The Student Senate approved four appointments by the ASUO Executive during a meeting Wednesday night, filling seats in the Senate and the ASUO Constitution Court.
Senators unanimously approved Junior Nick Hudson to Academic Senate Seat 15, which deals with social sciences.
Hudson was one of three candidates for the position, although one dropped out, Senator Rodrigo Moreno-Villamar said.
The Senate also approved Courtney Warner to fill a vacant undergraduate seat on the court. Petkun said Warner will bring a “new and fresh perspective” to the ASUO.
The Senate unanimously approved Brigid Turner for the second-year law student position on the court as well.
Elections Coordinator Kelly Cheeseman was also unanimously approved by the Senate. She began working in the spring, Petkun said.
“She’s really impressed me in spearheading attempts … to learn from, for lack of a better word, mistakes the elections board has made in the past,” Petkun said, citing past conflicts that resulted from elections scheduled during exams and busy times for students.
Cheeseman, who has a background in public relations, said she plans to use free advertising space on Lane Transit District busses. The ASUO can use the space to advertise for elections and ASUO events.
After a lengthy discussion, the Senate voted 10-3 to grant a transfer of $411 to MEChA to create a paid Web site designer position.
Senate Treasurer Eden Cortez announced the Senate surplus is now $44,944 a different total than the $51,862 announced at the Oct. 27 meeting.

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