Student Government held another weekly meeting, consisting of club reports, conversations regarding campus and fund requests.
Capital Projects presented week 1 of 2 fund request for new volleyball nets in the MAC. The current nets in the MAC are old, falling apart and are difficult to use. The nets get used about three times a week by students and clubs. Capital projects is asking for $2,066.95 to replace the current net for a new one.
Next, SG had two special guests, Dr. David Ward and Vice President Dr. Mark Allen. Both Ward and Allen spoke to SG to hear their thoughts on how they can help change the campus community, as well as ways to bring both the student life and academics together. Their goal is to improve student success and to make student life better, both academically and socially.
The Kappa Psi fraternity then returned for their week 2 of 2 fund request. They are asking for $3,061.74 to help fund a trip to attend two different pharmacy conferences. This funding would help pay for tickets and hotel rooms for members. SG allocated the full amount.
Next, the Pre-Pharmacy club presented their week 1 of 2 fund request. The Pre-Pharmacy club is asking for $2,280.00 to help fund a trip to Philadelphia. During this trip, they would be visiting many different museums where they would be able to see different exhibits such as human development, different diseases and even one looking at skin development. SG will vote on the funds at next week’s meeting.
Next for week 2 of 2 was the fund request for the Big Event. The Big event is a campus-wide community service event that happens annually at Wilkes. The committee is asking for $9,900.00 to help cover the cost of buses, food and equipment. The council allocated the full amount.
Finally, week 1 of 2 covered the Block Party fund request. The Block party is another yearly event that SG hosts. This year’s theme is carnival and will have many carnival themed T-shirts, food and events. Block Party will also be collaborating with WCLH, the campus radio station. They requested $9,000 to cover the cost of everything, which will be voted in next week’s meeting.
Student Government will meet again on Wednesday, March 29.