This Week In Review Part 2

I cannot believe that elections are only 2 days away! This week has been so exciting and full of great events. We began officially campaigning this past Wednesday, and I must say, you all have tremendous ideas for our campus and ways to leave your legacy on this campus. It has been so refreshing to see students in support of our Aim Higher initiative and Soft Closing of Bars referendum. We already have over 2,000 signatures in just one week!

Not only have I been able to talk directly to you all about my plans if I were to become elected but I have also was able to express those ideas and thoughts at the Student Government Debate. Over 200 students made time out of their busy schedules to learn more about both parties and platforms. It was so humbling to sit on-stage with my amazing executive ticket and see you all out there in the audience showing support and enthusiasm for our platform.

I went to the Engineer Fair this week and got to see all of the engineering societies display their organizations and disciplines within the engineer school. After the fair, some Engineering students wore a Mario costume and Lego Man outfit to flyer for the Engineer Week events.

After the Engineer Fair I was interviewed by two reporting students in regards to the increase of diversity in Student Government in recent years and an interview that went into my personal life and what I like to do in my free time. I am sure many of you wonder what I do in my free time and how I manage such a hectic schedule. The one thing that always keeps me going is my inspiration and role model, my grandfather. He came to America with only $7 in his pockets and began working for a manufacturing plant in the defense industry. He always knew he wanted a better life than he had in Italy and wanted to be the owner of a successful company one day as well. That drive and dedication is what made him the man he was and the grandfather he was to me. Unfortunately he passed away when I was 7 years old from cancer that had grown so rapidly that within six months of his diagnosis he had passed away. His legacy and passion is what keeps me going each and everyday even when the going gets tough.

Each year and every semester, elections are a time for all members of the University of Florida to come together. Elections signify new beginnings--a chance to do things better than we have ever done them before. And I am so hopeful that I, along with the rest of the Swamp Party, can work together--work with all of you--to create a better future for us all.

So if you haven't had a chance to talk to me (or even if you have and just want to come say hi again!) I will be around campus all week.
Go Gators!

Reg. Pol. Ad. J. Michaels