The Allegheny Student Government meeting on Tuesday and began with a presentation by guest speaker Director of Sustainability Kelly Boulton, ’02, who informed the assembly on the state of Allegheny’s sustainability and carbon neutrality efforts.
Guest Speaker
Boulton updated ASG with progress from 2020 onwards, reporting a 40% reduction in water and a 23% reduction in energy usage. Recently, water heaters in seven different buildings such as Baldwin Hall have been updated to incorporate energy efficient technologies, which Boulton said, combined with state financial incentives, saved enough money within the first few months of operation to offset the cost of their installation.
Boulton noted that the renovation of Reis Hall will include the introduction of heat pumps to a fifth building on campus, a heating technology upgrade which does not rely on natural gas.
The Office of Sustainability is analyzing rooftops across campus that could support new solar panel installations, which could potentially provide 30-60% of Allegheny College’s power depending on the eventual scale, Boulton said.
Due to the 119th Congress’ passage of the tax and spending cut bill on July 4, which includes rapidly removing funding for green energy incentives, the college would need to begin construction on these projects before the July 4, 2026, deadline to receive up to 40% cost rebates in incentives.
Committee Reports
Director of Finance Dominic Juliana, ’26, announced that the finance committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. The total expenditure for budgetary requests last week was $2,740.28, with $800 going to AC Cheer’s coaching expense and $391.25 to the Outing Club for a trip.
Co-Directors of Student Affairs Iris Styers, ’26, and Lyra Lindsay, ’27, announced they will table on Friday, Oct. 31, to hand out harm reduction supplies before the Halloween weekend.
Attorney General Anna Kohler, ’26, reminded the assembly to take advantage of Gator Day programming next Tuesday.
Chief of Staff Kenzie Hughes, ’26, directed committee reports from ASG sub-committees.
Kohler reported on behalf of the Curriculum Committee that there will be revisions to the Astronomy minor, and the literature and creative writing tracks in the English major, as well as minor revisions to the courses Global Health Studies 150 and Art 220. Hughes reported that the Academic Standards and Awards Committee appointed Professor of Community & Justice Studies Jennifer Franz and herself to work with the Student Enrichment Committee’s nominees, Brayden Devinney, ’26, and Professor of Communication, Media, & Performance Vesta Silva, on the Student Awards subcommittee. The Academic Standards and Awards Committee is currently working on balancing the days in each half of the fall semester and ensure fall break is always in the first half.
Class Senate Reports
Class of 2026 President Sydni Junker reported that the budget for Senior Week is being formed and that a second event for the semester is being planned.
Class of 2027 President Kirandeep Khroud reported the class is planning an event to take place during finals.
Class of 2029 President Niki Hineman reported that the class has reserved the Gator Quad for an event on Nov. 14.
Executive Reports
Vice President Douglas Malcolm, ’26, reported that television installation in McKinley’s dining hall will be done by Information Technologies and will “hopefully” be installed before Thanksgiving.
President Chezka Quinola, ’27, reported to the General Assembly that Gator Day, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, will feature a large amount of programming across campus, with the primary feature being a “Taste of Meadville” event in the Henderson Campus Center from 12-2 p.m. featuring local food. Additionally, Nov. 4 is election day and Quinola reminded everyone to vote. Finally, she said there willl be an accessibility walk on Nov. 10 to determine places that could be improved.
ASG’s next GA will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, in room 301/302 of the campus center.
