New senator inducted Monday

Student Senate held its weekly session in the Student Center Monday by approving a new senator and faculty adviser early in the meeting.   

“I knew that joining the senate would help me get involved and participate more in student activities while also working to help others too.” Senator of  Andrews Chioma Asielue said. “I hope to gain and accomplish a multitude of skills and opportunities that would help me serve the students and the community.” 

Student Senate had also been discussing adding a third faculty member the past few weeks and, after reaching out to Professor Justin Curtis, voted unanimously to approve his addition to the senate as a faculty advisor. 

Student Trustee Konery Klueber issued an announcement that the NSCS would soon be looking to appoint his replacement as NSCS Student Trustee.

 “If you’re interested please let me know; we would like to put forth at least three candidates for the selection committee to look at,” Klueber said.

He went on to explain that the individual does not have to be a student senator, but it is recommended that the individual be at least a sophomore.

On another note, President Lily Umeta, also issued an update on homecoming. The theme for this year’s homecoming is “King of the Rock.” On Oct. 15 there will be a dodgeball event. The football game will be Oct. 17, at 5 p.m. against South Dakota Mines. There will be no parade this year.After the football game, there will be a mental health awareness walk.

In other news:

> Art Guild requested $192 for a club event. Because it already has $100 in its account, Student Senate allocated $92.07.

>The food pantry that was held saw 83 students. 

> Student Senate has $51, 876.08 in unallocated funds. It also has $30,000 in unallocated trip funds.