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One for Georgetown Returns for Second Year

By Tala al Rajjal April 12, 2016

One for Georgetown, an annual philanthropic effort led by the 1634 Society, returned for its second year with more events and a $100,000 matched donation to endow scholarships April 4. A one dollar donation...

Senator Tim Scott Discusses Future of Republican Party

By Giovanna Azevedo April 12, 2016

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) discussed his upbringing and the future of the Republican Party, both within the context of the 2016 election and beyond, at an event hosted by the Georgetown University Institute...

Scott Talks Upbringing, Future of GOP

By Tala al Rajjal April 12, 2016

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) discussed his upbringing and the future of the Republican Party, both within the context of the 2016 election and beyond, at an event hosted by the Georgetown University Institute...

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Prejean, Death Penalty Opponent, Talks Experiences with Death Row Inmates

By Jack Segelstein April 12, 2016

Sister Helen Prejean, one of America’s leading opponents of the death penalty, discussed the importance of grace and forgiveness in her fight to overcome a global culture of death and judgment in...

Former Chairman of White House Council of Economic Advisers Talks U.S. Economic Future

By Elisabeth Neylan April 12, 2016

Professor Austan Goolsbee, former Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, argued demographic shifts and technological innovation in the United States will ensure a prosperous economic...

Bowser Kicks Off Annual Potholepalooza Campaign

By Marina Pitofsky April 12, 2016

The Washington, D.C. Department of Transportation began its eighth annual Potholepalooza campaign April 1, incorporating more technology — including traffic tracking data and interactive maps — this...

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Wiz Khalifa To Headline Spring Concert

By Ben Uchimura April 12, 2016

The Georgetown Program Board announced on Thursday that rapper Wiz Khalifa will headline the GPB Spring Kickoff Concert. The concert will be held in the McDonough Gymnasium on Saturday, April 22. Doors...

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OWN IT 2016: Women in New Media

By Tara Subramaniam April 12, 2016

Panelists from media organizations called for greater female participation in the traditionally male-dominated media industry in the “Women in New Media” panel during the OWN IT Summit Saturday. The...

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OWN IT 2016: Future of Science & Technology

By Léa Nicolas April 12, 2016

United States Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith and Deputy Administrator of NASA Dava Newman pushed for a greater appreciation of women in science, technology, engineering and math fields during...

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OWN IT 2016: Call Your Girlfriends

By Ellen Baker April 12, 2016

New York Magazine columnist Ann Friedman and Tech LadyMafia founder Aminatou Sow, the co-hosts of the “Call Your Girlfriend” podcast, encouraged stronger friendships between females to advance...

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OWN IT 2016: Redefining Activism

By Kshithij Shrinath April 12, 2016

Activism can be as simple as carrying a dildo. That was one of the many messages relayed by the “Redefining Activism” panelists, who kicked off the afternoon half of the OWN IT Summit on Saturday....

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OWN IT 2016: Trailblazers

By Suzanne Monyak April 12, 2016

Co-founder of nonprofit organ donation startup ORGANIZE Jenna Arnold condemned complacency and shared her experiences enacting change at a “Trailblazers” panel discussion for the 2016 OWN IT Summit...

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