Less than 10 students commented on SGB’s SORC proposals
By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Student Government President Zechariah Brown said less than 10 students have voiced input about the board’s proposed ways to resolve the looming problem posed by updated Student Organization Resource Center naming guidelines.
SGB announces more than 1,000 signatures on gun violence prevention letter
By Nicole Marzzacco, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
Student Government Board provided updates on several ongoing initiatives at their meeting Tuesday night.
SGB pens open letter urging passage of gun reform legislation
By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Student Government Board’s meeting Tuesday night began with a moment of silence offered by President Zechariah Brown to honor the one-year commemoration of the Tree of Life massacre.
Julie Shepard: SGB’s first female president is still leading
By Rachel Romac, For The Pitt News
October 23, 2019
Julie Shepard was elected SGB president in 1989. Now she works at the higher education non-profit, the Pittsburgh Promise.
Senate Council discusses sexual assault report, fossil fuel divestment
By Rebecca Johnson, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Following the Tuesday release of a report detailing sexual assault and misconduct at Pitt, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher had strong words for Pitt’s campus culture.
SGB to finalize naming guideline proposal by end of week
By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
Student Government Board provided updates on several ongoing initiatives at their meeting Tuesday night.
Counseling Center leaders talk mental health at SGB town hall
By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Top officials from the University Counseling Center discussed mental health at an SGB town hall Tuesday night.
LGBTQ+ student leaders hope to create student center
By Charlotte Pearse, For The Pitt News
October 6, 2019
The center is still in the early stages of planning, but leaders involved said it would ideally include a common lounge area and at least one official staff member trained to deal with LGBTQ+ specific issues.
Art, therapy and “Why It Matters”: Mental Health Awareness Month 2019 preview
By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
To combat rising mental health issues, Pitt’s Student Government Board has expanded the number of activities that it's sponsoring this year for Mental Health Awareness Month.
SGB approves fossil fuel divestment resolution
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
October 1, 2019
Last night’s Student Government Board meeting tied up many loose ends from prior meetings.