Student Council met on Oct. 6 to discuss the recent changes to studio art capstone displays, fraternity council election results and more. There was no meeting on Sunday due to October break.
Vice President for Academic Affairs Andrew Pilat ’25 updated the Council on ongoing discussions regarding the changes to the studio art senior capstone displays in The Gund. President Julie Kornfeld and Provost Jeff Bowman hosted a forum with Studio Art majors on Oct. 2 to learn more about student concerns and clarify misinformation. According to Pilat, this meeting resulted in mixed student responses. Pilat encouraged Studio Art majors to reach out to him with thoughts and concerns regarding the capstone changes.
Senior Class President Will Bryant ’25 announced possible themes for the upcoming Senior Soiree, which will be held on Nov. 8. In a poll sent via email, the senior class can vote for one of the following themes: Hunger Games (Welcome to the Capitol), Enchanted Forest, Renaissance Fair, Amusement Park and Old Hollywood. A Senior Class Gift Kickoff Event will be held on Tuesday in Peirce Pub, featuring free appetizers and drinks, as well as a raffle.
Greek Council Representative Chloe Goldstein ’25 announced the results of the Fraternity Council Elections. Yaell Urrunaga ’27 of the Archon Society will serve as council president. Two members of Alpha Delta Phi were also elected: Luke Lattermann ’26 will serve as Vice President, while Jason Fakler ’27 will serve as Director of Community Development. Sam Finnerty ’27 and Michael Chavka ’27 of Beta Theta Pi were elected Director of Recruitment and Director of Alumni Relations, respectively.
Vice President for Business and Finance Eun Hae Lillig ’25 updated the Council on the Business and Finance Committee (BFC) activities during its last supplemental hearing. During this meeting, the BFC allocated about $8,790 to student organizations and initiatives, leaving the committee with approximately $68,000 left. The next supplemental will be later in October.
The Council ended the meeting by unanimously approving the new Kenyon Drawing Club.
Student Council will meet next Sunday in Chalmers 302 at 7 p.m. All students are welcome to attend either in person or remotely.