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Appropriation SR 1180: In Support of the Engineering Expo 2011
Agenda Item: In Support of the Engineering Expo 2011
Date: January 31, 2011
Committee: Finance Committee
Sponsors: Cristina Loreto, College of Arts and Sciences Senator; Janice Rubio, At Large Senator; Daniel Gonzalez, College of Arts and Sciences Senator;
In Support of the Engineering Expo 2011
WHEREAS, Florida International University’s vision is to lead a student-centered urban public research university that is both locally and globally engaged;
WHEREAS, The Student Government Council at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus is committed to improving the overall student experience by fostering student life, encouraging community involvement, and embracing diversity;
WHEREAS, The Engineering Expo is an exciting and dynamic educational experience designed to engage and expose our local schools and colleges to the wonders of science and engineering;
WHEREAS, Over 150 FIU student volunteers are gathering to become tour guides, demonstrators, and teachers to the mysteries of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields;
WHEREAS, The Engineering Student Committee promotes unity among the engineering organizations, and encourages students’ participation in activities around the University;
WHEREAS, The Engineering Expo will provide exposure to science and engineering for local public school students, encouraging them to consider careers in engineering, science, and technology professions;
WHEREAS, The Engineering Expo will take place at the Engineering Center on February 25th, 2011;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Student Government Council – Modesto A. Maidique Campus will appropriate $801.00 to the Engineering Expo for pizza and sodas for the FIU students that are volunteering at this event.
Status
Passed unanimously by the Senate, awaiting President’s signature.
Final Vote
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Resolution SR 1175: In Opposition of Florida Senate Bill 234
Agenda Item: In Opposition of Florida Senate Bill 234 Date: January 24, 2011
Sponsors: Hector Mujica, College of Business Administration Senator; Cristina Loreto, At-Large Senator; Chris Cabral, College of Arts and Sciences Senator.
In Opposition of Florida Senate Resolution 234
WHEREAS, The Student Government Association’s purpose is to ensure that students’ concerns are addressed in the immediate governance and policy development of Florida International University at all levels, in order to provide an official voice and action on behalf of the student body;
WHEREAS, Campus safety is one of the main concerns faced by students at many universities, including Florida International University;
WHEREAS, In the past decade there have been several gun related incidents on college campuses around the United States, including the 2000 University of Arkansas shooting, the 2002 University of Arizona shooting, and the most recent 2007 shooting at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia;
WHEREAS, Fire arms on University grounds presents a grave safety concern to the Student Body of Florida International University;
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 234, introduced by Senator Greg Evers of Florida Senate District Two, proposes that “a person in compliance with the terms of a concealed carry license may carry openly notwithstanding specified provisions, [and] limits a prohibition on carrying a concealed weapon or firearm into an elementary or secondary school facility, career center, or college or university facility to include only a public elementary or secondary school facility or administration building, etc;”
WHEREAS, S.B. 234 would allow Florida to become an open-carry state; it would limit people from carrying concealed weapons in a police station, courthouse, or public elementary, middle and high schools, but it would allow gun owners to carry concealed weapons on a university campus;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Student Government Council of Modesto A. Maidique Campus condemns Senate Bill 234 by Senator Greg Evers, strongly encourages the Florida Senate to reject this bill as it stands, and should it pass, urges Governor Rick Scott to veto the bill for the safety of the Florida State University System.
Proviso: A copy of this resolution shall be sent to Senator Greg Evers, Senate President Mike Haridopolis, Senator Anitere Flores, State Representative Esteban Bovo, State Representative Mark Pafford, State Representative Trudi Williams, State Representative Juan C. Zapata and Governor Rick Scott’s Office to express this council’s disapproval of the proposed Senate Bill.
Status
Submitted, placed on January 24, 2011 Agenda.
Final Vote
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Appropriation SR 1068: To Fund the Law School’s Digital Signage Project
Agenda Item: To Fund the Law School’s Digital Signage Project Date: 11/22/2010
Committee: Finance Committee
Sponsors: Cristina Loreto, Senator At-Large; Janice Rubio, Senator At-Large; Kevin Gonzalez, Senator for the College of Business; Macarena Jimenez, Lower Division Senator.
To Fund the Law School’s Digital Signage Project
WHEREAS, Student Government Association promotes overall programming that is beneficial to students in order to better represent and spread knowledge within and beyond FIU;
WHEREAS, The FIU Law School is one of the most selective law schools in America, the second most diverse, and one of the few schools with a majority-female population;
WHEREAS, The Digital Signage is a software that provides electronic display of information, advertising, and other messages;
WHEREAS, This program will increase student knowledge of events in and around campus, not just at the Law School, bringing the community of FIU students closer than ever before;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Student Government Council – Modesto A. Maidique Campus will appropriate $1,0001,950 3,250 to the Law School for the Digital Signage.
In favor: 16; Opposed: 7; Abstentions: 1; Status: Vetoed by Vice President Rosa Jones.
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