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Senate discusses orders to amend the constitution, electoral procedures and resolutions

Heaven Carter | Thursday, October 28, 2021

The Notre Dame student senate congregated Wednesday evening on the second floor of LaFortune to discuss the Shirt Project president nominations, orders to amend the constitution, orders to amend electoral procedures and resolutions for the divestment in the fossil fuel industry.   Student body vice president Matthew Bisner kicked the meeting off with a prayer,

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Student senate discusses structure of Financial Management Board with new members

Maxwell Feldmann | Thursday, September 16, 2021

The student senate convened on Wednesday to provide new members with the general information on what the Financial Management Board (FMB) and its several subcommittees do to enrich the Notre Dame experience for the student body while still maintaining affordability. After a few logistical executive announcements were given, the senate transitioned into a breakdown of

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Students share experience of advocating for full observance of MLK Jr. Day

Mia Moran | Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Last Wednesday, student government announced the University’s full observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day for this academic year. The announcement followed the senate resolution calling for its full observance passed last March and a Letter to the Editor addressing how MLK deserved more than a photo in June.  The process for the full observance of

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Student senate formally denounces Jenkins’ violation of University COVID-19 policies

Iverson Sun | Friday, October 9, 2020

The Notre Dame student senate gathered to discuss changes to the Executive Programming Board, adjustments concerning the spring 2021 schedule, a formal disapproval of University President Fr. John Jenkins’ actions during his visit to the White House and the adjustment of hall visitation policies in order for the betterment of student mental health during its

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Senate rejects Dugan-Pozas Garza campaign appeal

Observer Staff Report | Thursday, February 13, 2020

Student body vice president junior Patrick McGuire announced in an email to campus media Wednesday that the student senate declined to overturn the appeal of an earlier Election Committee decision. “The student senate has concluded their hearing of an appeal to an Election Committee decision and decided not to overturn it,” McGuire said in the

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Election results announcement postponed following appeal to Election Committee decision

Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Student body vice president junior Patrick McGuire announced in a press release Tuesday night that the student senate will hear an appeal to an “Election Committee decision” in the ongoing race for student body president and vice president. The results of the election were not announced Wednesday at midnight as originally scheduled. The new date

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Boyle delivers address, senators discuss election resolutions

Jack Jerit | Thursday, December 12, 2019

Elizabeth Boyle, a senior and student body president, delivered the annual State of the Student Union address to the student senate Monday night. The senate also discussed potential election reforms before the next election cycle begins in the spring semester. Boyle extended congratulations and thanks to the senate for their performance this semester so far

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Senate examines finances, passes resolutions

Jack Jerit | Thursday, December 12, 2019

Student government vice president Patrick McGuire — who also chairs the student senate at its weekly meetings — has tried to let the senators themselves guide the meetings this year. The more self-guided senate has been prolific in passing resolutions. “Last year, there were a total [of] 33 resolutions,” McGuire said. “But we’ve already passed

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Senate discusses health and well-being

Jack Jerit | Thursday, November 14, 2019

In its weekly meeting Wednesday, the Notre Dame student senate met with Natalie Munguia, a sophomore and director of Health and Well-Being, to discuss the health and well-being of students on campus. In particular, senators were asked to pitch ideas to improve mental health on campus. “The reasoning behind this is just so we can

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Senate discusses LGBTQ History Month

Jack Jerit | Thursday, October 10, 2019

The Notre Dame student senate met Wednesday with Sara Agostinelli, Gender Relations Center (GRC) assistant director for LGBTQ initiatives and administration, to discuss programming and allyship for LGBTQ History Month. “Coming up next Tuesday, we’re offering ‘LGBTQ 101,’” Agostinelli said. “This is a great opportunity if you would like to learn more — we talk

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