The 20th Assembly of the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) met on Wednesday to swear in the Middle Eastern North African Caucus Representative and pass one bill.

The meeting opened with a presentation from UPUA Benefitting THON. The presentation focused on how to send mail to the UPUA dancers, section etiquette for UPUA assembly members during THON, and showcased the UPUA merchandise for THON weekend.

Following reports from President Rasha Elwakil and Vice President Noah Youcheff, the assembly moved into confirmations and swearing-ins.  

Confirmations/Swearing-ins.

The only swearing-in of the night was for Mohamed Rady, the Middle Eastern North African Caucus Representative.

New Business 

The only piece of new business for the night was Bill #50-20: Know Your Rights Panel Collaboration with Student Legal Services. This bill provides funding for room rental and catering for a UPUA panel in collaboration with Student Legal Services and various identity caucuses and Latino organizations on campus. This panel, to be held on campus on Tuesday, February 3, in the Lion’s Lair, is dedicated to ensuring that students understand their legal and constitutional rights in the face of ICE raids and anti-immigration rhetoric across the United States. In addition to identifying university resources, this panel will act as a safe space for students to discuss their concerns regarding these topics and identify ways Penn State can protect and uplift the student body.

The event will consist of two parts: a presentation and a panel discussion by Penn State Legal Services, covering students’ legal rights and immigration-related topics. The second part of the event is an open discussion, where students can share experiences, questions, and concerns with the panel.

Bill #50-20: Know Your Rights Panel Collaboration with Student Legal Services passed unanimously.