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Linda Petrosino ’77, M.S. ’78, retiring dean of the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, has been the dean of the School of HSHP since 2012 and has facilitated the development of programs, partnerships and strategic goals.

Linda Petrosino to receive Presidential Medal at commencement

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Assistant News Editor • May 3, 2023
The Ithaca College Presidential Medal will be presented to Linda Petrosino ’77, retiring dean of the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, on May 21 at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony. 
Senior Michelle Pei, president of Active Minds at IC, said she thought the app cannot hurt, but that putting more pressure on students to seek help alone might not be good.

Ithaca College partners with mindfulness app for students

By Caroline Grass, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
IC has partnered with the mindfulness app Sanvello and is offering premium access to college members in an effort to respond to mental health needs.
Editorial: Administration lacks consistency and transparency

Editorial: Administration lacks consistency and transparency

By The Ithacan • November 11, 2020
The Ithaca College administration has been inconsistent throughout this semester, and its intentions are often unclear.
Open communication critical when making decisions

Open communication critical when making decisions

By The Ithacan • October 17, 2020
The administration is disingenuously making it seem like everything is under control and going according to plan.
The virtual open-conversation session was led by David Lissy ’87, chair of the board of trustees, and James Nolan ’77, vice chair of the board of trustees. About 55 people attended the event.

Board of Trustees discusses finances at February meeting

By Falyn Stempler, News Editor • February 18, 2020
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado updated the campus community via email Feb. 17 about the discussions that occurred at the annual Ithaca College Board of Trustees meeting Feb. 12–13.
Editorial: Alumni donations motivated by real connection to college

Editorial: Alumni donations motivated by real connection to college

December 5, 2019

This year, the amount of money in Ithaca College’s annual fund is double what it was 10 years ago. However, despite the increase, the number of alumni donating to the fund has decreased by approximately...

Greg Lischke, director of the Office of Energy Management and Sustainability, said the college is on track with its plan for carbon neutrality by 2050, but the planet will likely reach a temperature threshold by 2030.

Climate Action Team proposes carbon neutrality by 2030

By Cody Taylor, Staff Writer • September 11, 2019
Ithaca College’s Climate Action Plan Reassessment Team proposed changing its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 to 2030.
From left, junior Farwa Shakeel, newly elected president of SGC for the 2019–20 academic year, sits with freshman Abby Murtha, incoming SGC Senate Chair for the 2019–20 academic year, at the SGC meeting.

SGC elects senate chair for 2019–20 academic year

By Alexis Manore, Staff Writer • April 30, 2019
Freshman Abigail Murtha was unanimously elected by the SGC senate as senate chair with a vote of 5–0.
Jason Freitag, presidential fellow and associate professor in the Department of History and co-chair of the steering committee, listens to feedback from community members that attended the Strategic Planning Committee's forum April 1.

Strategic Planning Committee holds forum with local community members

By Ryan King, Assistant News Editor • April 3, 2019
The Strategic Planning Committee co-chairs held a forum with local community members April 1 to get input from members of the community.
From left, Bonnie Prunty, dean of students in the Department of Student Affairs and Campus Life, Communications librarian Cathy Michael and senior Subin Lee discuss strategic planning themes.

College gets input from community for strategic future

By Krissy Waite, Assistant News Editor • March 6, 2019
Ithaca College’s Strategic Planning Steering Committee hosted three interactive brainstorming sessions titled “Themes Idea Generation.”
Editorial: Campus input integral as strategic plan solidifies

Editorial: Campus input integral as strategic plan solidifies

March 6, 2019
In light of this shift in the type of feedback the committee is requesting, the campus community should be aware that the strategic plan is hitting a crucial point in its development process.
Editorial: Criticism should be paired with student engagement

Editorial: Criticism should be paired with student engagement

January 30, 2019
Rather than merely voicing our grievances to one another and posting on social media, students should voice their concerns to people who are actually capable of making change on our campus.
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