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African treasures gathered from his trips to the continent adorn his office. Authentic xylophones and drums embellish shelves and cabinets, while a colorful, handwoven cloth brightens the room, and an African tapestry hangs on the wall behind his desk. But these souvenirs of Africa do more than simply decorate -- they symbolize the effervescent cultural awareness...

10 Common Misconceptions About College Life

Do students really wear pajamas to class? Is college all work and no play, or is it the other way around? Sure, admissions brochures and websites have lots of good information to help you choose which college to attend. But what’s true and what’s not about college life?...

“Ready, ready, HIT!”

Our flat line of defense steps up as Temple University’s scrum half passes the ball. One of our forwards makes the tackle. The rest of the forwards flock to the site of the tackle and form a ruck. We win the ball. Now our scrum half passes the ball to our fly half. The ball moves down the line of backs ...

Each workday, I stepped into a chilled atrium and instinctively glanced at my watch. Typing a secret code into a keypad, I then slipped my right hand under a laser scanner. The glass door unlocked with a distinctive click and, using my body’s full weight, I pushed myself through and walked down the hall to room 1109.

No, I...

The Ithaca Conservatory of Music was founded in 1892 and later expanded into what we now know as Ithaca College. In a city known for grassroots festivals and spontaneous jam band music, the College routinely turns out top-notch musical talent -- and not just from the music school. IC students are also forming their own bands, setting up their own gigs, and burning...

I already felt I was a step behind when I first began looking at colleges. Most everyone I knew had a focus and goals to achieve. In short, they knew what they wanted to major in. I felt blank without a clear aspiration. Even after high school graduation, I still couldn't answer the question we're all asked throughout childhood: what do you want to be when...

Freshmen may be the lifeblood of dining hall staffs, but students with a keen eye and a flexible schedule will find that Ithaca holds many employment secrets -- from jobs that are a breath of fresh air and completely different from what you do in school, to jobs that will help prepare you for your future career. Think you’re too cool to wear a hairnet? Here...

I have always been fascinated with my Cuban background and the Spanish language. My aunt once told me, “Go to a Spanish-speaking country for a few months and you’ll come back speaking Spanish fluently.”

I never really thought it would ever happen; I didn’t think I’d have that kind of opportunity or the...

It’s hard to describe exactly how I felt when I first learned that I would be going to Harlem for a week to observe classes and teach math. The emotion was somewhere between excitement and panic. How was I going to teach in a school that I had never been to before, much less in Harlem? Recently back from that trip, I am excited to say that my experience at...

It’s funny how things work out. A decade after Danny Green ’85 entered Ithaca College he found himself in Washington D.C., waiting with a crowd of other journalists to get his hands on the public release of evidence in support of the Kenneth Starr report. “I bought a copy, literally ran to Kinko’s, and began making copies and faxing the...

Pulling all-nighters at college isn’t a rare experience for many students. But try to extend that over an entire weekend, and you end up with an annual tradition -- VIC Internet Radio’s 50-hour marathon.

VIC is the College’s own Internet radio station, and the marathon features two student DJs who stay on the air from...

I remember it clearly. I was standing on the edge of the stage, waiting for my name to be called. My white cap and gown reflected the sunny sky above as I watched my high school principal reach into the box of neatly rolled diplomas. My name echoed across the field and into the wind, and I walked across the stage into a new chapter of my life.

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Ready, set, action! While most IC students were beginning their weekends, 23 lucky Roy H. Park School of Communications students attended a weekend-long mini-course taught by IC alumnus David Spiegelman ’80. Spiegelman, senior executive vice president of domestic television distribution and marketing at New Line Cinema, shared his knowledge of the business...

Last fall the Gerontology Institute celebrated the launch of the Linden Center for Creativity and Aging, which will sponsor and develop lectures, exhibits, and courses that promote creativity and the arts in the later stages of life. Multidisciplinary activities at the center provide opportunities to better understand the connection between aging and innovation. ...

The Rachel S. Thaler Concert Pianist Series, established in 1991 in honor of pianist and College supporter Rachel S. Thaler, has brought many distinguished musical talents to Ithaca College. Last November, the Thaler series hosted world-renowned pianist Peter Serkin. Called one of the most “thoughtful and individualistic musicians appearing before the public...

The city of Ithaca may have two colleges within its boundaries, but a new multimedia exhibit currently on display sets out to prove that Ithaca College is, indeed, Ithaca’s college.

From Downtown to South Hill: Ithaca College is Ithaca’s College celebrates the College’s first 115 years and “the rich and enduring...

A: All incoming communications majors can get their hands on professional equipment right away, even in introductory cinema and photography and television-radio courses. Equipment can be checked out from the portable equipment center located on the first floor of Park Hall. A valid Park card is required to check out equipment, to access production facilities and...

A: Many courses are offered here during the winter and summer sessions—both on campus and online. It’s a great time to fit in that art class you’ve been meaning to try or to catch up on required courses. During the summer there is a wide range of courses offered in almost every department. Students can also do independent studies and internships...

A: At IC it’s easy to stay fit even during the bitter winter months. The Fitness Center, which is free for students and open seven days a week, includes all of the standard aerobic and strength-training machines, plus a basketball gym, inline skating gym, and climbing wall. Personal trainers are also available for extra motivation and guidance. There are...

A: All dorms have their own laundry rooms and it’s free to operate the machines. Plus, with LaundryView.com, you can see when machines are available in your laundry room and when your laundry is done. Easy!

A: For convenience, the Campus Center is a one-stop shop. For lunch on the go, you’ll find take-out items in the IC Square food court, grab ‘n’ go in the dining hall, and Mac’s, a convenience store that stocks snacks and groceries. Next to Mac’s you’ll find the post office and the bookstore, which now offers a dry cleaning and...