SGA discusses campus improvements, cultural celebrations, and accessibility initiatives
By LEO QI · The Johns Hopkins News-Letter · October 1, 2024
The 112th Student Government Association (SGA) convened on Tuesday, Sept. 24 for their weekly meeting, led by Senate President Nasreen Naqvi. President Stone Meng informed attendees that the executive team would meet with University President Ronald J. Daniels the following week to discuss student suggestions. Meng also introduced proposals to improve accessibility in the university’s new scheduling software, 25Live, and to refurbish classroom infrastructure. Additionally, Meng presented a survey on university transportation issues with the goal of gathering data to share with the administration.
Following a 10-minute cohort discussion, the meeting continued with the first readings of proposed bills. Senator Cynthia Sanchez Hidalgo introduced the Hispanic Heritage Month Latine Caucus Tabling Funding Bill, which seeks to partner with La Michoacana, a local Latine ice cream shop, to support Hopkins’ Latino population.
In the second readings, both the October Tabling Bill and the SGA Leadership Workshop Bill were passed unanimously without further debate. Senator Zachary Bahar then presented the Apples and Honey Funding Bill, which aims to distribute apples and honey to the student body in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. In response to a question about regulations regarding festive events, Bahar explained, “We simply want to explain the holiday to the Hopkins population and share some sweet treats.”