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The new SG slate, BUILD BU, will be expected to deliver on its promises which include a zero-cost textbook initiative as well as promoting school spirit on campus. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEVIN HARVIN

Get to know BU’s new student government

Lillian Ilsley-Greene June 5, 2018
In March, Boston University students elected the Build BU slate to the 2018–2019 Student Government Executive Board.
Hector Meneses Jr., Hafzat Akanni, Lovie Burleson and Devin Harvin of the Build BU slate at a Student Government Meet and Greet. Build BU won the Student Government elections on Tuesday night. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES

Student body elects Build BU over BUnited for SG

Lillian Ilsley-Greene March 27, 2018
After a week of open polls, the Boston University student body elected Build BU to be next year’s Student Government executive board. SG representatives and the Student Election Commission convened for a dinner Tuesday night for the announcement of the winning slate.
Alexander Diaz, Alexander Meyer, Kenneth Delatorre and Simran Multani of BUnited during the Student Government press conference on Thursday evening. PHOTO BY MADHAV KOHLI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student Government hosts press conference prior to election

Lillian Ilsley-Greene March 16, 2018
With Boston University Student Government elections on the horizon, the Student Election Commission held a press conference Thursday night for the two slates, BUnited and Build BU, to speak about their goals for the next year, if elected.
A Student Government meeting is held on Monday evening. PHOTO BY SHAUN ROBINSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG looks to redefine its role on campus

Shaun Robinson February 27, 2018
Boston University Student Government discussed its role on campus and upcoming Cabinet expenditures at its meeting Monday night.

SG discusses elections, proposal process at second meeting

Lillian Ilsley-Greene February 8, 2018

Boston University’s Student Government met Monday night to propose changes to the Student Election Commission rules and to make plans for student group outreach this semester. Vice President of Student...

Student Government President SaraAnn Kurkul speaks at a meeting on Oct. 23. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Morrison, Elmore field questions about BU-Wheelock merger at last SG meeting of the semester

Isabel Owens December 12, 2017

Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore and University Provost Jean Morrison attended Boston University Student Government’s last meeting of the semester Monday night to address concerns about the university’s...

Student Government meets Monday night at  the Photonics Center. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG endorses BU Bold climate plan, other campus initiatives

Isabel Owens November 21, 2017

Boston University’s Student Government voted to endorse BU Bold, a version of the Climate Action Plan that urges BU to adopt 100 percent renewable energy, among a slew of other initiatives at its...

Student Government dissolves standing committees at their meeting Monday night. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG approves of care packages, dissolves committees

Shaun Robinson November 14, 2017

Student government voted to fund finals week care packages and dissolve four Senate standing committees at its meeting Monday night. SG President SaraAnn Kurkul opened the meeting with her president’s...

Student Government discusses the possibility of disbanding several standing committees at their meeting Monday night. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG confirms judicial commissioners, introduces proposal

Isabel Owens November 7, 2017

Boston University’s Student Government confirmed judicial commissioners, a rules committee chair and an environmental cabinet director for the academic year at Monday night’s Senate meeting. The...

Student Government holds its second meeting of the semester to confirm committee chairs Monday night at the Photonics Center. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG confirms chairs for cabinet, Senate in second meeting

Shaun Robinson October 24, 2017

Student Government confirmed a slew of standing committee and cabinet committee chairs at their meeting Monday night. All elected senators were present, having just finished the last of the remaining...

Student Government has its first meeting of the 2017-18 school year. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG holds first meeting, approves funding for collaborative space

Isabel Owens October 18, 2017

Boston University’s Student Government kicked off the year with an informational Senate meeting Monday night to train new members on standard Senate procedures and review changes for the upcoming...

Boston University freshmen crowd listens to speakers at the Agganis Arena during the Matriculation Ceremony Sunday afternoon. PHOTO BY MADDIE DOMENICHELLA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU welcomes Class of 2021 at Matriculation Ceremony

Maddie Domenichella September 4, 2017

The rain and overcast clouds on Sunday afternoon did not dampen the spirits of attendees at the Class of 2021 Matriculation Ceremony at Agganis Arena on Sunday afternoon. Approximately 3,400 members...

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