Archive: Students
-
Non-Traditional Journalism Course Examines How to Cover Stories During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has touched every aspect of the news, whether it be politics, sports or even food. Britt Peterson, adjunct professor in the Journalism Program and contributing editor at Washingtonian, is te
Category: News Story
-
Puppet Shows and Presentations: Performing Arts Students Rise to the Zoom Challenge
When Georgetown transitioned to online learning in response to COVID-19, students in some Department of Performing Arts and other courses faced unusual obstacles completing their assignments. A number of students from professor Natsu Onoda Power classes adapted to these challenges in innovative and engaging ways.
Category: News Story
-
Georgetown Band Releases First Indie-Rock Album
The band Back to Yours – comprising one Georgetown student and four recent graduates – is known in the Georgetown community and elsewhere, having sold out numerous shows across the east coast. Now t
Category: News Story
-
Meet the 2020 Tropaia Award Winners
Georgetown College gathered virtually to celebrate the Class of 2020 and honor 41 exceptional seniors at the 101st annual Tropaia ceremony. The Cohonguroton address was presented by Jennifer Miller (
Category: News Story
-
Professor Dagomar Degroot and Ph.D. Student Emma Moesswilde Podcast Their Way Through Climate History
Environmental historian Dagomar Degroot and Ph.D. student Emma Moesswilde have revamped Climate History, a podcast created by the Department of History professor that explores what the past can tell us about the present and future of climate change. Their latest episode discusses COVID-19 and its implications for our past, present and future.
Category: News Story
-
Oladunni, Stanford Selected for 2020 Chester Gillis Award
Each year, the College Academic Council (CAC) recognizes two students who embody the values of a liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition through the Chester Gillis Award. This year, the honor
Category: News Story
-
Georgetown Creates New Course for Students Returning from Study Abroad that Analyzes COVID-19
Georgetown University was one of a few institutions to create a new academic term specifically for students who were asked to return home from their study abroads due to COVID-19. One new course being offered during this term is called COVID-19: Theory and Action in a Time of Pandemic that allows the student to study the virus comprehensively in real time.
Category: News Story
-
History and Science: Georgetown Professor Shows Why Collaboration Across Disciplines Important
Professor Kathryn de Luna is one of four faculty members in the Department of History to participate in the new HyperHistory Hub as part of the Georgetown Humanities Initiative. This related pair of courses are the first of their kind to incorporate the same hard sciences into their curriculum that de Luna has included in her humanities-focused research.
Category: News Story
-
Noted Filmmaker Ken Burns Talks to Undergraduates About Storytelling
Austin Riddick (C’20), who is working on a documentary to help garner support for a person he believes is wrongly convicted, got the chance to ask questions about storytelling to renowned filmmaker Ken Burns.
Category: News Story
-
Senior Dedicated to Serving Campus and Local Community Receives Recognition
Emma Berk (C’20) has focused on being a person for others since her first year at Georgetown. Her work with four different service projects led her to receive the university’s prestigious Landegger Award, an honor given to students who have made outstanding contributions to community service. She hopes one day to become a psychologist in a correctional facility.
Category: News Story