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48th Georgetown President inaugurated

The University formally inaugurated John J. DeGioia as Georgetown’s 48th President Saturday in front of an audience of students, faculty, staff, and Georgetown community members at D.A.R. Constitution Hall. In... Read more

By the October 18, 2001

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Tensions to guide presidency

John J. DeGioia declared in his inaugural address Saturday that the Georgetown community cannot shy away from debating the “set of tensions” that are an essential part of the University.... Read more

By the October 18, 2001

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Anthrax scares reach campus

Two cases of anthrax scares have been reported at the University in the past week. Both instances involved individuals who were suspicious of materials they had received through the mail.... Read more

By the October 18, 2001

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Student robbed in Burleith

A Georgetown University student was robbed at gunpoint at 3 a.m. last Friday morning at the intersection of 37th and T streets, N.W. According to William Tucker, director of the... Read more

By the October 18, 2001

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Inaugural events for DeGioia underway

Georgetown University hosted a faculty and staff picnic lunch Wednesday, kicking off the week’s inaugural events honoring the University’s new president, John J. DeGioia. Wednesday’s picnic, at which DeGioia addressed... Read more

By the October 11, 2001

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University responds to impacts of attacks

A month after the attacks of Sept. 11, the University has begun to deal with the long-term impacts of the terrorism in areas such as finances, admissions, career placement, international... Read more

By the October 11, 2001

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Club leaders meet to discuss goals, problems

On Tuesday night, Georgetown club leaders gathered in Copley Formal Lounge to discuss common goals, issues and problems Georgetown clubs on campus experience. Hosted by the Georgetown University Student Association,... Read more

By the October 11, 2001

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Professor speaks on new terrorism

“The most important thing learned is the difference between the new and old terrorist,” said sociology professor William Daddio, who spoke Tuesday to an audience of over 90 faculty members... Read more

By the October 11, 2001

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Students urged to e-mail Mayor

Georgetown students have launched an e-mail campaign to contact the D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams about violations of students’ rights in the District. Campaign Georgetown, the watchdog group for off-campus affairs,... Read more

By the October 11, 2001

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High turnout for first-year election

The first-year class elected four representatives to the Georgetown University Student Association in an online election last Thursday. Philip Beer (SFS ‘05), Sean Fern (SFS ‘05), Nazareth Haysbert (CAS ‘05)... Read more

By the October 11, 2001

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Where’s the respect?

When the Advisory Neighborhood Council approved the Student Bill of Rights last week, the first reaction of most Georgetown students was one of relief. The ANC proposal stated that Georgetown... Read more

By the October 11, 2001

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First round election draws many

In an unprecedented turn out, 62 percent of the first-year class voted in Tuesday’s primary election for Georgetown University Student Association first-year representatives. The field was narrowed from 17 candidates... Read more

By the October 4, 2001

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Clinton, Dole announce scholarship

Former President Bill Clinton (SFS ’68) and former presidential candidate Bob Dole announced they would chair a scholarship fund attempting to raise $100 million for the families of victims of... Read more

By the October 4, 2001

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Students plan e-mail campaign

On Monday Oct. 8, Campaign Georgetown will begin a campaign asking students to contact Mayor Anthony Williams concerning violations of students’ rights. Campaign Georgetown, aided by the Georgetown University Student... Read more

By the October 4, 2001

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Take Care D.C.

National Airport reopened Thursday with limited service. Baggage scanners now sit behind the check-in desks; they may well become a common sight in all airports as the rest of the... Read more

By the October 4, 2001

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First Krogh chair presented by DeGioia

G. John Ikenberry discussed the importance of engaging other nations in U.S. foreign policy and building an international community for his inaugural address as the Peter F. Krogh Chair of... Read more

By the October 4, 2001

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UIS discusses future of technology services

Beginning next year, University Information Services plans to revise all of Georgetown technology services. UIS will focus its improvements on the refurbishment of Saint Mary’s Hall, the improvement of telephone... Read more

By the October 4, 2001

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Student leaders discuss student discrimination

Student leaders from from various District universities gathered Wednesday at Georgetown to discuss city-wide responses to the tragic events of Sept. 11 and to coordinate future efforts against what are... Read more

By the October 4, 2001

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Student Bill of Rights approved by ANC

The Advisory Neighborhood Council passed a bill designed to protect student rights this Tuesday. The bill sets a standard for how the community should handle student issues. A vote on... Read more

By the October 4, 2001

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University has yet to release missing alumni list

The Office of University and Alumni Relations is still working to compile a complete list of all Georgetown Alumni missing or killed in the Sept. 11 attacks against the Pentagon... Read more

By the September 27, 2001