Student Government Board is Looking for Committee Members

February 20, 2008, 10:26 p.m.

PITTSBURGH, Pa., February 20, 2008 - The Student Government Board committee chairs are looking for students interested in becoming committee members. Students are encouraged to apply for positions on the Governmental Affairs, Public Relations, Freshman Affairs, Environmental, Diversity, Academic Affairs, Traditions, and Judicial committees.

Applications are available at the SGB website or at the front desk of the SGB office in 848 WPU. If questions arise, please contact SGB through phone at 412-648-7970 or contact the specific committee chair, as listed on the SGB website.

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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