am eager to continue this work together with you and the Regis community this year.  

• Project Spread Hope - represented through a Denver local queer artist, Koko Bayer, this project is a visual display of hope, love, and diversity. 
• Working directly with President Dr. Aceves and Dr. Nicki Gonzales on HSI programs and support - continued collaboration with the President’s Office and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence on HSI programs, support, and educational programming. 
• Social Justice Week - in bringing back past Regis student traditions, this week seeks to educate and encourage students to get more involved in social justice projects; this is done in collaboration with First Year Experience and affiliated Clubs and Organizations.  
• Student advocacy programs - working with Provost Dr. Bucher on student involvement, activism, and advocacy avenues to inspire a more unified and represented student body. 
• Connecting the Jesuit University's student governments - I am in conversation with other student leaders on Jesuit campuses surrounding student advocacy, institutional accountability, leading with intersectional identities, and developing more effective leadership in connection to our communities. 
• Sustainability efforts on campus - with collaboration with the Regis Sustainability Agency and Director of Sustainability, we are creating more sustainable policies and partnering with departments on how to be more sustainable on campus. 
• Student Transportation Program - through a shuttle program, students can utilize this transportation to feel safe when being on campus during the darker-hours of the day. 
• Bi-Weekly Town Hall Programs - serves to provide students with a platform to voice concerns, questions, and feedback for the hosted Administration, Department, and Office. 
• Monthly RUSGA newsletters - thoughtful and current communication between RUSGA and the student body on events, University news, and response to community news.  
• Up-coming Diversity Sessions - provide students a setting to address our diverse campus and how we come forth together.