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StuGov calls for more safety on campus after Michael Knowles forum

Anna Vidergar April 26, 2022
In a resolution that passed Monday night, StuGov denounced Knowles' rhetoric, frustrated that BU allowed him on campus.
Governor Charlie Baker mental health budget

Baker-Polito Administration allocates $115 million in funds for behavioral health initiatives

Phoebe Chen February 1, 2022
The Baker-Polito Administration announced Jan. 26 an allocation of  $115 million to help facilitate easier access to behavioral health clinical services for adults and youth in Massachusetts. 
The Boston University Student Government Office. StuGov heard cabinet updates, confirmed cabinet members and approved a proposal for a Winter Formal. 
BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

StuGov hears cabinet updates, confirms cabinet members, approves winter formal proposal

Anna Vidergar December 7, 2021
Senators three new cabinet directors and approved a proposal to hold a winter formal in February 2022.
The Boston University Student Government Office. BU Student Government heard Boston Intercollegiate Government updates and a presentation on in-progress StuGov initiatives Monday night. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

StuGov hears BIG updates, presentation on project organizer for BU initiatives in progress

Anna Vidergar November 10, 2021
Senators discussed mental health, period product equity and a new proposal spreadsheet directory.
Boston mayoral candidate Annissa Essaibi George speaks during the Boston mayoral student forum Friday at Boston University’s Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. COURTESY OF JORDAN KREINDLER/ BOSTON UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Mayoral candidates field questions from college students at BU StuGov, BIG forum

Daily Free Press Staff November 2, 2021
Mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George attended a college student forum Friday.
East to West: Nov. 2, 2021

East to West: Nov. 2, 2021

Veronica Thompson November 2, 2021

Happy Election Day! Today on East to West, we cover Halloween festivities around campus, the kickstart of BU’s poetry reading series, BU StuGov and BIG hosting the Boston mayoral forum and more. Click...

Boston mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George at the African Meeting House in Beacon Hill Oct. 23. Boston University Student Government is hosting a mayoral forum Friday at the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground in partnership with the Boston Intercollegiate Government. MOHAN GE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU StuGov, BIG to host Boston mayoral forum, focus on issues affecting students

Jit Ping Lee October 28, 2021
Participants may attend in person or virtually to hear the candidates answer questions from students.
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StuGov proposes Quarantine Learning Support Act, confirms BIG representatives

Anna Vidergar September 28, 2021
Members vote for more flexibility and support from the University for students forced to miss class.
BU student government office

StuGov confirms new positions, announces goals for Fall semester

Anna Vidergar September 21, 2021
New committee chairs outline plans to improve outreach and involvement in StuGov.
In its last meeting of the semester on Monday night, Boston University Student Government discussed whether to denounce Kappa Sigma for painting over the transgender flag on the BU Rock during Transgender Day of Remembrance. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov talks Spring semester plans, approves Greek life action plan

Anna Vidergar December 8, 2020
Boston University Student Government heard from several senators about plans for Spring semester, including how to increase student engagement, in a meeting streamed live to YouTube Monday night.
At Boston University’s Monday Student Government meeting, students discussed updates to the Cabinet and appointed two new representatives to the Boston Intercollegiate Government. ANNA VIDERGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov meets with Student Activities director, confirms BIG representatives

Anna Vidergar November 10, 2020
BU StuGov spoke with SAO Director John Battaglino and heard Cabinet updates on events such as the upcoming Sustainable Business Week. StuGov also confirmed two representatives for the Boston Intercollegiate Government during its meeting Monday.
Boston University’s Student government passed a resolution Monday to support a petition calling for reinstatement of the University’s Credit-No Credit policy this Fall. ANNA VIDEGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU StuGov endorses Credit-No Credit petition, ratifies BIG membership

Anna Vidergar October 27, 2020
BU StuGov passed a resolution endorsing a petition to reintroduce Spring semester’s Credit-No Credit policy this Fall, as well as ratified BU’s membership in the Boston Intercollegiate Government, in a Zoom meeting Monday night.
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