Student Union

Senate approved the General Budget tonight.  Because the Treasury approved it last night, the General Budget has been approved for next year.

Senate will be addressing the smoking ban next week (Wednesday, the 22nd, 9PM, DUC 276), and in the University Intiatives meeting at 6PM Thursday, the 16th.

The This is WashU! Spirit Forum will be held Wednesday the 22nd at 7PM in DUC 276.  All students are invited to discuss school spirit at WashU.

Although Rose Windmiller couldn't attend the Senate meeting today because of hearings, WashU can still be involved in saving the MetroLink.  Missouri State Legislators usually read their own e-mail, so WashU students, e-mail your representatives for the House and Senate telling them the importance of the MetroLink:

House - Representative Rachel Storch: rachel.storch@house.mo.gov    Senate - Senator Robin Wright-Jones: http://www.senate.mo.gov/webmail/mail_form.aspx

Also, look for SU Senate's booth at WUStock - come talk to us about anything on your mind!

April 15th will be our budget meeting and all students are welcome to attend - 9 p.m. in DUC 276.  Please read the General Budget Proposal when David posts it as well!

This week's guest speakers were Danielle Bristow and the Orientation Executive Board. The main things that student groups should know about Orientation is that you can have your information published in the StudLife Orientation issue or Bear Facts that are sent to incoming freshmen during the summer, which is one of the only ways to contact admitted students by mail. Facebook groups are also encouraged. Students are invited to contact Joseph Marcus about a new program, called Bear Buddies. It partners current students with admitted students. It is all done through Facebook, currently. When you sign up, also tell him any student groups that you may be involved in, so students who aren't your Buddy can contact you about groups that they are interested in.