| Fremont native to lead UNMC Student
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| by Karen Burbach, UNMC public affairs
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One day earlier, he was sworn in as UNMC's Student Senate president for
2008, along with Vice President Bradley Bohn of Ravenna, Neb., and the
rest of the senators.
McKnight, who also serves as a non-voting member of the Board of
Regents, will lead 34 senators in influencing university policy and
promoting the interests of all UNMC students.
He'll work closely with UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., who
administered the oath of office, and members of his administrative team.
"The student senate is a very critical organization in the medical
center," said Dr. Maurer, who meets with student leaders on a monthly
basis. "The student regent, president of the student senate and vice
president are integral in moving the purpose and mission of the medical
center forward. It's a very close and rewarding relationship."
McKnight's executive team includes:
McKnight thanked the students for their "vote of confidence," saying,
"I can't think of a more exciting time to be here."
Dr. Maurer agreed. "This is a very dynamic period in the life of the
medical center," he said, citing several future projects including a
student plaza between the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science
Education and the College of Pharmacy; a new facility for the College of
Public Health; and plans for a campus identification monument.
"Everything we do here is to improve the education of our students,
whether it has to do with faculty or programs or research or clinical
care," Dr. Maurer said. "Student leaders and the student senate have a
phenomenal impact on the trajectory of the medical center."
Dr. Maurer praised the work of outgoing Student Senate President
Jonathan Henning and Vice President Casey Bowen.
"It's been an enriching experience," Henning said, noting a myriad of
issues the senate dealt with this past year from student health insurance
to the university budget to recycling.
Henning also thanked Student Senate adviser David Carver, Ph.D., and
Student Services Specialist Patti George for their leadership. "Without
your guidance, the senate wouldn't be what it is today," he said.
McKnight, in accepting the challenges ahead, agreed he'll "carry the
torch" for a swimming pool on campus, a vision of past student senate
presidents.
The Student Senate members, including officers and their respective
colleges, are:
College of Pharmacy
School of Allied Health Professions
Graduate College--all senators elect
College of Medicine
College of Nursing
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