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Days of Learning should occur on regular basis

Days of Learning should occur on regular basis

By The Ithacan, The Ithacan November 16, 2022
Ithaca College has now hosted two Days of Learning during 2022 in response to swastikas found on campus. 
Juniors Kristin Ho, Nijha Young and Makiyah Adams, work for the Center for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Social Change as peer educators who facilitate workshops on social justice.

Peer educators facilitate workshops on social justice issues

By Olivia Stanzl, Assistant News Editor March 2, 2022
The Center for IDEAS has hired seven peer educators to hold workshops on social issues as a way to educate the campus and empower marginalized students
Junior Amisha Kohli discusses racism in the Roy H. Park School of Communications. She asks the college to hire professors who actively practice and teach anti-racism.

Commentary: Park professors continue devaluing students of color

By Amisha Kohli May 5, 2021
Microaggressions are not singular to Park — students across the college have protested the racism they have endured in their respective schools.
President Shirley M. Collado explained the decision to make classes online for Fall 2020 during the gathering, saying the public health risks regarding the COVID-19 pandemic would be too high if students were to return to campus.

College community discusses racism in the US and at IC

By Caitlin Holtzman, Assistant News Editor June 9, 2020
The Ithaca College community discussed racism and violence against black people in the U.S., campus concerns and what the college community needs to do.
CSCRE major program will put diversity at the forefront

CSCRE major program will put diversity at the forefront

By The Ithacan February 20, 2020
In pursuing the adaptation of a new major program in CSCRE, the college is exemplifying the dedication of its funds to bettering student education.
Lauren Britton and Jennifer Huemmer, assistant professors in the Roy H. Park School of Communications, call for white professors to improve their allyship with students and faculty of color.

Commentary: White professors have responsibility as allies

By Jennifer Huemmer and Lauren Britton February 20, 2020
Our students of color have expressed their concerns about the state of our institution. We must listen. White faculty, we must do better.
Faculty and administration need to communicate, not argue

Faculty and administration need to communicate, not argue

By The Ithacan February 13, 2020
As people in positions of power, it is necessary that faculty members take responsibility for any microaggressions that happen in their classrooms.
Editorial: Stopping microaggressions starts in the classroom

Editorial: Stopping microaggressions starts in the classroom

By The Ithacan January 23, 2020
Although there is an inherent power dynamic among professors and students, both should be held responsible when they make comments that are insensitive.
From left, juniors NaturALL secretary Nabintou Toure, NaturALL president Danaya Dews and Crystal George, NaturALL vice president and event coordinator, are educating the college on natural hair.

NaturALL educates college community on hair diversity

By Nijha Young, Staff Writer November 13, 2019
NaturALL is a newly formed organization at Ithaca College that aims to educate people of all backgrounds about hair maintenance and acceptance. 
Commentary: Students with accents face microaggressions

Commentary: Students with accents face microaggressions

By Colette Renard November 6, 2019
“Oh my God! I love your accent! Where are you from?”

Editorial: SGC productivity lapse neglects student issues

By The Ithacan November 16, 2016
Having just one bill so far this semester reflects a significant drop in productivity for a group whose purpose is to represent the needs of the student body.

College Briefs Nov. 9

November 9, 2016

College launches national search for new Career Services director Ithaca College has begun a national search for a new executive director of the Office of Career Services. The former executive director,...

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