Student Council met on Sunday to hear from a member of the Board of Trustees, discuss upcoming events and approve the Business and Finance Committee (BFC) funding allocation requests.

• A representative from the Board of Trustees discussed the Board’s goal of keeping Kenyon in a financially stable position.
• The Council approved the Sept. 15 BFC funding allocations, which included $8,270 for Model United Nations at Kenyon, $5,870 for SERF Ultimate Frisbee and $1,350 for Vietnamese Student Association. The allocated funds approved at Sunday’s meeting total $16,087.36.
• Senior Class President Juliette Leclerc ’27 announced that the theme for the Senior Soiree is “Pinegrove,” as decided in last week’s vote.
• Sophomore Class President Macy Shelton ’29 announced that Sophomore Day will be in the Alumni Dining Room on Oct. 13 from 11:10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is designed to help sophomores connect with resources and departments across Kenyon.
• First-Year Class President Olivia Cox ’30 announced a bingo night with prizes for Saturday from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for first years. She also announced that, in the coming weeks, students will be able to run to become first-year hall representatives  and apply for appointed positions.
• Social Board Representative Ava Hoffman ’27 announced that Social Board’s annual Homecoming Bonfire will take place on Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Gund Commons Lawn.
• Student Council President Abby Warshauer ’27 announced that the Council will begin holding office hours, where students can discuss campus issues and learn more about the Council. Office hours will begin on Oct. 2 on the fourth floor of Chalmers from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m.
• Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students Brian Janssen noted that airport shuttle information for Thanksgiving break is now available and advised students to sign up as soon as possible.

The Council will host its next meeting on Sunday at 7 p.m. in Chalmers 438. All students are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.