Student Government Board Announces I Love Pitt Day

November 27, 2007, 1:46 p.m.

PITTSBURGH, Pa., November 27, 2007 - The Student Government Board is pleased to announce a new event on campus: I Love Pitt Day, a celebration to promote University pride. The event, co-sponsored with Pitt Program Council, Student Life, and Greek Week, will take place on 4 December 2007 all day. It will end with public office hours with Dean of Students Dr. Kathy Humphrey and the annual Light-Up Night celebration.

Students are invited to help decorate a banner in the Quad to demonstrate Pitt pride. Telefact operators will be participating in the event by testing your Pitt knowledge. Cash prizes will be awarded for winners of the Telefact contest as well as for best costume and other contests. Students who wish to attend will receive free buttons in the morning and free T-shirts in the afternoon around the William Pitt Union.

Remember to wear blue and gold!

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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