The Student Services Finance Committee started its meeting with

the traditional open forum, in which at least 10 audience members

spoke on behalf of Asian Pacific American Council’s worth to the

University of Wisconsin campus climate.

APAC later made a proposal to SSFC that asked for a substantial

increase in funds, due to the desire to hire more liaisons and the

necessity of a full-time summer staff to prepare for the influx of

students in fall semesters.

Wunk Sheek, a group centered on UW’s Native American community,

asked for an increase in funds.

Wunk Sheek plans on having large gatherings for Powwows and

attracting visiting Indian artists and drummers. The student group

plans to have the artists’ families stay at students’ expense, as

is customary for many performers.

Wunk Sheek and APAC will have their budgets decided in

Wednesday’s meeting.

The SAFE program, which offers cab rides, campus buses and

SAFEwalk, will have its budget reexamined in Monday’s meeting due

to a SAFE representative’s illness.

Decisions regarding funding for Greater University Tutoring

Service and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Campus

Center were made after this publication went to press.