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.