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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Weigert To Leave Center for Social Justice at End of Year

By Caitlin Mac Neal April 23, 2010

Kathleen Maas Weigert, executive director of the Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching and Service, and research professor in the department of sociology will leave the university to take a position...

Volcano Disrupts Life Abroad

By Marissa Brogger April 23, 2010

While students on the Hilltop have observed the aftermath of the volcanic eruption in Iceland last week from a safe distance, many of those studying abroad in Europe have found themselves in a travel bind,...

Series of Athletic Events to Protest IMF, World Bank

By Eun Sun Jang April 23, 2010

Protesters gather annually in D.C. during International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings; but, this weekend's scheduled protests offer a different outlet for people to speak out. Hosted by the...

Marriage Act Extends Employee Benefits

By Laura Engshuber April 23, 2010

The enactment of the D.C. same-sex marriage act in March extended equal benefits to same-sex spouses, but many Georgetown employees who are affected by this development are unaware of the implications...

University to Foot Cost of Jewish Chaplaincy House

By Katie Kettle April 23, 2010

The university will cover the rental cost of the Jewish Chaplaincy's townhouse and reserve an additional location for worship for the 2010-2011 academic year, as part of a push by members of the Jewish...

Karl Rove Promotes New Book, Shares Political Experiences

By Dawn Hu April 23, 2010

Despite public opposition to Karl Rove's invitation to speak on campus and the anticipation of possible protest, attendees did not disrupt the proceedings when the conservative political strategist and...

Stove Fire in Harbin; Students Evacuated

By Eamon O'Connor April 21, 2010

*Updated 12:55 a.m. April 21* A fire broke out before 6:50 p.m. in a stove on the eighth-floor common room of Harbin Hall Wednesday. According to the D.C. Fire Department, the fire began when a student...

Conversation Picks Up for Diversability

By Daniel Galloway April 20, 2010

For members of Diversability, discussion of disability issues on campus has gained momentum. Participants in "The Ability to Express," which will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. in ICC 102 on Wednesday, will...

Faculty Compensation Largely Stable in 2009

By Brian Burke April 20, 2010

Faculty pay and compensation at Georgetown were relatively stagnant last year, as professors' salaries around the country increased at a historically low rate. Full professors at the Georgetown University's...

U.S.-Afghan Council Promotes Women

By Lauren Weber April 20, 2010

The U.S.-Afghan Women's Council hosted a reception Monday night to facilitate the ongoing discussion and creation of student initiatives focusing on the women of Afghanistan. Over 50 students, faculty,...

The Hoya Elects New Chair of Board of Directors, Editorial Staff

By Neil Quinn April 20, 2010

The Hoya held elections on Saturday to fill various editorial and organizational posts for this fall. The process lasted close to 11 hours as the current staff of The Hoya interviewed and then voted on...

Armed Robbery at Café Bonaparte

By Laura Engshuber and Katrina Braun April 20, 2010

An armed robbery occurred Monday at 11:41 p.m. at Café Bonaparte on the 1500 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW, according to Alfred Corbin, the street operations manager of the Georgetown Business Improvement...

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