On Nov. 10, the Student Union had their weekly 7 p.m. meeting. The meeting started with a presentation from Brandeis Rebelle, a multicultural dance group seeking provisional status as a club. Rebelle’s mission is to empower students through dance and cultural expression and, in doing so, foster inclusivity on campus. Brandeis Rebelle plans to focus on community engagement and planning events such as multicultural dance workshops open to all students. The club was granted provisional status. 

Presenting next was the Brandeis Botanical Society, also seeking provisional status. The club aims to create a platform for students interested in botany to learn and grow together. Additionally, it is a chartered member of the Botanical Society of America, which gives botany-related benefits and opportunities to its members. The club was granted provisional status. 

The Brandeis Lifting Club then presented, seeking provisional status. They seek to reinstate a lifting club on Brandeis, as it had existed previously. They aim to create a welcoming space for people to learn about weightlifting and working out, especially for those who are unfamiliar with the process. The club was granted provisional club status. 

The Union then reviewed their plans for a self-care day, a Student Union gala and their committee reports. One member reported that sorbet is now a permanent feature in Sherman Dining Hall. The meeting concluded at 7:33 p.m. 

The Student Union is scheduled to convene next on Nov. 17

— Zoe Zachary