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Author Advocates Power of Literature in Social Movements

By Marina Pitofsky November 16, 2016

Literature has the power to influence large social movements, according to author Colm Tóibín, in the annual George P. Lecay Lecture in Copley Formal Lounge on Nov. 9. The lecture, hosted by the Georgetown...

Thoughts You Have at Yates

Thoughts You Have at Yates

By Lisa Park and Lisa Park November 15, 2016

The gym is where champions are made. So while I spend half my day stuffing my face and an eighth burning a few calories at Yates, I have learned a couple of things. Shall we begin? Here are thoughts...

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Georgetown University Law Center student Julie Rheinstrom (GRD ’17) organized a vigil against the rhetoric of President-elect Donald Trump, which was attended by more than 2,000 people on Saturday evening.

Student Hosts Vigil Against Trump

By Hannah Urtz November 15, 2016

More than 2,000 people, including Georgetown students, gathered for a vigil and peaceful demonstration against the rhetoric of President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Saturday. The hourlong...

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Student advocacy group Hoyas for Immigrant Rights coordinated with UndocuHoyas to produce a petition.

UndocuHoyas Seeks Liaison for Students Without Documentation

By Jesus Rodriguez November 15, 2016

A petition urging the university to hire a full-time coordinator for students without documentation  has amassed 721 signatures from members of the Georgetown community as of press time. Student...

Petition for Tice’s Release Garners Campus Support

By Tara Subramaniam November 15, 2016

A group of students launched a petition yesterday addresed to Special Presidential Envoy to Hostage Affairs James O’Brien to expedite the release of Austin Tice (SFS ’02), a journalist who was...

Georgetown Scholarship Program Promotes Campaign

By Christian Paz November 15, 2016

The Georgetown Scholarship Program launches its third annual #GSProud campaign today with events lined up for the week to celebrate students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds at Georgetown. #GSProud...

GUPD Investigates Cyber Harassment

By Christian Paz and Ian Scoville November 15, 2016

The university is investigating potential cyber harassment incidents by a Facebook account under the name John Carroll, after a student and the Georgetown University Student Association reported the account...

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GULC announced the launch of the Institute for Technology and Policy on Nov. 4.

Law Center Launches New Institute

By Yasmine Salam November 15, 2016

Georgetown University Law Center announced the Nov. 4 launch of the Institute for Technology Law and Policy, a new initiative geared toward examining emerging issues in technology ranging from cybersecurity...

Gas Leak Shuts Front Gates

By William Zhu November 15, 2016

The main gates and Copley Lawn were cordoned off with caution tape for about 8 hours yesterday after Washington Gas Light contractors struck a natural gas line while performing excavations in front...

Forum Pushes Gender Equity

By Sophie Donnelly November 15, 2016

Women in business have the potential to break down societal gender divides, according to speakers at the Georgetown’s Gender and Development Forum in the Intercultural Center Auditorium on Friday. The...

GUMC Studies Cancer Treatment

By Matthew Larson November 15, 2016

Inflammation can slow the early development of cancers in a protein-producing gene, said Georgetown University Medical Center researchers and alumni who took part in a five-year study published Nov....

Students Reflect on Moveable Feasts

By Hannah Urtz November 15, 2016

The Office of Residential Living’s “A Moveable Feast” program has provided almost 200 Georgetown students and faculty members opportunities to gather for conversation in a casual setting over a meal...

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