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Open Letter: Faculty object to top-down administrative hires

By Ithaca College Faculty November 17, 2015
We strongly oppose the recent decision by President Tom Rochon to create a "Chief Diversity Officer" position at Ithaca College.

Installment Six: Registration

By Linda Vallancourt, Blogger November 17, 2015
Personally, I believe Ithaca should work to better assist students and improve upon the theme and perspective system.

Public Safety Log: Sept. 28 – Oct. 4

October 21, 2015
Sept. 28 Medical Assist Location: East Tower Summary: Caller reported high fever and general illness. Person declined medical assistance with ambulance staff. Patrol Officer Steve Ward.
Flu shot project gauges Ithaca College's emergency preparedness

Flu shot project gauges Ithaca College’s emergency preparedness

By Elena Piech, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
With an average wait time of three minutes, approximately 600 students, staff and faculty received a free flu shot Oct. 20 at the Ithaca College Fitness Center.

Some Thoughts on Coming Home

By Christina Tudor October 19, 2015

I apologize for the small hiatus I took from writing, midterms were rough ya’ll and I really needed the break to recharge. Let’s move on now to some quick life-updates now that I'm backing from...

From left, Jeff Ives, professor in the exercise and sport sciences department; Derek Wallace, assistant to the dean in the music department; and Julie Hickman-Godoy, associate director for financial aid, participate in the Blue Sky Reimagining Kick-Off event discussions Oct. 8.

Open Letter: Faculty disappointed with Blue Sky kickoff

By Ithaca College Faculty October 19, 2015
In its guiding assumptions, the event appeared to dismiss and even disparage the idea that a rich and valuable undergraduate education is critically tied to what happens in the classroom, where close, diligent and serious attention to intellectual ideas, problems and texts are the central focus.
Sean Burton poses in Ben Light Gymnasium with a basketball, as he was hired as assistant men's basketball coach in September. Burton played for the program from 2005-09, and was a two-time All-American and captain for the Bombers.

Former captain jumps at opportunity to help men’s basketball

By Vinica Weiss, Assistant Sports Editor October 19, 2015

Sean Burton ’09 was hired as the assistant men’s basketball coach by the athletics department in September. As one of the most instrumental players in the men’s basketball program from 2005–09,...

Chris Hummer speaks at the Faculty Council meeting Oct. 6 as Stanley Seltzer and  Jason Harrington listen on.

Faculty Council discusses conflicts between classes and sports

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer October 7, 2015
Ithaca College Faculty Council discussed conflicts between classes and sports in the 4–6 p.m. time slot and heard a presentation on the college’s budget from Gerald Hector, vice president of the Division of Finance and Administration, at the Oct. 6 Faculty Council meeting.

Public Safety Log: Sept. 21 – Sept. 27

October 7, 2015
Medical Assistance LOCATION: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported severe muscle spasms in their back from ongoing medical condition. One person transported to hospital by ambulance. Master Patrol Officer Jon Elmore.
Sophomore Denise Ibarra runs in the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakiam Memorial Alumni Run on Sept. 5. Ibarra has quickly transitioned from a newcomer to a leader for the women's cross-country team this season.

Sophomore runner making strides on cross-country team

By Joelle Goldstein, Staff Writer October 7, 2015
Sophomore Denise Ibarra transitions from newcomer to lead role for women's cross-country team.
Planned Parenthood became the center of a polarized debate after the release of controversial investigative videos. Several Ithaca College students have become engaged in the discussion.

Point/Counterpoint: Planned Parenthood still under fire

By Liz Alexander September 23, 2015
People don’t want to talk about abortion, but it is what we need to be talking about.
The council is run by co-chairs Linda Petrosino, dean of the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, and Belisa Gonzalez, associate professor and director of the Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity, along with nine other members.

Ithaca College creates Council on Diversity and Inclusion

By Melanie De Lima, Contributing Writer September 23, 2015
The Ithaca College administration has created a new council to address the recent issues concerning diversity, inclusion and engagement on campus.
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