We can't tell if that really looks like ice cream

We can’t tell if that really looks like ice cream

Barnard Bearoness Maddie Stearn is so committed to the game that she covered last night’s SGA meeting BEFORE she knew about the free food. Check out what went down regarding election announcements, Town Halls, and more in this Tuesday’s SGA meeting roundup. 

On Monday evening in the hallowed halls of the Diana Café, magic words like “elections,” “free food,” and “swag” ignited the air. A screen was wheeled in, the projector adjusted, and notecards were passed around. Anticipation permeated the atmosphere. Suddenly, the lights went up.

Actually, the lights were already on, but that did not deter from the air of excitement. This week’s SGA meeting began with a presentation from Amanda Ruiz, Sara Heiny, and Sarah Linden on the Academic Curricular Review. As the data collection stage of the ACR comes to a close, the Steering Committee is preparing to present its recommendations for a faculty vote. There will be one final student open session on April 9 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm in Diana LL104. This session will allow the committee heads to present their findings and will have more of a progress report format, as opposed to previous sessions that were more conversation-based. Provost Bell, who attended Monday’s meeting, assured SGA members that nothing is set in stone until the faculty votes on the Steering Committee’s proposal. If Barnard students have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, they can still send an email to sgasaac@barnard.edu.

The meeting continued with exciting updates from Campus Life (*ahem* free food is involved). SGA is having a Town Hall on Tuesday, April 7th from 7pm – 9pm in the Diana Event Oval. The event will address Barnard’s tuition increases, meal plans, and SGA endowment projects, among other topics. Students can submit questions ahead of time using the Google doc. Enthusiasm for the event increased exponentially when Shivani Vikuntam, VP for Campus Life, announced that free Thai Market will be served at the Town Hall.

On April 17th from 12-4pm, Campus Life will also be sponsoring SGA Day—i.e. the perfect opportunity to snag some swag, play games on Lehman Lawn, and, you guessed it, enjoy free food. Your two best friends Ben and Jerry will also make an appearance.

The external updates portion of the evening was particularly exciting (and equally entertaining). Ashiana Jivraj, Senior Rep to the Board of Trustees, made an election announcement with unrivaled gusto. If you plan to run for a position make sure that you attend one of the mandatory information sessions in the SLC Office (behind the computers in Liz’s Place) this week. Info sessions will be held on:

  • Tuesday, Marc 31st (TODAY) from 10am – 12pm, 3pm – 5pm, and 7pm – 9pm
  • Wednesday, April 1st from 11am – 1pm, 3pm – 5pm, and 7pm – 9pm
  • Thursday, April 2nd from 11am – 1pm, 3pm – 5pm, and 7pm – 9pm

As always, there are plenty of events coming up that you’ll want to get excited for. Get your phone ready, because here are the highlights:

  • The sophomore class dinner is this Wednesday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm in the Diana Event Oval.
  • The sophomore class formal will be on Friday, April 10 from 9pm – 12am. Tickets are $12 each.
  • The SGA Committee on Intercollegiate Relations tables in the Lerner Piano Lounge every Wednesday at 8pm. Stop by if you have ideas for intercollegiate events or if you want to learn more about the committee.
  • The Hewitt murals are going up this weekend. If you want to help fill in the murals email sgacoa@barnard.edu.
  • Jason Williams, Manager of Hewitt Dining Hall, will be holding office hours EVERY Wednesday from 1pm – 3pm.
  • The Transfer, International, and Commuter Interests Committee is having a meet and greet this Thursday, April 2nd from 7pm – 9pm in Diana 501. Stop by and make your own ice cream sandwich!
  • The First Year Council is sponsoring a Q&A with current sophomores on Tuesday (TODAY) from 6pm – 7pm in Milbank 223.
  • Julia Qian will be hosting her Coffee Hour (well, three hours actually) from 1pm – 4pm in Liz’s Place this Friday.
  • Don’t forget to take the Campus Climate Survey. Students received the link in an email from Dean Hinkson last week. Remember to use the survey link from the correction email.
  • The Junior Class Council is now accepting applications for class marshals.
  • The junior class dinner will be held on Wednesday, April 15th from 7pm – 9pm in the Diana Event Oval. Get there early to claim one of the 100 free t-shirts available.
  • The Junior Class Council is hosting a Career and Networking Brunch on Saturday, April 25th. Don’t forget to register.

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