FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Student Government Public Relations Committee

USA TODAY and The New York Times Come to Campus Kiosks for Free

PITTSBURGH, Pa., March 12 - The Student Government Board is bringing USA TODAY and The New York Times to Pitt students free of charge as part of The Collegiate Readership Program.

As part of the pilot program, USA TODAY and The New York Times will be available at kiosks marked with the SGB logo in Lothrop Hall, Posvar Hall, Panther Hall, Sutherland Hall, Litchfield Towers and the William Pitt Union between March 12 and April 6.

On the first and last day of the program, readership representatives will conduct a brief survey of participants. If the trial program is successful, the Student Government Board will establish the program full time. Students can provide feedback directly to SGB by visiting www.pitt.edu/~sgb.

By bringing two national newspapers to campus free of charge, the Student Government Board believes the program will help the student community unite around national and international issues and introduce students to a diverse collection of ideas and concerns.

According to the USA TODAY website, "The goal of The Collegiate Readership Program is to enhance the learning environment on campus, by exposing students to the news in their living, learning, and community spaces."

ABOUT STUDENT GOVERNMENT BOARD - The Student Government Board exists to provide undergraduate, non-CGS students with representation as a student voice to University administration. The SGB represent the needs, interests, and concerns of all Pitt students. Another important aspect of the SGB is allocation of the student activities fee, which provides money to the 350+ student organizations at the University of Pittsburgh.

The board is comprised of one President and eight Board Members, all elected by the student body. The SGB also has ten standing committees who address various aspects of campus life, including diversity, freshman involvement, and governmental relations.

The SGB office is located in 639 of the William Pitt Union. Visit www.pitt.edu/~sgb for more information.

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