Boston University Student Government received cabinet updates, confirmed a Mental Health Committee co-chair and discussed a potential amendment to the StuGov constitution that would change the definition of a BU college in a Zoom meeting Monday night.
With the Boston University Student Government elections fast approaching, the BUnited slate is ready to begin their term as the next StuGov Executive Board, said Student Body President-nominee Nyah Jordan, a junior in the College of Communication.
Boston University Student Government heard updates from its executive board, held a presentation on Senate chair elections and confirmed a proxy for the Judiciary Action Committee in a short meeting Monday night.
Boston University Student Government voted on a bill regarding Senate positions, resolutions in support of library workers and free laundry in a Zoom meeting Monday night.
The ad hoc committee has stated its intent to report issues with BU’s COVID-19 response to the administration as well as the Senate to find solutions, according to the committee website.
Boston University can do its part in promoting democratic participation by setting a precedent for colleges and local governments that acknowledges we all deserve a guaranteed day to have our voices heard.
USG voted down an amendment Monday that would have required the body to publish all minutes, resolutions and voting records online less than 36 hours after each meeting. This was USG’S opportunity to fortify the weakening notion that the student government’s decisions has wide-reaching implications — and the senators let it slip away.
The “Expect More” campaign, a text-based survey that aims to gather Boston University students’ feedback, sent its first text to the student body Wednesday and allowed students to vote on issues...
