Sheryl WuDunn, co-author of best-seller “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide,” spoke in Elkins on Wednesday night as part of the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series. During the 90-minute session, WuDunn summarized the message of her book: improving the situation of women around the world who are facing horrific discrimination. Telling … [Read more...] about Lecture series begins
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Fake gun in Rho alarms campus, DPS and sheriff's deputies respond
Three students were detained by Public Safety officers Wednesday evening after being spotted in Rho Parking Lot with what appeared to be a firearm. The students were filming for an episode of the Randumb Show using a realistic-looking gun prop that other students had mistaken for an actual firearm. Public Safety was on the scene along with L.A. County Sherriff's deputies and … [Read more...] about Fake gun in Rho alarms campus, DPS and sheriff's deputies respond
Phillips Theme Tower restoration underway
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE - Starting last week, restoration of the Phillips Theme Tower, which stands at the main entrance of campus, has been underway. The goal of this restoration is to paint the Theme Tower building’s exterior stucco, complete with door and frame, as well as the installation of a bird deterrent system. The estimated cost of this restoration is $75,000. Facilities … [Read more...] about Phillips Theme Tower restoration underway
Project Serve release party reveals new programs
Monday night at 10 p.m., students waited in anticipation to find out which programs will be offered for this year’s Project Serve, which sends teams of students to locations throughout the United States and Latin America during Spring Break to minister and serve. A packed PLC 125 played host to a party filled with ice cream sandwiches and a musical number from “Space Jam” all … [Read more...] about Project Serve release party reveals new programs
DPS Reports
9/06/11 11:51 a.m. Assault – Simple, Not Aggravated Location: Cultural Arts Center Summary: A student reported physical altercation involving an ex-boyfriend. The LA County Sherriff’s Department responded to investigate. 9/06/11 12:08 p.m. Incident – Dumpster/Trash Can Fire Location: Graziadio Executive Center Summary: A Public Safety officer responded to a report of smoke … [Read more...] about DPS Reports