2008 Woodie Awards
SHU Senate Report
Erin Maurer, Contributing Writer
Issue date: 3/2/06 Section: Perspectives
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"Bring a Friend to Senate" Day was a great success. The Student Senate members took it upon themselves to invite one person outside of Student Government to attend the weekly meeting. This was a follow up of the Fireside Chat with Dr. Cernera, and in efforts to promote student awareness on campus.
Although the meeting was casual dress and open doors, VP of Senate, Kurt McLoud, maintained a professional gathering of the organization. It was important for the Senate to run a normal meeting. Their goal was to encourage others to contribute and become involved. Not only did 16 new students get to see what it was like to be inside a Student Senate meeting, they also actively participated.
Food and refreshments were served and the meeting was promptly called to order. Guests were even able to see an Executive Board member bring an amendment before the Senate. The website amendment, which was recently not approved by the Senate was brought before the board again. Although there was no heated discussion over the amendment, being that it was the third week of discussion, enough was seen for friends to have a good idea of what must happen to amend the constitution.
Beautification Day was another discussion point on the agenda. Although the date of April 8, 2006 has already been set by Senator Piazza and Senator Corso, small details are still being thrown around. This event, sponsored by Buildings and Grounds and Senate is now bigger than originally anticipated. Not only will there be planting going on in the grassy area outside Hawley Lounge, but there will also be a new brick sidewalk added to the area.
The pathway will not go straight from Hawley to the entrance of the campus, but will split and circle around a raised planter. This area will add to the appearance of the campus and will also give students a place to sit in the passing of classes. Benches are being donated by student organizations including the Executive Board.
The committee is planning Beautification Day, and is still looking for students interested in putting on the event. Students who are interested need not be in Student Government. Please contact Christina Piazza of Lauren Corso if you are interested. (piazzac@sacredheart.edu or corsol@sacredheart.edu)
As the meeting came to a closure, the guests were asked their opinion of the meeting. After going around the room and hearing all the opinions it was clear that all considered the event a success. Many even admitted that they had no idea that so much went on in the Senate. The event proved to be helpful and intriguing by all.
Although the meeting was casual dress and open doors, VP of Senate, Kurt McLoud, maintained a professional gathering of the organization. It was important for the Senate to run a normal meeting. Their goal was to encourage others to contribute and become involved. Not only did 16 new students get to see what it was like to be inside a Student Senate meeting, they also actively participated.
Food and refreshments were served and the meeting was promptly called to order. Guests were even able to see an Executive Board member bring an amendment before the Senate. The website amendment, which was recently not approved by the Senate was brought before the board again. Although there was no heated discussion over the amendment, being that it was the third week of discussion, enough was seen for friends to have a good idea of what must happen to amend the constitution.
Beautification Day was another discussion point on the agenda. Although the date of April 8, 2006 has already been set by Senator Piazza and Senator Corso, small details are still being thrown around. This event, sponsored by Buildings and Grounds and Senate is now bigger than originally anticipated. Not only will there be planting going on in the grassy area outside Hawley Lounge, but there will also be a new brick sidewalk added to the area.
The pathway will not go straight from Hawley to the entrance of the campus, but will split and circle around a raised planter. This area will add to the appearance of the campus and will also give students a place to sit in the passing of classes. Benches are being donated by student organizations including the Executive Board.
The committee is planning Beautification Day, and is still looking for students interested in putting on the event. Students who are interested need not be in Student Government. Please contact Christina Piazza of Lauren Corso if you are interested. (piazzac@sacredheart.edu or corsol@sacredheart.edu)
As the meeting came to a closure, the guests were asked their opinion of the meeting. After going around the room and hearing all the opinions it was clear that all considered the event a success. Many even admitted that they had no idea that so much went on in the Senate. The event proved to be helpful and intriguing by all.