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SENATE CONFIRMS NEW POSITIONS, RECEIVES BUDGET UPDATES
02.11.2020 - The Daily Free Press reports on the confirmation of three new positions, budget updates given by the Vice President of Finance, and a proposal for a student feedback initiative. Read article here.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT BEGINS SPRING WELLNESS CHALLENGE
02.06.2020 - The Daily Free Press reports on the Wellness Challenge, a four-week program pioneered by the Department of Social Advocacy Department in conjunction with Wellness and Prevention Services. Read article here.
SG MEETING LIVE STREAMED, AD-HOC COMMITTEE CREATED
02.04.2020 - The Daily Free Press reports on the first recorded and live streamed Senate meeting, which included the formation of an ad-hoc committee for Give BAC Act of 2020. Read article here.
SG ANNOUNCES NO SPRING CONCERT, POTENTIAL FOR NEW SET OF EVENTS INSTEAD
01.28.2020 - The Daily Free reports on news of no Spring Concert, possible other spring events, the 2020 Wellness Challenge, and two openings in Senate and the judicial branch. Read article here.
SG ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, HEARS PROPOSAL FOR IMPLEMENTING ECOSIA
12.10.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports confirmation of a new Executive Vice President, the Ecosia On BU Initiative, and budget updates given by the Vice President of Finance. Read article here.
SG HEARS GSU PLANS, FREE TEXTBOOK PROPOSAL
12.03.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports George Sherman Union renovation plans, a textbook initiative spearheaded by the Department of Academic Affairs in partnership with Mugar Library, and a student government name change. Read article here.
USG REJECTS TRANSPARENCY AMENDMENT TO PUBLISH MINUTES, VOTING RECORDS
11.19.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports a new amendment to the Boston University Undergraduate Student Government constitution. Read article here.
USG DISCUSSES BETTER COHESION BETWEEN THREE BRANCHES, STUDENT BODY
11.12.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports that following Ben Shapiro’s visit, USG reflected on the relationship between the three government branches. Read article here.
USG SENATE CONDEMNS BU’S HANDLING OF SHAPIRO VISIT
11.05.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports that USG condemned BU administration’s choice to pay for Ben Shapiro’s security detail. Read article here.
USG DISCUSSES SHAPIRO CAMPUS VISIT
10.29.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports that two senators propose that USG release a statement about Ben Shapiro’s visit. Read article here.
CAMPUS COGNITION: BU STUDENTS SHOULD BE MORE INVOLVED IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT
10.28.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports that more students should take the initiative to become more involved and aware of their governing body. Read article here.
USG DISCUSSES BUDGET CUTS AND EARLY-SEMESTER SPENDING
10.22.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on a new amendment passed and USG’s 2019-20 budget. Read article here.
USG CREATES COMMITTEE TO TEST CAMPUS WATER QUALITY
10.07.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on USG’s newly passed Water Quality Act of 2019. Read article here.
USG VOTES IN NEW CABINET CHAIRS
10.01.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on SG’s five new cabinet chairs. Read article here.
USG KICKS OFF YEAR WITH SENATE CONFIRMATIONS
9.24.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports student government’s first meeting for the 2019-2020 academic year. Read article here.
MORE SG EVENTS TO COME THIS SEMESTER
4.23.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting and upcoming events including two more “Swipes for Boston” food runs. Read article here.
SG ELECTS FRESHMAN SENATOR KARLA LEON AS NEW SENATE CHAIR
4.23.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on the election of College of Communication senator Karla Leon for new Senate Chair. Read article here.
SG ELECTION VOTER TURNOUT HIGHER THAN PREVIOUS YEAR
4.11.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on voter turnout for this year’s SG E-Board elections. Read article here.
SG VOTES TO FUND MURALS FOR STUVI WALKWAY
4.9.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting including the approval of the Campus Beautification Proposal. Read article here.
EMPOWERBU WINS SG E-BOARD ELECTION, HAFZAT AKANNI ELECTED FIRST FEMALE AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT
4.9.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on the victory for members of EmpowerBU slate on Monday night. Read article here.
SG’S SPIRIT WEEK STARTS MONDAY
3.31.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on spirit week hosted by SG. Read article here.
SG PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES DEBATE POLICY, PLATFORMS
3.26.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on the debate between SG’s executive board candidates. Read article here.
STUDENTS EXCHANGE GARMENTS AT SG’S FIRST-EVER CLOTHING SWAP
3.26.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on the first clothing swap hosted by SG’s Department of Environmental Affairs. Read article here.
SG VOTES ON PORTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
3.19.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting including new constitutional amendment proposals. Read article here.
2019-20 SG PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
3.7.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on the race for SG president with University-wide SG elections occurring March 31 through April 7. Read article here.
FEEDING BOSTON’S HOMELESS—ONE SWIPE AT A TIME
3.6.2019 - BU Today reports on SG’s initiative, Swipes for Boston. Read article here.
BU, SG LAUNCH EMAIL INITIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE STUDENT HEALTH
3.5.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on a wellness program run by SG and the BU Wellness and Prevention Center. Read article here.
SG MEETS TO DISCUSS IMPEACHMENT, CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
3.5.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting including a debate on a number of constitutional amendments and current proposals. Read article here.
A HIGH SCHOOL TRIP THAT CHANGED A LIFE
3.4.2019 - BU Today reports on SG’s executive VP, Hafzat Akanni, and her commitment to social justice. Read article here.
SG MEETS TO DISCUSS UPDATES TO HTC, DINING SERVICES
2.26.19 - The Daily Free Press reports on updates on the weekly Senate meeting featuring a discussion with Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore and updates to BU Dining Services. Read article here.
SG VOTES TO NOT IMPEACH SENATOR, LOOKS TO INCREASE SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
2.20.19 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting featuring a vote on the impeachment of a Senate Elections Oversight Committee member and proposed an initiative to make BU Dining Services more environmentally sustainable. Read article here.
SG PROPOSES AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION
2.12.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting featuring updates from the Cabinet on their semester overview, as well as updates about the Menstrual Product Initiative, and proposed amendments to the constitution from the executive board. Read article here.
SG DISCUSSES SENATE RESPONSIBILITIES
2.5.2019 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting featuring updates from senators working on the Menstrual Product Initiative and a discussion about Senate expectations. Read article here.
SG VOTES ON PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
12.10.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting featuring a proposal for the Menstrual Product Initiative.
SG OPENS UP STUDY SPACES FOR FINALS
12.09.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on Boston University’s Student Government opening up spaces around campus to study for finals. Read article here.
SG INVESTIGATES GRADE TRANSPARENCY
12.06.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the Boston University’s Student Government investigation into grade deflation and grading transparency at BU. Read article here.
SG HEARS PROPOSALS ON FIRST AID, DINING HALL NUTRITION LABELING
12.4.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on proposals on first-aid kits and dining hall nutrition labels including a vote to allocate funds. Read article here.
SG DISCUSSES STUDENT OUTREACH PROGRESS, INSTALLING FIRST AID KITS IN RESIDENCES
11.12.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the Senate Outreach Program proposal and hear a proposal about first aid in residence buildings. Read article here.
SG VOTES ON SPRING CONCERT FUNDING, CONFIRMS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
11.5.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting including a vote to approve the Spring Concert amended funding request and hearing from the appointee for director of communications. Read article here.
SG HEARS FROM BU SERVICE WORKERS, LISTENS TO PROPOSAL ON STUDENT GROUP STORAGE
10.29.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting including hearing about ongoing contract negotiations from BU’s service workers and a proposal on storage or BU student organizations. Read article here.
SG HOLDS FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE
10.28.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the first SG press conference including the upcoming Spring Concert. Read article here.
SG VOTES ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, DISCUSSES FINANCES
10.22.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting including votes on amendments and proposals. Read article here.
SG CONFIRMS JUDICIAL COMMISSIONERS, HEARS PROPOSAL TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT WITH STUDENT BODY
10.16.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting including confirming four judicial commissioners and hearing a bylaw proposal from the Senate Outreach Program. Read article here.
SG SENATORS LAUNCH PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
10.10.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting including an effort to install free menstrual product dispensers around campus. Read article here.
SG INTRODUCES PARTIES, HOLDS MOCK SENATE PROPOSAL
10.1.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting including hearing introductions from the Senate’s three special interest parties and a mock senate proposal. Read article here.
SG DISCUSSES SENATE PARTICIPATION, CONFIRMS COMMITTEE DIRECTORS
9.25.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting including confirming directors for two committees and discussing the commitment of senators for the full year. Read article here.
SG APPOINTS NEW CABINET MEMBERS, CUTS SENATE REPRESENTATION
9.18.2018 - The Daily Free Press reports on the weekly Senate meeting including confirming cabinet members for the year and introducing new clickers for vote-counting. Read article here.