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!

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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)

olsonk24@up.edu

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)

stormk24@up.edu

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)

chopra25@up.edu

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)

farfan25@up.edu

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)

vondenka24@up.edu

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)

hauger25@up.edu

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.