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Georgetown Against Gun Violence President Emma Iannini (SFS ’16), center, addresses Tuesday’s Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and Generation Progress rally.

GAGV Rallies on Capitol Hill

By Molly Cooke October 9, 2015

Four members of Georgetown Against Gun Violence participated in a rally and press conference co-sponsored by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and Generation Progress on the Capitol’s West...

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) released a draft of a potential D.C. constitution, which will be finalized at a convention June 17 and 18 before a citywide vote in November.

Mayoral Initiative Supports Minority Students

By Lisa Burgoa October 9, 2015

Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the new "500 for 500: Mentoring Through Literacy" program in conjunction with D.C. Public Schools, the Metropolitan Police Department and Howard University on Sept. 28. The...

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As Aramark and Georgetown’s contract comes to an end in 2017, the company has increased its dining options beginning this academic year at both O’Donovan Hall and its Grab ‘n’ Go locations, including a wider international selection in response to student feedback.

Leo’s Sees Wider Dining Options Ahead of Contract End

By Aly Pachter October 9, 2015

Ahead of the expiration of Georgetown’s contract with its auxiliary services provider Aramark in 2017, the company has increased its efforts to improve the quality of on-campus dining and engage with...

Grant Funds MPD Body Cameras

By Matthew Larson October 9, 2015

The United States Justice Department awarded Washington, D.C., $1 million to expand its Body Worn Cameras program for Metropolitan Police Department officers Sept. 21, which will require that the city...

Students Discuss Mental Health Issues on Campus

By William Zhu October 9, 2015

The Georgetown University Student Association Committee on Mental Health hosted a panel discussion with administrators Monday in the Healey Family Student Center to address student concerns about mental...

GUPD Reconsiders Public Safety Alerts

By Sarah Griffin October 9, 2015

The Georgetown University Police Department began sending fewer Public Safety Alerts in August after it reformed its guidelines to only notify students of major crime, such as murders, sex offenses and...

KARLA LEYJA FOR THE HOYA
Founders of sexual assault prevention initiative One Student Kelly Addington, left, and Becca Tieder spoke about sexual violence at this year’s “Are You Ready?” on Thursday.

Sexual Assault Talk Returns

By Molly Cooke October 9, 2015

The 13th annual "Are You Ready?" event, a dialogue on sexual assault awareness and promotion of a survivor-orientated response culture, returned this year in Copley Formal Lounge on Thursday. Health...

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Rev. François Kabore, S.J., far left, and Fr. Matthew Carnes, S.J., far right, travelled to Rome two weeks ago as part of a Jesuit task force.

Carnes, Kabore Participate in Economic Task Force

By Owen Eagan October 9, 2015

Associate professor of government Fr. Matthew Carnes, S.J., and former visiting assistant professor of the School of Foreign Service Rev. François Kabore, S.J., participated in the final meeting of...

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Georgetown University Law Center professor Frances DeLaurentis, center, received a legal service award Oct. 4 for her pro bono work with the Catholic Charities Legal Network.

Professor Recognized for Service

By Cheryl Liu October 9, 2015

Georgetown University Law Center professor Frances DeLaurentis was selected as a recipient of the Archdiocese of Washington John Carroll Society’s Pro Bono Legal Service Award for her work with the...

Speechwriters Gather For World Conference

By Caroline Welch October 9, 2015

Around 120 speechwriting and executive communications professionals shared their experiences working for international political and business leaders at the second Professional Speech Writers Association...

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Senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and former professor Arthur Herman spoke about his latest book on the history of Western civilization and its shifting values in the Intercultural Center on Tuesday.

Herman Talks Western Values

By Jesse Jacobs October 9, 2015

Hudson Institute senior fellow and former Georgetown professor Arthur Herman discussed shifting values in the Western world at an event in the Intercultural Center on Tuesday evening. The event, which...

Dorm Room Tour Comes to Georgetown

Dorm Room Tour Comes to Georgetown

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein October 8, 2015

For an hour last Tuesday, Sept. 29, my townhouse became a musical venue. The "Dorm Room Tour," a U.S. tour featuring indie musician Connor Leimer, entered into my house and I am so happy it did. https://vimeo.com/141087300 Connor...

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