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Committee proposals, Pard Pantry update at Oct. 3 Student Government meeting

Committee proposals, Pard Pantry update at Oct. 3 Student Government meeting

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor October 11, 2024

Student Government’s Oct. 3 meeting saw a proposal for a new financial guidelines ad hoc committee, progress reports from ad hoc committees and a discussion on the restructuring of all committees. Treasurer...

Sept. 26 Student Government meeting includes strategic plan discussion, budget approvals

Sept. 26 Student Government meeting includes strategic plan discussion, budget approvals

By Makenna McCall, News Editor October 4, 2024

The Student Government meeting on Sept. 26 covered the presentation of Lafayette’s strategic plan draft and several administrative announcements. The Sept. 19 minutes were approved despite the meeting...

The newest addition to the Pard Pantry is a deep freezer for long-term storage of foods.

Pard Pantry to reopen soon after productive summer

By Madeline Convy, Assistant News Editor October 4, 2024

After a six-week hiatus this semester for restocking purposes, the Pard Pantry – an accessible resource of food and hygiene products for students – plans to reopen next Wednesday. Pard Pantry, now...

Internal updates, budget approvals presented at Sept. 19 Student Government meeting

Internal updates, budget approvals presented at Sept. 19 Student Government meeting

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor September 27, 2024

Several administrative announcements and budget approvals comprised Student Government's short Sept. 19 meeting. The meeting was rendered null after the agenda was posted on the organization's Instagram...

Ad hoc committee discontinued, student project presented at Sept. 12 Student Government meeting

Ad hoc committee discontinued, student project presented at Sept. 12 Student Government meeting

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor September 20, 2024

The Sept. 12 Student Government meeting saw a proposed dissolution of its Menstrual Equity Project ad hoc committee, the election of the sustainability committee chair and a student presentation for a...

Allison Williams previously advised the student government of Centenary University.

New student involvement staff member to support Student Government

By Alana Kipnis, Contributing Writer September 13, 2024

Allison Williams joined Lafayette College on July 29 as an associate director of student involvement. In her new position, Williams will take on the role of Student Government advisor, acting as a support...

The Office of Student Conduct is located in Feather House.

Student Conduct looks to eliminate behavioral conduct fines

By Jadey Mercedes, Contributing Writer September 13, 2024

The Office of Student Conduct is seeking to omit fines for behavioral conduct, motivated by the penalties' disproportionate impact on students of color and low-income students.   The potential changes...

Student Government confirms student activity fee, introduces new members at Sept. 5 meeting

Student Government confirms student activity fee, introduces new members at Sept. 5 meeting

By Madeline Convy, Assistant News Editor September 13, 2024

Student Government’s Sept. 5 meeting resulted in a decision on this year’s student activities fee, an update on student conduct and the introduction of three new members and two previously-ex-officio...

Student Government votes in ex officio members at brief summer meeting

Student Government votes in ex officio members at brief summer meeting

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor June 30, 2024

Student Government voted in two ex-officio general body representatives and reviewed reminders for members during its June 27 meeting. This is the first meeting held this summer by the organization, neglecting...

Student Government reviews more club presentations at April 25 meeting

Student Government reviews more club presentations at April 25 meeting

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor May 3, 2024

The April 25 Student Government meeting was largely taken up by the remaining six prospective club presentations following those from the prior meeting. Quorum was met at 6:03 p.m., 11 members arrived...

Prospective clubs are also vetted by the Office of Student Involvement.

Six clubs approved for next year

By Kate SantaMaria, Contributing Writer May 3, 2024

Six of the 11 prospective clubs that presented to Student Government in the last two weeks were approved and will be official organizations next academic year. The approved clubs include Bridge H2OPE,...

April 18 Student Government meeting sees clubs, course evaluation presentations

April 18 Student Government meeting sees clubs, course evaluation presentations

By Madeline Convy, Staff Writer April 26, 2024

Student Government’s April 18 meeting included budget approvals, a faculty committee presentation on course selection information and the first round of new club approvals. A total of $5,621 was requested...

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