This week the Senate briefly discussed course registration, particularly with regard to students who had midterm exams coinciding with registration.  The Senators also discussed the Bookstore Advisory Committee, and some Senators expressed concern about bookstore prices and sustainable practices.   The SA government looked forward to hosting its third Fireside Chat, which included s'mores.   The Projects and Services Committee has continued its work on improving IT, taxi services, winter bike storage, and dining services.  Finally, the Senate extensively discussed the extent to which student surveys are required before Senators act on behalf of their constitutents.

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Student government looks forward to hosting the upcoming Fireside Chat and to releasing the newest Rocky's Report.  Chair Brooks mentioned that the Policy and Review Committee denied preliminary status to both EcoReps and the UR Consulting Group.  Co-Chairs Brill and Halpern of Projects and Services will begin work soon on improving acadmic advising and will meet with administrators to get the ball rolling.  Still no student organizations have requested supplemental funding from the Experience Eastman account, and President Weissmann urges any interested student groups to apply -- the money is up for grabs for those who wish to program at the Eastman campus.

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The Policy and Review and Projects and Services Committees gave pretty extensive reports this week.  Chair Brooks (Policy) introduced the finalized Community Service Network Constitution, which had been in the works since last year.  After passing through Policy, the Senate officially recognized Solar Splash as a student organization.  Co-Chairs Brill and Halpern (Projects) discussed the upcoming Walk for Light and changes to the Mel Dinner Nights.  Finally, President Weissmann, VP Crowley, Speaker Hughes, and Experience Eastman Coordinator Pollack attended a meeting of the Eastman SA government.  Their discussion was fruitful, and Speaker Hughes made an interesting comparison between the RC and ESM student governments.

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It seems like every Spring (or Fall for Freshmen), interest in the Students' Association piques during elections and shortly after, dies back down again. But, as members of the Students' Association, the student body is affected by the SA more than once per year. As the governing body for all River Campus undergraduates, the SA is students' most powerful advocate. As such, students should be more interested in what we do! Best of all, there are plenty of ways to get involved, or stay informed. Come to a Senate meeting, use ACJC to resolve an issue, e-mail Eric or Brittany (the SA Executive Office) once in a while, or come to a focus group or two. If you are so inclined, become an aide! But most importantly, be an active member of your community! Voting is a great start, but just that; a start.

Senate meetings are every Monday at 9pm in the Gowen Room in Wilson Commons and they are open to everyone. You don't have to stay for the whole meeting, and you can come in late if you want to. Come see what it is you elect us to do!

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The Senate has been busy at work.  The Projects and Services Committee has begun working to improve undergraduate academic advising.  Co-Chair Halpern announced that changes will be made to Blackboard, making it more user-friendly.  The Committee has also been working on providing student feedback to Parking and Transportation Services about a new taxi program.  President Weissmann mentioned that the University was recently graded according to the national Sustainability Report Card, and he was excited that the Office of the Dean of the College is willing to discuss changes to Fall Break.

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