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Diane Long, associate professor in the Ithaca College Department of Occupational Therapy, was recently recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association with the Roster of Fellows Award.

Q&A: OT Professor wins prestigious award

By John Turner • November 22, 2020
It’s really an honor. There are not all that many people per year across the country who are recognized, so it's definitely an honor.
National Recap: COVID-19 vaccine shows success in U.S. tests

National Recap: COVID-19 vaccine shows success in U.S. tests

By John Turner • November 17, 2020
A second COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be effective in preventing illness following the contraction of the virus.
Carlos Figueroa, assistant professor in the Department of Politics at Ithaca College, published an article in the journal Fair Observer.

Q&A: Professor publishes article on current political climate

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • November 16, 2020
What surprised me was how many voters actually voted for Trump. This time around, I mean, he broke records.
Daniel Gwirtzman, assistant professor in the Department of Theatre Arts at Ithaca College, presented at the 22nd Annual National Dance Education Organization Conference.

Q&A: Professor presents at national conference

By John Turner • November 9, 2020
Part of the fun of being in the circle is the fact that you do see everybody, and, whether you're holding hands or not, you're part of this community.
Karen Edwards, associate professor in the Ithaca College Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education, participated in the 2020 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Grand Hack.

Q&A: Professor participates in international competition

By John Turner • November 1, 2020
The world works in groups, and the most important thing I learned was that our failures drove us further.
Ithaca College senior Hope Gardner expanded her self-made Spanish language learning program for people who are incarcerated.

Q&A: IC student expands Spanish program for inmates

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • October 24, 2020
Working with Prisoner Express has been a really influential part of that journey and has helped me to really kind of see outside of myself.
Idrissou Mora-Kpai, assistant professor in the Ithaca College Department of Media, Arts, Sciences and Studies, is an award-winning filmmaker.

Q&A: Professor releases documentary on racism and gentrification

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • October 17, 2020
I just want people to have more awareness on these issues. A film like “America Street” extends awareness.
Pedro Molina is a former cartoonist at Confidencial in Nicaragua. Molina is a visiting international scholar in residence at Ithaca College, but with the program's elimination, he is searching for a new sponsor for his visa.

Q & A: International scholar places second in cartoonist competition

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • October 10, 2020
I will say that he would be happy to see that I keep drawing and that I keep learning and I keep trying to do my best every day.
Dave Diggin, assistant professor in the Ithaca College Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, discusses the importance of living a healthy life as a young adult.

Q&A: Professors publish article in top sports journal

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • October 3, 2020
Physical health has an impact on emotional health, spiritual health and occupational health, and all of those kinds of things.
Ed Catto, professor in the Ithaca College School of Business, hosted a virtual panel at Comic-Con about the role comic books and pop culture play in academia. 

Q&A: Professor hosts virtual panel at comic-con

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • September 24, 2020
I learned that at all these colleges and universities, there seems to be a thirst and excitement for pop culture classes from students.
Chrissy Guest, associate professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, was elected to serve on the board of the University Film and Video Association (UFVA). 

Q&A: Professor recognized by international organization

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • September 17, 2020
It's very funny looking back. I never anticipated becoming a faculty member. I never anticipated becoming a teacher.
Christine Bataille, associate professor in the Department of Management in the Ithaca College School of Business, researches how people's identities intersect.

Q&A: Professor publishes research in top management journal

By John Turner • September 10, 2020
I want people to see that they can take hold of their lives and work to move closer to being who they want to be.
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