The Union Senate met for the first time this semester, last night in Usdan.

Student Communications

The September 11th Planning Committee presented a proposed schedule of events for the day and requested $600 from the Senate. The schedule included a moment of silence in the morning, a reading of the names of victims and a candle lighting service. The Senate approved the request by unanimous consent after clarifying that it would grant up to $600, and only if other moneys were sought.



Money Requests

The Student Union, represented by Marci Surkes '03, requested from the Senate $200 to fund a mocktail party, at which students would be able to meet their representatives in the senate. The request was tabled until next week, due to various concerns voiced by senators present.



The Senior Spirit Club, represented by Greg Leppo '03 and Aziz Nekoukar '03 requested $400 from the Senate discretionary fund, in order to buy 720 Mini Mug Shot Classes to sell to the Class of 2003. This request was also tabled until the following week.



Other Business

Alwina Bennett expressed her hope that the Union Senate would play a large role in planning the governance of the new Shapiro Campus Center and that the building would remain largely student-run.



The status of the now defunct PAL9 counseling service was also discussed. The Senate plans to reclaim money granted to PAL9. Bennett informed the Senate that in the near future callers to PAL9 would be redirected to other counseling services.