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Kathryn Stafford in the Tisch Dramatic Writing department. Stafford reflects on her experiences of racism while in the NYU program. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Calling Out Tisch Dramatic Writing’s Racist Imagination

Tisch Dramatic Writing junior Kathryn Stafford writes on the racial discrimination she has faced in the department.
Kathryn Stafford, Contributing Writer Nov 19, 2018
Tisch Dramatic Writing junior Kathryn Stafford writes on the racial discrimination she has faced in the department.
President Andrew Hamilton addresses graduates and their families at the College of Global Public Health commencement ceremony held in The Town Hall in midtown.

College of Global Public Health Commencement ’18

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large May 15, 2018

Bagpipes blared as 350 students graduating from the College of Global Public Health’s undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programs filed into The Town Hall in midtown Manhattan...

Town Hall Shows That Town Halls Don’t Work

Town Hall Shows That Town Halls Don’t Work

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor Apr 23, 2018
With recent rises in student activism and unease, many students are calling for town hall meetings. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a solution to the problem.
On the steps inside the Kimmel Center for University Life, a student activist holds a sign that reads, NYU would rather suspend students than speak to them #TrusteeTownHall.

Hamilton to Address Community at Public Town Hall April 19

Mack DeGeurin, News Editor Apr 17, 2018
NYU Student Government will hold a Town Hall with President Andrew Hamilton on Thursday.
Cristina Maria de la Puerta, Freshman, Liberal Studies

Students Take a Second on the Gun Debate

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer Mar 21, 2018
The school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School led to intense debate about gun control laws and gun violence in the United States.
Julien Baker’s concert at Town Hall on Oct. 27 reminded the audience that pain and joy come in waves in life, one just has to learn to balance both.

Julien Baker Screams Her Fears Into Speakers

Annabel Paulsen, Contributing Writer Oct 30, 2017
Julien Baker released her second studio album "Turn Out the Lights" last Friday, and debuted the record at Town Hall that evening.
NYU President Andrew Hamilton speaks at a town hall held today, Wednesday, March 1st, 2017. The Sanctuary Campus movement marched on the event to demand Hamilton declare NYU a sanctuary campus for undocumented students.

Hamilton Town Hall Turns Testy

Arushi Sahay and Sayer Devlin Mar 2, 2017
Andrew Hamilton hosted a town hall to take questions from students about affordability, but the discussion quickly turned the sanctuary campus debate.
A speaker talks at the Kimmel Center for University Life, as part of the Sanctuary Campus movement, Wednesday. Tension has been growing among students as NYU President Andrew Hamilton has failed to declare the university a sanctuary campus for undocumented students in response to the hard-line immigration policy being implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sanctuary Campus Movement Takes to the Kimmel Stairs

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer Mar 2, 2017
NYU Sanctuary Campus held a rally in Kimmel before heading to President Andrew Hamilton's town hall to advocate for NYU to become a sanctuary campus.
The NYU Student Government hosted afternoon tea with President Andy Hamilton on October the 18th, at Kimball Hall.

Hamilton’s Afternoon Tea Talking Points

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor Oct 19, 2016
President Hamilton hosted a town hall over tea to discuss affordability and answer student questions.
Judgment Day Looms for Hamilton Promises

Judgment Day Looms for Hamilton Promises

WSN Editorial Board May 2, 2016
The coming semester will demonstrate whether this administration has become the standard-bearer for the students, or the new face of an old regime.
President Hamilton conducted his second town hall in Hayden Halls commuter den on Thursday.

President Hamilton Addresses IEC, Affordability in Second Town Hall

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer Mar 31, 2016
President Andrew Hamilton held his second town hall meeting of the semester on Thursday, March 31.
NYU President, Andrew Hamilton, conducts his first town hall meeting in Hayden Halls Commuter Den.

Hamilton Uses First Town Hall to Discuss NYU Affordability, Global Networking

Carlos Michael, Contributing Writer Mar 9, 2016
Andrew Hamilton hosted his first town hall on March 8.

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