UMSL Student Government Association #EB2601 

Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month  

Whereas: The Student Government Association (SGA) of the University of Missouri–St. Louis seeks to recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities during Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Whereas: Hispanic and Latino communities have made significant and lasting contributions to the cultural, civic, educational, economic, and social fabric of the United States. 

Whereas: Hispanic and Latino students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members contribute to the diversity, culture, and continued success of the University of Missouri–St. Louis community. 

Whereas: The Student Government Association recognizes the importance of fostering a campus environment in which Hispanic and Latino students have opportunities to celebrate their cultures, build community, elevate their voices, and participate fully in the life of the University. 

Whereas: The Hispanic and Latino Student Association (HILSA) serves the UMSL community by fostering community, celebrating Hispanic and Latino cultures, elevating student voices, and supporting the experiences of Hispanic and Latino students. 

Whereas: The Student Government Association seeks to recognize the continued work of HILSA and its contributions to strengthening the student experience and advancing the voices of Hispanic and Latino students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. 

Therefore be it resolved: That the Student Government Association of the University of Missouri–St. Louis formally recognizes and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and the histories, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. 

Be it further resolved: That the Student Government Association formally recognizes and commends the Hispanic and Latino Student Association for its continued work to foster community, celebrate culture, elevate Hispanic and Latino student voices, and contribute to the University of Missouri–St. Louis community. 

Be it further resolved: That a copy of this resolution and a certificate of recognition be formally presented to the Hispanic and Latino Student Association as a token of the recognition and appreciation of the Student Government Association and the student body of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Kaine S. Koehler, President 

Hannah Edomwonyi, Vice President 

Max Bender, Treasurer 

Student Government Association of the University of Missouri–St. Louis 

Introduced to Student Assembly: 9/25/2026 

Passed by Student Assembly: 9/25/2026 

Approved as an official resolution of the Student Government Association of the University of Missouri–St. Louis: 

Kaine S. Koehler, President  

Student Government Association  

Date: 9/26/2026 

University of Missouri - St. Louis Student Government Association SB2601



WHEREAS, the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) has a diverse student population with a wide range of nutritional needs, cultural backgrounds, athletic commitments, personal preferences, and dietary restrictions; and

WHEREAS, access to nutritious, affordable, and clearly labeled food options contributes to student health, academic success, athletic performance, and overall campus well-being; and

WHEREAS, UMSL is home to students representing numerous ethnicities, cultures, and religious traditions, and campus dining options should recognize and accommodate this diversity through a variety of culturally representative foods and appropriate dietary options; and

WHEREAS, students with food allergies, intolerances, medical dietary requirements, and other dietary restrictions benefit from accurate, accessible information about ingredients, allergens, and food preparation practices; and

WHEREAS, nutritional transparency, including the availability of information regarding calories, macronutrients, ingredients, and other relevant nutritional facts, empowers students to make informed decisions about their diets and health; and

WHEREAS, providing information about the cultural origins, ingredients, and backgrounds of foods can promote cultural awareness, appreciation, and inclusion within the UMSL community; and

WHEREAS, the availability of diverse, balanced, and clearly identified food options can help ensure that students with different nutritional needs and cultural backgrounds are better served by campus dining services; and

WHEREAS, the Student Government Association has a responsibility to represent student concerns, advocate for improvements to the campus experience, and facilitate constructive dialogue between students and university administrators;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the University of Missouri-St. Louis Student Government Association Senate expresses its support for improved nutritional transparency, dietary inclusivity, and access to diverse, balanced, and culturally representative food options across campus dining facilities; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Senate encourages Quest Food Management Services (Quest), as the university’s dining services provider, to consider expanding the availability and accessibility of nutritional information, including calories, macronutrients, ingredients, and allergen disclosures, for food items offered at UMSL dining locations; and





BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Senate encourages Quest and appropriate university leadership to consider opportunities to provide a wider variety of nutritious meals, culturally diverse food options, and clearly identified foods that accommodate common dietary restrictions and needs; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Senate encourages collaboration between Quest and the appropriate university offices to improve the accessibility and presentation of food-related information, including nutritional facts, ingredient lists, allergen information, and, where feasible, descriptions of the cultural backgrounds of featured foods; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Student Government Association Executive Board is hereby authorized and encouraged to formally communicate the concerns and priorities expressed in this resolution to Quest and to pursue constructive collaboration with regarding potential improvements to nutritional transparency and the overall campus dining experience; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive Board may solicit student feedback, communicate student recommendations, and explore feasible opportunities for continued dialogue with Quest and university leadership, with particular consideration for student-athletes, students from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, and students with dietary restrictions; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be provided to the appropriate Quest representatives and university leadership as an expression of the Senate’s position and its commitment to advocating for a healthier, more inclusive, and better-informed campus dining experience.



Respectfully submitted,

Shaun Carroll, Senator-at-Large, Sponsor

Kayla Bonham, Speaker of the Student Assembly, Co-Sponsor

Jennifer Siciliani, Director of Undergraduate Education, Faculty Sponsor

University of Missouri - St. Louis Student Government Association

Introduced: 10/16/2026

Referred: Suspended Rules

Passed: 10/16/2026

Approved as an official resolution of the Student Government Association of the University of Missouri–St.

Louis:

Kaine S. Koehler, President

Student Government Association

Date: 9/26/2026