SGA passed two motions granting a scholarship to the Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society and for the purchase of memorial trees to honor recently passed professors who gave more than 40 years to ULM.

The Mortar Board plans to use their $500 scholarship to fund future fundraisers and awareness campaigns. The motion was put forth by Vice President Jameshia Below and seconded by research and judicial affairs department head Samantha Craig. The vote passed unanimously.

The second motion, moved by Craig and seconded by Ash Aulds, student life and academic enhancement department head, for the purchase of memorial trees to honor professors such as Louis Nabors and H.P. Jones also passed unanimously.

“These trees will be a good way of honoring someone who has given a large chunk of their life to the university,” advisor Laura Knotts said.

According to Knotts, they plan to plant the trees outside the front of the SUB and purchase a plaque for each tree.

Treasurer Adrian Lejeune announced the arrival of funds and plans to spend $300 for a new Registered Student Organization board, used for promotion of the organization during Prep and other RSO recruiting events.

“Our board is very old and heavy and a hassle to put up,” said Lejeune. “This is something that all incoming freshmen and parents see when they come to the school so we definitely want it to look nice and represent the SGA well.”

SGA is planning service learning project focusing on promoting physical and mental health around the campus and community. A committee dedicated to this project was formed and will begin working on possible ideas for future events. Suggestions included visiting local elementary and middle schools.