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MPD prepares for D.C. protests

The Metropolitan Police Department is cancelling all leave and days off for its officers between April 19 and 23 in preparation for the thousands of protestors expected to come to the District to protest the meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank scheduled for those days.

By the April 4, 2002

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Middle States reaccredition report released

Representatives from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education will visit Georgetown early next week and make recommendations that will determine whether the University continues to receive federal funding.

As part of the reaccreditation process, more than 100 faculty, students and administrators participated in the drafting of a 129-page “self-study”report that critically analyzes various components of the University and represents “a significant opportunity for members of the Main Campus to reflect comprehensively on where we are and where we are going.

By the March 21, 2002

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University chaplain resigns

On Monday, University Chaplain Adam Bunnell, O.F.M., Conv. announced his resignation, effective June 30, 2002. Bunnell stated that he was “convinced that this is the right step for [him] at this time” in his letter of resignation, but did not elaborate on his future plans.

By the March 21, 2002

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Gonzalez announces new LGBT administrator

Vice President for Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez announced the creation of a new Special Assistant to the Vice President to review the services provided by the University for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

“Regardless of sexual orientation, I want to make certain we are fostering the intellectual, personal, moral, spiritual and emotional development of all our students,” Gonzalez said.

By the March 21, 2002

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St. Paddy’s Day arrests down

Underage drinking violations and other alcohol-related incidents by Georgetown students have dramatically decreased since last year, according to the Metropolitan Police Department and the Advisory Neighborhood Commission. This trend was exemplified over St.

By the March 21, 2002

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The Foundry goes out of business

The Foundry cinema, a Georgetown landmark that offered independent films at discount ticket prices, has gone out of business. While the closing is a blow to Georgetown moviegoers, a new multiplex is scheduled to open only two blocks away. The Foundry, located at 1055 Thomas Jefferson St.

By the March 21, 2002

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Thefts hit dorms over break

A number of thefts occurred in University residence halls over spring break, primarily in first-year dorm Village C. Five different rooms in Village C reported stolen items to the Department of Public Safety, according to a list released by DPS for the period Feb.

By the March 21, 2002

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Congressman Meehan addresses campaign finance

Representative Marty Meehan (D-MA) spoke to students Tuesday in support of the Shays-Meehan bill which centers on a ban of soft-money. On Wednesday, the Senate passed a synthesis of the Shays-Meehan bill and the McCain-Feingold bill, another campaign finance reform bill which originated in the Senate.

By the March 21, 2002

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Passy: Bulgaria will benefit NATO

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy expressed his support for Bulgaria’s admittance to NATO in a speech given Monday in Copley Formal Lounge.

The alliance will extend invitations for membership as a part of its November summit in Prague.

Passy cited his nation’s position as a “de facto United States and NATO ally” as a reason for it to be included in the alliance, noting several Bulgarian contributions to American and NATO military actions.

By the March 14, 2002

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BZA completes its role in 10-Year Plan process

On March 5, the Board of Zoning and Adjustment formalized its rejection of the Georgetown University revised 10-Year Campus Plan. The BZA decided instead to adopt a plan consisting of the University’s revised plan plus an appendix of conditions. These conditions were previously suggested in the original BZA order issued last March.

By the March 14, 2002

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Doing your own job

Earlier this month, the Board of Zoning Adjustment formally required that the University agree to integrate a series of conditions into its 10-Year Campus Plan. The BZA’s controversial decision caps off almost an entire year of debate over what role this local body should have over Georgetown’s affairs.

By the March 14, 2002

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DeGioia announces O’Donnell as new provost

On March 11, University President John J. DeGioia announced the appointment of James J. O’Donnell to the position of Provost, effective July 1. O’Donnell will replace current Provost Dorothy Brown, who announced her retirement in August.

DeGioia described the Provost as the senior academic officer for the main campus whose authority ranges from oversight of the deans to issues relating to admissions, financial aid and student life.

By the March 14, 2002

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Champs to bar entry to under-21s at all times

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission and Champions Sports Bar and Restaurant reached a voluntary agreement on Feb. 26 restricting entrance to patrons 21 years old and over at all times. The agreement also called for the installation of an ID scanner, among other changes.

By the March 14, 2002

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DeGioia appoints interim EVP

On March 8, Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia announced the appointment of Dr. J. Richard Gaintner, M.D. as interim Executive Vice President for Health Sciences, effective April 1, 2002. Gaintner will serve in this role until the appointment of a permanent EVP is completed.

By the March 14, 2002

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GU experts: Six months after 9-11

Reflecting on six months since the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Georgetown experts agree that the political, security and ethical issues surrounding the attacks have reinforced important issues of international relations and cross-cultural communication on campus without changing the fundamental issues previously discussed.

By the March 14, 2002

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Tough job market improving for GU grads

Despite a tight job market, Executive Director of the MBNA Career Center Sylvia Robinson said that this year’s Georgetown graduates remain a very strong draw for companies building their leadership for the future.

According to the Feb. 22 New York Times’ article entitled “Not Wanted: ‘02 Graduates Seeking Jobs,” there will be an estimated 20 to 25 percent decrease in jobs for students who graduate with bachelor’s degrees this year, specifically at the end of the spring semester.

By the February 28, 2002

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Student demonstrations aimed at GAAP visitors

Two separate demonstrations concerning students’ sexual orientation were held in Red Square on Friday, targeting prospective students visiting campus for the first Georgetown Admissions Ambassador’s Program weekend for the class of 2006.

GU Pride and the Georgetown Solidarity Committee organized a campaign to inform prospective students of the LGBT presence on-campus, according to GU Pride member Liam Stack (CAS ‘05).

By the February 28, 2002

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UN prioritizes anti-terrorism, Negroponte says

“Global terrorism destroys global interests,” said John D. Negroponte, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations on Wednesday. Negroponte emphasized that the United Nations must postpone all other goals until “we make sure history records that we dismantled global terrorism in the early part of this century.

By the February 28, 2002

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Gonzalez accused of ignoring ‘invisible minority’

Supporters of the proposed a resource center for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students accused Vice President of Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez of not honoring the University’s policy prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. This accusation comes in response to Gonzalez’ decision to block the creation of a LGBT resource center on campus.

By the February 28, 2002

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Committee questions postponement of career fair

The Speech and Expression Committee has questioned the decision of Vice President for Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez to cancel the Progressive Career Fair last Wednesday. Gonzalez told career fair organizers that he wanted to delay the career fair until further notice, due to concerns that certain organizations being represented might advocate issues contrary to Catholic teaching.

By the February 28, 2002