The Weekly Roundup: March 3 – 7
Monday, March 3 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., STI/HIV Testing, College Union Ballroom 11 a.m. – Noon, GETTing College Ready, College Union 206 Noon – 1 p.m., Cycle with Amanda, Jaeger Center 143 Multipurpose Room Noon – 1 p.m., Peace & Justice Student Council Meeting, College Union 212 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Declare a Psychology Major, Science Center 300 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Recruitment Chair Meeting, College...
History Department Hosts Global History Lecture on Emancipation in Colombia
By Brandon Fey, News Editor The history department hosted Yesenia Barragan, a professor at Rutgers University, to give the annual Global History Lecture on Thursday. The lecture focused on Barragan’s book, “Freedom’s Captives: Slavery and Gradual Emancipation on the Colombian Black Pacific,” took place at 4:30 p.m. in the Joseph Theater. Barragan was introduced by history professor Hannah Greenwald, who spoke about Barragan’s work in...
Brazilian Student Association Brings Oscar-Nominated ‘I’m Still Here’ to the Majestic Theater with Panel Discussion
By Rodrigo Cabrales, Staff Writer On the evening of Friday, Feb. 28, the Brazilian Student Association screened Walter Selles’ Oscar-nominated film “I’m Still Here” at the Majestic Theater. The Portuguese-language film follows the story of the Paiva family in 1970s Brazil struggling against military dictatorship, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir. Post-screening, students and attendees discussed Brazil’s military...
ResEd Holds Furniture Showcase for the West Quad Remodel
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer The Office of Residential Education (ResEd) held a “furniture review” event on Tuesday and Wednesday that showcased furniture designs to be used in the renovated West Quad. The showcase was held in the CUB Ballroom, where a variety of furniture designs and room layouts were presented for students to vote upon. “So we are really focused on having the student input for the furniture that we’re using...
Provost Shares Details on New Online Master of Education Program
By Katie Lauriello, Managing Editor & Lead Copy Editor On Tuesday, Provost Jamila Bookwala announced in an email the launch of an online Master of Education degree program in Educational Design and Inquiry. The new program was approved by a faculty vote in December. Applications will be open from March 1 to April 15, and classes begin on May 19. Bookwala stated that this program is the College’s plan to step forward and meet the...
Student Senate 2/24: Honor Code AI Policy Proposal Approved, Proctoring Amendment Rejected
By Brandon Fey, News Editor Officer Reports President Michael Woods ’25 announced that there is an expo of new furniture options for the West Quad, which is undergoing renovations. He encouraged senators to vote on furniture selections during the meeting’s adjournment. Vice President Abby Ruggiero ’26 stated that Senators are encouraged to attend different committee meetings. Treasurer Jack Thompson ’27 reported that the Senate has...
