February 28, 2012
University attacks false fire alarms
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University will greatly reduce if not eliminate false fire alarms to University Police by replacing aging phone lines with fiber-optic technology, said Paul Novak, SRU director of environmental health and safety. |
February 28, 2012
SRU’s SEA readies Slippery Rock outreach
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University’s Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator, which offers help in establishing new businesses and growing existing businesses, will move closer to potential clients March 8 when it opens a new office at 164 S. Main St. |
February 27, 2012
Rock men’s basketball team makes postseason tournament
Slippery Rock University’s men’s basketball team earned its second consecutive trip to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference postseason tournament with an 87-66 win last Saturday over Clarion University in Morrow Field House. Post-season action begins Tuesday. |
February 27, 2012
SRU students spend break learning abroad
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University students will be studying new media in London, health practices in Spain, pre-Columbian art in Peru, sales management in Italy and a host of additional topics in other nations during their spring break. |
February 27, 2012
Show promises toe-tapping time
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Eight talented young tap dancers will be featured March 30 in a celebration of American youth culture when Slippery Rock University’s Performing Arts Series offers “Tap Kids” as the series’ final show of the 2011-12 season. |
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February 24, 2012
SRU trustees name three continuing presidential candidates
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University’s Council of Trustees have identified three continuing candidates for president of the University. Their names have been forwarded to John Cavanaugh, chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, and the board of governors for further consideration.
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February 23, 2012
Brown Bag Series offers social science roundtables
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University’s department of professional studies and geography, geology and the environment have teamed to offer a four-part “Brown Bag Series: Topics in Social Science” for spring semester. |
February 23, 2012
‘Diversity, Inclusion’ series kicks-off Monday
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The list of keynote speakers and presenters for Slippery Rock University’s three-day “Diversity and Inclusion” series, Feb. 27-28 and March 1, clearly demonstrates a diversity of talents. |
February 22,2012
Marcellus Shale creates diverse jobs
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Anyone employed in the western Pennsylvania/eastern Ohio region in the coming decades may have the Marcellus Shale to thank for part of their income, according to Joy Ruff, economic development community outreach manger for the Marcellus Shale Coalition, who spoke Tuesday as part of Slippery Rock University’s “Success Starts Here” series. |
February 22, 2012
SRU’s SEA sponsors ‘Pitch Competition’
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University’s Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator, which helps would-be entrepreneurs formulate and bring new business ideas to fruition, is sponsoring a new business pitch competition with a $1,000 prize to help launch the winning entry. |
February 21, 2012
Applications open for THIS program
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University students interested in working in a Pennsylvania government office and earning college credits are urged to apply for The Harrisburg Internship Semester program. |
February 21, 2012
Online entrepreneur explains opportunities
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – David Wolfe, a high-tech entrepreneur associated with the growth of such successful online services as BuyWithMe.com, Napster.com and MyLife.com, will describe the critical components of launching a high-tech company when he lectures at Slippery Rock University Feb. 28. |
February 21, 2012
SRU business honorary earns honors
Twenty Slippery Rock University students from Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business honorary, recently attended the Principled Business Leader’s Institute in Philadelphia where SRU’s Iota Upsilon chapter was recognized as the Eastern Region Chapter that most “exceeded their annual goals and for shaping people, shaping business.” |
February 21, 2012
Women’s ice hockey club team makes national playoffs
The women’s ice hockey club team at Slippery Rock University has earned a No. 2 ranking in the East giving it the first-ever opportunity to attend the American Collegiate Hockey Association National Championship in Wooster, Ohio. |
February 19, 2012
Students ‘STEM’ onto national stage
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – If there is a ladder to employment success in this economy, it is a college degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics coupled with a student-faculty research project, professors say. Slippery Rock University students get the message: Five STEM undergraduates and a December graduate have been invited to present their research at the March 29-31 National Conferences for Undergraduate Research in Utah. |
February 19, 2012
SRU presents ‘The Merchant of Venice’
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University theatre will present an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” set against the backdrop of prejudice against Jews during Mussolini’s rise to power in Italy before World War II. The production opens March 1 and will be presented six times through March 7 in SRU’s Miller Auditorium. |
February 17, 2012
SRU students Carnegie Hall bound
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Twenty-two members of the Slippery Rock University Concert Choir and Women’s Choir will perform Monday night in New York City’s Carnegie Hall, one of the most famous venues in the world. Students left Friday and will return Tuesday. |
February 16, 2012
Opportunity Knocks provides‘home away from home’ welcome
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Alexandra Davis, a Slippery Rock University student from Pittsburgh, said the Opportunity Knocks admissions program targeting minority high school seniors cemented her decision to attend SRU. “Once I attended, I knew SRU was the school for me,” said Davis, an undeclared major who participated in the program. |
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February 15, 2012
SRU workshops celebrate ‘different voices’
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Three full days of diversity and inclusion workshops that involve students, faculty and staff from across the Slippery Rock University campus are designed to cultivate and promote the development of individual and collective thoughts and voices, said Jessamine Montero, senior officer for diversity and inclusion. |
February 15. 2012
SRU’s Dailey wows Chennai crowd
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – It was standing room only in Chennai, India, when David Dailey, Slippery Rock University professor of computer science, presented a two-day workshop earlier this month to more than 250 students from 39 universities at the Kurukshetra 2012, a major technology festival. |
February 15, 2012
PMEA names SRU’s Barr choral festival conductor
Stephen Barr, Slippery Rock University assistant professor of music, has been named a guest conductor for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association 2012 Region V Choral Festival at Waynesboro [Pa.] Area High School.
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February 14, 2012
Japanese master chef dishes college classic
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Remember ramen noodles, the college-student fill-me-up that is easy to make and doesn’t break the bank? Slippery Rock University students, faculty and staff who feel like a drooping flower in need of water by mealtime will discover the full potential of ramen noodles when Japanese master chef Hiroko Shimbo cooks them on campus Feb. 21.
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February 14, 2012
SRU hosts science academy competition
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – An estimated 500 would-be scientists from regional junior high and senior high schools will visit Slippery Rock University Feb. 25 to compete for more than $25,000 in scholarship and cash prizes as they show off their science skills and projects as part of the Region IX Meeting of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science. |
February 14, 2012
Patterson expansion adds high-tech labs
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Talk about a fitness plan that fits the exercise science student lifestyle. A two-story addition to Patterson Hall will include an exercise and rehabilitative sciences laboratory with workout equipment utilizing flash drive computer technology. |
February 14, 2012
SRU’s UPB schedules MTV’s Maci Bookout
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Maci Bookout, best known for her role on MTV’s reality show “Teen Mom” will explain her choices and life when she lecture at 8 p.m., Feb. 22, as part of Slippery Rock University’s University Program Board Lecture Series. |
February 14, 2012
Rock men’s cross country teams earns All-Academic honors
NEW ORLEANS – The Slippery Rock University men's cross country team has been named as one of 80 NCAA Division II teams to earn All-Academic honors from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
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February 10, 2012
SRU offers Feb. 16 jazz concert
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University Latin Jazz Ensemble will present a high-energy Latin jazz concert at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 16 in SRU’s Sheehy Theatre in the Maltby Center. The 10-student ensemble will perform “Palmas,” “Guajira Dubois,” “Tema Para Marissa” and other Latin numbers.
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February 10, 2012
SRU graduate earns CASE Volunteer Service Award
William Sonntag, a 1970 Slippery Rock University economics graduate and longtime member of the Slippery Rock University Foundation Inc. board of directors, has been awarded the Robert L Payton Award for Voluntary Service in the CASE District 2 awards program. |
February 9, 2012
SRU celebrates Chinese New Year
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University’s Saturday celebration of Chinese New offers a colorful opportunity to expand your cultural awareness, learn about the “Year of the Dragon,” play games and sample Chinese food. The free program, which includes calligraphy demonstrations and chopstick tricks, begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Slippery Rock Township Community Center, 155 Branchton Road. |
February 9, 2012
SRU hosts “Mathematica 8” seminar
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – About a year ago, Jesus Valencia, associate professor in Slippery Rock University’s School of Business, downloaded Mathematica 8 to his computer and was quickly hooked on using it as a teaching tool in his economics classes. He’s now planned a seminar to share his enthusiasm as well as information about the high-tech software program. |
February 9, 2012
’87 graduate earns top attorney honor
Anthony Zarella, a 1987 Slippery Rock University marketing graduate, has been included in the top 5 percent of Pennsylvania attorneys ranking by Super Lawyers magazine. |
Febuary 8, 2012
SRU professor contributes book chapter
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – College students taking exercise science and athletic training courses across the U.S. may soon be using assessment techniques taught by Slippery Rock University’s Jonathan Anning, assistant professor of exercise and rehabilitative sciences, thanks to the inclusion of his work. |
February 8 2012
SRU’s CSIL plans leadership workshops
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University Center for Student Involvement and Leadership will host a series of Compass Leadership Program Summits as a way of helping students develop both personal and community-related leadership skills. |
February 8, 2012
SRU alumnus named Penn State Schuylkill chancellor
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA - Kelly Austin, a 1998 business and 2001 masters of counseling and educational psychology graduate of Slippery Rock University, has been appointed chancellor of Penn State Schuylkill effective June 1. |
February 7, 2012
SRU Chamber Flutes paint musical pictures in concert
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University Chamber Flutes, directed by Stacey Steel, associate professor of music, will perform works that tell stories or provide a musical depiction as part of their 7:30 p.m., Feb. 12, concert in Swope Music Hall. |
February 7, 2012
SRU's GCAC hosts free seminar to aid regional businesses
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University’s Pennsylvania Government Contracting Assistance Center will host a free “Going Online to do Business with the Commonwealth of PA” seminar at 9 a.m., Feb. 15, at the Regional Learning Alliance in Marshall Township. |
February 7, 2012
Marmon/Keystone promotes SRU graduate
Barry Glaser, a 1974 Slippery Rock University economics graduate, has been promoted from district manager to regional vice president western region at Marmon/Keystone. |
February 6, 2012
’86 alumna earns art educator award
Cynthia Blackwell, a 1986 Slippery Rock University art education graduate, has been named the 2011 Outstanding Middle Level Art Educator by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association.
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Febuary 5, 2012
Baghouse passes ‘snif’ test
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Thanks to the addition of a baghouse system, Slippery Rock University’s coal-burning boiler plant particulate emissions are nearly 100 times lower than the federal legal limit. Third-party test results released Monday show the plant located next to Morrow Field House emits no smoke and a minute amount of particulates. |
Febuary 5, 2012
NASA taps SRU’s Patrick Burkhart
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – NASA, impressed by Patrick Burkhart, Slippery Rock University professor of geography, geology and the environment, has recruited him to co-lead the space agency’s Lunar and Planetary Science Academy summer internship program. Burkhart will teach 20 of the nation’s finest college science majors about the surface of the earth and supervise a student-faculty research expedition to the Grand Canyon. |
February 3, 2012
SRU graduate officiates Sunday’s Super Bowl
INDIANAPOLIS - Tom Stabile, a 1968 Slippery Rock University physical education graduate and 1972 master’s degree recipient, will indirectly represent his alma mater at Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI game when he serves as head linesman. |
February 2, 2012
SRU graduate C. Vivian Stringer receives PSAC Award of Merit
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – C. Vivian Stringer, Slippery Rock University graduate and Rutgers University head women’s basketball coach, is was one of five individuals selected to receive a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Award of Merit.
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Febuary 1, 2012
Research symposium submission deadline nears
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Feb. 13 is the deadline for Slippery Rock University students to submit a student-faculty research project proposal for presentation during the University’s April 10 “Symposium for Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Achievement.” The symposium, open to students in all academics fields, will provide a valuable learning experience and a graduate school and job-search credential, organizers said. |
February 1, 2012
SRU freshman’s zoo picture graces Jones Soda bottles
Anyone picking up a Jones Green Apple soda bottle at a grocery or convenience store should look at the label. It could be one featuring a photo taken by Sydney Domville, a first-year Slippery Rock University exploratory student from Warren. |