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In keeping with its emphasis on developing students’ global perspectives, Goucher will present a series of lectures, workshops, and other events from November 16 to 20 to celebrate International Education Week. A highlight will be the all-day International Forum on November 20. A joint initiative of the U.S. departments of State and Education, International Education […]

Heartbeat, a musical group and nonprofit organization, will perform at Goucher on Sunday, November 17, at 3:30 p.m. in Hyman Forum of the Athenaeum. This event is free, open to the public, and tickets are not required. Refreshments will be served following the 90-minute program. Heartbeat will perform its youth musicians’ original music and will

The 2013 Goucher Repertory Dance Ensemble Fall Concert “New Perspectives” — held Friday, November 22, and Saturday, November 23 — will feature Goucher students performing ballet and modern works by guest artists Emery LeCrone, Gina Patterson, and Andrea Miller of Gallim Dance, as well as new works by Goucher faculty. The concert will be held

The Goucher Poll asked Maryland citizens for their opinions toward same-sex marriage, immigration, and marijuana. Highlights of the results regarding these pressing issues in the state are detailed below. When asked their opinion on the effects that same-sex marriage has had on Maryland society since it became legal last year, 28 percent of citizens indicate

Discover the rich culture of Tel Aviv through an interactive presentation on the city’s music, films, and nightlife by Eyal Rob on Tuesday, November 12, at 8 p.m. in Room 111 of Goucher College’s Athenaeum. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. for a reception with refreshments. By day Rob lectures on film and culture at various

The Goucher Poll asked citizens for their perspectives regarding the job approval and favorability ratings of President Barack Obama and U.S. political parties, as well as their opinions about economic conditions. Citizens also were asked about their thoughts regarding the new health care law. Perceptions of President Obama, Political Parties, and Congress Fifty-seven percent of

Twenty-seven percent of Maryland residents indicate the economy is the most important issue facing the state today. Another 15 percent say the most important issue is taxes, followed by 14 percent saying it is education. Forty-six percent believe the state has gotten off on the wrong track, while 45 percent think it is going in

Join recent history graduates as they discuss their post-college experiences and the value of their studies during “History Works!,” a panel discussion at Goucher College, on Wednesday, November 13, at 7 p.m. in Buchner Hall of the Alumnae/i House. Panelists will be: • Mollie Carlin ’12, Middle school teacher and M.A. student at Columbia University

The Goucher College Library has announced the winners of the Second Annual Applestein-Sweren Prize for book collecting, which was made possible by an endowment established in 2012 by Betty Applestein Sweren ’52 and Dr. Edgar Sweren. The competition encourages Goucher students to read for enjoyment and to develop personal libraries throughout their lives; to appreciate