Campus and Character Podcast - Chaz and Jeriah

Text the show! In this episode of the Campus and Character Podcast, host David Magles speaks with Chaz, President of the Community Government Association (CGA), and Jeriah, CGA Vice President at Commonwealth University of Bloomsburg. Both sophomores and resident assistants share their leadership journeys, campus experiences, and the role CGA plays in representing student voices.Both students explain that although they initially considered attending Penn State, they chose Bloomsburg because of its smaller class sizes and more personal learning environment. They credit the strong sense of community and the relationships with faculty, staff, and fellow students as major reasons why they enjoy being at Bloomsburg.Chaz also discusses his dual major in Business Administration and International Business, as well as his passion for traveling and learning from different cultures. These experiences have shaped his interest in leadership and human resource management.The conversation highlights CGA’s efforts to increase student engagement, including expanding its social media presence and rebuilding participation in the organization’s senate. The episode also focuses on “The Big Event,” CGA’s annual community service initiative, where students volunteer to help Bloomsburg residents with tasks such as yard work and cleanup.Overall, the episode emphasizes leadership, representation, and the importance of giving every student a voice on campus.Support the show