SGB remembers Tree of Life massacre
By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
Student Government Board held a moment of silence for the Tree of Life massacre at its Tuesday night meeting, acknowledging the victims who lost their lives at the nearby synagogue two years ago.
Pitt officials address student questions about mental health on campus
By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
The town hall, part of Pitt’s Mental Health Awareness Month, focused on mental health at Pitt, particularly how it’s been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Pitt police town hall addresses transparency, communication with students
By Thea Barrett, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
Pitt police Chief James Loftus and Commander Eric Holmes, the chief of staff of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, participated in the event along with University administration and Pitt security subcontractor Allied Security. The Student Government Board, Student Affairs and the Black Senate organized the town hall.
SGB introduces resolution supporting mandatory Black studies class
By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer
October 14, 2020
SGB will post the resolution on its website this week for public comment and review and will vote on it at next Tuesday's meeting. Along with announcing the new resolution, SGB also discussed new COVID-19 updates, future meetings with Pitt police, constitutional revisions and upcoming SGB elections.
‘A difficult time for us all’: Panel discusses mental health during COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice movement
By Alex Nieves, For The Pitt News
October 9, 2020
Camille Interligi, lead clinician for multicultural outreach from the University Counseling Center, said at a Monday roundtable that the concept of mental health itself — especially in regards to mental illness — is a racist and patriarchal construct.
SGB addresses Tower B quarantine, dining concerns
By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
Besides discussing the state of the pandemic on campus, SGB also talked about its meeting with Compass Group, the ongoing Mental Health Awareness Month and the kickoff of SGB’s new civic advising program.
Frustrations mount as Pitt police delay meeting with SGB members again
By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
In addition to the update about meeting with Pitt police, the board also swore in 17 new members to various committees and discussed plans for Civic Engagement Week and Mental Health Awareness month at its Tuesday night meeting.
Black Action Society provides updates to SGB on student demands
By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
SGB received its first update from Ottley at the board’s Tuesday night meeting regarding the University's response to demands created by Pitt’s Black Senate. Ottley said the demands ask Pitt to examine its “racist foundations” and stand in solidarity with Black students. Board members also gave updates on some other key initiatives currently in the works.
SGB offers prizes for students who complete census by Sept. 30 deadline
By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor
September 23, 2020
The Student Government Board is offering $2,500 in gift cards to the University Store on Fifth for students who complete the U.S. census by the new Sept. 30th self-reporting deadline.
SGB addresses latest COVID-19 case numbers
By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer
September 16, 2020
SGB released a statement on Monday in response to the University’s decision last week to allow professors to request to move their class to in-person instruction if there is a “definable benefit,” . Board members and committee chairs also discussed COVID-19 and student activities budget updates and conversations with Pitt police, among other updates.