THE McMASTER STUDENTS UNION | JAN 25, 2015 | KEY POINTS & UPDATES FROM SRA MEETINGS
KEY DISCUSSION POINTS Year End Celebration 2.0 Update Teddy Saull has brought back a new and improved year end proposal. If approved, the total cost to the MSU will be $40,000, while other campus partners will contribute $86,000. The event would be held on April 8th, the last day of classes, in the evening. Expect carnival rides, delicious food, buskers, music, and fireworks. Parking will be free on campus. Come out to the next SRA meeting to share your opinion on the proposal, which can be read here.
SRA Condemns Bus Lane Removal Students heavily depend on transit. We also make up a large portion of the HSR’s total revenue, through the McMaster bus pass agreement. Recently, Hamilton City Council voted to remove the Bus Lane running along King Street. The SRA has taken a formal stance that the lane should be kept, in hopes the city will reverse their decision.
Science Space - Project BSB B119 The SRA Science Caucus is proud to announce a new space dedicated to science students. Join us for the official launch party beginning February 9th for snack, warm beverages, and a space to mingle while getting some homework done. The space will be open every Monday through Thursday, between 6:30pm and 10pm.
Committee of the Whole: House Leader The SRA discussed whether a paid position should be introduced to help keep individual SRA members accountable. Some members agreed, while others felt that the SRA should be holding themselves accountable. The SRA are also accountable to every student in their faculty. To contact your representatives, click here.
MENTAL HEALTH UPDATES Peer Support OnLine via text-based messenger Sunday through Tuesday, from 9pm to 12pm. To access this resource, click here.
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THE McMASTER STUDENTS UNION | JAN 25, 2015 | KEY POINTS & UPDATES FROM SRA MEETINGS
Mental Health Awareness Week To build awareness and fight stigma surrounding mental health, a number of campus partners will be collaborating in a Mental Health Awareness Week. Expect special lectures, important discussions, and insightful events. The week will run from February 23rd to 27th. Join the conversation by tweeting #TogetherMacTalks.
GET INVOLVED Welcome Week 2015 Already dreaming about Welcome Week 2015? The MSU Maroons will be hosting an informal event that will give students the opportunity to get to know more about the different rep positions that exist. Come out to 1280 on tuesday, February 3rd to learn more!
Women & Gender Equity Network This new service is officially launching on Thursday, January 29th! The Women & Gender Equity Network is holding a full day of events, including a Feminist Fair, a Keynote speech by Davina Hader and Susan Gapka, a workshop hosted by Dark Matter, as well as a networking night. Get more information here.
Work for the MSU! Want to have a hand in making McMaster a better place for students? There are a number of rewarding opportunities to work for the MSU currently available! You could be next year’s Clubs Administrator or Communications Officer. To learn more and apply, check out the MSU Job Board here.
FIND OUT MORE You can read all of the supporting documents from this meeting, as well as find complete minutes and next meeting’s agenda here. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the SRA Mailing List here.
NEXT MEETING Sunday, February 8th, 6:30 pm in Gilmour Hall 111.
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