BOG to sponsor O'Laughlin seat in memory of Kristi Morris
By SARAH RYKOWSKI
Saint Mary's News Editor
Nancy Midden, outgoing student body president, came to the Board of Governance meeting for one last time Tuesday to request a co-sponsorship.
"In memory of Kristi Morris, I was thinking of purchasing a seat [in her name] in O'Laughlin, sponsored by [Saint Mary's] student government," Midden said.
Morris, a senior at Saint Mary's, died in a car accident Saturday, March 11. BOG approved the motion unanimously.
Student body president Crissie Renner announced at the meeting that Molly Kahn would be the new student trustee for Saint Mary's. Amanda Spica will replace Kahn as the incoming Executive Board secretary, leaving her position as mission commissioner open.
Michelle Nagle, student body vice president, reviewed the situation surrounding the projected constitutional oversight committee.
"Angie [Little, the outgoing executive vice president and SAB president] and I have been discussing the constitutional oversight committee. The meeting will be delayed for a couple of weeks," Nagle said.
She said the delay was needed to raise awareness about the committee.
Meredith Sonnycalb, the incoming Saint Mary's representative, was introduced to the Board, as was Veronica Kessenich, the new Notre Dame Student Senate representative.
Kessenich detailed the actions of last week's Senate meeting. She said the biggest issue under consideration was the revision of Notre Dame's Student Union constitution.
"The Senate is discussing the creation of a permanent seat for SMC in the constitution," Kessenich said. "Hopefully it passes."
Kahn explained Convergence 2000 to the Board, an event set for April 28-30, which is the same weekend that many groups will be on campus, including the Madaleva Society, Parents Council and prospective students for Spring Day on Campus.
"I wish I had the words to express what a phenomenal [event] this is," Kahn said. "People around the globe are actually coming to this. It will really be an opportunity [to get] a global perspective."
Sixteen noted female theologians have each given a Madaleva Lecture in past years, including Saint Mary's own Gail Mandell. The scholars will gather at the College in honor of the Jubilee to lecture, teach and discuss issues with students.
In other BOG news:
u Residence Hall Council elections are set for April 13 in Saint Mary's dining hall. There will be another informational meeting today at 8:30 p. m. in 303 Haggar.
u Interviews for the Diversity Board will be Wednesday and Thursday. Appointments will be made next week.
o SMC Tostal is slated for April 27.
o Take Back the Night March sponsored by the Feminist Collective and other groups is on April 12. Students who wish to participate in the event are invited to gather at 6:45 p. m. in front of the dining hall near Le Mans Hall
All News Stories for Wednesday, April 5, 2000
