University of Pittsburgh

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Student Government Public Relations Committee

Collegiate Readership Program Goes to Referendum

PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 11 - Student Government Board will conduct a campus wide referendum online at www.my.pitt.edu from 9:00 AM, Monday, April 16 through 5:00 PM, Friday April 20 to decide if SGB will establish the Collegiate Readership Program full time at the University of Pittsburgh. A majority of voting students must approve the program in order for SGB to bring the program to campus.

The Collegiate Readership pilot program, during which USA TODAY and The New York Times have been available at kiosks marked with the SGB logo in Lothrop Hall, Posvar Hall, Panther Hall, Sutherland Hall, Litchfield Towers and the William Pitt Union free of charge, ends Friday, April 6.

On the last day of the program, readership representatives will conduct a brief survey of participants to gauge student interest level in the publications and the overall success of the program. Students can provide feedback directly to SGB by visiting www.pitt.edu/~sgb.

Student Government Board hopes the student body will approve the program because SGB believes it will help the student community unite around national and international issues and stimulate discussion and activism among students and student groups.

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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