Stories by Giacomo Bologna
University CIO: Google has not met accessibility standards
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
Laura Patterson, the University's chief information officer, made appearances at both Central Student Government and Rackham Student Government meetings last week to address concerns with the University’s transition to Google services, which have been criticized for a lack of accessibility for disabled students.
Lack of accessibility causes delay in full Google roll out
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
Laura Patterson, the University's chief information officer, spoke to the Central Student Government on Tuesday night in response to a resolution passed last week that disapproved of the University’s adoption of Google services that are not fully accessible to disabled students.
CSG proposal limiting community speakers fails
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
Despite garnering a majority of votes from representatives, the assembly failed to pass a resolution Tuesday night that would limit speakers during the community concerns portion of Central Student Government meetings after it did not achieve the two-thirds majority necessary to amend CSG operating procedures.
University begins search for library dean
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
The University has launched a search effort to hire a new Dean of Libraries.
Paul Courant, the current dean of libraries, will step down on Aug. 31, 2013, and the University announced Monday that Provost Philip Hanlon has assembled a search committee of administrators, faculty, staff and students to find Courant’s replacement.
'U' students react to artistic hidden treasures around campus
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
Throughout campus, there are University-owned artworks — particularly sculptures — that are unknown, unclear, hidden in plain view or just painfully obvious.
CSG proposes limitations on community concerns
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
The Central Student Government proposed a resolution Tuesday night that would effectively end several years of attendance and speeches by an anti-Israel group at assembly meetings.
CSJ: College Republicans chair can keep job
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA AND ANDREW SCHULMAN
More than five months after impeachment charges were filed, the Central Student Judiciary decided on the fate of the leadership of the University's chapter of College Republicans early Wednesday morning. However, the decision is still pending review by the University's Dean of Students as the organization's internal struggle continues.
CSG examines budget for fall
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
Following Rackham Student Government’s recent proposal to secede from Central Student Government, the assembly sought to find its footing at its third meeting of the semester.
President of CSG speaks out against RSG’s secession plans
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
After Rackham Student Government proposed seceding from Central Student Government last week — a move that could result in the loss of more than $200,000 in annual revenue for the organization — CSG members are speaking out against the potential schism.
CSJ hears case on leadership of College Republicans
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA AND ANDREW SCHULMAN
Five months of ambiguity in the leadership of the University’s chapter of the College Republicans is nearing an end after the Central Student Judiciary heard opposing arguments from the chair and executive board for more than four hours into the wee hours of Friday morning.
