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Alumna Chi Chi Obichere-Roxo’s interest in international development – sparked by a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø extended study course and a Watson fellowship – can be seen through her work involving refugees in Kenya, religious leaders in Nigeria, and a host of others around the world. Obichere-Roxo ’00 is a program officer with Management Sciences for Health, a […]

Standing on a platform draped with a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø banner, President Rebecca Chopp along with a group of alumni and university friends rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange this morning, officially kicking off 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Day. (To watch the event, click here.) From coast to coast and around the world, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø faithful are […]

Triskaidekafanatics unite — Friday the 13th is 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Day! The excitement starts at 9:29 a.m. (EST) June 13 in New York City when 13 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni will ring the morning bell at the New York Stock Exchange (watch it live here). 51³Ô¹ÏÍø fever will certainly sweep the globe, as alumni wear 51³Ô¹ÏÍø garb to work, […]

It was early, 9 a.m. on Friday, but not too early for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni to jump into a discussion about beliefs and explore the question: Does God exist? It seems that some things, like an evocative classroom discussion with a faculty member, never change at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Associate professor of philosophy David Dudrick led the conversation […]

(Note: These are remarks delivered by Lesley Stahl at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 187th commencement, May 18, 2008) Thank you. Well first of all I’m so sorry that you’re all wet and cold. I’m watching you put on your ponchos; I hope that makes it a little better. So now I am a member of the Class […]

Casey Sprock ’86 knows the feeling of loneliness and confusion that many young gay and lesbian students feel as they struggle with their sexuality — often times keeping it a secret. So when Sprock was invited to share his coming out story and experience as an openly-gay professional with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students, he jumped at the […]

Music was playing at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City during the third annual Presidents’ Club Auction and Reception on May 9, but you never would have known.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates on Sunday were urged to help change the mood of a nation beset by concerns over the Iraq war, gasoline prices, and even food prices. Lesley Stahl, of CBS’s 60 Minutes, speaks to graduates on Sunday. (Photo by Susan Kahn) Journalist Lesley Stahl, keynote speaker at the university’s 187th commencement, said graduating seniors […]

Note: The following is the baccalaureate address delivered by Gail O’Day, professor and associate dean of faculty and academic affairs at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. She spoke at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 187th commencement. President Chopp, members of the Board of Trustees, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty and staff, family and friends of the graduating class, and–most importantly–the women […]

Note: The following is President Rebecca S. Chopp’s prepared remarks to the Class of 2008. On this day of joy and celebration, let us begin by thanking those who have made this occasion possible. Every graduate who walks across this stage is supported by many here at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and at home who have worked hard […]