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President Chilton Speaks with Student Senate

President Chilton Speaks with Student Senate

Claire Caussade, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

On Sept. 29, The University of New Hampshire Student Senate, as well as University President Elizabeth Chilton, spoke about on-campus issues that concern students the most. Many of these issues included...

Candidates (from left to right) Josh Lopresti, Lily Butcher, Rachel Rowley, and Christian Kotumba prepare for the 2024 general student election debate hosted by the Student Senate in the MUB's Strafford Room.

Highlights from Tuesday’s Student Body President and Vice President Debate

Sophia Schlichtmann, Staff Writer March 27, 2024

What are Durham pedestrians, drivers and hall residents to do about e-scooters zooming down paths and hallways? Should students be financially compensated via honoraria for volunteer leadership positions?...

Student Senate members voting at Sunday's meeting.

Student Senate Update Oct. 22: Student Life Leadership Panel

Aimee Rothman, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

At the fifth meeting of the student senate, members of Student Life Leadership at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) hosted a question-and-answer session, where senators asked questions about issues...

University President James Dean hosted a Q&A about his retirement at the latest Student Senate meeting.

Student Senate Update: Q&A with President Dean

Aimee Rothman, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

DURHAM, NH- University of New Hampshire (UNH) President James Dean was the much-anticipated guest speaker at Student Senate’s weekly meeting last Sunday, Oct. 1.  After his retirement announcement,...

Student Senate had their first meeting of the year last Sunday.

Student Senate: The Loudest Wildcats on Campus

Aimee Rothman, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

DURHAM, NH- Peter T. Paul College’s Room 185 was nearly packed to the brim last Sunday evening, as the Student Senate held its first meeting of the year. While the agenda was rather introductory, the...

Durham, NH- Student Body President Emily Dennison (left), and Vice President Dina Rathke (right) pose for a photo after winning student body election.

Student Body President and Vice President Set Goals for Creating Change on Campus

Kaylin Moriarty, Staff Writer September 9, 2022

DURHAM – Sparked by their desire to initiate change on the University of New Hampshire (UNH) campus, senior Emily Dennison and sophomore Dina Rathke take on their roles as Student Body President and...

Student Senate 2021 General Election Results

Student Senate 2021 General Election Results

Cassie Hollasch March 31, 2021
Durham, NH -- On March 28, the Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) sent out an email to the student body regarding the general election results that are pending Senate approval. Sophia Spina and Alex Colella, who ran for student body president and vice president respectively, won the election, receiving 70.32% of the votes against their opponents, Sophia Litle and Samantha Rizzo. Meanwhile, the result for the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) Board Representative was one of the closest to date, with Reshma Giji winning the position over Jonathan Merheb by 1.29%. 

Student Senate election update

Cassie Hollasch March 14, 2021
Durham, NH -- On Feb. 1, the Student Senate at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) sent out an email regarding the search for “new Student Leaders for next year, including Student Body President and Vice-President (SBP/VP) and the University System Student Board Representative (USNH Board Rep.).” Students who were interested had to file a petition for their candidacy by Feb. 25. 
Student Senate Update- April 14, 2019: calls for recognition of non-Christian holidays, pressure during spring break

Student Senate Update- April 14, 2019: calls for recognition of non-Christian holidays, pressure during spring break

Hannah Donahue April 18, 2019
Senate Correspondent Benjamin Strawbridge delivers the highlights from the Student Senate's 22nd meeting of Session 40
Student Senate Update- April 7, 2019: ban on styrofoam, push for truncated domes

Student Senate Update- April 7, 2019: ban on styrofoam, push for truncated domes

April 11, 2019
Senate Correspondent Benjamin Strawbridge delivers the highlights from the Student Senate's 21st meeting of Session 40
Student Senate Update- March 31, 2019:  Re-election of Senate Speaker, budget proposals

Student Senate Update- March 31, 2019: Re-election of Senate Speaker, budget proposals

April 4, 2019
Senate Correspondent Benjamin Strawbridge delivers the highlights from the Student Senate's 20th meeting of Session 40
Student Senate Update - March 24, 2019: Speaker Nominations Commence, Body Seeks Equal Standing for Online Courses

Student Senate Update – March 24, 2019: Speaker Nominations Commence, Body Seeks Equal Standing for Online Courses

March 28, 2019
Senate Correspondent Benjamin Strawbridge delivers the highlights from the Student Senate’s 19th meeting of Session 40.
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