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Over two dozen volunteers at the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA), a local animal shelter and foster program in Washington, D.C, claimed they were fired for raising concerns about poor conditions and disregard for animal welfare at the facilities. II Historical Marker Database

Volunteers Reportedly Fired After Raising Concerns About Animal Welfare at Local Shelter

By Michael Scime, Special to The Hoya March 15, 2024

Over two dozen volunteers at the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA), a local animal shelter and foster program in Washington, D.C, claimed they were fired for raising concerns about poor conditions and disregard...

The library of congress hosted three authors of Black female historical fiction, Victoria Christopher Murray, Joshunda Sanders, and Ruth P. Watson, at their weekly Live! at the Library event.

Library of Congress ‘Live! at the Library’ Shines Light on Black Women in Historical Fiction

By Paulina Inglima, City Desk Editor March 15, 2024

The Library of Congress hosted a book talk titled “First Ladies: Historical Fiction About Pioneering Black Women” in celebration of Women’s History Month, at their weekly “Live! at the Library”...

Former Professor Reveals Insight in Overlooked Natural Phenomenon: Tar Seeps

Former Professor Reveals Insight in Overlooked Natural Phenomenon: Tar Seeps

By Kate Hwang, Graduate Desk Editor March 15, 2024

A former Georgetown University professor discussed her new book on tar seeps — raw oil rising through cracks in tectonic plates — and climate change in a March 12 event. Gretchen Henderson’s...

Georgetown Prisons and Justice Initiative to Receive $963,000 Through Government Funding

Georgetown Prisons and Justice Initiative to Receive $963,000 Through Government Funding

By Aamir Jamil, GUSA Desk Editor March 15, 2024

The Georgetown University Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) is set to receive $963,000 from congressionally directed spending allocated by a set of six government spending bills that President Joe Biden...

H*yas for Choice Fundraises for Menstrual Product Equity Drive

H*yas for Choice Fundraises for Menstrual Product Equity Drive

By Ruth Abramovitz, Special to The Hoya March 15, 2024

H*yas for Choice (HFC) is fundraising throughout the month of March to purchase and distribute menstrual products to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Washington, D.C. area.    HFC,...

Lauren Seibel/The Hoya | Georgetown University Coalition for Workers’ Rights (GCWR) hosted a workers’ appreciation event for students on campus to build relationships with workers and for workers to receive information about their union-guaranteed rights and protections through a one-pager distributed at the event.

GU Coalition for Workers’ Rights Hosts Worker Appreciation Event, Calls for Student Support

By Evan Ecklund, Copy Chief March 9, 2024

The Georgetown University Coalition for Workers’ Rights (GCWR), a group of Georgetown students and staff that combat labor exploitation, hosted a worker appreciation event to give students an opportunity...

WAMU Shutters DCist, Fires 15 Journalists

By Jack Willis and Evie Steele March 6, 2024

Executives at WAMU, the Washington, D.C. station of National Public Radio (NPR) based at American University, announced Feb. 23 that the station would cease to fund DCist, a news outlet that covers local...

Smithsonian Institute Commits to Repatriation of Human Remains in New Report

Smithsonian Institute Commits to Repatriation of Human Remains in New Report

By Caroline Woodward and Paulina Inglima March 5, 2024

Disclaimer: This article discusses the return of human remains to Native American communities   The Smithsonian Institution released a report from its Humans Remain Task Force, a group dedicated...

Individual Found Dead on Southernmost Campus Boundary

By Evie Steele, Executive Editor March 4, 2024

An individual was found dead March 1 outside the Village A apartment complex on the southern boundary of Georgetown University’s campus. In a March 1 email to Georgetown community members, Jay Gruber,...

Inaugural GradGov Gala Gathers Over 1,000 Attendees

Inaugural GradGov Gala Gathers Over 1,000 Attendees

By Kate Hwang, Graduate Desk Editor March 1, 2024

Georgetown University Graduate Student Government (GradGov) hosted its inaugural gala at the National Building Museum Feb 24. Over 1,000 Georgetown graduate students attended the first-ever GradGov...

Georgetownbiden | Georgetown University student activists, in conjunction with Georgetown University College Democrats, announced the launching of Georgetown Students for Biden, which hopes to campaign for President Bidens reelection bid and create professional development opportunities for students.

Georgetown Students for Biden Works to Increase Youth Turnout, Provide Campaign Opportunities

By Nola Goodwin, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Georgetown University students announced the formation of Georgetown Students for Biden-Harris, a student coalition to help reelect President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming...

The McDonough School of Business’ (MSB) Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy hosted its second annual stock pitch competition on Feb. 23, which was won by the team pitching a stock buy of cybersecurity company Fortinet.

Fortinet Team Wins Annual Stock Pitch Competition

By Caleigh Keating, Events Desk Editor March 1, 2024

The McDonough School of Business (MSB) hosted its second annual undergraduate stock pitch competition Feb. 23.   At the competition, hosted by the MSB’s Psaros Center for Financial Markets...

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