University of Pittsburgh

Student Government Board Public Relations Committee

639 William Pitt Union Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260 412-648-7970 Fax: 412-648-2141

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Student Government Public Relations Committee

SGB Expresses Sympathy, Offers Hope to VA Tech Community

PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 18 – On behalf of the undergraduate student body at the University of Pittsburgh, the Student Government Board expresses their deepest sympathies to the Virginia Tech community and the citizens of Blacksburg.

The entire University of Pittsburgh community extends their thoughts and prayers to the students and families of those affected by this tragedy, and wishes them peace and hope during this time of sorrow.

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 over 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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