The “RED” thing is on more than just Facebook
(Updated)
An anonymous commenter just pointed out something important that I inadvertently left out of the RED light story, namely that Senator Gerner in his official capacity has been using the nickname “RED” for a while now. Two emails sent to all UA students from rtucker at email.arizona.edu [spaces added] regarding a proposed student technology fee contain the moniker. The respective emails were sent Jan 19th and Jan 23rd. Both looked similar, but I’ll post one to refresh memories. [HTML edited for brevity]
You were sent this message in accordance with U of A policy on email.
Dear Student,
Recently the Board of Regents postponed increases the Information
Technology Fee to $100 due to a lack of student voice in the fee
increase. As a result, students, staff and faculty have worked together
to create a survey designed to identify student information and
technology priorities. Participants in the survey will be entered into a
drawing FOR ONE OF FIVE $50 AWARDS.http://www.arizona.edu/survey/123.htm
This survey is a result of university and state leaders taking an
interest in student priorities and your participation could directly
affect the outcome of this fee. Please take a few moments to complete
the survey before Jan. 26 by clicking this link:http://www.arizona.edu/survey/123.htm
This survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All
respondents will be entered in a drawing to win one of five $50 awards.
Thank you for your participation! Please refer any questions, comments,
or concerns to Steven Gerner. The state is listening! This is our chance
to be heard!Thanks,
Steven “Red” Gerner
Student Body Senator
[phone number]
sgerner @ u.arizona.edu
An earlier post also mentions Gerner’s efforts concerning the student technology fee, but looking back, I see no mention of the “Red” moniker.
Addition of commentary (7:45 a.m.): Indeed, this looks to cross an ethical line. It’s clear that “Red” is not a longstanding nickname, or we would have seen it during Gerner’s senatorial campaign last year.
Full disclosure: Steven Gerner and I are former classmates from a political theory class and are registered as friends on Facebook.
Note: The email address rtucker @ email.arizona.edu is that of Raquel Tucker who according to the Daily Wildcat is an applications systems analyst in the Registrar’s Office. Emails from the address are a regular occurrence, announcing things such as student health insurance, registration deadlines, and tax information. For the most part, all of the emails concern official university business, so despite the appearance, the emails are not spam.
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