Georgetown
President Obama visits Campus
President Barack Obama visited Georgetown to address the nation’s economy. In Georgetown’s Gaston Hall, among media, students and other guests, he spoke about his recovery plan and how educated citizens will be an integral part in saving the economy.
Only several hundred students were able to attend after applying on an online lottery system. The rest of the student body was able to watch Obama speak on stations set up around campus. White House guests made up half of the audience.’ A protest in response to Obama’s views on abortion was staged outside.
Source: The Hoya
Fordham
University implements veteran program
Fordham’s new program, FordhamVets, has been created to make academic and support programs accessible to veterans. This applies to the undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Fordham also participates in the government’s Yellow Ribbon program which as a part of the GI Bill encourages educational institutions to assist with veteran’s tuition. The program will launch in the fall and open houses are planned for later this semester.
Source: Inside Fordham
Canisius
Hair raising event held
The third annual ‘Goin’ Bald for Bucks’ and ‘Locks of Love’ challenges are being held to raise money for cancer research and patient care at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Pledges are collected for those who are cutting off their hair.
Hair must have at least ten inches to spare for someone to participate. The hair will be donated to Locks of Love. ‘Bald for Bucks’ was founded by Canisius student, Anthony George to benefit his sister, an alumnus of the college who lost her battle with cancer in 2004.
Source: News Headlines
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