Programs

BULLDOG TAXI

The Bulldog Taxi program, sponsored by UMD Student Association, is a partnership with a cab company that allows any registered UMD student, who has paid their Student Service Fee, to receive a safe ride at any time of day for $2 per person if there are multiple riders or $3 for a single rider. If you are riding outside the boundary, you pay the Bulldog Taxi price from pick-up to boundary on the map then the regular taxi fees apply afterward.
HOW TO USE THE PROGRAM:
• Call Bayside Taxi anytime @ 218-724-2424.
• Tell them your address and that you are using the Bulldog Taxi Program and wait for the cab.
• Give the driver your taxi card and your Ucard and tell them where you are going.
• Pay $2 per person if there are multiple riders or $3 for a single rider.

 

BETTER NEIGHBORS

Better Neighbors Coordinates between the University of Minnesota Duluth student government on campus and the community.
We are involved in the following ways:

  • Attend community meetings and provide information to the public of the actions that the school is taking in strengthening relationships
  • Help develop programs to strengthen University and community relationships
  • Develop workshops to inform college students on rental rights

Here are the Better Neighbors Events during the year:

  • Renters Rights Forum with Professional Attorney
  • Renters Right’s seminar series
  • Spring City clean up
  • UMD furniture pick up program

 

LEGISLATIVE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Legislative Certificate Program (LCP) is a leadership certificate program that focuses on government and policy leadership skills. Participants in the LCP, called Student Legislative Advocates, work on local, state and federal policy issues that are relevant and pertinent to UMD students, such as higher education funding.

The Student Legislative Advocates for 2012-2013 are:

Ben Dufault
Major: Political Science
Minor: International Studies and Communication
Year: Junior
Hometown: Crookston, MN
Why I joined LCP: I want to be in LCP because I believe that students
need strong voices in the various levels of government.

Matthew Blake
Major: Finance
Year: Junior
Hometown: Lakeville, MN
Why I joined LCP: It sounded like something I would be interested in.
I want to be involved with something that makes a difference to more
than just me and I think I could help.

Joshua Hanson
Major: Finance
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Champlin, MN
I am interested in LCP because it offers an opportunity to talk to
and meet with Representatives and Senators. Another reason I am
interested is because it allows me to communicate directly with
politicians that decide policies. Finally this program is a great way
to meet new people as well as learn how to lobby effectively.

Ross Burns
Major: Marketing
Minor: Political Science
Year: Junior
Hometown: Apple Valley, MN
Why I wanted to join LCP: I wanted to join LCP because I have always
been very involved with politics and saw LCP as the opportunity to get
involved and actually make a difference in our legislation.

Nick Feldmeier
Major: Political Science
Minor: International Studies
Year: Junior
Hometown: Shakopee, MN
Why i joined LCP: To lower tuition for students as well as work on
the 4th street corridor project.

Carson Giller
Major: Political Science
Minor: Communication minor
Year: Junior
Hometown: Luck, WI
Why I joined LCP: to lobby in congress and truly make an impact at my
time in Duluth as well as having an influence during my time here.

Andrea Wadby
Major: Political Science and criminology
Minor: Sociology
Year: Junior
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
Why I joined LCP: I wanted to join LCP because I felt like instead of
talking about lowering tuition (as well as other student issues) I
needed to actually get out and lobby for it myself. I also felt like
it would be group that would help me prepare for a future career in
politics.

Matthew Barvels
Major:History
Year: Junior
Hometown: Olivia, MN
Why I joined LCP: I would enjoy the opportunity to represent the
student body. It interests me to learn more about government at the
state level and how individual citizens and groups can bring about
change.