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Mayors discuss urban economic policies

On Jan. 20, the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service hosted “Building Cities of Opportunity for All: Policy Solutions for Equitable Economic Development,” a discussion between four mayors from... Read more

By January 21, 2016

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HOYAlert mistakenly announces tornado warning

Georgetown’s emergency notification system, HOYAlert, mistakenly announced that a tornado warning was in place “for [an] area that includes Georgetown University,” according to GUPD Chief Jay Gruber. The texts and emails, which... Read more

By January 20, 2016

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Library student employees protest policy changes

Student workers at Lauinger and Blommer Library are protesting changes in policy regarding payment for student library employees that resulted from the rise in the Washington, D.C. minimum wage. The... Read more

By January 19, 2016

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Institute of Politics and Public Service welcomes new fellows

This semester, the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service is ushering in a new class of Political Fellows. The five new Fellows, with careers politics and public service, are... Read more

By January 19, 2016

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GUSA Mental Health Committee announces new initiative

  On Jan. 13, the GUSA Mental Health Committee announced a new initiative, Project Lighthouse, that offers an anonymous online chatting space that Hoyas may use to discuss questions or... Read more

By January 18, 2016

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Georgetown Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. with Week of Events

Georgetown University is to commemorate the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting a week of events across Georgetown’s campuses starting Sunday, Jan. 17. Through the MLK Week... Read more

By January 17, 2016

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GUPD develops new active shooter response training program and website

  A new training program and website aims to educate community members about responding to an active shooter situation, Georgetown University Police Department Chief Jay Gruber announced in a university-wide... Read more

By January 15, 2016

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University announces Sexual Assault and Misconduct Climate Survey launch

Georgetown’s first-ever Sexual Assault and Misconduct Climate Survey will be open to all degree-seeking students at the university on Jan. 14, Rosemary Kilkenny, Vice President for Institutional Diversity and Equity,... Read more

By January 14, 2016

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University bans hoverboards on campus

  Georgetown students will no longer be allowed to use or store hoverboards on campus, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Christopher Augostini announced in a university-wide email on... Read more

By January 9, 2016

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University considers consolidating mail services

  University Auxiliary Services is considering centralizing mail services from campus-wide Residence Hall Offices (RHO) to a single location in the Leavey Center as early as Fall 2016. Student leaders,... Read more

By December 18, 2015

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Interfaith Gathering Promotes Tolerance and Understanding

Georgetown convened “An Interfaith Gathering for Solidarity, Understanding, and Peace” on Dec. 16, as leaders from numerous faith traditions gathered to express their commitment to unity in Gaston Hall. Catholic,... Read more

By December 17, 2015

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Georgetown delegation attends Paris climate negotiations

A group of Georgetown students and faculty are representing the university at the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) summit on climate change in Paris running from November 30 to December... Read more

By December 9, 2015

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Unrecognized student groups gain campus storage space access

Student groups that are not recognized by the university, such as Georgetown University Fossil Free (GUFF) and Greek life organizations, are now eligible to use storage cages in the Regents... Read more

By December 8, 2015

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Registrar addresses future of course registration at GUSA Town Hall

University registrar John Q. Pierce (COL ‘72) discussed changes to the course pre-registration system and solicited input on replacing the process with live registration at a GUSA Town Hall on... Read more

By December 7, 2015

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Working group announces grants, events at Teach-in on slavery

On Dec. 1, Fr. David Collins, S.J., Ph.D, and Chair of the Georgetown Working Group on Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation, announced a new university grant program, called the Freedom and... Read more

By December 5, 2015

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University proposal for downtown technology, arts and media center advances

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission for Logan Circle and Franklin Square (ANC 2F) voted unanimously to support a plan by Georgetown University to renovate and lease the Franklin School building at... Read more

By December 4, 2015

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Student organizers continue dialogue on relationship with Nike

A small number of student organizers from the group Athletes and Advocates for Workers’ Rights met Wednesday Dec. 2 to discuss their campaign to raise awareness around the relationship between... Read more

By December 3, 2015

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Working Group hosts teach-in on slavery and memory

On Dec. 1, the Working Group on Slavery, Memory and Reconciliation held a teach-in on “What We Know: Georgetown University and Slavery” in Gaston Hall. The event is part of... Read more

By December 3, 2015

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Latinx Leadership Forum Launches Casa Latina

Members of the Latinx Leadership Forum (LLF) announced that Casa Latina will open its doors in fall 2016 and explained the application process for its inaugural residents at a dinner... Read more

By December 2, 2015

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GUFF Releases Statement on Senate Divestment Vote

On Nov. 24, GU Fossil Free (GUFF) released a statement responding to the GUSA Senate’s vote on Sunday, Nov. 22 to not add a referendum on divestment from fossil fuels... Read more

By and November 30, 2015