Student Senate has a busy agenda
Fadi Shihadeh
Issue date: 2/9/09 Section: News
The Student Senate worked on several endeavors in the fall and has many more on the horizon, according to the executive board.
"Student Senate accomplished many things last semester. For instance, we held four successful fundraisers, which had never been done by Student Senate before i.e. Haunted Trail, two bake sales, Breakfast with Santa," said Senate President Sarah Salim.
The fundraisers were intended to raise money for activities as well as the Krasa Renovation project, which was started last year and whose goal is to improve the atmosphere of Krasa for students.
"At this time we are unable to comment on this; however, it is an ongoing discussion with the administration. Senate raised over a $1,000 last semester," said Secretary-Treasurer Ayat Abuakar.
Salim gave a few examples of the issues that Senate worked on extensively last semester. "For example, the desire of resident students to have debunked beds became possible and Eid al-Adha holiday accommodations were provided to the Muslim students," she said. Administrators and faculty incorporated ideas from Senators into the proposal. After last semester's conflict with the holiday, Senate is working with the provost's office for a holiday calendar for the next five years. They want to keep in mind holidays for major religions on campus.
This semester, Senate will be working on more fundraising activities, including selling Valentines this week. In March, they will be helping to host the Jim Ryan Center for Civic Leadership's Fourth Annual Civic Leadership Conference and Youth Government Day. The Senate is working with student governments from high schools and colleges across DuPage County to come together and fight poverty in the county. But this type of event will not stay at Benedictine.
"Every year it can change where it's located," said Salim. The current school will be able to train next year's board to host the event.
Senate worked with Frank Budhig from Food Services to incorporate more foods into the Coal Ben menu. They are also trying to restart the ink cartridge recycling program and getting students involved with the project.
"Student Senate accomplished many things last semester. For instance, we held four successful fundraisers, which had never been done by Student Senate before i.e. Haunted Trail, two bake sales, Breakfast with Santa," said Senate President Sarah Salim.
The fundraisers were intended to raise money for activities as well as the Krasa Renovation project, which was started last year and whose goal is to improve the atmosphere of Krasa for students.
"At this time we are unable to comment on this; however, it is an ongoing discussion with the administration. Senate raised over a $1,000 last semester," said Secretary-Treasurer Ayat Abuakar.
Salim gave a few examples of the issues that Senate worked on extensively last semester. "For example, the desire of resident students to have debunked beds became possible and Eid al-Adha holiday accommodations were provided to the Muslim students," she said. Administrators and faculty incorporated ideas from Senators into the proposal. After last semester's conflict with the holiday, Senate is working with the provost's office for a holiday calendar for the next five years. They want to keep in mind holidays for major religions on campus.
This semester, Senate will be working on more fundraising activities, including selling Valentines this week. In March, they will be helping to host the Jim Ryan Center for Civic Leadership's Fourth Annual Civic Leadership Conference and Youth Government Day. The Senate is working with student governments from high schools and colleges across DuPage County to come together and fight poverty in the county. But this type of event will not stay at Benedictine.
"Every year it can change where it's located," said Salim. The current school will be able to train next year's board to host the event.
Senate worked with Frank Budhig from Food Services to incorporate more foods into the Coal Ben menu. They are also trying to restart the ink cartridge recycling program and getting students involved with the project.
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