Student Union

On Thursday, September 27th I met with Cheif Don Strom of WUPD on behalf of the Campus Services Committee of Senate. My main inquiry was about the chained gates that line the South Forty, and if those could perhaps be unchained if a card-reader was installed. The meeting went well. In a nut shell, those gates were chained as a safety precaution a few years ago. While making the decision to chain them, WUPD employed a variety of people (ResLife, students, etc.) and created a task force, which ultimately made the decision. Over the summer, there was another fence installed closing off Wallace Dr. (the street by Hurd House). The gate on this fence is card-accessible.

During this meeting, the topic of bike theft came up. Recently, there has been an increase of this type of theft on campus and by the off campus apartments. In almost all cases, the bikes that were stolen were locked with a cable lock. I encourage everyone with a bike to take it in to WUPD's office (located right next to Ursa's) and get it registered. In addition to registering it, they will supply you with a (inexpensive!) titanium U-lock. The cost of the lock will get put on your WashU bill, so you don't even need cash on hand.

Liz Jordan

Sophomore, C-Serve Committee

This is the week we know you have been waiting for, Senate Outreach Week! 

The legislative branch of Student Union is sponsoring programs in order to hear your opinions and ideas. We will be hosting a number of events dedicated to educating students about our projects for the semester and getting input from the student body. In an effort to become more transparent on campus, we would love for everyone to come and voice their opinion.

PROGRAMING INCLUDES:

SENATORS IN THE DUC
Monday 9/21 - Thursday 9/24
11 AM - 2 PM
DUC Commons

Come meet your Senator and talk to us about our projects. We want to hear your input about campus issues and any ideas you have for improving life at WashU!  We have treats with every suggestion you give!


SUNDAY ON THE SWAMP
Sunday, September 20, 2009
2:00pm - 6:00pm
The Swamp

Come Dunk a Senator at our dunk tank at Sunday on the Swamp. Learn more about Senate and have fun!


DINING & CONSTRUCTION FORUM
Monday, September 21, 2009
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Mudd Multi-Purpose Room

Hosted by the Campus Services Committee

Come hear from Dining Services and ResLife administrators about the future of the South 40, and what the final product will be like next fall!


CHANCELLOR WRIGHTON @ SENATE
Wednesday, September 22, 2009
9:00-10:30
Mudd Multipurpose Room

Hosted by Student Union Senate

Senate is coming to YOU this week! And so is the Chancellor!! Come to our open forum to address your concerns and ask the Chancellor questions. This is a very unique opportunity.


TEXTBOOK REFORM DISCUSSION
7:30-8:30 pm
DUC Commons

Hosted by the University Initiatives Committee

Come attend an informal meeting about what Senate is doing to decrease the cost of textbooks, develop a bike sharing program and to voice your opinions and suggestions.


Hope to see everyone there! 

So the University wishes to make Washington University in St. Louis a smoke free campus by July 2010.  I feel that such a ban, while in the spirit of health and protection, fails to make campus a place for all students. Though the smoking population of campus may not stand in the majority there is no reason to banish them from our campus. 

So long as smokers are able to respect a certain distance from all building entrances there is no reason why both smokers and non smokers alike cannot co-exist on the Danforth Campus.

I respect the health concerns of many students and I urge them along with others students passionate about this issue to get involved in the conversation.