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Beyond NYU: Addressing historical injustices in dermatology
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond the university. Langone alum Gibran Shaikh shares how his dermatology company caters to people of color, treating conditions while keeping history in mind.
Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations
Members of the Persian Cultural Society urged NYU to do more to recognize the human rights demonstrations in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini on Oct. 12.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
Although some students and faculty members have continued to wear masks on campus following the lift of the mandate last month, some immunocompromised students are concerned about increased risks to their health.
Asian/Pacific/American Studies major lacks adequate representation, students and faculty say
Students and faculty members have called on the university to allocate more resources for Pacific Islander and Indigenous students and include more courses that focus on Pacific Islander cultures.
Faculty unions fear for contract rights after Maitland Jones firing
Untenured faculty across NYU have expressed concern about their terms of employment after organic chemistry professor Maitland Jones Jr.’s contract was terminated without warning. Faculty unions say they will fight for better grievance procedures and reappointment rights.
David O’Connor, renowned Egyptologist and NYU professor, dies at 84
David O’Connor, who worked at NYU’s Institute of Fine Arts, was known for his excavation work and research at the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos, as well as his dedication to his students.
Barnard RA union to meet with administrators this week
After months of organizing, resident assistants at Barnard College formally asked the university to recognize them as a union. The group will meet with administrators on Thursday, Oct. 13.
‘Mayor of Gramercy Park’ laments local bike rack
The Gramercy Park Block Association’s complaints about a new rack on 21st Street elicited mixed reactions from Gramercy residents.
NYU suspends professor after learning of child porn conviction
Robert Ginsberg, a real estate professor, is a registered sex offender in New York state. That didn’t stop him from continuing to teach at NYU until earlier this week.
Documents reveal aftermath of Maitland Jones firing
Maitland Jones Jr., the fired NYU professor who made international headlines this week, submitted an extensive appeal letter objecting to the termination of his employment. It was immediately dismissed by university administrators.
At NYU, 70 walk out of class in support of reproductive rights
Members of NYU YDSA and the NYU Reproductive Health Action Network called on the university to fully cover abortions at a walkout held in Washington Square Park on Thursday, Oct. 6.
Beyond NYU: Empowering creators to safely share their work
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. Tisch graduate student Gabe Warshaw shares how his startup, Baton, makes sharing artists’ intellectual property more accessible and secure.
