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Students expressed mixed feelings about the proposed changes in distribution requirements in both KSAS and WSE.

Hopkins proposes changes to distribution requirements beginning next year

By ANNA MINTZER | November 2, 2023

The Office of the Provost will implement a new plan to alter the University’s distribution requirements for the incoming Class of 2028. The previous distribution requirements will be replaced by Foundational Abilities (FA) requirements, which encompass the six categories of languages and writing, scientific and quantitative thinking, creative expression, citizenship within global diversity, ethical reflection and impactful projects.

COURTESY OF CHRISTINA FAHMY
Fahmy shares her experiences with designing clothes and incorporating sustainable practices into her art.

Humans of Hopkins: Christina Fahmy

By SHIRLENE JOHN | November 1, 2023

Christina Fahmy is a junior studying Molecular and Cellular Biology and Spanish. In an interview with The News-Letter, she describes her journey into creating stainable fashion, as well as where she looks to for inspiration.

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In a show of solidarity for the Palestine and pro-Palestine community members on campus, students and faculty gathered at a walkout in front of Gilman Hall.

Hopkins community partakes in walkout in solidarity with Palestine

By SHIRLENE JOHN and ROWAN LIU | October 31, 2023

Following last week’s vigil, Johns Hopkins University Dissenters and Speak Out Now organized a walkout on Monday, Oct. 30 in solidarity with Palestine. The walkout voiced demands to the University administration and included speeches from Hopkins community members.

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SGA is planning to discuss JHPD Draft Policies in its upcoming weekly meetings.

SGA votes for the November Tabling Funding Bill

By AIMEE CHO | October 31, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) held its weekly general body meeting on Oct. 31.

SNF Agora and ISLC host discussion on political factors in War on Terror

By MAX READINGER | October 31, 2023

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute and the International Studies Leadership Council (ISLC) co-hosted “The Politics of War Powers” on Oct. 24. The panel discussion featured Visiting Fellow Rebecca Brocato and author Tess Bridgeman. The speakers discussed the use of Article 1 of the Constitution and the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) as legal basis for the War on Terror.

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Blue Key Society ambassadors are the first link that prospective students have to Hopkins and the Homewood campus.

Blue Key Society ambassadors educate prospective students about life at Hopkins

By MAYA BRITTO | October 30, 2023

Blue Key Society, a student organization made up of undergraduate student ambassadors, provides campus tours for prospective students visiting the Homewood campus. The group’s goal is to provide information about life at Hopkins in a fun and engaging way.

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Students shared their personal experiences with the audience who gathered in solidarity with Palestine.

Dissenters at Johns Hopkins University organize vigil to mourn Palestinian lives lost

By AIMEE CHO | October 29, 2023

Johns Hopkins University Dissenters organized “Candlelight Vigil for a Free Palestine” on Oct. 23. Students gathered at the beach to mourn the Palestinian lives lost in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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SGA members discussed the lack of study spaces in the absence of both the Hopkins Student Center and MSE.

SGA discusses delayed opening of the Hopkins Student Center

By CATHY WANG | October 27, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) held its weekly general body meeting on Oct. 24.

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Members of the Hopkins community gathered to discuss the the new Critical Diaspora Studies major and related community research projects.

RIC hosts conversation on community-engaged research in Critical Diaspora Studies

By MAYA BRITTO | October 21, 2023

The Program in Racism, Immigration and Citizenship (RIC) hosted the first of a two-part conversation on Friday, Oct. 13 to discuss the importance of community-engaged research, the critical diaspora studies major and the new Penn 555 building in Washington D.C.

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Students welcomed the fall season with Hoptoberfest, a Hopkins tradition that returns every October.

Students take a break from academics with Hoptoberfest activities

By NICK DAUM | October 19, 2023

The 2023 HoptoberFest began on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Keyser Quad with an event-filled kickoff. Following the kickoff, a variety of other events were hosted throughout the weekend, including a Show Day on Oct. 12, Friday Frights on Oct. 13, and a concert on Oct. 14.

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The new Climate Action and Sustainability Plan focuses on developing a more sustainable culture across the university, cutting down on emissions, and providing climate leadership amongst the Baltimore community.

Hopkins community discusses new Climate Action and Sustainability draft at town hall

By ANNA MINTZER | October 18, 2023

Representatives from the Office of Sustainability and the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Engineering Institute gathered with interested students on Oct. 13 to discuss the recently published Climate Action and Sustainability draft.

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Students expressed their interests in hearing about John Sullivan’s perspectives on the United States-Russia relationship.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia speaks at MSE Symposium

By MAYA BRITTO | October 17, 2023

The Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) Symposium welcomed John Sullivan on Wednesday, Oct. 11, as the first guest of the ”Navigating Tomorrow” 2023 speakers series. Sullivan served as the U.S. ambassador to Russia from 2019 to 2022. The event was co-hosted by the Aronson Center for International Studies, The Hop and the Johns Hopkins University Henry Kissinger Center for Global Affairs.

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Experts came together to discuss the political ramifications of events in the Middle East.

Hopkins experts analyze developments in the Middle East

By MAX READINGER and ROWAN LIU | October 15, 2023

In response to heightening conflicts in the Middle East, the Office of Interdisciplinary Initiatives hosted a Johns Hopkins Briefing on developments in Gaza on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The speakers discussed policy and humanitarian responses in the region.

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SGA members discuss the initiatives for a new sustainability plan, a majors fair and cross-campus relations with Peabody Institute.

SGA discusses the Climate and Sustainability Plan draft

By ROWAN LIU | October 14, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) convened for their weekly general body meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10 to discuss the draft of the Climate Action and Sustainability Plan, the Major Fair, the Executive Liaison Program and the Cross-Campus Relations Initiative. SGA also presented and voted on various bills and confirmed a new treasurer for the Sophomore Class Programming Council.

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According to the Milton S. Eisenhower Library (MSE) Modernization Project website, 2023–24 will be the last academic year before MSE closes for its first major renovation since its opening in 1964.

MSE renovations projected to begin 2024 summer

By JOHN CINTRON and AIMEE CHO | October 11, 2023

Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) Library is slated for a complete renovation beginning in summer 2024. As the University’s principal research library since 1964, MSE has only had minor updates over the years. The MSE Modernization Project, which will encompass the approximately 182,000-square-foot library, will have an estimated cost of $100 million and is expected to take two and a half years.

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Hopkins community members come together to show support for those affected by conflicts in Israel.

Hopkins Hillel and Jewish Students Association organize event in solidarity with Israel

By THE NEWS-LETTER | October 11, 2023

Hopkins Hillel and the Jewish Students Association collaborated to organize “Stand with Israel and the Jewish Community” on Oct. 10. The event was held in response to the series of conflicts between Israel and Islamist militant group Hamas that have occurred in the past week.

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Jennifer Luff speaks with students on her work in labor and union history, especially that into the less-researched conservative and non-skilled labor movements.

Aronson Center Speaker Series concludes with newly-hired Jennifer Luff

By NICK DAUM | October 10, 2023

The Aronson Center Speaker Series ended on Friday, Oct. 6 with Jennifer Luff, a professor from the Department of Political Science. Luff spoke on her past experiences and areas of study and introduced two new courses that she will begin teaching next semester.

SNF Agora Institute offers new Civic Life minor and Moral and Political Economy major

By NICK DAUM | October 9, 2023

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute is introducing two new programs of study to Hopkins through the Center for Economy and Society (CES): a minor in Civic Life and a major in Moral and Political Economy (MPE).

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The School of Government and Policy will focus on policy making and government innovation.

University announces new School of Government and Policy in D.C.

By ROWAN LIU | October 7, 2023

President Ronald J. Daniels announced the new Johns Hopkins University School of Government and Policy (SGP) in a University-wide broadcast on Oct. 6. The school will be the first new academic division at Hopkins since 2007.

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In SGA’s weekly meeting, members casted votes for the position of Chair of Fundraising on the School of Arts and Sciences Shared Governance Council.

SGA prepares for Halloween with JHU Haunted House Funding Bill

By LANA SWINDLE | October 7, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) held its weekly general body meeting on Oct. 3 and voted on the Attendance Bylaws Amendment Bill, JHU Haunted House Funding Bill, Phi Delta Theta Crab Fest Funding Bill 2.0 and Student Perspective Interview Initiative Bill.

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