On Tuesday, the Student Assembly (SA) of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College confirmed multiple chairs for various committees making up the assembly.
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New UGBC Budget Set at $329,138
The budget for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College is set at $329,138 for the 2018-19 year, a $1,162 increase over the 2017-18 budget. The main goals for this year’s budget are to allocate and spend money more efficiently and reach as many students as possible during UGBC events, according to Annika Li, vice president of financial affairs for UGBC and CSOM ’19.
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With Release of New Handbook, UGBC Places Emphasis on Resolution Implementation
The Undergraduate Government of Boston College has approved a revised version of its Senator Handbook for the 2018-2019 year. The handbook is a detailed guide that breaks down rules and regulations senators should follow in order to carry out their missions as a governing body. UGBC is specifically gearing the handbook around emphasizing to Student…
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UGBC Launches “Senators in Residence Halls” Initiative
The Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) will be launching a new initiative called “Senators in Residence Halls” this September, according to Ignacio Fletcher, executive vice president of UGBC and MCAS ’20. Senators will be assigned to represent students in every residence hall on campus. The only delay in the launch of the initiative will…
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Piercey and Fletcher Inaugurated to UGBC
“The job of leading UGBC is a massive privilege,” Piercey siad. “It will be our honor to use that privilege in whatever ways we can to push our community forward.”
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Natalee Deaette Wins Truman Scholarship
“It was a Tuesday night, and I got a call from a number I didn’t recognize,” Deaette said. “It was Fr. Leahy calling to congratulate me.”
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UGBC Calls For Divestment From Fossil Fuels
The resolution was sponsored by Ellen O’Brien, MCAS ’20; and co-sponsored by Nicholas Stubblefield, MCAS ’20; Kate Canavan, MCAS ’21; Ignacio Fletcher, MCAS ’20; and Samuel Szemerenyi, MCAS ’20.
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UGBC Resolution is Inclusive and Beneficial, Frontis is Valuable VPDI
“In seeking to add diverse perspectives to the Executive Council, Frontis is a logical and appropriate appointee.”
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What Does UGBC Do?
“His quotes were extremely long, but my word count is extremely high.”
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Frontis to Serve as 2018-19 UGBC VP of Diversity and Inclusion
“Overall, it’s good to see that Reed is living up to what he says with not having representation on his team, but making sure it’s shown through his VPs,” said Taraun Frontis, CSOM ’19.
