CPC defers Islamic Studies proposal
The deferment of a recent proposal to create an Islamic Studies concentration at Kenyon has upset several faculty and students and has caused the Curricular Policy Committee (CPC) to scramble to draft permanent procedures for approving new concentrations. The proposed Islamic Studies concentration would require students to take at least one year of Arabic or other language spoken in the Muslim world, as well as two units of classes focused on the Islamic world, outside of the Modern Languages and Literatures department.…
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Evangelist's planned visit stirs debate
Up to 20,000 people may flock to Gambier in October for a three-day evangelistic "celebration" led by Will Graham, grandson of the famous evangelist minister Billy Graham. The event, which will be held in the Kenyon Athletic Center (KAC) during October reading days, will include four separate sessions involving live music, preaching of the gospel and spiritual assistance for individuals who desire it.…
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Apprentice teachers demand higher pay
On Feb. 16, Ryotaro Tashiro '09 submitted a petition demanding a pay raise for foreign language Apprentice Teachers (ATs) to the Provost's office. The petition, signed by 23 fellow ATs, reasoned that the highly skilled ATs should receive greater compensation than the minimum wage salary they currently receive.…
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Smith looks forward to 'change of duties' as associate dean
Tacci Smith, who was assistant dean of students and director of student activities, has been named associate dean of students, filling a vacancy created when Cheryl Steele left Kenyon last year.
According to Dean of Students Tammy Gocial, Smith will now be responsible for new initiatives related to residential life and will no longer be handling student activities.…
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