USG – The Fordham Ram

USG Discusses Freshman Elections and Committee Applications

September 11, 2019

USG discussed upcoming elections and a new initiative from the Committee on Sexual Misconduct at their first meeting of the semester.

Court Directs Fordham to Recognize SJP as a University-Sanctioned Club

August 6, 2019

The Court ruled to annul Fordham's decision to reject SJP's 2016 club proposal and directed the university to recognize the club.

USG Finalizes New Constitution

May 1, 2019

USG finalized multiple bylaws in the new constitution and learned that the acai base at Sambazon in Dagger Johns is now a meal swipe.

USG Discusses Sean Kingston Allegations

April 24, 2019

Students expressed concern at the USG Senate meeting on April 11 over Sean Kingston's upcoming weekend performance.

Administration and Students Remember Sydney Monfries, FCRH ’19

April 16, 2019

The university remembers Sydney Monfries, FCRH'19, who died earlier this week after sustaining a critical injury in a fall from Keating Clock tower.

USG Announces Winners for 2019-2020 Election

April 12, 2019

By Erica Scalise After time spent campaigning and meeting the candidates, the United Student Government (USG) governing body for the 2019-2020 school year is official. Four of the seven vice presidential candidates ran uncontested and one of the positions, Vice President of Sustainability, accepted write-ins. The two contested positions were for Vice President of Gabelli and Vice President of Communications. Kayle...

CAB Announces Decision to Keep Sean Kingston in Spring Weekend Lineup

April 11, 2019

An Instagram account under the username @studentsagainstsean followed a number of Fordham students, demanding Sean Kingston’s removal from the 2019 Campus Activities Board (CAB) Spring Weekend lineup. USG released a statement in support.

USG Revises Constitution

April 10, 2019

USG held a constitutional convention on Thursday April 4 to approve new bylaws and clarify the roles involved in various positions.

USG Hosts Meet the Candidates Night

April 10, 2019

Four of seven vice presidential positions are running uncontested, two positions are contested, and one is accepting write-ins.

USG Discusses Title IX and Gender Inclusivity

April 3, 2019

USG discussed Title IX, new clubs and a ferris wheel for spring weekend

USG Approves Catholic Relief Services

March 13, 2019

USG approved Catholic Relief Services. The organization's goal is to help students fulfill their roles as citizens and become more involved in politics.

USG Awards Smart Women Securities Club of the Month

March 6, 2019

USG approved two new clubs and chose the club of the month for February at their last meeting.