Student Government Archives - Page 8 of 44

Many SGB members decide not to run again after year of ‘nasty comments’

By Kendall Swift, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022

With the upcoming Student Government Board elections on March 1, many current members are out campaigning for reelection. But this year, some SGB members chose not to run again due to what they described as extreme criticism from fellow students.

Pitt CMRO chief talks COVID-19, vaccines at SGB meeting

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022

Dr. John Williams, the director of Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office, joined Student Government Board at its Tuesday evening’s public meeting for a Q&A about COVID-19. The board also unanimously passed an updated elections code bill.

Pitt police Chief James Loftus answers student questions at SGB meeting

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • February 9, 2022

Pitt police Chief James Loftus made an appearance at the Student Government Board’s Tuesday evening meeting for a student Q&A.

SGB candidates introduce themselves at “Meet the Candidates” event

By Kendall Swift, For The Pitt News • February 4, 2022

In preparation for the upcoming election, Student Government Board held a “Meet the Candidates” event on Wednesday night at Nordy’s Place. At the event, the two presidential and twelve board candidates introduced themselves and talked about their initiatives.

Elections code changes aim to prevent repeat of chaotic 2021 election

By Kiera Ledermann, Senior Staff Writer • February 2, 2022

After last year’s tumultuous election, Student Government Board established a task force to review what happened.

SGB discusses white supremacy, racism on campus

By Allison Radziwon, Senior Staff Writer • January 28, 2022

White supremacist propaganda reached an all-time high in 2020, according to the Anti-Defamation League. For Kayla Henderson, a member of Student Government Board’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, this statistic wasn’t shocking.

SGB slates, candidates announced at Tuesday meeting

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • January 26, 2022

With the start of campaigning for Student Government Board elections only a few weeks away, Marcus Edelstein, who chairs the board’s elections committee, announced the final list of candidates at the...

SGB discusses upcoming election, approves task force charters

By Kiera Ledermann, Senior Staff Writer • January 19, 2022

Student Government Board approved two task force charters and outlined its plans for the semester on Tuesday night at its first spring meeting.

SGB discusses COVID-19 vaccines, fall spending

By Kiera Ledermann, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021

Harshitha Ramanan opened Student Government board’s last public meeting of the fall semester by reminding students that COVID-19 booster shots and flu vaccinations are available at the Pitt CoVax clinic and the Student Health Center.

SGB hosts Dean Panzella, discusses dining and diversity and inclusion grant

By Kiera Ledermann, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021

At Student Government Board’s weekly public meeting, Carla Panzella said she is “pleasantly surprised” by the Pitt community’s willingness to work hard to address tough challenges, such as sexual assault and student wellness.