The AUSA Senate members discussed the lack of dialogue between senators and organizations and expressed hope for better relations in the future at the meeting last week.

AUSA President Max Goldberg was still enthused. “I’m happy to see these points being addressed and I hope to see more of this type of attendance from the student body in the future.”

He was referring to the number of students attending the meeting. Next, the Senators listed the Senate’s accomplishments for this year.

Academically, the Senate oversaw a counseling program for middle school science students (TAG), initiated a Senior Mentor Program and expanded the Collegiate Readership Program.

More than 15 new organizations received licensing with over $670,000 given out to all DU’s student groups. The Senate implemented a welcome back program for study-abroad students. Relay for Life was brought to DU; and the process to create and license student organizations was simplified.

Campus-wide events saw perhaps the greatest growth. A tsunami relief luncheon was organized, rappers Snoop Dogg and The Game were brought to Magness Arena, Pepsi machines began taking Flex meal cards and picnic tables were placed on the south side of campus.

“We have all been working hard to make DU a better place for students and I think we are closer to that now than when we took office,” said President Pro Tempe Jaime Conry.

Thursday, May 17, will see an open forum for on-and-off-campus students to discuss relations between the DU community and surrounding neighborhoods. It will be held in the Driscoll Ballroom at 6- p.m. A buffet-style dinner will be provided. The hope is to alleviate some of the tensions between DU students and local neighbors.