Student Union
VIDEO: Jeff Nelson interview
Student Union President Jeff Nelson talked to Student Life about a number of events within SU this week, including the passing of multiple “green” resolutions, the recent SU Executive resignations, and SU’s interaction with the University on its recent financial struggles, as well as new projects like an SU-funded system of grants for student initiatives. [...]
Say what?
Or, more precisely, who should say what? Should our representatives in Senate and Student Union voice opinions about political issues that may or may not reflect our own? Certainly this is the case in current American politics—US senators frequently take stances on divisive issues that alienate at least some part of their constituencies.
SU Senate passes resolution that decries ‘clean coal’ in name of research group
Student Union Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday night denouncing the use of the term “clean coal” in the name of Washington University’s clean coal research group as inaccurate and calling for a new name without the term.
The importance of SU listening to its constituents
As we expressed in a recent editorial, we have been concerned that, in placing too much weight on internal procedures, Student Union seems to have lost sight of how best to achieve its fundamental purpose—representing Washington University undergraduates.
SU creating online portal to integrate student apps
To improve access to technological resources, Student Union plans to create a centralized online student portal that will integrate WebSTAC, Telesis, The Link, Blackboard, Ares and other online student applications.
SU enacts some of its proposed election reforms
Student Union Senate and Treasury voted on several SU election reforms, which were proposed by the election commissioners. The reforms aim to make elections more competitive, open and fair. Proposals ranged from new systems of voting to more minute details about qualifications and definitions of positions.
To SU: Let this be a wake-up call
We are deeply concerned about the high number of resignations from Student Union this semester. We are even more concerned that Student Union does not seem to share our sense of unease.
Mattea to resign as vice president of administration
Student Union Vice President of Administration Trevor Mattea announced Monday that he would be resigning from his post in two weeks. His resignation is the second for the Montana administration, raising questions about Student Union’s internal efficacy.
VP admin resigns due to frustrations with SU
In an Student Union press release, the Executive Council announced that Trevor Mattea, vice president of administration, would be resigning from his post, effective in two weeks. Mattea, a junior, made the announcement to the Executive Council on October 16.
Alum in high W.H. post kicks off first SU reunion, tells students to aim high
Jason Green (LA, BU 2003) kicked off the Student Union (SU) Reunion with an Assembly Series lecture on Friday in front of a crowd of about 100 students, faculty, and alumni. During his time at the University, Green served as an SU Senator, Vice-President and Senior Class President.
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