Undergraduate Council
Gus Mayopoulos: Comedian-in-Chief
Gus Mayopoulos has a mission, and his humor, when it’s employed, is a tool aimed at increasing the UC’s relevancy. And regardless of how efficacious a president he’ll turn out to be, you can’t deny he’s taking things seriously.
Hair Check
UC President Gus A. Mayopoulos '15 smears hair gel off of UC Vice-President Sietse K. Goffard's forehead at the rally on Thursday, February 20.
UC Will Meet With Smith To Request Increased Funding
After meeting with University President Drew G. Faust last week, UC leaders said Wednesday that they will continue their push for increased funding with other administrators.
Comedian-in-Chief
While known for his sense of humor, Mayopoulos has proven in his initiatives and creativity to take the job of UC President seriously.
Gus' Soap Box
Mayopoulos stands on an upside-down milk carton to address the crowd at Thursday's rally.
Mr. President
Mayopoulos always wears his Napoleonic jacket to every UC meeting. The toy sword that he often carries around has also become a recognizable symbol of his presidency.
Rally for 250K: Preparation
As one of his first initiatives as UC president, Gus A. Mayopoulos '15 tried to request $250,000 from University President Drew Faust for increased student activities funding. He and UC vice president Sietse K. Goffard '15 organized a rally outside Massachusetts Hall for students to gather and hear from leaders of other student organizations about the importance of a budget increase. Right before the UC 250K rally, Mayopoulos smears hair gel off of Goffard's forehead.
The Campaign
A campaign poster from Gus A. Mayopoulos '15 and Samuel B. Clark '15's 2014 Undergraduate Council election campaign. Clark and Mayopoulos won on a "joke" platform, and Mayopoulos assumed the role of UC president after Clark's resignation.
250K Rally
Mayopoulos listens as the president of the Black Men’s Forum, Rodriguez A. Roberts '15, explains how increased student funding would help his club at the Undergraduate Council's 250K Rally.
UC Discusses Housing and Career Services, Modifies Internal Procedures
Members of the UC discussed a proposal to ease the transition of freshmen into upperclassmen Houses, provided feedback to guests from the Office of Career Services, and approved legislation specifying the roles of different Council members in their general meeting Sunday.
