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Move-out day for undergraduate students is Thursday, May 6. Students should be completely moved out of their residence halls by 7 p.m. on this day.

Students are required to set a time with their resident adviser before 7 p.m. on May 6 to complete the checkout process. The process includes a room check by your RA, completion of your Room Condition Report found in eRezLife, and turning in your room key. If you are done with finals prior to May 6 and wish to leave early, you can do so, but you still need to check out properly with your RA or hall director.

Your residence hall staff will communicate with you how to schedule a time to check out. If they have not by Friday, April 30, please reach out to your RA or hall director to find out how to schedule a time.

During checkout, residents will view their Room Condition Report with the RA, sign off on the form, and submit it. Once the completed form is submitted and your room key is turned in, checkout is complete.

There is an express checkout option for those who do not wish to schedule a time with the residence hall staff. The express checkout form can be found under “My Forms” in eRezLife beginning on Friday, April 30. When you complete this form, you are waiving your right to appeal any fines incurred for improper checkout. Your key must still be returned to the RA within your residence hall before departing campus.

Graduating seniors need to be moved out of their residence halls by noon on Sunday, May 9. You will also need to properly checkout of your room with an RA prior to leaving. The express checkout option is available, but any fines incurred will be the responsibility of the occupants of the room.

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Student Senate
April 20, 2021

Meeting called to order by president Kendall Archer at 7 p.m.

Prayer by Collin van Waardenburg

Members present: Cece Abel, Kendall Archer, Samantha Carlson, Larkin Clem, Jake Emeott, Sarah Fowler, Mary Furlong, Gabriel Graves (proxy Klaus Friedli), Riley Hall, Noah Kimel, Jonathon Krull, Abigial Lang, Thomas Magnavite, Allison Moysis, Tara Nikolich, Nicole Noreen, Lyanna Novak, Enitan Onayiga, Sophia O’Neil, Angel Sacta Espinoza, Joseph Schauf, Ryan Stoynich, Collin van Waardenburg, Destiny Walker, Elijah Williams

Members absent: Megan Kowalis

Members excused: Gabriel Graves (proxy Klaus Friedli)

Discussion items

• Capital improvement vote
  • Two TVs in the library, including mount and network
    • $1,440 total cost
    • Discussion
      • Joseph Schauf raised concerns over the absence of a plan for the second TV, believes senate should fund only one of the TVs
        • Angel Sacta Espinoza responded that there are a few final locations, just not a definite one yet
      • Lyanna Novak, “Will these be used for commercial purposes?”
        • Angel Sacta Espinoza, “They will be used to update students on events and what is going on throughout the campus.”
      • Riley Hall agreed with Joseph, maybe save money for next year and just fund one for now
      • Joseph Schauf, $645 if we just fund one
    • Motion to fund at $645 by Cece Abel
    • Seconded by Collin van Waardenburg
    • Motion to fund at $645 passes unanimously
  • Nordic ski equipment proposal
    • Looking to update some of the Nordic skiing equipment
    • $2,000 total cost
      • Purchasing second hand to save money
    • Discussion
      • Lyanna Novak, “Are the costs based on the number of people in Nordic Ski Club?”
        • This is not attached to the Nordic Ski Club, it is with the Environmental Center here on campus, the equipment is free for students to use
      • Collin van Waardenburg, with the gym classes here that involve skiing, they would definitely be utilized
        • Angel Sacta Espinoza, a lot of individuals utilized the equipment this past year
      • Motion to fund at $2,000 by Lyanna Novak
      • Seconded by Sophia O’Neil
      • Motion to fund at $2,000 passes unanimously
  • Art mural in Saint Yon’s Hall
    
    • $500 total cost
      • Design is still in the works, coordinating with Marketing and Communications
    • Discussion
      • Joseph Schauf, “Is there a timeline for when this will be completed?”
        • Kendall Archer replied that it will be quicker than the last one. The proper individuals have been consulted and so it can be started this spring.
    • Motion to fund at $500 by Sophia O’Neil
    • Seconded by Cece Abel
    • Motion to fund at $500 passes unanimously
  • Updated plaza furniture
    • $10,000 requested from Senate, $40,000-$50,000 total price
      • 4 chairs and one table in each unit, looking to purchase 21 total units
    • Motion to fund at $10,000 by Sophia O’Neil 
    • Seconded by Sam Carlson
    • Motion to fund at $10,000 passes unanimously
• Student Wellness Club budget
  • Maggie Heuer, secretary of the club and Rebecca Turner, club president, both present
    • The club promotes wellness on campus
  • Requested funding at $530
    • Climbing wall passes-$70
    • Craft supplies-$21
    • Conference-$140
    • Advertising-$11
  • Recommended funding at $250
  • Discussion
    • How many members does the club have?
      • It’s a new club, we have 70 people on our email list but we haven’t had club member meetings
    • How do the climbing wall passes work? Are they for individuals?
      • They are able to be used by any of our club members
  • Motion to fund at $250 by Cece Abel
  • Seconded by Enitan Onayiga
  • Motion to fund at $250 passes unanimously
• Ballroom Dance Club budget
  • Maggie Heuer present
    • We teach lessons for ballroom dance to anyone interested
      • Lessons are broken down by experience level
      • Typically a coach teaches these lessons
  • Requested funding at $3,150
    • Advertising-$40
    • Professional coaching sessions-$1,768
  • Recommended funding at $1,810
  • Discussion
    • How many people are in the club?
      • Due to the lack of lessons this semester, we have laid low, 30 students on the email list
      • Last semester at lessons we would have 6-10 people attend
    • Will you have the same coach next year?
      • Yes, she has shown interest in returning
    • Is this the club’s first year?
      • No, it has been around for a while
  • Motion to fund at $1,810 by Cece Abel
  • Seconded by Enitan Onayiga
  • Motion to fund at $1,810 passes unanimously
• Ultimate Frisbee Club budget
  • Jack Pierazek, club president present
    • Fosters friendship and an opportunity for students to be active
    • We travel to a few tournaments each year and host two
    • 30 members and growing
  • Requested funding at $2,500
    • Advertisement-$32
    • Travel-$906
  • Recommended funding at $940
  • Discussion
    • How far in advance have you had to cancel hotels in the past?
      • It came up last year in River Falls with COVID-19, we were a day away from not making the cancellation
    • Do you do any fundraising? How much do you make from it?
      • Yes, we order jerseys and our players pay for them. Each jersey is about $80 each.
  • Motion to fund at $940 by Lyanna Novak
  • Seconded by Sophia O’Neil
  • Motion to fund at $940 passes unanimously
• TRBD Club budget
  • Sarah Fowler club president, present
    • The Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance helps an individual connected to Saint Mary’s with medical needs or other needs
      • The money raised goes to the beneficiary
    • In the past, we have raised $25,000 and $18,000
  • Requested funding at $7,932
    • Band-$6,400
    • Decorations and food-$750
    • Advertising-$45
    • Entertainment and hospitality-$360
  • Recommended funding at $7,940
  • Motion to fund at $7,940 by Sophia O’Neil
  • Seconded by Joseph Schauf
  • Motion to fund at $7,940 passes unanimously
• Executive board updates
  • Kendall Archer, president
    • Next week is our last meeting of the year, we will be meeting in person at 7 p.m. in Salvi Hall
      
      • Masks and social distancing required
  • Jonathon Krull, VP of Media and Communications and executive assistant
    • No updates
  • Angel Sacta Espinosa, VP for Campus Affairs
    • Finalizing the approved capital improvements
  • Nicole Noreen, VP for Financial Affairs
    • Budget season is over!
    • Looking into bylaws that need to be updated
  • Destiny Walker, VP for Multicultural Affairs
    • Gay Pride week!
      • Open mic on Thursday at 8 p.m.
      • Day of Silence this Friday
  • Mary Furlong, VP for Academic Affairs
    • Next Wednesday, April 28, is the wellness day
  • Elijah Williams, VP for Student Life
    • Meal plan updates are due May 7
    • If fully vaccinated, please update that in the health portal
    • Move-out information will be coming out in the upcoming CommUNITY
      • May 6 at 7 p.m.
        • Graduating seniors have until May 8 to move out
  • Sarah Fowler, SAC president
    • Cocoa and Coffee this Thursday
    • Stress kits on Thursday
    • Harry Potter Trivia 8 p.m. Friday
    • Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance this Saturday
  • Marisa Naryka, adviser
    • No updates

• Class Officer reports
  • Freshman: No updates
  • Sophomore: No updates
  • Junior: No updates
  • Senior: Finalizing Senior Day plans, seniors should have received an email to sign up for T-shirts; fill out the Google form Dr. Marisa Naryka sent out
• Senator concerns
  • Students are frustrated regarding the university’s response to the Daunte Wright shooting and lack of response to previous incidents involving Asian hate.
    • Anonymous letter-writing campaign to the administration to recommend changes in regards to inclusivity; email your letter to Crystal Chavel who will collect and submit.
    • Please fill out bias reports for incidents that involve these instances; responses are reviewed and followed up on. These can be done anonymously or named.
    • Reports on meetings with administration and students involved in the Solidarity Movement will be coming up in the future.
• Motion to adjourn
  • Motioned by Joseph Schauf
  • Seconded by Sophia O’Neil
  • Time 8:04 p.m.

On Thursday, April 22, beginning at 10 p.m., the Brown Parking Lot on the Winona Campus will be closed until Monday, April 26, afternoon. This closure is to facilitate the Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance on Saturday, April 24. All vehicles must be out of the Brown Lot area by Friday morning or they are subject to being towed. This includes the faculty/staff parking spots along the back of the Page Theatre building and the other reserved parking spots in the Brown Lot.

If you have any questions, please contact the Campus Safety office at 507-457-1703 or winsafety@smumn.edu.

Come on out to the 21st annual Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance this Saturday, April 24, in the lot behind the Performance Center!

Sign up for one of two time slots: one starting at 7 p.m. and going until 8:15 p.m. and one starting at 8:45 p.m. and going until 10 p.m. The dance will feature live music from The Johnny Holm Band and will be the same exact set for the first and second time slots. The tickets will be $15 a person for all students. Please purchase your tickets at smumn.universitytickets.com.

Please note that non-Saint Mary’s students are not allowed at the dance this year and that all COVID-19 protocols will be enforced at the dance.

Come out and support a great cause! Hope to see you all there!

— Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance Committee.

Alumni Relations and Development needs your help. We are rebuilding the previous alumni club on campus. The club, Cardinals Connecting Cardinals (CCC), aims to build connections with Saint Mary’s alumni, educate and promote philanthropy on campus, and build stronger engagement with students. We would like to invite you to become a founding member of the CCC!

You can find more information on the CCC and the commitments we are looking for from our members. Please read through the document and determine if the CCC would be a good fit for you this coming year. If you are interested in becoming a found CCC member, please sign up for a 15-minute intro session where we will go through the initial details for the upcoming year. During this meeting, we can answer any questions you might have as well.