SaxaFund, a crowdfunding platform for Georgetown University student initiatives launched last March, announced Thursday five campaigns it is sponsoring for donations on its new website. The five projects include the Leavey Beergarden, a $3,000 concept that would turn part of the Leavey Esplanade into a social hub for drinking-age students[Read More…]
The problem of exclusivity of Georgetown clubs is the product of a competitive application process motivated by a quest for social capital, said Ricardo Mondolfi (SFS ’19), chair of the Student Activities Commission, at an open forum on club culture last Thursday. The open forum was hosted by an informal[Read More…]
Two Georgetown University student organizations are increasing security measures to protect against cyberattacks, according to senior leadership of the Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal Credit Union and Students of Georgetown, Inc. The Corp is currently formalizing password guidelines and implementing a company-wide password policy for Corp-specific online accounts. Meanwhile,[Read More…]
As students navigated through the flyers, banners and sign-up sheets at the biannual Council of Advisory Boards Fair last Sunday, they were invited to sample the diverse range of student organizations at Georgetown. Yet for many the enthusiasm of CAB Fair fades to disappointment as they discover the acceptance rates[Read More…]
The Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal Credit Union launched an application for iPhone and Android devices as part of an effort to provide customers with easier access to banking services Monday. Customers can now check balances, make transfers and look up ATM locations, GUASFCU hours and contact information from their phone. GUASFCU is[Read More…]
Students of Georgetown, Inc. and the Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal Credit Union selected new boards this week. Board transitions will occur Mar. 1 for both entities. Lizzy MacGill (COL ’14) was named The Corp’s new president and CEO, having previously served as a barista and director at Uncommon Grounds. “When[Read More…]
ReImagine Georgetown awarded grants to three proposals Monday. The annual competition funds projects aiming to improve the undergraduate experience. Melissa Riggio (COL ’14) and Antony Lopez (COL ’14) were given $1,000 to implement “IlluminateLauinger.” Both students work in the Gelardin New Media Center and intend to use their grant to purchase art-friendly technology for the library.[Read More…]
Three weeks ago, the Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal Credit Union announced a new record of $16 million in assets. On Monday afternoon, Arjun Mehta (SFS ’11), CEO of GUAFSCU, sat down with The Hoya to discuss GUASFCU’s new financial highs, new services for GUASFCU customers and giving back[Read More…]
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