At last night’s ASUO Senate meeting, the senate granted every student request and confirmed the Freshman Representative and new DFC members.

The first special request was from the Young Americans For Liberty to attend a national conference for the National Young Americans For Liberty. The group was recognized by ASUO last year and looks forward to attending conferences in the future. Following this request, the Black Women of Achievement requested funds for community outreach.

Safe Ride approached the senate to cover beverage and food expenses for their “Let’s Talk About It” sexual assault prevention panel and council. The event will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19 and is open for all students. Senator Iversen, who has attended previously, voiced his clear support.

“I went last year and I believe it is an important part of the community and is very informative,” said Iversen.

ASUO also confirmed funding for the Student Bar Association to compete in a national competition which could help bring the Law School fresh notoriety. This is the first time senate has funded the Bar Association for this competition. Senate members expressed their desire for ways the Association to engage the larger campus community with what it gains from participation in the competition.

Contrasting a vigorous confirmation process last week, the senate dealt with Freshman Representative nominee Hao Tan. Senator Oh spoke on Tan’s behalf, citing his impressive answers during the interview process for the position. The senate confirmed Tan with eyes all around and welcomed him to the table.

The senate also approved new DFC member at large Evan Roth and DFC member Jake Derman. The senate questioned future DFC members about dealing with stress when it comes to the budget and keeping cultural competency in mind.

By the end of the night ASUO senate funded all special requests seen and confirmed all confirmations brought before them.

Also on the agenda, was nominations for new senate treasurer, as Senator Emeritus Charlie Pontrelli submitted his resignation from ASUO earlier this week. Senators Iversen and Tan accepted nominations and will vie for the position at next week’s meeting.

For more information on the ASUO and senate members, visit the site or attend senate meetings in the Walnut room in the EMU on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.