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Senior Matt Palmeri prepares the Creative Space Gallery for the Theories of Art class' final exhibition. With the donations running out, the Department of Art may not have the space next year, but is discussing other options with the School of Humanities and Sciences.

Art class exhibit may be last at Creative Space Gallery

By Ash Bailot, Staff Writer • May 1, 2019

Across the street from Ithaca College at the Creative Space Gallery (CSG), art students are preparing for the chance to showcase the work they’re proudest of. The CSG is about to open its doors for one...

On March 25, Ithaca College announced that Melanie Stein (pictured) will become the next dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences starting July 1.

Campus reacts to H&S dean appointment

By Ryan King, Assistant News Editor • March 27, 2019
Ithaca College announced March 25 that Melanie Stein will be the next dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences
On Dec. 11, 2015, student and faculty at Ithaca College voiced their criticisms toward President Tom Rochon during a rally. The turbulent campus climate from the Fall 2015 semester motivated junior Michele Hau to research ties between dialogue, rhetoric and racism.

Student addresses racism and rhetoric in scholar program

By Kate Nalepinski, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • August 21, 2016
With guidance from her faculty mentor, Robert Sullivan, associate professor of communication studies, Hau analyzed documents from colleges in the United States as evidence for her argument, which connects political theory to the reality of discussing racism on campus.
Luke Keller, co-chair of the self-study and Dana professor of physics and astronomy, said Middle States representatives will be on campus Feb. 25–28 in 2018 to see if the college meets the criteria mentioned in the final report. The final accreditation decision will be made in June, he said.

Commentary: ICC incorporates intention into courses

By Luke Keller • March 21, 2016
I like the ICC better than the previous system on three levels: as a teacher, as an academic advisor, and as a curriculum developer.
Graduate fellows and undergraduate interns collaborate at the summer 2015 workshop for a master’s program combining writing and photography. This initiative is one of several new programs in the Ithaca College School of Humanities and Sciences.

Ithaca College H&S school expands program opportunities

By Annika Kushner, Staff Writer • March 6, 2016
By increasing collaborative efforts, the Ithaca College School of Humanities and Sciences is expanding the number and nature of its programs to attract different kinds of students and offer more diverse opportunities.
Third H&S dean finalist engages in Q&A with the campus community Dec. 8.

Third H&S dean finalist visits college

By Annika Kushner, Staff Writer • December 9, 2015
The third of four finalists for the position of dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences came to Ithaca College on Dec. 8 to do interviews and meet with administrators, faculty, staff and students. Heather Lobban-Viravong, associate dean and associate professor of English at Grinnell College, interviewed to replace Leslie Lewis.
Teresa Longo, associate professor of Hispanic Studies in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and former dean for curriculum review at the College of William & Mary visited the college Dec. 3.

Second H&S dean candidate visits college

By Annika Kushner, Staff Writer • December 5, 2015
The candidate was Teresa Longo, associate professor of Hispanic Studies in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and former dean for curriculum review at the College of William & Mary. She interviewed to replace Leslie Lewis, who left the college in June to accept the position of provost and vice president of academic affairs at Goucher College in Baltimore.
Antonio Cepeda-Benito, a psychology professor at the University of Vermont, visited the college Dec. 1.

First H&S dean finalist visits Ithaca College

By Annika Kushner, Staff Writer • December 2, 2015
Antonio Cepeda-Benito, psychology professor and former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont, interviewed to replace Leslie Lewis, who left the college in July. Lewis is now provost and vice president of academic affairs at Goucher College in Baltimore.

H&S dean search narrowed to four finalists

By Annika Kushner, Staff Writer • November 18, 2015
The search committee for the position of dean in the School of Humanities and Sciences has chosen four finalists and is aiming to announce a new dean in December.
From left, John Schwartz, Charles Spencer, Peter Seligmann, Ahren Sadoff and Paulen Smith are the founding faculty of the Department of Physics.

Ithaca College Physics Department celebrates 50th anniversary

By Annika Kushner, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2015
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Ithaca College physics department hosted festivities for about 50 faculty, alumni and students Sept. 26.
Senior Benjamin Bouricius uses a 3-D printer with Michael “Bodhi” Rogers, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

New 3-D printer and scanner broadens opportunities for students

By Jonah Swiatek, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2015
Over the summer, the School of Humanities and Sciences added a third 3-D printer to its existing fleet. The new printer and its accompanying scanner will allow students and staff members across a wide academic spectrum easier access to 3-D replication equipment.

UPDATE: Associate dean will serve as interim H&S dean

By Kayla Dwyer, News Editor • April 3, 2015

As the current dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences prepares to depart from Ithaca College this June, the college has announced the appointment of an interim dean for the 2015–16 academic year. Michael...

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