The Union Senate confirmed all of President-elect Joshua Brandfon's '05, three appointments for Union Executive Board Monday night. Sophie Yem, an appointed Allocations Board Member, was confirmed by the senate at an earlier meeting. Yem is currently an A-Board member. Brandfon said that this was important in his decision. "She had a longing to reconnect to the Union government and this is the perfect place for her to do that. She is honest, fair, polite and extremely easy to work with, and her knowledge of the Union financial systems will be a benefit to us all."

Adam Herman '04, appointed as the executive assistant for Union Affairs was appointed by Brandfon for his experience both as a senator and Union secretary. "Adam's experience with both Student Union and University politics is unmatched, and his results oriented attitude will be a tremendous asset. Having served on two executive boards in the past, Adam knows what it takes to achieve results," Brandfon said. "As executive assistant for Union Affairs, Adam will be responsible for university administration communication, intra-government communication/coordination, written media communication, committee appointments, meeting scheduling, club/senate awards, general operations support, communication between Executive Office and senate Services/Social Justice Committees, and general deadline support."

Alyssa Krop '04 was appointed Club Resources Coordinator.

"Having served on Senate and as a leader of Senate chartered clubs, Alyssa has seen the relationship between the two groups from both perspectives, and understands the strengths, needs, and resources of both sides," Brandfon said. "She has worked as an advocate for students and clubs in the past, and her ability to envision, plan, execute and analyze an event will be extremely valuable to the Executive Office. As Club resources coordinator, Alyssa will be responsible for the club liaison program, maintaining and overseeing the club resource room (Romper Room), club/organization communication, communication between the Executive Office and senate advocacy committee, and paint room supply maintenance."

Yanina Seltzer was appointed community integrations coordinator.

"Yanina is in touch with many of the cultural and religious groups on campus, and is passionate about the Brandeis community and her ability to make an impact on it. She has a desire to give back to Brandeis, and will bring organizations together in order to increase understanding and lessen apathy," Brandfon said. "In her words: 'I am Latin American, yet I am Jewish, therefore I am living proof that a fusion of cultures and religion can exist.' As Community Integrations Coordinator, Yanina will be responsible for communication between the religious and cultural groups and the Student Union, communication between the ICC and its member groups and the Student Union, advocating for cultural and religious groups to the University administration, communication between the Executive Office and senate diversity committee, and other issues related to her position.