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`Student Senate Updates
Millersville University President Dr. Francine McNairy invited the Student Senate to the Tanger House for dinner. It was an all-around great time to mingle with the Senators and learn more about them personally as well as learn more about Dr. McNairy. Other guests present at dinner were Student Senate Advisors Tom Richardson and Dr. Aminta Breaux, and Kelly Duncan of Student Programs.
Senate debates over allocations at meetings
Sarah Darling will represent Millersville University as Student Senate’s new president, alongside new Vice President Brittany Satchell. Patrick Hollowell will take over as the new recording secretary, and Corresponding Secretary will be David Loconsole.
Walk-A-Thon to be held Next Week
When it comes to a charitable cause, any donation is a good amount. On April 17 Biemsderfer Stadium is hosting the Walk-A-Thon for Histiocytosis.
Brayton Martin is a child of the Millersville community with Histiocytosis and are celebrating his one year post bone marrow transplant April 17. In his honor, his parents will be holding a Walk-A-Thon to raise awareness and money for the Histiocytosis Association of America.
Student Senate Updates: Silencing the Hate Committee speaks
As elections week winds down and the polls close for Student Senate Elections, the lame duck officers do not work any less. Since there was only one candidate running for President, Sarah Darling will take over the office.
A few upcoming dates to remember once again are Saturday, April 10: Brookwood Cleanup from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Student Senate will be the only organization helping out, so if any others are interested they are more than welcome to see Vice President Jackson. April 12 will be the Open Forum during Silencing the Hate Week, held in the Bolger Conference Center at 7 p.m. April 17 is the Walk-A-Thon Student Senate is co-sponsoring, any help is appreciated and those interested can see Angela Smolczynski.
Student Senate Meeting updates
Last week’s Student Senate meeting was had some very close votes on many issues. On April 8, the Student Senate will sponser a “Safety Day” on the Quad from 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
This event will promote safety of all kinds such as “condom races” and beer goggle obstacle courses. The MUPD will be there as well. Organizations interested in attending should see Safety Committee Chairperson Kelly Mathiesen.
Senate audits two organizations
Last Thursday’s Senate meeting was very long and tiring, and was followed by the upcoming Senate elections debates. Student Senate elections for next school year will take place March 31 and April 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students can vote online using their MAX accounts. It is very important to vote and have an executive board that the students really want in place, so everyone should vote. Be on the lookout for signs and campaigning happening soon around campus.
Senate passes allocation proposals
The Student Senate was busy this week as always. Dr. Burns visited to speak on behalf of the Middle States program and evaluating Millersville as a university. Evaluators were on campus earlier this week talking to students about life at Millersville and getting the most out of the university. Student senators attended the event. Dwight Horsey and Senate Treasurer Joe Muller spoke on behalf of making an exception and the process of allocations for the Cultural Affairs Committee. The Committee brings many events to campus and will have nowhere to house their performances and speakers with the closure of the SMC and Lyte. The Committee is planning to bring smaller performers in to McComsey and save their money for two years to bring bigger name performances in 2012 which will give Millersville an even better name. The allocations exception proposal was passed.
Senate grants the African Student Association emergency allocations
The Student Senate was busy as always this week, attending speakers and creating committees as usual. Many senators attended Dr. Elrich’s presentation on campus about civic leadership and engagement, displaying their role as leaders on campus.
Administration cutbacks hit departments hard
This semester, the administration has faced many cutbacks. Some departments, such as Communication, have much larger class sizes. Many part-time professors are also being let go.
This has caused much uproar within many different departments. Dr. Mike Gumpper, head of the Economics department, has been researching the state system and formulated a letter regarding management decisions.
Senate raises the student activities fee
After a much-needed winter break, Student Senate wastes no time jumping into a brand new semester of student concerns.
President Mackenzie Wrobel just attended an Education and Technology conference as well as the Board of Governors.