UMD SGA reaffirms commitment to equity after racism allegations
The announcement comes after former diversity, equity and inclusion committee chair Mofi Solarin said she experienced microaggressions and racism from SGA leadership.
UMD SGA to begin impeachment investigation into student body president
The motion passed after SGA members claimed president Dhruvak Mirani exceeded his authority by firing a director for her behavior during a conflict.
UMD SGA condemns student-hosted event with IDF soldiers, demands university issues apology
The resolutions come weeks after this university’s Students Supporting Israel chapter hosted three Israeli Defense Forces soldiers at an event on Oct. 21.
Eso es lo que los líderes de La SGA de UMD esperan cumplir este año
Los líderes estudiantiles planean colaborar con los legisladores locales para mejorar la vida estudiantil.
UMD SGA encourages College Park City Council to pass early lease ordinance
The ordinance would prohibit landlords from asking tenants to release their apartments until 180 days before their current lease expires.
UMD president disappointed in SGA’s timing of boycott, divestment and sanctions bill vote
Darryll Pines wrote in a memo that he was disappointed SGA held a vote for a boycott, divestment and sanctions resolution on the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.
UMD SGA passes boycott, divestment and sanctions resolution on Yom Kippur
Many Jewish community members said scheduling the vote on the religious holiday restricted them from participating in SGA’s democratic process.
UMD SGA passes act urging university to recognize Graduate Labor Union
The SGA will now send a public letter to the university asking that it formally recognize the union and post the letter on the student government’s social media and website.
UMD SGA disapproves of Pelosi, Hoyer attending event near campus
A resolution said SGA is against the representatives’ presence because of their political actions that are tied to war and human rights violations.
Here’s what UMD SGA leaders hope to accomplish this year
Student leaders plan to collaborate with local lawmakers to improve student life.