Student Life Committee
Courtney Lester is a third-year majoring in Commerce and History. This is her second term serving as a chair of the committee and she looks forward to another exciting year. Courtney is a member of the Delta Zeta sorority and the rising chair of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team. She volunteers weekly with Madison House and enjoyed working as an Orientation Leader over the past summer. As a chair of the Student Life committee, she looks forward to expanding the UVAirbus program and implementing the suggestions of students in areas concerning dining, transporation, and libraries to enhance students’ experiences at the University.
Mary McGuirk is a third year in the College. She is a History major with a Media Studies Minor. In addition to serving as co-chair of the Student Life Committee she writes for the WTJU news station. In her spare time she enjoys running, watching funny movies, and hanging out with friends. As co-chair of the committee she would like to create extended library hours, improve dining, extend UVAirbus to Dulles, and serve the students in the best way she can.
The Student Life Committee shall be responsible for addressing issues and concerns pertaining to general student needs, such as housing, dining facilities, transportation, library facilities, or parking.
Recent News & Updates:
- 2011: Love us? Hate us? SpeakUpUVA.com
- Homecomings 2011: The Tradition Returns!
- UVAirbus Details
- Hey everyone!
- Extended Hours at Alderman Cafe and O-Hill
Past Committee initiatives include:
- Reduce textbook prices
- UVAirBus: providing transportation to Charlottesville and Richmond Airports.
- Improve dining options at the Pav
- Voice student opinions regarding Newcomb Renovations
- Extend library hours during exams
