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The Undergraduate Council of Students passed a resolution to increase water availability in the Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center and discussed the categorizations of approximately 30 student groups at its general body meeting last night.

In response to complaints the council has received from students during office hours regarding insufficient access to water, Campus Life Chair David Rattner '13 introduced a resolution last Wednesday recommending that the University introduce alternative water sources in the campus center. Because visitors frequent the center, the University must increase its efforts to enhance access to drinking water, Rattner said.

UCS members have suggested installing an additional hydration station on the first floor, providing cups next to hydration stations and increasing the number of signs throughout the building. The campus life committee's plans to address "portable water" accessibility are not yet concrete. The council is still determining what "portable water" options are best, but Rattner said, "the point is not to bring back bottled water."

The Brown University Community Council banned the selling of bottled water in campus eateries in November 2009 following a campaign by Beyond the Bottle.

Rattner also announced a pilot program for extended weekend dining hours on Pembroke campus will begin at the Gate April 9. The Gate will be open from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends, though pizza and panini will not be available, he said.

The council also reviewed categorization requests by a host of student groups and approved the decategorization of two groups. The Italian Students' Association, the Brown Ballet Club, the Canadian Society of Brown, iTeach and the Brown Laughter Yoga Club were among the new groups which were approved. Students in iTeach will teach English to residents of remote areas of Cambodia over the Internet. According to Ralanda Nelson '12, student activities chair, the Brown Laughter Yoga Club will provide a place for students to discover the relaxing benefits of laughter.

UCS moved to decategorize Students for Liberty and the Key Society. Both groups have low membership and have struggled to maintain their intended roles on campus.

The council is also moving forward with the election processes for UCS, Undergraduate Finance Board and Class Coordinating Board positions. Candidates are currently collecting signatures from the community, and campaigning will commence after a candidates' meeting April 4 at 9 p.m.

 

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