Student Union President Shreeya Sinha '09 discussed Union's new mission, called the Brandeis Citizen Campaign. She explained her vision of dealing with issues and creating forums for students about race and diversity issues, to focus on the "heritage and legacy."The construction of a Web site and a logo are being developed.

"We want to work vigorously to include every member of the community," Sinha said. She hopes to launch the program in an event, with either University President Jehuda Reinharz or Senior Vice President for Communications Lorna Miles. This might mean that Sinha's State of the Union will be moved to later in the semester.

Director of Student Events Lauren Barish '08 addressed the Senate about new initiatives and solicited opinions on how better to collaborate with clubs.

Representative to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Adi Shmuel '08 was sworn in.

Sinha met with various administrators to discuss campus unrest over the decision to arm police officers. She explained that the administration felt action had to be taken immediately after the Virginia Polytechnic incident, and few students were on campus during the summer to give their input. Sinha will invite Director of Public Safety?Ed Callahan and Vice President of Campus Operations Mark Collins to speak at next week's Senate meeting.

Two bylaws left over from last week were approved. One dealt with preventing breaches of security during elections, the other with amending the non-exclusivity clause in the constitution.

National Collegiate Volunteers was chartered after an extensive discussion. The group may come before the Senate to request a charter in 13 weeks, or if members collect 135 signatures, they may return to the Senate earlier.

Brandeis University Playback Theater Society requested a charter.