News

Remembering a Fighting Spirit, An Inspiring Faith

Jenny Faenza (COL ’11) kept herself busy around campus between her job at Midnight MUG, singing in church services on Sundays and ESCAPE retreats on weekends.

GU Alum Arrested in Prop 8 Protest

A peaceful protest against the passage of Proposition 8 in Los Angeles last month turned violent when a Georgetown alum was involved in an altercation with police and was subsequently arrested.

Apple Store Arrives in the Bookstore

Hundreds of students flocked to the grand opening of the Apple Campus Store in Georgetown’s bookstore yesterday, lured by deep discounts, special promotions and the promise of a more convenient way to purchase Apple products.

Georgetown Awarded for Work with Cristo Rey High School

Recently, Georgetown University received the Cristo Rey Partnership Award for its work in providing assistance to a local high school.

Two More Alums Join Obama Administration

President-elect Barack Obama has turned to two more Georgetown University alums to lead his administration, tapping Dan Pfeiffer (COL ’98) for the White House deputy communications director and General James L. Jones (SFS ’66) to serve as national security advisor.

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Wednesday, Nov. 26

Burglary, Gervase, 10:30 a.m.

GU Student Assaulted on Campus

A Georgetown student was reportedly attacked last week by three unknown males, according to a report filed with the Metropolitan Police Department.

Leo's Implements New Rent Policy for Top Floor

The tunes of the Philippines and the sway of Hawaiian grass skirts may no longer grace O’Donovan Hall.

While the dining hall serves as a popular venue for student-run events, group leaders may begin to research alternative locations due to a change in the pricing policy for renting out the upper floor space.

Interim Dean Carries On McAuliffe's Legacy

Chester Gillis has a strong connection to Georgetown — he has been a professor of theology for 21 years; he has also served as the Amaturo Chair in Catholic Studies and a senior fellow in the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs; and last year, he watched his daughter graduate from the university.

GU Hosts Symposium, Seeking Pharmaceutical Reform

On World AIDS Day, Georgetown hosted a symposium on pharmaceuticals and global health in the Davis Performing Arts Center.

News in Brief

Financial Crisis Sends Business-Minded Back to School

In an attempt to gain an edge in the increasingly competitive business world, many in the financial sector are going back to school to re-educate themselves. This growing interest in becoming more knowledgeable in the field has led to a surge in interest in many top-tier business schools.