Student assembly this week discussed plans for the new residence hall, funding requests, and an amendment to the constitution.
Dr. Jay V. Kahn, Vice President for Finance and Planning, updated information regarding the new residence hall, which will be called Pondside IV.
Architecture firm Perkins and Will is the company behind the planning and construction of the building, completion being expected by August 2016.
Pondside IV will be 85 thousand square feet, five levels, and three classrooms. It will be able to house 358 students.
Keene Cannabis Coalition requested $399 for an upcoming legalization march in Boston on May 2.
The request was made by incoming president Miles Duhamel for transportation to and from the march.
Duhamel said that this was a student activism group that has had a slow time getting started and the march could be the first of many opportunities for them.
The motion to give the club $250 was carried.
The next request was for 500 dollars towards a generator for the carnival to be held on April 30. The request passed unanimously.
Keene State Debate Club requested a transfer of funds. Incoming treasurer Robert Koolis represented the club in asking for $600 to be transferred to supplies and 100 dollars to professional services from $700 in travel funds. The requested passed with none opposed.
A change to the dress code in the constitution was approved as well, requesting business casual attire with two infractions counting as an absence.
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