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From left, President Tom Rochon; Staff Council Chair Sean Reilley; Ben Rifkin, provost and vice president for educational affairs; and Faculty Council Chair Peter Rothbart sit in the “Addressing Community Action on Racism and Cultural Bias forum Oct. 27. Among the respondents to the staff vote, 48 percent said they had no confidence.

Staff Council to launch survey on holding a no confidence vote

By Jenna Mortenson, Staff Writer December 9, 2015
Staff Council will be launching a survey after its Dec. 15 meeting asking staff whether or not they would like to move forward with a no confidence vote, according to an email acquired by The Ithacan.
From left, freshmen Tsz Shan Peony Lee and Ryley MacKay, Becky  Sibner ’14 and freshmen Robin Reiterman Curtis and Kathleen McAleese dig out trail culverts in Robert Treman State Park.

Ithaca College students dedicate their fall break to service

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer October 21, 2015
Four students traveled to the Rescue Mission in Syracuse, New York, and five to the Finger Lakes parks from Oct. 15 to 18 for the trips, which were organized and hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs.
Students participate in a dance competition held on Aug. 24 as a part of the Jumpstart program.

Incoming students get acclimated before start of semester

By Kyle Stewart, Staff Writer August 26, 2015
For over 18 years, the college has hosted Jumpstart as a way to help freshmen transition into college.
Students spend time with the elderly Jan. 24 in Cayuga Ridge as a part of the MLK Day of Service. Students also volunteered at other locations, including The Salvation Army and the Family Reading Partnership.

Students celebrate MLK with day of service in Ithaca area

By Taylor Zambrano, Staff Writer January 28, 2015
On Jan. 24, Ithaca College students participated in the MLK day of service by volunteering at organizations in the Ithaca College community.
​Ithaca College students sit by their completed railing system for a nature trail at Historic Ruby, Tennessee, at the 2014 Alternative Spring Break trip.

Volunteer opportunities for Spring Break 2015 announced

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer October 29, 2014
While many students enjoy spring break at home, others use their time off to volunteer for a variety of causes through Ithaca College.
Hollie Kulago, former professor of anthropology, speaks Nov. 12, 2013 at a panel discussion on the Native American identity and the role of allies. The panel was part of Native American Month celebrations.

Ithaca College to celebrate Native American culture and history

By Aisling Brennan, Staff Writer October 28, 2014
Ithaca College will celebrate its 15th annual Native American Affinity Month to share a cultural and political education with the campus community.

Students participate in Service Saturday through local organizations

By Aisling Brennan, Contributing Writer September 17, 2014
Volunteers from around Ithaca gathered to bring awareness to social issues like AIDS, hunger and malnutrition in an effort to give back to their communities.
Ithaca College Class of 2018 JumpStarts the year

Ithaca College Class of 2018 JumpStarts the year

By Ramya Vijayagopal, Assistant News Editor August 27, 2014
Incoming freshmen immersed into the Ithaca community with Jumpstart, which spanned the weekend before classes began.
Student receives national community service award

Student receives national community service award

By Ciara Lucas, Staff Writer April 23, 2014
Junior Aaron Lipford was recognized as a 2014 Newman Civic Fellow, a national award honoring student achievements in community service and civic engagement.

College and City: April 17

April 16, 2014
Izzy Awards to recognize independent journalists, film director to present documentary screening, and more.
Senior Class surpasses goal of 2,014 volunteer hours

Senior Class surpasses goal of 2,014 volunteer hours

By Lainey Cohen, Contributing Writer April 2, 2014
As of March 24, the Class of 2014 surpassed its goal of logging more than 2,014 volunteer hours.
Librada Paz, recipient of the 2014 RFK Human Rights Award, addresses students about the disenfranchisement of farm workers in New York.

MLK day hits home with local human rights issue

By Kayla Dwyer, Assistant News Editor January 22, 2014
Students celebrated MLK Day with music, discussion, and the recipient of the 2014 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, Librada Paz.
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