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What’s happening on campus and in D.C.

UNICEF chapter to start at GU

Julia Chan (SFS ‘03) and Sean Hawkes (CAS ‘03) addressed a group of about 20 students with a plan to start a Georgetown University United Nations Children’s Fund chapter at a meeting on Wednesday. The chapter will focus on fundraising for children’s health and education in the developing world.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

Students propose plans for New South space

What will happen to the 35,000 square feet of space soon to be available in New South Cafeteria? A pub? A quiet study area? Based on the strong representation of students who participate in performing arts at Wednesday’s student forum, part of the new space will likely go to drama, dance and music.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

GUSA contract attracts student support

The Georgetown University Student Association, led by President Kaydee Bridges (SFS ‘03) and Vice-President Mason Ayer (SFS ‘03), released a contract with the student body last Thursday outlining GUSA’s goals for the academic year.

According to Bridges and Ayer, GUSA is committed to improving student life and wants to be held accountable for their proposals.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

Protests may snarl downtown D.C.

Thousands will flock to downtown D.C. this Friday to protest the biannual International Monetary Fund and World Trade Organization meetings. Authorities expect 20,000 individuals to gather and organize various demonstrations against these organizations, according to the Washington Post.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

Alumni dedicate Sept. 11 memorial park

Around 100 members of the Georgetown community gathered in the newly completed Memorial Park in West Georgetown for an opening ceremony Saturday. The park, dedicated to members of the Georgetown community who died on Sept. 11, is a result of the Senior Class Gift of 2002 and the efforts of the Alumni Association.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

GUSA disagrees with lockdown policy

The Georgetown University Student Association sent a letter to University President John J. DeGioia Friday expressing concern regarding the new student safety policies on campus. As of the beginning of this school year, students no longer have 24-hour access to University buildings other than their own on-campus residence buildings.

By the Voice Staff September 19, 2002

Fair trade coffee campaign finds success at GU

Georgetown Students for Fair Trade have made considerable progress toward their goal of having Georgetown’s campus serve only Fair Trade-certified coffee. Fair Trade guarantees farmers a higher wage and meets higher product standards.

New South, the Center Grill and Buzz now serve the coffee.

By the Voice Staff September 19, 2002

Students want to study in Beirut

If the efforts of some Georgetown students are successful, this time next year they could be studying abroad in Lebanon in a University-supported program.

The Office of International Programs is tentatively reviewing the possibility of adding a program at American University in Beirut.

By the Voice Staff September 19, 2002

GU for sale

As liberal-minded, idealistic college students, many of us at Georgetown would like to say that we are wholeheartedly against the corporatization of our school. We come to university to learn and to be challenged intellectually?not to be bombarded with corporate logos and sponsorships.

By the Voice Staff September 19, 2002

Student robbed at gunpoint

In the early morning hours of Sunday Sept. 8, a Georgetown student was robbed at gunpoint near the corner of 30th and Dumbarton Streets as he was walking home.

The Georgetown Department of Public Safety issued a campus-wide e-mail this Monday informing students of the incident and advocating caution.

By the Voice Staff September 19, 2002

New metro proposal released

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority released an expansion plan Friday that replaces an earlier plan which would have placed a Metro station in Georgetown. In October, 2001, the agency had proposed a new subway line with a station at M Street and Wisconsin Avenue.

By the Voice Staff September 19, 2002

Catania urges urban action for Republicans

David Catania, at-large Republican D.C. City Council member and Georgetown graduate, gave a speech on campus Wednesday night which emphasized the increasing applicability of Republican ideas to urban settings.

In a recent Washington Times op-ed piece, Catania expressed his view that the Republican Party made a mistake when it “gave up on urban areas in the ‘40s.

By the Voice Staff September 19, 2002

DeGioia speaks on present and future of GU

Georgetown University must raise $170 million this year to successfully reach its fundraising goal of $1 billion, University President John J. DeGioia said in a meeting with student press on Sept. 6.

The Third Century Campaign to raise $1 billion began in 1995 and will end on June 30, 2003.

By the Voice Staff September 12, 2002

Students protest terrorism

A group of concerned students and faculty members staged a demonstration against all forms of terrorism in Red Square on Wednesday.

The demonstration involved 11 people lying down with their faces covered with bandanas holding signs which said, for example, “I was a high school teacher in Hiroshima.

By the Voice Staff September 12, 2002

March for justice, says Jackson

The Reverend Jesse Jackson urged Georgetown students to engage in “massive, non-violent” action by joining the March to Justice on Friday. The march is partly in response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s “closed door” policy towards Iraq.

Jackson’s Rainbow/PUSH Coalition is organizing the march, with the support of members and leaders from the NAACP, NOW, League of United Latin American Citizens and other groups.

By the Voice Staff September 12, 2002

City on the Hill

It seems we may have moved into some sort of a time warp. Voters across the nation woke up Tuesday morning, went to their local polling precincts and learned the results later that evening or read about them the next day. But things were different in the District: While we know who probably didn’t win the Democratic mayoral primary, we don’t know who did.

By the Voice Staff September 12, 2002

Chaplain encourages reflection

Interim University Chaplain Scott Pilarz, S.J. wants Campus Ministry to “galvanize energy across campus” this year, he said in a meeting with the Voice on Tuesday.

Pilarz said that he wants to ensure that the programs Campus Ministry offers encourage spirituality and allow for reflection.

By the Voice Staff September 12, 2002

GU commemorates Sept. 11 anniversary

The University paused in a national moment of silence at 8:46 am Wednesday to commemerate the attacks of Sept. 11. Events, including an interfaith service of prayer, a town hall meeting and a candlelight vigil, were held to offer students an opportunity to reflect and discuss the attacks and their effects.

By the Voice Staff September 12, 2002

Primary results uncertain; Williams looks to win

Close to 1,000 Georgetown students headed to the polls Tuesday to choose from seven candidates running in the Sept. 10 primary.

The winner of the Democratic primary remains undetermined at this time.

The two leading candidates, current Mayor Anthony Williams and the Reverend Willie Wilson, were both write-in candidates.

By the Voice Staff September 12, 2002

Mayor supports student involvement in ANC

D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams praised student involvement in local politics at the Campaign Georgetown meeting Monday night. Williams, who is a candidate in the upcoming November elections, also discussed the progress made during his term as mayor.

Volunteerism is essential to student relations with the community, Williams said.

By the Voice Staff September 5, 2002

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