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Hamza Hamid ‘21 is pursuing his dream

Posted on May 26, 2020, 2:34 p.m.

In the 1931 best seller, ‘Epic of America,’ James Truslow described America as “that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.”

May 2020 Wrap Up: National Photography Month

Posted on May 26, 2020, 1:53 p.m.

Celebrating National Photography Month through coverage of special collections and University Archives materials

Subject Librarian Online Engagement

Posted on May 21, 2020, noon

Ways subject librarians can support online learning.

Online LaunchPad survey

Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:54 p.m.

Take five minutes and help us learn about student views on entrepreneurship in this quick survey.

Daniel Zimmerman ’20 builds a better way to wager

Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:50 p.m.

There are traditions and cultural practices that have become sacred to people throughout our existence.

John McCabe ’21 on building a spirited community

Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:48 p.m.

Ella Fitzgerald, the beloved jazz singer once said, “The only thing better than singing is more singing.”

Thrive writes the next chapter

Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:44 p.m.

When the Blackstone LaunchPad first opened its doors in April 2016, one of their first student ventures was Thrive which grew into a nonprofit focused on providing portable energy solutions and sustainability education in Nepal.

An Incomplete History of the Inn Complete

Posted on May 19, 2020, 1:34 p.m.

Even though the Inn Complete has only been in this location since the 1990’s (it was originally located in the Sky Barn), the structure has had a storied life over the last 100 years.

New Acquisition: Rare 19th Century Photograph Album Featuring Black Americans

Posted on May 12, 2020, 5 p.m.

The photo album contains 20 cabinet card albumen photographs of fashionably dressed well-off Black people from the late 19th century.

Summer at the LaunchPad

Posted on May 11, 2020, 3:12 p.m.

It’s the week after graduation, which means it is officially summer. We’re still here for you and want to stay connected.

Dear LaunchPad: Thanks for making magic together

Posted on May 11, 2020, 3:09 p.m.

This past weekend has been a bittersweet touch point in a larger global pause. For so many, especially the class of 2020 and their families, there is a collective and deeply felt sense of poignancy.

Thrive Projects featured in new academic book

Posted on May 5, 2020, 3:40 p.m.

The work of LaunchPad venture Thrive Projects, founded by Brian Kam ’16 (Whitman), Ryan Brinkerhoff ’16 (Maxwell) and Joshua Moon ’16 (Arts and Sciences) is featured in a new academic book.

James LePage ’22, founder of Isotropic Design, publishes book

Posted on May 5, 2020, 3:32 p.m.

James LePage ’23 (Whitman) has published a book, “How To Boost Your WordPress Website’s PageSpeed Score,” now available on Amazon and available in Kindle edition.

Charles Eisenmann’s Circus Photography and the Cartes de visite Collection

Posted on May 5, 2020, 9 a.m.

Cartes de visite Collection consists of one small rectangular box with a total of 322 images.

Justine Hastings ’21 on the importance of a heroic fight

Posted on May 4, 2020, 4:36 p.m.

Maya Angelous once said, “A hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.”

SOYL welcomes author and speaker Arel Moodie

Posted on May 4, 2020, 4:32 p.m.

SOYL (Supporting Young Leaders) Talks is premiering a new video series SOYL in 60 on May 5 at noon, featuring bestselling author, entrepreneur, coach and professional speaker Arel Moodie.

Being a New Librarian in the Age of COVID-19

Posted on April 30, 2020, 10:45 a.m.

Librarianship as a second career during pandemic.

April 2020 Wrap Up

Posted on April 28, 2020, 9:19 a.m.

Today marks six weeks since SCRC and SU Libraries moved to online operations.

Julia Haber ’18 has a solution if you’re Home from College

Posted on April 27, 2020, noon

Julia Haber ’18 (Newhouse) and founder of WAYV is launching Home From College this week.

Justin Diaz ’23 picked a top team in the Hult Prize global regionals

Posted on April 27, 2020, noon

Justin Diaz ’23, founder of EcoBamboo Living, was selected one of the top six teams in the Hult Prize Toronto global regionals.