The Associated Students of the University of Wyoming voted Tuesday to award money for two Recognized Student Organizations funding board events and approved two administrative changes.
The Association of Students Interested in China was given final approval by the senate for $7,000 to host a concert and workshops to learn how to play traditional Chinese instruments.
One senator expressed hesitance about funding a second large-scale Chinese culture event.
“Last week we spent $10,000 on an RSO that was doing a Chinese cultural event. I was just curious to do something where we could combine the Chinese culture into one event and would cost a little less and still have the educational value,” Sen. Adam Lehmitz said. “We only have $120,000 total. Maybe we could find a way to consolidate.”
“It’s not really our job as a senate to micromanage the RSOs,” countered Sen. Misty O’Lexey.
Wyoming Swing Club was awarded $1,550 for a Halloween Bash on Oct. 27. The event will feature a swing dancing lesson and then a social dance for everyone to practice the new skills.
The biggest concern at the RSO funding board on Monday was that the event was being held off campus.
“I know how hard it is to get into the Union, even months in advance. They have really put the research into this event,” said Sen. Kat Hasley. The event was approved unanimously.
According to Director of Finance Chris Haakinson, the RSO funding board has spent 33 percent of the RSO dollars and the account has $85,000 remaining.
The senate changed the name and job description of the Director of Programming and Sustainability. The new position now includes additional outreach duties and will be known as Director of Institutional Development.
ASUW President Joel Defebaugh described the change as “a new focus.”
Defebaugh also encouraged senators to begin work on the issues on which they wish to enact change.
“Now is the time to push forward with the initiatives you ran with as a senator,” he said.
