Carnegie Mellon University

Senate Week

Senate Week is a time for students to connect with their Student Senate. Throughout the week, members of Senate will be hosting fun events around campus. Come by for free food, games and giveaways while:

  • Learning more about what Senate has been up to!
  • Sharing what you think Senate should be working on!
  • Finding out how to get involved in Student Government!

Questions about Senate Week can be directed to Prithu Pareek (senate-president@andrew.cmu.edu).

Schedule of Events

Monday

Food Trucks
Come grab free food and chat with your Senators!
When: Monday, April 3rd, 5 - 9 PM
Where: The Fence

Tuesday

Inflatable Games w/ Senate
Have some fun while playing games like life-size Hungry Hungry Hippos and an American Ninja Warrior Obstacle course!
When: Tuesday, April 4th, 3 - 8:30 PM
Where: CFA Lawn

Journey of Resilience: Amanda Nguyen’s Work in the Fight Against Asian Hate and Sexual Assault
The Office for Institutional Equity and Title IX and the Undergraduate Student Senate is delighted to invite you to a lecture with Amanda Nguyen titled “Journey of Resilience: Amanda Nguyen’s Work in the Fight Against Asian Hate and Sexual Assault.” You can register for the event here.
When: Tuesday, April 4th, 5 - 6 PM
Where: Tepper Simmons Auditorium

Wednesday

Senate Outreach and Merch Giveaways
Come chat with your Senators and have a chance to win some free merch!
When: Wednesday, April 5th, 3 - 8 PM
Where: UC Merson Courtyard

Thursday

First Lectures
An annual event hosted by Senate’s Campus Life Committee. First Lectures is an event inspired by Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture, and it gives graduating seniors a chance to reflect on their time here at CMU and share it with others. This year we will have a chance to hear from: Astha Tripathi, Lisa Leung, Melissa Yeung, Michelle Zhang, Nisha Bhargava, Sam Thompson, Thomas Fong, and Vish Pagarani. Refreshments will be provided!
When: Thursday, April 6th, 7 - 9 PM
Where: UC Danforth Conference Room

Friday

Ice Cream Sunday Bar
Come grab some ice cream with Senate!
When: Friday, April 7th, 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Where: Outside UC Connan Room, 1st Floor