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The Ithaca College Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) memorial from 2019 in the Muller Chapel.

College holds annual Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Olivia Stanzl, Staff Writer • December 2, 2021
The Ithaca College Center for LGBT Education, Outreach, and Services and the Cornell LGBT Resource Center held the annual observance of Transgender Day of Rememberance (TDOR) on Nov. 18, 2021. 
Brian Petersen, the new director of the Ithaca College Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, answers questions on his plans for CAPS.

Q&A: New CAPS director discusses future goals

By Alexis Manore, Assistant News Editor • October 7, 2019
Brian Petersen, director of the Ithaca College Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), began his position at the college Sept. 16.
Editorial: Campus community should support suicide awareness

Editorial: Campus community should support suicide awareness

September 11, 2019
Even with new busy schedules, campus community members must recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Editorial: CAPS after-hours service vital for students' health

Editorial: CAPS after-hours service vital for students’ health

September 4, 2019
The introduction of around-the-clock mental health and crisis support on campus is a necessary measure to support struggling students.
There is not a collegewide policy that mandates professors to include mental health statements on syllabi. However, most schools at Ithaca College recommend their professors to provide these statements for students on syllabi, according to the deans of each school.

IC Professors reflect on mental health statements on syllabi

By Matt Ristaino, Contributing Writer • February 15, 2017
James Rada, associate professor of journalism, said he has been making sure students know about mental health resources available to them for years.
IC Active Minds, pictured above, is a club dedicated to raising awareness to mental illness on Ithaca College's campus. Molly Robbins, third from right, is co-president of the club and has criticized the college for not providing enough counselors for its students.

CAPS’ wait times increase as more students request services

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer • November 14, 2016
Despite an added counselor and phone screening system, an increased number of students at Ithaca College are using counseling services this semester.
Active Minds holds vigil to discuss mental health on campus

Active Minds holds vigil to discuss mental health on campus

By Sam Haut, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2016
More than 70 people gathered Oct. 3 at the Free Speech Rock for a “moment of action” to discuss ways to increase dialogue around mental health.
Abimbola "Bola" Afolayan was hired as a postdoctoral resident by the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services Oct. 7. Each year, a new person will fill the position.

Q&A: CAPS hires new employee to meet counseling demands

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • November 4, 2015

After a push by the Faculty Council, Student Government Association and the student-organized #getCAPSready campaign, the Ithaca College Center for Counseling and Psychological Services hired an additional...

Left: Ithaca College President Tom Rochon speaks at the all-college meeting March 5. Right: Linda Petrosino, interim provost and vice president for educational affairs speaks at the Faculty Council meeting Jan. 20

Commentary: CAPS concerns will be addressed

By Linda Petrosino and Tom Rochon • April 8, 2015
Ithaca College President Tom Rochon and Linda Petrosino, interim provost and vice president for educational affairs pledge to address CAPS demand.
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