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Media Credit: File Photo by Gabrielle Rhoads | Staff Photographer Jason Zara, a co-chair of the task force, said some elements of remote instruction during the pandemic may prove helpful or useful in the post-pandemic era. News By Yankun Zhao Feb 8, 2021 12:04 AM Officials formed an 18-member task force late last month to examine and determine the future of the University’s academic environment in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Administrators said the Post-COVID Academic Innovation Task Force will investigate lessons learned from teaching during the public health crisis. Provos...

Media Credit: Photo Illustration by Grace Hromin | Assistant Photo Editor GW's bicentennial celebration will kick off Tuesday with a virtual event featuring alumnae, like Kerry Washington, Dana Bash and Reena Ninan. Officials are kicking off celebrations this week to mark the official bicentennial of GW’s founding on Feb. 9, 1821. The University will begin its bicentennial celebration Tuesday, exactly 200 years after Congress passed the school’s charter, with a virtual opening ceremony followed by a monthslong event series designed to celebrate the achievements of students, faculty, staff...

Media Credit: File Photo by Jack Borowiak Provost Brian Blake said at a Faculty Senate meeting last month that cluster hires are a good idea, but the University's financial expenditure during the pandemic might hurt those efforts. News By Ishani Chettri Feb 8, 2021 12:05 AM An informal group of department chairs and program directors is in discussions with officials about enacting a “cluster hire” of underrepresented faculty and increasing funding for the Africana studies program. Joined by faculty, the group is circulating a petition calling on administrators to hire 18 minority facu...

Arizona Coyotes to Celebrate Black History Month Several internal and external initiatives will raise awareness, promote diversity, drive positive social change, and foster more inclusive communities by Arizona Coyotes @ArizonaCoyotes / Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 8, 2021 GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- The Arizona Coyotes announced today that during the month of February, the club will celebrate Black History M...

Media Credit: Courtesy of Kavita Daiya Kavita Daiya, the director of the women’s, gender and sexuality studies program, said she received approval for one part-time faculty member this semester. News By Isha Trivedi Feb 1, 2021 12:43 AM Almost one year after administrators implemented a hiring freeze to offset the financial impacts of COVID-19, department chairs said they have struggled to offer enough classes without part-time faculty members. Provost Brian Blake said he has still been approving certain hires during the freeze that officials had an “absolute need” for, but he won�...