The information in this story is sourced from the Allegheny Student Government’s meeting minutes.

The Allegheny Student Government heard from guest speakers from the Office of Sustainability and ratified the First Responder’s Club at their General Assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Guest speakers
Director of Sustainability Kelly Boulton, ’02, and Sustainability Coordinator Kurt Hatcher, ’07, were both present as guest speakers from the Office of Sustainability. Their presentation centered around how past efforts and collaborations with ASG have improved sustainability on campus.
They specifically named efforts related to energy efficiency and reducing waste.
Boulton and Hatcher said goals for the future are to renovate current facilities in a sustainable manner and to further engage with and utilize the “Carrden” — the garden outside Carr Hall — as a potential carbon offset for the college’s operations. When responding to questions regarding McKinley’s Dining Hall’s recent transition to reusable bowls and plates, Boulton and Hatcher responded that while the reusable dishes and the green box program were both improvements in mitigating the college’s environmental impact, some issues are still being worked out for the future.
Reports
Director of Finance Dominic Juliana, ’26, reported on notable budgetary items for the week, including a “Leader Retreat to Splash Lagoon” for Outing Club leadership, which was approved at a cost of $1,099.68. In total, the weekly budgetary expenses approved by ASG were $4,706.
Director of Diversity and Inclusion Kaleialoha Froning, ’25, announced that a new course will be offered next semester called GHS*290-A1 Indigeneity, Health, and Justice. The class will be taught by Visiting Associate Professor of History Steven Farrelly-Jackson and is in the course catalog. Additionally, Froning said supplemental events related to the topic will occur on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14, with more concrete details to come soon.
Co-Director of Student Affairs Ben Keefer, ’27, announced that condoms and related sexual health products should be available by the end of this week. Co-Director of Student Affairs Kyra Jordan, ’25, announced that a new set of flyers for general dining feedback will be put up around campus this week. Jordan also reported that the first Dining Committee meeting went well.
Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Aidan McGrory, ’26, announced there will be an open tab in Grounds for Change on Nov. 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to talk about sustainability and answer frequently asked questions. Boulton and Hatcher will both be in attendance.
Class Senate Reports
Akari Brown, ’25, reported on behalf of the Class of 2025 that they are engaged in ongoing planning for senior week, which includes talking to local businesses and contacting the fire marshall to authorize the traditional senior project burning event in the spring.
Iris Styers, ’26, reported on behalf of the Class of 2026 that they would be rescheduling their meeting with Parkhurst. “(It) seems like they are ghosting us,” Styers said, according to the ASG meeting minutes.
Liam Shields, ’27, reported on behalf the Class of 2027 that tabling will occur in the lobby of the Henderson Campus Center on Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 to gather thank you notes for the food service staff.
George Asante, ’28, reported on behalf of the Class of 2028 that they will soon have meetings with First Year Class Dean Aacha Gregg about the spring semester and with Dean for Student Life Trae Yeckley.
President’s Report
President Ella DeRose, ’27, announced that a midyear report from ASG is in the works, with each committee chair writing about progress they have made so far. DeRose said the report will be released before the end of the semester.
New Business
Lastly, the First Responder’s Club was unanimously approved by ASG, making it the newest organization on campus.
ASG’s next GA will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, in room 301/302 of the campus center.