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SLU Instructor Jacob Carlson Advocates for Rent Moratorium in NYTimes
Economic pressures of coronavirus bearing down increasingly on people living in the United States. Unemployment has skyrocketed. And rents are due. In a NYTimes opinion column today, SLU Urban Studies instructor H. Jacob Carlson, along with NYU’s Gianpaolo Baiocchi, argued that the moment demands nothing short of a rent moratorium: We need Congress to enact…
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Student Continuity & Distance Learning Updates
During this very difficult period, SLU is guided by two principles: First and foremost, we are dedicated to the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. We are doing everything we can to mitigate the impact of the current public health crisis on our School community. Second, we are committed to maintaining the…
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Executive Director/Lead Organizer, Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (Hartford, Connecticut)
The Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs seeks a dynamic and passionate Executive Director and Lead Organizer who will take this innovative nonprofit to its next level. The new leader will replace the founding Executive Director, who has successfully led the organization since 2012. See description here.
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SLU Writing Center Offers Digital Support Session (4/9)
During this unprecedented time, finding the energy, time and focus to write can be a challenge. With this in mind, we’re inviting current SLU students to a group Zoom session next Thursday, April 9th. The session will be held twice, at 12pm and 5pm. Participants will have a chance to talk about their challenges and…
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