The Associated Student Government Senate held its first substantial post-election meeting Wednesday evening, with the first legislation and Executive Board appointments of the McGee-Smithburg administration, a resignation and an announcement about Oprah Winfrey’s production company.

Legislation presented by the ASG Executive Board regarding the sentencing of Roxana Saberi, Medill ’99, passed unopposed, as well as two appointments to the ASG Executive Board.

Harpo Productions coming to campus Friday

Harpo Productions, Inc. will be on campus Friday to interview students about “what they would do if they had one hour to change someone’s life.”

The event was announced at Senate as a chance to be on a Chicago talk show. Helen Wood, director of the Center for Student Involvement, declined to comment on what show, but hinted that it was “not Jerry Springer.”

The contact information on the flier lists a number that dials Harpo Productions, Inc., which produces “The Oprah Show”.

Students will be able to record one-minute statements on their ideas. Producers will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Norris University Center’s Louis Room.

One participant may be chosen to “put their idea into action,” according to the flier.

ASG passes legislation to encourage release of Roxana Saberi

The legislation – the first in three weeks, according to Speaker of the Senate Samir Pendse