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The '''Grand Marshal''' (GM) is the highest elected student position at [[Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute]] and chief spokesperson for the entire student body. They highest-ranking official in the [[Rensselaer Union]], and serve as presiding officer of the [[Student Senate]]. They are known for wearing a top hat, and were first elected in 1866. They are elected, alongside all other Union officials, annually during [[GM Week]]. | The '''Grand Marshal''' (GM) is the highest elected student position at [[Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute]] and chief spokesperson for the entire student body. They are the highest-ranking official in the [[Rensselaer Union]], and serve as the presiding officer of the [[Student Senate]]. They are known for wearing a top hat, and were first elected in 1866. They are elected, alongside all other Union officials, annually during [[GM Week]]. | ||
The Grand Marshal is the seniormost member of the [[Senate Cabinet]], and is responsible for nominating all other Cabinet members, including the two [[Vice Grand Marshal|Vice Grand Marshals]], the [[Senate-Executive Board Liaison]], the Secretary, Parlimentarian, Treasurer, and the chairs of each of the Senate's standing committees. | The Grand Marshal is the seniormost member of the [[Senate Cabinet]], and is responsible for nominating all other Cabinet members, including the two [[Vice Grand Marshal|Vice Grand Marshals]], the [[Senate-Executive Board Liaison]], the Secretary, Parlimentarian, Treasurer, and the chairs of each of the Senate's standing committees. Prior to the Senate's founding in 1970, they presided over the [[Student Council]] and served as a voting member of the Union's [[Executive Committee]]. | ||
The 160th Grand Marshal is Jordan Krishnayah, elected in the March 2026 GM Week Elections. | The 160th Grand Marshal is Jordan Krishnayah, elected in the March 2026 GM Week Elections. | ||
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