Southeast Missouri State University's Student Government Association is sponsoring a student government reunion to open up lines of communication between past and current leaders.

"The reunion is open to the entire student government," Michelle Irby, director of Campus Life and Event Services, said. "Any past presidents, vice presidents or treasurers of student government who decide to attend, and their guests."

A similar reunion took place six years ago to mark the 60th anniversary of SGA on Southeast's campus.

"It's a benefit to hear of other people's experiences; to learn what worked and what didn't in order to become a more effective body in the future," SGA president Patrick Vining said.

Though all were invited, many of the former students who served in SGA over the years will not be able to attend the reunion.

"We would love to see all past officers attend," Irby said. "However, we realize that isn't realistic due to travel, schedules, etc. We are anticipating about 20 past officers."

Former student government members and their guests will be given a shuttled campus tour and a welcome reception at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Kem Statuary Hall in the Aleen Vogel Wehking Alumni Center, followed by a dinner at 6 p.m. Attendees are then invited to the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech at 7:30 p.m. at the Show Me Center.

Guests can RSVP until Jan. 31. Questions should be addressed to Dave Chronister by phone at (573) 651-2280 or email at dchronister@semo.edu