SJS news update

Capital Improvements Committee gives RAs grant opportunity
 
10/24/2007

The Saint John’s Senate (SJS) Capital Improvements Committee voted to receive funding requests from SJU Resident Assistants for improvements to their residence areas. SJU Dean of Students Mike Connolly sent the SJS’s capital improvement grant request forms to SJU RAs on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007.

The program is designed to give RAs the opportunity to plan and implement small upgrades to their residential areas, with funding provided by the Saint John’s Senate. RAs will be able to apply for funding from the Capital Improvements Committee. This unique approach greatly increases the access of RAs to funds for capital improvements. SJU students are encouraged to contact their RAs about desired improvements in their areas.

The Capital Improvements Committee has discretion over a budget of $10,000 for making in improvements to the SJU campus. Other projects the committee is considering for 2007-2008 include: a major audio/video equipment upgrade to Brother Willie’s Pub, repair of arcade games in Tommy Basement, installation of a heater in Flynntown bus stop, installation of basketball hoops at Flynntown ice rink, a feasibility study for a campus snow tubing hill, and exploration of options for new grill locations on campus.

Joint CLub Board appoves 5 new clubs
 
The Joint Club Board (JCB) voted Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 to approve three new CSB/SJU student clubs, one new CSB club, and one new SJU club. The newly approved clubs include:

·         Fishing Club

·         Magic, the Gathering

·         Pre-Optometry Club

·         CSB Volleyball

·         SJU Footy Club (Australian Rules Football)

The JCB is composed of two CSB senators, two SJU senators, two club leaders, and two representatives from Student Activities and Leadership Development.

SJS Establishes Office Hours
 
The Saint John’s Senate will hold office hours from 3-5 p.m. Monday-Friday in Sexton 126. All students are invited to stop by the senate office during these hours to offer suggestions, concerns, and ideas to improve student life.

SJS to meet Monday 10/29/2007
 
SJS President Joe Daly has called an additional senate meeting for 9:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007. Meeting location to be announced. The additional meeting will allow clubs to present Co-Funding Board (CFB) allocations appeals before the full senate within 2 weeks, as per the CFB by-laws. Generally, the SJS meets twice monthly, except when additional sessions are called by the president. All students are invited to attend.

 

 

Raj Chaphalkar ‘08
Public Relations
Saint John's Senate
Phone 517-449-7647
sjusenate@csbsju.edu

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