By Alyssa Allemand The Edgewood College Presidential Search Committee – which consists of board of trustees members Mary Schmoeger (chair of the committee), Jeff Bartell, Mark Lowry, Tracy Schwitzer and Becky Splitt – has hired Storbeck/Pimental & Associates as the search firm that will aid in selecting the next college president. “Mary is actively calendarizing a plan with Storbeck/Pimental to […]
By Santi Elbow This coming spring semester, there are five faculty-led programs that will travel outside of the United States as part of the course curriculum. Global Studies 330: Paris, France Global Studies 330, a class about the Harlem Renaissance in Paris, is offered for the first time this coming spring semester. Assistant Professor of […]
By Mimi Wells Edgewood students are reviving the Women Empowerment Club with a mission of educating students on feminist ideas and advocating for equality. Freshman Ellie Olbinski got the idea to restart the club after attending the student club fair. She went online to look for more clubs and took an interest in the Women Empowerment Club. […]
By Maddie Budner Edgewood College has a grant from the Department of Justice to help educate students and prevent sexual assaults, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The Violence Prevention Group has a goal of bringing awareness of sexual assault and domestic violence while providing resources for students who are affected, according to Katie Kleich, who runs […]
By Kate Martinez On Oct. 11 Madison-Area Urban Ministry (MUM) brought a returning prisoner simulation to Edgewood College to raise awareness of the challenges that people who have been released from prison face when they return to the outside world. Each student who participated in the simulation received a folder with a profile of their “new identity” […]
By Anna Hansen and Alyssa Allemand Edgewood’s Chemistry, Geology, and Physics Department cite a summer full of hard work done by Adjunct Professor Kylee Martens and the Ebben Fund Summer Research Program for Undergraduate Student Research as contributors to the production of their 20-inch Dobsonian Telescope. Melissa Sikes is the Edgewood student granted the Ebben Fund that made the […]
By Alese Steinhardt Edgewood College was supposed to begin running a master’s in Art Therapy program this Fall 2019 semester, but there were not enough acceptable applicants to fill the cohort, according to Kellie Murphy, interim director of the program. “We had hoped to fill the cohort for summer 2020, but recently learned that the state of […]
By Ari Ebert-Standard With Halloween fast approaching, it’s important to stay conscious of your decisions, whether you’re attending Freakfest, a party or staying cozy on campus. Here are some tips on how to remain safe and ensure that you’re maximizing the fun that you’re having on this spooky night! TIPS: Always bring a buddy Staying in […]
By Maria Chacin Fall has arrived! Here is a list of some seasonal activities to check out, both on- and off- campus. Family Weekend The weekend of Oct. 18 is Family Weekend at Edgewood College, when students’ families are welcomed to campus to enjoy on- and off-campus events. “Toy Story 4” will be screening on Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. […]
By Alyssa Allemand The search committee for a new president of Edgewood College intends to have someone “in the new shoes” by July 1, 2020, according to board of trustees members Mary Schmoeger and Lucy Keane. Interviews with candidates are planned to begin this winter. On Oct. 10 at the Presidential Transition Forum hosted by Student Senate and interim President Sister […]
