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

James McBride speaks to Ithaca College students

By Max Denning, Staff Writer • November 4, 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...

Derek Adams, assistant professor of English, speaks to first-year students about Jame's McBride's "The Good Lord Bird."

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.
From left, Faculty Council members, Deborah Rifkin, John Rosenthal and Rebecca Lesses consider FYRI changes at their meeting Tuesday.

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.
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