Departmental Dealings - Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021
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Ryan Yu
Campus Shaken by Reports of Possible "Roofies" Incidents
Rumors and reports of possible "roofies" incidents have circulated around campus over the past two weeks, causing worries among students about safety at social gatherings. Students and administration have responded with tentative caution to the drug’s potential presence on campus.
Yom Kippur Service Interrupted by CSO Due to Booking Mishap
Yom Kippur services taking place in the Powerhouse on Sept. 16 were interrupted by a CSO because of miscommunication with the DQ over the booking of the space. The incident prompted alarm among students over the role ACPD played in it.
Biddy Martin to Step Down as President at Year End
President Biddy Martin announced that she will be stepping down as president of the college at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year, in an email sent to the Amherst community on Sept. 13.
Senior Officials Karu Kozuma, Kevin Weinman Announce Departures
Two major college officials — Chief Student Affairs Officer Karu Kozuma and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Kevin Weinman — announced their departures from the college over the summer, via a pair of emails sent by President Biddy Martin.
College Adopts New Pass-Fail Policy, Revised Grading Scale
Effective for the 2021-2022 academic year, the college is replacing its Flexible Grading Option (FGO) policy with a revised pass-fail grading option, and is transitioning from a 14-point grading system to a standard four-point grading scale.
Natalie De Rosa: Stewarding Stories & Schools, From Newark to Amherst
Natalie De Rosa ’21 has, in many ways, been shaped by her home city of Newark, a
place in which she holds a lot of pride. Photo courtesy of Natalie De Rosa ’21.
By her own admission, Natalie De Rosa ’21 is a shy person. She isn’t usually the