Senator for the Class of 2012 Nipun Marwaha resigned from the Student Union at its Nov. 22 meeting, saying, "I think at the juncture, the Student Union is essentially falling apart." At the meeting, he said that the executive board was exercising what amounted to arbitrary power and that there are issues that need to be addressed in the Constitutional Review Committee.Student Union Director of Academic Affairs Supreetha Gubbala '12 resigned, saying, "I personally have become invested in another passion of my life." She will be devoting her time to her club and academics.

The Senate derecognized 53 clubs that had not signed forms regarding the anti-hazing policy. The clubs can be re-recognized after they submit the proper forms. Before announcing his resignation, Marwaha moved to "suspend the rules and derecognize all clubs [on the list]" without discussing the derecognition measure.

Director of Community Advocacy Jenna Brofsky '10 announced the Campus Life Committee's goal to increase the amount of available study space in the Shapiro Campus Center during finals and said that the Art Gallery will be available as study space 24 hours a day during this time period.

The Senate approved a Senate Resolution submitted by Senator for Village Quad Leigh Nusbaum '11 and Senator for the Class of 2011 Michael Newborn that stated that the Union recognizes a need for a midyear senator and that such a position should be created in the revised Constitution.

The Senate approved a Senate Money Resolution that allocated funds for the Midnight Buffet.

Ben Henig '12, the chair of the Provost Undergraduate Advisory Committee, discussed the committee and said that one of its goals is increased student involvement.

The Senate chartered Weightlifting Club, Go Figure! and Global Haiti Initiative. Weightlifting Club seeks to "introduce proper techniques and safety procedure to the Brandeis community." Go Figure! is a figure drawing club that will bring nude models to campus. Global Haiti Initiative hopes to shed light on the social issues affecting Haiti.