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.
Bonner addresses COVID cases, xenophobia at second SGB meeting
By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer
September 2, 2020
Kenyon Bonner, the vice provost and dean of students, addressed Pitt students and faculty at Tuesday night’s SGB meeting, asking community members to come together and take care of each other during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
5 Greek life chapters placed on interim suspension
By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor
August 19, 2020
Five Greek life chapters were placed on “Interim Suspension of Registration” on Wednesday after allegedly violating the University’s Health and Safety Guidelines, the Student Code of Conduct and the Fraternity and Sorority Guidelines.
Pitt officials discuss health guidelines for residence life, COVID testing at student town hall
By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 28, 2020
Kenyon Bonner, the vice provost and dean of students, said Pitt is working on an updated Student Code of Conduct that will further explain guidelines, as well as consequences for violations.
Pitt meets many Black student demands in new anti-racism plan
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
July 16, 2020
Pitt’s Division of Student Affairs launched a new Anti-racism, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan on Wednesday, in collaboration with Black students.
SGB takes public meetings home
By Anushay Chaudhry, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020
Brown, along with the rest of the board, hosted a test-run of SGB’s new system for public meetings — group calls over Zoom.
Pitt requests students move out of residence halls, will issue refunds in wake of pandemic
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
March 12, 2020
Pitt is requesting all students move out of residence halls, but students can request an extension to stay on campus. Pitt will evaluate travel issues, co-op standing, campus employment, financial hardship and personal safety for each case
Pitt, City provide updates on coronavirus outbreak plans
By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
Although no cases have been reported in Pennsylvania, the City Department of Public Safety and Pitt’s Vice Provost and Dean of Students provided updates Thursday on their response plans for a possible coronavirus outbreak.
SGB’s SORC proposals given to Dean Bonner
By Anushay Chaudhry, For The Pitt News
January 29, 2020
Student Government Board kicked off their meeting Tuesday night with an announcement from President Zechariah Brown that he had met with SORC coordinator Lynne Miller to discuss SGB’s proposed solutions to new naming guidelines.
SGB announces approval of new judicial chair Stephen Jacobus
By Anushay Chaudhry, For The Pitt News
January 15, 2020
Student Government Board kicked off their weekly meeting Tuesday night with President Zechariah Brown announcing the newly appointed SGB judicial committee chair, Stephen Jacobus.