The Student Union Senate agreed to further assist Brandeis Pakistan Relief. Founded by Senator-at-Large Abdul-Aziz Sohail '13, the group works to provide aid for the millions of Pakistanis who have been affected by the recent floods. A Pakistan relief fund dinner is planned for Sept. 28th, and the cost of attendance will be $15.The Senate unanimously confirmed Usman Hameedi '12 as a representative to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. The UCC is comprised of Dean of Arts and Sciences Adam Jaffe, seven faculty members and three undergraduate students. The committee supervises all undergraduate educational activities.

The Senate unanimously approved a name change for VOCAL Poetry (previously known as VOCAL). VOCAL poetry is an organization that works to combine poetic arts and community involvement.

Assistant Treasurer to the Senate Neladri Bose '12 discussed the Senate's budget and possible funding for clubs, such as the Brandeis Pakistan Relief.

The senators reported on a variety of projects. Executive Senator and Senator for the Class of 2012 Abby Kulawitz suggested language tables for students learning foreign languages, and this project is ongoing. In addition, Student Union members met with representatives of the Crystal Shuttle and discussed placing GPS systems on the shuttles.

The senators agreed to explore replacing the broken Kosher cups at Sherman Dining Hall and posting nutrition facts at dining locations throughout the campus. They also discussed recording Senate meetings and posting them on the WBRS website. Ice machines are also on the Student Union's agenda.


-Andrew Wingens