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IC Hillel, the Center for IDEAS and the college’s senior leadership collaborated to hold the “IC Day of Learning: Grappling with Antisemitism” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Feb. 28 in Emerson Suites.

Day of learning held in response to antisemitism on campus

By Caroline Grass, Staff Writer • March 2, 2022
In between classes Feb. 28 the campus community engaged in an open dialogue about antisemitism in response to symbols of hate found on campus.  
Lauren Goldberg, interim director of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and executive director of Hillel at Ithaca College, spoke at a vigil for Steven Rorick on Dec. 7 in Muller Chapel.

Vigil held for longtime dining hall employee

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • December 8, 2021
Somber music was played in Muller Chapel on Dec. 7 as Steven Rorick’s loved ones and his Ithaca College family lit candles and celebrated his life.
La Jerne Cornish has been named the 10th president of Ithaca College.

Q&A: Cornish discusses her experience as Interim President

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • December 7, 2021
News Editor Caitlin Holtzman spoke with Interim President La Jerne Cornish about student concerns and her goals regarding the return to campus.
La Jerne Cornish, interim president of Ithaca College, said she wanted to focus on three words for the 2021–22 academic year: intentionality, connection and care. She also said she wanted to hear what members of the SGC had to say and what they wanted to discuss.

SGC discusses mental health, emergency notifications and the APP

By Mel Andia, Staff Writer • November 17, 2021
La Jerne Cornish, interim president of Ithaca College, met with the Student Governance Council (SGC) and discussed concerns around mental health and more.
Nearly 3,000 people were killed during the attacks, including six members of the college community. On Sept. 11, 2001, two planes flew into the World Trade Center in New York City and a third plane into the Pentagon in Washington.

Campus community members reflect on 20-year anniversary of 9/11

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • September 15, 2021
Along with the rest of the country, members of the Ithaca College community spent time reflecting on the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the passing of its 20-year anniversary.
Interim president La Jerne Cornish at the Class of 2025 Convocation Aug. 18. Cornish’s term begins Aug. 30 and former President Shirley M. Collado moves to the position of senior advisor to the interim president and the board of trustees.

Board of Trustees welcome interim president La Jerne Cornish

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • August 30, 2021
Interim president La Jerne Cornish’s term begins Aug. 30. She will address the college for the first time in her new role Aug. 31 at the All-College Gathering.
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado at the Class of 2025 convocation Aug. 18. Collado is stepping down as president of the college effective Aug. 30.

Campus community reacts to Collado’s departure

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • August 26, 2021
Some members of the Ithaca College community have expressed disappointment in President Shirley M. Collado’s last year as president following the announcement that she is leaving the college.
After Shirley M. Collado, former president of Ithaca College, departed her position, the college has established a new scholarship that will aim to give tuition assistance to first-generation students in her name. 

Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado to step down

By Alexis Manore, Editor in Chief • July 8, 2021
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado is stepping down from her position and will leave the college Jan. 10, 2022.
Ithaca College community members protest against the faculty, program, department and major cuts at a rally held by the Open the Books coalition Feb. 8. Members of Open the Books and other students attended the "Future of the College" gathering March 4 to ask members of the administration questions about the cuts.

Administration answers student questions regarding APP

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • March 11, 2021
Ithaca College administrators held a Q&A session with students regarding their concerns with the Academic Prioritization Program process March 4.
The Ithaca College Office of Student Affairs and Campus Life hosted a virtual All Student and Family Gathering to provide new and returning students with information for Fall 2022. 

IC announces return to campus plans for Spring 2021

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • October 28, 2020
Ithaca College is preparing to allow students, faculty and staff back on campus for Spring 2021.
Stephen Mosher, coordinator of the Sport Studies minor program, teaches his Social Aspects of Sport class in 2014.

Sport studies minor on hiatus after professor announces retirement

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor • October 14, 2020
IC sport studies minor is currently on hiatus and not be accepting new students after Stephen Mosher announced he will be retiring from teaching full-time after Spring 2021.
From left, Chris McNamara , clinical associate professor and clinical director in the Department of Physical Therapy and chair of the Ithaca College Faculty Council, and La Jerne Cornish, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, speak at a Faculty Council meeting Dec. 3, 2019.

IC to cut 130 faculty positions due to low enrollment

By Alyshia Korba, Assistant News Editor • October 8, 2020
Approximately 130 IC faculty will lose their jobs due to low enrollment, said La Jerne Cornish, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
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