A Word From The Student Senate
By: Mary Nunley
Even though the 2010-2011 school year is just beginning, Student Senate has been hard at work preparing for a productive year. The executive board has been planning and organizing all summer and is very excited to get the ball rolling. In the past few years, Senate has accomplished a lot and Senate hopes to continue this success. Improvements have been seen in safety on campus, transportation, and relations with Bethlehem residents. These topics along with others are always prevalent in the discussions that Senate has and the activities that Senate helps bring to campus.
In just a few weeks, Senate will have the fall retreat in which the main planning for the year takes place. This is the time when the Campus Life Improvement Projects are discussed and chosen and when the Standing Committees make their goals. The retreat is a great time for bonding between Senators and is an extremely productive and important time. The retreat sets the tone for the rest of the year and the executive board has been working hard to make sure that the retreat is extremely worthwhile.
The first big initiative that Student Senate will do this year is to hold freshman elections. Student Senate would like to welcome the Class of 2014 and extend an invitation to join the organization. Student Senate is a great organization to consider joining as a freshman for many reasons. Through your involvement on Senate you are exposed to many organizations on campus. You have a direct impact on the clubs that are at Lehigh and the activities and events that the clubs organize. As a senator you will represent the class of 2014 and be the voice of your constituency. Senate works hard to make sure that their fellow students needs are met and would love for you to represent the class of 2014. If you join Senate you will have the chance to interact with students in every grade as well as members of the Lehigh administration and other Lehigh staff members. If you are looking to get involved with the Lehigh community, joining Senate is a great way for you to do that. If you want to become a member of Student Senate, please come to an information session on August 29th from 3:45-4:15 pm in Maginnes 111. If you are unable to come to this meeting, please contact us at insen@lehigh.edu and keep an eye out for more information on the upcoming elections!
If you are not a freshman, but are also interested in joining student senate, keep a look out for information on open seats. If you would like to be notified when a seat on Senate opens for your constituency, please email Mary Nunley at mln211@lehigh.edu with your name, email, and residence.
As always, check out the Senate website at www.lehigh.edu/senate or join our group on facebook, The Voice to receive more information throughout the year.
