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NU center to research employer expectations

NU center to research employer expectations

March 30, 2017

By Hugh Shirley, news correspondent Northeastern University recently launched a new research institute to analyze the interactions between employers and universities. The institute, called the Center for the Future of Higher Education and Talent Strategy, is part of Northeastern’s...

Students sing to advocate for higher wages for dining hall workers

Students sing to advocate for higher wages for dining hall workers

March 29, 2017
Twelve students representing Huskies Organizing With Labor (HOWL) sang a parody of “Hey Jude” by the Beatles Monday afternoon in Curry Student Center to advocate for dining hall workers.
Aoun speaks to SGA senate about leadership

Aoun speaks to SGA senate about leadership

Kaitlyn Budion March 29, 2017
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke to the Student Government Association (SGA) about leadership and community at its senate meeting Monday.
Library hosts data archiving event

Library hosts data archiving event

Hannah Bernstein March 28, 2017
Snell library hosted a data rescue event Friday focusing archiving federal websites that could be at risk under the new presidential administration, such as those with climate and environmental information.
Town hall addresses student concerns on Northeastern development

Town hall addresses student concerns on Northeastern development

March 26, 2017
Students, administrators and Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD) officers gathered Wednesday for a community meeting to discuss the way Northeastern interacts with the surrounding neighborhoods, especially regarding student housing and development.
The Student Government Association Elections Committee issued the campaign of Suchira Sharma and Paulina Ruiz, left, a demerit Thursday and dropped charges from two grievance hearings against the campaign of Alex Bender and Jake Grondin./Photos courtesy the Suchira + Paulina: “Believe in More” and ReNUal campaigns

SGA Elections Committee issues second demerit to Suchira + Paulina

March 24, 2017
The Student Government Association (SGA) Elections Committee gave the Suchira + Paulina slate its second demerit point Thursday for libelous comments made by its campaign manager, despite both campaigns urging the committee to consider non-demerit sanctions.
Student Government Association offices are located on the third floor of Curry Student Center. / Photo by Lauren Scornavacca

Student government extends elections, invalidates first 1,500 votes

Paxtyn Merten and Julia Preszler March 23, 2017
Voting for SGA Direct Elections was extended to Monday after 1,500 students' votes were reset due to a ballot misprint of a referendum question about giving local neighborhoods decision-making power in university affairs.
Students bring mental health texting hotline to Northeastern area

Students bring mental health texting hotline to Northeastern area

Kaitlyn Budion March 22, 2017
Lean on Me is an anonymous texting hotline that pairs people with peer supporters to talk about whatever is troubling them. The hotline was founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in early 2016, but Northeastern students opened the Huntington chapter in February.
The list of faculty members who signed DivestNU's open letter in support of fossil fuel divestment. The letter was delivered to Provost James C. Bean last fall./Photo by Lauren Scornavacca

Faculty Senate considers divestment resolution

Julia Preszler March 22, 2017
The Faculty Senate has yet to vote on whether it will adopt a resolution asking university administration to be more transparent about the university’s investments in fossil fuels, but many of its members supported the idea at an informal meeting March 15.
Professor honored, gives lecture on human behavior modeling

Professor honored, gives lecture on human behavior modeling

Paxtyn Merten March 22, 2017
Stacy Marsella, a professor of computer science and psychology, was the recipient of the 53rd Klein University Lecturer Award, which honors a member of the teaching faculty who has contributed with distinction to his or her own field of study.
Boston startup uses cash-back program to reduce pollution

Boston startup uses cash-back program to reduce pollution

March 22, 2017
Boston-based startup Soli is trying to make reducing carbon emissions as easy as spending irresponsibly.
The Student Government Association Elections Committee issued the campaign of Suchira Sharma and Paulina Ruiz, left, a demerit Thursday and dropped charges from two grievance hearings against the campaign of Alex Bender and Jake Grondin./Photos courtesy the Suchira + Paulina: “Believe in More” and ReNUal campaigns

Student government race marred by controversial campaign conduct

March 22, 2017
With voting for the leaders of Student Government Association (SGA) scheduled to end Thursday, the Suchira + Paulina ticket faces charges of libelous campaigning, while the ReNUal slate confronts criticism over its social media usage and the absence of sexual assault policy in its platfor