60http://www.goucher.edu/rssCommunications eBlast RSS/XML News Feed is a Goucher College XML/RSS News Feed.Copyright 2011 Goucher Collegeen-ushttp://www.goucher.edu/x45364.xml<a href="http://meyerhoff.goucher.edu/holiday/2011/">Click here to view Goucher College's 2011 Holiday Greeting.</a>Goucher College RSS20111221T15:56:46http://www.goucher.edu/x45364.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x44850.xmlAbstractGoucher College RSS20111216T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x44850.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x44580.xmlAbstractGoucher College RSS20110926T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x44580.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x44579.xmlAbstractGoucher College RSS20111003T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x44579.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x44577.xmlAbstractGoucher College RSS20111026T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x44577.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x44576.xmlAbstractGoucher College RSS20111101T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x44576.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x44575.xmlAbstractGoucher College RSS20111104T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x44575.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x44574.xmlAbstract<br />Goucher College RSS20111118T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x44574.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43967.xml<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Dear Goucher Community Members,</p> <p>I hope you'll find time during the afternoon of&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday, August 31</strong>, to come take part in this year's <strong>Opening Celebration</strong>&nbsp;- an opportunity to welcome new and returning students, faculty, and staff and to kick off a semester that already is shaping up to be both busy and exciting.</p>Goucher College RSS20110826T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43967.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43922.xml<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>Goucher College RSS20110823T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43922.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43931.xml<p>Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 27, there will be a temporary traffic change at Goucher's front gate between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The exit lane at the main entrance at Dulaney Valley Road will be closed while FMS replaces a street light pole. A security officer will be on site to direct traffic to exit at the side gate.</p> <p>Thank you for your patience with this matter, and we apologize for any inconvenience.&nbsp;</p> <br /> <p>&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20110726T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43931.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43930.xml<p>On Friday, July 29, we will release our business card order for printing.&nbsp;To obtain the most economic price, we order in large batches.&nbsp;If you will need business cards within the next few months, NOW is the time to place your order. Please enter your business card project at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.goucher.edu/myproject">www.goucher.edu/myproject</a>&nbsp;along with the attached form.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20110726T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43930.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43929.xml<p>Starting tomorrow, July 6, the print shop's Bill McGowan will begin working part time at the campus post office on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.</p> <p>During that time, no regular print jobs will be handled. However, if any faculty or staff has an extremely urgent request, he or she may contact Greg Wilkin, director of design and production services, at extension 6117.&nbsp;</p> <br />Goucher College RSS20110705T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43929.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43928.xmlTomorrow, Wednesday, June 22, there will be some road repairs taking place on campus.&nbsp;Goucher College RSS20110621T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43928.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43927.xmlAs you finish up with exams and final projects and get ready to leave campus for the summer, it is very important to remember some basic safety precautions.&nbsp;Goucher College RSS20110512T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43927.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43926.xmlThanks to all who entered submissions to the April study-abroad essay contest, with the theme "tradition." After much deliberation, the judges chose the entry from&nbsp;Jasper Cole, Class of 2012,&nbsp;who is studying at the University of East Anglia.&nbsp;Goucher College RSS20110505T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43926.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43609.xmlThis year's Alumnae/i Weekend starts Friday, April 29!&nbsp;Goucher grads of all ages from across the country will return to campus to see old friends, remember fun times, and learn about what's happening at Goucher today. <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>Goucher College RSS20110425T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43609.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43573.xmlDo you have photos from your study-abroad experience that you would like to share? The Office of International Studies encourages you to submit your top five photos for the chance to win a prize and to share your most memorable moments abroad with the rest of the Goucher community. <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>Goucher College RSS20110418T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43573.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43572.xmlYou may have noticed that the Humans vs. Zombies is again in full swing on Goucher's campus. This round of the popular game started Wednesday, March 30, and is set to run until Saturday, April 2. <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>Goucher College RSS20110401T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43572.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43571.xml<p>Attention Goucher Students - Have a great time meeting interesting Goucher graduates as well as members of the Class of 2015!</p> <p>This is your chance to become part of the third annual Goucher Vagabond program. It's an exciting, paid opportunity to drive through select regions of the United States for two weeks in August, exploring back roads and byways, attending sendoff events for the class of 2015, and interviewing Goucher alums.</p> <p><strong>Due to spring break, the deadline for getting in your application has been extended to March 25. </strong></p>Goucher College RSS20110311T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43571.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43555.xmlWe apologize for the late notice, but staff of Goucher's Facilities Management Services will be pruning foliage around Froelicher/Thormann during the spring break and will need access to both parking lots.&nbsp; Students and faculty members are asked to park their vehicles on the Stadium Lot from Monday, March 14 through Friday, March 18. &nbsp;Goucher College RSS20110311T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43555.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43554.xmlAs part of the preparation for the relocation of the IT department to its new location near the psychology annex, infrastructure wiring in the following buildings will require some upgrading.Goucher College RSS20110309T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43554.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43411.xmlThe deadline to participate in the program that supplies organic, local produce and food is Tuesday, March 15. &nbsp;To join, email Linda Barone at <a href="mailto:lbarone@goucher.edu" target="_blank">lbarone@goucher.edu</a>.&nbsp; Below are details about the program.Goucher College RSS20110224T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43411.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43410.xmlThe Hexagon is a not-for-profit music venue located in the Station North arts district of Baltimore.&nbsp; Goucher musical acts will be highlighted, and members of the Goucher community have been volunteering to help plan and implement the shows.Goucher College RSS20110224T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43410.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43409.xmlThe Goucher College Library&nbsp;and The Friends of the Goucher College Library sponsor the annual Julia Rogers Research Prize competition for outstanding research by Goucher students using library resources.&nbsp;Goucher College RSS20110218T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43409.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43408.xmlSpare a few moments and share your thoughts on the Collegetown Shuttle service.&nbsp;Goucher College RSS20110216T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43408.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43215.xml<p>If you plan to study abroad in Summer 2011, Fall 2011, or Winter 2012, please note the following Office of International Studies deadlines</p>Goucher College RSS20110208T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43215.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43214.xml<p>Goucher has awarded an innovation grant to promote cooperation between the college and the Baltimore music community. The Hexagon theater, a not-for-profit venue located in Baltimore, has agreed to host a series of three &ldquo;Goucher Music Nights&rdquo; in Feburary, March, and April. These Goucher Music Nights will highlight musical acts from the Goucher Community. The Hexagon will waive the usual $5.00 admission fee on these evenings, making the Goucher Music Nights free to the public.</p>Goucher College RSS20110207T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43214.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43213.xmlOfficials from Goucher's Office of Facilities Management Services (FMS) report that power has been restored to the Dorsey Center, Meyerhoff, and the Haebler Chapel. &nbsp;That means that the entire campus is now powered. &nbsp;Please note that it will take several hours for those three buildings to warm up.<br /> <br /> IMPORTANT NOTE: &nbsp;If you borrowed any computer or other equipment from IT, please take it to the Batza Room, on the fourth floor of the Athenaeum.<br /> <br /> Thanks to all members of the campus community for their patience, cooperation, and assistance.Goucher College RSS20110204T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43213.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43212.xmlOfficials from Goucher's Office of Facilities Management Services (FMS) report that they anticipate power to be restored by 5 p.m. today to the following buildings: &nbsp;Mary Fisher Hall (Bacon, Dulaney, Hooper houses), Van Meter, the Alumnae/i House, the Facilities Management Services building, the stables, the Psychology Annex, Hoffberger, and the Julia Rogers building. &nbsp;Power to Dorsey, Meyerhoff, and the Haebler Chapel will not be restored until Friday afternoon/evening.Goucher College RSS20110204T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43212.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43211.xmlPower has now been restored to the following buildings: &nbsp;Mary Fisher Hall (Bacon, Dulaney, Hooper houses), Van Meter, the Alumnae/i House, the Facilities Management Services building, the stables, the Psychology Annex, Hoffberger, and the Julia Rogers building. &nbsp;Students who reside in Mary Fisher Hall may now return to their rooms. &nbsp;Keep in mind that it will take several hours for the buildings to warm up.Goucher College RSS20110203T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43211.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43210.xml<p>Officials from Goucher's Office of Facilities Management Services (FMS) report that they anticipate power to be restored by 5 p.m. today to the following buildings: &nbsp;Mary Fisher Hall (Bacon, Dulaney, Hooper houses), Van Meter, the Alumnae/i House, the FMS building, the stables, the Psychology Annex, Hoffberger, and the Julia Rogers building. &nbsp;Power to Dorsey, Meyerhoff, and the Haebler Chapel will not be restored until Friday afternoon/evening.<br /> <br /> You will be notified via E2 campus alert and email when the power is back on and when it is ok for you to return to the buildings. &nbsp;Remember that it could take several hours for these buildings to warm up once the power is restored.</p>Goucher College RSS20110203T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43210.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43209.xml<p>Goucher College will, for the second year, be a drop-off site for the One Straw Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) produce and for the Sunnyside Farm chicken/egg CSA (assuming we get 10 people who want to participate). CSA participants provide funding for the farmer in advance of the growing season in exchange for produce when it&rsquo;s ready.</p>Goucher College RSS20110203T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43209.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43208.xml<p>Despite the disturbances created by the power outage, members of Goucher&rsquo;s community will still be meeting today and tomorrow to continue the campus-wide discussion about Outcasts United. The book, which is the extraordinary tale of a refugee youth soccer team and the transformation of a small American town, was chosen as part of a community reading project on campus.</p>Goucher College RSS20110202T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43208.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43207.xml<p>The Spring 2011 Study-Abroad Fair will be held Thursday, February 3 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Hyman Forum in the Athenaeum.</p>Goucher College RSS20110201T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43207.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43206.xml<p>PLEASE NOTE: Power has been restored to the following buildings: Mary Fisher, Van Meter, Alumnae/i House, Hoffberger, the stables, and the Julia Rogers building.</p> <p>PLEASE NOTE: All power has been permanently restored to the Sports & Recreation Center.</p> <p>PLEASE NOTE: Power will continue to be out in Dorsey, Meyerhoff, and Haebler Chapel for an indefinite amount of time. If you relocated your office today to the Athenaeum or elsewhere, please return to that temporary location tomorrow. We will send an update tomorrow morning detailing when the electrical outage repairs will be completed.</p> <p>PLEASE NOTE: below is the temporary Office Relocation List.</p>Goucher College RSS20110128T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43206.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43203.xml<p>PLEASE NOTE: At 4:00 p.m. TODAY, power will be turned off in the following locations for approximately 60 to 90 minutes in order to test electrical lines and assess the amount of damage: Mary Fisher, Van Meter, Alumnae/i House, Hoffberger, the stables, and the Julia Rogers building. Power will continue to be out in Dorsey, Meyerhoff, and Haebler Chapel for an indefinite amount of time. To those who have relocated: plan on returning to your temporary location tomorrow and perhaps longer. We will send another email update later this afternoon.</p>Goucher College RSS20110128T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43203.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43202.xml<p><strong></strong>Campus officials are working with our external contractor to assess the electrical outage situation on campus and determine how quickly it can be rectified. We will send out an update early this afternoon. In the meantime, please note the following temporary office relocation information.</p>Goucher College RSS20110128T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43202.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43201.xml<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE:</strong> There has been a fire in an underground manhole on campus. &nbsp;People are not in danger, but power and heat are temporarily off in several buildings, including Dorsey, Kraushaar, the chapel, Meyerhoff, and the SRC (including the pool and dance studios). &nbsp;Residence halls are not affected. &nbsp;At this time, we are not sure how long the power outage will be in effect and how it might affect work operations and/or classes tomorrow morning. &nbsp;Please check in with your supervisors and/or professors about how to proceed with work operations and classes.</p>Goucher College RSS20110128T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43201.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43200.xml<p>Members of Goucher&rsquo;s community will be meeting <strong>today, Friday, January 28, at 2 p.m.</strong> in the Batza Room of the Athenaeum to hold a discussion about <em>Outcasts United</em>.</p>Goucher College RSS20110128T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43200.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43199.xmlOn Sunday evening we alerted you to be on the lookout for former student Jason Hoyer, 21, who has been ordered to stay off the Goucher College campus, as it was determined that he could pose a threat to the community.Goucher College RSS20110125T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43199.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43198.xml<p><strong>VERITAS:</strong> the Philosophy Club of Goucher College, in collaboration with the Goucher Philosophy Department, invites submissions by undergraduates for our eighth annual conference to be held on <strong>Saturday, April 2, 2011</strong>.</p>Goucher College RSS20110118T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43198.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43197.xml<p>Does winter break have you going stir crazy?</p> <p>Join other Goucher students, faculty, and staff in reading and discussing<strong><em> Outcasts United</em></strong>, the extraordinary tale of a refugee youth soccer team and the transformation of a small American town.</p>Goucher College RSS20110113T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43197.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43196.xml<p>Vehicles remaining on campus during winter break must be parked in the North Lot, the South Lot, or the Stadium Lot.</p>Goucher College RSS20101215T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43196.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x43195.xml<p>Before you leave campus for the holiday and winter break, remember to take a few minutes to turn off and unplug all electrical appliances such as computers, printers, coffee pots, refrigerators (defrost first), heaters, etc.&nbsp; Thank you.</p> <p>Have a great holiday season!</p>Goucher College RSS20101213T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x43195.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42939.xmlLook no further.&nbsp; Starting tonight, the Goucher College Opera Workshop Presents <em>The Marriage of Figaro</em> (W.A. Mozart).&nbsp; Performances take place tonight, tomorrow (December 2), and Tuesday, December 7, at 8:00 p.m. in Merrick Hall.&nbsp; Admission is free.Goucher College RSS20101201T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42939.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42938.xmlDuring the 2011 spring break, Goucher is offering a student-led service trip to New Orleans, Louisiana, to help rebuild the Gulf Coast community. <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>Goucher College RSS20101118T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42938.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42658.xmlLast month, we told you about our work reviewing Goucher's Sexual Misconduct Policy and two changes we proposed for immediate implementation.&nbsp; The proposed changes were as follows:&nbsp; <ol> <li>CONSENT MUST BE EXPRESSED IN EXPLICIT WORDS.&nbsp; The current policy allows consent to be expressed by words or actions.&nbsp; We recommend that consent require expression by explicit words, and that non-communication, silence, or incapacitation constitute lack of consent.</li> <li>CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FACULTY OR STAFF AND STUDENTS ARE PROHIBITED.&nbsp; The current policy prohibits consensual sexual relationships between members of the college community when one of the individuals involved has professional influence or authority over the other.&nbsp; We recommend a flat prohibition against consensual sexual relationships of faculty or staff with students.&nbsp;</li> </ol> <p>We met with College Council and the senior staff to discuss these proposals, and also gave you the opportunity to send us feedback, either by email or anonymously.&nbsp; A number of you responded, some in support and some opposing the changes.&nbsp; <strong>After considering all the comments we received, both in support of and opposing the changes, we shared the feedback with President Ungar and recommended that the changes be approved and implemented.&nbsp; He agreed.</strong></p>Goucher College RSS20101115T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42658.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42657.xml<strong>VERITAS</strong>: the Philosophy Club of Goucher College, in collaboration with the Goucher Philosophy Department, invites submissions by undergraduates for our eighth annual conference to be held on&nbsp;<strong>Saturday, April 2, 2011</strong>Goucher College RSS20101109T20:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42657.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42656.xmlOn <strong>Wednesday, October 20 (tomorrow)</strong>, the Office of Community Living, the Prism club, and the Office of the Chaplain will sponsor a day of remembrance for members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community who have recently committed suicide after being bullied.Goucher College RSS20101019T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42656.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42655.xml<p>We are sorry to tell you that Chaplain Cynthia Terry's mother, Harriett Terry, passed away yesterday morning, after a long illness.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20101013T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42655.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42321.xml<p>Please keep in mind that the campus of Goucher College is easily accessible. While we welcome members from area neighborhoods to enjoy our beautiful surroundings, we do NOT allow vendors or solicitors of any kind, including religious groups, to come to campus without proper written authorization.</p>Goucher College RSS20101001T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42321.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42322.xml<p>Goucher's Health Center will hold <strong>a flu vaccine clinic for students</strong>, on <strong>Thursday, September 30, from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m.</strong>&nbsp; The Health Center is located on the first floor of Heubeck.&nbsp; Cost of the shot is $20, and students can pay with cash, check, or OneCard, or by billing it to his/her account.&nbsp; Students with serious chronic illnesses are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated.&nbsp; The flu vaccine will be given on a first come, first served basis.&nbsp; If you aren't available during the hours of the flu clinic, call the Health Center at 410-337-6050 to make an appointment. &nbsp;The vaccine given on Thursday covers the seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus.</p>Goucher College RSS20101001T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42322.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42323.xml<p>As you may be aware, the Goucher campus is witnessing an abundance of what is&nbsp; known as the brown marmorated stink bug (<em>halyomorpha halys</em>), particularly in the residence halls.&nbsp; The stink bugs are prevalent in the mid-Atlantic region, and they feed on a variety of host plants (not humans).&nbsp; &nbsp;While they pose no health risk to people, these insidious insects become a nuisance when they are attracted to the outside of buildings on warm fall days in search of protected places to winter.</p>Goucher College RSS20100923T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42323.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42324.xml<p>Auditions for "Pygmalion, An Adaptation" will be held Monday, September 13, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Mildred Dunnock Theater.&nbsp; You can sign up for an audition time in the theater, prior to when they begin.&nbsp; Monologues will be provided.</p> For more information, contact Allison Andersen at <a href="mailto:Allison.Andersen@mail.goucher.edu" target="_blank">Allison.Andersen@mail.goucher.edu</a> <p>&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100910T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42324.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42326.xmlThis Saturday, September 11, 2010, marks the ninth anniversary of the suicide attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and rural Pennsylvania. &nbsp;The Haebler Chapel will be open on Friday from 9 a.m. until noon for those who wish to pray, reflect, light a candle, or sit quietly.&nbsp;&nbsp; On Saturday, members of the Goucher community are invited to gather at the labyrinth, located on the grounds between Mary Fisher Hall and the chapel, at 1 p.m. for a service of remembrance.Goucher College RSS20100909T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42326.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42325.xmlDue to popular demand, the Office of Communications today launched a new electronic, interactive calendar of events.&nbsp; By visiting <a href="http://events.goucher.edu/" target="_blank">http://events.goucher.edu</a>, you'll be able to see all of the <strong>interesting upcoming events </strong>at Goucher. <p>&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100909T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42325.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42328.xmlBeginning today and lasting until approximately the end of this month, there will be asphalt, concrete, and grounds work taking place along the Loop Road. &nbsp;This will complete the work performed over the summer that was related to the installation of underground utilities.Goucher College RSS20100908T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42328.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42329.xml<p>Welcome to a new academic year!&nbsp; We in the Office of Communications have been busy this summer making some changes that we think will make your work easier.</p> <p>First and foremost, we have created a<strong> </strong>new <strong>Project Management Form. </strong>&nbsp;Because of the volume of work that comes into our office on a daily basis, we have created a new project management system that will enable us to complete your job in a more efficient and effective manner.</p>Goucher College RSS20100907T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42329.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42330.xml<p>Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bill McGowan, our&nbsp; reprographics coordinator working in the Dorsey Center print shop, will be out of the office from Friday, August 20 through Monday, September 6.</p> <p>This is traditionally a very busy time for the print shop, so if possible, please give Bill any print jobs you might have for the start of the semester before he goes on leave. &nbsp;If you have a job that needs to be completed during Bill's absence, please bring it to the Office of Communications, located on the second floor of Dorsey, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100805T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42330.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42331.xmlThe Office of Communications at Goucher is embarking on an exciting project: we are in the early stages of redesigning the college's website. &nbsp;It's a daunting task, but we are confident that we can do the majority of the work in-house and give the site a fresh new look.&nbsp; The average shelf life for a website, even a popular one like ours, is about three years.&nbsp; Goucher's site has been the same for about five years, so we are definitely due for an "upgrade." <p>&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100721T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42331.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42332.xmlBeginning this summer, Goucher College is starting a Blue Bike Lease Program, where students can lease a bike for one semester for just 20 bucks! &nbsp;A summer lease costs $15. <p>&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100505T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42332.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42333.xmlMonday is the deadline to fill out the quick survey that could result in bringing Community Supported Agriculture to Goucher.&nbsp; This is an effort that would have fresh, nutritious, local food delivered practically to your door on a regular basis. <p>&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100428T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42333.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42334.xmlFacilities Maintenance Services (FMS) has discovered a leak in the water main on the Loop Road near the #1 heating and cooling plant. &nbsp;The leak has already been isolated, and water service to Goucher buildings is not affected.&nbsp; <p>&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100426T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42334.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42335.xmlHow would you like to have fresh, nutritious, local food delivered practically to your door on a regular basis?&nbsp; Sounds good, right?&nbsp; And what if you had the added bonus of helping a local farm thrive?&nbsp; It's called Community Supported Agriculture. <p>&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100423T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42335.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42336.xml<p>Goucher's new permanent labyrinth, located between Haebler Memorial Chapel and Mary Fisher Hall, is nearly complete.&nbsp;Two dedications will take place.&nbsp;The first one is tomorrow, <strong>Saturday, April 24, at 2:15 p.m</strong>. and will give Goucher alumnae/i an opportunity to participate, as many are on campus for Alumnae/i Weekend.</p> <p>The second dedication will take place on <strong>Thursday, May 20, at noon </strong>and will memorialize two members of the Class of 2010, Jamie Deutsch and Dana Flax, who died while they were first-year students at Goucher. Landscaping and benches will be installed in May and have been given by family, friends, faculty, and staff in honor of Jamie and Dana.</p>Goucher College RSS20100423T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42336.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42337.xml<p>Facilities Maintenance Services (FMS) has discovered a leak in the water main on the Loop Road near the #1 heating and cooling plant. &nbsp;The leak has already been isolated, and water service to Goucher buildings is not affected.</p>Goucher College RSS20100422T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42337.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42341.xml<p>Tomorrow, Friday, April 16, 2010, marks the third anniversary of the tragic Virginia Tech shootings, in which 32 members of that campus community were killed.</p> <p>The Haebler Chapel will be open tomorrow throughout the day for anyone who would like to light a candle, sit quietly, pray, or remember those who were killed or wounded at Virginia Tech.</p>Goucher College RSS20100415T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42341.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42338.xml<p>As student demand for on-campus housing continues to increase, more upper-class students are electing to remain on campus, and as we look forward to welcoming new first-year and transfer students this fall, there may be an opportunity for a select number of rising seniors to live off campus in Goucher-affiliated housing during the 2010-2011 academic year.</p>Goucher College RSS20100415T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42338.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x42339.xml<p>This is your last chance to become a part of the second annual Goucher Vagabond program.&nbsp; Deadline to submit applications is tomorrow at noon.</p> <p>If you are interested in an exciting, paid opportunity to drive along the East Coast for two weeks this August, exploring the back roads and byways, attending sendoff events for the class of 2014, and meeting interesting&nbsp;Goucher alums...then we have the job for you.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100414T19:10:00http://www.goucher.edu/x42339.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39881.xmlVERITAS, the Goucher philosophy club, is holding&nbsp;its Seventh&nbsp;Annual Undergraduate Philosophy Conference tomorrow, Saturday April 10, at Buchner Hall in the Alumnae/iHouse. Admission is free, so come and support your fellow students as they present their latest philosophical findings.Goucher College RSS20100409T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39881.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39880.xml<p>Attention Goucher Students - Have a great time meeting some unique Goucher grads as well as members of the Class of 2014!</p> <p>This is your chance to become a part of the second annual Goucher Vagabond program.&nbsp; If you are interested in an exciting, paid opportunity to drive along the East Coast for two weeks this August, exploring the back roads and byways, attending sendoff events for the class of 2014, and meeting interesting&nbsp;Goucher alums…then we have the job for you.</p>Goucher College RSS20100408T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39880.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39879.xml<p>As a result of yesterday’s water main break in Towson, you may notice some discoloration in the water on campus. Rest assured that this water is safe to use and drink. If you run the tap, the water will clear up.</p>Goucher College RSS20100408T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39879.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39877.xml<p>Goucher’s beverage vendor, Canteen, is delivering 100 cases of bottled water (20 oz bottles x 24/case).&nbsp; They should be arriving no later than 5:30 p.m.&nbsp;today.</p>Goucher College RSS20100407T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39877.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39876.xml<p>Due to today’s&nbsp;massive water main break in Towson, Goucher College now has no water service.</p>Goucher College RSS20100407T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39876.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39875.xml<p>To conserve water, Facilities Management Services will be turning off air conditioner units around campus; dining options and hours may need to be modified; and all community members are asked to limit their use of water whenever possible.</p>Goucher College RSS20100407T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39875.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39783.xml<p>You may have noticed a police presence on and around campus earlier today.&nbsp; The Baltimore County Police Department was called in response to a concern Goucher administrators had regarding the wellbeing of a student.&nbsp; The student is safe, and at no time did the situation pose a threat to the Goucher community.</p>Goucher College RSS20100401T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39783.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39782.xml<p>Attention Goucher Students - Have a great time meeting some unique Goucher grads as well as members of the Class of 2014! This is your chance to become a part of the second annual Goucher Vagabond program.&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100401T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39782.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39781.xml<p>Take some time out of your day,&nbsp;and share&nbsp;your thoughts about the Collegetown Shuttle service.&nbsp; The Collegetown folks value the feedback they receive from our students, staff, and faculty, and they use it to make improvements to our service.</p>Goucher College RSS20100331T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39781.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39780.xml<p>On Thursday, April 1, Goucher students will host an event to raise awareness about child abuse prevention.&nbsp; From noon until 4 p.m. tomorrow, students and staff are invited to place pinwheels on the academic quad and create a pinwheel garden.&nbsp; Pinwheels for Prevention is a public awareness campaign that is part of Child Abuse Prevention Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and to encourage individuals and communities to support children and families.</p>Goucher College RSS20100331T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39780.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39779.xml<p>Do you still need to fulfill (or are you looking for a course that fulfills) one of your general education requirements?&nbsp; Then don’t forget that Goucher is offering a selection of summer courses this year.&nbsp; The summer session will run from June 1 to June 30.</p>Goucher College RSS20100308T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39779.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39778.xml<p>Although cases of H1N1 have decreased since the start of the year, the country is now experiencing cases of the seasonal flu.&nbsp; So far&nbsp;this semester, however, Goucher has not had any reports of students diagnosed with influenza-like illness.&nbsp; The Student Health Center has a limited number of the seasonal flu vaccine, and you can call 410-337-6050 if you are interested in getting the shot.</p>Goucher College RSS20100225T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39778.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39225.xml<p>The Gophers for Goucher Dodgeball Tournament has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 24 at 9 p.m. in the Lillian Welsh Gym of the SRC.</p>Goucher College RSS20100222T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39225.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39224.xml<p>You’re probably already thinking about what this summer has in store for you.&nbsp; Planning road trips, finding summer jobs, organizing backyard barbeques, and…</p> <p>…deciding to take a summer class.</p>Goucher College RSS20100215T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39224.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39223.xml<p>As you are probably aware,&nbsp; the Baltimore metropolitan area is bracing for another major snow storm beginning tonight. During the past storm there were several close calls with FMS snow removal equipment and students and vehicles. &nbsp;For your safety, please stay off of walkways, parking lots, and the Loop Road during the storm.&nbsp; Large equipment will be operating throughout the storm, and visibility is often diminished.&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100209T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39223.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39219.xml<p>It’s not too soon to start thinking about where you want to study abroad.&nbsp; Come to Goucher’s Spring Study-Abroad Fair.</p>Goucher College RSS20100209T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39219.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39190.xml<p>As you may know, weather forecasts are predicting large amounts of snow for the region this weekend.&nbsp; Once accumulation begins, members of Goucher’s Facilities Management Services team will start efforts to plow and clear the campus. &nbsp;In order to assist them, <b>PLEASE MOVE YOUR CAR FROM THE MAIN DORSEY CENTER PARKING LOT BY 5:30 P.M. TODAY</b>.&nbsp; We recommend that you move your car to the smaller section of the Dorsey lot, near the Hoffberger building.</p> <p>Thank you for your cooperation.&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20100205T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39190.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39188.xml<p>Attention Goucher Students:</p> <p>Great news! The Collegetown Shuttle has reinstated its late evening run, Monday through Thursday. The last Collegetown Shuttle will now leave Goucher at <b>9:35 p.m</b>., arriving at MICA at 10:15 p.m., which will give off-campus and commuter students more flexibility in planning their class schedules, library study time, and club participation.</p>Goucher College RSS20100129T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39188.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39186.xml<p>Attached to this email is important information about the Financial Aid Student Tracking System, the online tool that helps you manage your financial aid information.&nbsp; In the attachment you will find an information sheet for current students &nbsp;and one for first-time users, as well as an FAQ sheet.&nbsp;</p> <p>Contact information for the Financial Aid Office is also included in the attachment, should you have questions.&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20091223T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39186.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x39185.xml<p>Before you leave campus for the holiday and winter break, remember to take a few minutes to turn off and unplug all electrical appliances such as computers, printers, coffee pots, refrigerators (defrost first), heaters, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>Have a great holiday season!</p>Goucher College RSS20091216T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x39185.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38571.xmlDo you need a ride to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) or Pennsylvania Station for winter break?&nbsp; Easy and convenient, the Winter Break Shuttle will transport students to the airport or train for only <strong>$10</strong> each way.Goucher College RSS20091207T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38571.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38570.xml <p><font size="2">In an effort to keep their profiles as timely as possible while avoiding survey fatigue, The Princeton Review re-surveys schools on a three year cycle.&nbsp; The ratings and narrative text that presently appear for Goucher in the <em>Best 371 Colleges</em> book is informed by student opinion collected during the 2006–2007 survey cycle.<em>&nbsp;</em> This fall the Princeton Review wants to resurvey as many of our current students as possible in order to author a new Students Say profile and update Goucher’s ratings.</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091201T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38570.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38456.xml <p><font size="2">In recognition of this week’s World AIDS Day (Dec. 1), Red Hot Blue, Goucher’s coed a cappella group, will host AccaSteppaPaloozaFestaThon, an AIDS benefit concert, this Friday, December 4, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. in the Hyman Forum.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091201T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38456.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38451.xml <p><font size="2">After reviewing the results of a campus-wide survey and consulting with College Council, Goucher’s President Sanford J. Ungar has decided that use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) should be covered under the college’s current smoking policy.</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091130T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38451.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38356.xml <p><font size="2">Goucher College has received another limited shipment of the H1N1 vaccine, which will be administered to students at a regular vaccination clinic.</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091113T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38356.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38354.xml <p><font size="2">This week, two separate incidents of theft occurred in the Hoffberger Science Building.&nbsp; In one, personal property was taken, and in the other, college property was the target.&nbsp;</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091110T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38354.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38352.xml <p><font size="2">Members of the Goucher Community will have two opportunities tomorrow (November 11) to gather and commemorate Veterans Day.&nbsp;</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091110T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38352.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38261.xml <p><font size="2">Between now and Thanksgiving, roadwork will be taking place in various locations on campus. The work includes asphalt resurfacing and drainage improvements. Workers will direct traffic as necessary. Please proceed with caution, especially in work zones.</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091109T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38261.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38259.xml <p><font size="2">Goucher College has received a limited supply of the H1N1 vaccine, and it will be administered to students at the next vaccination clinic on <b>Tuesday, November 10, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Student Health Center</b>. The seasonal flu vaccine will also be administered at this time.</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091105T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38259.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38153.xml <p><font size="2">&nbsp;Since the start of the fall semester, close to 150 students (and about 10 faculty/staff) have reported flu-like illness.&nbsp; Except for those who have become sick very recently, all of these students and faculty and staff members have recuperated and are back to their normal routines on campus.&nbsp; It seems that most people with symptoms are quite sick for a day or two, and then they begin to improve.&nbsp; Total recovery time has generally been five to seven days.&nbsp;</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091030T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38153.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38121.xml <p><font size="2">Red Hot Blue, Goucher’s co-ed a capppella group, invites the Goucher Community to join them for their annual Halloween Concert. &nbsp;The Reverends Rebels and the UMBC Mamas Boys will also be performing. Come in costume and ready for a good time!</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091026T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38121.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38120.xml <p><font size="2">Ever heard of e-cigarettes? &nbsp;We hadn’t either, but some members of the campus community have asked if they are covered by the college smoking policy. &nbsp;As you probably know, Goucher does not permit smoking in any Goucher vehicle or any campus building, and also prohibits smoking within 25 feet of any campus building. As you may not know, e-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that look like conventional cigarettes, typically contain cartridges of nicotine and other chemicals, and simulate smoking by creating vapor for the user to inhale.</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091023T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38120.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38119.xml <p><font size="2">Please note that all power in the Athenaeum will be turned off on Monday, October 19, from 5:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.&nbsp;in order to have some electrical work completed. &nbsp;</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091016T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38119.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38118.xml <p><font size="2">It's that time of year again – the Fall ‘09 Humans vs. Zombies game will begin at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20.</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091015T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38118.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x38117.xml <p><font size="2">Please note that with heavy rain and chilly temperatures predicted for Friday, October 16, tomorrow’s Farmers’ Market has been cancelled.</font></p>Goucher College RSS20091015T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x38117.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x37400.xml<p>This past weekend was relatively calm in terms of new cases of students with flu-like symptoms. Since Friday, September 25, there were only four additional students documented as demonstrating flu-like symptoms. This compares with much higher numbers of new cases reported each day in the previous weeks.</p>Goucher College RSS20090929T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x37400.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x37269.xml<p>Goucher College is offering a number of ways to observe today’s International Day of Peace.</p>Goucher College RSS20090921T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x37269.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x37270.xml<p>Last Friday I sent you an update about the H1N1 flu virus. At that time, Goucher had a handful of students who had been diagnosed with influenza-like illness. Not surprisingly, that number has increased with each day. In the past two days, approximately 35 more students and two faculty members have presented with flu-like symptoms, and one student with a pre-existing condition was briefly hospitalized. That student has since returned to campus and is recovering well.</p>Goucher College RSS20090918T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x37270.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x37245.xml<p>In the interest of keeping the college community informed as we work through flu season on campus, I want to tell you that, to date, we have four students who have been diagnosed with influenza-like illnesses. We have not been able to confirm whether the students have contracted the H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu, but local health officials have documented that the majority of individuals in this area who have flu-like symptoms do indeed have the H1N1 virus rather than the seasonal flu. In order to best protect the health of the entire Goucher community, we are treating the sick students as if they have H1N1.</p>Goucher College RSS20090911T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x37245.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x37244.xml<p>Please note that the Athenaeum will be closed on Friday, September 11 from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for a donor recognition event. We apologize for any inconvenience.</p>Goucher College RSS20090910T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x37244.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x37072.xml<p>In keeping with the ongoing emphasis on raising awareness about environmental sustainability—including how food choices affect the global ecosystem—Goucher College will host a farmers’ market tomorrow, September 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the courtyard of the Alumnae/i House.</p>Goucher College RSS20090903T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x37072.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x36994.xml<p>Please make note that restriping of some campus parking lots will take place Saturday and Sunday this weekend, and parking will not be available on those lots. If your vehicle is currently parked in one of these areas, please move it by the end of the day today. Facility Management Services apologizes for any inconvenience.</p>Goucher College RSS20090731T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x36994.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x36993.xml<p>Karl Rove, the "architect" of George W. Bush’s successful 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns, will speak at Goucher College on Wednesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. in Kraushaar Auditorium.</p>Goucher College RSS20090803T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x36993.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x36992.xml<p>Restriping work continues on our parking lots. Please make note of the lots that will be restriped and unavailable for parking Saturday and Sunday of this weekend. If your vehicle is currently parked in one of these areas, please move it by the end of the day Friday, August 14. Facility Management Services apologizes for any inconvenience.</p>Goucher College RSS20090812T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x36992.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x36991.xml<p>As President Ungar announced last month, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has voted to extend full reaccreditation to Goucher College, with the only caveat that we owe them a report in April 2011 on a few issues.&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20090819T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x36991.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x36989.xml<p>As we all prepare for the return of students to campus, here are a few important dates/points to remember, courtesy of the Office of Student Engagement.</p>Goucher College RSS20090820T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x36989.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x35587.xml<p>The Office of Communications has been hard at work this year Earlier this week, Goucher College launched its official page on Facebook, the most popular social networking site worldwide. Already, more than 300 people have signed on as “fans” of Goucher.</p>Goucher College RSS20090709T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x35587.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x35586.xml<p>The Office of Communications has been hard at work this year designing a brand new logo for Goucher College. Our in-house designers came up with three possible options, and we sought feedback from faculty, trustees, students, and staff. The final design chosen was created by Marcia McCray,</p>Goucher College RSS20090708T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x35586.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x33134.xml<p>On Monday, May 25, 2009 (Memorial Day) a planned power outage will take place at Goucher to allow maintenance to be done on the college’s high-voltage systems.&nbsp; Please note that there will be no electrical power for the entire campus during this maintenance.&nbsp; The power outage is scheduled to begin at 6:00 a.m., and power is expected to be restored no later than 6:00 p.m.</p>Goucher College RSS20090520T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x33134.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x33133.xml<p>As you know, Goucher College has recently been reviewing its pandemic flu preparedness planning efforts.&nbsp; One service identified as critical, even in a crisis or emergency, is the distribution of the college’s payroll.&nbsp; In the event that the campus would ever need to be closed because of a severe flu outbreak or any other emergency, the on-campus distribution of paychecks would have to be suspended.&nbsp; Distribution of pay by direct deposit will not be interrupted by a campus closure.&nbsp; Enrolling now in the Direct Deposit Program will ensure that your payroll funds are always available on pay day, even in the case of an emergency.</p>Goucher College RSS20090519T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x33133.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x32949.xml<p><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp; TOMORROW, Thursday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br> <strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; Alumnae/i House Courtyard</p>Goucher College RSS20090429T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x32949.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x32863.xml<p>Tomorrow, Thursday, April 16, 2009, marks the second anniversary of the tragic Virginia Tech shooting, in which 32 members of that campus community were killed.</p>Goucher College RSS20090415T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x32863.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x32716.xmlDon&rsquo;t miss the opportunity to vote for your favorite finalist for Goucher Idol!Goucher College RSS20090406T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x32716.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x32704.xmlThe Committee of Visitors will be on campus today and tomorrow for the group's annual meeting.Goucher College RSS20090402T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x32704.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x32445.xmlThe Vagina Monologues will be performed at Goucher College Saturday, March 28; Sunday, March 29; and Monday, March 30 from 9:00 until 11:00 p.m. at Haebler Memorial Chapel.Goucher College RSS20090326T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x32445.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x32346.xml <p>The final version of the <a href="http://inside.goucher.edu/middlestates/SelfStudy%20Report/Forms/AllItems.aspx">Middle States Self-Study</a> has been completed and is available for viewing on Goucher's <a href="http://inside.goucher.edu/middlestates/default.aspx">Middle States website</a>.&nbsp; You may access the report as a single document, or you can view each section of the self-study individually.&nbsp; For easy reference, the site also contains a summary and recommendations for each accreditation standard.</p>Goucher College RSS20090323T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x32346.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x32345.xml<p><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp; TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; Buchner Hall of the Alumnae/i House</p> <p><strong>Who:</strong>&nbsp; Jack Carter and Rasim Mutlu of Goucher’s Department of Economics will facilitate an informal discussion for the college’s students, faculty, and staff to help put the current economic situation in context.</p> <p>We hope to see you there.</p>Goucher College RSS20090310T19:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x32345.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x32023.xml<p>Red Hot Blue, Goucher's only co-ed a capella group, will be hosting its annual Acapellathon, this Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. in Merrick Lecture Hall.</p>Goucher College RSS20090226T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x32023.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x32022.xml<p>This weekend you have a chance to hear a performance by <strong>Nathan Gunn</strong>, one of today’s most-sought-after American vocalists.</p>Goucher College RSS20090226T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x32022.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x32020.xml <p>Think about a woman in the Goucher community who has had a special impact on your life… perhaps a favorite professor or staff member, a roommate or best friend… a phenomenal woman. To nominate that woman, submit her photograph (optional) and a one-page essay explaining your choice to Lamar Hylton in the Office of Student Engagement at <a href="mailto:lamar.hylton@goucher.edu">lamar.hylton@goucher.edu</a>. <strong>The submission deadline is Thursday March 5, 2009.</strong></p>Goucher College RSS20090224T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x32020.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x31914.xml<p>Many of you have noticed and raised questions about the maintenance crews working across from the gatehouse at Goucher's entrance. Baltimore County has required the college to install a small water-treatment facility that will monitor and maintain levels of discharged fats, oils, greases, and wastewater, ensuring that the college is 100 percent compliant with county code.</p>Goucher College RSS20090217T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x31914.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x31688.xml<p>On January 30, President Sanford Ungar held a campus Town Hall Meeting for Goucher faculty and staff to discuss the impact the current economic crisis is having on the college, and the decisions that he and key trustee committees are recommending to the Board to decrease spending and balance the budget.</p>Goucher College RSS20090205T20:11:30http://www.goucher.edu/x31688.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x31672.xml <p align="left">The elevator at the Sports and Recreation Center is out of order due to a defective pump. The pump has been ordered and repairs are expected to be completed by Friday, February 6. &nbsp;FMS apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.</p>Goucher College RSS20090202T16:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x31672.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x31211.xml <p align="left">All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a vigil on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. at Haebler Chapel, to pray for peace and to commemorate those who have lost their lives in the recent Middle East conflict in Gaza.&nbsp; The vigil is sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and by Hillel.&nbsp; The chapel will be open throughout the day for anyone who wants to take a moment to light a candle and offer thoughts or prayers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20090126T16:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x31211.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x31064.xml <p align="left">All staff, faculty, and students on campus are invited to gather in the Gopher Hole on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, for a community viewing of the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama.</p> <p>The inauguration activities begin at 11:30 a.m., with the actual swearing-in of the president occurring shortly before noon. The entire ceremony will last until around 1:30 p.m., followed by a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue beginning at 2:30 p.m.</p>Goucher College RSS20090114T16:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x31064.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x30908.xml<p>In light of the recent campus announcements about sexual assault allegations, several Goucher faculty and staff members will sponsor a silent candlelight vigil in recognition of victims of sexual assault.&nbsp; Participants are invited to gather in front of the Haebler Chapel tonight from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m.</p>Goucher College RSS20081215T16:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x30908.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x30574.xml<p>Reminder about Oral Histories on the Holocaust<br> Students from Goucher’s “Oral Histories on the Holocaust” course will present stories of local Holocaust survivors.</p>Goucher College RSS20081204T16:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x30574.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x30324.xml<p>Pizzazz, the Musical Theatre Appreciation Ensemble at Goucher,&nbsp; is presenting its annual musical theatre showcase. This year, the ensemble will perform the WORLD PREMIER of "We Tell the Story," a collection of tunes written and produced by Lynn Ahrens and Steven Flaherty.&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20081121T16:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x30324.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x30323.xml<p>Students from Goucher’s “Oral Histories on the Holocaust” course will present stories of local Holocaust survivors.</p>Goucher College RSS20081119T16:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x30323.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x30051.xml<p>Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and Goucher College will hold a brief service at noon in Haebler Chapel, to honor all veterans, living and deceased.&nbsp; Everyone is welcome.&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20081110T16:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x30051.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29659.xml<p>Time to change your clocks! We say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time and revert to Standard Time this Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m.</p> <p><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Remember to s<strong>et your clocks <u>back</u> one hour</strong></b>.</p>Goucher College RSS20081031T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29659.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29629.xml <p>See the <a href="documents/Webmaster/RememberingKristallnacht.pdf">attached flyer</a> for details about a lecture, visual representation, and remembrance of Kristallnacht, on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Soper Room, located in Julia Rogers Library.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20081030T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29629.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29615.xml<p>Due to high interest, the location for the lecture being given <strong>tomorrow</strong> – <strong>Thursday, October 30</strong> – by former Maryland Governor <strong>Robert Ehrlich</strong> has been changed to <strong>Kelley Lecture Hall</strong> at 7:30 p.m. He will be discussing national politics and the presidential campaign, with particular emphasis on the role of Maryland in the election and the potential impact of the results on this state.</p>Goucher College RSS20081029T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29615.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29616.xml<p>Please note that the elevator in Pearlstone is still out of order. Staff from Facilities Management Services report that the elevator contractor has ordered the necessary parts, and repair efforts will continue tomorrow. FMS apologizes for any inconvenience this has caused.</p>Goucher College RSS20081023T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29616.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29618.xml<p>Please note that the elevator in Pearlstone is temporarily out of order.&nbsp; Staff from Facilities Management Services report that the necessary parts are being sent tonight, and they expect the elevator to be back in service by Thursday afternoon.</p>Goucher College RSS20081022T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29618.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29619.xml<p>Think about a man in the Goucher community who has had a special impact on your life. A favorite professor or staff member. Your roommate or best friend. An outstanding man.</p> <p>To nominate someone as one of Goucher’s Outstanding Men, e-mail Lamar Hylton at <a title="blocked::mailto:lamar.hylton@goucher.edu" href="mailto:lamar.hylton@goucher.edu">lamar.hylton@goucher.edu</a> with the nominee’s name, class year (if he is a student), area of work (if he is faculty/staff), and a detailed description about why you believe this Goucher man is truly outstanding. &nbsp;<strong>The submission deadline is Wednesday, November 12.</strong></p>Goucher College RSS20081022T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29619.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29710.xml<p>Goucher is presenting a screening of “10 MPH: Seattle to Boston” — a 2006<br> independent documentary about a Segway trip across America — this Wednesday,<br> October 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Kelley Lecture Hall. Afterward, the film’s director<br> Hunter Weeks and producer J. Fred Keough will answer audience members’ questions.</p>Goucher College RSS20081020T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29710.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29719.xml<p>It's that time of year again - the Fall '08 Humans vs. Zombies game will begin at<br> midnight on October 22.</p>Goucher College RSS20081017T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29719.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29720.xml<p>Last night around 1:00 a.m., our community Art Sukkah on the Van Meter Highway was<br> attacked and partially destroyed, in addition to other campus and private property.</p>Goucher College RSS20081016T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29720.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29728.xml<p>Come watch the final presidential debate tonight in the Gopher Hole.</p>Goucher College RSS20081015T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29728.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29713.xml<p>Yom Kippur Services at Goucher. All students are invited to help create Goucher’s first<br> “ART SUKKAH”</p>Goucher College RSS20081008T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29713.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29729.xml<p>Join President Sandy Ungar to watch tonight’s presidential debate in the Gopher Hole.</p>Goucher College RSS20081007T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29729.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29718.xml<p>The Office of Facilities Management Services has a few spaces left for anyone<br> interested in taking a tour of Goucher’s new heating and cooling plant on Friday, Oct<br> 3, at 11:00 a.m.</p>Goucher College RSS20081002T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29718.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29715.xml<p>Due to inclement weather and the forecast for more rain, today’s farmers’ market has<br> been cancelled.</p>Goucher College RSS20080926T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29715.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29714.xml<p>Do you have old computers or TVs at home that you want to unload in an<br> environmentally responsible manner?&nbsp; In conjunction with tomorrow’s Environmental<br> Resource Fair, Information Technology will be accepting used electronics for ecycling<br> on Friday, September 26 and Monday, September 29.</p>Goucher College RSS20080925T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29714.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29724.xml<p>The elevator in Pearlstone is temporarily out of service.</p>Goucher College RSS20080922T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29724.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29725.xml<p>Tomorrow, September 11, 2008, marks the seventh anniversary of the attacks of<br> September 11, 2001.&nbsp; The Goucher College community will observe a moment of<br> silence at 8:46 a.m., followed by the tolling of the chapel bell.</p>Goucher College RSS20080910T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29725.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29712.xml<p>We have had an overwhelming amount of requests from both the on- and off-campus<br> community for tickets to the upcoming talk by David Simon, creator of the HBO<br> miniseries The Corner and the series The Wire on Wednesday, September 24, at 8 p.m.<br> To accommodate the requests, the location of the event has been moved to<br> Kraushaar Auditorium.</p>Goucher College RSS20080905T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29712.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29708.xml<p>I want to draw your<br> attention to the upcoming talk by David Simon — creator of the HBO miniseries The<br> Corner and Generation Kill and the series The Wire, on Wednesday, September 24, at<br> 8 p.m. in Haebler Memorial Chapel.</p>Goucher College RSS20080903T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29708.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29716.xml<p>We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Goucher Achievement Award, an<br> honor established especially for sophomores as a way to recognize the extraordinary<br> service contributions, significant academic improvement, or sustained academic<br> success during their first year at Goucher.</p>Goucher College RSS20080901T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29716.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29726.xml<p>As we all prepare for the return of students to campus, here are a few important dates/points<br> to remember, courtesy of the Office of Student Engagement (formerly known as the Office<br> of Student Activities).</p>Goucher College RSS20080821T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29726.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29723.xml<p>Please remember that seven spaces in the Dorsey Parking lot are reserved strictly for<br> the Office of Admissions.</p>Goucher College RSS20080709T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29723.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29721.xml<p>On Thursday, weather permitting, the loop road from the construction site<br> entrance to the heating and cooling plant will be limited to one lane of<br> traffic due to construction work.</p>Goucher College RSS20080528T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29721.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29711.xml<p>Don’t forget to stop by Goucher’s Baccalaureate ceremony on Thursday, May 22,<br> 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in Kraushaar Auditorium.</p>Goucher College RSS20080520T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29711.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29722.xml<p>This weekend, May 10-11, Goucher’s Facilities Management Services will begin a<br> project to paint the exterior light poles around campus.&nbsp; The painting project will start<br> in the Dorsey center lot and will continue through the remainder of campus next week.</p>Goucher College RSS20080509T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29722.xmlhttp://www.goucher.edu/x29717.xml<p>The Office of Communications is pleased to announce the arrival of John Perrelli –<br> Goucher College’s new webmaster.&nbsp;</p>Goucher College RSS20080501T15:11:58http://www.goucher.edu/x29717.xml