Archive: Government
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Georgetown Ethicist Collaborates with Physicians to Create Moral Framework for Elective Surgeries During COVID-19
When hospitals and clinics set out to define what “elective” surgeries should be conducted in the midst of a pandemic wave, officials should establish a moral framework that…
March 11, 2021
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Georgetown Alumnus Ron Klain’s Appointment By Biden Reflects Commitment to Public Service
President-elect Joe Biden’s recent appointment of veteran political strategist Ron Klain (C’83) has prompted members of the university community to recall the Georgetown…
November 18, 2020
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First-Year Student Balances School and Advocacy at Mi Familia Vota
Esme Vazquez (C’24) spent her first semester balancing her coursework alongside a full-time advocacy position at Mi Familia Vota. The first-year student says that she was eager…
October 27, 2020
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Georgetown College Hosts Racial Justice Speaker Series to Promote Equity and Inclusion
Next week, Georgetown College will host its first event in the series “Such a Time As This”: Racial Justice and the University in order to explore how research by Georgetown…
September 24, 2020
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Senior Spends Summer Working at FairVote, Advocates for Ranked Voting Process
As we head toward Nov. 3, Georgetown student Cate Paterson (C’21) is doing her part to help ensure a fair 2020 election. A member of the Davis Fellows Program, Paterson worked…
September 21, 2020
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Junior in College One of 23 Selected for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Undergraduate Fellows Program
Miles Aceves-Lewis (C’22) was one of 23 undergraduates selected nationwide to participate in the Fall 2020 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Undergraduate Fellows Program. The…
September 10, 2020
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New College Faculty for 2020-2021
Georgetown College is pleased to welcome 24 new full-time faculty members with primary appointments in 16 College departments and programs. This cohort will help enrich the…
September 2, 2020
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Fighting for Justice: Three College Alumni Create Positive Community Change
Three social justice activists who began engaging in community advocacy during their time at Georgetown have continued to fight for others throughout their impressive.…
July 30, 2020
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Young Alumnus Continues Fight for LGBTQ, Civil Rights During Pandemic
LGBTQ youth advocate Trevor O’Connor (C’20) believes fighting for civil rights in the time of COVID-19 is more important than ever, no matter how it is done. “A great…
June 26, 2020
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Senior, Racial Justice Advocate Sets Sights on Nonprofit Work, Law School
Taurjhai Purdie (C’20) has developed a commitment to racial justice work through her service, advocacy and scholarship. She hopes to continue that commitment as she takes a gap…
May 15, 2020