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John Kerry discusses new book, climate change, and democracy

American democracy is in trouble, warned former Secretary of State John Kerry at an event in Gaston Hall on Oct. 4 hosted by Georgetown’s master’s of Science in Foreign Service... Read more

By October 12, 2018

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Former Director of Women’s Center Leaves Legacy of Advocacy

When Priyanka Dinakar (COL ’19) stepped into the Georgetown University Women’s Center to meet Director Laura Kovach for the first time, she had a good feeling. She was applying for... Read more

By October 12, 2018

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Rubio Discusses Culture Wars, Echo Chambers, and Brett Kavanaugh in G.U. Politics Event

The Institute of Politics & Public Service at Georgetown’s McCourt School hosted Florida Senator Marco Rubio on Oct. 1 in the Lohrfink Auditorium. The Republican lawmaker spoke with Mo Elleithee... Read more

By October 12, 2018

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GAGE announces election, next step in unionization

The Georgetown Alliance of Graduate Employees (GAGE) announced that on Oct. 8 they had notified the university of their intent to hold an election with the American Arbitration Association (AAA).... Read more

By October 11, 2018

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March for Black Women calls for legislative and cultural changes

People met at 7th Street and Madison Drive NW on the National Mall for the March for Black Women on Sept. 29. Marchers were calling for the full reauthorization of... Read more

By October 10, 2018

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Panel discusses journalism and whistleblowers

The Georgetown Free Speech Project and the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University hosted a panel discussion regarding the role of whistleblowers in our political discourse on Sept. 26... Read more

By October 10, 2018

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Panel discusses moving forward in wake of clerical sex abuse reports

Four panelists discussed clerical sexual abuse in the Catholic Church at an event in Gaston Hall on Sept. 25. The event was hosted by Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought... Read more

By October 9, 2018

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New GUSA Vice President, new Senators sworn in

Kenna Chick (SFS ’20) was confirmed as the new GUSA vice president following the swearing in of 14 new GUSA senators on Oct. 2. Eliza Lafferty (COL ’21) and Patrick... Read more

By October 8, 2018

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Associate professor begins research leave after backlash over Kavanaugh tweet

C. Christine Fair, an associate professor at the university, has faced criticism after a Sept. 29 tweet that advocated for violence towards GOP senators involved in the Brett Kavanaugh nomination... Read more

By October 5, 2018

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Foreign Minister of Japan reflects on Georgetown experience, foreign policy

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono (SFS ’86) spoke on the future of Japanese foreign policy as part of the Lloyd George Lecture Series on Sept. 28. He was joined by... Read more

By October 5, 2018

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Georgetown Prison Reform Project frees man 27 years after wrongful conviction

Valentino Dixon was exonerated of murder charges and released from prison through the efforts of the Georgetown Prison Reform Project on Sept. 17 after serving 27 years behind bars. According... Read more

By October 4, 2018

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Hoya Hub food pantry opens in Leavey Center

GUSA’s Hoya Hub food pantry opened on Oct. 1 in the Leavey Center, kicking off what organizers hope will be a long and effective campaign to fight food insecurity on... Read more

By October 3, 2018

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GUSA Senate election features low turnout, calls to improve GUSA’s transparency

The GUSA Election Commission announced the results of the election for seven freshmen GUSA Senate seats, four at-large senators, and three junior Senate seats on their Twitter page in the... Read more

By October 3, 2018

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H*yas for Choice begins offering Plan B

H*yas for Choice (HFC), a student group that advocates for reproductive and sexual rights and healthcare, and is unaffiliated with the university, announced they would be offering Morning After Emergency... Read more

By October 3, 2018

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City officials meet with neighborhood to discuss plane noise

Georgetown neighborhood residents met with representatives from the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment on Sept. 20 at Georgetown Day School to discuss the impacts of noise pollution originating from... Read more

By September 30, 2018

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Finding His Voice: Jason Berry reflects on college and career

As the Voice nears our 50th anniversary in March 2019, we are looking back at our history, alumni, and life after the Voice. Jason Berry (COL ’71) arrived at Georgetown... Read more

By and September 28, 2018

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New Program Director looks to engage students at KI

While freshmen moved into their dorms, wrapped up NSO, and started classes, someone else was also settling into campus —Juan Belmán Guerrero, the new program director for the Georgetown University... Read more

By September 28, 2018

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Alexander Hamilton Society hosts panel on Chinese soft power

The Alexander Hamilton Society hosted a panel in the ICC auditorium to discuss Chinese soft power on Sept. 18. Allie Williams (SFS ‘19), president of the Alexander Hamilton Society, spoke... Read more

By September 26, 2018

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Juan Martinez sworn in as new GUSA President

Juan Martinez (SFS ’20), the former GUSA Senate transition chair, was sworn in as the GUSA president on Sept. 16 during a regularly scheduled GUSA senate meeting. Martinez assumed the... Read more

By and September 26, 2018

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Panel discusses intersections of disability and immigration

A panel featuring disability advocates met in the Healey Family Student Center Social Room on Sept. 17 to discuss disability and immigration policy in the United States. It was moderated... Read more

By September 25, 2018