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Posts published by “Liam McMurtry”

Virtual simulation of senioritis

With the closing of campus and the move to online classes,
the senior experience has been tragically cut short. The Innovation Expo has
been cancelled, commencement has been postponed, and seniors are no longer
around on campus to experience the typical “senioritis” in person that usually accompanies
one’s last year of undergraduate studies.

A new academic culture takes hold at Stevens

Over the past couple of years, Stevens has gone through large shifts in its faculty composition and academic leadership, but those of last year truly highlight these changes and their potential for creating a new academic culture.

Creating a more sustainable campus

Issues of environmental friendliness and sustainability, and as they relate to Stevens, have been making headlines recently. In January, it was officially announced to the school by Frank LoCastro, Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Campus Operations, that the university has partnered with Emerald Brand to include tree-free paper products in our bathrooms.

Feeling isolated

In recognition of this special issue of The Stute, I wanted to cast light on environmental factors that may contribute to the mental health issues we have seen among our students.

Updating mental health services

Given the necessity of top-of-the-line mental health services at Stevens, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has changed over the past couple years to better meet the needs of the students.

Update on Mental Health Initiatives

Given the national trend in suicide among college students, to which Stevens is not immune, administrators outlined goals that Stevens should meet to properly address our mental health crisis, according to an email sent out by Marybeth Murphy, the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, on November 19.

The untold life of Peter Lee

Over a hundred years ago, a quiet, old man walked up and down Castle Point hill and tending to his various chores along the way.

Potential expansion of the CGC

For the cultural Greek organizations at Stevens, the main body that unites them all into a shared identity of being a cultural Greek is the Cultural Greek Council (CGC), which is also sometimes known as the Multicultural Greek Council.

Dr. David Dodd Retires

On Monday, November 4, it was officially announced that Dr. David Dodd, our longtime Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, would be retiring.