The Student Government Association's Monday, Dec. 2, senate meeting was one of much importance for one university program.
The University Program Council, a student-led programming board consisting of 11 committees that bring a variety of events to Auburn's campus, was granted a Program Extension Fund in the amount of $100,000.00 for the Major Entertainment line.
The Major Entertainment Committee is responsible for bringing high profile artists to Auburn. In years past, the committee has managed to pull in acts such as Ben Rector, OAR, Akon, the Goo Goo Dolls, Sister Hazel, and other major artists.
The UPC is responsible for putting on Auburn Airways as well as the Bodda Getta Bash, in which UPC and SGA work together.
Madeline Moore, the Junior Biomedical Science major and Vice President of Finance for UPC, stressed the importance of receiving these extra funds by pointing out their main focus was to bring what Auburn students want to hear.
"We want to make sure we are bringing Auburn students what they want," said Moore. "We are really trying to grow Auburn Airways. We are getting better each year with higher attendance and higher caliber artists. However, with growth requires more funding. This year we need that extra money to make that happen."
Patrick Michael, a senior in the College of Science and Mathematics, drove the point home that this money was going to a cause which Auburn students would benefit from while also holding UPC accountable for the funds they receive.
"The intention is not to bankroll major entertainment," said Michaels. "This is a one year thing and an amendment we will hold UPC accountable to bringing in revenue and working towards a sustainable budget."
The motion carried with no opposition, allowing UPC an extra $100,000.00 to work with when considering artists for its major events.
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