The Associated Students of the University of Arizona completed budget appropriations for all clubs for the fall semester and discussed the upcoming Homecoming Week and events.
Committee reports
During the final budget appropriations meeting, the Budget and Oversight Committee approved $18,553 to go towards various on-campus organizations’ events. Budget appropriations requests for student organizations are now closed but will open back up for the spring 2026 semester.
The Elections and Policy Committee once again met with the elections commissioner. The committee is still in the process of finalizing and reviewing the election code. The code will be brought to the senate for discussion at the next senate meeting in two weeks.
One notable date on the elections calendar is the Impact Series on Nov. 18 from 5-6 p.m. in the ASUA classroom in the Student Union Memorial Center. The series will cover election information for anyone interested in running for ASUA Senate.
“This will give information and surface level things that people will want to know about the election and how it works and roles,” College of Nursing Senator Emma Stanek said.
The Projects and Outreach Committee highlighted updates to the ASUA website as well as the new first-year student position.
“This is a brand new position to allow our first year students to be able to provide their feedback, their insight and their expertise as it relates to being a student on this campus,” Executive Vice President Benjamin Huffman said.
University updates
Huffman also highlighted that Homecoming spirit week begins on Nov. 3. ASUA encourages students to participate, and all information on events and daily themes throughout the week can be found on ASUA’s Instagram account.
In collaboration with university leadership, ASUA announced it is working on a one-stop-shop to simplify access to student services. These services include advising, mental health, financial and academic support.
“There’s also an ongoing evaluation of student fees and whether they currently meet the needs of our students,” Huffman said. “That’s something ASUA in general will focus a lot more on next semester with their Student Service Fee Board.”
Student Union updates
Huffman spoke about student and student organization concerns regarding the accessibility and affordability of reserving spaces in the student union for events. ASUA is working with the student union to make these spaces more accessible to clubs.
Administration and leadership updates
The Arizona Board of Regents is coming to UA soon along with the student governments from NAU and ASU. The senate is excited to speak and collaborate with the Board of Regents and student representatives from other Arizona universities.
