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Junior Elena Piech is an Emerging Media major studying in Buenos Aires for the Spring 2018 semester.

Piech in Palermo: Learning how to live in the moment

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • April 23, 2018
My Argentine amigos placed an emphasis on enjoying the present. These differing perspectives provide new definitions of what it means to be productive.
Junior Elena Piech is an Emerging Media major studying in Buenos Aires for the Spring 2018 semester.

Piech in Palermo: Villa miseria reveals hidden poverty

By Elena Piech, Columnist • April 4, 2018
When I visited the Retiro Bus Station and saw that people had made homes behind it, my eyes were opened to the neglected areas residing in the shadows of this city.
Junior Elena Piech is an Emerging Media major studying in Buenos Aires for the Spring 2018 semester.

Piech in Palermo: Learning more than just language

By Elena Piech, Columnist • March 6, 2018
"I am going to own up to the fact that I am learning," Elena Piech said. "And when I return to the United States, I am going to talk to my abuelos in Spanish."
Roger Richardson, the current interim chief diversity officer, said he agrees with the decision to delay the search for the new Chief Diversity Officer.

Ithaca College on track to meet diversity training deadlines

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • May 9, 2016
“I do feel they’re important,” Earle said. “I think it’s a good first step. In some ways, the problems we had, like the staff had, are some of the same problems that I think we’re going to have with diversity and inclusion.”
Junior and senior MLK Scholars traveled to Da Nang, Vietnam, over winter break with a focus on the relationship between the U.S. and Vietnam and community service. The scholars held an event April 21, which was part of a discussion series by the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity.

Ithaca College MLK scholars present on race and stereotypes

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • April 27, 2016
“I think it's a representation of what it feels like when coming into a community,” Hall said. “It feels like an interview, and if not everything fits, then it's ostracizing.”
Students perform in the Department of Theatre Arts production A Chorus Line, which showed in November of 2015. The department recently conducted a survey for students on diversity issues, and one topic that appeared in responses was colorblind casting.

Theater arts department discusses diversity with students

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • April 19, 2016
The Department of Theatre Arts at Ithaca College has hosted several meetings to discuss issues regarding diversity within the department.
Roger Richardson, associate provost for diversity, inclusion and engagement, was announced by President Tom Rochon on Nov. 10 as the interim chief diversity officer. According to a recent announcement, it is unclear whether a permanent person will be hired for the position.

Ithaca College clarifies progress and holdups on diversity plan

By Elena Piech and Faith Meckley • March 23, 2016
In a recent announcement, the college laid out parts of the diversity action plan that are on track — such as developing a Fall 2016 campus-climate survey — and parts of the plan that are falling behind — such as developing a community review board for the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management.
Roger Richardson will no longer hold the interim chief diversity officer position at the college and will continue in his role as associate provost of diversity, inclusion and engagement.

Ithaca College likely to miss diversity action plan deadlines

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • March 2, 2016
In Fall 2015, Ithaca College set a timeline for addressing issues regarding diversity and campus climate. Although the plan covers a timeline of roughly 2 1/2 years, Roger Richardson, associate provost of diversity, inclusion and engagement and interim chief diversity officer, said it is not realistic for all deadlines to be made.
Ithaca College has announced its new open-housing policy — a housing option that enables students to select roommates regardless of their sex or gender. Freshmen Anna Gardner and Joe Simpson plan on utilizing the open-housing policy in the fall.

Ithaca College allows students of different sex to be roommates

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • February 23, 2016
Ithaca College recently announced its new open-housing policy, allowing students to select roommates regardless of sex or gender.
Staff Writer Elena Piech spoke with Luca Maurer, program director for the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services, to discuss his book, the writing process and ghosts.

Q&A: LGBT program director discusses his new book

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • February 4, 2016
Luca Maurer, program director for the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services, with his co-author Eli Green, assistant professor of public health at William Paterson University, published their book, “The Teaching Transgender Toolkit,” three months ago. Staff writer Elena Piech spoke with Luca Maurer about his book, the writing process and transgender rights.
Emil L. Cunningham speaks at the Rankin & Associates presentation when consultants came to Ithaca College Feb. 2 to outline their plan for the next campus-climate survey. The college has announced the survey will be open from Sept. 27 to Oct. 28. for participation.

Consulting firm for campus-climate survey visits Ithaca College

By Elena Piech and Parita Desai • February 3, 2016
Rankin & Associates, a third-party consulting company, presented to Ithaca College students, faculty and staff Feb. 2 regarding its plans to develop and carry out the survey.

Empowerment explored with Black History Month events

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • February 1, 2016
IC will be celebrating Black History Month during February, with various organizations hosting movie screenings, student panels, and performances.
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