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Senators discuss Gracious Dinner, ‘eggy-smelling water’ and more

Senators discuss Gracious Dinner, ‘eggy-smelling water’ and more

Mount Holyoke College’s Student Government Association held its first meeting in two weeks on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Last week, SGA did not hold its weekly senate meeting due to the annual BOOM! Conference. Because of this break, there was much to be addressed at this week’s meeting.

Senior singles shortage and late night construction addressed at latest senate meeting

Senior singles shortage and late night construction addressed at latest senate meeting

Mount Holyoke College Senate held its weekly meeting this past Tuesday, April 2, 2024. To start the meeting, the Mount Holyoke College Land Acknowledgement was read aloud to the senate board, giving the attendees time to reflect on the land they inhabit.

After the land acknowledgment, the E-Board shared updates regarding laundry and the Ways and Means Guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Danielle Holley to attend upcoming Senate meeting to discuss tuition

Danielle Holley to attend upcoming Senate meeting to discuss tuition

Mount Holyoke College’s weekly senate meeting on March 5 began with the Mount Holyoke College Land Acknowledgement and an overview of the meeting’s agenda. The agenda opened with an overview of the Indigenous Nation of the Month, the Coosuk Abenaki Nation.

Senate discusses financial transparency at the College, summer housing and March events

Senate discusses financial transparency at the College, summer housing and March events

Mount Holyoke College’s weekly senate meeting began on Feb. 27 with the Mount Holyoke College Land Acknowledgement as well as an overview of the meeting’s agenda. The agenda began with a check-in and debrief and ended with an open floor. The check-in began with the senate discussing their “roses, buds, and thorns” regarding the current Mount Holyoke community. After discussing for a few minutes, students shared their answers.

Senate invites Residential Life and Disability Services to discuss housing process

Senate invites Residential Life and Disability Services to discuss housing process

Student Government Association Senate opened its meeting on Feb. 20 with a reading of the Mount Holyoke College Land Acknowledgement and the meeting agenda. The agenda included E-Board updates, open floor and a special town hall with Residential Life and Disability Services to discuss the housing process. 

Senate sparks discussion about college expenses, accessibility concerns and the struggling language department

Senate sparks discussion about college expenses, accessibility concerns and the struggling language department

Mount Holyoke College’s Student Government Association opened its senate meeting on Feb. 13 with the Mount Holyoke College Land Acknowledgement, emphasizing the importance of learning about local Indigenous nations. 

Afterwards, Vice President for College Relations Kassandra Jolley and Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer Carl Ries were welcomed on stage to present information about financial aid and the College’s budget.

Senate discusses decolonization, accessibility and religious accommodations

Senate discusses decolonization, accessibility and religious accommodations

On Nov. 14, senate opened its weekly meeting with a land acknowledgment, a discussion on decolonization, a word from the Student Government Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer and open floor.

Senate invites dining officials to discuss sustainability, changes

Senate invites dining officials to discuss sustainability, changes

The Student Government Association Senate began on Nov. 7 by reading off the agenda, which included the Mount Holyoke College Land Acknowledgment, guest speakers from Dining Services, E-Board updates and an open floor.