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COURTESY OF SHERRY KIM James Page will work to create an updated Road Map to Diversity that addresses student concerns.

Interim diversity officer advocates for inclusion

By SHERRY KIM | September 15, 2016

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at the School of Medicine, James E. Page Jr. became the interim chief diversity officer and vice provost for the University, effective Aug. 27. This is a new position at the University, following the departure of Caroline Laguerre-Brown who served in the dual role of both vice provost for institutional equity and chief diversity officer. Page’s interim appointment will extend through the search process of finding a permanent replacement.

COURTESY OF JULIE CUI Groups such as the Yong Han Lion Dance club reached out to interested students in every corner of the fair.

Student Involvement Fair promotes over 300 organizations

By JULIE CUI | September 15, 2016

On Friday Sept. 9, the annual Student Involvement Fair (SIF) was held at the Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center and featured over 300 clubs. SIF is an event for students looking to join new groups or learn about campus resources.

Former members of congress address SGA

By SOPHIE JOHNSON | September 15, 2016

The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a bill requesting funding for the Big Blue Jay Tailgate, introduced by Junior Class Senator Alberto “Pepe” Muniz, at its weekly meeting on Tuesday in McCoy Hall. Co-sponsored by Beta Theta Pi and the SGA, the Big Blue Jay Tailgate will take place on Sept. 17 on the freshman quad. The event will cost roughly $961 in total, with SGA contributing about $500 and Beta Theta Pi contributing the remainder of the cost.

New Title IX director pushes for education

By MORGAN OME | September 15, 2016

Joy Gaslevic became assistant vice provost and Title IX coordinator within the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) effective June 1. As Title IX coordinator, she organizes University efforts to prevent and address sex discrimination across all of Hopkins’ domestic and overseas campuses.

PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Comedian and actor Eric André’s unconventional humor entertained a full crowd, including some of his biggest fans, in Shriver Hall.

Eric André bares all at packed MSE kickoff

By MICHAEL FEDER | September 15, 2016

Students filled Shriver Hall on Thursday Sept. 8 to see alternative comedian, writer and actor Eric André begin the 2016 Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) Symposium. MSE’s theme this year is “Facing Fracture.”

COURTESY OF SARAH Y. KIM The four former members of Congress answered student questions and debated with each other in a town hall format last night.

IDEAL hosts former U.S. representatives at forum

By SARAH KIM | September 15, 2016

IDEAL at JHU hosted its first-ever Congress to Campus town hall Wednesday night in the Hodson Boardroom. The event brought together a bipartisan team of four former Congress members, Toby Roth (R-WI, 1979-1996), Barbara Kennelly (D-CT, 1981-1999), Nick Rahall (D-WV, 1977-2015) and Cliff Stearns (R-FL 1989-2013), over the span of three days.

Nobel Laureate talks global climate change

By SOPHIE JOHNSON | September 8, 2016

The Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) hosted a lecture by Nobel laureate and former U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu titled “Climate Change and a Low-Cost Path to Clean Energy,” Tuesday afternoon in Shriver Hall. Chu’s address, which was the 2016 Carolyn and Edward Wenk, Jr. Lecture in Technology and Public Policy, addressed the effects of and solutions for global climate change, as well as its future impact on society.

CINDY JIANG/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Current residents of Nine East 33rd praised the upscale amenities and conveniences of the new building.

New residents consider pros and cons of Nine East 33rd

By ROLLIN HU | September 8, 2016

Nine East 33rd, commonly known as “The New Building,” first opened its doors to student residents on Aug. 21. The building’s upper levels are designated as off-campus student housing, with retail space on its first floor.

COURTESY OF PARAM SHAH Junior Param Shah, CEO of Fusiform Medical, named one of Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 under 40.

Hopkins junior pioneers medical startups

By MICHAEL FEDER | September 8, 2016

Junior Param Shah, the co-founder and CEO of prosthetic and orthotic Baltimore startup Fusiform Medical, has been named one of Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 under 40. The annual list spotlights young business leaders in the city handpicked by the Journal’s editorial staff from a pool of more than 350 nominations and recommendations.

COURTESY OF TIMOTHY LEE This year’s orientation program strengthens inter-student exchange through a revamped FYM program.

Orientation 2016 fosters peer mentorship

By CLAIRE FOX | September 8, 2016

This year’s new student orientation sought to maintain the spirit of years past while implementing new dynamic changes in a five-day program focused on welcoming and transitioning new students into the University.

O’Connor Fund backs campus entrepreneurs

By SAM FOSSUM | September 8, 2016

This semester marks the beginning of the third year for the Ralph S. O’Connor Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Fund, a Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) program. Since its first cohort of recipients in 2014 and 2015, the fund has added more mentorship and infrastructural support for budding entrepreneurs.

Justice department criticizes BPD conduct

By ROLLIN HU | September 8, 2016

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division released an extensive report on Aug. 10 reviewing the policing practices of the Baltimore Police Department (BPD). The report revealed that there has been a pattern of violations of federal and constitutional law and systemic discrimination against African Americans by the BPD.

KAREEM OSMAN/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Construction on the Keyser Quad is expected to end by fall of 2017.

Quad construction disrupts students

By KELSEY KO | September 8, 2016

Students returning to campus have had to adjust to major construction on the Keyser Quad and the Breezeway. Since June major portions of the quad have been fenced off. New detours and construction noise in the area have confused and inconvenienced some students.

COURTESY OF MORGAN OME Students feel the Housing Office failed to communicate clearly and provide adequate living arrangements.

Response to Commons flood angers residents

By MORGAN OME | September 8, 2016

Students activated a fire sprinkler in their dorm room on the 12th floor of the Charles St. Building of Charles Commons, which led to flooding and an evacuation on Sunday, Sept. 4. The Housing Office has not clarified the cause of the incident.

COURTESY OF WILL ANDERSON Organizers say covered grades help freshmen transition to Hopkins' academic rigor.

Students react to University’s revocation of covered grades

By SAM FOSSUM | September 1, 2016

At the end of last semester the University announced that covered grades, officially known as the first semester grading policy, will be discontinued in 2017. This prompted criticism from two dozen student groups, which formed a coalition named Re-Cover Hopkins to protest the change and the University’s lack of transparency in finalizing the decision.

University considers non-union Hop Cops

By WILL ANDERSON | August 27, 2016

The University is currently reviewing its 10-year-old contract with Allied Universal, the company that provides contractor-employed security guards, commonly known as Hop Cops. Controversy has erupted over the University’s decision to open the bidding process to non-union companies.

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