In the midst of Student Union (SU) Treasury’s diminishing Budgets and Appeals account, some student organizations have expressed concern about putting on student programming, while others feel that they will be able to continue their regular programming in the spring.

For some groups, SU’s current financial situation does not impact their funding for the rest of the year. SU has three tiers of recognition for SU-funded student organizations: CAT I, II, and III. Student organizations known as CAT I organizations make up 59.3% of all SU-funded student organizations — these organizations are the only SU-funded clubs that can appeal for money during the year to fund events. 

Clearly, SU is far from united. Unfortunately, the 13-person slate is likely to exacerbate this division.

As a student body, we should not be complacent — we should instead strive to increase voter turnout to make SU more representative of the student body and its beliefs.

Student Union (SU) Treasury heard appeals from student groups totalling $17,745.49, deciding to allocate $9,123.41 and tabling an appeal from Washington University’s swing dance club continued discussion next week, on Nov. 7. To date, the total amount allocated by Treasury this semester is $198,073.96. 

In the second joint session of the semester, Student Union (SU) Treasury and Senate swore in five Senators, three Treasury representatives, and approved five nominations to Constitutional Council. Following the joint session on Sept. 26, Treasury representatives allocated $19,975.93 in funding to five different student groups.  Joint Session During the joint session, Chief Justice of […]

During the final session of the semester, Student Union (SU) Treasury unanimously approved Budget Committee funding for next year and allocated $15,398.55 to five student groups for social events, new equipment, and travel funds.

Student Union (SU) Treasury proposed amendments to their constitution and to the election packet, and it approved 14 appeals for 12 different clubs, totaling to a sum of $66,720.04, during their longest session so far this semester, March 7.  Proposed Constitution Changes The meeting began with a presentation from Emily Chen, a member of the […]

Student Union (SU) Treasury approved appeals from four different clubs totaling a sum of $25,992.47, before holding a joint session with SU Senate where a new election packet was unanimously approved during a meeting on Feb. 28.

Student Union Treasury approved all of this week’s appeals in their latest session, Jan. 31.

Student Union (SU) Treasury’s weekly meeting on Jan. 24 heard appeals from a variety of clubs, including an appeal SU rejected from SAILWashU to attend a conference.