James McBride speaks to Ithaca College students

By Max Denning, Staff Writer • November 5, 2014

James McBride, author of Ithaca College’s First-Year Reading Initiative novel this year, “The Good Lord Bird,” speaks at the college Nov. 3.

College eliminates First-Year Reading Initiative

September 3, 2014

Next summer, incoming freshmen will no longer receive a book during their orientation sessions. The college recently decided to eliminate the First-Year Reading Initiative and is replacing it with First-Year...

Class of 2018 sees final First-Year Reading Initiative

By Sara Kim, Online News Editor • August 31, 2014

The Class of 2018 gathered to discuss James McBride’s novel “The Good Lord Bird” as a part of Ithaca College’s final year of the First-Year Reading Initiative program.

Faculty Council reviews policy for graduation

By Skylar DiGuiseppe, Contributing Writer • December 4, 2013

The commencement of Ithaca College’s Faculty Council meeting Dec. 3 began with just that: Commencement. At the meeting, the council also discussed the First-Year Reading Initiative, the possible reactivation of the Benefits Committee and a potential prohibition of presentations by student organizations at the meeting.

‘Brooklyn’ author discusses acceptance in a new place

By Faith Meckley, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2013

Contributing writer Faith Meckley sat down with Colm Toibin to discuss “Brooklyn,” the challenges of immigration and finding acceptance in a new place.

ITHACA TODAY: Monday, Oct. 7

October 7, 2013

Your daily guide to local news and events of Monday, Oct. 7.

Faculty Council divided over FYRI

By Michael Tkaczevski, Assistant News Editor • September 5, 2013

The Ithaca College Faculty Council began the year by brainstorming possible changes to the First-Year Reading Initiative.