Onwenu releases statement stepping down as EVP-elect
The Thresher received this statement from Justin Onwenu who released it for publishing.
Sad to Leave, Hopeful for the Future
After close discussion with family, friends and mentors, I have decided to step down from my role as 2016-2017 Student Association External Vice President. Given recent personal circumstances, I believe this is the best decision for myself and for the SA. I love Rice and I have truly enjoyed serving students through the SA over the past two years. I cannot thank the people who have supported me through this process enough.
Although I am sad to leave this journey prematurely, I hope to continue to serve as a voice for student concerns in other capacities. By stepping down before changeover, I hope to leave the SA, President-Elect Griffin Thomas and the new executive team on track to have an extremely successful year serving students’ interests. I am confident they will do a remarkable job in the upcoming term. Once again, thank you so much for the support.
Justin Onwenu
Sid Richardson College ‘18
More from The Rice Thresher
Founder’s Court goes alt-rock as bôa kicks off U.S. tour at Rice
Founder’s Court morphed into a festival ground Friday night as British alt-rock band bôa launched the U.S. leg of their “Whiplash” tour. The group headlined the third annual Moody X-Fest before what organizers estimate was “a little bit over 2,000 students” — the largest turnout in the event’s three-year history.
Rice launches alternative funding program amid federal research cuts
Rice is launching the Bridge Funding Program for faculty whose federal funding for research projects has been reduced or removed. The program was announced via the Provost’s newsletter April 24.
O’Rourke rallies students in Academic Quad
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke of El Paso, Texas spoke in front of the Sallyport to a sea of sunglasses and “end gun violence” signs April 17. The rally, organized by Rice Young Democrats, took place in the academic quad from noon to 2 p.m.
Please note All comments are eligible for publication by The Rice Thresher.