SGA, police put parking solutions in gear
The Student Government Association Monday commended CMU Police efforts to solve overcrowded commuter lot issues.
At its meeting, SGA introduced a resolution to support the police in its efforts to alleviate parking problems on campus.
SGA will vote on the resolution in two weeks.
When shuttle bus hours are extended from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., university police will move all northwest quad resident parking from Lot 8 to lots 62 and 63E.
“Regardless of whether we pass this resolution, this plan will be implemented,” said Student Body President Adam Ebnit, Alma junior. “If we pass the resolution, we are showing that students agree with what is being done.”
In other news:
- Student government members will host student union roundtable discussions today. The discussions will take place in the Down Under Food Court and the Finch Fieldhouse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A meeting also will take place in the Student Activity Center from 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 5 p.m. Students can address SGA members about the student union or other issues that student government is dealing with at the discussions, said Jason James, Macomb sophomore.
- University President Michael Rao will host a student forum at 7 p.m. today in Pierpont Auditorium.
- Beginning January, student identification cards will no longer be known as the “Chip ID” because the chip will be removed. Because of this change, the card also is being redesigned.
- The coffee shop opening in the new library will accept flex dollars.
- If the new student union is built, funds for it will come from the campus improvement fee. The university will not add additional fees to tuition.
Rao gave Ebnit authority to disburse the money already collected from the fee. Options discussed include renovation of Bovee University Center and/or a student union building.
- Comedian and actress Janeane Garofalo will perform at 9 p.m. Nov. 15 in Rose Arena. Tickets cost $15 for lower bowl seats and $12 for upper bleachers.
- Nickelback will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 in Rose Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m. with general admission seating only. Ticket prices are $12 for Central students and $15 for the general public.
- The volunteer center is looking for a Santa Claus impersonator for the Festival of Trees. Anyone interested should visit the volunteer center in the lower level of the BUC.
- Many Registered Student Organizations said they are frustrated with the registration process. The Student Service Committee is currently reviewing comments, concerns and suggestions to make it easier for the 2002-03 academic year. E-mail comments to Barb Honer, Traverse City freshman, at honer1be@cmich.edu.
- Student concerns regarding campus services should be e-mailed to Steve Latour, Berkley senior, at USChief2016@yahoo.com.
