Pandemic increases tension within Ithaca community
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased tension between South Hill residents and Ithaca College students.
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased tension between South Hill residents and Ithaca College students.
On Oct. 24, the Ithaca Democratic Socialists of America held a Festival Against Hate in response to a Back the Blue rally, resulting in a tense face-off.
President Shirley M. Collado made the announcement June 8 that the in-person 125th Commencement ceremony had been canceled.
Ithaca College students are concerned about health and safety following the college’s plan to begin the 2020–21 academic year on campus in October.
The Ithaca College Faculty Council discussed improving student retention rates and the student experience at the Dec. 3 meeting.
La Jerne Cornish, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, acknowledged a lack of transparency and communication from her office.
Students and professors partnered with Ithaca College Dining Services to study nutrition and the physical demands of working in the dining halls.
It’s up to us to change the industry and that starts with where we learn and grow, right here at Ithaca College.
Faculty Council met Oct. 1, and discussed the future of summer sessions because the college lost $250,000 in revenue after increasing the tuition discount.
Faculty Council met for the first time under Faculty Council Chair Chris McNamara to discuss developments in the college’s plan to revise the ICC.
“Everybody has a story, and everybody’s story is as important as the next person’s story,” Wishna said. “It’s about all of us.”