At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.
At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.
Dillon Gym renovations, which will include a new entrance and a new wing, will occur in two phases beginning in 2022.
Dillon Gym renovations, which will include a new entrance and a new wing, will occur in two phases beginning in 2022.
The Senate also unanimously approved the appointment of 10 new members to the Diversity and Equity Committee.
The Senate also unanimously approved the appointment of ten new members to the Diversity and Equity Committee.
The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS) presented to USG on their Tigers in Town initiative to support local businesses and student groups.
The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS) presented to USG on their Tigers in Town initiative to support local businesses and student groups.
Campus Dining is in the process of creating new recipes which will incorporate various plant-based protein options.
Campus Dining is in the process of creating new recipes which will incorporate various plant-based protein options.
USG approved the reinstatement of the Menstrual Products Task Force and a new Class of 2024 Task Force at the meeting.
USG approved the reinstatement of the Menstrual Products Task Force and a new Class of 2024 Task Force at the meeting.
The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces.
The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces.
The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.
The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.
The position papers call on the University to excuse students from classes on Election Day and to divest from fossil fuels.
The position papers call on the University to excuse students from classes on Election Day and to divest from fossil fuels.
In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.
In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.
A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available.
A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available.
Fifty-two percent of students voted in the three-day election, making this the highest Winter Elections turnout since 2014, according to a message sent to students. Allen Liu, who lost the presidential election, intends to remain as U-Council Chair and continue working with the Mental Health Task Force.
Fifty-two percent of students voted in the three-day election, making this the highest Winter Elections turnout since 2014, according to a message sent to students. Allen Liu ’22, who lost the presidential election, intends to remain as U-Council Chair and continue working with the Mental Health Task Force.
At this week’s meeting, USG amended a provision of the Honor Committee Constitution and heard updates from two task forces.
At this week’s meeting, USG amended a provision of the Honor Committee Constitution and heard updates from two task forces.
The 'Prince' sits down (separately) with this year's candidates for Undergraduate Student Government President to discuss their platforms, the role of USG in decision-making, and their individual experiences handling some of the key issues of the past year.
The 'Prince' sits down (separately) with this year's candidates for Undergraduate Student Government President to discuss their platforms, the role of USG in decision-making, and their individual experiences handling some of the key issues of the past year.
Allen Liu and Christian Potter, U-Council Chair and Academics Chair respectively, have begun campaigning for the position of USG President, with voting to begin next week. The ballot will also include contested races for Vice President, Sustainability Chair, Treasurer, and Class of 2024 Senator, in addition to referendum questions addressing class on Election Day and fossil fuel divestment.
Allen Liu and Christian Potter, U-Council Chair and Academics Chair respectively, have begun campaigning for the position of USG President, with voting to begin next week. The ballot will also include contested races for Vice President, Sustainability Chair, Treasurer, and Class of 2024 Senator, in addition to referendum questions addressing class on Election Day and fossil fuel divestment.
