Student Assembly Minutes
March 2, 2009
A. Call to Order: 9:01 p.m.
B. Library Presentation: Carolyn Carpan
- E-Newsletters have been sent out since January
- Blog: News From the Lion's Mouth
- Library suggestion box
- Discussing different services, events, important information, et cetera
- Fun facts, i.e.-President Obama's office contacted the library the get a library loan
www.hamiltoncollegelibrary.blogspot.com is the address but can be found under Quick Picks
- "Ask a Librarian" is a reference service through Meebo instant messaging
- Phone number and email account information is on the page
- Library also has a Facebook account-Become a fan of Burke Library
- Meebo instant message box is also found on the page
- Contact ccarpan@hamilton.edu with questions or concerns
C. Trustee Meeting Reports
- Acting President Urgo sent out an email with a recap of the events
- In June, a decision will be made as to whether or not to go forward with the construction of ELS
- Now going forward with the bidding process
- Passed resolution to renovate Major, Minor, and Macintosh and to waterproof Bristol Center patio
- 8 new professors have received tenure
D. Committee Reports
- Student Interests
Personal Finance Workshop was a success
Had a discussion regarding the workings of the fire department and their relations with Hamilton
College
Planning dinner with Fire and Police Departments
Determining a means for cheap travel to New York City for students
- Facilities
Submitted a work order for the vending machines that are not taking Hill Cards
Exterior doors can't be opened if someone is standing in the way of the sensors
- Food
Would like students with specific food needs to serve on the new Special Diet subcommittee, please
contact food@hamilton.edu
- Social Traditions
Discussed fundraising options for the spring
Considering having an all-campus barbeque instead of Spring on the Hill, which has been
unsuccessful in recent years
- Diversity and Accessibility
Stand Up For Peace comedian act on April 17th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Chapel
In planning stages for a trip to New York City
- Technology
Only 29% of the campus uses Sophos Antivirus, which costs $8,000.00 a year
Will instead be providing a comparable service
March movies are out
Not all movies are available to rent from company since not all are offered in digital
- Constitution
Will begin making amendments after March break
E. Funding
- STAND receives $260 + gas receipts
- Mock Trial receives full funding
- ISA receives full funding
- Approved $12,516.00 for the movie channel out of next year's budget
- Week's Total: $3650.00
- Semester Remaining (not including Senior Week): $68,993.96
F. Announcements
- Correction to Sexual Assualt Coalition meeting report: No statistics state that there are more sexual assaults prevalent amongst Greek societies.
- Student-Only Town Hall Meeting on Alcohol Culture at Hamilton: Wednesday, March 4th, Science -
Center Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
- Facilities suggestions that are specific to dorms should be sent to RAs
- Heart Run and Walk is this Sunday morning and cars are leaving at 8:00 a.m. for runners and 9:00
a.m. for walkers. Sign up at Beinecke tomorrow
- Casino Night and fundraiser went well but a couple of the prizes were stolen. Also, the men's hockey team was robbed recently. Campus safety is aware and looking into the thefts.
Meeting adjourned: 9:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brandon Moore
Note: Please remember that Student Assembly meetings are held every Monday at 9pm in ELS and are open to the entire Hamilton community. Additionally, if you have comments or suggestions, please email sa@hamilton.edu.
