Board exceeds Allocation Committee caps
When it comes to matters of money, the Allocations Committee has caps the Board can brush off. At last night’s public meeting, the second of the new Board’s term, the Board allocated more money than...
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View ArticleSGB revamps website, announces new adviser
Pitt’s Student Government Board unveiled a new website and a new adviser at last night’s public meeting. In its third public meeting of the semester, SGB announced Associate Dean and Director of...
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View ArticleBoard appoints Judicial Committee
Former Student Government Board President Mike Nites’ power still lingers over the current Board’s decisions. The Board voted to approve nine, including one alternative, Judicial Committee member...
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View ArticleSGB to provide racks for student publications
The Student Government Board will soon begin racking up student publications at Pitt. Student publication groups, including The Pittiful News and The Original Magazine, will soon be able to display...
View ArticleStudents to have a say in next dean of students
This summer, Pitt students can voice their opinions on a to-be-decided dean of students. The University’s search to replace former Dean of Students Kathy Humphrey will begin this summer, according to...
View ArticleBoard adds two student groups to assembly
The Student Government Board is increasing student representation behind closed doors. At Tuesday’s public meeting in Nordy’s Place, the Board introduced Bill 027, inducting to its Student Assembly...
View ArticleBoard increases planning sessions
The Student Government Board members are trading in weekend time for more of the office grind. Board President Graeme Meyer announced at the SGB public meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place that the...
View ArticleBoard makes progress on new website, students react
The Student Government Board is rolling out its new website, which it says will have less virtual clutter and more room for comment. SGB President Graeme Meyer said he expects to finish the new...
View ArticlePitt launches crowdfunding platform
Pitt’s Global Public Health Brigades has turned to crowdfunding and selling dates with its members to raise money for a trip to Honduras this summer. “We’re still relatively unknown,” said Alex...
View ArticleBoard members propose to reestablish disbanded committees
Two retired Student Government committees may make a comeback under the new Board. At last night’s Student Government Board public meeting, Board members Jacky Chen and Natalie Dall discussed...
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View ArticleClub sports respond to allocations changes
When family members of the Pitt women’s club soccer team open up their mailboxes this semester, they’re going to find more than just bills and catalogs. Because of a significant change in club sports...
View ArticlePost-Ferguson, expert discusses race in Pittsburgh
With a projector, Professor David Harris displayed images on a projection screen from the 1960s Civil Rights protests. Then, he displayed images from the Ferguson, Mo. protests last year. To Harris,...
View ArticleBoard members plan mental health initiative
Two Student Government Board members are preparing a mental health partnership with the Jed and Clinton Health Matter Campus Program. Board members Meghan Murphy and Matt Sykes said once Pitt...
View ArticleSGB works to strengthen neighborhood relations
Pitt’s Student Government Board wants students to be good neighbors. In light of a recent city initiative against overcrowding in Pittsburgh housing, Pitt’s Student Government Board is developing an...
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