The Student Congress met for an hour and forty-nine minutes on Nov 6, discussing important matters such as stop day and the student appreciation dinner. Doane’s United States Institute For Technical Theatre, USITT, presented to be recognized as an organization on campus.
The new USITT was able to obtain both recognition as a new organization on campus and $180 funding to host a banquet in a unanimous vote. Emily Hand, Assistant Director of Residence Life, came in to speak with STUCO about stop day as well. This was a preliminary meeting to discuss what stop day may look like this school year. Ideas include more staff involvement, a wider range of activities, and volunteer opportunities. Due to the nature of stop day, only vague ideas can be shared with students but STUCO plans to work more with Hand on finalizing details to make this stop day enjoyable.
The outreach, food, and programming committees are putting the final touches on Student Appreciation Dinner. The dinner will be hosted on Nov 13 and attended by STUCO members. Food will be provided by Fresh Ideas and feature steak strips, grilled chicken, herb potatoes, mac and cheese, cheesecake and more. Nov 13 is also National Kindness Day which STUCO and the Kindness Project are collaborating for.
Low visibility in the communications parking lot was reported in student concerns. However, due to construction projects, the lot may soon close.
President Roger Hughes has accepted the ice bucket challenge and will do it during Destress Fest to raise money. There was also some discussion about resources for students after the election. Some students inquired about starting political clubs on campus. At this time, STUCO believes this could be possible if either the clubs collaborate or create one unanimous political club.
The next STUCO meeting will take place after the Student Appreciation Dinner and will be held in the cafeteria.
