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The Ithaca College Shared Governance Task Force held listening sessions to solicit feedback from the campus community March 1, 2 and 3. Since then, key individuals involved in this process say there are still issues that need to be resolved and communicated to the campus community.

Campus leaders say issues still exist with shared governance

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer
May 9, 2016
The college remains in the leadership phase of the comprehensive campaign. Chris Biehn, vice president for institutional advancement and communication, said it is unclear how President Tom Rochon's stepping down will affect the campaign.

Comprehensive campaign status unclear with change in leader

By Sabrina Knight, Senior writer
April 13, 2016
The nine Ithaca College students selected to work with NBC to cover the South Carolina Republican primary stand with Ann Marie Adams '98, lecturer in the Department of Strategic Communications, who hosted the students during their time in South Carolina.

IC students assist NBC with South Carolina primary coverage

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer
February 26, 2016
Sean Eversley Bradwell has been hired for the newly created position of Director of Programs and Outreach within the Division of Educational Affairs at Ithaca College.

Q&A: Sean Eversley Bradwell discusses MLK’s legacy

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer
February 3, 2016
Ithaca College releases new minority faculty hiring policies

Ithaca College releases new minority faculty hiring policies

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer
September 30, 2015
Ithaca College master plan imagines vision for future

Ithaca College master plan imagines vision for future

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer
September 7, 2015
Mary Ann Erickson, associate professor and chair of the Department of Gerontology, said the purpose of the State Society of Aging of New York is to bring together the education, health and government communities.

Gerontology professor named president-elect of state society

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer
November 11, 2014
Patricia Rodriguez, assistant professor and Latin American studies coordinator in the Department of History, writes that DACA students are law-abiding citizens who deserve to stay in the U.S.

Politics professor engages students in local social justice issues

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer
November 11, 2014

Administrators update Faculty Council on major college-wide projects

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer
October 8, 2014
Junior Elise Steele presents her business idea, Cravings Delivered, at the Business Plan Competition on April 22, 2014.

Previous Business Idea Competition winners continue to develop projects

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer
October 7, 2014

Senate rejects democratic bill to refinance student loans

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer
September 24, 2014
Shareholders and media tour Rev Ithaca, the newly furnished hub for local start-up businesses in Ithaca, in the Carey Building Sept. 22.

Downtown Ithaca hosts official grand opening of new business incubator

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer
September 24, 2014
Students in the "Quest for a sustainable future" theme participate in a group activity on Aug. 25 in Friends 302 as part of the ICC Theme Kick-Off Events.

Residential Life gives financial rewards for floor program attendance

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer
September 2, 2014
Passersby and construction workers assess the damage to the building that contained Simeon's bistro on June 20, the day a tractor-trailer carrying a load of cars crashed into it (left), and Aug. 27 (right).

Investigation into Simeon’s crash leaves questions unanswered

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer
August 27, 2014

Faculty Council addresses end-of-year business

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
May 8, 2014
Ithaca College students rally for victims of sexual violence April 25 during their march down Hudson Street to Dewitt Park in Take Back the Night sponsored by the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County.

Students join forces to take back the night

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
April 30, 2014
A student worker at Towers Dining Hall prepares a thai dish with chicken. It can also be prepared with tofu, but is made in the same pan as chicken.

Students criticize dining hall standards for special diets

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
April 23, 2014

Ithaca couple to stand trial in Texas

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
April 9, 2014
Senior Jackie Branco is president of Beta Alpha Psi, an international honor organization for finance students and professionals. Branco will attend the University of Virginia for her master's in business administration in the fall.

Senior shines with involvement in business-related groups

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
April 9, 2014

Faculty Council addresses fall grade period

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
April 2, 2014

Ed Tech Day to highlight innovation

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
March 19, 2014
From left, Peter Rothbart, chair of the Faculty Council and professor of music theory, history and composition, and Danette Johnson, assistant provost and director of the core curriculum, discuss faculty assessment of the ICC.

Faculty Council addresses student grade changes

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
March 5, 2014
John Bradac, director of Career Services, said the transition will emphasize the importance of integrating career development with the college enrollment process.

Career Services to move under different domain

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
February 26, 2014
William Jacobson, director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell University, has filed a whistlesblowers complaint in response to the ASA boycott.

Professor files IRS complaint against pro-boycott group

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
February 26, 2014
A fire occurred on the morning of Feb. 7 in North Balch Hall at Cornell University.

Fire occurs in Cornell residence building

By Jack Curran and Sabrina Knight
February 7, 2014
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Ithaca College

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Ithaca College

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
February 5, 2014

Faculty Council sees updates from last meeting

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
February 5, 2014
A mannequin stands, draped in traditional Chinese clothing in Cornell University's exhibit "Chinese Traditional Dress and Its Influence. The exhibit features an assortment of traditional Chinese apparel.

Review: Colorful exhibit fades in small space

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
January 22, 2014
The layout for the new 9,000-square-foot Downtown Ithaca Incubator.

IC collaborates with TC3 and Cornell on hub for ideas

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
January 22, 2014
Peter Rothbart, chairman of the Faculty Council, and Steven Skopik, chair of the faculty council handbook committee, discuss tenure policies.

Faculty Council discusses tenure updates

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
January 22, 2014
The Ithaca Town Board will use the $76,000 grant from the New York State Department of Transportation to study the Danby Road pedestrian corridor.

Town of Ithaca receives state grant to study sidewalks

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
January 22, 2014
Local government officials met with representatives from Ithaca College, Cornell University and TC3 to discuss plans for the Downtown Ithaca Incubator, on Jan 16.

Officials announce business collaboration project

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
January 18, 2014
Chris Regan ’89 will speak at the May 2013 Commencement ceremony. Courtesy of Chris Regan

Family Guy writer to speak at graduation

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
December 11, 2013
Tuition freeze trend will not affect Ithaca College

Tuition freeze trend will not affect Ithaca College

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
December 4, 2013

Divest IC hosts open mic night for social justice

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
December 4, 2013
Ali Erkan, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, teaches students of varying majors and some faculty members how to use data to create digital maps and use computer-based problem solving.

Students and faculty come together for class

By Faith Meckley, Contributing Writer
September 5, 2013
From left, senior Jeremy Betterley talks to John Sadwith ’72 about divesting the college’s endowment from the fossil-fuel industry at a protest, organized by Divest Ic, Oct. 23 in the lobby of emerson Suites.

IC Divest protests at Board of Trustee dinner

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
October 30, 2013
From left, senior Kelly Parker poses with senior Bryn Pilney of Oregon State University and junior Hayley Wilkins of Western Kentucky University on the Great Wall of China during a port stop during their Semester at Sea.

IC students sail the world together

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
October 9, 2013

Public Safety is investigating two burglaries

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
September 19, 2013

Freshman discusses plans for IC Greens club

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
September 11, 2013

Freshman enrollment surpasses estimates

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
August 30, 2013

Ithaca College hires new VP of finance

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
August 28, 2013
Gerald Hector, vice president of finance and administration, began working for Ithaca College in July to prepare for the retirement of Carl Sgrecci '69. President Tom Rochon said he believes Hector works best under pressure

Ithaca College hires new VP of finance

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
August 28, 2013
Students in the Class of 2017 participate in a balloon challenge during a social event at Orientation on June 19. The high number of first-years seeking on-campus housing in the fall is so high that the Office of Residential LIfe has had to make additional options available

Over-enrollment causes housing problems for first-year students

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
August 7, 2013

Public Safety is investigating a burglary in the Circle Apartments

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
August 7, 2013

Two burglaries reported in Hilliard Hall

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
July 27, 2013

Two burglaries reported in Hilliard Hall

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
July 26, 2013
Kat Stevens, a member of Shaleshock and the Finger Lakes Action Network, speaks into a megaphone Wednesday during a protest to encourage Governor Andrew Cuomo to ban fracking in New York while he was attending a meeting in Schoellkopf Hall at Cornell University.

Anti-frackers protest Cuomo’s visit to Ithaca

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
July 12, 2013

Video: Anti-frackers protest Cuomo’s visit to Ithaca

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
July 11, 2013
Kat Stevens, a member of Shaleshock and the Finger Lakes Action Network, speaks into a megaphone Wednesday during a protest to encourage Governor Andrew Cuomo to ban fracking in New York while he was attending a meeting in Schoellkopf Hall at Cornell University.

Anti-frackers protest Cuomo’s visit to Ithaca

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
July 11, 2013

Video: Residents speak out against Inergy LP in flotilla protest

By Sabrina Knight
June 24, 2013

Video: Residents speak out against Inergy LP in flotilla protest

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
June 24, 2013
Members of the Ithaca community joined with representatives of Gas Free Seneca in a flotilla protest against Inergy LP Saturday, June 22.

Video: Residents speak out against Inergy LP in flotilla protest

By Sabrina Knight
June 24, 2013
President Tom Rochon sits down with sixth-year physical therapy students Aaron Atwater and Marissa Speno on Wednesday to discuss the Huron recommendation to consolidate Rochester Center operations. Many physical therapy students are opposed to the recommendation.

College announces plan to move Rochester PT program to South Hill

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
June 19, 2013
President Tom Rochon sits down with sixth-year physical therapy students Aaron Atwater and Marissa Speno on Wednesday to discuss the Huron recommendation to consolidate Rochester Center operations. Many physical therapy students are opposed to the recommendation.

College announces plan to move Rochester PT program to South Hill

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
June 18, 2013

Public Safety looking into two burglaries in Circle Apartments

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
June 14, 2013

Public Safety looking into two burglaries in Circle Apartments

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor
June 13, 2013

Video: Anti-frackers protest Cuomo’s visit to Ithaca

By Sabrina Knight
June 12, 2013

Audio Slideshow: SGA Welcomes a New Board

By Sabrina Knight
May 2, 2013

Meet the new SGA executive board

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
May 1, 2013

Construction to resume on East Clinton Street Bridge

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
April 23, 2013

Public Safety is investigating threatening graffiti

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
April 19, 2013

IC community to review Middle States report

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2013
Senior Emilio Martinez Zurita de la Garza stands in front of the set of "An Enemy of the People" in Dillingham Center. Zurita is in charge of the set design for the Main Stage Theater play that will open in May.

Senior sets sights on scenic design career

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
April 9, 2013
From left, Faculty Council members Bridget Bower, Jason Harrington and Julia Lapp discuss shared governance Tuesday in the A&E Center.

Faculty discuss shared governance at meeting

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
April 3, 2013
Employees from the Wegmans grocery store in Ithaca stand by a cake they served to customers at the store March 16. The Ithaca location is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Wegmans marks 25 years in Ithaca

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
March 26, 2013

Students use break to fight for causes

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2013

Public Safety investigates report of assault in Lyon Hall

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
March 10, 2013
From left, freshman Menli McCreight and senior Danielle Prizzi take part in maple syrup production as part of the Natural Resources and Ecology class Sunday on Ithaca College Natural Lands.

Weather heats up syrup production

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
March 7, 2013
From left, Warren Schlesinger, member of the Faculty Council, Rob Gearhart, assistant provost of online learning and extended studies, Peter Rothbart, chair of the Faculty Council and Lisabeth Chabot, college librarian, attend the Faculty Council meeting Tuesday.

Faculty Council discusses changes to affect students

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2013
Anna Ruth Rosenblatt ’12 works in her apartment in Los Angeles. She will make a documentary about Ithaca College graduates’ lives and what they’ve been doing since they have graduated from Ithaca College. She plans to begin the planning for the film this spring.

Alumna makes documentary about IC graduates

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2013
From left, freshmen Natalie Dionne and Lauren Gervais hold signs in protest of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Dionne and Gerveis traveled with a group of about 50 Ithaca College students to Washington, D.C., to join what some are calling the largest climate change protest in American history.

Students rally for environmental justice at nation’s capital

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2013

Students fight against women’s violence

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
February 14, 2013

Public safety continues to investigate thefts

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
February 11, 2013

Faculty Council discusses Huron Review

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2013

Music school seeks international students

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
February 6, 2013
From left, Habitat for Humanity adviser President Tom Rochon sits with seniors Emily Holland, Jackie Keating, Heather Bissell and sophomore Samantha Yu in Corning, where they built a house as a part of a group project in Fall 2012.

Ithaca College senior leads with volunteerism

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2013

College mourns loss of retired professor

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor
January 24, 2013
From left, Mark Darling, sustainability programs coordinator, Jason Hamilton, chair of environmental studies and science, Thomas Pfaff, associate professor of mathematics, and Aimee Dars Ellis, assistant professor of management, discuss sustainability.

Panel explores sustainability practices

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer
December 6, 2012
Senior Erin Dunphy purchases a tie-dyed cupcake from senior Reisy Veloz, She's the First treasurer. Food for Thought and She's the First joined to hold a cupcake sale Nov. 12 to help educate women in developing countries.

Group works to educate women abroad

By Sabrina Knight
November 14, 2012
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