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Madison Rodak marodak@ursinus.edu The Career and Post-Graduate Development (CPD) office has been sending out weekly newsletters via email to the entire student body in which students can find upcoming events, links to make appointments with Career Advisors, and other helpful resources. Michele Poruban, Associate Director of the CPD, explained that...

Maddy Rodak marodak@ursinus.edu Despite the transition to online classes, the Center for Writing and Speaking remains open. Instead of face-to-face appointments, however, the Center is utilizing two types of online appointments that students can choose between. Dr. Talia Argondezzi, the director of the Center, feels that so far the online...

Colleen Murphy comurphy2@ursinus.edu Ursinus’ transition to remote learning is nearing the end of “abnormalness” as we enter our third week of online classes. While students from all grade levels are experiencing different levels of stress, disappointment, and confusion, it’s important that we recognize those that have risen to the challenge...

Madison Rodak marodak@ursinus.edu Ever since Ursinus made the announcement on Mar. 17 that all classes would go online for the remainder of the semester, several clubs and activities across campus have also made the decision to switch to a virtual format. “The International Film Festival: Films from Latin America and...

Shelsea Deravil shderavil@ursinus.edu Before the on-campus semester was cut short, one of the most interesting phenomena at Ursinus came from the English course “Spoken Word,” taught by Dr. Nzadi Keita, associate professor and co-coordinator of English and African American/Africana Studies, which organized public readings on campus to help students develop...

Lillian Vila Licht livilalicht@ursinus.edu Mark Schneider, UC’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, came up with the idea for Conversations About and Across Difference a little over two years ago. Since then, Conversations About and Across Difference have become a routine space for those on campus to gather and talk. Every...

Maddy Rodak marodak@ursinus.edu On Tuesday Feb. 25, UC UNICEF kicked off its first meeting complete with Dunkin’, a game of Kahoot, and an introduction to the executive board. The group will have bi-weekly meetings every Tuesday, during which members will discuss how they plan to get involved on campus and...

Colleen Murphy comurphy2@ursinus.edu In a Q&A, Senior English major Tommy Armstrong, the creator of a digital series called “High Education,” explains the process behind making and writing a satirical series about college life. What is High Education about? High Education is a series about drugs in higher ed. Heidi (Anika...

Maddy Rodak marodak@ursinus.edu It can be hard to navigate new technology and digital tools, especially when you don’t quite know where to start. However, the DLA Fellows in Myrin Library are here to help. DLA (Digital Liberal Arts) Fellows consult with faculty and students alike, and even sometimes host workshops...