The Stute partnered with the Library to ask students what they frequently think about and to illustrate these feelings in a mind-map.
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February is Black History Month, which means it has been exactly one year since the last Black History Month! Between then and now, a lot has happened, including the hiring of a Diversity Educator, chartering of the first African-American fraternity at Stevens, and creation of the Intercultural Space.
As undergraduate enrollment increased by 6.6% this past year, the diversity of the undergraduate student body remained somewhat the same.
In the annual report on the 10-year strategic plan released last week by President Nariman Farvardin, Stevens has several priorities to promote diversity in the undergraduate body.
As the spring semester commenced, the Stevens men’s and women’s fencing teams continued their hard work to prepare for their upcoming matches.
The Student Government Association (SGA) recently began the process of electing new senators for several empty positions.
Historically, the SGA has had a difficult time filling empty senator seats, particularly among upperclassmen.
Like in most major cities, homelessness in Hoboken has been a top metropolitan issue for many years. In fact, the entirety of Hudson County has a relatively high proportion of homeless people compared to other counties, ranking second in the state of New Jersey and averaging over 800 people.
A piece of advice I’d like to impart to other women about their friendships is something I have to remind myself constantly: women are not perfect.
On Monday, February 3, the Intercultural Space had its official opening in the Student Center. This week marks a milestone for diversity at Stevens.
Last week, Stevens President Nariman Farvardin released an update of progress on the goals found in the 10-year strategic plan. These updates, which are published online for the public annually, give tremendous and comprehensive insights into the affairs of Stevens, ranging from undergraduate life to internal operations.