We are the
Associated Students of the University of Portland
All full-time undergraduate students are members of the Associated Students of the University of Portland (ASUP), founded in its current form in 1949. ASUP exists to provide an organization that represents the needs and interests of students, to develop extracurricular activities, and to foster the recognition of students’ rights and responsibilities. For more information, please contact ASUP (asup@up.edu).
We meet every Monday at 4:30pm PST in Shiley 301
Open to the Public!
ASUP Affirmation of Values
We gather today as the Associated Students of the University of Portland to serve the student body. As a governing association, we work to encourage a thriving campus through a strong adherence to the values of our fellow students. We pledge to promote integrity and professionalism and are committed to ensuring the wellbeing of students from all backgrounds. We will continue to serve, represent, and advocate for our community honestly and with transparency.
Meet our Executive Board
President
Kayako Olson (she/her)
Office Hours:
Monday: 2-4pm
Wednesday: 2-4 pm
Friday: 9-11am
St. Mary's/Pilot House
The ASUP President represents the student body in all relevant social, cultural, and academic matters. The President meets regularly with regents, administrators, and faculty to keep them informed with ASUP.
Vice President
Kianna Storm
(she/her)
Office Hours:
Monday: 1:30-3:30pm
Wednesday: 6-7pm
Friday: 11:30-12:30
St. Mary's
The ASUP Vice President serves as a representative of the students and a liaison between ASUP and student leaders. The Vice President is the head of the elections committee, manages, and oversees the ASUP Services.
Director of Finance
Ronit Chopra (he/him)
Office Hours:
Tuesday: 12:30pm-2:15pm
Thursday: 11:15am-2:15pm
Friday 10:30 am- 12:30pm
St. Mary's
The Director of Finance is directly responsible for the disbursement of all ASUP funds at the direction of the Senate, monitors all ASUP allocations and underwrites, serves as the chair of the Financial Management Board, and promotes financial literacy among the student body.
Director of Communications
Karel Farfan Navarrete (she/her)
Office Hours:
Mondays: 10:30-1:30pm
Wednesday: 10:30-12:30pm, 2:00-3:00pm
Library
The Director of Communications records the minutes at all senate meetings and distributes them, manages outward communication between ASUP and the student body, faculty, and staff at the University of Portland. Other duties include managing the social media accounts and website, overseeing ADvantage, and chairing the Communications Committee.
Campus Program Board (CPB) Director
Claire Vondenkamp
(she/her)
Office Hours:
Monday: 10:00am-1:30pm
Wednesday: 12:00-3:00pm
Friday 11:20am-12:20 pm
St. Mary's
The Campus Program Board Director holds responsibility for non-club sponsored ASUP activities and programs, works with the Office of Student Activities to develop, plan, and coordinate activities, and serves as Chair of the Campus Programming Board.
Speaker of the Senate
Michael Hauger (he/him)
Office Hours:
Thursday: 2:30 pm- 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:30-2:00 pm
Pilot House
The Speaker of the Senate presides over all Senate Meetings, is in charge of all Senator training and Senate retreats, serves as an ex-officio member of all senate standing committees, and works with Vice President to appoint all senate members to a standing committees.