SGB and Student Affairs Present an Evening of Blue Stars and Red Carpets

February 27, 2008, 2:50 p.m.

PITTSBURGH, Pa., February 27, 2008 - The University of Pittsburgh Student Government Board in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs is pleased to present An Evening of Blue Stars and Red Carpets, an event developed to recognize individual leaders, advisors, and organizations who have contributed to student life at the University of Pittsburgh. Students, faculty, staff, and organizations may submit nominations to the SGB office in 848 William Pitt Union until 5 pm on Wednesday 12 March 2008. The awards ceremony will take place on the main floor of the William Pitt Union on Sunday 30 March at 7 pm. The application can be found on the SGB website or picked up at the front desk of SGB.

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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