Campus News
President’s Desk Q&A: Kimberly Jackson Davidson Discusses YBCD and the Office of the Ombudsperson
Marvin Krislov
Ombudsperson Kimberly Jackson Davidson sits down with President Krislov to discuss the role of the Yeworkwha Belachew Center for Dialogue and the Office of the Ombudsperson.
Emeritus Professor of English Carl Peterson Dies
Communications Staff
Carl Peterson, emeritus professor of English at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï College and former department chair, died on March 1, in ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. He was 86 years old.
Update from VP/Dean of Admissions/Financial Aid Search Committee
Communications Staff
Starting in the new year, the search for a new VP/Dean of Admissions/Financial Aid began again in earnest. Ads for the position have been placed in a variety of outlets, with our consultants at Witt-Kieffer actively recruiting and building the prospective candidate pool.
The Glass Menagerie
Communications Staff
Oscar-nominated actress Margaret Avery starred in vignettes of Tennessee Williams' American classic, The Glass Menagerie. Directed by Associate Professor of Theater '95, the play
Staff member Donita Terry Whitt passes away
Communications Staff
Wilder Hall staff member Donita Terry "Ma" Whitt, 69, of Wakeman, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in her sleep early Thursday morning, February 16, 2017. Whitt worked in food service for more than 25
New Instruments Bolster Science Research Capabilities
Hillary Hempstead
This January, through a combination of charitable gifts and funds from the college, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry acquired two new instruments that will greatly enhance teaching and research in many areas of chemistry and biochemistry, including environmental and forensic analysis, biochemical and peptide/protein studies, and synthesis of new bioorganic and organic compounds.
Happy Valentine's Day to Residents of Kendal
Marvin Krislov
On this Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking of all the wonderful people in the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï community. In particular, I want to recognize the older members of our community who add so much energy and wisdom. Also, as second semester kicks into higher gear, I want to extend my annual offer to meet with any graduating senior to brainstorm job opportunities, careers, and/or graduate schools.
Marvin Krislov Named Pace University President
Communications Staff
Marvin Krislov, the president of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï College, announced today that he has agreed to become president of Pace University in New York City, on August 1, 2017. Mr. Krislov, who has served as ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s 14th president since 2007, had previously announced he would be leaving ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï at the end of the current academic year.
Play Like a Girl
Communications Staff
In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï College women coaches and athletes hosted more than 100 young girls from ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï and the surrounding communities for the third
Celebrating Black History Month; Russian-American Journalist Masha Gessen to Give Talk
Marvin Krislov
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s celebration of Black History Month is presenting an array of terrific events during February exploring black history and experience in America and the world. Also highlighted this month is a talk by Masha Gessen, a prominent Russian-American journalist renowned for her critical biography of Vladimir Putin.