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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordys Place Tuesday night.

SGB candidates discuss sexual assault, mental health at public interviews

By James Paul, Staff Writer January 25, 2023
SGB held public interviews Tuesday evening in Nordy’s Place to fill a vacant board member position. After another round of interviews next week, the newly appointed candidate will serve as the liaison to academic affairs.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB approves ad hoc committee against sexual misconduct, introduces bills at weekly meeting

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor November 30, 2022
Student Government Board unanimously voted to approve the Students Against Sexual Misconduct ad hoc committee, which intends to serve as a “central hub for knowledge, resources, support and prevention of all forms of sexual misconduct.”
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB talks task force initiatives, student leader stipends

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor November 16, 2022
Student Government Board plans to raise student leader stipends funded by “unused” funds from the student activities fee, according to SGB President Danielle Floyd.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB discusses violence prevention, public safety council at weekly meeting

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor November 9, 2022
Student Government Board is helping start a chapter of It’s On Us, a group aiming to prevent sexual assault on college campuses, according to President Danielle Floyd.
SGB discusses committee plans, debates allocations

SGB discusses committee plans, debates allocations

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor November 2, 2022
Student Government Board debated on allocation requests for the first time “in a long time,” according to board member Daniel Temmallo.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB discusses sexual violence prevention committee at weekly meeting

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor October 26, 2022
In the wake of a recently reported sexual assault in the Cathedral of Learning, Student Government Board announced plans for a committee dedicated to preventing future assaults on campus.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB talks mental health, mindfulness at weekly meeting

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor October 12, 2022
October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Jay Darr, the associate dean of students for wellness, made it clear that mental health is a community effort.
Student Government Board at their weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB promotes mental health awareness at weekly meeting

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor October 5, 2022
President Danielle Floyd opened Student Government Board’s Tuesday night meeting encouraging students to attend upcoming Mental Health Awareness Month events.
Student Government Board at its first meeting of the semester at Nordy’s Place on Sept. 6.

SGB, board candidates reflect on appointment process

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor October 4, 2022
Following the resignation of board member Celeste Lintz in August, Student Government Board had to deal with an uncommon situation — how to replace her.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB approves new board member, talks financial wellness

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor September 28, 2022
Joel Philistin, the director of Pitt’s Center for Financial Education and Wellness, spoke at Tuesday night’s Student Government Board meeting to promote the center’s mission of financial understanding.
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