Spring Break
Author addresses 'uncomfortable' topics of race, discriminationThe University hosted Beverly Daniel Tatum, author of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? and Other Conversations About Race, in a discussion about racism and discrimination at Shriver Hall Wed. night in a two-hour conversation with Hopkins students and staff. Post a comment |
Johnson takes over as first-ever female provost at HopkinsKristina Johnson of Duke University, assumed the office of the provost at Hopkins on September 1. She is the first woman to hold this position, making her the second most powerful person at Hopkins. Johnson's appointment marks a decided shift in the office. 1 Comment |
Deans present StuCo with vision for Homewood '07-'08Topics for discussion include campus diversity, study abroad, free speech, student health care services, community outreachDean of Student Life Susan Boswell and Paula Burger, dean of Undergraduate Education for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, presented their visions for the future of the University, commenting on community outreach programs, recent developments in the study abroad program, and ongoing policy changes and initiatives at the Student Council (StuCo) retreat earlier this month. Post a comment |
Hopkins reveals plan for carbon neutralityPresident William Brody announced plans to significantly reform its environmental policies, but did not commit the University to reaching total net elimination of all carbon emissions. In a letter released to students, faculty and staff on July 23, Brody vowed to "reduce, with the vision of carbon neutrality, the emissions of greenhouse gases derived from university operations. Post a comment |
Charles and Blackstone tenants allowed to returnAfter extensive renovations this summer, residents of the Charles and Blackstone Apartments have been permitted to move back into the buildings, but many residents are dissatisfied with how the renovations were dealt with from start to finish. Many residents have complained about the bad communication on the subject of move-in dates during the summer, finding broken or missing furniture after coming back, and the buildings not being wired for telephone, Internet and cable access, of which they were also not informed before signing the lease. Post a comment |
Decker Quad opens to hopes of greater unityLater this month the Decker Quad will open to the relief of the engineering and admissions staffs. The tenants of the new?Decker Quad buildings?anticipate that Mason Hall and the Computational Science and Engineering Building (CSEB) will become the?new faces?of Hopkins in taking on the University's educational missions. Post a comment |
Report: campus crime has been on the declineCrime on and around campus has shown a favorable decrease over the past year, according to a report released by the University on Tuesday. The Johns Hopkins University 2006 Security Report was published in accordance with the Clery Act, which mandates that colleges and universities disclose their information about campus crime and security policies over the past three years before and Oct. Post a comment |
Security to send alerts using text messagesStudent can now receive texts in event of campus emergenciesStudents at Hopkins can now receive text message alerts that will warm then of major emergency on campus, thanks to a system implemented on Sept. 6. Hopkins is one of many Universities across the country instating immediate alert systems in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shootings in order to be better able to alert students of danger. Post a comment |
Senate introduces bill to decrease textbook costsStudents and faculty who have adapted to the high textbook prices may find relief in the College Textbook Affordability ActStudents whose wallets have been lightened by the skyrocketing prices of textbooks could receive some relief if an upcoming bill is passed in the Senate. The bill, entitled the College Textbook Affordability Act of 2007, would require publishers to inform educational institutions and individual professors of textbook prices, any recent revisions and whether the text is available in other formats, such as paperback or unbound. Post a comment |
The thin boundary between pleasure and painBlue BallsHello loyal readers, and welcome back to Blue Balls, your favorite bi-weekly sex column. This week I'm going to talk a little bit about boundaries. There are many kinds of things we might call boundaries; take, for example, the wafer-thin membranes in our bodies (you know, the ones that keep our precious bodily fluids from mixing and that keep you a hair away from spontaneous combustion). Post a comment |
Saying farewell to Miss Minnie HargroveAug. 31, 2007 was a sad day for the Johns Hopkins University Staff. This date marked the official retirement of the ever-popular Miss Minnie Hargrove, an assistant in the President's Office. After 60 years of employment, Hargrove is considered somewhat of an icon at Hopkins. Post a comment |
Falling back into a healthy routineBusy BodiesThe long lazy summer days and relaxing vacations are quickly dissipating into mere memories as we return to our busy and hectic schedules. Time is always plaguing our minds and 24 hours a day just isn't cutting it. Sit down dinners turn into "whatever we can grab" meals eaten while driving or walking to class. Post a comment |
