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Accepted Class of 2018 explores Homewood campus for SOHOP

By JANE JEFFERY | April 17, 2014

The Spring Open House and Overnight Program (SOHOP), presented by the Hopkins Hosting Society, returned this spring drawing nearly 1,000 accepted students to visit campus. SOHOP gives potential incoming freshmen a glimpse of undergraduate life at Hopkins and enlists current undergraduates to act as their overnight hosts. This year Hopkins held two overnight sessions, one from April 9-10 and another last night.

Over 200 people run in 12th Blue Jay 5k

By WILL KRAUS | April 17, 2014

tside of the Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center to take part in the 12th annual Blue Jay 5k benefiting the Lymphoma Research Foundation on Sunday. The student-run fundraiser was organized by the men’s and women’s track and field teams.

FAS presents first Anne Smedinghoff Award

By ALEXANDRA BALLATO | April 17, 2014

The Foreign Affairs Symposium (FAS) honored Shabana Basij-Rasikh, the 24-year-old co-founder of a boarding school for girls in Afghanistan, on Friday in Shriver Hall at its first-ever Anne Smedinghoff Memorial Event.

Jackley delivers final 2014 FAS talk

By ELLIE PENATI | April 17, 2014

Jessica Jackley, co-founder of KIVA.org, spoke to an audience in Mudd Hall on Wednesday as the final speaker of the Foreign Affair Symposium’s (FAS) 2014 speakers series.

Hopkins Hospital workers end failed strike

By ASHLEY EMERY | April 17, 2014

The Hopkins Hospital’s service workers ended their three-day strike on April 11, failing to obtain the higher wages for which they fought. The strike initially erupted on April 9 after the Hospital and service workers disagreed over higher wage proposals.

GOP gubernatorial debate held in Shriver

By ALEXIS SEARS | April 17, 2014

The Maryland Republican Party held their gubernatorial primary debate between candidate hopefuls Harford County Executive David Craig, Cintas Corporation general manager Charles Lollar and Delegate Ron George of Anne Arundel County in Shriver Hall last Thursday. Larry Hogan, the fourth contender, did not attend.

Speakers discuss China’s environment at GCC event

By ALEX FINE | April 17, 2014

The Global China Connection (GCC) hosted its first-ever symposium this Saturday, drawing five professors from several different universities to speak about current environmental issues in China. The conference, entitled “A Snapshot of Environmental Challenges,” attracted over 50 students, parents and alumni.

Construction on Charles St. stays on track

By Elizabeth Arenz | April 17, 2014

The University updated the Hopkins community on the progress of the Charles Street reconstruction project this past Friday via email. The developments include the removal of several large blockades that will allow for easier pedestrian access to the Homewood campus, the continuation of roadwork and detours that will affect those living in Charles Village. 

J Street U Town Hall draws national crowd

By EMILY HERMAN | April 10, 2014

J Street U, a national collegiate organization advocating a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, held their first Student Town Hall event in Charles Commons from Saturday through Monday, drawing more than 300 students from 57 colleges and universities. The conference was the largest event ever hosted by J Street U.

HAPI hosts Miller for talk on American foreign policy

By RACHEL BECKER | April 10, 2014

Students joined the Hopkins American Partnership for Israel (HAPI) and the Foreign Affairs Symposium (FAS) in the Charles Commons Ballrooms on Tuesday for dinner and a presentation entitled “The U.S. and Middle East — A conversation with Aaron David Miller.”

Bonsu’s SGA ticket sweeps election

By EMILY HERMAN | April 10, 2014

Current Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Vice President Janice Bonsu was elected Executive President for the 2014-2015 academic year. She defeated her opponent, Justin Whalley, by 436 votes in an election administered online by the Committee on Student Elections (CSE).

Students unite at Relay for Life event

By GEORGINA RUPP | April 10, 2014

This past Saturday, members of the Hopkins community gathered in support of the American Cancer Society for the organization’s signature fundraiser, Relay For Life. The event began Saturday at 7 p.m. on Keyser Quad and ran until 7 a.m. the following morning.

Thirteenth annual Hopkins Holi colors the Beach

By JANE JEFFERY | April 10, 2014

Between 300 and 400 students gathered on the Beach from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in celebration of Hopkins Holi. The Hindu Students’ Council (HSC) and the Association for India’s Development (AID) organized the event commemorating the Hindu festival of Holi.

Student group aims to build ties with China

By ALEX FINE | April 10, 2014

The Hopkins chapter of Global China Connection (GCC) will host a symposium this Saturday, inviting five speakers to discuss the environmental challenges that China will face in the coming decades as well as possible solutions to such challenges.

Visiting professor talks Israel, apartheid

By AMANDA AUBLE | April 10, 2014

In an event titled “The University Against Apartheid: From Baltimore to South Africa and Palestine,” guest speaker Patrick Bond, a political economist involved in global justice and non-governmental organizational work in urban communities, spoke to Hopkins students, faculty and members of the Baltimore community Monday night.

Step Up week celebrates philanthropy

By Jessica Kim Cohen | April 10, 2014

Step Up week, the University’s effort to encourage students to give back to Hopkins both now and after graduation, kicked off on Sunday. The weeklong series of events is being coordinated by JHU Step Up, the student-run group that tries to draw attention on campus to the impact of institutional philanthropy by alumni, parents, students, and other members of the Hopkins community.

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