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As an alumni of Ursuline, it is so disheartening to see this happen. I hardly recognize the university anymore. Ursuline used to be held at a high standard with students as their number one priority. Our values were engraved in our education through all of our UC courses.
The fact that the student body applied, accepted, and registered under URSULINE do not have a say in the changes makes me so sad. Especially for those who will no longer have Ursuline on their diploma.
Current or past students, we are a family. We are hurting right along with the present students. We were taught, no matter what "make your voice heard" no matter how hard. I never thought I would see the day where we have to use the campus' own values against it. Such a disappointment.
Victoria supported: Ursuline Students In Opposition Of Gannons Changes That Undermine Student-Centered ValuesThe required meal plan goes against being accessible and fair for students. If they make it mandated then they are just stealing student money that they need to make their own food. I will be in an apartment doing my own meal prep because the cafe makes me physically ill, it is not yummy at all, and it’s not accessible to all.
michael supported: Demand Optional Meal Plans for Coe College Apartment-Style Housing StudentsI am a person that pays for this school myself. I do not understand why I am forced to eat food I do not like and it’s A LOT more expensive than food I can make myself. Coe took a drastic decision without caring for the students. They took away other places to eat and left students relying on the cafeteria, and now they want to force us to pay $6000+ a year. It is not fair and the people that allowed it should be ashamed
Lina supported: Demand Optional Meal Plans for Coe College Apartment-Style Housing StudentsI am a Coe alumni that graduated in May 2024. I am disappointed with the news that Coe is now requiring all students to have a meal plan. I lived in apartments for a year and a half as an upperclassman. Having a kitchen helped me learn valuable life lessons about cooking, budgeting, and grocery shopping that have helped me in my post-Coe life. The campus dining options are so limited and overpriced, this feels like a blatant cash grab. What is the point of having the apartments as an alternative living option if students are still required to pay thousands for a meal plan that is unnecessary?
Jeana supported: Demand Optional Meal Plans for Coe College Apartment-Style Housing StudentsI have ARFID and I can count on my hands the number of things I can eat in the cafeteria. That number becomes more limited every time the quality is off because of the fear that it will be undesirable again. I cannot afford an additional $1800 charge every year (at the cheapest). I already work 3 jobs, sell plasma, return cans and bottles, and sell things on eBay and Facebook in order to pay my tuition and grocery costs. I should not have to pay $10.88 for a meal I can make safely in my own kitchen for less than $5. This decision is counterintuitive and clearly did not have the students in mind.
Lydia supported: Demand Optional Meal Plans for Coe College Apartment-Style Housing StudentsWithout even getting into the issues of quality of food and student availability versus caf hours, and just in general, student’s food preferences, students who live in apartments equipped with full kitchens should not be forced to purchase a meal plan they will not use. Being forced to have a meal plan would cost a student at least $1,800 on top of their own grocery costs so they can cook their own food. The majority of students I know who chose to live in apartments do so mostly to get off the meal plan, which is exactly the case for me.
Trying to take away the option of being on a meal plan for students under the guise of being helpful to students is insulting at best.
While HyVee on 1st Ave did close, students still have the options of taking their car, the city bus, or getting a ride with a friend if they need to go off campus to purchase food. If a student doesn’t have a way to do this, then they should have a *choice* to be on the meal plan, which is the way it has been before this policy change was announced.
It is clear that this policy was made without genuine consideration of the students of this college, which is disappointing to say the least.
Ali supported: Demand Optional Meal Plans for Coe College Apartment-Style Housing StudentsVisiting Quinnipiac University’s Irish Great Hunger Museum was a powerful and eye-opening experience. Until you see the haunting images and primary sources firsthand, it’s hard to grasp the true impact of such a devastating chapter in history. The museum’s collection not only preserves these stories but also fosters deeper understanding and reflection. Let’s support its reopening and ensure these vital narratives continue to be told!
Mary Beth supported: Reopen Quinnipiac University's Irish Great Hunger Museum that was closed in 2021This important collection deserves a worthy home more than just a gallery space. This building was designed specifically for this art and diaspora; some areas designed around particular pieces. It was never supposed to generate money - it was supposed to be a resource and teaching-tool - for its students, scholars, and the public - to share the story of the Irish people. Its permanent home should do it justice.
Sara supported: Reopen Quinnipiac University's Irish Great Hunger Museum that was closed in 2021Museums are a pivotal part to preserving history and offer knowledge to the community. They are very important to me and many others. I have fond memories of visits with family or school and have learned much. But there is always more to learn; history needs an ever present stenographer.
Matt supported: Reopen Quinnipiac University's Irish Great Hunger Museum that was closed in 2021The Hunger Museum invited the community to many memorable talks, author events, and cultural touchstones. I miss the ability to reconnect with my heritage and its academia.
Maureen supported: Reopen Quinnipiac University's Irish Great Hunger Museum that was closed in 2021You’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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