Northwestern Students Eye Shelters, Kits, Funding

Students could see new bus shelters, residence hall first aid kits, and $15k for student groups if the Senate approves them.

Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in College Life

Screen-print poster illustration of a single bus shelter with a slanted roof and bench against a cream sky, with brick-toned housing silhouettes along the edge. — Northwestern's Associated Student Government Senate will vote Nov. 18 on $15,000 for new student groups, plus proposed bus shelters and residence hall first aid kits. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Northwestern's Associated Student Government Senate reviewed a set of proposed resolutions at its fifth session, including bus stop shelters, first aid kits in residence halls, digital creative software subscriptions, and a proposed on-campus house for MENA students. The Senate will vote on the proposals and allocate $15k to new student organizations on Nov. 18.

Why it matters

The proposals address everyday campus life, from getting around and staying safe in residence halls to access to design tools and dedicated space for student groups. The MENA housing proposal also revisits a 2024 agreement that the University later terminated, which is why it carries weight for the students involved.

The Senate will allocate $15k to new student organizations at its Nov. 18 meeting, and the proposals await a vote. Proposed digital resources named include Canva Premium and Adobe Creative Cloud, and the bus stop shelters are proposed for stops in front of the Technological Institute and The Arch.

The players

Associated Student Government (ASG) Senate

The student governing body of Northwestern University, which reviews resolutions and allocates funds to student organizations.

Northwestern University

A private research university in Evanston, Illinois, whose administration controls campus housing, safety, and student-space decisions.

The details

Each item is a resolution proposed by a student senator and reviewed at the session before any vote. If approved by the Senate, the proposals would still need follow-through from the University to take effect on campus. The MENA housing proposal, presented by SESP junior Lana Alnajm, follows the 2024 Deering Meadow Agreement, which had required the University to set up a temporary space for MENA and Muslim students. The temporary rooms the University provided are located in Norris.

2024: The Deering Meadow Agreement was negotiated to end a five-day pro-Palestinian encampment.
Last November (2025): The University terminated the Deering Meadow Agreement.
Nov. 11, 2026: The Senate reviewed the proposed resolutions at its fifth session.
Nov. 18, 2026: The Senate vote is scheduled and $15k is to be allocated to student organizations.

Education Landscape

The proposed resolutions sit within an ongoing pattern of student governments pressing universities on campus space and services. The Deering Meadow Agreement, negotiated in 2024 and terminated the following November, shows how quickly commitments on student space can change.

If you are a Northwestern student, the Nov. 18 vote could affect campus bus stops, residence hall first aid supplies, and access to design software. Students interested in starting or funding a student organization should ask the ASG Senate about the $15k allocation process.

The takeaway

Student governments can propose changes to campus life, but a vote and University approval are still needed before anything takes effect. Students who want to follow the outcome can watch the Nov. 18 Senate meeting and ask their ASG representative how to submit a request for funding.