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Huntley Spencer elected as USG President, Student Activity Fee remains mandatory

Announced on USG’s Instagram on Sept. 11, Huntley Spencer has been elected president of the Undergraduate Student Government. In addition, the Student Activity Fee will be mandatory for the next two years.

2020 USG Election and Student Activity Fee Referendum begin

News Student Life USGSeptember 9, 2020September 10, 2020

Due to the financial situation of the student body brought upon by COVID-19, USG is giving undergraduate students the option to vote on the SAF being optional or mandatory.

COVID-19 causes remote meetings and budget cuts for student organizations

COVID-19 Special Issue News Special Issues Student Life USGSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

Clubs and organizations thrive on interaction, community and events, all of which are a vital part of campus life. However, they are now forced to adapt to a remote experience and limited funds in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Resident Assistant Training Committee responds to Undergraduate Student Government petition

News USGAugust 29, 2020

A Resident Assistant Statement of Understanding Addendum that outlined new guidelines for RAs under COVID-19 came under fire from students on Reddit and the USG.

Student leadership report shows campus concerns for the upcoming semester

Administration News USGAugust 16, 2020August 17, 2020

In a report released in early July, unnamed representatives from the GSO and the USG expressed their experiences relating to COVID-19 last spring semester. The information came for two listening sessions conducted on June 17 and June 22.

USG reduces summer session student activity fee

News USGJune 1, 2020

USG still operates during the summer with certain responsibilities, such as planning committees for orientation, presidential transitions and participating in the University Senate.

USG will partially refund student activity fee

News Student Life USGMay 1, 2020May 5, 2020

USG Treasurer, Adrian Ortega, said during a USG senate meeting on April 2 that the Executive Council (EC) collectively voted on a range of $25 to $30 for the refund.

USG sets date for postponed elections

News USGApril 13, 2020April 14, 2020

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) at Stony Brook University set the dates and timeline for student government elections for the upcoming fall semester.

USG elections postponed until next year

News USGMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Campus student governments must reschedule their elections between Sept. 8 and Sept. 20, according to the Election Postponement Policy.

USG moving campaign process online

News USGMarch 11, 2020March 11, 2020

Stony Brook’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) will be taking its elections process totally online amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns and intends to postpone part of the election process.

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VP of Equity & Inclusion addresses renaming Sanger Hall and campus concerns in USG meeting

Manjot Singh elected USG President

USG Executive Council candidates outline their priorities for ongoing election

USG update Nov. 5, 2020: USG elects non-traditional student to the Senate