An undergraduate student, who did not identify themselves by name, raised concerns about a lack of free expression on campus amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas during the UGBC Senate meeting Tuesday night.
“What does UGBC even do?” You’ve probably heard someone ask this question. While student governments are established to advocate for student needs and create actionable policies, the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) is a constant subject of jokes and slander.
The UGBC Senate voted to approve a $403,775 budget for the 2024–25 academic year at its meeting Tuesday night a 7 percent proposed increase from this year’s $377,500 budget.
Meghan Heckelman and Katie Garrigan are officially UGBC’s next president and vice president, following the first uncontested presidential and vice presidential election in Heights archival history.
Meghan Heckelman and Katie Garrigan said they hope to meet students where they are and make their platform accessible to all Boston College students at the UGBC presidential town hall Thursday night.