January 10, 2024

January 12, 2024

Minutes 01/10/2024

 

Attendees: Tricia, Sarah, Scott, Will, Jonas, Faith, Danny, 

 

Student Center Updates

  • Sarah did some cleaning, ordered a new toaster, knife, etc. and will order new sponges, and other things.
  • Sarah also was given a wish list from previous reps for computer equipment. 
    • Basically 3 workstations (monitors, keyboards, mouses)
    • Sarah will order the things from Amazon now. 
  • There was an idea of making a quiet zoom call corner behind the kitchen.
    • Could we suggest people use the back room?
  • Snack czar ($100 budget/month, from APO): 
    • Scott will ask MIT cookie monsters about Stop + Shop account (or ANTHONY MEZA - what do you know about this?) so we could set one up.
    • An alternative is having a WHOI corporate credit card – but still have to file reimbursement request. 

 

Open House

  • From initial commitments meeting:
    • Open House: Faith + Will (MIT), Caroline (WHOI) (+ Megan and Natalie possibly as legacy support)
  • Dates: March 11-12, 2024
  • Previously it was mostly social things that students organized.
    • Tricia can also ask ECs to give tours or figure something else out.
    • Types of activities: at MIT – ice cream and Muddy Charles, at WHOI – axe throwing/candlepin bowling. Also meeting Q&A sessions with current students Lunches and dinners paid by APO that are open to the whole student community. 
      • Departments also did some separate stuff: AOSE had boba with all accepted students to talk with current students
      • Maybe a good idea to have some set aside time for department-specific open house events.
    • Tricia and Sarah will block off some time for now and Serena will contact union to see what the status is for open house. 

Winter Retreat Updates (Anthony)

  • Currently, there is underenrollment in the winter retreat.
    • As a result, the cost isn’t fully covered, but Christine Charette may be able to get some APO funds for it. 

 

Miscellaneous

  • Cape Cod Bagels – start date: February 6
  • Are there new Buffins Fairies? To ask Caroline–  if not, Serena will seek new fairies.
  • Swag for admitted students – Faith to ask Ciara about it, otherwise Sarah can open up design contest. 
    • Could also use a design for merch for current students.