After the success of Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day luncheon and discussion, United Student Government (USG) President Julian Singleton wants to keep students talking.

“The discussion questions were really valuable, and students were insightful and had a lot to say,” Singleton said at Monday’s USG meeting.

USG is therefore planning to have a panel discussion on what it means to be a student Feb. 18 or 19. The date is not set yet to accommodate University President Paul Hennigan, who plans to attend.  

USG hopes to make the panels a monthly event, said Vice President Andrew LeDonne.

The first discussion would be open only to targeted, invited students. Deans or members of USG would invite students who they know would bring a thoughtful perspective to the proceedings, such as members of the Student Solidarity Organization.

The event is currently in the planning stages.

The Pioneer Community Day (PCD) committee is also still in the planning stages, looking for members to assist in the coordination of one of USG’s largest events. The annual day of service allows the University to give back to the city that offers its students so many opportunities. The PCD committee plans to meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the USG office. Students do not have to be USG members to get involved with the committee.

“If you’ve experienced [PCD] before, you’ve seen how great it can be,” Singleton said.

Also at Monday’s meeting was Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Myskin. Representing the Alumni Board of Directors, she explained the role the Alumni Relations Department plays at Point Park.

The office assists past, present and future Point Park students, she said. It has hosted LinkedIn Webinars for alumni, helping them with career development. It even sends information to admitted students, showing them the opportunities for networking and success that could await them at Point Park.

“We are committed to being as helpful as we can for the student body,” said Myskin.