Archive: Students

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Historic Election Prompts Immediate Uncertainty, Continued Encouragement for Civic Engagement

Jennifer Woolard, professor and chair of psychology and adjunct professor of law, says she’s listened to students on the lead up to Nov. 3 as they expressed anxiety over how…

November 5, 2020

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Two Sociology Professors Teach Course that Examines Impacts of COVID-19 on Society

Due to the vast and pervasive effects of COVID-19, two sociologists are offering a new course about the social impacts of pandemics. This fall, Katharine Donato, interim chair of…

September 1, 2020

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Performing Arts Department Adapts to Online Learning, Provides Space for Students to Heal and Grow

The Department of Performing Arts had planned for several events in the Spring 2020 semester, including a concert series, the continuation of the In Your Shoes Project and the…

August 31, 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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Physic Professor and Graduate Student Publish Paper on New Imaging Method for Early Cancer Detection

One of the most important steps in the fight against cancer is the early detection of tumors in the body. Department of Physics professor and McDevitt chair Kai Liu and graduate…

June 10, 2020

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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…

May 22, 2020

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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…

May 20, 2020

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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…

May 19, 2020

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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…

May 15, 2020

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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…

April 21, 2020