Campus News
President’s Desk Q&A: Afia Ofori-Mensa on First-Gen College and Underrepresented Students in STEM
Marvin Krislov
Afia Ofori-Mensa, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, shares details about STRONG, a new program she and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Tim Elgren are introducing this summer to increase the likelihood that underrepresented and/or first-generation college students will succeed at 91Ö±²¥.
Students Accept Excellence in Visual Art Awards
Communications Staff
Seniors Justine Neuberger and Sarah Lejeune stand with Johnny Coleman, professor of studio art and Africana studies, after accepting Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio Excell
AMAM Seeks Poems Inspired by Museum Art
Communications Staff
The Allen Memorial Art Museum and the Creative Writing Program are asking students, faculty, staff, and members of the greater 91Ö±²¥ community to submit poems written in response to, describing, or inspired by works of visual art currently on view in the museum. Submissions are due to Jason Trimmer by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
New York Times Editor Dean Baquet Speaks in Finney
Communications Staff
Dean Baquet, executive editor of the New York Times, answers a student’s question following his convocation speech on Tuesday, March 31, in Finney Chapel. A former reporter for the Times-Picayune in
OCPass: 91Ö±²¥â€™s New Password System
Lisa Gulasy
On Tuesday, April 21, the Center for Information Technology (CIT) will introduce OCPass, a new system that students, faculty, and staff will use to change their ObieID passwords. OCPass will replace the ObieID Self Service Page.
Aerialists Put Poetry into Motion
Communications Staff
Sophomore Katharine Geber performs at Falling Up: An Aerialist Showcase on Sunday, April 5, in Hales Gymnasium. Presented by 91Ö±²¥ College Aerialists, all acts from the program were based on poems
Two Important Community Updates
Marvin Krislov
I’m writing to update our community on two important topics: improvements in 91Ö±²¥â€™s student support and mental health services and the ban on smoking tobacco on campus.
Board of Trustees Update March 2015
Clyde S. McGregor
The Board of Trustees’ third meeting of the academic year took place in 91Ö±²¥ on March 12 and 13. Over the two days, the Board attended classes, lectures, and forums; signed a steel beam later installed into the framework of the Gateway Complex; and approved divisional capital budget allocations for fiscal year 2016, among other motions.
Kickstarting Global Classroom Connections
Lisa Gulasy
The students behind LumenEd, a social venture that brings digital learning content to students in developing countries and connects them with peers across the world, turn to to raise $40,000.
Mail Art Exhibition in Mudd
Communications Staff
The exhibition is on display in Mudd Center library through Friday, June 5. Vigo was a pioneer of the mail art movement, which involved