The ASUI voted to cut the expenditure for purchasing tickets for Bangladesh Night for senators from $390 to $225 at its meeting Wednesday night.
The cut, in Senate Bill F25-B2, passed unanimously. The original $390 budget that allowed for the purchase of 26 tickets was reduced to $225 for 15 tickets for the Saturday, Sept. 27 event.
This adjustment was proposed by Sen. Izaak Krohn, at Vice President Bryant Sitts’ recommendation, due to a decrease in ASUI’s budget.
“Again, our budget is much smaller than we’ve ever had before,” Sitts said. “We are wanting to spread the wealth among all clubs and organizations.”
The University of Idaho Fiscal Year 2026 budget was cut by $5 million on Aug. 15 as part of a 3% cut to all state departments and agencies. It was announced on Sept. 17 that this 3% reduction would be applied to Fiscal Year 2027 and onward.
ASUI also passed Resolution F25- R2, which further vocalized its stance against political violence and offered condolences for affected families, especially that of the recently assassinated Charlie Kirk. Last week’s ASUI session passed a similar resolution on Nepalese protests.
Residence Hall Association President Owen Allenger announced two new events for students living on-campus. These events include a grab-and-go breakfast on the Theophilus Tower lawn on Thursday, Sept. 30, and the Surf-ish event, which will be held in the Wallace Residence Center Eatery on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 5-7 p.m. Both events are free for current dorm residents.
Many new members of the ASUI President’s Cabinet introduced themselves at the beginning of the meeting.
Sam Jackson is the director of academic affairs, Sofia Easton is the director of public relations, the director of traditions is Starlena Davis, the director of administrative affairs is Alma Azocar Argurto, Lance Butikofer is the director of finance, Isabelle Higgins is the director of campus involvement, Lexy Blais is the director of athletics and Amrtansh Morya is the director of diversity, health and wellness.
Director of Campus Involvement Higgins is planning a Trick or Treat at the Theophilus Tower event; more information will be released at a later date.
ASUI meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Clearwater-Whitewater room in the ISUB. Meetings are open to the public.
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