Student Senate Meeting Minutes
10/27/26
President Noelle Buckley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Prayer and reflection by Dominic Taylor.
Members Present: Noelle Buckley, Ariana Florez Diaz, Karli Zetah, Angel Garcia, Bobby Skemp, Rylee O’Konek, Elliot Marr, Cannon Manley, Bella Stone, Caroline Paulson, Julissa Zuniga, Yeelou Xiong, Nora Millner, Vincent Castillo, Matthew Misko, Suzette Alvarez, Fareedah Oyesola, Lydia Hawkins, Simone Roman Vega, Madeleine Moua, Melissa Torres, Dominic Taylor, Brajan Baszak, Ife Alese (Itunu Okunsanya), Jocelyn Jimenez Ramos
Members Absent: Bella Norris, Grace Leis, Jaedyn Fellenz, Libby Dellessio
Guest Speaker: Roger Haydock – Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Thanked students for choosing Saint Mary’s University and serving on Student Senate.
- He shared two stories from his time at Saint Mary’s.
- He and his roommate started a weekly student newspaper called The Troll.
- He helped establish a service organization involving students from the three colleges in Winona called the Triaction College Group. They focused on giving back to the community through service.
- Ended by saying thank you to Student Senate members for their service to the community.
Executive Board Reports
Noelle Buckley, President
- The Career fair is on Wednesday, October 28 from 10 AM to 1 PM. There are many employers and opportunities for jobs and internships, as well as free headshots! Attendance is encouraged.
Angel Garcia, Vice President of Financial Affairs
- The next finance committee meeting is on November 2 at 12:15 PM in the basement of Toner.
Bobby Skemp, Vice President of Campus Affairs
- Thank you for your help during highway cleanup!
Grace Leis, Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Nothing to report.
Bella Norris, Vice President of Public Affairs
- On Tuesday, November 3, there will be vans taking students to the campus polling locations at 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, and 1 PM.
- Ishbel is looking for another van driver, so if you are van certified contact Ishbel Wilson and Noelle Buckley.
Karli Zetah, Vice President of Student Affairs
- Wednesday: Men’s Soccer at home at 7:00 PM.
- Friday: Women’s Volleyball at St. Olaf; Women’s Hockey at UW-River Falls; Men’s Hockey at home at 7:00 PM.
- Saturday: Women’s Volleyball at Bethel; Cross Country at St. Olaf for the MIAC Championships; Women’s Soccer at home for Senior Day at 1:00 PM; Men’s Hockey at home at 2:00 PM; Men’s Soccer at home at 3:30 PM; Women’s Hockey at home at 7:00 PM.
Jaedyn Fellenz, Vice President of Media and Communications
- Nothing to report.
Rylee O’Konek, Vice President of Administrative Affairs
- For those of you that are part of the ethics committee, please stay after for our brief meeting.
Ariana Flores Diaz, Vice President of Multicultural Affairs
- BSA is hosting a Halloween costume contest on October 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Salvi Hall.
- Por La Cultura is hosting a Day of the Dead Celebration on November 5 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the common room.
- Zeta Delta is hosting First Generation Trivia Night on November 8 at 1:00 PM in Toner 9.
- The Zeta Delta Induction Ceremony is on November 13 at 6:30 PM in the common room.
- There is a Biodiversity of Belize study abroad opportunity for Spring 2027, and the application deadline is November 2; for more information contact Jennifer Biederman or Vicki McDonald.
Scott Walker, Advisor
- Thank you for your participation in the letters to legislators event and highway cleanup!
Class Officer Reports
Freshmen
- Nothing to report.
Sophomores
- Nothing to report.
Juniors
- Nothing to report.
Seniors
- Nothing to report.
Senator Concerns:
- Vincent Castillo: Can we look into better WiFi in Saint Joes?
- Lydia Hawkins: There is an upcoming soccer game where you can win a $50 Amazon gift card!
- Brajan Baszak: The International Center is hosting a celebration for el día de los muertos. Mexican hot chocolate and other items will be available!
Adjournment
Motion made to Adjourn- Simone Roman Vega
Seconded- Cannon Manley
Adjourned at 7:14 PM.
