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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. 
Fitzgerald reflects on year as Senate elections begin

Fitzgerald reflects on year as Senate elections begin

Cassie Hollasch March 5, 2021
The Student Senate at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) began a new chapter in the fall of 2020 following allegations of general misconduct by the Senate members as well as providing a “hostile climate toward women Senators.” With ample leadership experience, political science and history dual-major Nicholas Fitzgerald, a junior at the time, believed that he could lead the organization towards its original purpose: to make decisions that serve the students best. 

Student Senate hosts town hall on dining concerns

Hannah Donahue October 2, 2020
In a virtual town hall with the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Student Senate, the executive director for hospitality service Bill McNamara said that UNH Dining is considering new ways to increase efficiency in the dining halls without compromising safety.
Student Senate discuses diversity

Student Senate discuses diversity

Hannah Donahue March 12, 2020

In a continuation of ongoing deliberations between the recovering Student Senate and University of New Hampshire (UNH) administration, the body once again suspended parliamentary procedures on Sunday,...

On the Spot with Student Senate Interim Speaker Devon Guyer

On the Spot with Student Senate Interim Speaker Devon Guyer

Hannah Donahue March 5, 2020
In April 2019, then-Campus Structure Council Chair Devon Guyer, having just been handed defeat in the recent student body presidential elections, loss the race for the Student Senate speakership to then-incumbent Nicholas LaCourse, who seemed all but set to preside over the body’s Officer Corps and Sunday meetings for another year.
Senate talks Title IX, confirms Interim Speaker Guyer

Senate talks Title IX, confirms Interim Speaker Guyer

Hannah Donahue March 5, 2020
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Student Senate, aided by members of UNH administration, led a discussion on internal Title IX reform and confirmed Devon Guyer as their interim speaker on Sunday, March 1.
Student Senate resumes, Guyer named speaker

Student Senate resumes, Guyer named speaker

Hannah Donahue February 27, 2020
University of New Hampshire (UNH) Dean of Students John T. Kirkpatrick spoke with members of the Student Senate body on Sunday, Feb. 23 in their first meeting since Dec. 2019, discussing how best to move forward after the public release of the Executive Inquiry Summary.
Student Senate under investigation, LaCourse and Cerullo resign

Student Senate under investigation, LaCourse and Cerullo resign

Hannah Donahue February 13, 2020
An anonymous former member of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Student Senate provided information to The New Hampshire in late November 2019 that kickstarted an ongoing investigation by the university’s administration regarding a “hostile climate toward women Senators” as well as allegations of general misconduct by members of Senate leadership. 

Matter of UNH Student Senate

Hannah Donahue February 13, 2020

In November 2019 a former member of the UNH Student Senate (Senate) spoke with reporters and editors from The New Hampshire about their concerns that more experienced members of the Senate took advantage...

Student Senate Update: Nov. 24, 2019 - Senate resumes budget, ASL Campaigns in penultimate meeting of semester

Student Senate Update: Nov. 24, 2019 – Senate resumes budget, ASL Campaigns in penultimate meeting of semester

Hannah Donahue December 6, 2019
Senate Correspondent Benjamin Strawbridge delivers the highlights from the Student Senate’s eighth meeting of Session 41
Student Senate Update: Oct. 27, 2019 - Senate reviews Student Rights, Rules and Responsibilities

Student Senate Update: Oct. 27, 2019 – Senate reviews Student Rights, Rules and Responsibilities

Bret Belden October 31, 2019
Senate Correspondent Benjamin Strawbridge delivers the highlights from the Student Senate’s sixth meeting of Session 41
Student Senate Update: Oct. 20, 2019 – Senate debates proposed e-scooter program on UNH campus

Student Senate Update: Oct. 20, 2019 – Senate debates proposed e-scooter program on UNH campus

Bret Belden October 24, 2019
Senate Correspondent Benjamin Strawbridge delivers the highlights from the Student Senate’s fifth meeting of Session 41
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