*This story contains a correction
ASWU members met with the General Education and Curriculum Committee* this week to discuss possible adjustments and changes to curriculum. The members reported back to ASWU at the Assembly meeting Feb. 18.
At the moment, there are four distinct areas under discussion: Freshman seminar, Core 150, Core 300 (for continuing studies), and the American Diversity and Global Perspective requirements.
The committee is trying to redefine the meaning of these requirements and attempting to create a sense of consistency in the set of materials and values which could be applied to all the courses that meet the requirement.
PROPOSALS
After the campus-wide vote last week, students passed Proposal 1, but Proposal 2 did not pass with the necessary two-thirds majority. Financial Vice President Kendra Hamilton said Proposal 1 now allows ASWU to restructure for increased efficiency. However, any changes to the ASWU Constitution can only be made after a student-wide vote.
CLUB UPDATES
Senior Alice Clawson, president of Jubilation, came to discuss the club. Jubliation is a club whose purpose is to glorify God through sacred dance, which is dance that is dedicated to God. Jubilation wishes to present dance as a valid form of worship and as a ministry tool.
Ballet, modern, sacred movement, advanced tap, jazz, men's epic dance, and Nia are offered for trained and untrained dancers alike.
There will be a Nia workshop on April 4 at noon. Their annual spring performance will be held April 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Questions may be directed to Clawson.
Sophomore Samantha Davis, president of the Ballroom Dance Club, was also present at the meeting to update ASWU about the club's activities.
They offered three major dances last semester along with weekly lessons and a series on the Lindy Hop. During Jan Term, they held two classes a week.
COORDINATOR REPORTS
Intramural coordinator John Ellings said soccer sign ups are due Saturday at the Hixson Union Building Information Desk.
SERVE coordinator Danika Heatherly said the Jamaica service learning Crush soda fundraiser was highly successful. There is one spot now available on the trip. If interested, contact Heatherly.
Senior class coordinator Katie Zerkel said seniors who missed the graduation fair can order caps and gowns online. The senior boat cruise is scheduled for May 9.
"The Vagina Monologues" will be presented on campus April 7. On April 6, there will be a movie screening explaining the background behind the production.
The Whitworthian will also be hosting Prime Times in dorms to increase online readership and foster student involvement. Whitworthian Prime Times will be on Monday, Feb. 23, in Stewart and Duvall, and on Feb. 24 in Warren.
This weekend will be the last of the home games for basketball. Women are playing Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. and men will be playing at 3 p.m.
CAMPUS VIBES
ASWU President Obe Quarless said Jess Dozier, executive chef for Sodexo, said the month of February will be the first month in which savings from going trayless will be quantifiable.
Contact Iris Wu at iris.wu@whitworthian.com.
Editor's note: This story and other ASWU coverage will soon be found in the Inside the Chambers blog.
*The originial story incorrectly associated Brian Benzel, vice president for finance and administration, with this meeting. Benzel met with all ASWU members on Tuesday, Feb. 17 in their GE-330 class time, not with the GECCO committee members.
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