Student Union

Tonight SU Senate passed a resolution lauding the actions of recent student activism in response to the "America's Energy Future" conference which the University held this Monday, and which did not sufficiently include renewable energy sources.  This student activism is a perfect example of efforts we can make to improve our own campus and university, and we stand by our fellow students in their attempt to achieve a sustainable energy future.  Next week Senate will be discussing a further energy-related resolution in response to the specific decisions the university has made with regard to this issue-- look for that soon.  Take a look at the resolution here, as well as Student Life's coverage of the flash mob.

Senate also passed a resolution recommending the creation of a pilot program through Spring Break expanding dining hours at the Village from midnight to 2AM on Friday and Saturday, and stir fry availability from 8PM to 9PM on Sunday through Thursday.  The chair of Senate's Campus Services committee and Jeff Nelson, the Student Body President, will meet with administrators from Dining Services to evaluate the status of the pilot program every two weeks.  Further options under consideration include SU subsidizing the program, or recommending changes to dining hours elsewhere to accomodate these additional hours.  Check out the resolution here, and also Student Body President's Jeff Nelson's blog on the subject.

Also, Senate confirmed Nate Ferguson, former VP of Programming, as the new VP of Administration.  Be on the lookout for information on the next VP of Programming soon.