The Senate convened on Sunday for the last meeting of the semester to discuss club recognition, the upcoming Midnight Buffet and dining options on campus.

The meeting kicked off with a review of the Biotechnology Club, which sought recognition. If recognized, representatives from the club said, they would provide opportunities for internships, career development and networking for students looking to get into the field. The club would also invite guest speakers from inside the industry to come speak at the University. After brief discussion, the Senate voted to recognize the club.

From there, the senators moved on to Brandeis Chak De, a co-ed Bollywood fusion dance team seeking recognition. If recognized, the dance team would be able to reserve space to practice and hold meetings, club representatives asserted. After a brief discussion the senators concluded that the club would need more space to practice and so warranted recognition.

With the two clubs recognized, the focus shifted to communications and executive officer reports. Senators discussed their duties for the Midnight Buffet, a night of free food on the last day of classes that helps relieve student stress before finals. The event will be a celebration of the semester and a de-stresser, elaborated Student Union Vice President Paul Sindberg ’18 and Executive Senator Hannah Brown ’19, adding that this year’s buffet will be space-themed.

The conversation then shifted to the possibility of buses similar to the Turkey shuttles for Passover break, ethical guidelines for Student Union-funded service trips, the installation of more water fountains around campus and additional cleaning supplies in student kitchens. Some senators discussed the need for a task force to address flaws in campus infrastructure and facilities. Sindberg also reported that 80 percent of club leaders had received bystander training.

In committee chair reports, members of the Senate Dining Committee reiterated that Dunkin Donuts — previously located in the Village Quad — will move to Usdan in January, likely to replace Louis’ Deli. Louis’ will, in turn, replace the sushi vendor, though the sushi vendor’s final destination still needs to be decided, they said. Senators further noted the need to fill to the vacant retail space in the Village.

—Peri Meyers