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GU Hosts Program for Residents

This fall, Georgetown will offer a non-credit academic program designed for University neighbors and D.C. area residents. The Center for Lifelong Learning, part of the School for Summer and Continuing... Read more

By the August 30, 2001

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Delegations hold interfaith dialogue

Georgetown hosted delegations of Palestinians and Israelis in an interfaith dialogue Wednesday. The discussions, facilitated by members of the Campus Ministry, Pat Conroy S.J., Imam Yahya Hendi and Rabbi Harold... Read more

By the August 30, 2001

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Construction delayed in Village C Lounge

The student area in the Village C Formal Lounge scheduled to open this fall will be delayed for an unspecified amount of time, according to Associate Dean of Students and... Read more

By the August 23, 2001

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Bus will connect GU to Metro stations

Georgetown Metro Connection, two Metro bus routes connecting Georgetown to metro stations will begin Sept. 4. Two routes are planned: a Wisconsin Avenue line connecting Georgetown and the Foggy Bottom-GWU... Read more

By the August 23, 2001

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Wormley school will hold only administration

The University has informed the community that the Wormley School be used exclusively for administrative space according to Linda Greenan, Assistant Vice President for External Affairs. Previous plans had called... Read more

By the August 23, 2001

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Protester Chic

The World Bank and International Monetary Fund are preparing to hold their fall meetings in downtown Washington, D.C. Heavy protests are expected; loosely-organized demonstrators seem committed to making a show... Read more

By the August 23, 2001

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University allowed to postpone BZA orders

The District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment has granted Georgetown permission to postpone implementing BZA orders the University claims would cause “irreparable harm.” Although University officials say that many... Read more

By the August 23, 2001

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University to increase safety awareness

University administration and the Department of Public Safety are coordinating their efforts to increase safety awareness on campus in response to several burglaries and assaults in the Burleith area. “We... Read more

By the August 23, 2001

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Proposal calls for improved response on GLBT

An ad hoc committee formed by Vice President of Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez met for eight weeks this summer to discuss issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students at... Read more

By the August 23, 2001

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Date of DeGioia’s inauguration set

The official inauguration of John J. DeGioia as the next Georgetown University President will take place Saturday, Oct. 13. DeGioia replaced former University President Leo J. O’Donovan, S.J., on July... Read more

By the August 23, 2001

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More student activity space sought

As part of the administration’s efforts to move beyond last year’s tension over alcohol-related issues, officials are submitting a grant proposal aimed at securing funds for non-alcoholic programming. Vice President... Read more

By the August 23, 2001

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University to review Campus Ministry

The University is conducting an internal review of Campus Ministry after numerous complaints from staff members and students about current University Chaplain Adam Bunnell, OFMC. Michael Garanzini S.J., the Special... Read more

By the May 3, 2001

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GUSA plans to confront BZA

On Tuesday, the Georgetown University Student Association approved a resolution responding to the conditions placed on the University’s 10-Year Plan outlined in the D.C. Board of Zoning and Adjustment’s recent... Read more

By the May 3, 2001

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GU Day ignites school spirit

On Tuesday, the second annual Georgetown Day was marked by a celebratory atmosphere of games, food and performances that culminated in a farewell celebration for outgoing University President Leo J.... Read more

By the May 3, 2001

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Speakers remember GU professor

Jan Karski, a former Georgetown government professor, who passed away last July, was honored for his time at Georgetown and for his role as a witness to the World War... Read more

By the May 3, 2001

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University holds farewell week for O’Donovan

Georgetown University will hold several farewell celebrations for outgoing University President Leo J. O’Donovan, S.J. before he steps down on July 1. Senior Vice President Jack J. DeGioia will replace... Read more

By the May 3, 2001

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GU’s solution

Georgetown Day is a day of “food, fun, games and friendship designed to bring together students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate the Georgetown community.” GU Day was created last... Read more

By the May 3, 2001

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InterHall defends townhouse wiring

Students have compiled a report recommending students living in University townhouses have high speed Internet access. According to Gilbert Cruz, InterHall Vice-President for External Affairs, the report was compiled at... Read more

By the May 3, 2001

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Author once again GU professor

Latin-American author and Peruvian politician, Mario Vargas Llosa, will join the Spanish and Portuguese Department as the first Ibero-American Literature and Culture Chair. Though the details of his appointment have... Read more

By the April 26, 2001

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Senior BBQ moved

The Senior Class Committee has moved the Senior Barbecue from its original site off campus to Copley Lawn due to the Metropolitan Police Department’s refusal to grant street closing permits... Read more

By the April 26, 2001