Tulane has announced its plans to raise $1 billion in an upcoming campaign.
The direction and concrete plans of this campaign remain undecided because of the economic recession. Past fundraising has provided financial support for scholarships, research, scholarly travel, internships, athletics, libraries and community research.
Tulane has been improving its database infrastructure and starting the groundwork for the campaign […]

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is looking forward to a busy semester, including the expansion of the Ambassador Program, increased communication and coordination among Tulane’s cultural clubs and organizations, and increased support and resources for Tulane’s LGBT community.
The office is busy preparing for events such as the twice-a-semester Taste of OMA potlucks and the annual Diversity […]

The Tulane Emergency Medical Services christened a new ambulance Thursday as an addition to its fleet.
The organization requested a new ambulance at the end of last year due to the deterioration of one ambulance and an increased call volume. TEMS also celebrated the opening of its new headquarters on Ben Weiner Drive.
“We like to have two working […]

The Tulane University Museum of Natural History recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation for almost $1.2 million.
The money will pay for the redesign of a computer program developed by one of its staff members that helps researchers organize and locate natural history collections worldwide.
Public Relations Director Mike Strecker said that the grant was announced […]

While the Tulane University Police Department cracks down on alcohol violations around campus, administrators are working to ensure that students still feel comfortable calling Tulane Emergency Medical Services.
Earlier this year, TUPD issued citations to TEMS callers and bystanders. They stopped, however, and have reverted back to their previous policy of only writing police reports.
Erica Woodley, assistant dean […]

White House to modify Bush’s European missile shield plan
President Barack Obama announced Thursday that he would modify former President George Bush’s European missile shield plan. Bush’s plan called for 10 ground-based missile interceptors in Poland and a sophisticated radar system in the Czech Republic. The Obama administration’s plan would deploy smaller SM-3 missiles, at first aboard […]

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety held an ergonomics expo in the Lavin-Bernick Center for Tulane students and staff last Monday and Tuesday.
The expo featured companies selling ergonomically-friendly office supplies and furniture.
Steelcase Market Manager Melanie Stewart discussed the importance of adjusting work surfaces to meet an individual’s needs. She also stressed incorporating movement into everyday activities […]

Court denies compensation for 17th Street Canal property owners
A Louisiana appeals court rejected reimbursement claims from property owners along the 17th Street Canal who built a six-foot clear zone at the bottom of the levee. The court ruled that property owners are not eligible for compensation because building was never permitted in the clear zone. The […]

Hillel and Chabad will host events to help students celebrate and worship the Jewish High Holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, away from home.
“Our services are inspiring and user-friendly,” said Rabbi Yochanan Rivkin, director of the Chabad Student Center.
Chabad will hold services from Friday night to Sunday morning at the Chabad House, followed by traditional holiday meals.
“The importance […]

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Drug violation
Someone called the Tulane University Police Deparment 5:48 p.m. Sept. 4 about a possible drug use, and while an officer canvassed the area, two young men wearing green shirts ran in the opposite direction of him. Another officer went to the rear of the house that the students ran toward and saw the men smoking. […]

Though Outreach Tulane has come and gone, the Community Action Council of Tulane University Students will host a variety of events throughout the year.
CACTUS will host three week-long events this fall: CACTUS Appreciation Week starting Sept. 29, Katrina Remembrance Week starting Oct. 26 and Human Rights Awareness Week starting Nov. 2.

By signing up on the CACTUS listserv, […]

Tulane recently partnered with Ashoka, an organization dedicated to connecting and facilitating social entrepreneurship programs at universities across the United States, to further its dedication to service and lasting social change.
This weekend will be Ashoka’s first site visit to Tulane. After meeting with student leaders, the organization will hold a public meeting Monday to discuss specific programs.
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The arcade loves the boob tube. Here’s a list of fall shows that caught our attention and that you should check out when they hit your televisions. All channel numbers listed coincide with Tulane’s cable network. That’s why HBO and Showtime are not available.

FX
It’s Always Sunny […]

Aziz Ansari will drop by Tulane next week during his break from filming “Parks and Recreation.” Before his visit, the arcade spoke with Aziz in a telephone interview about what he’s currently doing. See him perform 8 p.m. Wednesday in McAlister Auditorium.
Q: Will Wednesday be your first time in New Orleans?
A: Yes it will. I’m excited […]