Student Government Board Announces First Public Meeting

September 1, 2007, 12:19 p.m.

PITTSBURGH, Pa., September 1, 2007 - The University of Pittsburgh Student Government Board would like to send a warm welcome to the new and returning students of the 2007 term. The Board will be holding its first public meeting on 4 September 2007 at 8:45 PM. The meeting will take place in room 848, William Pitt Union.

Students are invited to join the SGB to hear board members discuss their goals for the year, upcoming projects, and events as well as discuss issues affecting campus organizations, student concerns, and budget funding. The Student Government Board was pleased with the great turnout at the activities fair and is looking forward to a great new year.

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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