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Oregon daily emerald worldwide you can read the emerald from anywhere in the world. WWW. dailyemerald.com Student Senate faces two departures ■Student senators Andrew Schneider and Scott Shoji re sign, and Eric Pfeiffe steps down as ombudsman By Jeremy Lang Oregon Daily Emerald In the Student Senate’s first meeting of winter term, two sena tors announced their resignation from office, and one senator an nounced his resignation from his position as senate ombudsman. Although neither attended Wednesday night’s meeting, Sen ate President Jessica Timpany an nounced that Sens. Andrew Schneider and Scott Shoji have re signed from the senate. In a letter read by Timpany, Sho ji said, “The arena of politics is not my forte.” Schneider was named in a grievance filed in the ASUO Con stitution Court by senior Scott Austin in November. In it, Austin accused the summer senate of nonfulfillment of duties and abuse of power, issues that dominated much of the senate debate in No vember and December. Constitution Court Chief Justice Jeremy Gibbons said the court is still deliberating on the grievance. Sen. Eric Pfeiffer also an nounced he is stepping down as senate ombudsman.-although he will continue to serve on the sen ate itself. As ombudsman, Pfeiffer was in charge of interpreting ASUO rules and investigating grievances filed by students in the senate. This included a grievance similar to Austin’s filed by former senator Autumn DePoe. Pfeiffer said investigating De Poe’s grievance didn’t specifically cause him to resign, he just needed time to work on other projects. “Ethically speaking, I’d rather be involved doing more positive things,” Pfeiffer said. The resignations on Wednesday Senate news The Student Senate currently has three seats open and is missing an ombudsman. Students interested in running for a senate seat can get information at the ASUO Executive office. The Senate will chose a new om budsman from three nominees at next week’s meeting. and one from last term leave three of the 18 senate seats open. ASUO President Wylie Chen said he doesn’t foresee the open positions causing any trouble for the senate. Senate continued from page 1A issues on a local, campus level. In the old budget model, decisions regarding faculty compensation were typically handed down from the State Board of Higher Educa tion. The flexibility afforded the University under the new budget model caused increased expecta tions on the part of many faculty. The SBC White Paper, which is still in draft stage, outlines a plan that will increase average faculty compensation “a minimum of 2.5 percent per year over and above cost-of-living” for an estimated five to seven years until a goal of 95 percent parity with comparator institutions is reached. The White Paper includes pos sible sources for funding, includ ing a reallocation of current funds, increased enrollment and in creased tuition. Members of the SBC, who ad dressed many preliminary con cerns posed by University sena tors, stressed that the White Paper is still being developed. An up coming University Town Hall Meeting, scheduled for Jem. 26 at 3 p.m. in 177 Lawrence Hall, will further explore and rework the White Paper. Other senate business included the confirmation of Jane Gordon, associate dean of student pro grams and affairs to the Commit tee on Committees and a moment of silence in memory of Jane Gray, a biology professor who died Sun day. Hillel continued from page 1A Hillel’s mission, according to Hil lel director Jeff Klein. Nationally, Hillel is trying to cross religious boundaries and become involved with community action and vol unteerism projects. “Instead of just being a home away from home for Jewish stu dents, we want to interact with the campus and local community on social issues,” Klein said. Klein said Hillel hasn’t decided on the specific issues it will tackle, but he said some of the money will be dedicated to starting up the new Social Action Center, which will serve as a network of both reli gious and secular groups that have interests in social involvement and volunteerism. “We want it to be a place where people can come in and find out about all the volunteer opportuni ties around,” Klein said. The center would also provide a space for groups to come togeth er and work on different social is sues, according to Jamuna Golden, ASUO Women’s Center office as sistant. The Women’s Center, along with the ASUO, OSPIRG, Students for Choice and many other groups, is involved.in creat ing the center. “A lot of issues overlap. It’s good when groups can work in solidari ty with each other and become more powerful with more people behind them,” Golden said. Hillel President Jessica Elkan said the money comes at a very convenient time. Hillel, along with other programs at the Univer sity and in the community, have been working since fall to start up the Social Action Center. Now, with the money, they have the fi nancial confidence to keep mov ing on the project. “Part of Judaism involves chari ty and repairing the world — all of the world,” Elkan said. Out of 130 Hillels across the na tion, the University was one of seven schools picked for the grant, which will go into effect at the be ginning of next year. uiymiiy kealili dewier HEALTH BPUCATICH WORK&OFS WIKTBR WOO The following workshops are available, free of charge, to currently enrolled U of O students. Call 346-4456 to register or stop by the Peer Health Education office on the first floor of the University Health Center. illliil Tired of riding the dieting rollercoaster? Then this is the workshop for you! This Five-week interactive workshop will assist participants in making lifelong behavior changes. Food and nutrition, exercise, body image, relapse prevention, and low fat cooking will be addressed. Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm m Feb. 2-Feb. 23, Medical Library, University Health Center n .mokmft dessd*bion Quit smoking this term and celebrate life as a non smoker. This five-week workshop is open to those who want to quit and who have already quit and want additional support. Identify triggers to smoke, learn to overcome urges, adopt alternative behaviors, and address fears about possible weight gain. Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm Jan.19-Feb. 16 Medical Library, University Health Centei youv y/ovkou-ts y/i*tk -food If you aren't getting what you think you should from your workouts then maybe you need to evaluate your eating habits. This four-week series will cover current nutrition recommendations and requirements, supplement usage, and fluid replacement. niiiiim relaxation Develop personal relaxation techniques that can be integrated into your hectic college life. This workshop will explore and demonstrate a variety of stress reduction strategies. Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm Feb.3-Feb. 24 Medical Library, University Health Center >i^Lv ii Htj'j-cn! Thursdays, 3:00-4:00 pm Feb. 3-Feb. 24, Rec Center Conference Room ve^e-tarian dookin^ Expand the variety in your kitchen. Learn how to integrate different grains, vegetables, and other ingredients into your cooking practice. Thursdays, 4:00-5:50 pm Jan. 27-Feb. 17, Health Center Cafeteria