Archive: Jesuit Values
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This Senior Fought for Gun Violence Prevention Since He Was 11. Now, He’s Eying His Future.
Jackson Mittleman’s advocacy has led him to meetings with congressional members and to the White House. Along the way, he charted a new path from the Hilltop to Capitol Hill.
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The Results Are In: Student-Led Initiative Helps Get Out the Vote
At 11:00 a.m. on election day, Alex Grass (C’24) will walk with students from the John Carroll statue on main campus to a nearby school to vote. Grass, who’s on the leadership team of GU Votes, a student-run initiative to encourage voter participation at Georgetown, is hoping that this year, students will cast their ballots in just as high numbers as they did in 2020, a banner year for voter turnout at the university.
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Late Congressman Lewis, Civil Rights Pioneer, Inspired Georgetown Community
U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) spent his life fighting for racial justice and equality. As funeral arrangements for the civil rights icon and longtime Congress member solidify in Washington, DC, Atlanta and Troy, Alabama – his hometown, Georgetown community members recall his courage, wisdom and many visits to Georgetown.
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Top Five Climate Change Concerns Voiced by Environmental, Global Experts
Five faculty experts weigh in on their top concerns for the environment and climate change in keeping with the university’s commitment to sustainability and Pope Francis’ environmental Laudato Si’ encyclical.
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Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship Goes to Surfing College Alumna
Georgetown College alumna and expert surfer Emi Koch (C’12), who was National Geographic 2018 Adventurer of the Year, is now a Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellow.
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College Science Professors Pedal for a World Free of MS
Jeffery Urbach has assembled “Team Georgetown” for the upcoming Bike MS ride, a charity ride to raise funds for the National MS Society.
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Social Justice Advocate, Prize Winner to Address Incoming Class of First-Year Students
Omoyele Okunola (C’20), 2019 McTighe Prize winner, will advise the incoming Class of 2023 on the importance of advocating for others and self-care during New Student Convocation.
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College Establishes Pilot Program for Service Careers
Georgetown College is proud to introduce the Social Responsibility Network, a new program designed to help students pursue careers in nonprofit and public service fields.
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Hirsh Wins CCMA Engaged Scholarship Career Award
The award recognizes and honors a scholar for “outstanding research in curricular and/or co-curricular service learning which advances the field.”
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Dyson Combines Teaching, Play with Andretta Fellowship
Jake Dyson (C’19) is using the CSJ’s Andretta Fellowship to conduct a qualitative research project on the role of play in childhood education this summer.
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