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SGB to add allocations alternate

Calling in backup, Pitt’s Student Government Board said Tuesday night it will add an alternate member to its Allocations Committee in case of future resignations. In a unanimous vote at its public...

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Students run against sexual assault

Forget the dress and heels. When Devin Dubos got dressed to go out Thursday night, she went straight for a T-shirt and shorts — then put her bra and panties over top. Instead of joining her friends at...

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Filling Seats

Three weeks into the fall semester, Pitt’s Student Government Board is in the business of filling seats — including a few spots for interns. At its weekly public meeting Tuesday, Sept. 22, SGB...

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SGB pushing for public health certificate

If a current Student Government Board initiative is successful, Pitt could soon have a new public health certificate program. At its weekly public meeting Tuesday night, Board member Lia Petrose...

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SGB swears in ninth member

Four months after the position became available — and one month into the school year — Robert Tessier has filled the empty seat at Pitt Student Government Board’s table. Deferring most individual board...

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SGB committee to propose extended drop deadline

If Pitt Student Government Board’s latest proposal succeeds, students could get more time to finalize their class schedules each semester. Naomi Stoll, SGB Academic Affairs Committee chair, announced...

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Bonner says change takes time

Students once again offered their input on Pitt’s strategic plan Wednesday night — and some of them brought very specific questions and concerns to the table. The University held its second open forum...

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SGB to mentor women

Nasreen Harun wants more strong women leaders on campus — so, she’s set out to find them. At Pitt’s Student Government Board’s weekly meeting Tuesday, Harun, SGB president, announced applications were...

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Public health program closer

After 10 months of work, Student Government Board member Lia Petrose now has a potential starting date for a public health certificate for undergraduate students. At SGB’s weekly public meeting...

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SGB invites PPC to join Assembly

Seeking student feedback, Pitt Student Government Board has invited an 11th student group to join its student assembly. SGB introduced a bill at its weekly public meeting Tuesday to invite Pitt Program...

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Pitt announces Sexual Violence Awareness Month

In the wake of a national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses, Pitt announced today that November will be “Sexual Violence Awareness Month.” The University has announced the month...

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Students, White House prep for Week of Action

One day after Pitt launched a sexual violence awareness month, the White House It’s On Us campaign unrolled plans for next week’s national Week of Action. During a White House press call Nov. 5, White...

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Deans say no set date on new certificate

Ten months into her project to launch a new undergraduate certificate program, Student Government Board member Lia Petrose said introductory courses should be tentatively ready by 2017. The University...

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SGB co-hosts forum

After months of back and forth, Student Government Board and University administration offered a tangible — yet controversial — solution to including students in Pitt’s Strategic Plan. Following SGB’s...

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SGB to back rental registry

Pitt students will soon get extra help dealing with landlords from the city and Student Government Board. At SGB’s weekly meeting this Tuesday, Pat Corelli, SGB Governmental Relations Committee chair,...

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SGB to select student representatives for Pitt Plan

Several students got one step closer to their goal of collaborating with faculty early this morning at the Student Government Board Assembly meeting. Monday night SGB President Nasreen Harun said the...

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SGB supports Rental Registry

Pittsburgh City Council has been working to pass legislation that would keep a list of all landlords in the city for the past year. Now, Pitt Student Government Board has voiced its support to make the...

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Students to contribute to Pitt Plan

In response to complaints about the lack of student involvement, Student Government Board selected nine students to represent the student opinion on the Plan for Pitt. Student Government Board...

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Robert Tessier’s plan

Before he graduates in April, Robert Tessier, Pitt Student Government Board’s newest member, plans to ignite human rights activism at Pitt through lecture and discussion. Tessier, who joined SGB more...

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SGB makes progress on two groups

Looking to emulate the Resident Student Association, Pitt’s Student Government Board is forming a resource and support group for students living off campus. At SGB’s weekly public meeting Tuesday...

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