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Senate hosts LITS, updates on Gloria Anzaldúa LLC and election results

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Senate hosts LITS, updates on Gloria Anzaldúa LLC and election results

Senate opened on April 18 with a reading of the land acknowledgment, followed by welcoming administrative staff of the Library, Information and Technology Services to the floor. The presentation, comprised of both general information and answers to the senators’ questions, was given by eight members of the LITS staff — Alex Wirth-Cauchon, the chief information officer and executive director of LITS; Debbie Richards, the head of archives and special collections; Margaret (Peggie) Stevens, associate director of budgets, contracts and procurement; Krista Denno Bader, strategic operations manager and summit change management lead; Marie DiRuzza, director of campus technology and media services; Rachel Smith, director of discovery and access; Chrissa Lindahl, director of research and instructional support; and David Powicki, director of technology infrastructure and systems support.

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MHC hosts Professor George DeMartino for economics talk

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MHC hosts Professor George DeMartino for economics talk

Throughout the 20th century, the field of professional economics has had an increasingly influential role within the realm of policymaking. Now, professor and scholar George DeMartino says it may be time for economists to step back.

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MoZone’s hosts third annual More Than An Ally Week

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MoZone’s hosts third annual More Than An Ally Week

Mount Holyoke’s More Than An Ally Week made its third annual return this month, with this year’s theme designated as “Practicing Accompliceship Within & Beyond the Gates.” This theme centers around providing the College’s community with the tools and skills necessary for practicing accompliceship, which can be actualized when they leave the College, hence the title including “beyond the gates.”

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Senate hear E-Board speeches, ratifies All Campus Election results

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Senate hear E-Board speeches, ratifies All Campus Election results

On Tuesday, April 11, Senate began with a reading of the land acknowledgment and the agenda. It included E-Board updates, All Campus Elections ratification, updated guidelines from the Ways and Means Committee, speeches for Senate elections, town hall debriefs and open floor.

Mount Holyoke German and Russian departments to be placed on ‘sunset’ timeline

Mount Holyoke German and Russian departments to be placed on ‘sunset’ timeline

On Thursday, March 30, students and faculty gathered in the Language and Culture Commons in Ciruti Language Center for the German and Russian & Eurasian Studies department teas. Following statements from students and alums speaking in support of the two departments, Provost and Dean of Faculty Lisa Sullivan announced that the College had adopted a plan to ‘sunset’ the two language departments over the next few years.

Frances Perkins Scholars share their journeys to Mount Holyoke

Frances Perkins Scholars share their journeys to Mount Holyoke

Students and faculty members alike gathered within Gamble Auditorium for the Frances Perkins Monologues, which returned as the closing event for Mount Holyoke’s annual Building on our Momentum conference on Tuesday, March 28. In honor of the Frances Perkins students’ class color, purple streamers and balloons were placed on either side of the podium, and many FP speakers wore purple outfits to show off their class pride.

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Gloria Andalzúa LLC advocates for suitable living conditions

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Gloria Andalzúa LLC advocates for suitable living conditions

In response to sustained pest activity within their residence spaces, members of the Gloria Anzaldúa Living-Learning Community organized and released a statement on April 1 titled “Gloria’s Community Response to ‘Recent’ Events.” It outlines the living conditions they have faced, including having their LLC community placed on the same floor as the laundry, trash, trunk and boiler rooms. It also describes the continued inaction from administration towards removing the gnats, cockroaches and ants found on the residence floor.

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Cochary Pub & Kitchen reopens after almost three-year hiatus

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Cochary Pub & Kitchen reopens after almost three-year hiatus

After being closed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cochary Pub & Kitchen in Blanchard Hall celebrated its reopening on the evening of March 2 with a night exclusive to members of the Class of 2023. The pub reopened to the entire student body the following night, allowing Mount Holyoke students to once again gather and dine in the space on the first floor of the Community Center.

Association of Pan-African Unity hosts Black History Month Gala

Association of Pan-African Unity hosts Black History Month Gala

On Sunday, Feb. 26, Mount Holyoke College’s Association of Pan-African Unity sponsored the annual Black History Month Gala at Chapin Auditorium with dinner, performances and a conversation with Interim President Beverly Daniel Tatum. This event was the culmination of the many events that took place as part of the College’s Black History Month programming, with each week highlighting the theme “_____ and Beauty.” 

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