Weekly Briefs Jan. 18 – 24

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Mental health committee

St. Thomas University Students’ Union vice-president student life Kyle McNally said the mental health committee will have its first meeting on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

STUSU giveaway

St. Thomas University Students’ Union vice-president student life Kyle McNally said he posted the first giveaway of the semester for STUSU. There is a first and second prize containing gift cards, packages from Fredericton businesses and STU merchandise. The giveaway ends on Feb. 17 and the winners will be announced on Feb. 19.

Budget update

St. Thomas University Students’ Union vice-president administration Matt Oram said usually there would be less money remaining in the budget in a typical academic year but because of lack of conferences, academic assistance and applications, there is more remaining budget. The starting STUSU budget amount equalled out to $315,046 and the remaining budget is $198,938.04. But he also said the budget may change within the week because of a few credit card charges that are still pending.