The University of Michigan Central Student Government convened Tuesday night via Zoom to discuss campus quarantining facilities and confirm ex-officio appointments.
The Assembly passed a motion to amend the budget to allow CSG to fund necessary supplies for students in campus quarantine housing. The University quarantine facilities on North Campus have been criticized for being unsanitary, lacking cleaning supplies and having unsatisfactory meal services.
The Central Student Government convened via Zoom Tuesday night for their inaugural meeting of the 2020-2021 academic year. The body discussed a CSG-funded test prep program and the Student Organization Funding Committee’s funding application.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s campaign, Biden for President, hosted a virtual listening session called “Build Back Better” — also the name of his economic recovery plan — Friday morning via Zoom. The session was led by Dr. Jill Biden, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and
On Tuesday morning, Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., organized a panel to converse about the importance of the Affordable Care Act and the merits of its expansion via Zoom. The conversation was moderated by Dianne Byrum, director of Protect Our Care in the state of Michigan.
On April 27, the student instructors hired to teach the Central Student Government-sponsored LSAT test program sent a letter to CSG alleging a contract breach and administrative failures. On May 20, CSG held a special meeting where they discussed this letter but failed to pass a motion resolving the LSAT instructors’ concerns.
The letter stated CSG had failed to make on-time payments to the instructors and alleges instructors who taught classes in February did not receive compensation for their work until April 9 or later.
The Democratic candidates for Ward 5 of City Council participated in an online forum via Facebook Live Wednesday evening. Participants included Erica Briggs, David Silkworth and Dan Michniewicz. Around 60 people attended the event virtually.
The Medicare for All Congressional Caucus held a virtual panel to build a case for universal health care after the effects of COVID-19 via Zoom and Facebook Live Friday afternoon. Around 450 people attended through both platforms.
The Democratic candidates for Ward 3 of City Council participated in an online forum via Facebook Live Wednesday evening. Participants included Evan Redmond, Travis Radina and Anthony Brown. Around 65 people attended the forum virtually.
LSA hosted a virtual panel via Zoom Tuesday afternoon to discuss ways to support the community through the nationwide protests against police brutality following the killing of George Floyd. The conversation was moderated by Jessica Garcia, LSA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager. About 500 people attended.