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Standing on a platform draped with a ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ banner, President Rebecca Chopp along with a group of alumni and university friends rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange this morning, officially kicking off ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Day. (To watch the event, click here.) From coast to coast and around the world, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ faithful are […]

Triskaidekafanatics unite — Friday the 13th is ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Day! The excitement starts at 9:29 a.m. (EST) June 13 in New York City when 13 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ alumni will ring the morning bell at the New York Stock Exchange (watch it live here). ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ fever will certainly sweep the globe, as alumni wear ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ garb to work, […]

It was early, 9 a.m. on Friday, but not too early for ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ alumni to jump into a discussion about beliefs and explore the question: Does God exist? It seems that some things, like an evocative classroom discussion with a faculty member, never change at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. Associate professor of philosophy David Dudrick led the conversation […]

(Note: These are remarks delivered by Lesley Stahl at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s 187th commencement, May 18, 2008) Thank you. Well first of all I’m so sorry that you’re all wet and cold. I’m watching you put on your ponchos; I hope that makes it a little better. So now I am a member of the Class […]

Casey Sprock ’86 knows the feeling of loneliness and confusion that many young gay and lesbian students feel as they struggle with their sexuality — often times keeping it a secret. So when Sprock was invited to share his coming out story and experience as an openly-gay professional with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ students, he jumped at the […]

Music was playing at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City during the third annual Presidents’ Club Auction and Reception on May 9, but you never would have known.

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ graduates on Sunday were urged to help change the mood of a nation beset by concerns over the Iraq war, gasoline prices, and even food prices. Lesley Stahl, of CBS’s 60 Minutes, speaks to graduates on Sunday. (Photo by Susan Kahn) Journalist Lesley Stahl, keynote speaker at the university’s 187th commencement, said graduating seniors […]

Note: The following is the baccalaureate address delivered by Gail O’Day, professor and associate dean of faculty and academic affairs at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. She spoke at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 187th commencement. President Chopp, members of the Board of Trustees, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ faculty and staff, family and friends of the graduating class, and–most importantly–the women […]

Note: The following is President Rebecca S. Chopp’s prepared remarks to the Class of 2008. On this day of joy and celebration, let us begin by thanking those who have made this occasion possible. Every graduate who walks across this stage is supported by many here at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and at home who have worked hard […]

A Google mashup provides a fun way to see where ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s seniors are headed after graduation. The online map allows you to click on a pushpin or a name to see what graduates will be doing – whether it’s a job, graduate school program, or fellowship – and where they will be doing it. “We’re […]