October 2026 News Archive

October 7, 2026

Elsie Paxton ’27 goes to Washington: Student’s efforts to help Ukrainian children leads to special invite

Elsie Paxton '27, whose passion for helping Ukrainian children affected by the ongoing war with Russia, traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to continue her advocacy. Paxton was invited to a panel discussion, “Ukraine's Humanitarian Response: Local Voices, Shared Perspectives," hosted by People in Need Ukraine at the US-Asia Institute. The event brought together Ukrainian civil society and local organizations, U.S. policymakers, donors and international partners for a conversation about humanitarian needs

October 1, 2026

Bird savers: Students lead effort to prevent deadly bird-window collisions on campus

Union’s campus, with its alluring mix of shrubs, trees and vegetation, is an attractive spot for mourning doves, dark-eyed juncos, American goldfinch and other bird species. Yet it can be a perilous journey for some as they navigate between buildings, especially those with large, expansive windows. The glass often tricks birds into seeing reflections of the sky and trees instead of a solid barrier. The result? Birds slamming into the glass. The problem is particularly acute during fall migration season. A s