Student Government Board Announces First Town Hall Meeting

October 7, 2007, 5:49 p.m.

PITTSBURGH, Pa., October 7, 2007 - The University of Pittsburgh Student Government Board will be holding its first monthly Town Hall Meeting to address Athletics and Traditions. The meeting will take place on Tuesday 9 October 2007 at 8:45 p.m. in 837 of the William Pitt Union. Issues addressed by Board Members should include concerns of intramural sports and athletic logos as well as advertising, educational issues, and funding and support of student athletic clubs. Board Members will also discuss homecoming, Football Fridays, and various ways to foster a sense of Pitt pride.

SGB encourages all students to attend to voice their concerns and provide ideas for ways to improve athletics at the university.

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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