SGB Town Hall Meeting Discussing Students of Color

February 20, 2008, 9:59 p.m.

PITTSBURGH, Pa., February 20, 2008 - The University of Pittsburgh's Student Government Board will hold a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26 in the William Pitt Union Assembly Hall. The meeting will address the needs and concerns of the university's students of color. SGB implores all students to attend the open forum to express the necessary needs of all the students of color on campus.

ABOUT STUDENT GOVERNMENT BOARD - The Student Government Board exists to provide undergraduate, non-CGS students with representation as a student voice to University administration. The SGB represents the needs, interests, and concerns of all Pitt students. Another important aspect of the SGB is allocation of the student activities fee, which provides money to over 350 student organizations at the University of Pittsburgh.

The board is comprised of one President and eight Board Members, all elected by the student body. The SGB also has ten standing committees who address various aspects of campus life, including diversity, freshman involvement, and governmental relations.

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