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On the Record: Jack DeGioia

Georgetown University President Jack DeGioia recently sat down with representatives of several campus newspapers to discuss issues important to students.

By January 17, 2008

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The student code of conduct is under review by GUSA, the Disciplinary Review Committee, and the University administration; GUSA will conduct a review, independent from the DRC and the University’s, to address its own long-standing concerns with the current student code

By January 17, 2008

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Mixed report card for GU tutoring in D.C.

This fall, the McDonough School of Business started sending 14 students to tutor at D.C. Preparatory School, a District charter middle school that serves students in the 4th through 8th grades, as a new pilot program to incorporate community service into their curriculum. Next semester, MSB students will be able to participate in the program as a fourth credit option.

By December 6, 2007

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Filming Afghanistan

A screening of a documentary about a young Afghan boy turned into a heated debate yesterday as the film’s director discussed the invasion of Afghanistan.

By November 29, 2007

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Same-sex ed

District of Columbia public schools will teach lessons on sexual orientation and same-sex behavior in health education classes, according to new guidelines released two weeks ago by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).

By November 8, 2007

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Immigrants spark debate

The District of Columbia City Council recently passed a resolution condemning Virginia’s Prince William and Loudoun Counties for their harsh policies on illegal immigrants. The deep division among local jurisdictions is emblematic of how the larger issue of immigration is addressed in communities around the country.

By November 1, 2007

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DeGioia not Coming Out this week

University President John DeGioia decided not to participate in an open forum during National Coming Out Week. The week’s events come in the wake a recent alleged hate crime involving Georgetown students, which led to a large rally last week and promises of greater cooperation between the University administration and GU Pride leaders.

By October 11, 2007

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Pride wins changes from admins

Georgetown administrators agreed to create a new LGBTQ advisory board in a Monday meeting with the GU Pride leadership in the wake of a September hate crime involving Georgetown students.

By October 4, 2007

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DPS to be armed in next year

The Department of Public Safety plans to arm its officers with maces and batons, University President John DeGioia said at a faculty town hall meeting on Tuesday.

By September 27, 2007