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PeacePlayers International, the global nonprofit group co-founded by Brendan Tuohey ’96, is one of the groups that will benefit from a charitable gift fund established by Britain’s Prince William and his fiancée, Kate Middleton.

(Editor’s Note: This message is from President Jeffrey Herbst) As the world watches Japan in sympathy and horror, all of us at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ wait and wonder how we can best be of assistance to those whose lives have been so devastatingly altered.

Senior class gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and they usually benefit the campus community. This year, the Class of 2011 has taken a different tack, choosing instead to honor alma mater with a gift that impacts alumni.

I can’t believe it, this Monday, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ experienced a snow day! This is a very rare occurrence, and I was shocked to wake up to the text that spelled out the unthinkable! The campus was in a frenzy, though the students felt relieved to have a bit more time to cram for midterms.

(Editor’s Note: This article was written by Jessica Blank ’11) After studying abroad her junior year in India, Sarah MacKenzie ’09 realized that she wanted to work overseas after graduation, and thought that a Fulbright fellowship would be the perfect option.

As ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students, we’re used to waking up in the morning to a few new inches of snow. But Monday brought more than two feet — and the first full snow day since 1993.

Classes will resume on a normal schedule Tuesday after the university closed Monday because of the heavy snow that led to numerous travel advisories about dangerous driving conditions throughout the region.

This week was filled with learning upon learning experiences. I have noticed how much of the material I am exposed to while at lectures and other events can be applied to many of my classes, as well as to my life.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s chaplains have discovered that they have more in common than a commitment to foster a robust religious life program on campus; they also share a passion and talent for music.

(Editor’s Note: This article was written by Jessica Blank ’11) Author Tim Wise used humor and a lightning-fast approach Monday night at Love Auditorium to discuss a difficult topic: race and white privilege.