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The Hammond Health Center was recently renovated to create offices for two new CAPS counselors.

Hammond Health Center adds offices for new CAPS counselors

By Sam Haut, Staff Writer January 31, 2018
Two new offices were added in the Hammond Health Center to create space for new CAPS counselors. The search for these counselors is still underway.
Eastman Hall received a new laundry room with four washer machines and six dryer machines after a fire that occurred due to lint build-up on Dec. 15. The previous laundry room had two washer machines and three dryer machines.

WATCH: Eastman residential hall receives renovation after fire

By Phoebe Harms, Staff Writer January 24, 2018
After a fire in Eastman Hall due to lint build-up on Dec. 15, a new laundry room with extra safety measures was added to the residence hall.
Editorial: Sustainability weakens during Rochons tenure

Editorial: Sustainability weakens during Rochon’s tenure

By The Ithacan November 2, 2016
Though provosts have come and gone, the common denominator during the period of deterioration of sustainability initiatives, is Rochon.
Eco-Reps is a group under the umbrella of the Resource and Environmental Management Program at Ithaca College that promotes sustainable behaviors on campus for students, faculty and staff, and works to help the college reduce carbon emissions, according to its website.

Ithaca College finds fund to compensate Eco-Reps

By Sophie Johnson, Staff Writer October 4, 2016
“This is definitely the year … that we can start getting programs running and having sustainability here,” Enderle said.
As Tompkins County experiences the worst drought since monitoring began in 2000, Ithaca College is increasing its efforts to conserve water, both through the Office of Facilities and The Office of Residential Life. One of the measures facilities has taken is  a 50 percent reduction of the height of the Dillingham Fountain.

Severe drought persists in Ithaca as students return to campus

By Daniel Hart, Staff Writer August 31, 2016
With over 25,000 students returning to the Ithaca area, Ithaca College is in the process of assessing long- and short-term water conservation efforts in the midst of the worst drought in Tompkins County since 1999. Despite recent rain, the drought is still in effect.
One of many upgrades to campus that students will see this semester, is a newly-renovated studio in the Roy H. Park School of Communications. Other renovations include upgrades to the Fitness Center; improved Wi-Fi service; and renovations in the Terrace Dining Hall.

Students at Ithaca College return to an upgraded campus

By Kyle Arnold, Assistant News Editor August 24, 2016
The Ithaca College campus has undergone many changes, additions and renovations over the summer, some of which are more visibly obvious than others.
Gerald Hector, vice president of finance and administration, will leave Ithaca College in July to serve as the vice president for financial affairs at Cornell University.

Vice president of finance and administration to leave for Cornell

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor May 24, 2016
Gerald Hector, vice president of finance and administration, will leave Ithaca College at the end of July to serve as the vice president for financial affairs at Cornell University, beginning Aug. 1.
Students who live in the Sustainability Community, now known as the Organic Gardening and Cooking Community, cook food from the organic gardens on campus, including the one on the roof of Terrace Dining Hall that was planted in the Fall.

IC students to revitalize Terrace Dining Hall rooftop gardens

By Kyle Arnold, Staff Writer December 15, 2015
Students and faculty have teamed with the Office of Residential Life and the Office of Facilities at Ithaca College to revitalize the rooftop of the Terrace Dining Hall with possible micro-gardens, artwork and other decorations.
Senior Suba Chakraborty was born with a disability causing his leg to stop growth after his thigh. Chakraborty said the campus is a challenge for him to navigate.

Ithaca College works to address ADA compliance issues

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer November 18, 2015
With 16 areas on campus cited by the Office of Civil Rights as not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards, Ithaca College is currently working to resolve these issues.
Zach Newswanger, director of facilities maintenance, said the biggest obstacle of the repair is that the ruptured pipes are underground.

Broken pipe affects temperatures on campus

By Lisa Famularo, Staff Writer September 26, 2013
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Campus experiencing decrease in water pressure

By Patrick Duprey, Online Editor April 21, 2012
The Ithaca College campus is experiencing a decrease in water pressure, according to an Emergency Notification sent out to the campus community shortly after 1 p.m.
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