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Boston University Student Government holds a ceremony Sunday night at the Terrace Lounge, recognizing the work done by SG members while passing on the gavel of responsibilities to the incoming SG slate. PHOTO BY HALEY ABRAM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG recognizes this year’s senate, welcomes new slate

Noor Adatia April 30, 2017

Boston University Student Government held “The Passing of the Gavel” ceremony Sunday night to recognize the work of current SG members as well as welcome the new Executive Board. Next year’s...

With E-Board elections coming up, SG slates hold debate

With E-Board elections coming up, SG slates hold debate

Noor Adatia April 5, 2017

The two slates running in the Boston University Student Government Executive Board election — B-trU and Your BU — debated Tuesday night at Late Nite Café in Warren Towers where they voiced their...

SG slates hold press conference in HTC

SG slates hold press conference in HTC

Caroline Hitesman April 4, 2017

The two slates running in the Boston University Student Government Executive Board election, Your BU and B-trU, held a press conference Monday night in the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground where...

Hector Meneses (Questrom ’19) and Vaishnavi Kothapalli (CGS ’19), members of the B-TrU slate, speak to a passerby about Student Government election Monday afternoon​ ​during a meet and greet​ ​in the George Sherman Union Link. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG slates host meet and greet, reach out to constituents

Noor Adatia March 27, 2017

The Boston University Student Election Commission held a meet and greet on Monday afternoon for slates running for Student Government Executive Board at the George Sherman Union Link. The meet and...

Boston University's Student Elections Committee hosts a meeting at the Student Government Office Monday night to discuss the upcoming SG election. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SEC hosts information session, announces new Student Government election policies

Jacqueline Contreras March 23, 2017

With Boston University Student Government Executive Board elections starting in a week, Student Election Commission held an information session for students interested in running Monday night, hoping...

SG Senate Chair Dan Collins addresses the Senate in the Photonics Center Tuesday night. PHOTO BY HALEY ABRAM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG approves TEDxBU budget proposal, confirms SEC chairs

Noor Adatia February 22, 2017

By Noor Adatia and Caroline Hitesman Boston University Student Government Senate approved a $2,000 budget proposal to sponsor TEDxBU on its biweekly meeting Tuesday night. The one-day conference,...

In recent years, Student Health Services’ Behavioral Medicine has seen a high influx of students seeking help. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Universities face rising demand for mental health services

Natasha Mascarenhas February 16, 2017

When Emma Seslowsky made an appointment with Student Health Services’ Behavioral Medicine department for her depression and anxiety, she was told SHS doesn't see people long-term for behavioral health. “I...

During the first Student Government Senate meeting of the semester, SG Executive Vice President SaraAnn KurKul addresses the Senate in the Photonics Center. PHOTO BY BRIANNA BURNS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG passes budget proposal for Mental Health Committee

Noor Adatia January 31, 2017

The Boston University Student Government unanimously approved a budget proposal Monday night to allocate funds biannually to its Mental Health Committee. The Mental Health Committee, a standing...

Rainey Dankel, an associate rector at Trinity Church in Boston, speaks about the role of faith in the city during a discussion hosted by the Boston University Initiative on Cities Wednesday afternoon. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Panelists discuss challenges, functions of religion in modern cities

Ellie French December 8, 2016

Approximately 20 members of the Boston University community gathered early Wednesday afternoon for a panel, “Faith and the City,” to discuss the role of religion in modern cities. The seminar,...

The Boston University Student Government holds its first meeting of the semester Monday night in the Photonics Center. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG Senate hosts first meeting, aims to bridge gap between senators and students

Noor Adatia October 4, 2016

Boston University's Student Government Senate held their first meeting of the school year Monday evening, where student leaders discussed how SG can rebrand its image and improve internal communications. The...

Boston University Student Government sent out a survey Oct.16 to gain feedback on BU’s mental health resources. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ANNALYN KUMAR/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Students, SHS push for campus mental health reform, introduce upcoming program

Lauren Fogelstrom November 12, 2015

Widespread conversations on the importance of mental health on campus have led several student organizations and administrative departments to push for mental health initiatives. Boston University Student...

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