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Contingent faculty of Ithaca College: Rachel Kaufman and Brody Burroughs – March 3rd

By WRFI News Staff

Rachel Kaufman and Brody Burroughs, members of the Ithaca College part-time contingent faculty union, speak on contingent faculty in higher education, and their current situation working at the college. Their conversation with WRFI’s Forrester Hammer originally aired on the March 3, 2017 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.

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“Root Map”- A Play About about Borders and Migration- February 28, 2017

By WRFI News Staff

Rosalie Purvis and Debaroti Chakraborti, performers in the theatre production “Root Map”, visit WRFI to discuss their play, that will be performed on March 2, 2017.  They talk about how the international collaboration came about, and speak about the notion of borders and how they have affected people’s lives. For more info., http://events.cornell.edu/event/root_map_an_original_theatrical_performance This interview…

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Protecting Land and Water Resources in The Finger Lakes

By WRFI News Staff

WRFI’s Lori Sonken speaks with Andy Zepp, executive director, Finger Lakes Land Trust, about the organization’s effort to build and protect trails, and conserve, land, water and other natural resources in the Finger Lakes area. This interview aired on February 24, 2017.

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Spending Nights in Congressman Tom Reed’s Office

By WRFI News Staff

Todd Saddler of  the Ithaca Catholic Worker talks about his experience meeting with Congressman Tom Reed following the 2-night sit-in in the Congressman’s Ithaca office in February 2017. This interview with WRFI’s Lori Sonken aired on February 21, 2017.

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