http://www.sru.edu/news/news-rssEnglishSlippery Rock Universitywebmaster@sru.eduwebmaster@sru.eduhttp://www.sru.edu/news/013125a259|288There is no shortage of opportunities to experience the culture and sounds of musical performances at Slippery Rock University. There are more than 50 public performances available through ticketed and complimentary admission during the Spring 2025 semester. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EDT/news/013125ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012925a126|259|320U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, from Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district, visited Slippery Rock University, Jan. 29, to tour campus and receive updates about the University.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EDT/news/012925ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012725a259|288Slippery Rock University will host more than 15 events and programs, Feb. 1-22, to recognize Black History Month, including a speaking appearance by researcher, artist and advocate Joselyn Mitchell-Parker, Feb. 20. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EDT/news/012725ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012425a126|259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized on four lists for its online programs by the U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EDT/news/012425ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012425b259|288The Slippery Rock University Dance Theatre will host two showings of its Emerging Artists Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 31, and 4 p.m., Feb. 1, at Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EDT/news/012425bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/012325a259|320Slippery Rock University celebrated the opening of the Campus Success Center, Jan. 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was followed by a tour and open house. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EDT/news/012325ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012225a126|259|260Clinicians from the Allegheny Health Network Primary Care Institute are now managing the Slippery Rock University Student Health Center, providing convenient, on-campus access to high-quality care. This partnership is designed to improve health care access and services for SRU students. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EDT/news/012225ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011425a259|292Slippery Rock University President Karen Riley was introduced and officially sworn in as an appointee of the Pennsylvania Rural Population Revitalization Commission, Jan. 10, at a news conference at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EDT/news/011425ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011025a126|259|291 Slippery Rock University is getting support to increase energy efficiency and spread sustainability education with the community thanks to a grant from the West Penn Energy Fund. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EDT/news/011025ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121924a259Two Slippery Rock University students presented a research project at the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Nov. 17-19, in Portland, Oregon.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121924ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121924b259Robabeh Jazaei, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of engineering, presented at the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Nov. 17-19, in Portland, Oregon.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121924bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121924c259Shawn Davis, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of parks, conservation and resource management, received a grant of $94,511 from Northern Michigan University through the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121924chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121924d259Thomas Flynn, a Slippery Rock University professor of strategic communication and media, and Allison Peiritsch, a SRU associate professor of strategic communication and media, presented at the National Communication Association Convention, Nov. 20-24, in New Orleans.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121924dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121924e259Four Slippery Rock University students from the Association of Residence Hall Students, SRU Chapter, presented at the ARHS’s regional conference, Nov. 8-10, at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121924ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/121824a259|291Since 2010, The Princeton Review has recognized institutions across the nation for their environmental and sustainability efforts through its annual "Green Colleges" report. Slippery Rock University has earned a place on this list every year since its inception, including in the 2025 edition by demonstrating the University’s continued commitment to sustainable practices. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/121824ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121624a259|295|320A total of 540 Slippery Rock University students officially become graduates, Dec. 14, as SRU hosted its fall commencement ceremony at Morrow Field House.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/121624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121624b126|259|261Slippery Rock University is adding two new degree programs to its current suite of four engineering programs accredited by the globally recognized Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Starting in fall 2025, students at SRU can begin building their future with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering and a Bachelor of Science in construction management. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/121624bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/120624a126|259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees recognized several SRU student-athletes with commendations, among other executive actions, at its quarterly business meeting, Dec. 6, at the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/120624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120524a126|259|295Slippery Rock University will host its 2024 fall commencement ceremony, 11 a.m., Dec. 14, at the Morrow Field House. There are a total of 540 students eligible to graduate and participate in the ceremony. Graduate students and undergraduates from each of SRU's five colleges will receive their degrees in one ceremony. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/120524ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120224a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet Dec. 5-6, in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Committee meetings are scheduled for both days. The quarterly business meeting is at 11 a.m., Dec. 6.Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/120224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112724a259A faculty-student group from the Slippery Rock University Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Writing Department presented research at the National Oral History Association Conference, Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, in Cincinnati.Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112724ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112724b259Jessica Hall-Wirth, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of special education, and Doug Strahler, an SRU associate professor of strategic communication and media, presented at the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement conference, Oct. 2-4, at San Diego University in California.Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112724bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112724c259Junko Yamamoto, a Slippery Rock University professor of curriculum, instruction and educational leadership, was recently appointed to the at-large higher education position on the board of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112724chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112724d259Three Slippery Rock University students won the College Bowl competition hosted by the American College of Sports Medicine Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter at the chapter’s conference, Nov. 2, in LancasterWed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112724dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112724e259Three Slippery Rock University students placed fourth in the Best Documentary category of the National Student Production Awards, hosted by College Broadcasters, Inc.Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112724ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/112624a259|262With nearly 2 million openings per year, health care workers are projected to be in high demand in the next decade, far more than other occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Slippery Rock University is helping address the needs of the industry, not just by educating and training college students, but by introducing high school students to possible careers. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/112624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112524a259|288The Slippery Rock University Dance Department will present its Fresh Moves Dance Showcase, 7 p.m., Dec. 6, and 2 p.m., Dec. 7, in the Stoner West Dance Studio Theater. The showcase will feature 14 choreographed performances by current SRU dance students. Cost is $10 for general admission and tickets can be purchased online at sru.edu/tickets or at the Smith Student Center information desk. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/112524ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112524b259|292Talking on the phone has become a lost art. A class at Slippery Rock University is helping students develop phone skills, all while establishing connections with older adults from the local community. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/112524bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/111424a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Theatre Department will present its newest production titled “Alice by Heart” with four shows Nov. 21-24 at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/111424ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110824a259|291Editors of the Princeton Review have named Slippery Rock University one of the best colleges in its region for 2025. SRU was one of 97 institutions that appeared on Princeton Review’s “Best Mid-Atlantic” list in the 2025 Best Colleges: Region by Region Guide. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/110824ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110624a259|292As an institution with a proud history of supporting military-affiliated students and veterans, Slippery Rock University is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony, 11 a.m., Nov. 11, at the Russell Wright Alumni House. The event is free and open to the public and kicks off the University’s Military Appreciation Week activities. Military veterans are also invited to attend a lunch immediately following the ceremony at the Alumni House. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/110624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110624b259|292According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, cyber security related jobs are expected to grow 33% by 2033. Slippery Rock University is providing a glance at the issues cybersecurity professionals are facing as part of its Cyberspace Event, 12:30-2 p.m., Nov. 26, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/110624bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110124a259Heather Bright, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of recreational therapy, received the Member of the Year award at the American Therapeutic Recreation Association conference, Oct. 12-15, in Kansas City, Missouri. The award recognizes a current and active member who has made a significant contribution through exceptional committee work that supports and advances the recreational therapist profession.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110124ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110124e259Jessica Hall-Wirth, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of special education, and Becky Thomas, an SRU associate professor of parks, conversation and resource management, recently earned the Community Engagement Fundamentals Certification from Campus Compact after participating in a community engagement professionals community of practice.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110124ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110124b259Robertha Abney, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of sport management, received the 2024 Keepers of the Flame award from Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110124bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110124d259Betsy Kemeny, a Slippery Rock University professor of recreational therapy, presented two research projects with SRU students at the American Therapeutic Recreation Association conference, Oct. 12-15, in Kansas City, Missouri.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110124dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110124c259Nicole Dafoe, the Slippery Rock University dean of the College of Engineering and Science, was among 125 higher education leaders across the United States successfully completing the 2024 Higher Education Resources Services Leadership Institute, otherwise known as the HERS program.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110124chttp://www.sru.edu/news/102924a259|292Tera McIntosh, a 2006 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in therapeutic recreation services, has responded to recent devastation in her community of Clyde, North Carolina, through the animal rescue organization that she and her wife, Amy, operate. They mobilized volunteers, made sure donated supplies reached families in need and helped find temporary homes for dozens of animals that were displaced after Hurricane Helene hit the mountainous region of western North Carolina. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/102924ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102424a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Dance Department is hosting its annual Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert, 7 p.m., Oct. 26, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. The Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert features dances created by the SRU dance faculty and internationally known guest artists that are performed by SRU students in residence. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/102424ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101824a259|261Payton McClure, a Slippery Rock University junior exercise science major from Reedsville, conducted research this summer to examine the validity of wrist-worn heart rate monitors. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/101824ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101624a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Theatre Department will present its newest production titled “Astronots” with five shows Oct. 18-23 at the Stoner East Black Box Theater. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/101624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101624b259|292Explore the wonders of nature with free events at Slippery Rock University’s Macoskey Center for Sustainability Education and Research. The center is hosting several educational events for the public about seasonal foods, fall flowers, birds and other critters. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/101624bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101624a259Chase Mendenhall, a Slippery Rock University physician assistant graduate student from Pittsburgh, recently co-authored an article that was published in Science magazine titled, “The global loss of avian functional and phylogenetic diversity from anthropogenic extinctions.”Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101624d259Adaeze Aroh, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health services, recently co-authored a chapter of a textbook and two articles that were published in academic journals.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101624dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101624b259Slippery Rock University faculty and students contributed to two articles about therapy dogs that were presented at conferences.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101624bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101624c259Seth Jenny, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of exercise science, recently published and served as the senior editor for the book titled “Routledge Handbook of Esports.”Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101624chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101624e259Jessica Hall-Wirth, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of special education, received the “Developing Future Special Educator Grant” from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101624ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/100724a259|261Laura Jasinski came to Slippery Rock University to study elementary education and Spanish, but instead of teaching children a foreign language in the United States, she is now teaching English to kids in Spain. Jasinski is one of more than 15 recent SRU alumni who have taught abroad in the last year and, like many, the opportunity was realized from experiences she had as a college student. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/100724ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100424a259|292In recognition of national LGBTQ+ History Month, Slippery Rock University is celebrating the contributions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and extended community during October with a series of events. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/100424ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100324a259|291Slippery Rock University is ranked No. 4 among public schools and first in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, according to a new list released by Niche, a research company that produces an annual ranking of colleges and universities. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/100324ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100124d259Deborah Wells, a Slippery Rock University professor of curriculum, instruction and education leadership, received a grant of $29,684 from through the Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100124dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100124c259Slippery Rock University recently received a $50,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to combat underage and dangerous drinking.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100124chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100124e259Amber Hamilton, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of exploratory studies and academic progress, recently received the Learning Center Leadership Certification, Level 2, from the International College Learning Center Association.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100124ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100124b259Theresa Antonellis, a Slippery Rock University gallery director and instructor of art, and Barbara Westman, an SRU professor of art, are having their art displayed at an exhibit hosted by the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100124bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100124a259Kristie Abbs, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of social work, and Thomas Bechard, an SRU assistant professor of social work, recently co-wrote an article that was published in Social Work Today Magazine titled “The Effects of Unconditional Acceptance on High-Risk Sexual Behaviors in Men Diagnosed with HIV.” Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100124ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100124a259|262Imagine a world without deer. Organizers of a project at Slippery Rock University are providing students and the public a glimpse, albeit in two small, fenced-off sections of forest on campus known as “deer exclosures.” Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/100124ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092724a259|260A bachelor’s degree program in electrical and computer engineering passed an important step to becoming a new major at Slippery Rock University. During the SRU council of trustees’ quarterly business meeting, Sept. 27, the council voted to forward the program to the state level for final approval. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/092724ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092524b259|291Slippery Rock University continues to climb the rankings published in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges guidebook. In the 2024-25 rankings released Sept. 24, SRU ranked 44th on the "Best Regional Universities North"  list, up six spots after cracking the Top 50 for the first time last year. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/092524bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092524c259|288Returning for another season of fun is Slippery Rock University’s Early Childhood and Elementary Music Community Engagement Initiative Event Series. The series, led by current SRU students, begins with “Sing. Move. Play,” 10 a.m., Oct. 19, in the Swope Music Hall, Room G-9. Elementary school-aged children and their families and caregivers are invited to attend a morning full of activities, including story time, crafts and more. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/092524chttp://www.sru.edu/news/092524a259|292Inspired by the entertainment capital of the world, Slippery Rock University will become Rock Vegas for its Homecoming weekend, Oct. 11-12. SRU will host a variety of entertaining activities with a Las Vegas theme for alumni and friends and the entire campus community. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/092524ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092324a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet Sept. 26-27, in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Committee meetings are scheduled for both days. The quarterly business meeting is at 10 a.m., Sept. 27.Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/092324ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092024a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Dance Department is hosting two presentations of its annual 60x60x60 concert, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Sept. 26, at the Dance Studio Theater in Stoner West. In one hour, more than 100 musicians, painters, dancers, choreographers and filmmakers from SRU will showcase their talent through 60 dance segments in 60-second intervals. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/092024ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091924a259|261A Slippery Rock University education is in high demand and students are succeeding when they get here. SRU has 8,394 students and 84% of first-year students from last year returned this year, according to preliminary enrollment data for the Fall 2024 semester. The retention rate is the University's best on record. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/091924ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091224a259|292Slippery Rock University’s Macoskey Center for Sustainability Education and Research is hosting its first annual Harmony Harvest Fundraising Dinner, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 21, at the Macoskey Center, located at 247 Harmony Road in Slippery Rock. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/091224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091024a259|288National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 since it was signed into law on Aug. 17, 1988, by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan to celebrate the rich history and ongoing contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. At Slippery Rock University, this month-long celebration is especially significant as it honors and highlights the importance of embracing diverse cultures. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/091024ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091024e259Patrick McGinty, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of language, literatures, cultures and writing, was a finalist in the 2024 Kukula Awards.Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091024ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091024d259Shah Limon, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of physics and engineering, recently co-wrote two articles that were published and presented in a pair of conference proceedings.Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091024dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091024c259Melissa Swauger and Matthew Zarit, Slippery Rock University professors of nonprofit management, empowerment and diversity studies, recently hosted the Black Male and Black Female Summer Leadership Institute at SRU.Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091024chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091024b259The Slippery Rock University Theatre Department’s production of “Grecian Burns” recently received multiple commendations at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival National Awards Conference, Aug. 21, at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091024bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091024a259Josette Skobieranda Dau, the Slippery Rock University associate director for place-based engagement and civic leadership, was recently awarded the Butler Collaborative for Families “Spirit of Collaboration” award for community outreach.Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091024ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090424a259|291Washington Monthly released its 2024 College Guide and Rankings and Slippery Rock University placed in the top 20% of institutions ranked in its category. SRU was also named one of the “Best Bang for the Buck” colleges for affordability. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/090424ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090424b259|288The Slippery Rock University Music Department has a variety of musical performances to enjoy during the fall semester. With events ranging from jazz and symphonic wind ensembles to themed concerts like the ¡CELEBRACIÓN! Hispanic Heritage Voice Recital, the fall semester at SRU is set to hit all the right notes for all types of audiences. From faculty recitals to student showcases, this season promises a diverse and engaging lineup from start to finish. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/090424bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/090324a259|261Slippery Rock University has launched a new program to enhance students’ preparedness for the workforce earlier in their college careers. SRU’s Early College Work-Based Learning program was created for the 2024 fall semester after SRU received a $100,000 grant from Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education Foundation and the Strada Education Foundation.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/090324ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082724a293|259Slippery Rock University’s Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering programs have been accredited by ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, which is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/082724ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082624a259|291Money.com has named Slippery Rock University one of America's Best Colleges for 2024. Money evaluated more than 2,400 four-year colleges in the country and selected SRU to its list of 745 Best Colleges based on quality, affordability and student outcomes. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/082624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082224a259|320SRU welcomed more than 1,400 students to campus, Aug. 22, as the University hosted move-in day for first-year and transfer students. Hundreds of volunteers helped coordinate the effort and carry students’ belongings into their rooms. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/082224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080124a259|262“Hands-on research” is a term often used to describe how college students learn through active participation in laboratory experiments, but one Slippery Rock University student is taking on a project that is even more literal when it comes to the touch of fingertips. Janey Parks, a sophomore mechanical engineering major from New Brighton, is working in the Advanced Manufacturing Lab in SRU’s Vincent Science Center this summer to find ways to improve upon the wearable sensors that respond to touch and capture motion. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/080124ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-073124259Hannah Holl and Randy Nichols, Slippery Rock University professors of physical and health education, received a grant award of $100,000 from the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit and the Pennsylvania Department of Health through the Preventive Health and Health Service to provide professional development for certified teachers across Pennsylvania.Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-073124http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-073124a259Kari-Anne Innes, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of theatre, recently co-wrote a play titled “The Singer of Shanghai.”Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-073124ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-073124c259Mohammad Kazemi, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of engineering, received the Regional Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty from the Society of Petroleum Engineers.Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-073124chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-073124d259Rebecca Thomas, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of parks, conservation and resource management, and John Golden, an SRU assistant professor of finance, accounting, marketing and economics, recently attended the Brandywine Project Faculty Workshop in Sustainability, June 5-6, at West Chester University.Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-073124dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-073124e259Michael White, Slippery Rock University associate director of enrollment management, was recently selected as the president-elect of the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling.Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-073124ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/071624a259|291Slippery Rock University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2024-25 academic year. This honor recognizes schools for their commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education focused on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life and successful outcomes. Colleges of Distinction is an online resource that provides college profiles and resources for students, parents and high school counselors. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/071624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071224a290|259Slippery Rock University’s Week of Welcome, known as WOW, is an annual staple for first-year and returning students, which takes place this year, Aug. 22 to Sept. 5. The programs and festivities often leave students with a sense of 'WOW,' featuring a weeklong celebration with many events for everyone to enjoy and to enhance their experience as SRU students. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/071224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062624a294|259Melissa Teodoro, a Slippery Rock University dance professor, received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2024-25 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/062624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062024a259|261There is a great big world outside of Slippery Rock University, one that SRU offers students the ability to see. With more than 36 programs and destinations available to visit, opportunities abound for students to travel abroad.Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/062024ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061824a259|261A former offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers completed something that has been eating at him for more than 40 years. It wasn’t finishing block –– it was his college degree. Jack Muller, who left Slippery Rock University in the spring of 1983 when he signed with the Steelers, re-enrolled at SRU for the spring 2024 semester and completed 15 credits online to earn a degree in interdisciplinary studies. Muller is an example that underscores SRU’s new "Finish What You Started" campaign for re-admitting students.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/061824ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061424a259|292Learning doesn’t stop during the summer. Slippery Rock University’s Macoskey Center for Sustainability Education and Research, along with the Storm Harbor Equestrian Center, are returning this summer to host a series of summer day camps for children. The series, which explores different elements of nature-based learning and exploration, consists of four themed weekday sessions, 8:30 a.m. to noon, for children ages 4-5 and 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for children ages 6-11, June 10-12, June 24-26, July 15-17 and July 29-31 at the Macoskey Center at 247 Harmony Road. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/061424ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061424b259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees elected new officers and approved meeting dates for the 2024-25 academic year at the council’s quarterly business meeting, June 14, at the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/061424bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/061124a294|259Slippery Rock University has hired Troy Miller as vice president for university advancement, following a national search. Miller, who previously served as the vice president of development at York College in Pennsylvania, brings more than 30 years of development experience, including a 20-year background in higher education advancement. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/061124ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061024a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet June 13-14, in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Committee meetings are scheduled for both days. The quarterly business meeting is at 10:30 a.m., June 14.Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/061024ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061024b294|259Slippery Rock University has hired Michael May as vice president for enrollment management. May, who has served in the role as an interim since March 29, has worked as a director in SRU’s Admission Office for the last 12 years. May was the successful candidate following a national search and he will begin his new role on July 1. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/061024bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/053024a294|259Slippery Rock University has hired Ken Bach as its senior director of university marketing and communication. Bach will be responsible for all aspects of internal and external communication on behalf of SRU, including media relations, creative editorial and design services, website development, government relations and more. He will lead the staff that comprises SRU’s Office of University Marketing and Communication and he will be the primary media contact and spokesperson for the University. Bach will begin his role at SRU on Sept. 1. Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/053024ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/053024b290|259A group of Slippery Rock University students that traveled to Costa Rica recently is evidence of the mutual benefits of service learning. Thirty-one students from the MEDLIFE chapter at SRU provided free health care to low-income communities in Costa Rica, May 11-19, by staffing several mobile clinics. Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/053024bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/052824a259|291Slippery Rock University’s online master’s degree in data analytics has been ranked as one of the top 25 best data analytics degree programs in the country by TechGuide for 2024. Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/052824ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052224a259|292Slippery Rock University is welcoming back graduates young and old to campus for Alumni Weekend, June 7-8. This annual event is an opportunity for alumni to return to campus to reconnect and celebrate with fellow members of the SRU community. Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/052224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052124a259|292Forty-three years ago, Linnea Sommer-Weddington had a decision to make. Months before she was set to graduate from Slippery Rock University, Sommer-Weddington was home in New Jersey finishing an internship required for her degree in therapeutic recreation. In March of 1981, she raised her right hand and swore oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. That decision, which led to a rewarding 38-year career in the Navy, is one she will never regret. Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/052124ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052124b259|291Slippery Rock University was ranked on multiple lists by University Headquarters, an educational organization that provides independent college rankings. Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/052124bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/051524a259|292With the summer semester in full swing, Slippery Rock University is gearing up to host several summer camps and conferences through August. With programs ranging from sports camps to sustainable cooking, hundreds will find a place for education on SRU’s campus this summer season.Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/051524ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051324a259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees has a new student voice. Charli Severo, an SRU junior dual political science and philosophy major from Albion, has been selected as a member of the council of trustees, the highest governing body of the University. Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/051324ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050624a259|292Wearing his cap and gown at Slippery Rock University’s commencement ceremony, Joe Coudriet said something many college graduates often say upon earning their degree: “It doesn’t matter how you start; it’s how you finish that counts.” Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/050624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050624b259|320Congratulations to Slippery Rock University's Class of 2024. SRU hosted four spring commencement ceremonies, May 3-4, at Morrow Field House, as more than 1,600 graduates had their degrees conferred.Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/050624bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050124a259Three representatives from Slippery Rock University presented at the National Campus Compact Conference, April 7-10, in Denver, Colorado. Christine Walsh, an SRU associate professor of elementary education and early childhood development, Douglas Strahler.Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050124ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050124b259Erin Bryer, Slippery Rock University interim vice president of advancement, received the 2024 Butler County Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Year award, which is given to an employee of a chamber member organization.Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050124bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050124c259Three Slippery Rock University students presented research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 8-10, in Long Beach, California.Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050124chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050124d259Daniel Dieter, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of strategic communication and media, and Alessia Zanin-Yost, an SRU assistant professor of library systems, recently co-authored a textbook titled “Communicating with Purpose: An Introduction to Health Communication.”Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050124dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050124e259Slippery Rock University won 17 awards in the 2023 Collegiate Advertising Awards, a program that recognizes colleges and universities across the nation for excellence in communication, marketing, advertising and promotions. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050124ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/042924a259|295Slippery Rock University will conduct its 2024 spring commencement ceremonies, May 3-4, at the Morrow Field House. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/042924ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042624a259|261Slippery Rock University's petroleum and natural gas engineering program recently received a major boost through an in-kind gift from an industry partner. SRU Foundation Inc. accepted a software donation valued at $3.8 million on behalf of the University from PE Limited, an international company known as Petex that develops engineering software for the petroleum industry. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/042624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042524a259Slippery Rock University received five awards in the 39th annual Educational Advertising Awards.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042524ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042524b259Yvonne Eaton-Stull, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of social work, Christopher Streidl, a SRU assistant professor of social work, and Denna Hays, a SRU assistant professor of social work, co-authored a research paper that was published in the Research on Social Work Practice journal.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042524bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042524c259A faculty-student research team from Slippery Rock University recently co-wrote an article that was published in the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042524chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042524d259Slippery Rock University’s Macoskey Center received a grant of $250,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042524dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042524e259The Debate Society at Slippery Rock University placed first in the nation at the National Educational Debate Association Conference, April 5-6, in Detroit, Michigan.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042524ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/042224a259|292An after-school, physical activity program hosted at Slippery Rock University is breaking barriers for children with special needs and simultaneously providing experiential learning opportunities for SRU students. The Kids In Action program recently completed its 15th year at SRU, leaving its mark on the participants and facilitators alike. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/042224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041824a259|260Slippery Rock University will be unifying its community engagement efforts through a collaborative restructuring and revisioning process of three groups: the Office for Community-Engaged Learning, Butler SUCCEED and the Institute for Nonprofit Leadership. This will not involve staff reductions and each group will continue its work during the restructuring process, but their current names and office location will be discontinued in the coming months as a part of our strategic revisioning of SRU’s community engagement infrastructure. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/041824ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041624a259|292Earth Day was first commemorated in 1970 and has transformed into a day of celebration and education across the world. Slippery Rock University’s Macoskey Center will be hosting its annual Earth Day celebration called Earth Fest, noon. to 5 p.m., April 20 at the Macoskey Center, located at 247 Harmony Road.Earth Day is observed April 22 but Earth Fest at SRU occurs on the closest Saturday. Earth Fest will include many events for all ages including environmental education activities, pony rides for kids, live music, regionally sourced food, raffle baskets, an electric car show and more. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/041624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041624b259|288As graduation is approaching at Slippery Rock University, seven graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts dance majors are proud to announce their final dance showcase titled “Through It All: A BFA Dance Concert” with three unique shows, April 27-28 at the Stoner West Dance Studio Theater. The showcase serves as a culmination of research, dedication and learning for the students, expressed in one final showcase with each performance concluding with a senior dance choreographed by Pittsburgh-based choreographer and artist James Washington Manning. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/041624bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041624c259|260Slippery Rock University President Karen Riley introduced SRU’s new strategic plan, April 16, at an assembly attended by members of the campus community. Titled “Slippery Rock University, The First Choice,” the strategic plan builds on the University’s tradition of excellence while setting the expectations and charting a course for SRU to thrive in the coming years. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/041624chttp://www.sru.edu/news/041524a259|292Slippery Rock University is hosting a panel discussion with population health experts at 6 p.m., April 25, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom. The expert panelists will discuss how population health is transforming the health care sector. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/041524ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041124a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Theatre Department will present its newest production titled “9 to 5” with three shows April 19-21 at the Performing Arts Center’s Miller Theater. Directed by Lisa Ann Goldsmith, an SRU instructor of theatre, “9 to 5” was first produced by Robert Greenblatt on Broadway in April 2009. Based on the 1980 hit movie and book written by Patricia Resnick, “9 to 5” is a story of friendship and revenge in the 1970s Rolodex era with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/041124ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040424a259|292There are moments during a Major League Baseball game that make the fans cheer, boo or simply say “Wow!” These moments are most often authored by players who are paid millions of dollars to hit home runs, make diving catches and throw strikeouts, but sometimes those moments are driven by people who aren’t playing the game. For Pittsburgh Pirates games at PNC Park, the person creating those moments is Celine Halt, a 2020 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in resort, recreation and hospitality management. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/040424ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040424b259|262Slippery Rock University's Center for Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing will host a Cyberspace Event, 12:30-2 p.m., April 11, at the Advanced Technology and Science Hall, Room 142, as well as on Zoom. This event, which addresses topics related to cybersecurity, is sponsored by the C2AC, SRU's College of Engineering and Science and the Computer Science Department. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/040424bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040324a259|295Slippery Rock University recognized several students at its annual Celebration of Achievement awards ceremony, April 2, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom, highlighted by the announcement of SRU's nominee for the Syed Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/040324ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040324b259|292Slippery Rock University’s Institute for Nonprofit Leadership and Office for Community-Engaged Learning will host an event to honor local nonprofit organizations, as well as students and faculty for their civic action. The event, titled “Building Bridges,” is 5 p.m., April 19, in Smith Student Center Theater. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/040324bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040324c259|292Western Pennsylvania was the setting for the first and one of the most important political rebellions in U.S. history, and a Slippery Rock University alumnus has authored a book about it. Brady Crytzer, ’08, ’10M, author of “The Whiskey Rebellion: A Distilled History of an American Crisis” will give a presentation about his book, 3 p.m., April 10, at SRU’s Russell Wright Alumni House. The event is free and open to the public. The talk will also be recorded for future broadcast on the cable and satellite television network C-SPAN. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/040324chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040224a259Kristie Abbs, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of social work, presented at two conferences and received an award for a program she created.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040224b259Katie Leckenby, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of special education, received the Outstanding Student Chapter Advisor award at the Council for Exceptional Children conference, March 14, in San Antonio, Texas.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040224bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040224c259John Mathe, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of counseling and development, and Rachel DeMaria, an SRU instructor of counseling and development, received awards at the American College Counseling Association Conference, Feb. 22-25, in Orlando, Florida.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040224chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040224d259Heather Hertel, a Slippery Rock University professor of art, Abigail Comes, a senior art major from Harrisville, and Tyra Welsh, a 2018 SRU graduate with a degree in art, had their artwork accepted into an exhibition titled “Feminist Art: Contemporary Perspectives,” a national juried art exhibition.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040224dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040224e259Junko Yamamoto, a Slippery Rock University professor of secondary education and foundations of education, presented at the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Feb. 22-24, in New York.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040224ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/040224a294|259Slippery Rock University has announced its 2024 President's Awards. These annual awards recognize faculty and staff for their outstanding service and job performance. Each award has its own selection committee, but all the awards are approved and released by the Office of the President. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/040224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032724a259|288Returning for another session of fun-filled learning for children at Slippery Rock University is “Tuneful Tales,” 10 a.m., April 6, in the Swope Music Hall. The event, hosted by SRU’s Early Childhood and Elementary Music Community Engagement Initiative, is for families, caregivers and elementary-school-aged children to attend a morning full of activities, including story time, crafts and an instrument petting zoo.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/032724ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032624a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized by Intelligent.com on several of the website’s rankings of top programs and colleges for 2024. Intelligent.com is an online resource for program rankings and higher education planning. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/032624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032624b259|288An annual contest at Slippery Rock University is never the same old song and dance because each year “Dancing with the SRU Stars” features new contestants and pairings from the campus community. This year’s competition is 7 p.m., March 28, in Stoner West Dance Studio Theater. Cost is $10 for general admission. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/032624bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/032224a259|292With Slippery Rock University’s Giving Day approaching March 26 there will be a wave of appeals to support SRU departments and organizations that impact students and the local community. One program organized by two SRU professors is doing both, and proving to Hillview Elementary School students that any-“fin” is possible when groups collaborate. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/032224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032224b259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees presented three commendations and approved several action items during its quarterly business meeting, March 22, at the Russell Wright Alumni House. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/032224bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/031924a259Slippery Rock University will host its annual Holocaust Remembrance Program with a presentation by guest speaker Lee Kikel, 3:30-5:30 p.m., March 27, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. Kikel, a Pittsburgh-native and recently published author, will present a talk titled “First Person Testimony: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Holocaust Education.” The event is free and open to the public. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/031924ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031824a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet March 21-22, in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Committee meetings are scheduled for both days. The quarterly business meeting is at 10 a.m., March 22.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/031824ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031224a293|259Slippery Rock University’s annual fundraising event, Giving Day, is March 26. For this one-day campaign, SRU alumni, students, employees and friends of the University are encouraged to give money to support SRU student scholarships, clubs, organizations, academic departments, athletic teams and more. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/031224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030724a259Thuy Bui, a Slippery Rock University professor of accounting, economics and finance, and Benjamas Jirasakuldech, an SRU professor of accounting, economics and finance, received a grant of $15,000 from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to provide a comprehensive analysis of supply and demand for senior citizen housing in rural Pennsylvania.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030724ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030724b259Tarek Eshak, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health, recently co-authored an article that was published in the National Library of Medicine titled “Syndemic of Substance Abuse, Depression, and Type 2 Diabetes and Their Association with Retention in Care Among People Living with HIV.”Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030724bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030724c259Ten Slippery Rock University students attended the Elevate Conference hosted by Alpha Kappa Psi, Feb. 9-11, in Boston, MassachusettsThu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030724chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030724d259Cassandra Eisenreich, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of music, received a commendation from the Butler County Board of Commissioners for her part in the SRU Early Childhood and Elementary Music Community Engagement Initiative Event Series, including a recent "Sing. Move. Play." in February.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030724dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030724e259Robert Zullo, a Slippery Rock University instructor of sport management, hospitality and tourism, recently co-authored the second edition of a textbook titled “Administration of Intercollegiate Athletics.”Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030724ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/022824a290|259Mentorship is the focus of Women’s History Month events at Slippery Rock University. SRU is hosting several activities in March to celebrate and recognize women, including the finale of the Womentoring series that’s been ongoing throughout the academic year. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/022824ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022724a259|260The Pennsylvania Senate has approved Gov. Josh Shapiro's appointment of Angèle Stoebener to a seat on Slippery Rock University's council of trustees, the University’s 12-member governing body. Stoebener, a 2006 SRU graduate with a degree in business administration, will serve a term of six years or until a successor is appointed. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/022724ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022724b293|259Slippery Rock University has received its largest-ever planned estate gift that will have an impact in classrooms beyond those at SRU. Dave and Judy Phillips pledged a $2 million bequest that will fund scholarships and programming that support underrepresented minority students pursuing careers as teachers. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/022724bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/022224a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Theatre Department will present its newest production titled “Tragedy: a tragedy” with five shows March 1-5 at the Stoner West Black Box Theater. Directed by Kari-Anne Innes, a SRU assistant professor of theatre, “Tragedy: a tragedy” will use projections and live-feed videography to bring the entire student-produced show to life. Based on the play by Will Eno, “Tragedy: a tragedy” explores the idea of a world where the sun sets and shows no sign of rising. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/022224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022024a259Sajad Hamidi, associate professor of physics and engineering at Slippery Rock University, was named 2023 Professor of the Year Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Pittsburgh Section, at an awards ceremony, Feb. 17, in Pittsburgh.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022024ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022024b259Four Slippery Rock University students had their artwork recognized in the 2023 Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators’ Student Scholarship Awards competition.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022024bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022024c259Noah White, a Slippery Rock University sophomore dual music education and music performance major from Ambridge, recently advanced to the semifinals of the Schmidt Vocal Competition.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022024chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022024d259Junko Yamamoto, a Slippery Rock University professor of secondary education and foundations of education, presented at the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference, Feb. 4-7, in Hershey. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022024dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022024e259Alessia Zanin-Yost, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of library systems, received a grant of $2,000 from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Medical Library Association Research and Assessment Committee.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022024ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/021924a259|288Slippery Rock University will host its annual Honors Flute Ensemble concert, 7 p.m., Feb. 25, in the Swope Music Hall.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/021924ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021624a290|259It's 4 a.m. and two Slippery Rock University students are awake in Las Vegas, fixing their eyes on something that, to them, seems like a dream. Italia Romano and Artie Prioletti got permission to see something that hours later would become the most watched event in U.S. television history: the playing surface at Super Bowl LVIII. More than 123 million people watched the game and there were 15 SRU students and three professors who had the opportunity to work on site at Super Bowl LVIII during the week leading up to the game.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/021624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021424a290|259A year ago, Cierra Mitchell was applying to be a member of the Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees. She was offered the one seat designated for a student on the University’s 12-person governing body last spring, and since then she received four offers to attend law school. While Mitchell takes her pick where to study law, and votes on executive actions in her final days as a trustee, SRU has a decision to make: choosing the next student trustee. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/021424ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021324b259|292There’s a lot more to the Resistance Training Workshops at Slippery Rock University than getting stronger. SRU’s Exercise Science Department is hosting a series of workshops where alumni and student interns host lectures and hands-on activities related to exercise science professions. Attendees learn everything from techniques and skills to the divergent career paths and starting a business. There’s even a fundraising component to the workshops to support local charities. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/021324bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/021324a294|259Slippery Rock University today announced that Erin Bryer has been appointed interim vice president for university advancement, effective immediately. Bryer has worked at SRU since 2011 and most recently as director of advancement services and donor communication. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/021324ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021224a259|288Student choirs from Slippery Rock University, alongside the SRU Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, will present the first-ever performance of ChoralFest, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 22, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. The event will include performances from three local high school choirs.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/021224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020924a259The Slippery Rock University Theatre Department’s production of “Grecian Burns” was one of five invited productions selected to be performed at the Region 2 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020924ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020924b259Taylor Pastore, a Slippery Rock University junior music education major from Canonsburg, was the 2024 winner of the Collegiate Concerto Competition, sponsored by the Butler County Symphony Association.Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020924bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020924c259Five recent alumni from Slippery Rock University’s strategic communication and media program received a Renaissance Award presented by the Public Relations Society of America Pittsburgh Chapter, Jan. 25, at the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh.Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020924chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020924d259Shah Limon, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of physics and engineering, recently wrote three articles that were published in three academic journals.Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020924dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020924e259Lua Augustin, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of accounting, economics and finance, recently wrote an article that was published in the Financial Services Review.Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020924ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/020824a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized by U.S. News & World Report on its 2024 Best Online Programs rankings. SRU ranked 138th on the list for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/020824ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020724a259|292Adam Bell became part of a community on a 660-acre rural campus at Slippery Rock University. Now, as a professional, Bell is responsible for building a community around a 7-acre urban park in the heart of one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Bell is the supervisor of programming for Downtown Cary Park in Cary, North Carolina. A 2010 SRU graduate with a degree in communication-public relations, Bell is not designing blueprints or even swinging a hammer to build the new $68-million public gathering space. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/020724ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020224a259Dean DeNicola, a Slippery Rock University professor of biology, and Nathan Glass, a 2011 SRU graduate with a degree in biology, recently co-wrote an article that was published in the journal Fundamental and Applied Limnology titled “Decomposition properties of three leaf species in a beech-maple forest stream and their potential relationship to long-term changes in forest composition.”Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020224ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020224b259A team of students from Slippery Rock University placed 10th in the MikesBikes Advanced global business strategy simulation competition hosted by Smartsims.Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020224bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020224c259Nikhil Ahuja, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health, recently wrote an article and co-authored another that were published in two academic journals.Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020224chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020224d259John Silvestro, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of languages, literatures, cultures, and writing, recently wrote an article that was published in the Composition Forum.Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020224dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020224e259Iuri Santos, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of physics and engineering, received a grant of $31,399 from the West Virginia University Research Corporation, through the U.S.Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020224ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/013124a259|288Slippery Rock University will host more than 15 events and programs, Feb. 3 through March 2, to recognize Black History Month, including a speaking appearance by artist, advocate and educator Sunn m’Cheaux, Feb. 7. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/013124ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012624a259Yvonne Eaton-Stull, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of social work, wrote a chapter in a recently published book, “Animal-Assisted Intervention: Recognizing and Mitigating Potential Welfare Challenges CAB International.”Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012624e259Franklyn Charles, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of strategic communication and media, and Enoh Nkana, an SRU assistant professor of elementary education and early childhood development, wrote an article titled, “Lest we forget: Using archival data in digital storytelling.”Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012624ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012624b259Representatives from Slippery Rock University’s Association of Residence Hall Students recently won two awards at the Central Atlantic Affiliate of Colleges and Universities Residence Halls conference at the University of Cincinnati.Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012624bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012624d259George Lengyel, a Slippery Rock University professor of chemistry, and Christopher Maltman, an SRU assistant professor of biology, co-authored an article titled, “Gordonia metallireducens sp. nov., a tellurite- and selenite-resistant bacterium isolated from the sediment of an acid mine drainage stream.”Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012624dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012624c259James Preston, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of elementary education and early childhood development, was recently named the president-elect of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher EducatorsFri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012624chttp://www.sru.edu/news/012624a294|259A professor at Slippery Rock University, who won a few amateur boxing championships decades ago, recently had the opportunity to lace up his gloves and teach SRU students a few of the intricacies of his favorite pastime. Dallas Jackson, an associate professor of physical and health education, was recently invited by students in the Mixed Martial Arts Club at SRU, to teach a 90-minute session on boxing. Club members train inside Morrow Field House three days a week during the semester. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/012624ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012424a259|288Returning this year, the Slippery Rock University Dance Theatre will host two showings of its Emerging Artists Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 2, and 4 p.m., Feb. 3, at Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center.Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/012424ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011924a259|291Of the more than 500 students who participated in Slippery Rock University’s fall 2023 commencement ceremony, Dec. 9, one graduate stood out based on the reaction of the crowd. Alek Richardson received a standing ovation and burst of cheers that could not be restrained by those in attendance, even before his name could be read from the lectern. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/011924ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010324a294|259Samantha Swift, Slippery Rock University’s interim vice president of advancement, passed away Dec. 31.Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EDT/news/010324ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121923e259|288Aaron Galligan-Stierle, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of theatre, and Lisa Ann Goldsmith, an instructor of theatre, are playing the roles of Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Cratchit in the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera’s production.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121923ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121923a259Frank Tsai, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of sport management, hospitality and tourism, was recently selected for an award by the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121923ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121923d259|260Jason Hilton, a Slippery Rock University professor of secondary education and foundations of education, and Wayne Forbes, an SRU associate professor of biology, wrote an article.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121923dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121923b259John Silvestro, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of languages, literatures, cultures, and writing, recently wrote an article that was published in the journal College English titled “Remember then Recommend: Critically Engaging Spell Checker Algorithms and Other Text Recommender Systems as Memory Infrastructures.”Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121923bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121923c259Corinne Gressang, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of history, recently appeared on an episode of the “Historians at the Movies” podcast.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121923chttp://www.sru.edu/news/121523b259|260Slippery Rock University is one of 93 nonprofit organizations in the state to receive funding through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The PCCD, chaired by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, recently approved $19 million in funding that includes a $21,000 grant to SRU for recruiting police officers on campus. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/121523bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/121523a-x60953259|288The Marching Pride will be ready to ring in the new year when Big Ben strikes 12. Slippery Rock University’s marching band will perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade, at noon (7 a.m., Eastern Time) on Jan. 1. More than 140 members of the Marching Pride and staff are traveling to England’s capital city, Dec. 28 to Jan. 3, after SRU’s band was selected to perform in one of world’s largest New Year’s Day parades. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/121523a-x60953http://www.sru.edu/news/121223a259|261Tyler Broge was like many college-bound students who didn’t quite know what he wanted to do in his career before coming to Slippery Rock University. He just knew he wanted to help people. After switching his major twice, overcoming uncertainty during the global pandemic, and finding inspiration for a career path from an unlikely source, Broge is well on his way to his goal of helping people. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/121223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121123a259|320SRU conferred the degrees of more than 580 graduates at the 2023 fall commencement ceremony, Dec. 9, at the Morrow Field House.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/121123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120823a259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees presented two commendations to SRU student-athletes at the council’s quarterly business meeting, Dec. 8, at the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/120823ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/holiday-card-2023259|288Happy holidays and a happy New Year from Slippery Rock University. We hope you enjoy the 2023 SRU Holiday Video Card.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/holiday-card-2023http://www.sru.edu/news/120423a259|292The history and culture of Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood is being preserved and shared with a wider audience thanks to a recent partnership with Slippery Rock University’s History Department. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/120423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120423b259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet Dec. 7-8 at the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/120423bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/113023a259|295Slippery Rock University will host its 2023 fall commencement ceremony, 11 a.m., Dec. 9, at the Morrow Field House. There are more than 580 students eligible to graduate and participate in the ceremony. Graduate students and undergraduates from each of SRU’s five colleges will receive their degrees in one ceremony. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/113023ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112923a259Two Slippery Rock University students presented at The Bonner Congress hosted by The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, Oct. 27-28, in Black Mountain, North Carolina.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112923ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112923b259Kari-Anne Innes, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of theatre, received a $2,000 award to produce a video play in collaboration with Water Productions in New York City, Arizona State University and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112923bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112923c259Yvonne Eaton-Stull, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of social work, wrote a case study and co-authored a research paper with an SRU alumna that were published in academic journals.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112923chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112923d259Christopher Maltman, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of biology, Stephanie Skeba, an SRU graduate student majoring in physical therapy from Verona, and Morgan Snyder, a 2023 SRU graduate with a degree in biology, recently wrote an article that was published in a special issue of the academic journal Microorganisms.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112923dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112923e259Junko Yamamoto, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of secondary education and foundations of education, presented at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages convention and world language expo, Nov. 17-19, in Chicago.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112923ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/112823a259|288With the 2023 fall semester winding down at Slippery Rock University, the SRU Music Department is gearing up for a series of concerts. From brass solos to giving celebrations, the following events are a great opportunity for people to unwind during a busy time of year: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/112823ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112823b259|260Following an extensive national search process, Slippery Rock University has named Michael Zieg as provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective immediately. Zieg has served in the interim role since April 2022. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/112823bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112223a259Daniel Dieter, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of strategic communication and media, presented at conferences in Puerto Rico and Ohio last monthWed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112223b259Diane Galbraith, a Slippery Rock University professor of management and marketing, recently served as a member of the Expert Review Panel for the NASA Internships Program Evaluation.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112223bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112223c259Four faculty members and a student from Slippery Rock University’s Social Work Department gave presentations at the National Association of Social Work, Pennsylvania Chapter, Conference, last month in Pocono Manor.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112223chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112223d259Doug Strahler, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of strategic communication and media, presented at the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement conference, Oct. 24-26, at Tulane University in New Orleans.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112223dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112223e259Christine Pease-Hernandez, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of strategic communication and media, received Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Keepers of the Flame Award.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112223ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/112123a259|288The Slippery Rock University Dance Department will present its Fresh Moves Dance Showcase, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1, and 2 p.m., Dec. 2, in the Stoner West Dance Studio Theater.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/112123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112123b259|261Slippery Rock University's Center for Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing will host a Cyberspace Event, 12:30-2 p.m., Nov. 30, at the Advanced Technology and Science Hall, Room 142, as well as on Zoom. This event, which addresses topics related to cybersecurity, is sponsored by the C2AC, SRU's College of Engineering and Science and the Computer Science Department. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/112123bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/112023a259November is National Native American Heritage Month, and at Slippery Rock University there’s an observance of Indigenous people that will go beyond a span of 30 days each year. Through a shared-governance effort between SRU administration and faculty, the University has adopted a new land acknowledgment statement that will be used permanently by students, faculty, staff and visitors to recognize the previous land occupants of the campus and surrounding area. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/112023ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111323a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Theatre Department will present its newest production titled “M4M” with four shows, Nov. 17-20 at the Performing Arts Center’s Miller Theater. Co-directed by Laura Smiley, associate professor of theatre, and Noah Reed, a 2023 SRU graduate, “M4M” is a twist on William Shakespeare’s comedic tragedy “Measure for Measure,” and has been reworked to reflect current social issues in an upfront way. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/111323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110723a259Three Slippery Rock University social work professors wrote chapters in the book titled “Careersin One Health: Social Workers' Roles in Caring for Humans and their Animal Companions.”Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110723b259Wei Bian, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of physical and health education, andJoanne Leight, an SRU professor of physical and health education, were both recently selected for awards offered by the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Pennsylvania.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110723bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110723c259Shah Limon, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of physics and engineering, recentlyco-authored two research papers that were published in academic journals.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110723chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110723d259Sararose Lynch, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of special education, participatedas an invited panelist for the International Mathematics and Students with Specific LearningDisabilities international virtual forum hosted by the Learning Disabilities Association ofAmerica.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110723dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110723e259Slippery Rock University’s College of Education was recently recognized by the Council for theAccreditation of Educator Preparation with the Frank Murray Leadership Recognition forContinuous Improvement.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110723ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/110723a293|259The Slippery Rock University Macoskey Center for Sustainability Education and Research is hosting a plethora of eco-friendly holiday events in November. Rebecca Thomas, an SRU associate professor of parks and conservation, will be facilitating four workshops related to bath and body care products throughout November. The Macoskey Center will also be hosting its first-ever Holiday Market, 10:30 a.m., Nov. 30, in the Smith Student Center lobby, where the public can purchase health products. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/110723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110623a259|295Slippery Rock University is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony, 11 a.m., Nov. 10, at the Russell Wright Alumni House. The event is free and open to the public. Military veterans are also invited to attend a lunch immediately following the ceremony at the Alumni House. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/110623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110323a259|320The formal inauguration and investiture ceremony for Slippery Rock University President Karen Riley took place Nov. 3 at Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center.Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/110323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110123a259|260Slippery Rock University today announced that Holly McCoy has been appointed as the University’s chief human resources officer, effective immediately. McCoy, who served as interim CHRO and Title IX coordinator since June 2022, was selected as the successful candidate for the position after the University conducted a national search. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/110123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/103023a259|291Slippery Rock University appeared on two different 2023 rankings published by BestColleges.com, an online education resource that helps prospective students with their college search.Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/103023ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/103023b259|292Slippery Rock University held a dedication ceremony, Oct. 27, at the Storm Harbor Equestrian Center in memory of the center’s late benefactor, Carolyn Carruth Rizza. The newly completed Carolyn Carruth Rizza Memorial Garden now sits near the entrance of the SHEC to pay tribute to Rizza, who passed away Dec. 27, 2022, at the age of 78. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/103023bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/102623a259|288Three academic programs at Slippery Rock University were recognized on EduMed’s 2023-24 rankings. EduMed is a resource supporting students' pursuits of an online or hybrid education in the allied health, nursing and medical fields. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/102623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102423b259|262Narcan kits will soon join emergency defibrillators among the life-saving devices in buildings at Slippery Rock University. Narcan is the brand name for the drug naloxone, which is used to help prevent fatal opioid overdoses. Thanks to a donation from the Pennsylvania Overdose Prevention Program, more than 300 Narcan kits will be available at 24 high-traffic locations at SRU, including places frequently visited by the public and every residence hall. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/102423bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/102423a259|320Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/102423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101923a259Ivory Dunlap, Slippery Rock University director of inclusive excellence, was recognized by Butler County Community College as one of its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award winners.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101923ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101923b259Fadoua Loudiy, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of strategic communication and media, has been named president of the Pennsylvania Communication Association for the 2023-24 academic year.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101923bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101923c259Sarah Kuehn, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, facilitated a roundtable discussion at the Voices for Juvenile Justice conference, Oct. 13, at Passport Academy in Pittsburgh.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101923chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101923d259Four Slippery Rock University graduate students in the Master of Education in special education, PK-12 certification, have earned full tuition scholarships from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101923dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101923e259Slippery Rock University is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in a variety of ways, from hiring practices to programming for students.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101923ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/101223a259|288Slippery Rock University's Theatre Department will present the world premiere of “Grecian Burns,” with five shows, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2 at the Black Box Theater in Stoner East. Created by award-winning writers Daniel Lincoln and Omri Schein, “Grecian Burns” follows the twistingly funny events of a reality TV show about Greek mythological characters competing for love in the middle of the Aegean Sea. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/101223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101223b259|288Slippery Rock University’s Dance Department is hosting its annual Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 19, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. The Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert features dances created by the SRU dance faculty and internationally known guest artists that are performed by SRU students in residence. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/101223bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/100923a259|291Slippery Rock University has been recognized among the best colleges in its region by The Princeton Review. SRU appeared on the “Best Mid-Atlantic” list in The Princeton Review’s 2024 Best Colleges Guide. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/100923ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100623a259Slippery Rock University’s Homecoming weekend is Oct. 20-22, right in the middle of spooky season with Halloween approaching. That’s why this year’s theme is Haunted Homecoming, but the annual celebration is also a great time for alumni and friends of SRU to visit their old haunt. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/100623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100423a290|259When Slippery Rock University President Karen Riley moved into her residence on campus earlier this year, she needed help decorating. With an art gallery across the street from the President’s House, Riley didn’t have to look too far for inspiration. But her goal wasn’t about filling an empty space on the wall –– she wanted to represent the University. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/100423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100323d259Slippery Rock University has announced the 2023-24 cohort for the Claire Schmieler Institute for Professional Women, which prepares non-faculty women for leadership opportunities within SRU and other higher education institutions.Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100323dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100323a259Julie Naviaux, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of languages, literatures, cultures and writing, recently completed the “Building Undergraduate Career Readiness” certificate track as part of Modern Language Association's Academic Program Leadership Institute: Humanities in the World, Humanities at Work.Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100323b259Patrick Burkhart, a Slippery Rock University professor of geography, geology and the environment, recently wrote an article that was published in Quaternary Research, a peer-review journal from Cambridge University Press.Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100323bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100323e259Slippery Rock University hosted the Pennsylvania Communication Association Annual Convention, Sept. 29-30, at the Smith Student Center, and several SRU faculty and students presented at the meeting, served as panelists or were recognizedTue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100323ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100323c259Slippery Rock University’s peer tutoring and peer academic coaching programs have been awarded Level 1, 2 and3 certifications by the College Reading and Learning Association.Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100323chttp://www.sru.edu/news/092923a259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees approved the University's proposed budget for 2023-24 at the council's quarterly business meeting. The council meeting was held Sept. 29 at the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/092923ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092923b259The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission has awarded Sgt. David Duffey, a Slippery Rock University graduate student majoring in criminal justice, the Carnegie Medal, North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism. A native of Midway, Duffey earned the recognition for his act of bravery in saving a truck driver’s life on Oct. 16, 2022. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/092923bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092523a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet Sept. 28-29 in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Committee meetings are scheduled for both days. The quarterly business meeting is at 9:30 a.m., Sept. 29. For those who wish to attend the meetings but are unable to do so in person, a Zoom option is available with advanced registration. All meetings are open to the public. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/092523ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092223a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Dance Department is hosting two presentations of its annual 60x60 concert, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Sept. 28, at the Dance Studio Theater in Stoner West. In one hour, more than 100 musicians, painters, dancers, choreographers and filmmakers will showcase their talent through 60 dance segments in 60-second intervals. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/092223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092123a259Slippery Rock University’s computing program received its reaccreditation with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology through September 2029.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092123e259Slippery Rock University received a Telly Award in the education institution category for regional television advertising.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092123ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092123b259Franklyn Charles, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of strategic communication and media, and Enoh Nkana, an SRU assistant professor of elementary education and early childhood, recently wrote an article that was published in the journal Teaching Journalism and Mass Communication titled “The Show Must Go On”: Faculty and Student International Media Research During the Covid-19 Pandemic.”Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092123bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092123d259Slippery Rock University’s recreational therapy program received several honors at the American Therapeutic Recreation Association’s 2023 Conference, Sept. 9-12, in St. Louis.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092123dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092123c259Slippery Rock University and three other universities from Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education recently received approval for funding of the Keystone Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Alliance.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092123chttp://www.sru.edu/news/091923a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized within several rankings published in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Colleges guidebook. SRU ranked 50th on the “Best Regional Universities North” list, up 35 spots from last year, and 17th for “Top Public Schools – Regional Universities North.” SRU also ranked 22nd among regional universities in the North for “Best Colleges for Veterans.” Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/091923ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091423a259|288A part of Pittsburgh’s dynamic arts community is coming to Slippery Rock University. C Street Brass, a Pittsburgh-based brass quintet, will be on SRU's campus Sept. 28 to lead a masterclass at 4 p.m. in the Swope Music Hall, followed by a 7:30 p.m. performance at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/091423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091423b259|288Slippery Rock University is hosting its annual Constitution Day event with a trivia contest and discussion from 4-5 p.m., Sept. 15, in Spotts World Culture Building, Room 113. The free event will feature prizes and questions related to the U.S. Constitution. The event is organized by the SRU Political Science Department and Pi Sigma Alpha, the SRU chapter of a national political science honor society, and all members of the SRU campus community, as well as the public, are welcome to attend. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/091423bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091423c259|260Slippery Rock University President Karen Riley addressed the campus community, Sept. 14, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom, as part of a Fall Assembly and Town Hall Meeting. Riley provided updates regarding the University’s finances, enrollment data and projections, as well as the forthcoming strategic plan. The event marked Riley’s first in-person meeting open to all faculty, staff and students since she began her role as president July 1. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/091423chttp://www.sru.edu/news/091223a/091323a259|292The Jamaur Law Foundation was established in Maryland to provide financial education programming to people in impoverished areas in and around Washington, D.C. But Jamaur Law’s foundation –– his motivation, inspiration and education –– was established at Slippery Rock University where Law earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2013. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/091223a/091323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091223a259A group from Slippery Rock University received a $19,990 award from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy through Indiana University of Pennsylvania. As part of the grant, the group will document indigenous forest resource practices and create interpretive media meant to foster inclusive community engagement in Pennsylvania’s State Parks and Forests.Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091223b259John Silvestro, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of languages, literatures, cultures, and writing, wrote a chapter that was published in a collection titled “TextGenEd."Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091223bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091223e259Senthil Kumar Muthusamy, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of management and marketing, recently wrote an article that was published in the Journal of Industrial and Business Economics titled “Profits crisis: evolving patterns of firm size and performance in traditional U.S. industries.”Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091223ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091223c259Slippery Rock University’s cybersecurity program has been validated by the National Security Agency for a National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Program.Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091223chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091223d259Five Slippery Rock University students and alumni received scholarships from the American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation.Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091223dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091223a259|292Returning for another season of fun is Slippery Rock University’s Early Childhood and Elementary Music Community Engagement Initiative Event Series. The series, led by current SRU students, begins with “Tuneful Tales,” 10 a.m., Sept. 16, in the Swope Music Hall, Room G-9. Families, caregivers, and elementary-school-aged children are invited to attend a morning full of activities, including story time, crafts and an instrument petting zoo. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/091223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090723a259|288Enacted to law in 1988 by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the past and present milestones of Hispanic and Latino communities. Slippery Rock University is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of weekly events on campus hosted by SRU's Office for Inclusive Excellence; the Student Organization of Latinos/Hispanics, known as SOL; and The Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/090723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090623a259|261Slippery Rock University and Butler County Community College have signed six new articulation agreements creating more opportunities for BC3 students to transfer to SRU and earn their bachelor’s degrees. These agreements will help save students time and money by opening 13 new formal transfer pathways, bringing the current total of formal pathways between the two Butler County schools to 46.Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/090623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090523a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized in the Washington Monthly's 2023 College Guide and Rankings as a top Master's University. SRU was also included among its "Best Bang for the Buck" colleges. Washington Monthly's editors rank four-year schools based on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research and providing opportunities for public service. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/090523ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083023a259Thirteen Slippery Rock University faculty members are part of the first cohort at SRU to become credentialed educators by the Association of College and University Educators, which is the only nationally recognized collegiate teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083023ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083023b259Nicholas Artman, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of strategic communication and media, was recently interviewed by WQLN PBS for its Chronicle Series.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083023bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083023c259Tami Micsky, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of social work recently led a webinar for Continued.com, an online education provider.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083023chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083023d259Aaron Galligan-Stierle, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of theatre, spent this past summer performing in two lead roles with nationally recognized theater companies.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083023dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083023e259Cassandra Eisenreich, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of music, performed and conducted at the National Flute Association Convention, Aug. 3-6, in Phoenix, Arizona.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083023ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/082223a259|291Slippery Rock University’s homeland security program was named to CollegeRank’s list of the 35 Best Bachelor’s in Homeland Security. CollegeRank’s editors ranked SRU’s homeland security program ninth in the nation. Rankings were based on potential salary for students after graduation, individual program accreditation and overall affordability. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/082223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081723a259|320More than 1,500 first-year and transfer students moved into residence halls at Slippery Rock University, Aug. 17.Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/081723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081623a290|259Lauren Pflueger, a junior Slippery Rock University early childhood/special education major from Slippery Rock, is conducting research this summer about how elementary school teachers use computer coding and programming to teach robotics.  Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/081623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081523a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized by Money.com on its list of the Best Colleges in America for 2023. Money evaluated more than 2,400 four-year colleges in the country and selected just over 700 of those for its list based on quality, affordability and student outcomes. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/081523ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080423a290|259Heaven Jacoway, a Slippery Rock University junior early childhood education major from Sharon, traveled to Dominica this summer to conduct research as part of a faculty-student research program. Jacoway and four other SRU researchers traveled to the Caribbean island nation to study an indigenous group of people and their local education needs. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/080423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080423b259|261Slippery Rock University and Widener University Commonwealth Law School have signed an agreement providing SRU students from most bachelor’s degree program the opportunity to complete their undergraduate degrees and law degrees in six years. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/080423bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/072623a259|292A growing number of female coaches are making an impact on the sidelines of NFL games. More than a dozen full-time female coaches are now employed by NFL teams. Among them is Angela Baker, a 2021 Slippery Rock University graduate, who is entering her second year as an offensive quality control coach for the New York Giants. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/072623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-072523a259Three student groups from a Slippery Rock University Policy Analysis and Evaluation course placed in the top five among national submissions for the Up to Us Civic Solutions Case Competition.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-072523ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-072523d259Scott Irlbacher, Slippery Rock University director of student conduct, was appointed as senior faculty for the Donald J. Gehring Academy, July 17-20, in Detroit, Michigan.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-072523dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-072523b259Lauren Shoemaker, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of languages, literatures, cultures and writing, was honored by editors of the Erie Reader on the outlet’s annual list of 40 Under 40 honorees.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-072523bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-072523e259Earl Coburn, Slippery Rock University assistant director for student support outreach and case management, presented at the Higher Education Case Managers Association annual conference last month in Portland, Oregon.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-072523ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-072523c259Patrick McGinty, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of languages, literatures, cultures and writing, was among 25 scholars selected for the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Rust Belt Humanities Lab.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-072523chttp://www.sru.edu/news/071823a259|261Researchers at Slippery Rock University are at the forefront of preparing national standards for recreational therapists who use equines in their practice. Thanks to a grant from the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification, a research team at SRU is collecting and analyzing data from a survey that was sent to more than 20,000 certified therapeutic recreational specialists. The team also brought experts to campus to create guidelines for using equines that will be recommended to the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, the only national organization representing recreational therapists. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/071823ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071323a293|259The “wow factor” is defined as a quality or feature of something that makes people feel great excitement or admiration. At Slippery Rock University, that’s the reaction first-year students have during the Week of Welcome, Aug. 17-29. Known simply as “WOW,” SRU’s Week of Welcome is an annual series of events created to acclimate first-year students to college life and life away from home for the first time. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/071323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071023a259|291Slippery Rock University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2023-24 academic year. This marks the 10th straight year that SRU received this recognition for its commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education focused on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life and successful outcomes. Colleges of Distinction is an online resource that provides college profiles and resources for students, parents and high school counselors. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/071023ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070723a259|320Karen Riley officially became Slippery Rock University’s 18th president on July 1, and is already starting to make her way around campus to meet with members of the SRU community.Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/070723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070623a259|320Forty-six members of Slippery Rock University’s Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Singers are touring Europe, July 6-17. Over the course of two weeks, they will perform at various venues in Italy and France.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/070623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062723a290|259Alexandra Kaufman, a Slippery Rock University senior social work major from Zelienople, is conducting research this summer about the effectiveness of animal-assisted support for veterinary staff.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/062723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-061323a259Tim Smith, a Slippery Rock University professor of physical therapy, received a National Science Foundation grant in the amount of $133,151, with a subaward to Duquesne University, to conduct research about the development of teeth in the alveolar region of the human jaw.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-061323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-061323b259A team of students from Slippery Rock University won a Digital Manufacturing Challenge contest hosted by the Society of Manufacturing EngineersTue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-061323bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-061323c259Sarah Kuehn, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was awarded the Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences Gerhard Mueller Innovator Award.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-061323chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-061323d259Eight professors and staff from Slippery Rock University presented at the Beyond the Classroom: Community-Engaged Teaching and Research Conference on June 2 at Gannon University.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-061323dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-061323e259Tyler Anderson, a Slippery Rock University senior dual dance and modern languages and cultures major from Allison Park, was recently awarded a study abroad grant worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-061323ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/061323a294|259The term “rock star” gets thrown around often these days to describe high achievers, such as rock-star professors or rock-star alumni. But every now and then, you come across someone deserving of the title. For John Anthony, a Slippery Rock University music instructor who also graduated from the University, the turn of phrase is quite literal: he’s the lead guitarist for The Vindys, an emerging rock band based in northeast Ohio that is catching a lot of attention for their music, as well as in the film and sports industries. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/061323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060923a259|260Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees recognized SRU President William Behre for his service to the institution at the council’s quarterly business meeting, June 9, at the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Domenic Ionta, chair, presented a commendation of service on behalf of the trustees to Behre in recognition of his leadership over the last five years. Behre’s final day at SRU is June 30. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/060923ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060623a259|260Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees will meet June 8-9 in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/060623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060623b259|261Mitchell McCleary, a Slippery Rock University junior health and physical education major from Slippery Rock, is conducting research this summer into which types of muscular training results in more strength gains. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/060623bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/052423a259|291BestColleges.com has recognized Slippery Rock University for its doctoral degree program in educational leadership and administration. BestColleges.com, an online higher education resource, named SRU to its list of “Best Online Doctorate in Educational Leadership Programs of 2023.” Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/052423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052323c259Two Slippery Rock University professors of accounting, economics and finance received a grant from the Institute of Internal Auditors to promote career paths for SRU students as internal auditorsTue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052323chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052323a259Brittany Fleming, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of strategic communication and media, was recently awarded the Indiana University of Pennsylvania College of Education and Communications IMPACT award.Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052323b259The Slippery Rock University Center for Community Engagement, Empowerment and Development, known as Butler SUCCEED, received donations of clothing, toiletries and other essential items to fill more than 200 bags as part of its Homeless Bag Project to support people in Butler County experiencing homelessness.Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052323bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052323d259Slippery Rock University’s Special Education Department received a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education as part of the PDE’s Accelerated Program for PK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification grant program.Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052323dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052323e259Slippery Rock University recently signed an articulation agreement with Via Lingua International, a global educational organization that helps students develop skills for teaching English as a foreign language.Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052323ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/052323a259|260Cierra Mitchell, a Slippery Rock University senior political science major from Pittsburgh, has been selected as a member of the SRU council of trustees, the highest governing body of the University. Mitchell fills the one seat on the 12-member COT designated for a full-time SRU undergraduate student. This means Mitchell has the same voting privileges as the other trustees. Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/052323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051923a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized by the website BestAccreditedColleges.org in six new rankings. BestAccreditedColleges.org is an online resource that ranks accredited, non-profit public and private colleges in the United States. Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/051923ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051823a259|292Alumni Weekend is a great time for Slippery Rock University graduates to return to campus to reconnect and celebrate with fellow members of the SRU community. The SRU Alumni Engagement Office and the SRU Alumni Association are hosting Alumni Weekend, June 23-25, highlighted by the annual Rock Solid 10 Under 10 award ceremony. Alumni Weekend will feature classes, campus tours, food-tasting events, reunion celebrations and other exclusive programs designed for SRU alumni. Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/051823ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051723a259|292The Slippery Rock University Macoskey Center for Sustainability Education and Research is hosting a series of children’s summer day camps, June 5 to Aug. 7. Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/051723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051523a259|291College Consensus, a college rankings and reviews aggregator, has ranked Slippery Rock University No. 3 in the nation on its 2023 list of “Most Affordable Online Colleges & Universities.” Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/051523ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050623a259|320Slippery Rock University hosted three spring commencement ceremonies, May 6, at the Morrow Field House.Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/050623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050523a259|320In anticipation of Slippery Rock University’s commencement, two populations of soon-to-be SRU graduates received their stoles and celebrated their accomplishments at separate events this week. Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/050523ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050523b259|320Commencement weekend kicked off at Slippery Rock University, May 5, with two ceremonies. First, cadets from SRU’s U.S. Army ROTC program became officers with the rank of second lieutenant at a commissioning ceremony in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/050523bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/050323a259|320Twenty-five graduates from Slippery Rock University's class of 2023 Doctor of Occupational Therapy program presented their capstone research and participated in a pinning and award ceremony, May 2 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/050323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050223a259|320Slippery Rock University students partook in the traditional Moonlight Breakfast the evening before final exams begin.Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/050223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050223a259Slippery Rock University has been recognized as an Exercise is Medicine Gold Campus by the American College of Sports Medicine for the exercise science program’s efforts to implement and promote physical activity and wellness at SRU.Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050223b259Julie Naviaux, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of literatures, languages, cultures and writing, presented her research at the College Language Association Convention last month at Emory University in Georgia.Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050223bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050223c259A contingent from Slippery Rock University presented research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research last month at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050223chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050223d259Nazmul Rony, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of strategic communication and media, presented research at the Popular Cultural Association’s annual conference last month in San Antonio, Texas.Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050223dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050223e259Bernadette Schmeltz, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of occupational therapy, recently co-authored an article that was published in the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy.Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050223ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/050123a259|295Slippery Rock University will conduct its 2023 spring commencement ceremonies, May 5-6, at the Morrow Field House. A total of 1,685 students are eligible to be recognized as graduates in the four ceremonies.Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/050123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050123b259|261Bradon Walters doesn’t need to wear a cap and gown to commemorate what he accomplished as a student at Slippery Rock University. Instead, there’s a photo on his family’s refrigerator of Walters in a maternity ward, holding his two-day-old son on his arm while attending an online Elementary Statistics class on his laptop. Yet even that moment doesn’t quite capture Walters’ entire journey. The 37-year-old is a wounded Army veteran whose first semester at SRU occurred at the onset of a global pandemic. He then became a father for the second time, and now, four years after enrolling at SRU, he’s graduating with a bachelor’s degree in computer science.Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/050123bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042823a259|320Cadets from Slippery Rock University's Army ROTC program were recognized for their outstanding achievements and leadership at the Frontier Battalion's 2022 Spring Awards Ceremony, April 27, at the Slippery Rock Township Building. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/042823ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042623a259|320There was one last “rodeo” of the academic year at Slippery Rock University, April 26, as the University Program Board hosted an event titled “Yeehaw See Y'all!"Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/042623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042423a294|259Slippery Rock University Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Zieg today announced that Mohammad Kazemi has been appointed director of SRU’s School of Engineering, effective immediately. In this role, Kazemi will be responsible for leading both the day-to-day operations and development activities of SRU’s four engineering programs. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/042423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042123a290|259The Musical Theatre Society at Slippery Rock University will perform its rendition of the hit Broadway musical “Curtains,” April 28-29, at the Stoner West Blackbox Theatre. There will be three shows: Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/042123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042123b259|320Slippery Rock University hosted its Symposium for Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity, April 20, in the Smith Student Center.Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/042123bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042123c259|320Slippery Rock University Theatre Department's production of “Seussical the Musical” is this weekend, April 21-23 at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/042123chttp://www.sru.edu/news/042123d259|320Slippery Rock University hosted an Engineering Day for prospective students who are interested in engineering programs.Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/042123dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041923a259|261Sometimes college students need a helping hand … or a helping paw. Through the peer academic coaching program, Slippery Rock University has long offered help to students who need extra academic assistance, but it recently added a canine component. “Peer Coaching with a Pup” is being piloted this semester by SRU’s Success Coaching team. Students who opt into the program are joined by both peer academic coaches and therapy dogs. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/041923ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041823a290|259There will be a new voice representing Slippery Rock University students for the 2023-24 academic year. Ella Bloom, a sophomore political science major from East Berlin, was elected president of the Slippery Rock Student Government Association earlier this month. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/041823ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041823b294|259Slippery Rock University today announced the appointment of Nicole Dafoe as the dean of the College of Engineering and Science, effective this summer. Dafoe, who has worked at SRU since 2012, has served as an interim dean since January 2022. Following a nationwide search and recommendation from a University search committee, Dafoe’s appointment was approved by the administration. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/041823bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041723a259|320A contingent of Slippery Rock University students stayed "Up 'til 2" April 14 at the Aebersold Recreation Center to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/041723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041723b259|292April 22 is Earth Day and at Slippery Rock University it is also Earth Fest. SRU’s Macoskey Center for Sustainability Education and Research will host its annual Earth Fest event, noon to 6 p.m., April 22, at 247 Harmony Road. Earth Fest will feature live music, food, workshops, drinks, raffle baskets, a vendor market, an electric car show, educational programs, horseback rides and eco-friendly fun for people of all ages. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/041723bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041723c259|320The Slippery Rock University Dance Department hosted its annual BFA Senior Dance Concerts, April 15, at the Stoner West Dance Studio Theater.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/041723chttp://www.sru.edu/news/041423a259|261Slippery Rock University’s Center for Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing will host its Cyberspace Event, 12:30-2 p.m., April 27, at the Smith Student Center Theater as well as on Zoom. This event is also sponsored by SRU’s College of Engineering and Science and the Computer Science Department. In addition to featured talks from cybersecurity experts, SRU students will present case scenarios, live software demonstrations and applications to address cybersecurity threats. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/041423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041323a259|320Slippery Rock University students who made the dean's list for the fall 2022 semester received ribbons commemorating their achievement at a ceremony, April 13, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/041323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041223a259|291Slippery Rock University recognized several students at its Celebration of Achievement ceremony, April 11, in the Smith Student Center, highlighted by the announcement of SRU’s nominee for the Syed Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/041223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041123a259Two Slippery Rock University professors organized a panel at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting, last month in Washington, D.C. Jana Asher, an associate professor of mathematics and statistics, and Mark Shotwell, an associate professor of biology, co-organized a panel titled “Reconciling Ourselves to the Effect of Eugenics on Science,” which discussed connection between the eugenics movement and modern scientific practice.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041123b259Brett Barnett, a Slippery Rock University professor of strategic communication and media, recently served as a judge for the Festival of Media Arts’ Film & Video Competition hosted by the Broadcast Education Association, an academic media professional organization.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041123bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041123c259Shahriar Gias, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of management and marketing, was recently featured in a WalletHub article about the best credit cards for purchasing groceries. WalletHub is a personal finance website that regularly features professors in its “Ask the Experts” section of its articles.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041123chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041123d259Nora Ambrosio, a Slippery Rock University professor of dance, wrote a chapter titled “Social Dance in the United States” for the newly published book “Dance Cultures Around the World.” Ambrosio’s chapter focused on social dance as expression and a means for socialization.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041123dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041123e259Becky Thomas, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of biology, recently co-authored an article that was published in the Journal of Geoscience Education.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041123ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/041023a259|288Oh, the places you’ll go if you attend the Slippery Rock University Theatre Department’s production of “Seussical the Musical,” April 21-23 at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. SRU student cast members will take audiences on a musical journey through a collection of stories from the classic Dr. Seuss anthology. There will be four performances: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/041023ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040623a259|320Artwork selected from more than 100 submissions by Slippery Rock University students was featured in SRU’s 2023 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/040623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040623b259|320Slippery Rock University's Office for Inclusive Excellence hosted a conversation with Gisele Barreto Fetterman, April 5, at the Miller Theater.Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/040623bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040423a294|259Slippery Rock University has announced its 2023 President’s Awards. These annual awards recognize a variety of individuals affiliated with SRU for their service, performance and/or civic engagement. Each award has its own selection committee, but all the awards are approved and released by the Office of the President. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/040423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/0403202a259Slippery Rock University’s Office for Inclusive Excellence will host Gisele Barreto Fetterman for a special conversation, 5-6:30 p.m., April 5, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. Fetterman will discuss how her intersectional identities have impacted her life’s journey. The event is free and open to the public.Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/0403202ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/033123a259|320The stars were shining bright as Slippery Rock University students and professors showcased their best dance moves during "Dancing with the SRU Stars," March 30 at Stoner West Dance Studio Theater. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/033123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032423a259|260Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees recognized Brooklyn Graham, an SRU senior political science major from Ford City, at its quarterly business meeting, March 24, in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Graham, who has served as a student trustee on the council since April 2022 and as secretary since June, received a commendation for her service. Graham will be graduating in May, upon which her term will expire. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/032423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032423b259|320The Slippery Rock University Opera Ensemble is hosting “Opera Reimagined,” March 24, at the Swope Music Hall.Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/032423bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/032223a259|320Slippery Rock University’s next president, Karen Riley, visited campus March 22 to meet with the SRU community as part of a welcome event and reception.Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/032223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032123a259Nikhil Ahuja, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health, recently wrote two articles that were published in academic journals.Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032123b259Catherine Massey, a Slippery Rock University professor of psychology, presented research with two SRU students at the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, March 2-4, in Boston.Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032123bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032123c259The Rocket, the independent, student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, recently placed in eight categories in the Keystone Student Media Contest hosted by the Pennsylvania News Association.Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032123chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032123d259Jeffrey Rathlef, Slippery Rock University director for community-engaged learning, served as a panelist on a recent webinar hosted by American Council on Education titled “Collecting Data and Selecting Examples for the Carnegie Elective Classification Application.”Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032123dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032123e259Slippery Rock University earned several awards for its advertising and marketing materials produced in 2022.Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032123ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/032023a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet March 23-24, in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Committee meetings are scheduled for both days. The quarterly business meeting is at 11 a.m., March 24.Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/032023ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031723a259|261Students arrive on campus with different backgrounds, needs and expectations, but they’re all trying to develop themselves and earn a degree. Then there are students like Julia Murray, a Slippery Rock University exercise science major from Pittsburgh, who have challenges that go beyond the typical college student. She’s deaf and blind. That hasn’t stopped her from embracing all that’s different about what she’s experiencing and the opportunities to succeed. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/031723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031623a259Slippery Rock University is hosting Giving Day, its annual fundraising event, March 24. For this one-day campaign, SRU alumni, students, employees and friends of the University are encouraged to give money to support SRU student scholarships, clubs, organizations, academic departments, athletic teams and more. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/031623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031523a259|288Watch members of the Slippery Rock University community salsa, foxtrot and waltz the night away at “Dancing with the SRU Stars,” 7 p.m., March 30 in Stoner West Dance Studio Theater. SRU’s version of the popular television show “Dancing with the Stars” will feature students as the dancers, paired with SRU professors and staff members as the “stars.” Instead of a Mirror Ball trophy, the student from the winning couple will be awarded a scholarship and their dance partner will earn the title of SRU Star Dancer. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/031523ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031423a259|261Increasing access for people with disabilities might bring to mind wheelchair ramps and activated doors, not ramping up people’s activities to have them break a sweat. But at Slippery Rock University, physical fitness isn’t an overlooked luxury. It’s a core part of a unified fitness program to address the need for all people to be active. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/031423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031023a259|261It’s not every day a college student is able to say, “I have a meeting with the CEO later today.” But for 27 health care administration and management students at Slippery Rock University, access to CEOs, presidents and other C-suite executives is part of their classwork. The access they receive to senior executives in the health care industry is unlike anything they would find in even most graduate programs across the country. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/031023ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030723a259Five Slippery Rock University students were recognized at the Region 2 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Jan. 20, at West Chester University.Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030723b259Seth Jenny, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of exercise science and athletic training, recently wrote a paper that was published in the peer reviewed academic journal Entertainment Computing.Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030723bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030723c259Two Slippery Rock University students presented their research at the Undergraduate Research at the Capitol – Pennsylvania Poster Conference, March 7, at the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg.Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030723chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030723d259Josephine Reott, a Slippery Rock University senior civil engineering major from Butler, was presented the Italo V. (Ody) Mackin Achievement Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Pittsburgh Section Student Awards Foundation.Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030723dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030723e259Eight Slippery Rock University alumni from the sport management program will be inducted into the SRU Sport Management Hall of Fame, April 22, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030723ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/030323a259|320The Slippery Rock University Theatre Department is presenting productions of the play "Hand to God," daily from March 3-9 at the Stoner East Black Box Theater.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/030323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030323b259|320Slippery Rock University’s U.S. Army ROTC program hosted its Arctic Ranger Challenge, March 3, at Moraine State Park in Portersville.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/030323bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030123a259|288Slippery Rock University will host its annual Holocaust Remembrance Program with a presentation by guest speaker Judy Batalion, 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., March 22, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. Batalion, a New York Times bestselling author, will present a talk titled after her book, "The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos." The event is free and open to the public.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/030123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022823a259|261Slippery Rock University has signed 3+1 articulation agreements with four community colleges in western Pennsylvania that will help more students complete their Bachelor of Science in nursing degrees. The agreements apply to students pursuing their associate degree in nursing at the following institutions: Butler County Community College, Community College of Allegheny County, Community College of Beaver County, and Westmoreland County Community College. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/022823ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022723a259|320Slippery Rock University’s Flute Studio Ensemble hosted its annual Honors Flute Ensemble, Feb. 25-26, in the Swope Music Hall. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/022723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022023a259|320The Recreational Therapy Club at Slippery Rock University hosted an Adaptive Sports Day, Feb. 18, at the Aebersold Recreation Center.Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/022023ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021723a259Four Slippery Rock University students had their artwork recognized in the 2022 Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators’ Student Scholarship Awards competition.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021723b259Ahmad Khalili, a Slippery Rock University professor emeritus of sociology, recently coauthored an article published in the International Journal of Dermatology.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021723bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021723c259Two Slippery Rock University professors recently edited a book that was published about international education experiences and included chapters contributed by other SRU faculty members.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021723chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021723d259Kirk McDermott, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, wrote a paper that was published in the Journal of Group Theory, a peer-reviewed mathematics journal that publishes original research articles in all areas of group theory.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021723dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021723e259Two Slippery Rock University professors were recently featured in the “Ask The Experts” section in separate articles about car insurance on the personal finance website, WalletHub.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021723ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/021623a294|259There’s new life coming to Rock Life, the program at Slippery Rock University for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. After undergoing an external review last year by independent consultants to consider ways to improve the program, Rock Life will be restructured for the fall 2023 semester with new staff and curriculum. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/021623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021423a259|288The Slippery Rock University Theatre Department will present productions of the play “Hand to God,” 7:30 p.m., March 3-4 and March 7-9, and 2 p.m., March 5, at the Stoner East Black Box Theater. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/021423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020923a259|320The Slippery Rock University Music Department, Office for Inclusive Excellence, and the President's Commission on Gender Identity & Expression, and Sexual Orientation, hosted a series Feb. 7-9 titled “Gender and Performance from the Transgender and BIPOC Perspective Series.”Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/020923ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020823a259|320Slippery Rock University’s Martha Gault Art Gallery is hosting its 2023 Art Department Faculty Exhibition through March 2. There was a reception for the exhibition with live music, Feb. 7.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/020823ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020723a259|320Three Slippery Rock University programs were recognized by OnlineMastersDegrees.org, a website providing a variety of resources for people exploring accredited online master’s degree programs. SRU appeared on the website’s 2023 rankings for Best Online Master’s Degrees in Mathematics, History and English. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/020723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020323a259|320The choreography of 12 Slippery Rock University dance majors will be featured as SRU Dance Theatre presents two showings of its Emerging Artists Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 3, and 4 p.m., Feb. 4, at Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/020323ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020223a259|288Slippery Rock University is once again hosting free children’s music programs for the community in February and April. These programs are part of SRU’s Early Childhood and Elementary Music Community Engagement Initiative. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/020223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020123a259|288Slippery Rock University will host a French and Francophone Film Festival, Feb. 8 to March 22. There will be six screenings of French-speaking movies with English subtitles available to the community. The festival is organized by SRU’s Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Writing Department with support from Albertine Cinémathèque, a program designed to bring French cinema and culture to American colleges and universities. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/020123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/013023a259|292Many people think of their careers as a series of crossroads. For Cat Burton, a 2017 Slippery Rock University graduate, there’s one particular crossroad that she prefers: The intersection of art and fashion. Burton is in her second year as the creative arts manager for the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and she runs her own production company, Create Art Together. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/013023ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012723a259The Slippery Rock University Theatre Department’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” was one of five invited productions selected to be performed at the Region 2 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Jan. 20, at West Chester UniversityFri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012723ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012723b259Doug Strahler, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of strategic communication and media, earned his third Campus Compact Community Engagement Professional credential.Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012723bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012723c259A research team from Slippery Rock University received an award for their research poster from the Interprofessional Education Collaborative, an organization that represents 21 national health professions associations.Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012723chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012723d259Slippery Rock University’s College of Education was recently awarded an Innovative Principal Prep2Practice Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012723dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012723e259A group of students and faculty representing Slippery Rock University’s Music Department recently attended the New Mexico Music Educators Association’s All-State Music Festival and In-Service Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012723ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/012623a259|291The U.S. News & World Report recognized Slippery Rock University’s online academic programs in its 2023 Best Online Programs rankings. The U.S. News & World Report is a national publication that annually releases rankings to help prospective students select schools that are right for them. In 2023, the U.S. News assessed 1,833 online degree programs. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/012623ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012523a259|288Slippery Rock University Dance Theatre will present two showings of its Emerging Artists Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 3, and 4 p.m., Feb. 4, at Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center.Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/012523ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012423a259|292Slippery Rock University will host several events and programs in February to recognize Black History Month, highlighted by a speaking appearance by radio personality Charlamagne tha God, Feb. 22. SRU’s Office for Inclusive Excellence is coordinating all Black History Month events with the help of several campus departments and student organizations.  Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/012423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011223a259|260Renovations to the former University Union building at Slippery Rock University will begin this spring. SRU renamed the building the Campus Success Center in anticipation of a $19.4 million renovation project that will be completed in 2024. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/011223ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011123a259|292Raised by parents who worked blue- and white-collar jobs, Cayman Kelly is a perfect fit for a data analysis role in the petroleum and natural gas industry known for its hard-hat workers. Combining both blue- and white-collar functions, her job can even be considered “green collar” for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But it took a little refining as a student at Slippery Rock University before she could start her career. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/011123ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011023a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized in several 2023 rankings by Intelligent.com, an online resource that helps prospective college students make informed decisions about higher education programs. Intelligent.com ranked SRU sixth in the country for “Most Affordable Master’s Degree Programs” and fourth for “Best Online College in Pennsylvania,” which included a special designation for “Best for Adult Learners.” More than 20 other individual academic programs at SRU were also recognized on the 2023 Intelligent.com rankings. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/011023ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010923a259|320Administrators from Slippery Rock University and Erie County Community College met Jan. 9 at SRU’s Russell Wright Alumni House to sign a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions.Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/010923ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010523a294|259Christine Karshin just completed her first semester as dean of Slippery Rock University’s College of Health Professions. The CHP was established for the fall 2022 semester and is SRU’s fifth college. After a semester of working with faculty and administrators,  Karshin has some clear plans for how CHP will serve students, the community and health care employers in the region.  Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/010523ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-010423a259Kristie Abbs, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of social work, recently wrote an article for the Social Work Today E-Newsletter titled “Supporting Foster Parents and Children.”Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-010423ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-010423b259Nicholas Katsiadas, a Slippery Rock University instructor of languages, literatures, cultures, and writing, wrote a book that was recently published by Rochester Institute of Technology Press. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-010423bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-010423c259Jeffrey Musyt, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, recently co-authored a peer-reviewed paper that was published in the Canadian Mathematical Bulletin.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-010423chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-010423d259Slippery Rock University’s Theatre Department was recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for “Making Melrose,” the virtual musical film that it commissioned in 2021.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-010423dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-010423e259Nitin Sukhija, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of computer science, recently published two papers that were part of the proceedings at workshops and conferences in Italy and Germany.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-010423ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/122122a259|260The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education today unanimously selected Karen Riley to be the next president of Slippery Rock University following a nationwide search. The appointment takes effect July 1, 2023.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/122122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/122022a259|261Meghan may have been homeless once, but that time in her life doesn’t define her. This Slippery Rock University student’s full story is much more inspiring.  Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/122022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121522a259|261When Karah Donahey started working in the construction industry, she didn’t want to be known as the “young blonde girl.” She just wanted to be thought of as someone who knew what they were doing. Now a senior civil engineering major at Slippery Rock University, Donahey, is poised to use her experience coupled with an affordable degree at SRU, to advance even further in career as an engineer.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/121522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121022a259|320More than 580 Slippery Rock University students became graduates, Dec. 10, as SRU conducted its 2022 fall commencement ceremony at Morrow Field House. Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/121022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120922a259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees approved several action items at its quarterly business meeting, Dec. 9, at the Russell Wright Alumni House. As part of the University’s presidential search process, the trustees recommended two candidates to the Pennsylvania Board of Governors; they approved a new fee rate for the Rock Life program, a new faculty liaison to the council, and two naming resolutions; they also issued a commendation and a surprise scholarship to an SRU student for heroism. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/120922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120922b259|320Slippery Rock University’s Office for Inclusive Excellence hosted its Multicultural Graduation, Dec. 8Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/120922bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/holiday-card-2022259|288Happy holidays and a happy New Year from Slippery Rock University. We hope you enjoy the 2022 SRU Holiday Video Card.Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/holiday-card-2022http://www.sru.edu/news/120722a259|320Slippery Rock University’s final exams for the fall semester are occurring this week, Dec. 6-10. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/120722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120622a259|292Devin Goda caught a lot of passes as a football player at Slippery Rock University, enough to catch a few looks from NFL scouts. Now he’s  getting looks from millions as a professional model for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Goda, a 2011 SRU graduate, is only the third permanent male model in the 50-year history of “The Price is Right.”Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/120622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120622b259|260Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees will meet Dec. 8-9. The quarterly business meeting will be held 11 a.m., Dec. 9. All committee meetings will take place in the Russell Wright Alumni House.Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/120622bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/120522b259|295Slippery Rock University will host its 2022 fall commencement ceremony, 11 a.m., Dec. 10, at the Morrow Field House. There are more than 580 students eligible to graduate and participate in the ceremony. Graduate students and undergraduates from each of SRU’s five colleges will receive their degrees in one ceremony.  Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/120522bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/120222a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized in the Washington Monthly's 2022 College Guide and Rankings as a top Master’s University and included on its list of “Best Bang for the Buck” colleges. Washington Monthly’s editors rank four-year schools based on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research and providing opportunities for public service.  Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/120222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120222b259|320Groups representing Slippery Rock University helped local families by participating in the Elf Project, organized by SRU’s offices of Community-Engaged Learning and Global Engagement.Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/120222bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-113022a259Fourteen members of the Slippery Rock University community were inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Chapter 297, earlier this month. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-113022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-113022b259Frank Tsai, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor, received the Outstanding Professor Award at the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association National Conference. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-113022bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-113022c259Jeffery Musyt and Jim Anthony recently demonstrated an intersection between mathematics and art at the Carnegie Science Center’s SciTech Days in Pittsburgh.Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-113022chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-113022d259Alice Del Vecchio, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor, received the Special Lifetime Achievement Award from the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-113022dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-113022e259Slippery Rock University’s College of Education was recently granted national accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-113022ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/112922a259|320The capstone art projects of five Slippery Rock University seniors from the Bachelor of Fine Arts program are being displayed at two exhibitions at the Martha Gault Art Gallery through Dec. 8. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/112922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112822a259|288The Slippery Rock University Dance Department will present its Fresh Moves Showcase, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2, and 2 p.m., Dec. 3, in the Stoner West Dance Studio Theater. This concert will feature dances representing a variety of genres choreographed by SRU dance students.Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/112822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112122a259The diversity found on college campuses is one of the reasons why attending college is a transformative experience. For many students, college may be the first time they’ve had the opportunity to talk to and learn from people with vastly different backgrounds than their own. Right now, approximately 12% of Slippery Rock University students have self-identified as underrepresented minorities. For Anthony Jones, SRU’s new chief diversity officer, this number represents opportunities: to bring new perspectives to campus, to create new student pipelines and to help create a vibrant campus community. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/112122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111622a259|288The Slippery Rock University Theatre Department is hosting a mainstage musical production “Head over Heels.” Daily performances are 7:30 p.m., Nov. 17-19 and Nov. 21, and 2 p.m., Nov. 20, at the Miller Theatre inside the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available online at sru.edu/tickets or at the door prior to each performance. The cost is $12 for SRU students and $15 for general admission. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/111622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/11522a259|261Two Slippery Rock University students interned with local manufacturers as part of the state’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program. Through this program, SRU interns learn manufacturing industry protocols, receive safety training, and are challenged by mentors to develop methods of assessing and optimizing manufacturing processes and reducing building energy, water and waste, all of which to lower operating costs and make companies more competitive in their markets. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/11522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111522a259Allison Peiritsch, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of strategic communication and media, recently began a one-year term as president of the New York State Communication Association.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111522b259Keeshia Booker, Slippery Rock University assistant director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, has been selected for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education’s inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Keepers of the Flame Award.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111522bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111522c259Patrick McGinty, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of languages, literatures, cultures and writing, has recently published four essays and reviews in online magazines and journals.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111522chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111522d259In honor of November being National Caregivers Month, Colleen Cooke, a Slippery Rock University professor of recreational therapy, hosted a laughter therapy session for caregivers of patients at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals, Nov. 2Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111522dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111522e259Dallas Jackson, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of physical and health education, hosted a disability sport awareness and education program for middle and high school students aimed at influencing their attitudes toward individuals with disabilities.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111522ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/111422a290|259After nearly two months together under the same roof, Kellee Gnipp needed peace of mind before leaving her daughter overnight in the neonatal intensive care unit at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. That’s when nurses wheeled in a cart full of children’s books and recording devices that were donated to the hospital from Slippery Rock University’s Physician Assistant Program. The nurses told Gnipp that she can read the book into a heart-shaped recorder and her daughter, Kenni, would be able to hear her mother’s voice even while they were apart. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/111422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111122a259|320Slippery Rock University hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 11, at the Russell Wright Alumni House. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/111122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111022a259Four candidates vying to become the next president of Slippery Rock University will be on campus for interviews, Nov. 28 to Dec. 2. During that time, the SRU community will have the opportunity to engage directly in the search process by meeting candidates at forums according to their constituent groups.Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/111022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110922a290|259First responders run to where help is needed most. Sometimes that means going where few others are willing to go, where danger lurks on the other side of the door. Police officers like Jeff Hollidge do this every time they serve an arrest warrant. The 35-year-old has spent his 12-year career in law enforcement running to danger. But now, as a student at Slippery Rock University, Hollidge is running to a different kind of uncertainty and need. He is changing his career and becoming a school teacher. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/110922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110522a259|320Slippery Rock University’s Admissions Office conducted an Undergraduate Open House, Nov. 5, for prospective first-year and transfer students and their families.Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/110522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110422a259|292Slippery Rock University is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony, 11 a.m., Nov. 11, at the Russell Wright Alumni House. The event is free and open to the public. Military veterans are also invited to a Veterans Day breakfast, 9:30 a.m., Nov. 11, at the Alumni House. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/110422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110422b259|320Daniel Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, made his regular visit to Slippery Rock University, Nov. 4, to meet with select groups of faculty, students, executives and administrative staff.Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/110422bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/103122a259|320The Slippery Rock University/Student Government Association Preschool and Child Care Center hosted its annual Halloween Parade on Oct. 31.Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/103122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/103122b259|291Green is not just an official school color at Slippery Rock University, it’s also how the Princeton Review describes SRU as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges. The Princeton Review named SRU to its "Guide to Green Colleges: 2023 Edition." SRU has appeared on the list each year since 2010 when the Princeton Review started annually recognizing institutions for their commitments to the environment and sustainability. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/103122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102722a259Sarah Kuehn, a Slippery Rock University associate professor, co-authored the recently published article which appeared in the Journal of Experimental Criminology. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102722b259Nikhil Ahuja, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health, recently has a paper published in the Substance Use and Misuse Journal. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102722bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102722c259Boris Brimkov, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, recently wrote two peer-reviewed papers that were published in algebra and computing journals.Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102722chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102722d259Sarah Kuehn and Cindy LaCom organized the inaugural Voices for Juvenile Justice Conference earlier this month in Pittsburgh.Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102722dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102722e259Ursula Payne, a Slippery Rock University professor, was the movement director of a recently released dance film, “Obi Mbu (The Primordial House): An Igbo Creation Myth”Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102722ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/102422a259|320The Slippery Rock University Dance Department hosted its annual Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert, Oct. 22, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center.Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/102422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102122a259Heroes can take many different forms. Whether emerging from a phone booth wearing a cape, storming a battlefield wearing camouflage, or walking into an operating room wearing scrubs, heroes answer the call wherever, whenever and however is needed. So when a Slippery Rock University student recently saw a fiery crash on the Pennsylvania turnpike, he charged in wearing his fatigues and became a hero himself. Sgt. David Duffey, a senior dual criminology and criminal justice and psychology major from Midway, was driving back to Slippery Rock, Oct. 16, from his weekend training drill in Somerset County.Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/102122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101822a259|292“Sing. Move. Play.” Slippery Rock University is hosting this aptly named event for families with children as part of its Early Childhood and Elementary Music Community Engagement Initiative. “Boo” could also be added to the title, as this will be a Halloween-themed version of the event. “Sing. Move. Play.” will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Oct. 22, in the Swope Music Hall Band Room, Room G9. The event is free and open to the public. Families, caregivers, and elementary-school-aged children are invited to attend and wear their Halloween costumes.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/101822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101722a259|288The Slippery Rock University Dance Department will host its annual Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 22, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. The Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert features dances created by SRU dance faculty as well as internationally known guest artists. This year’s guest artist is Helen Simoneau, and there will be a historical reconstruction of a work by modern dance pioneer Martha Graham. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/101722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101722b259|320The Slippery Rock University Theatre Department’s first production of the 2022-23 season is “Pride and Prejudice,” an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel by Kate Hamill that is directed by Laura Smiley, SRU associate professor of theatre. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/101722bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/101722c259|320The Black Action Society at Slippery Rock University celebrated its 50th anniversary, Oct. 16, with a Homecoming weekend reception.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/101722chttp://www.sru.edu/news/101522a259|320Slippery Rock University celebrated its annual Homecoming weekend, Oct. 14-16, under the theme of "Feeling '22," with a bevy of activities, including the parade, tailgate parties and football game, which saw SRU defeat Gannon, 40-14.Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/101522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101422a259|261For decades, it was assumed that engineering labs had to be expansive, dedicated buildings filled with expensive equipment. And in many universities, that’s still the case. However, more and more of these labs are suffering from underutilization, inefficient space usage and poor functionality, necessitating expensive renovations. When Slippery Rock University added mechanical and civil engineering programs to the School of Engineering, SRU opted for a solution that still involves state-of-the-art equipment but that uses space in a more innovative fashion. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/101422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101322a259|320More than 80 employers were at Slippery Rock University's Smith Student Center Ballroom Oct. 13 to recruit candidates for jobs and internships as part of the annual Safety Management Career and Internship Expo.Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/101322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101322b259|320U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, from Pennsylvania’s 16th congressional district, and two representatives from his office visited Slippery Rock University, Oct. 13.Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/101322bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/101122a259|291The Princeton Review recognized Slippery Rock University on its "Best Northeastern" list as part of its "2023 Best College: Region by Region" guide. SRU is one of only 23% of the nation's four-year colleges to earn the distinction of “regional best” by the Princeton Review editors. Schools are grouped into five zones –– Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West and International. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/101122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101122b259|320The University Program Board at Slippery Rock University hosted a “Blast from the Past” event, Oct. 11 on The Quad, that corresponds with this week’s Homecoming activities.Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/101122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/093022a259|320The second annual “Windows of Slippery Rock University” community art exhibit is on display through Oct. 31. This project, hosted by the SRU Art Department and the Martha Gault Art Gallery, features 85 pieces of two-dimensional art created by members of the SRU community that are displayed externally on the windows of 12 campus buildings.Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/093022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092822a259Betsy Kemeny, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of recreational therapy, received the 2022 ATRA Presidential Citation at the annual conference of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association in Birmingham, Alabama.Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092822b259Tami Micsky, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of social work, contributed to the soon-to-be-published book, "Active Learning Lessons, Activities, and Assignments for the Modern Social Work Educator.”Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092822bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092822c259Jana Asher, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of mathematics and statistics, presented her research at the 11th International Conference on Teaching Statistics in Rosario, Argentina, Sept. 16. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092822chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092822d259Brittany Nwachuku, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of social work, has been elected as president to the Association of Oncology Social Workers. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092822dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092822e259Shahriar Gias, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of management and marketing, was recently featured in a WalletHub article about Chase credit cards.Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092822ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/092822a259|320Slippery Rock University President William Behre hosted three state legislators, Sept. 28, to tour recent renovations to campus, including the new engineering labs in the Physical Therapy Building, the Strain Safety Building, and Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/092822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092722b259|320Slippery Rock University students from a Fiber Arts class, taught by Barbara Westman, professor of art, created 16 outdoor banners that are being displayed around campus as part of an experiential digital global engagement project titled “Global Cultures: Sri Lanka.”Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/092722bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092722a259|320Officials from London's New Year's Day Parade and Festival were at Slippery Rock University, Sept. 26, to formally invite the Marching Pride, SRU’s marching band, to perform in the 2024 London's New Year's Day Parade in London, England. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/092722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092422a259|320There was a bevy of activity in the Slippery Rock community, Sept. 24, as Slippery Rock Development hosted its annual VillageFest, which included more than 100 craft and food vendors, live entertainment, kids activities, games and more. Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/092422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092322a259|320Slippery Rock University’s Dance Department hosted its annual 60 x 60 x 60 dance concert, Sept. 22, at Stoner West, featuring 60 dance performances by SRU students to 60 pieces of music, each of which were 60 seconds long. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/092322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092322b259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees approved the University’s proposed budget for 2022-23 at the council’s quarterly business meeting, Sept. 23, at the Smith Student Center. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/092322bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092322c259|288The Clarks and The Stickers performed at Slippery Rock University’s Miller Theater, Sept. 23, as concertgoers enjoyed two of the most popular bands from the Pittsburgh region. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/092322chttp://www.sru.edu/news/092122a259|288Reading assignments for first-year students at many universities can especially be onerous. But for this year’s Slippery Rock University students, one reading assignment could be considered downright delightful. In addition to many SRU students reading “The Book of Delights” by a New York Times Best Seller, everyone will have a chance to meet the author, Ross Gay. Gay will read an excerpt of “The Book of Delights” and sign copies at an event called Common Read, 7 p.m., Sept. 27, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/092122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092122b259|320Slippery Rock University students from the 3-D Design art class, taught by Emily Elliott, assistant professor of art, created inflatable sculptures that were installed around the Art Building, Sept. 20, for three hours during the class period. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/092122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092022a259|260Slippery Rock University today announced the appointment of Samantha Swift as interim vice president for university advancement. Swift has worked at SRU since 2011 and assumed the role, Sept. 19, after Dennis Washington, former vice president for university advancement, accepted a position at Drexel University. Swift has nearly 30 years of higher education experience, including the last two years as SRU’s executive director of development and advancement services and the previous nine years as director of development. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/092022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091922a259|260Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees will meet Sept. 22-23. The quarterly business meeting will be held 11 a.m., Sept. 23. All committee meetings will take place in the Smith Student Center, Room 321.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/091922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091622a259Mark O’Connor, a Slippery Rock University professor of languages, literatures, cultures and writing, wrote a chapter in a recently published book from University Press of Mississippi, “Contagious Imagination: The Work and Art of Lynda Barry.”Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091622b259Lauren Moran, Slippery Rock University director of student engagement and leadership, has been elected to serve as National Vice President of Sigma Sigma Sigma. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091622bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091622c259Jessica Hall-Wirth, a Slippery Rock University professor of special education, was recently featured on the “Maximizing Outcomes” podcast with financial adviser, Jim McGovern, of the McGovern Wealth Group.Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091622chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091622d259Nikhil Ahuja, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health, was recently published in two professional journals.Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091622dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091622e259Two of Slippery Rock University’s engineering programs, industrial system engineering and petroleum and natural gas engineering, received accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology on Aug. 31.Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091622ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091622f259Patrick McGinty, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of languages, literatures, cultures and writing, was a guest on Automotive News’ podcast, “Shift.” Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091622fhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091522a259|292You don’t have to be 22 years old to be “Feeling ’22” at Slippery Rock University this year. SRU students, alumni and friends of the University young and old are invited to celebrate SRU’s 2022 Homecoming festivities, Oct. 14-16. This year’s events, under the theme of “Feeling ’22” as a nod to a song by pop star Taylor Swift, include tailgate parties, sporting events, alumni awards dinners, and, of course, the annual parade. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/091522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091422a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Dance Department is hosting its first concert of the academic year with two presentations of its annual 60 x 60 x 60 concert, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Sept. 22, at the Dance Studio Theater in Stoner West. The concert features 60 dance performances by SRU students to 60 pieces of music, each of whichare 60 seconds long. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at sru.universitytickets.com. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/091422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091422b259Slippery Rock University’s enrollment has begun to show signs of rebounding, despite the changing demographics and preferences of students and employers in the state and region. First-year enrollment is the highest it’s been since 2019 and there continues to be strong demand for the academic and life experience SRU offers. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/091422bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091222a259|291The U.S. News & World Report today released its 2022-23 Best Colleges rankings and Slippery Rock University appeared on three of the national publication’s lists. SRU ranked 85th on the “Best Regional Universities North” list and 24th for “Top Public Schools – Regional Universities North.” SRU also ranked 16th among regional universities in the North for “Most Innovative Schools.” Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/091222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090922a290|259Networking is always touted as a great way to land a job after graduating. One Slippery Rock University graduate took this advice to heart, just not in the way others typically do. He landed his first job by tapping into one of the most powerful networks in the world – and not a super exclusive club or fraternity, but the supercomputers at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing facility at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. This is where Adam Schultz, a 2022 SRU graduate with degrees in computer science and philosophy, was recently hired as a site reliability engineer within the Operations Technology Group at NERSC. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/090922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090922b259|320Two Paralympians from the U.S. national goalball teams were at Slippery Rock University, Sept. 9, playing goalball with SRU students on a court that was installed in Morrow Field House.Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/090922bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/090722a259|260The Slippery Rock University Foundation, Inc., board of directors has hired Dave Hollenbaugh as the foundation’s executive director. The SRU Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) organization that supports Slippery Rock University and its students through charitable gifts, scholarships and other resources. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/090722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090722a259Nitin Sukhija, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of computer science and director of SRU’s Center for Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing, collaborated as a co-editor for the recently published book “Cybersecurity and High-Performance Computing Environments: Integrated Innovations, Practices, and Applications.” Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090722b259Brett Barnett, a Slippery Rock University professor of strategic communication and media, presented at the annual National Homeland Security Conference in Cleveland this July for an event hosted by the National Homeland Security Association for public health, counterterrorism, crisis and disaster response, cybersecurity and infrastructure security professionals. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090722bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090722c259Two Slippery Rock University alumni presented their master’s research at the Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this summer, along with Dean DeNicola, professor of biology.Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090722chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090722d259Brian Danielson, director of the Slippery Rock University Center for Teaching and Learning, and Danette DiMarco, professor of languages, literatures, cultures, and writing, wrote a chapter titled “Beyond the Suspicions of Online Learning: A Case for Return Design” in the Modern Language Association's new book, “Teaching Literature in the Online Classroom.”Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090722dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090722e259Sara Tours, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of elementary education and early childhood, was selected by the Consortium for Transatlantic Studies and Scholarships to teach an education course for college students on leadership and advocacy at the University of Alcala in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, for one month in spring 2023. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090722ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/083122a259|320The Slippery Rock University Art Department’s Martha Gault Art Gallery is presenting the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh New Members Exhibition, now through Nov. 3, after hosting an opening reception, Aug. 30.Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/083122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083022a259Marnie Jo Petray-Covey was one of 10 featured higher education experts offering advice in a recent episode of THE Campus podcast by Times Higher Education.Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083022b259Becky Thomas, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of biology, recently co-authored a research article published in Society and Natural Resources.Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083022bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083022c259Slippery Rock University’s Police Department has recently become fully accredited by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083022chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083022d259Sunita Peacock contributed a chapter in a recently published book about the British film director Gurinder Chadha.Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083022dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083022e259Aaron Galligan-Stierle, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of theatre, acted in the Tony award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival this summer for his ninth season.Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083022ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/082922a259Welcome to The Rock where any and everything is possible! Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/082922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082622a259|320The first week of the fall semester at Slippery Rock University is in the books, but the Week of Welcome festivities and events continue through Aug. 31.Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/082622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082422a259Jason Ehrhart enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2005 because he “wanted to serve for other people.” After he was wounded in Iraq and became an amputee, he remained active alongside fellow military veterans despite using a wheelchair. But last week at Slippery Rock University, he tried a different kind of service –– this time with a tennis racket. That’s because Ehrhart was one of 15 veterans to participate in a program at SRU’s Aebersold Student Recreation Center, Aug. 19, part of the University’s partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/082422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082322a259Slippery Rock University's Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling program received accreditation this July from the board of directors of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082322b259Chris Maltman, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of biology, co-authored a paper that was published in the journal Archives of Microbiology describing new bacterial genus and two new species Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082322bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082322c259Slippery Rock University students and professors presented workshops and research at the 2022 Civic Learning & Democratic Engagement meeting in Minneapolis this June.Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082322chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082322d259Betsy Kemeny and Heather Bright participated in an adaptive Tai Chi training with VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System this AugustTue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082322dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082322e259Slippery Rock University has been awarded $171,885 from the National Science Foundation for a project under the direction of Tim Smith, an associate professor of physical therapy.Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082322ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/082222a259|320Aug. 22 was the first day of the 2022 Fall semester at Slippery Rock University as students made their way to classes on campus for the first time in nearly four months.Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/082222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081922a259|320Slippery Rock University hosted "Welcome to SRU Day,” Aug. 19, as more than 1,500 students attended New Student Convocation at Morrow Field House.Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/081922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081822a290|259Two Slippery Rock University musicians earned spots to perform alongside musicians from all over the world as part of a wind ensemble this summer in the Czech Republic. Victoria Lewis, a senior music education major from Warren, Ohio, and Joey Caponera, a 2021 SRU graduate with a degree in music education, performed at World Association of School Bands and Ensembles Youth Wind Orchestra, July 18-24, in Prague. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/081822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081822b259|320More than 1,500 first-year and transfer students moved into Slippery Rock University residence halls, Aug. 18, kicking off the University’s annual Week of Welcome.Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/081822bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/081622a290|259Slippery Rock University students are often doing cutting-edge work in their field of study or disciplines, but one SRU student is getting attention on a national television show for taking the phrase literally. Eric Finch, a junior safety management major from Harmony and amateur bladesmith, will appear on an episode of “Forged in Fire,” a reality show where contestants forge bladed weapons for the approval of a panel of judges and a cash prize. The show featuring Finch will air 9 p.m., Aug. 17, on the History Channel. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/081622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-081622a259Jana Asher, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of mathematics and statistics, has been elected to the board of directors of the American Statistical Association, the largest professional society of statisticians in the world.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-081622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-081622b259Brittany Fleming has been awarded the Distinguished Adviser Award for Multimedia Advising by the College Media Association.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-081622bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-081622c259Jennifer Willford, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of psychology, has been recognized by the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention as an innovative scientist.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-081622chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-081622d259Yvonne Eaton-Stull wrote a chapter “The Gifts We Receive from Animals,” a book edited by Lori Kogan in which professionals engaged in therapy work discuss the unique impact animals have in the lives of those they help. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-081622dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-081622e259Bret Rogowitz, a Slippery Rock University instructor of homeland/corporate security and leadership, was selected as the U.S. Army Cadet Command Recruiting Operations Officer of the year. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-081622ehttp://www.sru.edu/news/081222a259|320Daniel Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, visited Slippery Rock University, Aug. 12. Greenstein met with members of SRU’s council of trustees and toured the University’s new engineering laboratories in the Physical Therapy Building.Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/081222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081122a290|259Olivia Kaminski admits she didn’t know what imidacloprid was before agreeing to conduct research at Slippery Rock University studying its effects on human cells. But it’s possible that she, and anyone who eats non-organic produce from the grocery store, has eaten foods containing imidacloprid, the most widely used insecticide in the world. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/081122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081022a259|261In addition to his job as a chef at a local restaurant, Elijah Saesan is cooking up some geometric manifolds as a student researcher at Slippery Rock University this summer. A junior mathematics major from Rice’s Landing, south of Pittsburgh, Saesan is working closely with Kirk McDermott, assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, on a faculty-student research project funded by SRU’s Summer Collaborative Research Experience grant program, which helps introduce undergraduate students to the world of academic research. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/081022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080922a259|260Beginning in the fall of 2023, first-year full-time students will be required to live in University housing and purchase a meal plan for their freshman and sophomore years. From improving retention rates to better grades, decades of research has shown that living on campus results in a more productive and rewarding experience for students compared to those who live off-campus. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/080922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080422a259The traditional Week of Welcome at Slippery Rock University was created so first-year students could get acclimated to college life and living away from home for the first time. For faculty, staff and returning students, WOW is one of the things that makes SRU a special place to learn and work and a time to welcome the new members of the campus community. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/080422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080222a259|288The Clarks and The Stickers are coming to The Rock. Slippery Rock University will present a VillageFest concert featuring two of the most popular bands from the Pittsburgh region, Sept. 23 at the Miller Theater inside the Performing Arts Center. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/080222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080122a259|288Tyler Anderson is certainly “dialed” in to his summer internship this summer at the School of American Ballet in New York City. Anderson, a Slippery Rock University senior dual dance and modern languages and cultures major from Allison Park, is among a select few college students working this summer through DIAL, the Diversity in Arts Leadership internship program, administered by the Americans for the Arts, a nonprofit organization that advances the arts and arts education. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/080122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072722a259|292Roxanne Dunn, a 2020 Slippery Rock University graduate and former pole vaulter, is regaining her ability to walk with assistance following a 2021 car accident in Butler County that left her ability to move on her own and have a normal life in doubt. Now living at home in Dover, Ohio, she’s coming to terms with what recovery and walking means to her. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/072722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072222a259|291Slippery Rock University was recently recognized by Colleges of Distinction (COD) for its dedication to helping military service members and military veterans overcome obstacles and achieve success. COD, an online guide for college-bound students, awarded SRU the 2022-23 Military Support Colleges of Distinction.   Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/072222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072022a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Department of Dance took its award-winning Palenque company to downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 16 to perform at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s (AWAACC) S.T.E.A.M. Family Day. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/072022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071922a259|320Slippery Rock University's Macoskey Center for Sustainability Education and Research hosted a summer day camp, July 18, for children ages 7-12Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/071922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071822a259|260In a special meeting conducted virtually on July 18, the Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees voted to rescind a proposed 2% tuition increase for 2022-23 that was previously forwarded to the Office of the Chancellor, Dec. 10, 2021. This was done in response to the recently approved state 2022-23 budget providing additional funding to Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. This action ensures that SRU’s tuition will remain the same for four straight years. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/071822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071822b259|320Slippery Rock University’s Dance Department is hosting the FORGE Summer Dance Intensive, July 9-22. This program consists of a professional training workshop for dancers ages 15-18 and a college program for dancers older than 18.Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/071822bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/071522a259|291Colleges of Distinction has named Slippery Rock University a 2022-23 Equity & Inclusion College of Distinction in recognition of its dedication to equal opportunity for all students, faculty and staff. Institutions awarded the Equity & Inclusion badge are recognized for making “a concerted effort to promote fair treatment and access at all levels, with resources and programming that grant extra support to underrepresented communities.” COD is an online guide for college-bound students that honors colleges and universities throughout the U.S. for their excellence. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/071522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071522b259|320Forty-nine students from the Slippery Rock University Doctor of Physical Therapy program received their white coats at a ceremony, July 15, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/071522bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/071322a259|292The largest gift ever contributed by a private individual to Slippery Rock University is even larger than expected. Last year, SRU received a record $1.1 million gift from the estate of Joseph McCandless, who passed away Jan. 14, 2020. The gift total now exceeds $1.8 million with the McCandless estate donating an additional $700,000 on June 24. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/071322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071222a259|261The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is issuing 66% fewer teacher certifications than it did just a decade ago. This, combined with a surge in teacher retirements over the last few years, has created an alarming shortage of teachers in school districts across the state. Slippery Rock University, a longtime leader in teacher preparation, thinks it has a solution to this challenge – career changers. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/071222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071122a294|259Slippery Rock University is mourning the death of head women's basketball coach Bobby McGraw, who passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 10.Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/071122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070822a259|291Slippery Rock University has been honored by Colleges of Distinction for how well SRU prepares students for their next step after graduation. Colleges of Distinction, an online guide for college-bound students that honors colleges and universities throughout the U.S. for their excellence, recognized SRU with a 2022-23 Career Development badge. This badge isawarded to schools for their outstanding ability to prepare their students for their careers through integrated career exploration and preparation, accessible programs and career-centered staff. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/070822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070622a259|261Following an external review by independent consultants, Slippery Rock University will continue to offer its Rock Life program, which provides students with intellectual or developmental disabilities a path to competitive employment and lifelong wellness. Beginning in fall 2023, Rock Life will institute a redesigned curriculum as part of a four-year program. The external review included interviews with SRU administration and faculty; Rock Life program staff; Rock Life students, coaches and parents; representatives of the Student Affairs and Student Life offices; and community stakeholders. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/070622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070122a259|291Slippery Rock University's nursing programs earned a national endorsement from the Colleges of Distinction (COD), an online guide for college-bound students that honors colleges and universities throughout the U.S. for their excellence. In addition to being named a 2022-23 College of Distinction, SRU received specialized recognition for its undergraduate nursing programs, which includes an online Bachelor of Science in nursing program for registered nurses.Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/070122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062922a259|320Slippery Rock University’s Recreational Therapy Program is hosted its annual Camp ROCK: Recreational Opportunities Connecting Kids, June 20 to July 1.Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/062922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062922b294|259Compared to their parents and grandparents, today’s college students suffer from obesity at much higher rates. Wenhao Liu, a Slippery Rock University professor of physical and health education, and Istvan Kovacs, an SRU associate professor of physical and health education, are trying to understand how to reverse that trend by studying more than 400 students who have taken SRU’s Wellness Through Movement class. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/062922bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/062722a259|292A.J. Williams is a couple of months away from starting his senior year at Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, but this student could be just a couple of years away from becoming a teacher. Williams was one of 11 high school students with an interest in teaching careers who attended the RockTEACH Summer Institute at Slippery Rock University, June 21-23. The program is intended to diversify the teacher workforce by promoting teacher education to underrepresented-minority high school students from low- to moderate-income households. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/062722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062422a259|291Slippery Rock University’s education programs earned a national endorsement from the Colleges of Distinction, an online guide for college-bound students that honors colleges and universities throughout the U.S. for their excellence. In addition to being named a 2022-23 College of Distinction, SRU received specialized recognition for their College of Education’s undergraduate experience. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/062422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062322a294|259Slippery Rock University today announced that Ursula Payne will serve as interim associate provost for the 2022-23 academic year. Payne, who is currently a professor of dance, will begin her new administrative role July 18. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/062322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062222a259|292Kathy Contres, a 1977 Slippery Rock University graduate, was recently part of the first-ever, all-women honor flight, as more than 100 female veterans of the U.S. armed forces traveled by chartered plane from Sanford, Florida, to Washington, D.C., to visit the veterans memorials and other attractions in the nation’s capital. Contres was surprised to find even more recognition with her portrait displayed in the National Museum of the United States Navy for being one of the Navy's highest ranking Hispanic female line officers.Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/062222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062122a259|292More than 20,000 children living in southern Sudan lost their families, their homes and nearly all hope in 1987 because of a brutal civil war. Known as the “Lost Boys of Sudan,” these children walked more than a thousand miles to various refugee camps during the years that followed. Half of them died. Gabriel Ajang was among the survivors. A 2007 Slippery Rock University graduate, Ajang recently authored a children’s book to preserve the stories he was told before he was orphaned. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/062122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061822a259|320Prospective first-year and transfer college students got to experience The Rock, as Slippery Rock University hosted a Summer Open House, June 18.Sat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/061822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061722a259|291Slippery Rock University’s business programs earned a national endorsement from the Colleges of Distinction, an online guide for college-bound students that honors colleges and universities throughout the U.S. for their excellence. In addition to being named a 2022-23 College of Distinction, SRU received specialized recognition for business. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/061722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061522a259|292School’s out for summer, but day camps are in at Slippery Rock University. SRU’s Macoskey Center for Sustainability Education and Research, along with the Storm Harbor Equestrian Center, are hosting various summer day camps for children ages 7-12. This year marks the first time in more than 20 years that the Macoskey Center is hosting regular summer day camps. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/061522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061422a259First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, and Slippery Rock University today announced a new agreement to bring FNB’s banking services, innovative digital technology and financial education to the SRU community. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/061422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061322a290|259Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States and the anniversary of the news reaching Texas on June 19, 1865. But refuge and freedom from bondage was realized for many former slaves who reached Pennsylvania decades prior on stops along what is known as the Underground Railroad. A Slippery Rock University student heard about such settlements in his community and decided to investigate further for a research paper that became more than just a class assignment.Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/061322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061022a259|291Slippery Rock University continues to be recognized for its commitment to helping students learn, grow and succeed as SRU was named a 2022-23 College of Distinction, a Pennsylvania College of Distinction, and a Public College of Distinction. This marks the ninth consecutive year that SRU garnered these accolades from Colleges of Distinction, which is an online guide for college-bound students that honors colleges and universities throughout the U.S. for their excellence. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/061022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060822a259|292A lot can be accomplished within a decade after graduating from Slippery Rock University, and that’s why the SRU Alumni Association continues to recognize young and recent alumni with the Rock Solid 10 Under 10, which will be presented at a ceremony, June 11, at the Smith Student Center. The award honors SRU alumni who graduated no more than 10 years ago and who have significant professional and personal accomplishments. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/060822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060622a259|262Those who use medicine to treat high blood pressure must be aware of the harmful side effects. Researchers at Slippery Rock University, however, are using one type of blood pressure medication for its beneficial side effects. They aren’t ingesting the drug but rather creating compounds with it that could treat completely different ailments such as bacterial infections. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/060622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060322a259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees took action on several items and honored a late SRU alumnus and a retiring SRU administrator at the council’s quarterly business meeting, June 3, at the Smith Student Center. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/060322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060122a290|259Awareness of culture and context are important in any classroom, but they particularly need to be assessed by music educators who might consider incorporating anything from Beethoven to Beyonce in their programming. Faculty-student research projects at Slippery Rock University are examining the social and emotional aspects of music education, as well as the differences between types of school districts for which programming is implemented. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/060122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/053122a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet June 2-3. Committee meetings scheduled for both days, as well as the 11 a.m., June 3, quarterly business meeting, will take place in the Smith Student Center, Room 321.Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/053122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/053122b259|320There was one more graduation ceremony at Slippery Rock University this academic year. The SRU/Slippery Rock Student Government Association Preschool and Child Care Center hosted its 2022 Preschool Graduation, May 31.Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/053122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/052722a290|259There are many ways to ease the ongoing stress to the world’s supply chain, and one way is by developing better manufacturing techniques, especially ones that can be used by small businesses. A faculty-student research team at Slippery Rock University is working on a project using a conveyor belt 3D printer in a process known as additive manufacturing. Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/052722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052522a290|259Pre-kindergarten programs such as preschool, child care and Head Start are critical to a child’s development. Michelle Amodei, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of elementary education and early childhood, has been studying this aspect of early childhood development for years. And when administrators at Grove City Area School District approached Amodei with concerns of lack of participation in pre-K programs by their students, she offered to take up a research project with the help of one of her students who graduated from Grove City Area. Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/052522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052322a259|291Money.com has named Slippery Rock University to its 2022 Best Colleges list, ranking the top colleges and universities for students’ investments. Money scored more than 600 institutions based on quality, affordability and outcomes, to come up with its rankings. Using data such as net price of a degree, loan repayment rates, median earnings, and four other "value added" calculations, Money measured a school’s actual performance against its predicted performance. Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/052322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051922a294|259Slippery Rock University President William Behre today announced that Michael Zieg has been appointed interim provost, effective immediately and extending through the 2022-23 academic year. Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/051922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051922b259|292Being able to successfully communicate and relate to one another’s cultures are competencies that can benefit people engaged in business and the world at large. But for health care providers, cultural competencies can be the difference between life and death. A great example of this is how Spanish-speaking immigrants in the U.S. receive health care. Researchers at Slippery Rock University conducted a study examining how intercultural communication influences the acceptance of the best possible health care by Hispanic patients. Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/051922bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/051722a259|261Slippery Rock University students and three western Pennsylvania manufacturing companies will benefit from an internship program funded by Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development. Gov. Tom Wolf has announced SRU as the recipient of a $179,181 grant through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program, which will support a student internship program at food and beverage manufacturing facilities in Allegheny, Butler and Erie counties. Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/051722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051322a259|292On the final day of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6, Victoria Lightfoot suspected her school or maybe another teacher there was getting an award, but instead the Slippery Rock University graduate was presented the Milken Educator Award by the Milken Family Foundation, along with a check for $25,000. Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/051322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051122a294|259Researchers continue to study the short-term effects of a public health concern that became dire after a 2019 outbreak, which could have serious long-term health risks. This might sound like COVID-19, but it’s actually the use of e-cigarettes, also known as vaping. Nikhil Ahuja, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work, has been studying tobacco control for more than seven years, particularly the use of e-cigarettes, which contain nicotine and have become a problem among youths. Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/051122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051022a259|320Slippery Rock University's 2022 Spring Commencement ceremonies May 6-7 at Morrow Field House provided a time for celebration and individual expression.Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/051022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050922a259|260The search process for the next president of Slippery Rock University has begun with the formation of the search committee, an initial search committee meeting, and campus listening sessions with RPA Inc., the search firm retained to assist the University in finding a successor to SRU President William Behre. Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/050922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050922b294|259There are many intrepid reporters who would consider the way they find and gather stories to be adventurous, but the term “adventure journalism” was coined by a Slippery Rock University professor and her co-editors of a book on the topic, describing the type of reporting that was popular in America during the late 19th century. Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/050922bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/050922c294|259The search process for the next president of Slippery Rock University has begun with the formation of the search committee, an initial search committee meeting, and campus listening sessions with RPA Inc., the search firm retained to assist the University in finding a successor to SRU President William Behre.Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/050922chttp://www.sru.edu/news/050722a259|320More than 1,200 Slippery Rock University undergraduates had their degrees conferred as SRU hosted its spring commencement ceremonies, May 7, at Morrow Field House.Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/050722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050622a259John Silvestro, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of English, recently authored an article that was published in Technical Communication Quarterly, a peer-review journal of research focused on technical communication in academic, scientific, technical, business, governmental, and related organizational or social contexts.Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050622b259Tami Micsky, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work, recently led two online programs for the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors and Continued.com, an online continuing education provider.Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050622bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050622c259Jana Asher, a Slippery Rock University professor of mathematics and statistics, was appointed as the chair of the International Statistical Institute’s History of Statistics Committee.Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050622chttp://www.sru.edu/news/050622b259|320There were two ceremonies Friday night at Slippery Rock University. First, the U.S. Army ROTC program hosted its commissioning ceremony at the Smith Student Center, as 11 cadets were commissioned as officers with the rank of second lieutenant.Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/050622bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/050522a259|320Thirty-four graduates from Slippery Rock University’s class of 2022 Doctor of Occupational Therapy program presented their capstone research and participated in a pinning and award ceremony, May 4 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom, marking the completion of their three-year program.Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/050522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050422a259It’s finals week at Slippery Rock University and students can be seen on campus studying for their exams at various locations. Among the 660 acres and more than 60 buildings, there are many nooks you can find to hit the books. But which are the best places on campus? Two of SRU’s peer academic coaches, a group of students who work in the Center for Career and Academic Progress, have offered their recommendations of the top study spots at SRU.Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/050422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050322a259|320One of the many traditions at Slippery Rock University is the students enjoying Moonlight Breakfast the evening before final exams begin.Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/050322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050322a259Several Slippery Rock University faculty, students and alumni had their work presented at the 2022 SHAPE America National Convention and Expo, April 26-30, in New Orleans. Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050322b259|295Thirteen senior cadets from the U.S. Army ROTC program at Slippery Rock University received their branch assignments and they will soon be commissioned as officers with the rank of second lieutenant, including 11 who will participate in SRU’s commissioning ceremony, May 6, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/050322bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/050222a259|295More than 1,600 eligible graduates are expected to receive their degrees as Slippery Rock University hosts its spring 2022 commencement ceremonies, May 6-7, at Morrow Field House. The graduate studies ceremony is 6 p.m., May 6, followed by three undergraduate ceremonies May 7, with the College of Business at 9 a.m., the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Education at 1 p.m., and the College of Health, Engineering and Science at 5 p.m. Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/050222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050222b259|320May 2 was an important day at Slippery Rock University, and not because it was Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s birthday, but rather students at The Rock had their final day of classes for the spring 2022 semester.Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/050222bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042922a259Junko Yamamoto, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of secondary education and foundations of education, was selected to serve on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042922b259Kristina Benkeser, Slippery Rock University director of student health and wellness, was selected by the Ball State University Nursing Alumni Society as a recipient of its Outstanding Nursing Alumni award for 2022.Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042922bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042922a296|259The Slippery Rock University Presidential Search Committee has announced four virtual town hall meetings, set for May 5, for various campus and community groups to offer input on the selection process of SRU’s next president.Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042922b259|295Cadets from Slippery Rock University’s Army ROTC program were recognized for their outstanding achievements and leadership at the Frontier Battalion’s 2022 Spring Awards Ceremony, April 28, at the Slippery Rock Township Building. The Frontier Battalion consists of cadets from SRU and Clarion University. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042922bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042822a259|261Students in an electrical engineering class at Slippery Rock University are becoming less robotic in their learning by building robots from scratch. A semester-long project that combines several skills could have involved memorizing inputs and outputs of circuitry and computer code to program robots, but humans learning differently. A better approach is through competition and hands-on experiences. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042822b296|259The Slippery Rock University Presidential Search Committee has added two more listening sessions for April 29 in order to solicit input from members of the University community about the selection of SRU’s next president.Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042822bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042722a259|260Brooklyn Graham, a Slippery Rock University junior political science major from Kittanning, will be joining the SRU council of trustees as its next student trustee. Graham was selected to fill the one seat on the 12-member COT designated for a full-time SRU undergraduate student. The student trustee has the same voting privileges as other trustees. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042622a294|259When many people traditionally think of the American Midwest, the images of “amber waves of grain” and the stolid farmer come to mind, not groups of women factory workers or Black activists. Melissa Ford, a Slippery Rock University assistant history professor, was raised in Missouri, known as the Show Me State, and she authored a book to help show others that there’s more to the history of Midwestern cities than people, including her, were led to believe. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042622a259A Slippery Rock University interdisciplinary research team won an award for outstanding professional quantitative research by the Mid-Atlantic Region of the of the American Music Therapy Association. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042622b259Nanami Mano, a 2021 Slippery Rock University graduate with a doctoral degree in physical therapy, was awarded the Surge scholarship from the Rizing Tide Foundation, an organization with a mission to bridge the diversity gap in the physical therapy profession. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042622bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042522a259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees took another step forward in the process of selecting a new president for the University when they approved to recommend membership for the Presidential Search Committee to Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education for final approval, April 22, via Zoom. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042522b259|320After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, SRU hosted its annual Earth Fest celebration, April 23, at the Macoskey Center for Sustainability, Education and Research.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042522bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042522c290|259Coming to a speedway soon: Rock Racing. No, this is not some competitive sport for cavemen, but rather a new club at Slippery Rock University that is preparing for a green flag to drop on an upcoming intercollegiate auto racing circuit. This venture will take at least a year, but the Rock Racing Club at SRU has taken an important step by acquiring a car that was purchased by SRU’s School of Engineering. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042522chttp://www.sru.edu/news/042222a259The name of two awards at Slippery Rock University couldn’t be more fitting for describing what their recipients do: reducing and removing barriers for people with disabilities. The SRU President’s Commission for Disability Issues is presenting its 2022 Breaking Barriers Awards at a private ceremony on campus, April 25. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042222b259|320The Slippery Rock University Theatre Department’s production of the musical “The Fantasticks” opened April 22 in the Stoner East Black Box Theater.Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042222bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042222a259Jeffrey Musyt, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, has been elected program coordinator for the Math Circles for Students and Teachers Special Interest Group of the Mathematical Association of America. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042222b259Yvonne Eaton-Stull, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of public health and social work, wrote two chapters in a recently published book, Social Workers’ Desk Reference, Fourth Edition.Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042222bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042122a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Office of Student Engagement and Leadership presented its 2021-22 Rising Star Student Involvement Awards, April 20, at the Smith Student Center. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042022a259|261Slippery Rock University’s Holocaust Remembrance Program will offer a different type of message this year, but the goal remains the same: to educate the public about the genocide that took place during World War II. SRU will host “Reflections on the Holocaust: Reaching Across an Ocean,” 3:30 p.m., April 28, at the Miller Theater at the Performing Arts Center, sponsored by the SRU History, Political Science and Music departments. The event is free and open to the public. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/042022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041922a290|259Many Slippery Rock University students have interesting life experiences encountering both adversity and advocacy. One such example of is Madalyn Mote, a junior early childhood education major from Gibsonia. In 2016, Mote's younger brother, Nicholas, was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a disease in which the body fails to produce blood cells, and he was in need of bone marrow. Mote then sprang into action. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041922a259Isabella Jones, a Slippery Rock University senior secondary education-English major from Erie, won second place in the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention’s Isabel Sparks President’s Awards, given to the best presentations by active student members of Sigma Tau Delta, an international English honor society. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041922b259Three Slippery Rock University aquatics minors each received scholarships from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041922bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041822a290|259Have you ever wanted to learn what Slippery Rock University students are researching? SRU’s Symposium for Student Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity is the perfect opportunity to get a sampling of students’ work, and it can be done through the convenience of an online platform with the opportunity to chat live with presenters or watch recorded presentations. The symposium will occur April 21, online with live oral presentations and performances from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and poster presentations with live online chats with presenters from 12:30-1:45 p.m., which is Common Hour, a time on campus when there are no classes scheduled.Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041822b290|259The Slippery Rock Student Government Association recently elected its executive officers for the2022-23 academic year at Slippery Rock University. Hannah D’Egidio, a junior dual music education and political science major from Industry, was elected SGA president. Student voting was conducted April 4-6 on CORE, SRU’s online platform for student clubs and organizations, and nearly 800 votes were cast, the most since 2017. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041822bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041522a259|292With environmental concerns and sustainability continuing to be hot topics around the globe, there’s one way to engage in these issues locally, while also having fun, and that’s by attending Slippery Rock University’s Earth Fest celebration. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041522b259|320Slippery Rock University’s President’s Commission on Gender Identity, Expression and Sexual Orientation hosted its Night Out 2022, April 14, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom, as GIESO recognized the achievements of graduating seniors and presented the “Breaking the Silence” and Student Leadership awards.Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041522bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041522a259Boris Brimkov, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, recently co-wrote a paper that was published in a peer-reviewed journal and he presented at two conferences last month. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041522b259Judy Silva, a Slippery Rock University associate professor, librarian and archivist at Bailey Library, presented at the 2022 Art Libraries Society of North America Conference, April 8 in Chicago.Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041522bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041522c259|320More than 20 Slippery Rock University alumni contributed artwork to the SRU Art Alumni Exhibition, which was opened at the Martha Gault Art Gallery from March 23 to April 14 and culminated with a reception at the gallery, April 14.Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041522chttp://www.sru.edu/news/041422a290|259There are many national debates that make their way onto college campuses, from the made-for-television events featuring U.S. presidential candidates to made-from-social-media memes that spark conversations in classrooms and dining halls. Meanwhile, a national debate quite literally occurred at Slippery Rock University last week as the Debate Society at SRU hosted the 2022 National Educational Debate Association National Championship, April 8-9. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041422b259|288Bachelor of Fine Arts dance majors at Slippery Rock University will close the book on their research by finishing the epilogue, that is, presenting at “The Epilogue: a BFA Senior Dance Concert,” 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., April 23, at the Stoner West Dance Studio Theater. The concert, hosted by the SRU Dance Department, will feature choreography and performances by nine senior BFA dance students as well as work set by Atlanta-based choreographer Lashonda Johnson. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041422bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041422c259|320The Slippery Rock University Concert Band performed its annual Spring Concert, April 13, at Miller Theater.Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041422chttp://www.sru.edu/news/041322a294|259Like any emerging technology, driverless cars and autonomous vehicles have certain limitations, with everything from public acceptance and logistical concerns to costs and access. The same goes for people writing about the driverless car sector and describing what’s possible or what could happen in the industry. A Slippery Rock University professor is navigating new roads and contributing new ideas to the topic of driverless cars thanks to his creative outlet of fiction writing. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041222a259|261In the interest of Justice, the Criminology Club at Slippery Rock University recently welcomed a special guest to campus. “Justice” is the name of a 3-year-old German wirehaired pointer that is part of the K-9 unit with the Butler County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Harry Callithen and Justice visited with SRU students from the Criminology Club, April 8, at SRU’s ski lodge, for a presentation to show the capabilities of the K-9 unit to students who are aspiring law enforcement professionals. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041222b259|320In recognition of April being National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Victim Outreach Intervention Center in Butler County partnered with Slippery Rock University’s Office of Health Promotion and its HOPE Peer Educators to address sexual violence prevention.Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041222bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041222a259A team of three accounting students representing Slippery Rock University earned second-place honors at the 2022 Institute of Internal Auditors, Pittsburgh Chapter, Presentation Contest.Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041222b259The Rocket, the student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, won five categories in the 2022 Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Student Keystone Media Awards.Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041222bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041122a259|292Tales of dogs rescuing people might not seem so waggish now that health care providers, schools and other organizations are realizing the benefits of animal-assisted intervention and therapy. Just ask Nicole Osgood, a medical social worker for the Butler Health System. Osgood earned two degrees from Slippery Rock University and a certificate in animal-assisted social work, all while learning the impact of the human-animal bond through her classes and experiences with community outreach programs. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/041122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040822a294|259Academic advising by a professor is crucial to college students’ success, which is why each year Slippery Rock University recognizes its faculty with the President's Award for Outstanding Academic Advising. There are two winners of the award in 2022, one in the Emerging category, for faculty members with fewer than three years of advising experience, and the Established category, for those with three or more years. Tami Micsky, an assistant professor of public health and social work, is the Emerging winner, and Jennifer Willford, associate professor of psychology, is the Established winner. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/040822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040822a259Slippery Rock University’s President’s Commission on Women and the Gender Studies Program presented its 2022 Women and Ally of Distinction Award Winners, March 29, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040722a259|261Slippery Rock University’s Cyberspace Event is going hybrid. Cyberspace is a biannual meeting hosted by SRU's Center for Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing to address issues related to the cybersecurity industry with invited speakers and presentations by SRU students. This year’s event will occur in two concurrent formats, via Zoom and in-person, 12:30-2 p.m., April 12, at the Vincent Science Center, Room 105. The event is free and open to the public and registration is available online. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/040722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040722b290|259As college students begin searching for their first internship or entry-level job, they might need help setting themselves apart in the job market. That is why two student organizations at Slippery Rock University are joining forces to host a professional development event, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 21, in Watson Hall, Room 233. Rock PRSSA, the student-run public relations firm at SRU, and the Student Nonprofit Alliance, a pre-professional association for SRU students planning to work in the nonprofit sector, will each have stations to provide professional development materials. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/040722bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040722c259|295Slippery Rock University today announced that its spring 2022 commencement ceremonies, May 6-7 at the Morrow Field House, are expanding from three ceremonies to four to accommodate an increased number of eligible graduates expected to attend. The 6 p.m., May 6 ceremony for graduate students will remain as scheduled, but the undergraduate ceremonies for May 7 are now 9 a.m. for the College of Business, 1 p.m. for the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Education, and 5 p.m. for the College of Health, Engineering and Science. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/040722chttp://www.sru.edu/news/040622a259|295Slippery Rock University hosted its annual Celebration of Achievement awards ceremony April 5, at the Smith Student Center, recognizing faculty and students for their outstanding contributions in the areas of academics, research, scholarship, creative activities and more. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/040622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040522a259Bernadette Schmeltz, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of occupational therapy, co-authored in OT Practice, a clinical and professional magazine in field of occupational therapy published by the American Occupational Therapy Association.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040522b259Kaitlyn Myers, a Slippery Rock University junior English writing major from Cochranton, was awarded “Best History Paper” for her presentation at The Examined Life, an undergraduate conference on the liberal arts hosted by Saint Francis University, March 26.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040522bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040522a259|260|320Timothy DeFoor, Pennsylvania's auditor general, visited Slippery Rock University, April 5, to tour campus and visit with SRU students, faculty and administrators, including SRU President William Behre.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/040522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040422a294|259Even though civic engagement at a college or university involves contributions from and benefits to large groups from communities, recognizing these efforts requires calling out individuals. That’s why Slippery Rock University annually highlights students, employees and community partners for their civic engagement. The 2022 President’s Awards for Civic Engagement include three citations, the President's Student Civic Leadership Award, President's Civic Engagement Ambassador Award and the President's Community Partner Award, which will be presented at the University’s Celebration of Achievement ceremony, 5-7 p.m., April 5, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom A. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/040422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040122a294|259Professors do more than just teach students. There are service and scholarship components to the contributions they make to their professions that sometimes go unnoticed. That’s one of the many reasons why Slippery Rock University recognizes faculty with the President’s Awards for Scholarly and Creative Achievement. The annual award recognizes works from the SRU community that were published, presented, developed or performed in the last three years. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/040122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040122a259Slippery Rock University's sixth annual Giving Day, March 25, raised more than $650,000, exceeding the organizers’ goal of $500,000, as a total of 1,531 donors contributed to this year’s campaign.Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040122b259Slippery Rock University was selected by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education as a model for other institutions who are preparing to submit their self-studies to earn reaffirmation of accreditation. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/033122a259|292If you walk through the Martha Gault Art Gallery at Slippery Rock University now through April 14, you’ll find art from a variety of media, including ceramics, drawings, fiber arts, metals and paintings, and you might even “Encounter The Purpose of Living.” That’s the title of a mixed-media sculpture by John Seitz, who is one of more than 20 alumni who contributed to the SRU Art Alumni Exhibition, hosted by the SRU Art Department. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/033122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/033122b259|261Slippery Rock University’s Master of Science in physician assistant studies program is now fully accredited. SRU was recently granted “accreditation-continued” status by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. As is customary with new programs, SRU’s PA program previously had provisional accreditation status since it was launched in 2016 and the program has undergone several reviews. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/033122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/033022a290|259The Slippery Rock University Payroll and Student Employment Office is giving back to the student workforce by hosting a Student Employee Appreciation Celebration. The celebration will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 7, in The Quad. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will take place in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/033022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032922a290|259On a typical Thursday morning, Asher Myers would be sitting in his Principles of Industrial Hygiene class at Slippery Rock University. But on March 24, Myers and 20 other junior cadets from SRU’s Army ROTC unit found themselves in a very different type of classroom: strapped inside a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, 2,500 feet above campus.Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/032922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032922a259John Hicks, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of secondary education and foundations of education, was recently named to the Slippery Rock Borough Council.Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032922b294|259Slippery Rock University recognized several employees for their service to the institution at its Spring Assembly, March 29, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom, including three SRU employees who received the 2022 President's Awards for Outstanding Service. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/032922bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032922b259Seth Jenny, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of exercise and rehabilitative sciences, serves as the senior editor of the International Journal of Esports, a peer-reviewed academic journal that takes an in-depth look at competitive gaming and esports.Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032922bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/032822a259|261Spring has just sprung but college students should start to consider the options to bloom this summer, as in registering for classes to make further progress in toward their degrees. Slippery Rock University offers more than 500 summer classes that are being offered May 11 to July 26. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/032822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032822b290|259Pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer are well known for making vaccines that protect people from COVID-19, but those same companies need to be protected from all sorts of risks as well. That protection is now becoming well known to Slippery Rock University students who are benefitting from two internship agreements between Pfizer and SRU’s Homeland and Corporate Security Studies Department. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/032822bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032522a259Mike Kuzar, a 2013 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in park and resource management, was named manager of Washington Crossing Historic Park by Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032522b259Greg Cooper, a 2018 Slippery Rock University graduate with a master’s degree in sport management, was recently named the director of athletics at Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032522bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/032522a259|291Slippery Rock University was ranked by Best Health Degrees on its list of the Top 25 Best Bachelor’s in Occupational Health and Safety Programs for 2022. Best Health Degrees is an online resource that provides information for aspiring health care professionals about health care degrees and programs. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/032522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032422a294|259Slippery Rock University today announced the hiring of Christine Karshin as dean of the College of Health Professions. Karshin, who is currently the associate dean of Eastern Michigan University’s College of Health and Human Services, will start her role at SRU June 21. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/032422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032422b259|320The Mirrorball Trophy wasn’t presented, but Slippery Rock University students and professors did their best to replicate “Dancing with the Stars” with “Dancing with the SRU Stars,” March 23 at Stoner West Dance Studio Theater.Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/032422bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/032322a259|261“The Secret Lives of Church Ladies” is not so hush-hush anymore at Slippery Rock University now that more than 1,300 students were assigned to read the book written by Pittsburgh-based author Deesha Philyaw. Making the text even more widely known on campus is Philyaw coming to SRU to discuss her book as part of Common Read, an event hosted by the English Department and the College of Liberal Arts, 7 p.m., March 31, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public and Philyaw will be available to sign copies of her book afterward. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/032322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032222a259|288Described by multiple national media outlets as the “ideological odd couple,” guest speakers Robert George and Cornel West are coming to Slippery Rock University to share a message of unity to eradicate discrimination and racism. The event, titled “A Civil Discourse,” will occur 7 p.m., April 21, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. The event is open to SRU students, faculty, staff and other invited guests. Admission is free, but tickets are required for entry, and they can be obtained online.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/032222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032222a259Nan Nicholls and Kurt Schimmel, Slippery Rock University professors of management and marketing, along with Cody Nicastro, a senior dual psychology and communication major from Natrona Heights, coauthored a paper that won Best Faculty Paper at the American Marketing Association International Collegiate Conference, March 17-19, in Chicago. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032222b259The Rocket, the student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, sent eight members of their staff to the 2022 College Media Association Conference, March 9-12, in New York City. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032222bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/032222b259|320Slippery Rock University students who made the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester received ribbons commemorating their achievement at a ceremony, March 22, at the Russell Wright Alumni House.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/032222bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/032122a259|261Shawn Davis, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of parks, conservation and recreational therapy, has been recognized by SRU with the 2021-22 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, which honors faculty for their commitment to teaching beyond contractual obligations, engaging and innovative teaching practices, and scholarly growth. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/032122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031822a259|260Thanks to generous support from alumni and the campus community, Giving Day at Slippery Rock University keeps getting bigger and better every year since the University started the annual fundraising event in 2017. For the sixth annual Giving Day, March 25, the goal is to raise $500,000, a number that might have seemed unattainable in previous years. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/031822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031722a259|288Just like on the reality television show “Dancing with the Stars,” where celebrities learn to dance and compete with one another while partnered with a professional dancer, there’s a similar event at Slippery Rock University. The dancers are students, and the “celebrities” are, well, at least well-known professors to those taking their classes who could achieve greater fame if they win the SRU competition, 7 p.m., March 23, at the Dance Studio Theater in Stoner West. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/031722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031722b259|320More than 200 dance faculty and students from more than 15 institutions are attending the 2022 American College Dance Association's Mid-Atlantic North Conference, March 16-19, at Slippery Rock University.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/031722bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/031622a294|259The Slippery Rock University Center for Community Engagement, Empowerment and Development, known as Butler SUCCEED, is inviting Butler County organizations, businesses, individuals or groups to partner together on initiatives to improve the quality of life in the region and consequently encourage young people to reside in the county. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/031622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031422a290|259The plank hold is a popular strength exercise comparable to the pushup or situp for its simplicity and use of a person’s body weight. Planks are done in a pushup position but instead of moving up and down, a person holds their body for a duration of time while keeping their forearms on the ground. It’s something that a faculty-student research team at Slippery Rock University is studying by comparing the plank to other types of exercises that engage the core muscles.Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/031422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031122a259|261As the world follows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, students in an introductory political science class at Slippery Rock University are role-playing what they would do as world leaders. Nicholas Spina, assistant professor of political science, is using an online simulator called Statecraft in his 100-level International Relations class to help students better understand the interdependencies of nations, especially in a time of military conflict. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/031122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-031122a259Mark O’Connor, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of English and adviser for SLAB, the literary magazine at SRU, recently served as a consultant for a new book about undergraduate literary journals. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-031122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-031122b259WSRU-FM, the student-run radio station at Slippery Rock University, has a new website and mobile app. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-031122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/031022a259|288Attendees at an upcoming dance conference hosted by Slippery Rock University are finally “coming to their senses,” a phrase that is the theme for the 2022 American College Dance Association's Mid-Atlantic North Conference, March 16-19, at SRU’s Performing Arts Complex. The conference is for faculty and students to celebrate dance in higher education and share research and other information about their discipline. The event also includes two concerts for which the public can purchase tickets to attend. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/031022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031022b290|259As the halfway mark of the semester approaches, Slippery Rock University students are gearing up for spring break, March 12-20. This time of the year brings fatigue and stress to many students, but SRU has a plethora of resources available, supporting both their academic life and mental health, beyond simply not having to attend classes for a week. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/031022bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030822a259|292As a college student in the late 1980s, Tom Iandimarino attended Slippery Rock University, which is located in a small corner of Butler County, but now it’s his job to protect land that’s roughly the size of three Butler counties combined. Iandimarino, a 1989 SRU graduate with a degree in resource management, was recently hired as the chief ranger of Everglades National Park in Florida, which is one of the top 10 largest parks in the U.S. National Park Service. But this is not a traditional park with trees and mountain vistas. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/030822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030822a259Robert Lark, a 1966 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in secondary education-social studies, was recently appointed as a member of the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030822b259Angela Baker, a 2021 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in health and physical education, was hired by the New York Giants, joining the NFL team’s coaching staff as a minority coaching fellow and offensive quality control coach. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030822bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030722a290|259An event called the Arctic Ranger Challenge might seem like something akin to a survival contest while snowbound or some sort of polar plunge. At Slippery Rock University, however, the Arctic Ranger Challenge is an annual competition where the University’s Army ROTC program hosts an outdoor skills competition against teams from other schools. And it just happens to take place in the winter. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/030722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030722b293|259London came calling on Slippery Rock University, and it was a complete surprise to members of SRU’s marching band, the Marching Pride. What band members were told was an informational meeting in the Swope Music Hall with a guest speaker was actually a special reveal, that the Marching Pride has been selected to perform in the 2024 London’s New Year’s Day Parade and Festival. The parade happens each year in front of a half million spectators on the streets of London, England, and tens of millions of television viewers. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/030722bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030422a259Members of the Alpha Kappa Psi chapter at Slippery Rock University, a coed professional business fraternity, attended the Principled Business Leadership Institute, Feb. 25-26 in Chicago.Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030422b259Danette DiMarco, a Slippery Rock University professor of English, and Timothy Ruppert, an assistant professor of English, are co-editors of a soon-to-be released book of scholarly essays titled “Avian Aesthetics in Literature and Culture: Birds and Humans in the Popular Imagination.” Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030422bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030422a259|260Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees conducted its quarterly business meeting, March 4, at the Smith Student Center. Executive actions taken at the meeting included a resolution to honor Samantha Hawk, an SRU senior political science major from South Park, with a commendation of service. Hawk has served as a student trustee since June 2020 and her term will end when she graduates this spring. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/030422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030322a290|259Food is much more than sustenance that keeps people alive. It sustains cultural traditions, strengthens social and emotional ties, and feeds conversation. Or, as a faculty and student group at Slippery Rock University has observed, food is how people relate to one another and nourish their souls. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/030322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030222a259Getting around campus in the winter can sometimes make Slippery Rock University students feel down, but thanks to the Happy Bus, there is literally a pick-me-up. Funded by the Slippery Rock Student Government Association, the Happy Bus provides on- and off-campus transportation for SRU students. This system of shuttles offers a safe alternative for navigating the campus, not only during the cold winter months, but throughout the academic year, without any fares. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/030222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030222b259Slippery Rock University enrolls citizens from both Ukraine and Russia. As an institution that is committed to education and understanding, we encourage everyone to treat all members of our campus community with respect and kindness during this time of global tension.Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/030222bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030122a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet March 3-4. Committee meetings scheduled for both days, as well as the 11 a.m., March 4, quarterly business meeting, will take place in the Smith Student Center, Room 321. For those who wish to attend the meetings but are unable to do so in person,  a Zoom option is available with advanced registration. All meetings are open to the public. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/030122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030122a259Tami Micsky, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work, recently conducted a webinar and two keynote presentations for various organizations. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030122b259Jana Asher, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, was recognized as a 2022 Pennsylvania STEM Ambassador by the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network, an organization that promotes sustainable, high-quality out-of-school time youth development programs.Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030122b259|320Slippery Rock University’s Martha Gault Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit titled “Tapping the Invisible” through March 10, featuring pastel drawings and photographs by the late Michael Changnon, a former SRU art professor and founding member of the University’s Art Department.Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/030122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/022822a259|288March is Women’s History Month, and Slippery Rock University is celebrating with events and campaigns coordinated by SRU’s Women’s Center and sponsored by several campus organizations. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/022822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022522a259|292As a 25-year veteran of the City of Pittsburgh’s Bureau of Police, Cmdr. Eric Holmes understands the type of person he is and his role in the community. To the Slippery Rock University graduate, carrying a badge or having the high-ranking title of chief of staff, which he’s had since 2017, are more signs of status than what he describes as being “service-oriented” and living “a life of service.” Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/022522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022522a259Brian DeAngelis, a 2012 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in sport management, was recently named president and general manager of the Winston-Salem Dash, a minor league baseball team in North Carolina. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022522b259Will VanSlander, a Slippery Rock University freshman dual dance and theatre major from Saint Marys, was featured as a dancer in a recent music video for the Ashley Marina song “Clouds Across the Sun.”Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022522bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/022422a259|288The Slippery Rock University Music Department will welcome musicians from local middle and high schools for its annual collaboration with the SRU Flute Studio Ensemble, as they host the 2022 SRU Honors Flute Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m., Feb. 27 in the Miller Theater at the Performing Arts Center.Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/022422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022322a259|288For the second year in a row, Slippery Rock University will host a French film festival for the campus and local communities by participating in Albertine Cinémathèque, a program designed to bring French cinema and culture to American colleges and universities.Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/022322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022222a259|292If you walk into the Strain Safety Building at Slippery Rock University, you’ll see many visible reminders about protection, such as hard hats and masks, but inside a frame on the wall in Room 106 is another reminder of protection: those who defend freedoms and protect our country. An American flag that once flew inside a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for U.S. Army missions above Iraq, Jordan and Syria. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/022222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022222a259Christopher Niebauer, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of cognitive science, was a guest on Deepak Chopra’s YouTube channel, “The Chopra Well,” which has amassed more than 500,000 subscribers. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022222b259Sararose Lynch, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of special education, and Jeremy Lynch, an SRU associate professor of special education, recently presented their academic work at conferences in Nevada and Louisiana. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022222bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/022122a259|320In recognition of February being International Recreational Therapy Month, the RT Club at Slippery Rock University hosted Adaptive Sports Day, Feb. 19 at the Aebersold Recreation Center.Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/022122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022122b259|291The engraving on the award reads “Professor of The Year,” but to its recipients, it should also read “University of The Year.” Xinchao “Steven” Wei, Slippery Rock University professor of physics and engineering and director of SRU’s School of Engineering, received the 2021 Professor of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Pittsburgh Section, at an awards ceremony, Feb. 19 in Pittsburgh. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/022122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021822a259Morgan Bonekovic, a 2012 Slippery Rock University graduate with degrees in criminal justice and criminology and philosophy, was awarded the 2022 Young Leader Award from the Homer S. Brown Division of Allegheny County’s Bar Association.Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021822b259Jeff Thornsbury, a 1993 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in allied health: occupational safety, was named chief human resources officer for BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a national property restoration company.Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021822bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/021822a259When Megan Kaufman was in high school, she took specially designed classes for students with higher intellectual ability compared to their peers. These students and classes are labeled “gifted” and the designation is important for helping students reach their full potential. But now, as a Slippery Rock University education major, Kaufman is questioning what that even means as she is conducting research that could help schools optimize their gifted programs. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/021822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021722a293|259For the past two years, virtual events have become the new norm due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although transitioning large, in-person events into an online format poses many difficulties, Slippery Rock University is up for that challenge. SRU is hosting the 2022 Mid-America College Art Association Virtual Conference, March 31 to April 2. The MACAA originates from the national College Art Association, a professional society of college and university artist/teachers committed to art, teaching, research and scholarship about the visual arts and humanities. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/021722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021622a259|292After Jordan Grady became executive director of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce in 2019, he started noticing what other chambers were doing to promote their local businesses. Videos began popping up on social media, especially during the pandemic, with fewer and fewer in-person events occurring. Grady, a Slippery Rock University alumnus, figured he could do that for businesses in Butler County. But instead of grabbing his phone or a GoPro camera and shooting video himself – something he quickly found to be more challenging than he imagined – Grady reached out to his alma mater. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/021622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021522a259Shahriar Gias, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of management and marketing, was featured in a recent piece from the personal finance website WalletHub.Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021522b259Marnie Jo Petray, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of modern languages and cultures, was published in the Times Higher Education, a magazine dedicated to news and issues pertaining to higher education.Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021522bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/021522a294|259William J. Behre, who was appointed as the 17th president of Slippery Rock University in 2018, has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2023.Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/021522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021422a259|261Now that KN95 respirators and other personal protective equipment are more common in the workplace since the start of the global pandemic, how has the role of safety management professionals changed? Two Slippery Rock University professors explain how the profession has evolved in the face of the pandemic, remote work and supply chain and worker shortages. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/021422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021122a259Delanie Amerson, a 2021 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in history, wrote an article that was published in the Journal of the West, which is an academic journal dedicated to covering history and culture of the American West.Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021122b259Kelly Austin, a 2001 Slippery Rock University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in student personnel administration, has been named Penn State University’s permanent vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and executive chancellor.Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/021022a294|259Gym class has been dismissed and there’s a new way for teaching health and physical education that is now in session. It’s called wellness education, and for the last decade, Slippery Rock University has been changing the way K-12 educators approach what has been traditionally called phys ed, P.E. or gym class.Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/021022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020922a296|259Slippery Rock University’s enrollment for the spring semester 2022 is 7,789 students, as of Feb. 7, the 15th day of classes, which is used for national and state reporting purposes. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/020922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020822a289|259The Super Bowl is one the largest events on the sports calendar and a Slippery Rock University sport management professor, who has worked at six of them since 2014, shares her experience and thoughts on the big game. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/020822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020822a259Jonathan Helmick, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of music, was recognized on the Yamaha 40 Under 40 list for 2022, which celebrates music educators who are making a positive difference within their programs.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020822b259Brittany Nwachuku, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of social work, wrote an article that was published in Social Work TodayTue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020822bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/020722a290|259To commemorate February as International Recreational Therapy Month, Slippery Rock University will host an array of events dedicated to the subject. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/020722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020422a259|291Slippery Rock University’s Department of Dance was ranked as one of the nation’s best college dance programs for 2021-22 by DanceUS.org, an independent online publication for dance professionals and enthusiasts that reaches more than 250,000 monthly visitors. SRU was one of only three Pennsylvania colleges and universities to make the rankings. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/020422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020422a259Erin Naggy, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of occupational therapy, presented her academic work at the 2022 Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Jan. 25-29, in Orlando, Florida, and virtually.Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020422b259Three Slippery Rock University professors and one alum were coauthors of an article published in the Journal of Environmental Health, which is a journal from the National Environmental Health Association.Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020422bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/020322a259|262People aren’t as active in the winter months compared to other times during the year, unless they are sticking to some sort of New Year’s resolution to exercise more. Let’s face it, most people are likely to stay in bed, at their desk or to search for a closer parking spot than walk outside any more than they have to when there are cold temperatures and snowy conditions outside. Professors in Slippery Rock University’s Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Department recognize these seasonal effects to physical activity and have a prescription for people seeking the minimum dosage of exercise. Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/020322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020222a259|261The use of consumer electronics continues to rise as people rely heavily on batteries instead of hardwired devices or equipment that burns fossil fuels. With advances in smartphones and the emergence of electric vehicles, it’s easy to forget that batteries must also keep up with the technological demands. Researchers at Slippery Rock University haven’t neglected this. A faculty-student research team has started to analyze the performance degradation of electric batteries. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/020222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020122a259|261Slippery Rock University has taken a major step in reconfiguring its colleges since last year’s announcement that the University is creating a fifth college, the College of Health Professions, starting in fall 2022. SRU today announced which departments will comprise the new college, as well as the departments that will remain within the College of Engineering and Science, which is currently the College of Health, Engineering and Science and will be renamed when the CHP is launched. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/020122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020122a259Ericka Morton, a Slippery Rock University sophomore dance major from Pittsburgh, received a scholarship from Barrell & Flow FestTue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020122b259Stephanie Pogue, a Slippery Rock junior health care administration and management major from Butler, earned a Highmark Healthcare Scholarship for Rising JuniorsTue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/013122a259To children on the autism spectrum, a visit to the hospital or a doctor’s office can be overwhelming. That’s why faculty and students from Slippery Rock University’s physician assistant program are equipping health care providers in Butler County with tools to make to make patients’ experiences more calming. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/013122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012822a259Slippery Rock University was one of more than 30 Pennsylvania institutions of higher education to receive an “It’s On Us PA” grant from Gov. Tom Wolf in 2022. It’s On Us is a nationwide movement and the largest nonprofit program handling college sexual assault prevention and survivor support initiatives. Gov. Wolf’s administration has awarded nearly $6 million to post-secondary institutions since the statewide launch in 2016, with SRU as a multiple time recipient. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/012822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012822a259Paige Borgman, a 2014 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in communication, was named vice president, head of digital strategy for Reputation Partners, an integrated communications firm based in Chicago.Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012822b259Arushan Yogalingam, a 2017 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in management, was named an executive director of the Sri Lanka America Chamber of Commerce, a national organization based in Las Vegas that promotes a positive trade relationship between the United States and Sri Lanka.Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012822bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/012722a294|259Nitin Sukhija, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of computer science, is among selected national leaders and advocates of high-quality scientific software who was awarded a Better Scientific Software Fellowship, a program that funds activities that “improve developer productivity and software sustainability of scientific codes.” Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/012722ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012622a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized four times for its online academic programs in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. The U.S. News & World Report is a national publication that annually releases rankings to help prospective students select schools that are right for them. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/012622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012522a259Amber Eade, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of biology, was named the 2021 COMAT Foundational Biomedical Sciences Item Writer of the Year by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012522b259Patrick McGinty, a Slippery Rock University instructor of English, was featured in two online publications this month. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012522bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/012522a259Slippery Rock University will reflect on the milestones achieved by Black Americans as it observes and celebrates Black History Month. Coordinated by SRU’s Office for Inclusive Excellence, SRU’s Black History Month events, Feb. 1-28, will be presented with the theme “Milestones: Walking Through Black History.” Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/012522ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012122a259Jana Asher, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, was featured in Amstat News, the membership magazine of the American Statistical Association.Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012122b259Doug Strahler, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of strategic communication and media, earned two micro-credentials through Campus Compact’s Community Engagement Professional Credentialing Program.Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012122bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/012122a259|288Slippery Rock University Dance Theatre will begin the spring 2022 semester with the Emerging Artists Dance Concert in the newly renovated the Miller Theater, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 28, and 2 p.m., Jan.29. This artistic showcase includes the work of 46 student performers and choreographers who are part of Dance Theatre, a company within SRU’s Department of Dance. Along with the choreography of junior and senior dance majors, the concert will also contain work from two additional guest artists, Cameron McKinney from New York and Teena Marie Custer from Pittsburgh. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/012122ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011922a294|259The way people read and engage with text certainly has changed across the history of humanity, from deciphering ancient hieroglyphics drawn on cave walls to scrolling text messages and social media updates on a smartphone. But a Slippery Rock University professor with a background in medieval and early modern literature said there’s one aspect that makes modern readers similar to their ancient or medieval counterparts. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/011922ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011922b294|259Herb Reinhard Jr., a former Slippery Rock University president, passed away Jan. 13. Reinhard, 91, was president of SRU from 1979-84. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/011922bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/011822a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized by BestAccreditedColleges.org on its 2021 ranking of Best IT Bachelor’s Degrees. BestAccreditedColleges.org is an online school rankings service that helps students make college decisions. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/011822ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011822b259|320The winter storm named “Izzy” dumped a foot of snow on Slippery Rock University’s campus Jan. 17, canceling in-person classes on Jan. 18, the first day of the spring 2022 semester.Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/011822bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/011422a259|292Ed Cottrell, a 1943 Slippery Rock University graduate, plans to celebrate his 100th birthday, Jan. 17, by traveling to Florida and hitting a golf ball thousands of feet across an 18-hole course at Indian Creek Country Club. This type of activity might seem challenging for a person his age, but it will be rather sedate compared to something else he did two months earlier to mark his 100th year: Cottrell jumped 14,000 feet out of an airplane. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/011422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011222a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized in University Headquarters’ 2022 Pennsylvania College Guide in its rankings of the Best Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Pennsylvania. The University HQ evaluators ranked SRU 29th in the state for its bachelor’s degrees and 20th for its master’s programs, each placing SRU as the second-highest ranked school in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/011222ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011022a290|259When Jasmine Clark was going away to college, a child that she had been mentoring in her hometown of Canton, Ohio, was making a transition of her own to middle school. Clark, who is now a junior recreational therapy major at Slippery Rock University, is glad she continued the relationship through Big Brothers Big Sisters in Ohio despite having to make the nearly two-hour drive twice a month. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/011022ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010622a259|291Intelligent.com has recognized Slippery Rock University in 37 categories of its 2022 rankings of the top programs in the U.S., including a No. 1 ranking on its list of Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania. Intelligent.com, an online resource that “helps students make informed decisions about higher education programs,” compared more than 700 programs from 2,900 colleges and universities in the nation. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/010622ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010422a294|259Jeffrey Roth was on vacation at North Carolina’s Outer Banks when his mind became filled with questions about empty houses. As a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice, Roth was aware of research that showed the association between vacant housing and crime, particularly in large cities. But seeing unoccupied seasonal housing in beachfront neighborhoods piqued his interest for what that means for different types of communities, not just the overall vacancy and crime rates. Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/010422ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010322a259|288One of the world’s most popular modern dance companies will be performing at Slippery Rock University. Ailey II, which is part of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will perform a public concert 7:30 p.m., Feb. 4, at SRU’s Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EDT/news/010322ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/122821a259G. Warren Smith, a former Slippery Rock University president, passed away Dec. 26. Smith was president of SRU from 1997 to 2003. Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/122821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121721a290|259Slippery Rock University’s Office for Student Engagement and Leadership recognized individuals and organizations associated with Greek Life on campus at the 2021 Celebration of Excellence in Fraternity and Sorority Life, Dec. 1, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/121721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121621a259|292Amanda Howett, a 2018 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in sport management, was named to the Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30 list in the sports industry for North America. The Forbes 30 Under 30 lists recognize the top 30 professionals under the age of 30 in their fields. Howett, 25, is the athletic director at Penn State Shenango.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/121621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121521a259|261A new general studies requirement for students and certification for faculty is advancing Slippery Rock University’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within its curriculum. Beginning in fall 2022, all undergraduate students enrolling at SRU will be required to take a three-credit course that meets a DEI designation through the Rock Integrated Studies Program, an existing general-education track that accounts for 42 of a students’ 120 minimum credits to graduate. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/121521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121421a290|259The holidays can trigger negative emotions for people dealing with a loss, especially this year with more people experiencing the death of loved ones because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Slippery Rock University social work professor offers coping strategies.Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/121421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121321a259|260Student employees at Slippery Rock University are getting a raise. The University approved an hourly wage increase to $8.50 per hour, effective Jan. 3, 2022, for non-contract, undergraduate students who were previously making less than $8.50 per hour. Additionally, SRU approved a new tiered system that will be implemented in March 2022, paying students up to $11 per hour for those who work in roles that require more advanced skills or responsibilities. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/121321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121121a259|320Graduates from throughout Slippery Rock University’s five colleges gathered at Morrow Field House, Dec. 11, for the 2021 fall commencement ceremony.Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/121121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/holiday-card-2021259Happy holidays and a happy New Year from Slippery Rock University. We hope you enjoy the 2021 SRU Holiday Video Card.Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/holiday-card-2021http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121021a259Three Slippery Rock University students were recently recognized at the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association's national conference. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120721b-x58878259Hannah Holl, a Slippery Rock University associate professor, was recently awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health through the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11.Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120721b-x58878http://www.sru.edu/news/121021b259|320Slippery Rock University’s Office for Inclusive Excellence hosted its biannual Multicultural Graduation Ceremony, Dec. 9, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/121021bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/121021a259|260Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees voted to advance a proposed tuition increase to Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education board of governors for approval. The proposed 2% increase would amount to approximately an extra $183 in tuition and fees per student for the 2022-23 academic year and would represent SRU’s first tuition increase since 2018-19. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/121021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120821a259|320Final exams for the 2021 fall semester are happening this week, Dec. 7-11, at Slippery Rock University. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/120821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120721b259Researchers from Slippery Rock University recently coauthored a paper that was published in Water, a peer-reviewed, open access journal on water science and technology. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120721bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/120721b259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet Dec. 9-10.Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/120721bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120721a259Marnie Jo Petray, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of modern languages and cultures, will present as part of the Academic Language Experts' Publication Success Interview Series, 1:30 p.m., Dec. 16Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120621a259Each of the nearly 600 Slippery Rock University students who will participate in the University’s December commencement ceremony, 11 a.m., Dec. 11, at Morrow Field House, brings their own story and reasons for walking across the stage and officially accepting their degree. But it’s more than garnering a credential to access employment. All have a desire to grow their knowledge, and three of the candidates for degrees are perfect examples, despite not being “traditional” college students. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/120621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120321b259Junko Yamamoto, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of secondary education/foundations of education, presented a session at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages 2021 virtual convention. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120321bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/120321a294|259The conversations between Aristotle and Plato at the Academy in ancient Greece might seem worlds or even alternate universes apart from those of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock on the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise in “Star Trek.” But there’s a close connection between the study of philosophy and science fiction. According to Lisa Schoenberg, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of philosophy, the science fiction genre is a perfect fit for interpreting philosophical concepts.Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/120321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120321a259Nikhil Ahuja, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work, presented research about e-cigarettes at the American Public Health Association 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo.Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120221a259|320The University Program Board at Slippery Rock University hosted Winterfest, Dec. 2, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/120221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120121a259Culture and heritage of graduating Slippery Rock University seniors will be celebrated as SRU’s Office for Inclusive Excellence will host its biannual Multicultural Graduation Ceremony, 5 p.m., Dec. 9, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. The event, which is open to the public, will recognize the accomplishments of more than a dozen graduating SRU seniors who self-identified as multicultural, regardless of involvement with the OIE. The event also celebrates the variety of cultures at the University. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/120121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/113021a259|261Slippery Rock University’s Safety Management Department purchased a new forklift that was installed in the Strain Safety Building’s High Bay Lab, Nov. 30.Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/113021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112921a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized by BestAccreditedColleges.org on its 2021 ranking of The Best Master Degree Programs in Criminal Justice. BestAccreditedColleges.org is an online school rankings service that helps students make college decisions. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/112921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112421a259|320More than 40 Slippery Rock University students took advantage of a ride home for Thanksgiving break.Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/112421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112321a259|288’Tis the season for holiday music, and Slippery Rock University is coming through with a new concert. SRU is hosting its Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4, at Miller Theater inside the Performing Arts Center, featuring SRU’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/112321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112321a259Nine people with ties to Slippery Rock University were elected to public offices following the November general elections.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112221a259|292Stories are powerful and writing them can boost wellbeing and provide healing, especially for people living the harrowing tale of addiction. That’s why students in a creative writing class at Slippery Rock University are harnessing the power of storytelling and writing to help people in Butler County overcome substance use disorders. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/112221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111921a259Four Slippery Rock University students earned national certification through HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response.Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111921b259A team of three students representing Slippery Rock University placed third at the Institute of Internal Auditors and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Fall Case/Presentation Contest.Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111921bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/111921a290|259Students in an Event Production and Coordination class at Slippery Rock University need events to coordinate and tourists need more reasons to visit Slippery Rock on the weekends in December. That’s where the Slippery Rock Festival of Trees comes in. This new festival will bring craft and food vendors to Memorial Park, at the corner of Main and Cooper streets, for 10 days during the holiday season, and is being organized by students and faculty from SRU’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Department. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/111921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111821a259|260Many people are at least familiar with the concept of student government: students elect peers to officer positions of an organization at their school to represent their interests. This is a big deal in higher education where these student-led organizations oversee million-dollar budgets. But what exactly does the student government at Slippery Rock University do, and how does it benefit SRU students? Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/111821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111721a259|288Live, in-person theater is not only coming back to Slippery Rock University after a 20-month hiatus, but it’s returning in a newly renovated facility. The SRU Theatre Department will host its production of “Techies,” with daily shows Nov. 18-22, at the Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center, a 753-seat facility that was part of a recent $33 million expansion and renovation project of SRU's Performing Arts Complex. This will mark the department’s first in-person theater performance since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/111721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111621a259Tami Micsky, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work, was the keynote speaker at the Positive Change Conference. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111621b259Nora Ambrosio, a Slippery Rock University professor of dance, was elected to a second term as a board member for the National Association of Schools of Dance.Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/111521a259|260Slippery Rock University has announced two administrative personnel changes from the Provost Office, effective Jan. 3, 2022. Michael Zieg will become associate provost for academic finance, strategic initiatives and assessment, and Nicole Dafoe will become interim dean of the College of Health, Engineering and Sciences. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/111521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111221a259Call it a mock crime scene, an elaborate game of Clue or an academic demonstration, but don’t call the police –– the event planned at Slippery Rock University, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Nov. 18, on The Quad, is a simulation; however, the opportunities to participate in a game or enroll in a new course at SRU are real. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/111221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111221a259Krista Wolfe, a 1999 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in athletic training, received the 2021 Outstanding Service Award from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111221b259Lee Bowers, a 1998 Slippery Rock University with a degree in safety and environmental management, was appointed by vice president of environmental, health and safety for RPM International Inc.Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/111121a259|292Military veterans from local VA hospitals are finding their calm within the storm at Slippery Rock University, that is at the Storm Harbor Equestrian Center, where veterans with mental health conditions receive equine assisted therapy through a program organized by SRU and funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/111121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111121b259|320Slippery Rock University hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 11, outside the Russell Wright Alumni House.Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/111121bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/111021a259|292Michael Buzzelli, a 2010 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in public health, will speak to two sections of a University Seminar class about esports at SRU on the topic of problem gambling and video gaming. As the associate director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, Buzzelli is one of the first people in Ohio to work exclusively in problem gambling prevention. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/111021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110921a259|260Slippery Rock University is once again being recognized as one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges. The Princeton Review named SRU to its “Guide to Green Colleges: 2022 Edition.” SRU has appeared on the list each year since 2010 when the Princeton Review started annually recognizing institutions for their commitments to the environment and sustainability. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/110921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110921a259Joseph Robare, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of public health and social work, was selected for the National Rural Health Association’s 2022 Rural Health Fellows program. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110921b259Marnie Jo Petray, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of modern languages and cultures, is the lead author of an article published in a recent issue of the International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction.Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110921bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/110921b259|320A 35-foot artificial Christmas tree was installed at Memorial Park in Slippery Rock, Nov. 9, with the help of students and faculty from Slippery Rock University’s Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism Department, as well as Slippery Rock Development Inc., the Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and the Slippery Rock Municipal Authority.Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/110921bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/110821a259|292There is so much data and science that go into hitting a baseball that a batting cage can now be considered a laboratory. Players can improve by analyzing swing paths, monitoring neurological reactions and selecting the perfect bat, just to name a few. And the person with just the right experience to stitch baseball and science together is Chad Miller, a 2002 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in sport management. He is the founder of the newly created Louisville Slugger Hitting Science Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/110821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110821b259Slippery Rock University's Rock Life program, which provides students with intellectual or developmental disabilities a path to competitive employment and lifelong wellness, is being restructured. Following the retirement of the program’s founding director, the University has an opportunity to fully assess the program to enhance services and identify additional funding sources. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/110821bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110521a259Two Slippery Rock University students received honors for research presentations at the 2021 National Collegiate Honors Council Annual Conference, Oct. 29, in Orlando, Florida.Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110521b259Cadets from Slippery Rock University's Army ROTC program placed third out of 42 teams at a recent Ranger Challenge at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey.Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110521bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/110521a259|291Slippery Rock University ranked sixth on BestColleges.com’s list of 2021 Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania. BestColleges is an online resource that publishes college rankings lists and guides for prospective online students. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/110521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110421a259Slippery Rock University will be hosting several Military Appreciation Week events, Nov. 8-12, including the annual Veterans Day ceremony, 11 a.m., Nov. 11, at the Russell Wright Alumni House. Military Appreciation Week is organized by the SRU Office for Inclusive Excellence and the Veterans Day ceremony is hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement.Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/110421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110321a294|259Although the job description varies from campus to campus, the dean of students position in higher education is a person who oversees the care and conduct of students. Until recently, Slippery Rock University did not have a dean of students, but SRU did have staff dedicated to these duties shared between two different offices. That has now changed with Karla Fonner, formerly the director of student support, now assuming the role of dean of students.Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/110321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110221a259|292Slippery Rock University is looking for a few good mentors. Earlier this this fall, SRU’s Office of Alumni Engagement and Office of Career Education and Development partnered to introduce Lattus, a new professional networking and mentorship platform, for SRU alumni and students. Lattus is a third-party service founded by Butler native Pete Schramm in 2018 that facilitates conversations within the application, while also providing scheduling, notes, feedback and discussion topics. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/110221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110221b259|292Slippery Rock University graduate Bill Hagmaier, ’69, ‘74M, is portrayed in a new movie, “No Man of God,” about his time as an FBI agent who profiled the notorious serial killer Ted Bundy when Bundy was on death row in the late 1980s. Released in August 2021, the movie stars Elijah Wood, playing the role of Hagmaier, and Luke Kirby, portraying Bundy. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/110221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110221a259Emily Dolan and Brittany Fleming co-authored research that was published in the College Media Review, the journal of the College Media Association.Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110221b259Frances Amatucci, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of management and marketing, recently shared her expertise on two platforms.Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/102921a259After growing tired of staring at talking heads on Zoom meetings that can last for hours, Stacy Jacob, a professor at Slippery Rock University, decided to use an app called Gather to host the Student Affairs in Higher Education Graduate Programs Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 13. Presented by SRU’s student affairs in higher education program, this fair will include more than 55 schools recruiting students to enroll in their student affairs in high education programs. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/102921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102921a259Constance Mulbah, a 2012 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in public health, and Corey Carrington, a 2011 SRU graduate with a degree in communications, were named to the Pittsburgh Magazine 40 Under 40 list.Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102921b259Bethany Vahabzadeh, a 2008 Slippery Rock University graduate, will perform in a one-performer show she has written at the Santa Monica Playhouse in California.Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102921bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/102921b259|320Slippery Rock University and the Slippery Rock Student Government Association sponsored a Preschool Halloween Parade Oct. 29. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/102921bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/102821a290|259Broadway-style cabaret will liven up the stage at Slippery Rock University as the Musical Theatre Society at SRU will perform two shows, 8 p.m., Nov. 5, and 2 p.m., Nov. 7, at the Swope Music Hall. The two showings of the production titled “Fall Broadway Cabaret” are MTS’s first live events in nearly two years. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/102821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102721a259|291College Factual, a data analytics company that offers advanced college matching resources for college-bound students, has ranked Slippery Rock University, as well as dozens of its academic programs, in its 2022 Best Colleges Ranking. SRU ranked in the top 15% in the nation in term of overall quality and was awarded 364 ranking badges. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/102721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102621a259As a nurse of nearly 20 years, Renee Jannetti knows that when people avoid health care, it could be a matter of life and death for them, or at least adversely affect their well-being. That’s why she’s doing all she can to make hospitals welcoming places for all people. Jannetti, a Slippery Rock University graduate student in public health from Cranberry Township, recently completed her practicum class project that spurred a change at the hospital where she works and others in the UPMC health system: upgrading the facility’s single-occupancy restrooms from gendered to all genders. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/102621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102621a259Junko Yamamoto, a Slippery Rock University associate professor, co-hosted a session at the 2021 PSMLA Conference that addressed the teacher shortage in the area of world languages.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102621b259William Sigmund, a Slippery Rock University professor emeritus of biology, was honored with the 2020 Yokely Faculty Service Award for Outstanding Service.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/102521a290|259Twenty-six Slippery Rock University students will compete in SRU’s 29th annual Chad Williamson Memorial Vocal Scholarship competition, 4 p.m., Oct. 30, at Swope Music Hall. Each student will present two selections, a classical piece and a piece of their choosing, and the first-, second- and third-place winners will receive scholarships of $750, $500 and $250, respectively. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/102521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102221a259|261Just because winter is a time when the temperature drops, doesn’t mean students’ progress toward a degree has to freeze. Slippery Rock University is offering undergraduate and graduate-level courses during its Winter Session, Dec. 15, 2021, to Jan. 6, 2022. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/102221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102221a259Curt Hesidenz, a 2011 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in history, was recently hired as assistant vice president in the Property and Casualty Division at HUB InternationalFri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102221b259Rocco Martini, a 2018 Slippery Rock University graduate, was named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s “Signature Leaders Under 30” and a National Safety Council “Rising Star of Safety.Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/102221b259Slippery Rock University’s Center for Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing is hosting a virtual event featuring five cybersecurity experts from across the country to help individuals, businesses and organizations defend themselves from cyberattacks. The C2AC’s Cyber Awareness Meet is 2-5 p.m., Oct. 26, via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public and attendees can register online. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/102221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/102121a259The Institute for Nonprofit Leadership at Slippery Rock University is conducting a food drive titled “Stick a Fork in Hunger” by inviting Butler County businesses and other organizations to get involved. The INL is conducting a weeklong campaign that culminates with a celebration and food drop-off, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 23, at Butler SUCCEED, 150 N. Main Street, in Butler. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/102121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102021a259In recognition of October being National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Slippery Rock University is hosting its annual Cybersecurity Fair, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Oct. 28, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/102021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102021b290|259Slippery Rock University is offering a roundtrip shuttle for students who live in central and eastern Pennsylvania. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/102021bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101921a259Nazmul Rony, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of strategic communication and media, recently had his research published in The Journal of Social Media in SocietyTue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101921b259Mark O’Connor, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of English, and Mary Jo Ross, an associate professor of hospitality and tourism management, were awarded Butler SUCCEED FellowshipsTue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101921bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/101821a290|259Slippery Rock University’s annual Graduation Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 26, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/101821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101821b259|320Slippery Rock University hosted nearly 200 graduates from the Class of 2020 for their long-awaited, in-person commencement ceremony, Oct. 15, at the Aebersold Student Recreation Center. Graduates from this class were invited back to campus for their very own in-person ceremony that coincided with SRU’s Homecoming weekend, after the Class of 2020’s commencement was postponed a year and a half because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/101821bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101521a259Robert Carson, a Slippery Rock University senior health and physical education major from Mercer, was among the 78 college students awarded scholarships by the Recycling Education and Research Foundation. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101521b259Sierra Jackson, a Slippery Rock University freshman biology major from Butler, was one of six college students awarded scholarships from the Pennsylvania Livestock Association.Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101521bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/101521a259|288Slippery Rock University is ready to show off its shiny new digs with the first concert at the newly renovated Miller Theater inside the Performing Arts Center. SRU’s Department of Dance will host its annual Faculty and Guest Artist Concert, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, at Miller Theater. The performance space, with a 2,600-square-foot-stage and seating for 753, was part of a recent $33 million expansion and renovation project of SRU’s Performing Arts Complex. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/101521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101521b259Yassmin Gramian, Pennsylvania’s secretary of transportation, will be among the guests on a virtual panel co-hosted by Slippery Rock University’s School of Engineering and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 1:15-2 p.m., Oct. 21, via Zoom. The panel, titled “Moving Forward with STEM,” will address the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and the impact of transportation on people’s lives. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/101521bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/101421a259|292Slippery Rock University is celebrating its alumni at two separate awards presentations, Oct. 15 and 16, during its Homecoming weekend. The 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented at 5 p.m., Oct. 15, and the Rock Solid 10 Under 10 ceremony and will be awarded at 7 p.m., Oct. 16. Both events, hosted by the SRU Alumni Association, will take place in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/101421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101321a259|320As part of Slippery Rock University’s 2021 Homecoming celebrations, students participated in Paint the Town, Campus Window Wars and Spirit Board Painting to spread SRU spirit through signs and paintings displayed around campus and in the community.Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/101321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101221a259Christine Pease-Hernandez, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of strategic communication and media, and Marnie Jo Petray, an SRU associate professor of modern languages and cultures, recently wrote separate articles about diversity, equity and inclusion that were published in Connectivity, a bulletin of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101221b259Lindsay Viatori, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of dance, recently received a Love of Learning Award from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/101221a259|292The theme for Slippery Rock University’s 2021 Homecoming is outer space, with a slogan calling the weeklong event “Out of This World.” Compared to last year, when the theme was about putting the “home” in Homecoming with virtual events only as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s experience will be more about “coming” out into the world, or at least on campus. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/101221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101121a259You wouldn’t know it from the recent run of warmer temperatures, but fall has in fact arrived and that means cold and flu season isn’t too far behind. And with that in mind, Slippery Rock University is preparing to share the best methods of defense through Healthfest, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 19, at the Aebersold Student Recreation Center. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/101121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100821259The latest exhibition, “Excavations,” by Sharif Bey, a 1998 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in art, is currently on display at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh.Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100821http://www.sru.edu/news/100821a259|291Slippery Rock University has been recognized by the Applied Behavior Analysis Programs Guide on its list of Top 25 Master’s in Autism Spectrum Disorder Online programs. The program identified by the guide is SRU’s Master of Education in special education: autism, a 36-credit, 100% online graduate program that prepares students to meet the demands of schools and community agencies that serve children and adults with autism spectrum disorder. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/100821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100721a259Anthony Jones, associate dean for diversity and inclusion at Thiel College, was today named chief diversity officer at Slippery Rock University. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/100721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100621a290|259When people read the byline of a newspaper article or the scrolling credits of a video production, they see names, not skin color. But media coverage is not colorblind because each journalist brings their own background and experiences to the subjective way they choose to tell a story. Zachary Gibson, a Slippery Rock University sophomore communication major from New Castle, recognizes this and the importance of having diversity in a newsroom. Gibson is interning at Trib Total Media in Greensburg and Tarentum as a recipient of one of the Pittsburgh-area news outlet’s Scholarship for Diversity in Media. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/100621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100521a259Slippery Rock University President William Behre is passionate about keeping the SRU community safe and healthy in the best of times. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Behre is prepared to literally roll up his sleeve to show just how committed he is to the well-being of SRU students. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/100521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100521259Ursula Payne, a Slippery Rock University professor of dance, was the movement director of a recently released dance film, “Obi Mbu (The Primordial House): An Igbo Creation Myth,” directed by Mikael Owunna and Marques Redd.Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100521http://www.sru.edu/news/100421a259|291How cool would it be to rank colleges and universities for their campus sustainability and commitment to environmentalism? Well, the Sierra Club has been doing just that with their annual Cool School rankings, and Slippery Rock University is once again listed among the best colleges and universities surveyed in North America. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/100421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100121a259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized in the Washington Monthly’s 2021 College Guide and Rankings, a publication whose editors rank four-year schools based on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research and providing opportunities for public service. The publication also ranked SRU on its list of “Best Bang for the Buck” colleges, measuring them by how well non-wealthy students obtain marketable degrees at affordable prices. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/100121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100121259Abby Metcalf, a Slippery Rock University senior music therapy major from Denver, was selected for the 2021 The Musik Link’s Infinite Sounds International Bassoon Fellowship.Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100121http://www.sru.edu/news/092921a294|259Each day in the office, Kevin McCarthy wades through a river of data in his role as director of analytics and decision support in Slippery Rock University’s Office of Planning, Resource Management and Assessment. So it comes as no surprise that when he’s away from his work he also uses spreadsheets to track one of his leisure activities: open-water swimming. But McCarthy has learned to accept and appreciate uncertainties of open-water swimming, and in doing so, he won his first competitive race, the Three Rivers Marathon Swim, a 30-kilometer swimming race in Pittsburgh, Sept. 11. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/092921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092821a259The Slippery Rock University Flute Ensemble was selected to perform at the 49th Annual National Flute Association Convention, a virtual event that took place last month.Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092821b259Clint Bleil, a 2016 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in music education, was chosen by a national panel of judges as the recipient of the 2021 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award.Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092821bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092821a259|320The Arabic Club at Slippery Rock University hosted a rocking painting event, Sept. 28, on The Quad. Members of the club invited people to paint rocks with encouraging messages such as “You Rock!” and “Have a Great Day!”Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/092821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092721a290|259Erica Northrop, the mother of two children, had a job and a master's degree. Then she decided to change careers, and in doing so she enrolled at Slippery Rock University because of the opportunities that SRU provides through its safety management program. Northrop, a post-baccalaureate student majoring in safety management from Butler, was one of more than 150 SRU safety management majors who completed internships this summer. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/092721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092421a259Three Slippery Rock University education professors co-authored a chapter in the book, "World of Children: Perceptions and Connections in Sustainability with Reflections during the Pandemic"Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092421b259Kalista Heidkamp, a Slippery Rock University senior, was a first-prize winner in the 2021 Americas Music Competitionamp places first in Charleston International Music Competition Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092421bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092421a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees conducted its quarterly business meeting, Sept. 24, at the Smith Student Center. Highlights included the trustees approving SRU’s fiscal year budget for 2021-22, along with a naming resolution pertaining to the University’s Performing Arts Complex.Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/092421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092221a259|320More than 80 pieces of two-dimensional artwork are on display in windows of 10 Slippery Rock University buildings as part of a community art installation titled “Windows of Slippery Rock University.”Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/092221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092221b259|291For the sixth consecutive year, Slippery Rock University has secured a spot on the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. SRU was ranked nationally in the >600 band among 796 institutions for 2022. The WSJ/THE, which started ranking colleges and universities in 2017, bases its rankings on several data sources, including annual surveys of more than 170,000 U.S. students across all ranked colleges and 10,000 academic professionals and other experts. Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/092221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092121a259|320As part of Slippery Rock University Art Department’s annual global engagement project, students in the Advanced Studio Fiber Art class, taught by Barbara Westman, professor of art, created outdoor banners that are being displayed around SRU’s campus.Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/092121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092121a259A.J. Sumser, a Slippery Rock University senior recreational therapy major, was selected as a Peg Connolly Scholar by the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092121b259David Scott Weed, a 1997 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in physical therapy, wrote his second novel, “They Only Come At Night,” which was independently published last month. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092121bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092021a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet Sept. 23-24. Committee meetings scheduled for both days, as well as the 11 a.m., Sept. 24 quarterly business meeting, will take place in the Smith Student Center, Room 321. All meetings are open to the public. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/092021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092021b259|291The Princeton Review has named Slippery Rock University to the “Best Northeastern” list published on its “2022 Best College: Region by Region” resource. SRU is among 654 schools, which is just 23% of the nation’s fourth-year colleges, recognized across five zones –– Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West and International –– that editors of The Princeton Review recommend as “regional bests.”Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/092021bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092021c259|320People of all ages from across the county flooded Main Street in downtown Slippery Rock last Saturday, Sept. 18, for the return of VillageFest. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/092021chttp://www.sru.edu/news/091721a259|288The first dance concert of the year at Slippery Rock University may have a title fit for a carpenter’s tape measure, but “60 x 60 x 60” has a little something for everyone. The SRU Dance Department will present its 60 x 60 x 60 dance concert, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 23, at Swope Music Hall, featuring 60 dance performances to 60 pieces of music that are 60 seconds long. Tickets are $2 and can be purchased at the door on the evening of the concert. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/091721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091721a259Kirk McDermott, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, wrote a paper that was published in Topology and its Applications.Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091721b259Dean DeNicola, a Slippery Rock University professor of biology, wrote a paper that was published in Ecosphere, the journal of Ecological Society of America.Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091721bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091621a294|259Employers across America are struggling to retain workers. “Help Wanted” and “Now Hiring” aren’t just signs in the windows and bold text on job postings, they are indications that employers must improve their organizational cultures to attract and keep talent. According to two Slippery Rock University professors, employers need to transform their workplaces into places that are empowering, inclusive and positive for their employees. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/091621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091621b259Slippery Rock University is hosting its annual Constitution Day event with a trivia contest and discussion, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sept. 17, via Zoom. The virtual event is organized by the SRU Political Science Department and Pi Sigma Alpha, the SRU chapter of a national political science honor society, and all members of the SRU campus community, as well as the public, are welcome to attend. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/091621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091421a293|259Members of the Slippery Rock University community are invited to meet candidates for the University’s open position of chief diversity officer by attending open sessions, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Sept. 16, Sept. 21, Sept. 28 and Sept. 30, on the third floor of the Smith Student Center. Each of the four candidates who were invited to campus for interviews will present for 30 minutes before answering questions from the audience. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/091421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091421a259Melissa Borgia-Askey, a Slippery Rock University instructor of English, wrote an article that was published in Voices, the journal of New York Folklore. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091421b259Robert Lagnese was recently recognized at the Butler County Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Celebrate Business” event as part of the Leadership Butler County class graduation.Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091421bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091421b259After more than year of reduced on-campus capacity because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Slippery Rock University’s enrollment remains strong now that SRU is fully back to in-person classes and activities. For the fall 2021 semester, there are 8,424 students enrolled at the University, according to the official count taken Sept. 13, the 15th day of classes, which is used for national and state reporting purposes. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/091421bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091321a259|291The U.S. News & World Report today released its 2022 Best Colleges rankings and Slippery Rock University appeared on five of the guide’s lists. SRU ranked 78th on the “Best Regional Universities – North” list and 22nd on the list of “Top Public Schools – Regional Universities North.” SRU also ranked among regional universities in the North for “Best Colleges for Veterans” (32nd), “Best Value Schools” (43rd) and as a top performer for “Social Mobility” (82nd). Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/091321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091021a290|259Slippery Rock University offers students a myriad of resources to help them succeed that are delivered by faculty and staff, but sometimes students just need a boost from one of their own. They might want to talk through a problem they’re dealing with outside of the classroom, they may need help making friends or they just prefer advice from another student. That’s where Boost Peer Educators come in. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/091021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091021a259Kristin Mathers, a 1996 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in mathematics, was hired by Commercial Vehicle Group as its new chief human resources officer. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091021b259Kristopher Oliveira has been appointed assistant dean for diversity and inclusion and director of the Gender + Sexuality Resource Center at Princeton University. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091021bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/090921a259|261Handwriting analysis is a critical part of forensic investigations. Detecting forgery and the order of signatures on signed contracts are examples. But these issues aren’t easily solved by typical visual or microscopic analysis. Researchers at Slippery Rock University are conducting a study that goes deeper, albeit paper thin, but enough to potentially change the way that forensic document examiners look at ink strokes. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/090921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090821a259The topics of leadership, equity and race can be approached from many angles in different topics. Two experts in these areas are using sports as an example to bring a conversation to Slippery Rock University. Jim Rooney and Jeremi Duru will share a message with the SRU community, 7 p.m., Sept. 14, via Zoom, in an online event titled “The Leaders’ Role in Equity, Race and Opportunity,” sponsored by the SRU’s President’s Commission for Race and Ethnic Diversity, the Office for Inclusive Excellence and the Office of the President. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/090821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090821a259Susan Hadley, a Slippery Rock University professor of music, recently edited a book titled “Sociocultural Identities in Music Therapy” published by Barcelona Publishers. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090821b259John Silvestro, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of English, wrote an article that was recently published by Inside Higher Ed. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090821bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/090721a259|262Slippery Rock University is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 17, at the Russell Wright Alumni House on the corner of Morrow Way and Campus Drive. The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all SRU students, faculty and staff, as well as an influenza vaccine for faculty and staff. Students wanting the flu vaccine can get their shots at a separate clinic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 16, in the parking lot outside of the Alumni House. There is no charge for either clinic. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/090721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090321a259|292As millions of Americans watched and read about the top U.S. athletes competing in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer, there were a few who actually got to see the athletes compete in person. Among those who traveled to Japan were five Slippery Rock University alumni. But they weren’t there as spectators. Instead, they had important jobs as athletic trainers and physical therapists. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/090321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090321a259Krista White, a Slippery Rock University graduate student, was recognized at the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association annual conference. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090321b259Dallas Jackson, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of physical and health education, received the William A. Hillman Distinguished Service AwardFri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090321bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/090221a290|259Similar to a vacation road trip, the journey through college toward a career is not just about the destination: there are things to experience along the way. Jenna Kriley’s summer internship is an example. Kriley, a Slippery Rock University junior biology major from Butler, is pursuing a career in the medical field, but she couldn’t resist the opportunity to dig up some wooly mammoth fossils. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/090221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090121a259|291Slippery Rock University was ranked in several categories by BestValueSchools.org, an online resource that helps prospective college students make career decisions and determine the right fit. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/090121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/083121a259|260Slippery Rock University will officially open its new community outreach office in Butler with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon, Sept. 10, at the SRU Center for Community Engagement, Empowerment and Development, known as Butler SUCCEED, located at 150 N. Main Street. SRU is leasing the space in the heart of Butler that will act as a hub between the University and the Butler city and county communities to form and continue mutually beneficial partnerships that enhance the quality of life in the region and advance learning, research and civic engagement. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/083121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083121a259Tami Micsky, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work, shared her expertise related to coping, self-care and social work education.Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083121b259Matthew Barbee, a 2007 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in health care management, was hired as chief operating officer of eCaring.Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083121bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/083121b259|320More than 200 student organizations at Slippery Rock University participated in the Involvement Fair, Aug. 31, on The Quad.Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/083121bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/083021a259|261The simplest images can spark conversation. That’s the premise of a noncompetitive game called Rory’s Story Cubes, invented by Irish game designer Rory O’Connor, which helps prompt discussions based on images on the sides of dice. Researchers at Slippery Rock University are rolling out their own version of story cubes to spark language learning for children in the classroom. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/083021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082721a294|259Two of the most prevalent issues the world is facing today are the COVID-19 pandemic and social inequality, neither of which would seemingly rely on the expertise of a performing arts faculty member. But Ursula Payne, a professor of dance at Slippery Rock University, has confronted both in separate roles that go beyond her job title or contributing in a way that people would generally say is “just doing their part.” Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/082721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082721a259Matt Rees, a Slippery Rock University senior music education major, received the Collegiate Professional Achievement Award from the National Association for Music Education.Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082721b259Abigail Fuller, a 2004 Slippery Rock University graduate with degrees in elementary education and dance, recently authored a book that was published by Rowman & Littlefield. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082721bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/082621a259As students come back to Slippery Rock University’s campus, some for the first time since the start of the pandemic, they might notice a few changes. There were several construction projects completed or about to be finished in the coming weeks. The biggest change is SRU’s Performing Arts Complex, a $33 million expansion and renovation project for three buildings that was completed earlier this year. But there were other recent projects totaling more than $4 million and there are plans on the horizon for renovation to the old University Union. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/082621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082421a259|295Commemorating the events of Sept. 11, 2001, is becoming more important, and it’s not just because of milestones such as the upcoming 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. What was once an opportunity to mourn and reflect on the tragic events of 9/11 is now also a chance to educate people, and that’s why Slippery Rock University is hosting nearly an entire week of 9/11 programming, Sept. 7-11. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/082421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082421a259Rona Smeak, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of safety management, was recognized by the American Society of Safety Professionals.Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082421b259Martha Dunkelberger was awarded the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship, the oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society in the U.S.Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082421bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/082321a259|320SRU students were treated to an evening of games, carnival rides, prizes and live music at the Aug. 20 WOW Carnival.Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/082321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082321b259|291Slippery Rock University was honored for its exceptional support of military-affiliated students by Colleges of Distinction, an online guide for college-bound students. SRU received COD's 2021-22 Military Support badge for ensuring that “military students are supported through comprehensive education benefits, a committed military and veterans affairs team, flexible options, trained faculty and dedicated campus activities and community support.” Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/082321bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/082321c259|261There’s pent-up excitement for first-year students at Slippery Rock University that is unlike previous cohorts. The SRU Class of 2025 is embarking on a new phase of life after completing the challenging task of choosing a college during a pandemic. But they found their right fit, they are finally here on campus and they are ready to experience all that The Rock has to offer. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/082321chttp://www.sru.edu/news/082321d259|320The phrase “back to school” is more emphatic this year after Slippery Rock University started fall semester classes Aug. 23 while operating at pre-pandemic capacities.Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/082321dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/082021a259|292The co-author of a new book with a bold title, “Quick and Easy World Change,” experienced the biggest, most bold change in his world when he was a student at Slippery Rock University. Pancho Timmons, a 2000 SRU graduate with a degree in social work, is a social entrepreneur and business owner who has found success in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, but a discovery by one of his professors proved to be a turning point in his career and life. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/082021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082021b259|320Approximately 1,400 Slippery Rock University first-year students assembled Aug. 20 at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium for New Student Convocation. This was the first of two ceremonies in which the SRU Class of 2025 will be together in one place (the other being commencement in four years). Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/082021bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/081921a259|288Visible reminders of life and light from the outside world, more often than not, enter buildings through windows. And now, campus structures at Slippery Rock University can reciprocate some of the community’s vibrant humanity from the inside out thanks to a new project hosted by the SRU Art Department and the Martha Gault Art Gallery. Organizers are seeking submissions for a project titled “Windows of Slippery Rock University,” a community installation where art created by anyone affiliated with SRU will be hung from the windows of various campus buildings for people on the outside to see. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/081921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081921b259More than 1,000 first-year and transfer students moved into residence halls at Slippery Rock University Aug. 19 as part of SRU’s Week of Welcome. Assisting the incoming students and their families were nearly 400 returning student volunteers and 100 faculty and staff volunteers who helped ease the college transition and make the new members of The Rock community feel right at home. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/081921bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/081821a259Although individuals can make an impact at reversing the harmful effects of climate change by reducing their use of plastics, planting trees or recycling, to name a few, getting to the root of the problem requires action at a much large scale. That’s why Julie Snow is going to Washington, D.C., to do something about it. The Slippery Rock University professor of geography, geology and the environment is not going to protest outside the U.S. Capitol Building, but rather she’ll have the ear of the top generals in the Department of Defense and be able to inform lawmakers. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/081821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081621a259|291Slippery Rock University has received the Colleges of Distinction’s 2021-22 Equity & Inclusion badge, recognizing SRU as a community dedicated to equal opportunity for all students, faculty and staff. Colleges of Distinction is an online guide for college-bound students that advocates for schools whose undergraduate experiences are grounded in a philosophy of engagement, teaching, community and outcomes. The Equity & Inclusion badge is part of COD’s individual recognition that focuses on institutions’ specialized services for students.  Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/081621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081321a259|292For someone who once thought enrolling at Slippery Rock University seemed out of reach, Elise Michaux sure has a firm grasp of the college experience. She’s not only a distinguished graduate who works in higher education, she’s a member of SRU’s council of trustees. According to Michaux, she’s simply reciprocating the trust that SRU put in her when she was a student by faithfully serving the University as a member of the council. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/081321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081321b259|261Slippery Rock University’s College of Health Professions is now official. The SRU council of trustees conducted a special meeting, Aug. 13 in the Smith Student Center, and unanimously voted to approve the creation of the University’s fifth college, the College of Health Professions. The new college, which will start no later than the fall of 2022, will be largely comprised of existing academic departments currently housed within the College of Health, Engineering and Science. The approval of the college currently does not correlate with the addition of any new academic programs. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/081321bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/081121a259|261No longer just considered fun and games, esports has become big business. And now Slippery Rock University is offering esports as an academic program to prepare students to work in the competitive video game industry. Beginning this fall, SRU will offer esports as a minor, which students can pick up by taking 21 credits in classes across multiple disciplines, including hospitality, event management and tourism; exercise and rehabilitative sciences; communication; and sport management. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/081121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081021a290|259Many second-year students at Slippery Rock University will be experiencing campus life for the first time this fall. This is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing SRU to conduct approximately 80% of its classes online and limited residence hall capacities during the 2020-21 academic year. And while SRU already helps first-year students become acclimated to college life through the Week of Welcome, second-year students need the support that they missed last year. Enter “Year 2, SRU,” a series of a series of events, programs, and resources for second-year students at SRU. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/081021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080921a259|291Slippery Rock University has received the Colleges of Distinction’s 2021-22 Career Development badge, recognizing SRU for its outstanding commitment to student career development. Colleges of Distinction is an online guide for college-bound students that advocates for schools whose undergraduate experiences are grounded in a philosophy of engagement, teaching, community and outcomes. The Career Development badge is part of COD’s individual recognition that focuses on institutions’ specialized services for students. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/080921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080621a294|259f you were to dig up dirt on Andy Hasenpflug, you would find quite the opposite of gossip, but rather acclaim for “Dirt,” a screen dance project for which Hasenpflug composed, arranged and performed the musical score. Hasenpflug, a dance musician and instructor in the Slippery Rock University Dance Department, was recently recognized by the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival for “Dirt” as the winner of “Outstanding Musical Score” in the 2021 AoBFF awards. Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/080621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080521a259Week of Welcome is typically a period of transitions at Slippery Rock University. For first-year students, that means getting acclimated to college life and living away from home for the first time. For the rest of the SRU community, including the hundreds of volunteers comprised of faculty, staff and returning students, WOW is a time to embrace a return to campus activities and the end of summer. Only in 2021, the “wow”-factor is intensified after a long hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic and a community determined to close the social distance. Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/080521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080521b259|320Twenty-eight graduates from Slippery Rock University’s Class of 2021 Doctor of Occupational Therapy program presented research, received awards and participated in a pinning ceremony, Aug. 4, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/080521bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/080421a294|259Social media and other forms of digital communication have changed the way people receive messages, providing marketers with seemingly limitless opportunities to reach consumers. But according to a Slippery Rock University professor, there are challenges for communication and marketing professionals that are caused by the power wielded by Big Tech and unethical practices by digital publishers. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/080421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080321a259|262Slippery Rock University is hosting free, voluntary COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all SRU students, faculty and staff, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 19 and 22, at the Mass Testing Center in the University Union, 103 Central Loop. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/080321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080221a259|291Slippery Rock University's nursing programs have earned national recognition by receiving the 2021-22 Colleges of Distinction Nursing Field of Study badge. Colleges of Distinction, an online guide for college-bound students, has already honored SRU as a 2021-22 College of Distinction, but this is the third specialized recognition for programs, in addition to business and education. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/080221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/073021a293|259The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, a non-governmental membership association that accredits institutions of higher education, has officially reaffirmed Slippery Rock University’s accreditation. The process was completed through a Statement of Accreditation Status after SRU completed its required self-study process and site visit by a team of higher education peers earlier this year. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/073021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072821a293|259Slippery Rock University has made significant progress on a master energy infrastructure feasibility study and other components of its “Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality” program in partnership with Ever-Green Energy. The program to reduce SRU’s greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2037 is being supported by a grant from the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/072821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072621a259|291Slippery Rock University has once again received national recognition for its education programs by earning a 2021-22 Field of Study badge from the Colleges of Distinction. College of Distinction, which is an online guide for college-bound students, honored SRU’s education programs for a fifth straight year.   Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/072621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072321a294|259Cognitive science is the study of thinking, and according to Chris Niebauer, many people have a thinking problem that they try to solve by, well, thinking. Niebauer, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of cognitive science and leadership, authored a book titled “No Self, No Problem” that reached the top 10 in multiple categories on the Amazon Best Seller Rankings. In the book, Niebauer observed how neuroscience is catching up to Buddhism in the agreement that “the self” is an illusion. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/072321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072121a259|262In the last year, Kayle Marsh has gone from counting pills as a pharmacy technician to conducting research that people with Alzheimer’s disease are counting on to treat this common cause of dementia. Marsh, a Slippery Rock University senior chemistry major from Kennedy, New York, still works at a local pharmacy a few hours per week, but this summer she is working full time in the biochemistry lab at SRU as part of a grant-funded, faculty-student research project. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/072121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071921a259|291Slippery Rock University has received a national endorsement for its business programs by earning a 2021-22 Field of Study badge from the Colleges of Distinction. College of Distinction, which is an online guide for college-bound students, honored SRU’s business programs for a fifth straight year. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/071921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071621a259|292When Justin Brown was a student at Slippery Rock University, he didn’t wait to follow a career path or conform to someone else’s idea of success. Instead, he built bridges by developing a program that not only helped people relate to one another, but also provided Brown a bridge to his successful career. Building Bridges was the name of a diversity training program that Brown started at SRU when he was just a sophomore in 2008, which led to him starting his own company using the program model and delivering it to more than 600 colleges, universities and other postsecondary institutions during the last 13 years. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/071621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071621b259|320Forty-nine students from the Slippery Rock University Doctor of Physical Therapy program received their white coats at a ceremony, July 16, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/071621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/071421a259Maj. Christopher Brown admits he took “the long way” in his military career. He did his basic training when he was a junior in high school and signed a contract to become a U.S. Army ROTC cadet at Slippery Rock University just weeks before 9/11. But now, more than 20 years after his split entry into the Army, he’s completing his first deployment with a rather unique distinction: Brown is the first military physical therapist stationed at his base in Poland. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/071421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071221a259|291The 2021-22 academic year has just begun when it comes to awards and rankings, and Slippery Rock University has already distinguished itself. SRU has been recognized as one of the 2021-22 Colleges of Distinction, a national list of colleges and universities recognized for their commitment to student success and satisfaction. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/071221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070921a259|292Even before Joseph McCandless passed away last year, Slippery Rock University was aware that he was leaving a significant amount of money in his estate as a gift to the University through the SRU Foundation, Inc. Until recently, that gift was a mystery.Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/070921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070721a259|292Accompanied by family members carrying several boxes of his belongings, Edmund Dlutowski arrived at Slippery Rock University this summer ready to let go of a big part of his life. Far from being a first-year college student transitioning to adulthood, Dlutowski, 82, is a retired archeologist/engineer who visited the archeology lab at SRU that bears his name to donate the remainder of his collection of archaeological artifacts. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/070721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070621a259Frontline health care workers across Pennsylvania will soon receive relief in the form of music therapy thanks to the work of a Slippery Rock University professor, student and alumna. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration recently announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will help health care workers cope with stress through creative arts therapy services including music therapy. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/070621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070221a290|259A safety management student organization at Slippery Rock University has earned national acclaim. The American Society of Safety Professionals chapter at SRU won the 2020-21 ASSP Outstanding Student Section Award, honoring the section that made the most significant contributions toward advancing safety education and research. The ASSP at SRU received a $5,000 stipend for its recognition that will be applied to the organization’s budget for next year. There are more than 134 student members of the ASSP at SRU.Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/070221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/063021a259|292Calahan Young, a 2017 Slippery Rock University graduate, is a co-captain of the U.S. men’s national goalball team that will play in the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo in August. Goalball is a sport played blindfolded that is designed for athletes with visual impairments. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/063021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062921a259|320Camp ROCK is an extended school year program for youths ages 12-21 on the autism spectrum that is hosted by Slippery Rock University and the Butler County Family YMCA. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/062921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062821a259|292Isha Rao, a 2020 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in theatre, earned two awards for her advocacy and leadership from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. A native of Mumbai, India, Rao won the 2020 Charlene Gordon Arts Impact Awards, recognizing distinguished emerging arts leaders, advocates and activists, as well as the 2020 John Cauble Emerging Leader Award, honoring an outstanding participant of the ASPIRE Arts Leadership program.Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/062821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062521a259|292As a first-generation college graduate who’s now on her way to earning a doctoral degree, Kenya Johns is ready to be a pioneer for her community, not just her family. Johns is set to become the first Black woman elected mayor of her hometown of Beaver Falls in the city’s 153-year history. A 2014 graduate of Slippery Rock University with a degree in psychology, Johns won the city’s Democratic primary election last month and will run unopposed in the November general election. Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/062521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062321259When Ivory Dunlap set foot on Slippery Rock University’s campus shortly after being hired as SRU’s new director of the Office for Inclusive Excellence, she was already thinking about walking around campus in someone else’s shoes –– those of the students. A native of Butler and an SRU graduate, Dunlap will be well-suited to relate to students in her work that will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion from a student affairs perspective.Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/062321http://www.sru.edu/news/062121a259When students return to Slippery Rock University this fall, they will have a variety of new dining options to choose from. And the return to in-person dining is just the start. SRU has contracted with Aramark as its food service vendor for at least the next seven years, replacing AVI Fresh. Under the new contract, SRU will offer students a choice of meal plans that are either less expensive or have no fee increases compared to previous years, as well as access to offerings with some new features. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/062121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061721a259|291Slippery Rock University’s online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program continues to make national rankings, this time for its affordability as determined by a website with a self-descriptive name. TopRNtoBSN.com has ranked SRU on its 2021 list of the Top 25 Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Programs.Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/061721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061621a290|259Slippery Rock University features more than 160 registered student clubs and organizations that empower students to explore a wide variety of opportunities for involvement and camaraderie. As it turns out, not even the COVID-19 pandemic could deter students from getting involved, even those who spent the last academic year living at home or off campus while taking online classes. In fact, there were 10 student organizations added in the 2020-21 school year. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/061621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061421a293|259Slippery Rock University is conducting a search for the new role of chief diversity officer. The CDO will work collaboratively with campus and external communities to advance SRU’s commitment to all aspects of global diversity and inclusion. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/061421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061121a259|261The formation of a new subdivision at Slippery Rock University might seem like just a name change and a restructuring of the organizational chart, but it signifies progress in the way SRU is serving its students. The University recently created the Center for Career and Academic Progress that consists of four existing campus units, one of which has undergone a name change.Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/061121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061021a259Slippery Rock University will be fully open when the fall 2021 semester begins Aug. 23. Like many colleges and universities during the COVID-19 pandemic, safety measures limited capacities on campus, but The Rock is coming back with a solid offering of in-person classes and on-campus activities to engage students. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/061021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060921a259The transition from high school to college hasn’t been easy for Jaclyn Lenhart. She has been in and out of classes and colleges about as frequently as hospitals, with at least 10 stays of up to two weeks since she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 17. Lenhart, a Slippery Rock University junior recreational therapy major from Gibsonia, hasn’t let the burden of her illness keep her from lightening the load of others who suffer from Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease. Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/060921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060421a259|291Slippery Rock University’s Bachelor of Arts in criminology and criminal justice degree program has been ranked by Study.com on its list of 2021 Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminology. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/060421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060421b259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees approved several executive actions at its quarterly business meeting, June 4, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom, highlighted by the approval of new student dining plan fees for 2021-22 and new naming policy guidelines. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/060421bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/060221a290|259Many college students must work part-time jobs to make ends meet, but few have inspired their employer to give them a paycheck – in the amount and the literal size – that two Slippery Rock University students received from Taco Bell. Cameron Peachock, a graduate student majoring in physical therapy from Slippery Rock, and Charles Frank, a sophomore environmental geoscience major from McMurray, each received Taco Bell Foundation Live Más Scholarships, given by the fast-food chain’s foundation to employees who are pursuing higher education and “using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond.” Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/060221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060221b259|320The Slippery Rock Student Government Association Child Care Center hosted its 2021 Preschool Graduation June 2. The ceremony gave family and friends the opportunity to share in the accomplishments and successes from the past year while the "graduates" said goodbye to preschool and looked ahead to kindergarten.Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/060221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/060121a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet June 3-4. Committee meetings scheduled for both days, as well as the 11 a.m., June 4 quarterly business meeting, will take place in the Smith Student Center Theater. All meetings are open to the public. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/060121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052821a290|259The building of one small microscope is a giant leap for student researchers at Slippery Rock University, and someday their creation might touch the surface of a planet. Seven SRU students are working this summer on a research project led by Sagar Bhandari, assistant professor of physics and engineering, that is being funded by a $25,000 grant from NASA through the Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium. Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/052821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052621a290|259Campus life at Slippery Rock University is expected to be very different this fall when compared to the previous two and a half semesters. Courtesy of COVID-19, those semesters allowed for only about one quarter of the University's usual number of residential students and just 20% of classes to occur in person compared to pre-pandemic levels. But with SRU planning to return to full capacities in August, the University’s Student Affairs division is taking a strategic approach to reengaging with students –– or, for some students, engaging with them for the first time. Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/052621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052421a259|291Eight academic programs at Slippery Rock University were listed among Intelligent.com’s 2021 Best Online Degree Programs, a ranking of the top online degree programs in the United States. Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/052421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052121a259|292The Slippery Rock University Center for Community Engagement, Empowerment and Development, known as Butler SUCCEED, has established an advisory council to provide leadership for the center. Butler SUCCEED is a center created in 2020 to engage members of the SRU and Butler city and county communities to form and continue mutually beneficial partnerships that enhance the quality of life in the region and advance learning, research and civic engagement. Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/052121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051421a294|259Writing a novel and getting it published are no easy tasks. Authors know it takes continual revisions, feedback and grabbing the attention of the right people. After several years of working intermittently on her novel, Jessica Jopp, a Slippery Rock University instructor of English, has turned the corner on producing what she and her publisher hope is a page-turner. Jopp recently won the 2020 Quill Prose Award from Red Hen Press, which includes $1,000 and the publication of her novel, “From the Longing Orchard,” scheduled for release in spring 2023. Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/051421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051221a259|291Slippery Rock University was ranked No. 1 on EDsmart’s 2021 ranking of the Best Accredited Online Colleges in Pennsylvania. SRU scored a perfect 100 out of 100 on EDsmart’s scale, which is based on data points in three categories: affordability (financial aid, net price), student satisfaction (retention rate) and student outcome (four-year graduation rate). Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/051221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051021a290|259Only at a place nicknamed “The Rock” could a family of pet rocks find a home and gain national attention. It all started when a student at Slippery Rock University placed a pet rock with googly eyes on campus and shared it on social media. Then he added another pet rock the next day, and another the day after that, and so on. After a month and several creative iterations of the pet rock, a lot of people started to notice, including a television audience.Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/051021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030121c293|259|260Slippery Rock University has unveiled its plans for the fall 2021 semester with full consideration to the evolving circumstances pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. SRU is planning for a “more traditional college experience,” when classes begin Aug. 23, according to University officials. Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/030121chttp://www.sru.edu/news/050621a294|259May 6 is National Nurses Day, a time to recognize the contributions that these health care professionals make to improve people’s health. The Slippery Rock University community could celebrate for an entire month and recognize a day for each of its Student Health Center nurses. But recognition on this occasion is particularly prescribed for two SRU nurses who are hanging up their stethoscopes and retiring after a combined 50 years with the University and nearly 80 years in the profession. Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/050621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050521a259The Slippery Rock University Department of Strategic Communication and Media has announced its 2021 SRU Communication and Media Hall of Fame inductees and award winners. The 2021 class will be formally inducted at an on-campus ceremony, Oct. 15, in conjunction with Homecoming weekend. Time, location and other details of the ceremony are to be determined. Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/050521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050521b293|259Slippery Rock University has announced the hiring of 1988 SRU alumna and 2015 Rock Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Roberta Page as its next director of intercollegiate athletics. Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/050521bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/050321a259|320The two-day celebration known as Slippery Rock University's 2021 Spring Commencement saw the conferring of more 1,700 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, April 30-May 1.Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/050321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050321b259|292Ryan Muldowney learned from his time as a student at Slippery Rock University that “good things happen if you put yourself out there and work hard.” Buying the right vowels and not landing on BANKRUPT when you spin the wheel also helps. A 2005 SRU graduate with a degree in journalism, Muldowney was a contestant on a recent airing of the popular television game show “Wheel of Fortune.” Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/050321bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/043021a259|320Slippery Rock University's Office for Inclusive Excellence hosted its Multicultural Graduation Ceremony, April 29, in Morrow Field House.Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/043021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-043021a259A Slippery Rock University professor and two SRU alumni coauthored research that was published in Polyhedron, a journal that publishes original, fundamental, experimental and theoretical work in areas of inorganic chemistry.Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-043021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-043021b259Malick Coly, a Slippery Rock University instructor of modern languages and cultures, wrote an article that was recently published in the Canadian Journal of African Studies, which publishes research in English and French about Africa, including anthropology, political science, history, sociology, literature, geography and development.Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-043021bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-043021c259Junko Yamamoto, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of secondary education and foundations of education delivered a presentation at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Spring Methodology Conference on Foreign Language Teaching.Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-043021chttp://www.sru.edu/news/042921a259|295Twenty-six cadets from Slippery Rock University’s U.S. Army ROTC program will become commissioned officers, April 30, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. The event comes one week after SRU’s battalion conducted its annual spring awards ceremony via Zoom, recognizing cadets and support staff for their dedication to the program with several awards. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/042921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042821a259|295Slippery Rock University is stepping outside of its usual routine for commencement ceremonies this year. For the first time since 2008, SRU will confer degrees outdoors as the University will host five individual commencement ceremonies honoring the spring 2021 graduates, April 30-May 1, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/042821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042721a259Rahmon Hart, a 1995 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in physical education-kinesiology, was elected as a trustee of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, a nonprofit cultural organization located in Pittsburgh’s cultural district that generates artistic, educational and community initiatives.Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042721b259Tim Wilson, a 1962 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in secondary education, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Southern Maine, at USM’s virtual commencement ceremony, May 8. Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042721bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042721a290|259Cadets from Slippery Rock University’s U.S. Army ROTC program were part of a Ranger Challenge team that, for the first time in program history, qualified for the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. SRU’s battalion was one of only 16 ROTC programs in the country to compete in Sandhurst, April 16-17, joining 25 USMA teams and three U.S. service academies who took part in a rigorous 36-hour course “to test warrior spirit, team cohesion and dedication to mission accomplishment.” Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/042721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042621a290|259The use of face masks can be a point of contention, or at least confusion, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Are they really effective? Are surgical masks better than cloth masks? Do they protect you or prevent you from spreading the virus? Although several studies have taken place around the country, a group of Slippery Rock University students decided to investigate for themselves by putting masks to the test as part of a safety management research project. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/042621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042321a259Kalista Heidkamp, a Slippery Rock University senior music education major from Pittsburgh, won the 2021 Butler County Symphony Association’s Virtual Concerto Competition.Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042321b259The Rocket, the independent, student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, won several awards in the 2020-21 Society for Collegiate Journalists National Contest.Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042321bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042321a259|295Slippery Rock University's Office for Student Engagement and Leadership recently announced its 2020-21 Rising Star awards, sponsored by AVI Fresh, SRU's contract food vendor, and the Slippery Rock Student Government Association. The awards, announced during the Rising Star award ceremony, conducted virtually April 21, recognized students, faculty, staff and organizations for their impact on the campus community. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/042321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042221a290|259You might be wondering, “What is life like as Slippery Rock University student during the COVID-19 pandemic?” A student who is currently living on campus and enrolled in a major that presents unique challenges –– for in-person safety and for online collaboration –– was invited to share their day at SRU to provide a glimpse of what on-campus life is like during the pandemic. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/042221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042221b-x58037294|259Even though Slippery Rock University cannot host a large gathering to celebrate employee service because of COVID-10 safety protocols, there are still meaningful contributions that are deserving of recognition. In lieu of its typical Employee Service Recognition ceremony, SRU has posted a video presentation on its website to recognize employees, celebrate milestone work anniversaries, and acknowledge the six recipients of the 2021 President’s Awards for Outstanding Service.Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/042221b-x58037http://www.sru.edu/news/042121a259|292The Doublemint Twins first appeared in chewing gum advertisements in 1939, the same year another set of twin sisters arrived as students at what is now Slippery Rock University. Today, those two SRU alumnae are newly minted in a triple-figure age group, as twin sisters Olive Miller and Opal McCarl, from the SRU Class of 1943, are celebrating their 100th birthday, April 21. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/042121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042021a290|259|261Slippery Rock University conducted its 2021 Celebration of Achievement awards ceremony, April 19, via Zoom. The annual event recognized faculty and students for their outstanding contributions in the areas of academics, research, scholarship, creative activities and more. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/042021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042021a259Patrick McGinty, a Slippery Rock University instructor of English, wrote a book review for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042021b259Kerry Edwards, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice, wrote an article that was published in The Qualitative Report.Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042021bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041921a259The Slippery Rock University President’s Commission for Disability Issues celebrates people who advocate for and advances individuals with disabilities at SRU by hosting the Breaker Barriers Event. This year, the event will be conducted virtually, 5:30-6:30 p.m., April 22, via Zoom. The event is open to the public. Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/041921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041621a259Brett Barnett, a Slippery Rock University professor of strategic communication and media, recently served as a judge for the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts’ Film & Video Competition.Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041621b259Marnie Jo Petray, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of modern languages and cultures, was recently interviewed for two podcasts about a book she co-edited, “Linguistic Discrimination in U.S. Higher Education.”Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041621a259|288What do more than 1,200 Slippery Rock University students have in common? They were assigned to read books this academic year written by Brian Turner. An author, poet and U.S. Army veteran, Turner is this year’s guest speaker for Common Read, a virtual event, 8 p.m., April 22, sponsored by SRU’s English Department, College of Liberal Arts, President's Commission for Veterans and Military Affairs and Kaleidoscope Arts Festival. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/041621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041521a290|259Slippery Rock University is hosting its biannual Cyberspace Event, 12:30-2 p.m., April 20, which will address issues related to the cybersecurity industry with invited speakers and presentations by SRU students. The event will be conducted via Zoom and the public can register by completing an online form.  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/041521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041421a259Slippery Rock University's Dance Department will host its BFA Senior Dance concert, “Against All Odds,” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., April 17 via a livestream on the department's YouTube channel. Each concert will feature different performances. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/041421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041421b259|261Computer science students at Slippery Rock University are now adding Pepper to their resumes. But we’re not talking about the condiment they would put on their food. Rather, they are becoming “seasoned” programmers by working with Pepper, which is the name of a semi-humanoid, emotional robot manufactured by SoftBank Robotics. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/041421bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041321a259A.J. Sumser, a Slippery Rock University senior recreational therapy major from Avon, Ohio, and Mary Zipfel, a sophomore health and physical education major from Sutersville, were awarded the 2021 Michael Phelps Foundation Student Scholarships by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041321b259A team of three Slippery Rock University students placed third at The Institute of Internal Auditors, Pittsburgh Chapter, University Competition, an event where college students from the region submitted audit reports to be judged by a panel of judges.Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041321bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041321a259|320Slippery Rock University hosted the Special Olympics Interscholastic Unified Sports indoor bocce regional championships, April 13 at Morrow Field House.Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/041321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041221a259The National Association of Schools of Music has officially accredited Slippery Rock University’s Master of Music Therapy program. After launching the program in the fall of 2016, SRU was recognized with a provisional status for the program by NASM before meeting the standards set forth by NASM for individual master’s degree programs. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/041221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040921a259Earth Day, the world’s largest civic observance that supports environmental protection, is recognized every year on April 22. At Slippery Rock University, however, there are events and activities occurring on multiple days throughout the month. Presented by the SRU President’s Commission on Sustainability, the SRU Earth Days include workshops, social-media challenges, virtual panel discussions and more. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/040921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040921259Slippery Rock University's fifth annual Giving Day, March 26, raised more than $320,000, exceeding organizers’ goal of $300,000, as a total of 1,340 donors contributed to this year’s campaign.Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040921http://www.sru.edu/news/040821a290|259The ways in which Slippery Rock University students are sharing their scholarly work continues to expand. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019 was the last year SRU’s Symposium for Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities was an in-person event. This showcase event will once again be live this year, April 13, but in a new, virtual format that offers opportunities to reach wider audiences and enable greater creativity and interaction.Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/040821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040721a259Beyond the partisan debates and back-and-forth takedowns that occur on social media, there are better forms of deliberation that allow people to consider relevant information from multiple points of view. Slippery Rock University students will be involved in such deliberation, as SRU was selected to partner in the largest national deliberative event ever carried out among young people in the United States. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/040721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040621a294|259For the first the time in the award’s eight-year history, the Slippery Rock University President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Advising has winners in two categories: “Emerging,” for SRU faculty with fewer than three years of advising experience, and “Established,” for those with three or more years. Perhaps fittingly, the 2021 recipients come from two different disciplines but also have two different reasons why they thrive as academic advisers. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/040621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040621a259Nicholas Spina, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of political science, wrote an article that was published in The Social Science Journal, the official journal of the Western Social Science Association that publishes research on social sciences, including theoretical, speculative model, statistical and mathematical contributions.Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040621b259Ursula Payne, a Slippery Rock University professor of dance, has received the Golden Anniversary Scholarship from The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a professional honor society that promotes the growth of women educators and excellence in education.Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040521a259It doesn’t take a modern-day Albert Einstein to understand the timeliness or gravity of “The Theory of Relativity,” which is the title of a musical that will be performed by the Musical Theatre Society at Slippery Rock University and streamed online, April 15-17. The student-run organization’s annual musical, written by composer Neil Bartram and based on the book by author Brian Hill, will be performed virtually and the theme is directly related to what most college students are encountering during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/040521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040221a259Bernadette Schmeltz, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of occupational therapy, presented three sessions at the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Spring 2021 Conference, a virtual meeting conducted March 21.Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040221b259Sarah Kuehn, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was a panelist on a webinar hosted by the Sociology Club at Duquesne University, titled “Restorative Justice and Re-Entry Panel.” Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040221a290|259Most government benefits and safety-net programs don’t recognize diapers as a basic need, but a Slippery Rock University student certainly did while working at a local pediatrics practice. She decided to do something about it. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/040221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040121a290|259Students affectionately call it “The Molly Project.” Sure, it is an assignment for Slippery Rock University students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. But it’s much more than that. It’s what makes Fridays Molly’s favorite day of the week. It’s an opportunity for students to think beyond a clinical diagnosis or whatever a professor could put on a syllabus or a PowerPoint slide. It’s the human side of physical therapy. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/040121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/033121a294|259All Slippery Rock University employees had to raise their level of service to meet demands presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, but a few SRU employees particularly rose to the occasion and have been recognized by their peers as outstanding. Given the circumstances of the past year, the 2021 President's Awards for Outstanding Service are being presented to six co-recipients. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/033121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-033021b259Madeline Sulava, a Slippery Rock University senior exercise science major from Leechburg, was recently awarded a Diver Medical Education Grant: Emergency First Responder grant through the Women Divers Hall of Fame.Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-033021bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-033021a259The Rocket, the independent, student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, won a Silver Crown Award in Hybrid News category of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s 2021 Crown Awards.Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-033021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032921a259Slippery Rock University is reimagining the way in which students are interacting with the larger Butler county community through RockServe, SRU’s new digital community-engagement platform where students looking to volunteer are connected with community partners, faculty and student organizations. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/032921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032621a259Two Slippery Rock University professors and an SRU alumna recently had their research about interarm difference in blood pressure published in the Journal of HypertensionFri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032621a259|260Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees passed two executive actions and honored a former member of the SRU president’s cabinet with a memorial resolution at its quarterly meeting, March 25, via a Zoom meeting. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/032621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032621b290|259|288he work of emerging student artists at Slippery Rock University will be on display now through April 30 via a virtual exhibition, “MOSAIC: Individually Together.” Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/032621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032621b-x57960259Don Henry, a 1983 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in parks and recreation management, was named the National Wrestling Coaches Association's NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year.Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032621b-x57960http://www.sru.edu/news/032521a259|291Slippery Rock University's bachelor's degrees in special education have been ranked as some of the nation's best by Study.com.Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/032521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032421a259When children are thrust into the foster care system, it is often a confusing and scary time as they are left to wonder what happens next. In order to help support children during this transition time, Slippery Rock University's Student Nonprofit Alliance is hosting a “Hug the Kids” campaign to collect care package items, now through April 2. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/032421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032421b259After careful deliberation, and with consideration to current state and federal public health guidance as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic, Slippery Rock University President William Behre has announced that the University will celebrate its spring 2021 graduates with a two-day series of commencement ceremonies, April 30-May 1. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/032421bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/032321a290|259|288“Hansel and Gretel” is a fairy tale that was adapted for opera, but how would the German siblings adapt to physical distancing to sing a duet? Thanks to a collaboration at Slippery Rock University, the answer is in front of a bright green screen with even brighter faculty and students improvising despite remote learning. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/032321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032321a259Four members of the Slippery Rock University Flute Studio ensemble were recently recognized.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032321b259Adam Majewski, a Slippery Rock University senior mathematics major from Erie, was interviewed and profiled as part of a Student Q&A series on the AdvisorSmith website.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032321bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/032221a259|261The expression “make hay while the sun shines” is not just for those who plan to get ahead or stay ahead of their work on the farm. College students can make their proverbial hay as they progress toward their degrees by taking classes while the summer sun is shining bright. At Slippery Rock University, that means taking advantage of the more than 500 summer classes being offered May 12 to July 27. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/032221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032221b259Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet March 25 by videoconference only. All committee and quarterly business meetings will be available virtually via Zoom videoconference or by telephone at 646.876.9923 with meeting ID 778 268 9666. All meetings are open to the public. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/032221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/031921a259Giving Day returns for its fifth year at Slippery Rock University, March, 26, and while the annual fundraising event grows each year, its mission is the same: supporting SRU students. This year, the monetary goal is $300,000, and generous members of the SRU community have sponsored challenges to drive participation. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/031921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-031921a259Boris Brimkov, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, has co-authored three articles this year that have appeared in peer-reviewed journalsFri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-031921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-031921b259Nitin Sukhija, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of computer science, recently had his work shared via a book chapter, conference presentations and a peer-reviewed journal.Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-031921bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/031821a259Through Slippery Rock University’s Leadership, Advocacy and Program Development course, students in the SRU College of Education are hosting “Books for Dilworth,” a series of book club meetings via Zoom for students and parents at Dilworth Elementary School in Pittsburgh. The program is designed to encourage literacy and foster “a love for learning at home.” Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/031821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031821b259|261Slippery Rock University’s health information management master’s degree program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The program, now in its third year, was awarded initial accreditation for seven years by CAHIIM, the national accrediting body that monitors academic programs in health information management and health informatics. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/031821bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/031721a259While Slippery Rock University is planning for a more “traditional” and in-person college experience this fall, spring semester activities remain largely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the opportunity for prospective students to tour campus. To help those students get a preview of The Rock before making their final decision on where to attend, SRU’s Office of Enrollment Management has partnered with CampusReel to bring the college experience to students’ mobile devices.Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/031721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031621a259|291Slippery Rock University has been ranked as one of the top universities in the nation for adult degree-seekers based on accessibility, affordability, time to completion, and advancement opportunities by Abound: Finish College.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/031621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031621b259|261Civic engagement at Slippery Rock University has not been diminished during the pandemic –– instead, it has been transformed. Evidence of this is the record number of nominations for the SRU President’s Awards for Civic Engagement, recognizing students, employees and community partners for promoting civic engagement through their leadership and innovative practices. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/031621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-031621a259Stacy Hrizo, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of biology, wrote a paper that was published in Neurobiology of Disease.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-031621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-031621b259Nazmul Rony, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor, has received funding from the Center for Positive Marketing and the Association of National Advertisers Educational Foundation to conduct marketing research. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-031621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/031521a294|259Sarah Kuehn knows what it takes to be an excellent teacher, inside and out. As a Slippery Rock University associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, Kuehn even taught an innovative class titled Inside-Out Prison that took SRU students out of the classroom and into a local correctional facility to learn with incarcerated individuals. Kuehn is the 2020-21 recipient of the SRU President’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/031521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031221a294|259Alan Levy has a good eye for biographies, having twice stepped up to the plate to write the first book about a Hall of Fame baseball manager. Levy’s latest book, about Walter Alston, is the Slippery Rock University history professor’s 12th book, joining a bibliography that includes titles about American sports, music and politics. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/031221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-031221a259Monique Alexander, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of elementary education and early childhood, recently co-authored a book.Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-031221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-031221b259Brittany Nwachuku, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work, conducted a presentation at the Northwest Regional Equity Conference for Higher Education.Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-031221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/031121a259|260As part of Slippery Rock University’s ongoing efforts to expand its campus community’s capacity for diversity, equity and inclusion, the University is instituting DEI training for all employees and student workers. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/031121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031021a259Slippery Rock University will host sitting U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, for a special virtual presentation, 5 p.m., April 6, via Zoom. Harjo, the internationally renowned performer and writer, will speak as part of a series sponsored by We Stand Together, a national coalition of presidents and chancellors of 14 universities from across the country in bringing forward a message of unity to eradicate discrimination and racism.Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/031021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030921a259Jennifer Nightingale, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of healthcare administration and information systems, was appointed mentorship director of the Project Management Institute, Pittsburgh Chapter.Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030921b259Andre Braz, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of chemistry, recently wrote a paper that was published in the Journal of Raman Spectroscopy.Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030921bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030521a259Slippery Rock University has retained its gold when it comes to being military friendly. SRU was named a 2021-22 Military Friendly School, a list that recognizes colleges and universities for serving their military and veteran students. This is the second straight year that SRU achieved Gold status, awarded to just 162 schools selected for their leading practices, outcomes and effective programs. SRU has been named a Military Friendly School every year since 2010. Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/030521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030521a259Three Slippery Rock University faculty members co-authored a research article that was published in Police Quarterly.Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030521b259Jane Hale, a Slippery Rock University associate professor, was recognized as part of the “Who’s Who in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy” in the International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030521bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030421a290|259While gathering in groups and traveling to a warm beach for some fun in the sun is a usual definition for spring break, the COVID-19 pandemic has made everyday life incredibly unusual. With that in mind, Slippery Rock University will be encouraging its students to kick back during what would typically be spring break, March 7-13. SRU’s Student Affairs division is planning “Kick Back Week,” with programming intended to help students relax and recharge for the second half of the spring semester. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/030421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030321a290|259When you think of international film festivals, European locales such as Cannes and Venice might come to mind. However, students at Slippery Rock University don’t have to travel to the French Riviera to enjoy international films. Instead, six French films will be screened via Zoom as part of the Tournées Film Festival, March 11 to April 15. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/030321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030221a259Zachary Fincher, a Slippery Rock University senior sport management major from Russell, worked last month’s Super Bowl LV Experience in Tampa, Florida.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030221b259The Rocket, the student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, earned several awards in the 2021 Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Student Keystone Media Awards.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030121a259|261Slippery Rock University has hired John Bonaguro as founding dean of the College of Health Professions, effective today, March 1. Bonaguro will serve in an interim capacity as SRU establishes its fifth college starting in the fall 2022 semester. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/030121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030121b259“Transcending the Binary” is the theme of Slippery Rock University’s Women’s History Month, as the SRU Women’s Center and Pride Center are coordinating programming during March for the campus community. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/030121bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/022621a294|259|291Thomas Pearcy, a Slippery Rock University professor of history, received the 2021 SRU President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Achievement for his book about U.S. relations with Central America that is required reading for college students in Panama.Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/022621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022621b259|291Slippery Rock University's bachelor’s degree in homeland security has been ranked as one of the nation’s best by Study.com.Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/022621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022621a259Mark Shotwell, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of biology, wrote an article that was published in the February issue of The American Biology Teacher.Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022621b259Erin Naggy, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor, recently presented virtually with SRU students at the Assistive Technology Industry Association 2021 Conference.Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/022521a259|260Slippery Rock University is providing weekly virtual programming specifically for its Black, Indigenous and people of color communities to improve their mental and physical health and how they relate to social and cultural issues as college students. SRU’s series, titled “Self-Care for BIPOC Communities,” will be offered via Zoom for eight consecutive Fridays, Feb. 26 to April 16, led by presenters with experience in the areas of counseling and mental health. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/022521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022521b259|292Doug Shirley started Career Walk, a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk high school students explore careers, but the steps of his own professional journey started at Slippery Rock University. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/022521bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/022421b259|260Slippery Rock University has had 18 academic programs recognized by Intelligent.com for providing excellence in curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation and graduate employment. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/022421bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/022321a290|259Which school has the best esports gamers in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education? That question will be answered in the coming months as Slippery Rock University will host the first-ever PASSHE Esports Tournament. The online event is open to student competitors from all 14 State System institutions, playing tournaments with three days each dedicated to one video game: Mario Kart 8, Feb. 28; Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, March 28; and CS:GO, April 25. Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/022321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022321b259|260There’s a new way for people to connect with the Slippery Rock University community and hear stories about its faculty, staff, students and alumni. SRU has launched its first podcast, titled “Hello, SRU,” featuring conversational style interviews with guests from throughout Rock Nation.  Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/022321bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022321b259Natalie Burick, Slippery Rock University director of disability services, co-authored a paper that was published as a chapter in a book titled, “Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of College Students.”Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022321bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022321a259Tim Oldakowski, a Slippery Rock University associate professor, co-authored an article with an SRU graduate that was published in the Ohio Journal of English Language Arts.Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022221a259|261A Slippery Rock University research team involving two students, a professor and a paleontologist whose daughter is one of those said students explored the widespread occurrences of fossils and fossiliferous stone found within historic human-made structures. The study calls attention to unique insights into the human dimensions of paleontology, which is the study of fossils. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/022221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021921a290|259Ben Troy is like many college students in that he’s pulled a few all-nighters and he’s awake at ungodly hours compared to the general population. But he’s not staying up late to study or party –– instead, he’s up early, running. Troy, a senior Slippery Rock University exercise science major from Wilcox, has not only taken up the sport of endurance running, he runs ultramarathons, including 100-mile races that can take more than 24 hours to complete.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/021921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021921b259Marnie Jo Petray, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of modern languages and cultures, co-edited a book.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021921bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021921a259Lia Paradis, a Slippery Rock University professor of history, is the co-host of a new podcast titled “Lies Agreed Upon: Hollywood, History, and the Here and Now.”Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021821a259A retired police sergeant is among 10 Slippery Rock University students who wrote essays for a new journal produced by the SRU History Department titled “Black History Matters.” Released in February to celebrate Black History Month, the journal consists of student essays written during the 2019-20 academic year as assignments for three SRU history classes related to African American history. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/021821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021821b259|292To help computational and data science students prepare to tackle the industry’s toughest challenges, Slippery Rock University’s Center for Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing will be hosting a three-part Computing Research Leadership Council virtual seminar series beginning Feb. 23. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/021821bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/021621a290|259During dire financial situations, many people are often faced with the choice of purchasing food or paying a bill. That situation is compounded for women who can be forced to make the hard decision about whether to purchase feminine hygiene products. To ensure that such sacrifices need not be made, Slippery Rock University’s Student Nonprofit Alliance is hosting Project Pink to collect care package items for local women, now through March 5. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/021621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021621b259|292Slippery Rock University will continue its Diversity Management Speaker Series, 4 p.m., March 3, with a virtual presentation titled “Intersectionality at the Crossroads of Gender and Race: Material Support Across Difference.” Members of the SRU community can register for the event by completing an online form, after which they will receive a Zoom link via email to access the event. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/021621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021621a259Nicole Pardus, a 2013 Slippery Rock University graduate, has been appointed secretary of the board of directors of Laurel Legal Services.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021621b259Hybrid Storytellers LLC, a social media management firm owned and operated by Slippery Rock University alumni, recently entered a partnership with a Sparq Designs.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/021521b259|292When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers became the first NFL team to win a Super Bowl in its home stadium, Feb. 7, there were Slippery Rock University alumni working for the team and savoring the victory from different vantage points. Three SRU alumni are employed by the Buccaneers in the ticketing, video and football operations departments.  Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/021521bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/021521a259How do students thrive at Slippery Rock University? That’s a question asked every day by staff in SRU’s Student Affairs division as they help support students through a variety of programs, resources and services. There’s no one answer but a new initiative is providing guidance in three areas – for not only the students, but the campus community that supports them. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/021521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021221a290|259Kara4Kids and Slippery Rock University share more than just the same goal to create lifelong learners, as indicated in both schools’ vision statements. SRU has partnered with the Kara4Kids, a system of preschools in India, to provide workshops led by SRU faculty for Kara4Kids teachers, staff and parents, while Kara4Kids is facilitating virtual student-teaching placements for SRU students. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/021221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021221a259Thomas Gaither, a retired Slippery Rock University biology professor, spoke on a virtual panel discussion, Feb. 1, about the civil rights movement in South Carolina.Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021221b259Sara Tours, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor, was selected to teach an education course for college students on leadership and advocacy at the University of Alcala in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/021021a259|291Slippery Rock University's online master’s degree in history has been ranked among the top 25 programs in the country by College Consensus. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/021021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020921a259|260Enrollment at Slippery Rock University for the spring 2021 semester is 8,100 students, according to the official 15-day count that was released today, Feb. 9, the 15th day of class for the semester. The 15-day count is used for national and state reporting purposes. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/020921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020921a259Yvonne Eaton-Stull, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of public health and social work, wrote a chapter of a book about human-animal interaction.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020921b259Jeffrey Roth, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice, wrote a paper that was published in Safer Communities.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020921bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/020821a259|292Slippery Rock University is hosting the 2021 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Women’s Consortium Conference, March 26-27, via videoconference. The networking event that addresses issues affecting women in higher education is free with registration open to everyone. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/020821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020821b259|292The American Marketing Association chapter at Slippery Rock University will host “Navigate the Maze: Healthcare Exploration” at 12:30 p.m., Feb. 11, via Zoom. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/020821bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/020521a290|259Professors and students in Slippery Rock University’s music education program are at the forefront of remote and online learning practices as students prepare to teach music both virtually and in-person while receiving an education that mixes both modes of instruction. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/020521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020521a259Ganpat “Gunner” Wagh, a 1991 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in music education, was recently hired as the vice president of cyber operations at Cornerstone Defense LLC.Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020521b259Lisa Sobolak, a 2019 Slippery Rock University graduate with a master’s degree in education, wrote an article that was published in Literacy Today based on an assignment conducted when she was an SRU student.Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020521bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/020321a259Slippery Rock University has joined the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education as an institutional member. The NADOHE, an organization with more than 1,100 members representing 750 colleges and universities, serves as the voice for chief diversity officers in higher education. NADOHE's mission is to lead higher education towards inclusive excellence through institutional transformation. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/020321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020221a259February is Black History Month, and the Slippery Rock University community is honoring Black culture with a series of fun and educational programs, Feb. 5-26.Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/020221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020221a259Edward Scott, a Slippery Rock University associate professor, wrote an article that was published in the January 2021 issue of The CPA Journal.Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020221ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020221b259Joe Merhaut, an SRU associate professor of special education, was a panelist for a virtual event that addressed diversity issues in education.Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020221bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/020121a259|262The availability of the coronavirus vaccine is a priority for government agencies and health care providers to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, but what about educating people who are reluctant to trust vaccinations? That’s a concern for public health professionals who must wage campaigns to advocate for widespread vaccinations, according to Alexander Ufelle, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/020121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012921a259|260Slippery Rock University’s doctoral degree program in occupational therapy is officially accredited. The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association recently awarded SRU full accreditation through 2028. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/012921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012921259Jheng-Wun Su, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of physics and engineering, co-authored four papers that were published by four different peer-reviewed journals within a one-month span.Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012921http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012821259Senthil Kumar Muthusamy, a Slippery Rock University associate professor, received the 2020 Literati Award for Outstanding PaperThu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012821http://www.sru.edu/news/012721a259While many students see the beginning of a semester as a fresh start, some issues can continue to linger and affect daily life. One such problem is that of food insecurity. With that in mind, the Slippery Rock Student Government Association, in association with the Macoskey Center and the Office for Community-Engaged Learning, is hosting a food drive to help stock the shelves of the campus food pantry, Bob’s Cupboard, now through Feb. 5. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/012721ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012721259McKenna Brown, a 2020 Slippery Rock University graduate won the Outstanding Student Award at the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association's National Conference.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012721http://www.sru.edu/news/012621a259|260More financial help is on the way for Slippery Rock University students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The assistance is courtesy of emergency relief funds approved by the U.S. Congress via the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021. SRU received $3,677,035 that will be used to relieve students’ financial stress and emergent expenses related to the pandemic. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/012621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012621b259|291Slippery Rock University’s online bachelor’s degree programs are among the best in the nation, according to the 2021 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. For the 2021 edition, U.S. News assessed and ranked more than 350 online degree programs across the country. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/012621bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012621259Alessia Zanin Yost won the 2020 Best Paper award from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Medical Library Association, as well as the 2020 MAC Award for Professional Excellence by a New Health Sciences Librarian.Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012621http://www.sru.edu/news/012521a290|259The virtual curtain will soon rise on the Slippery Rock University Theatre Department’s premiere of “Making Melrose.” The first production of the spring semester will stage online performances Jan. 28-30. Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/012521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012521259Shawn Blake, a 1986 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in computer science, was recently named the chief information officer at North American Dental Group.Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012521http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012221259Sandra Leh, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of nursing, was lead author of a paper that was recently published in the Journal of Transcultural Nursing. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012221http://www.sru.edu/news/012121a259The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people in different ways: feelings of grief, sickness, economic uncertainty, isolation and angst toward how other people are reacting to this global health crisis. Andrew Jones, a Slippery Rock University senior English writing major from Grove City, has felt them all. He wrote an essay about his experiences last spring and submitted it to a mountaineering and conservation journal, which recently published his work.Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/012121ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012121259Chisom Ugwuoke, a 2014 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in management, was recently hired by Mohawk Valley Health System as its director of the Service Response Center and Patient Transport.Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012121http://www.sru.edu/news/012021a259|260Slippery Rock University has initiated a new COVID-19 testing protocol for the spring 2021 semester. Testing will begin in the next few weeks for both residential students and for student-athletes. A separate testing protocol available for the entire student population will be rolled out in the weeks that follow.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/012021ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012021259Abdullah Wahbeh, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of computer science, was the lead author on a paper that was presented virtually at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences earlier this month.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012021http://www.sru.edu/news/011921a259|291Slippery Rock University once again received a state grant to combat sexual violence on college campuses. SRU was one of 37 Pennsylvania colleges and universities to receive “It’s On Us PA” grants for 2021, announced earlier this month by Gov. Tom Wolf as part of an annual statewide campaign that’s in its fifth year.Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/011921ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-011921259Sean Murphy, a 2011 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree music education, owns a music publishing company whose client composed music that will be played by the U.S. Marine Band at tomorrow’s presidential inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C.Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-011921http://www.sru.edu/news/011521a294|259Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Slippery Rock University recognized the importance of student support by developing systems to assist those encountering challenges, crises and other circumstances that could interfere with their path to success. And while the pandemic may have heightened those barriers, thanks to the continued emergence of SRU’s Student Support Office, the University is not only responding to needs but raising its level of service.Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/011521ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011321a290|259A group of Slippery Rock University students are rebuilding SRU’s campus brick by brick. There is no mortar or physical construction involved, but rather pixels in the virtual world of Minecraft. The popular video game allows users to build elaborate virtual environments within the game and five students from the Esports Club at SRU chose to recreate the University’s campus.Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/011321ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010821a294|259Anorexia nervosa affects 4.3% of Americans. Far fewer people suffer from this eating disorder, characterized by an abnormal low body weight and fear of gaining weight, than the 42% of Americans who are clinically obese. But that statistic doesn’t offset anorexia patients’ daily struggle or change their reality, and there is much room for improvement in addressing this condition, according to a Slippery Rock University psychology professor.Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/010821ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010621a259|291Slippery Rock University earned six Education Digital Marketing Awards for 2020. In its eight year, the EDMAs recognize the best educational websites, digital content, electronic communications, mobile media and social media from entries that were received from colleges, universities and secondary schools across the country.Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/010621ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010421a259|261A department within Slippery Rock University’s College of Business has a new name and is offering students a new certificate program. SRU’s Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism Department is now known as the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department, marking changes to the department that include offering a hospitality management certificate.Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EDT/news/010421ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/122220a259Senior cadets from Slippery Rock University’s U.S. Army ROTC program recently received their branch assignments, meaning that their next step after leaving SRU has been determined. All but one of the 29 cadets received branch assignments. Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/122220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/122120a259A new pilot program launched by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging in partnership with Slippery Rock University is addressing social isolation of older adults in Butler and Mercer counties. During the 2020-21 academic year, nearly 100 SRU students in recreational therapy and gerontology classes are completing service-learning projects that include virtual interactions with older adults, either over the phone or virtually if the older adult had access to videoconferencing technology.Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/122120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121820a259Restaurants are among the businesses most adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly by the state government’s occupancy restrictions intended to reduce the spread of the virus in places where people gather. A Slippery Rock University professor who teaches a Food and Beverage Operations course recognizes the challenges but also sees the opportunities and lessons for students.Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/121820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121620a294|259As Americans await the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine, the immunization effort will be a collective effort that the U.S. has never experienced, both in terms of scale and urgency. One group of professionals involved in the process will be those who work in health information management, a field in which Slippery Rock University is preparing students to enter through academic programs within SRU’s Health Care Administration and Information Systems Department.Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/121620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121420a259While the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly curtailed many day-to-day activities outside the home, including dining, going to the movies and attending concerts and sporting events, one sector that is realizing an uptick is online shopping. Although the share of retail spending conducted online, known as “e-commerce,” has steadily risen in recent years, the 2020 holiday shopping season should see a dramatic increase given pandemic safety precautions.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/121420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121120a259At its quarterly business meeting, Dec. 10, the Slippery Rock University council of trustees honored Jerry Chmielewski, a former SRU interim provost and dean of the College of Health, Engineering and Science, and Paul Leuken, director of athletics, with the presentation of commendations for their decades of service to the institution.Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/121120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121120b259Slippery Rock University’s Music Department is inviting high school flutists to audition for the Flute Studio’s 7th Annual Honors Flute Ensemble. Interested students should submit a completed application, recorded audition and nonrefundable $20 audition fee via an online submission process no later than 11:59 p.m., Jan. 1, 2021.Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/121120bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121120259Sunjin Pak, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of management and marketing, was accepted to present a paper at the Allied Social Science Associations Annual Meeting, which will be conducted virtually Jan. 3-5.Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121120http://www.sru.edu/news/121020a259Slippery Rock University is developing its plan for increasing in-person, on-campus operations for the fall 2021 semester. While the spring 2021 semester will follow the fall 2020 model that included approximately 80% of classes being offered online, students enrolling for the fall 2021 semester can expect a different experience compared to the first full academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/121020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121020259Sharon Melincavage and Christina Silva, Slippery Rock University associate professors of nursing, spoke at the Global Virtual Conference on Nursing Science.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121020http://www.sru.edu/news/120920a259|291Slippery Rock University’s School of Business has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting students, educators and businesses worldwide. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/120920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120920259Junko Yamamoto, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of secondary education and foundations of education, presented at the International Society for Technology in Education’s ISTE20 Live virtual conference.Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120920http://www.sru.edu/news/120820b259|295Slippery Rock University’s Office for Inclusive Excellence will host its biannual Multicultural Graduation Ceremony 5 p.m., Dec. 10, via Zoom. The event, which is open to the public, will recognize the accomplishments of 21 graduating SRU seniors who self-identified as multicultural, regardless of involvement with the OIE. The event also celebrates the variety of cultures at the University.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/120820bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/holiday-card-2020259Happy holidays and a happy New Year from Slippery Rock University. We hope you enjoy the 2020 SRU Holiday Video Card.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/holiday-card-2020http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120820259Slippery Rock University’s master's program in environmental education has been accepted for accreditation by the North American Association of Environmental Education.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120820http://www.sru.edu/news/120720a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet Dec. 10 by videoconference only. All committee and quarterly business meetings will be available virtually via Zoom videoconference or by telephone at 646.876.9923 with meeting ID 778 268 9666. All meetings are open to the public. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/120720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120720b259|295Slippery Rock University's Office of Global Engagement will host its biannual Global Graduation Ceremony, 6 p.m., Dec. 9, via Zoom. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/120720bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120720259Kurt Schimmel, a Slippery Rock University professor of management and marketing, completed three presentations at marketing and business conferences during the fall semester.Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120720http://www.sru.edu/news/120420a259|295Matthew and Michael Lugowski officially became U.S. Army officers with the rank of second lieutenant after they finished their degrees from Slippery Rock University in psychology and political science, respectively. The brothers, who enlisted together as National Guardsmen four years ago, were commissioned as officers together as well, Dec. 3, as the SRU Army ROTC hosted a private Commissioning Ceremony at Smith Student Center Ballroom.Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/120420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120420259Roger Solano, a Slippery Rock University professor of management and marketing, was a panelist for "Un Café Con Leche: the Conversation Continues.Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120420http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120320259Adam Moss, a 2005 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in finance, was hired as a national marketing manager for Bank of America Business Capital.Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120320http://www.sru.edu/news/120220a259Hunger is always an issue that needs addressed by communities, but food insecurity has been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the beginning of winter. One Slippery Rock University graduate has witnessed this firsthand in her roles working for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in Duquesne.Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/120220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120220259Gisela Dieter, an SRU professor of modern languages and cultures, recently co-authored an article for the Pennsylvania Language Forum.Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120220http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120120259Bill McKay, a 1987 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in resource management, was hired as superintendent of Governor Mifflin School District in Shillington.Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120120http://www.sru.edu/news/113020a259As with many forms of education during the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental education has migrated to Zoom, YouTube channels and other forms of virtual presentation. The transition from outdoors to online has created new opportunities for Slippery Rock University students to exhibit creativity and reach wider audiences. Two such examples include a graduate student in SRU’s environmental education program, who as a high school biology teacher, has created a video blog for his students, while SRU undergraduate students in a park and resource management class are creating virtual interpretive trail videos for the public.Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/113020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-113020259Samantha Kochis was selected by the National Association of Music Merchandizers to receive its President's Innovation Award.Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-113020http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112520259Doug Strahler, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of strategic communication and media, and Nicholas Artman, an SRU assistant professor of strategic communication and media, co-authored a chapter in a book.Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112520http://www.sru.edu/news/112420a259|291The Slippery Rock University/Student Government Association Preschool and Child Care Center has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the world's largest professional organization working on behalf of young children. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/112420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112420259Abdullah Wahbeh, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of computer science, co-authored an article that was published in Health and Technology.Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112420http://www.sru.edu/news/112320a259Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/112320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112320b259Slippery Rock University’s Center for Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing, known as “C2AC,” is not a physical location comprised of bricks and mortar. Rather, the C2AC is an online resource and interdisciplinary collaborative that is built on the research and career development activities of SRU students. Since the C2AC was launched in 2018 to address topics related to cybersecurity and high-performance computing, SRU students have been fulfilling the center’s mission through collaborative research and interdisciplinary academic efforts.Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/112320bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112320259Matthew Zarit, a Slippery Rock University instructor of political science, co-wrote an article that was published in the Public Administration Review.Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112320http://www.sru.edu/news/112020a259Ryan Campbell ran his fastest mile at Slippery Rock University. He ran four laps around asphalt track at Old Thompson Field on a cloudy Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 20. The 7-minute, 15-second time trial was symbolic of his time as a student enrolled in SRU’s Rock Life program, a post-secondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/112020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112020259Malic Ma’at, a 2015 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in theatre, was named to the inaugural Arts Leadership Fellow at Pittsburgh Public Theater.Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112020http://www.sru.edu/news/111920a290|259A towering Christmas tree that last stood in the entertainment district in downtown Orlando, Florida, has found a new home in Slippery Rock thanks to the collaborative effort of a Slippery Rock University faculty member, student volunteers and multiple community partners. The 35-foot, artificial Christmas tree is the main attraction for a new event called the Festival of Trees that organizers hope will draw more people to Slippery Rock during the holidays.Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/111920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111920259The Rocket, the independent, student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, won first place in the 2020 Associated Collegiate Press Best of Show Awards at this year’s Fall National College Media Convention.Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111920http://www.sru.edu/news/111820a259|292The influence of a Slippery Rock University education extends far beyond campus as alumni put their work out into the world. Andrew Ryan, a 2011 SRU graduate with a degree in environmental geoscience, has seen his work go even further – try 200 million miles into space on the surface of an asteroid. Ryan is a staff scientist at the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory who is part of the OSIRIS-REx mission to study and collect a sample from a near-Earth asteroid named Bennu.Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/111820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111820259Stephen Larson, a Slippery Rock University associate professor, recently co-authored a paper that was published in the Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and LawWed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111820http://www.sru.edu/news/111720a259|288Slippery Rock University's Department of Dance will host its inaugural Emerging Choreographers Student Concert, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18 via a livestream on the department's YouTube channel.Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/111720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111720259Robi Lombardo, a 1995 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in marketing, was appointed to the board of trustees at Butler County Community College.Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111720http://www.sru.edu/news/111620a259– Slippery Rock University was one of 11 organizations in the nation, including six colleges and universities, to receive a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support pollution prevention activities. SRU received $72,146 from a total EPA grant budget of $1.16 million to fund “innovative, cost-effective, replicable source reduction approaches that enable the recipients and their partners to save energy and water, reduce pollution and improve public health.”Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/111620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111620259Hannah Brewer, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of health and physical education, received a $15,000 grant from the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 for a project that provides professional development for Pennsylvania K-12 teachers and administrators to incorporate school wellness programs.Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111620http://www.sru.edu/news/111320a259|260Slippery Rock University today announced that Molly Mercer, chief financial officer, has resigned her position at SRU to accept the CFO role with Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Mercer’s final day at SRU will be Nov. 25 and she will begin as PASSHE’s CFO Dec. 7. Mercer’s duties at SRU will be assumed by Carrie Birckbichler, chief data officer, whose title will be chief financial and data officer, effective Dec. 5.Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/111320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111320b259Slippery Rock University's Center for Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing will host its fourth annual Cyberspace Event, 12:30-2 p.m., Nov. 17, via Zoom. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/111320bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111320259Stephanie Connors, a Slippery Rock University doctoral student, and Robert Carson, a junior health and physical education major, were among the 75 colleges students awarded scholarships by the Recycling Education and Research Foundation.Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111320http://www.sru.edu/news/111220a259|260An academic department at Slippery Rock University has a new name: SRU’s Department of Communication is now the Strategic Communication and Media Department. The names of the six academic programs within the department will remain the same, but the name change of the department better aligns with the career-oriented design of the degree programs.Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/111220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111220259Junko Yamamoto, a Slippery Rock University associate professor, co-authored an article published in the Pennsylvania Language Forum.Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111220http://www.sru.edu/news/111120a259|292The idea of juggling responsibilities is an understatement for Capt. Amber Hagy, a 2013 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in communication-emerging technology/multimedia. Hagy, commander of Company A, 53rd Signal Battalion, U.S. Army Satellite Operations Brigade, is responsible for 60 soldiers and 11 civilian workers in a $55 million facility that operates 12 space satellites that serve a communication link for all branches of the U.S. military.Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/111120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111120b259|288Slippery Rock University's Department of Dance will host its first annual Fresh Moves Student Concert at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 12 via a livestream on the department's YouTube channel.Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/111120bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/111120c259|320Slippery Rock University celebrated Veterans Day Nov. 11 with its annual ceremony that took place virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/111120chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111120259Erin Van Bremen, a Slippery Rock University graduate student majoring in health information management from Aldan, was recently declared a certified health care financial professional by the Healthcare Financial Management Association board of directors.Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111120http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111020259Deborah Hummer received the Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Award from the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence.Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111020http://www.sru.edu/news/110920a259|260Slippery Rock University’s Center for Teaching and Learning will host a professional development conference for faculty from five schools in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, Dec. 8-9. The event, titled The PASSHE West Virtual Conference on Teaching and Learning, is a free, virtual conference to share the latest advances in theory, practice and scholarship of teaching and learning. Presenters and attendees from SRU, California University of Pennsylvania, Clarion University, Edinboro University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania are invited to participate.Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/110920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110920259Jason Kush, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of music, delivered a lecture and assisted with research conducted at the Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo, Japan.Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110920http://www.sru.edu/news/110620a259Because of pandemic mitigation efforts, only a few people will be attending this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony at Slippery Rock University in person. And while most attendees will witness the event virtually via a video stream on SRU’s Facebook page, 11 a.m., Nov. 11, one of those who will have boots on the ground will be an SRU student veteran who will speak on behalf of his fellow veterans, military-affiliated students and Old Glory.Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/110620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110520-x38410259Three Slippery Rock University professors co-authored a paper that was published as the cover article for the October issue of Professional Safety, a blind peer-reviewed journal published by the American Society of Safety Professionals.Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110520-x38410http://www.sru.edu/news/110520a290|259Twenty-two Slippery Rock University student vocalists will take the virtual stage at 5 p.m., Nov. 7 when they compete in the Department of Music’s 28th annual Chad Williamson Memorial Vocal Scholarship competition. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/110520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110520b259|260As Slippery Rock University students, faculty and staff continue to learn and work remotely, the University is taking greater precautions to protect the campus from online threats such as cybercrimes, phishing schemes and other ways that personal information can be compromised. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/110520bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110520259Ana María Caula, a Slippery Rock University professor of modern languages and cultures, was selected to serve as a peer reviewer for the 2021 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110520http://www.sru.edu/news/110320a259|292Tom Chisdock, a 1984 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in parks, recreation and resource management, received the 2020 Guy Bradley Award from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Chisdock, who retired in 2019, was recognized for his career achievements as special agent in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Office of Law Enforcement.Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/110320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110420259Rhett Polka, a 2000 Slippery Rock University graduate with a doctoral degree in physical therapy, was issued a U.S. patent for The One80 System, a physical therapy system that he developed.Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110420http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110320259Shauna Thomas, a Slippery Rock University senior accounting major from Sarver, and Stephen Vukman, a 2020 SRU graduate with a degree in management, recently passed the Certified Associate in Project Management exam.Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110320http://www.sru.edu/news/103020a259|291Slippery Rock University continues to look good in green. The Princeton Review named SRU to its “Guide to Green Colleges: 2021 Edition.” SRU has appeared on the list each year since 2010 when the Princeton Review started annually recognizing the most environmentally responsible colleges in the country.Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/103020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-103020259Jeananne Nicholls, a Slippery Rock University professor of management and marketing, presented on a peer-reviewed, virtual panel at the 2020 Marketing Management Association Conference, Oct. 25-27.Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-103020http://www.sru.edu/news/102920a259Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s hard to remember a time when the majority of your day wasn’t spent in some sort of virtual reality. And as even the most routine activities have transitioned to an online format, ensuring your security against potential (and very real) threats from phishing scams and viruses has never been more important. With that in mind, Slippery Rock University students and faculty will have the opportunity to learn how to better defend themselves at the 7th Annual Cybersecurity Fair.Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/102920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102920259Kathleen Melago, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of music, was honored by the Online Learning Consortium with a 2020 award for outstanding work in online and blended education.Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102920http://www.sru.edu/news/102820a259|292Networking will be the topic of the second Slippery Rock University Alumni Speaker Series event of the 2020-21 academic year, as Rachel Brecht of TiER1 Performance Solutions will present virtually at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 11. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/102820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102820259Sara Tours, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of elementary education and early childhood, was elected to the board of directors of the Butler County Children’s Center.Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102820http://www.sru.edu/news/102720a290|259A recent Slippery Rock University graduate completed research that he began as an SRU student: analyzing the public sentiment about the controversial use of motorized, pedal-assisted electronic bicycles, known as e-bikes, on public lands. The research was supported by the Arizona Trail Association, a nonprofit organization that helps improve and maintain the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail.Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/102720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102720259Nanami Mano, a Slippery Rock University graduate student, received the 2021 Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association’s award for Best Special Interest Report.Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102720http://www.sru.edu/news/102620a259Slippery Rock University was one of two colleges selected as part of Ever-Green Energy’s “Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality” cohort, a higher education-focused program that provides institutions with free energy planning services from Ever-Green, a utility operator and sustainable energy adviser headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/102620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102620259Senthil Kumar Muthusamy, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of management and marketing, co-organized an international professional development webinar about management research collaboration that was jointly sponsored SRU’s Management and Marketing Department, the Academy of Management and the Indian Academy of Management.Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102620http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102320259Robabeh Jazaei, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of physics and engineering, recently wrote a book titled “Fluid Mechanics Experiments” that was published by Morgan Claypool Publishers.Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102320http://www.sru.edu/news/102220a259|291Slippery Rock University’s online master’s degree in data analytics has been ranked as one of the top 25 best actuarial science programs in the country by Best Masters Programs for 2021. Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/102220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102220b259|261As many college classes have migrated to the safety of online environments during the COVID-19 pandemic, the “winter home” of classes at Slippery Rock University will be online where it always has been, offering students a convenient way to advance toward their degrees. The Winter Session at SRU this year takes place Dec. 16, 2020, to Jan. 11, 2021, as more than 1,800 students are expected to enroll in nearly 200 classes. Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/102220bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102220259Robert Maloney, a 1997 Slippery Rock University graduate, was named chief operating officer for Erlanger Health System.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102220http://www.sru.edu/news/102120a259|292Nikol Damato, a 2020 Slippery Rock University graduate with degrees in history and interdisciplinary programs, is the 2020 winner of the William A. Pencak Prize, which is awarded by the Pennsylvania Historical Association to honor the year’s best written undergraduate Pennsylvania history paper. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/102120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102120b259Slippery Rock University’s Frederick Douglass Institute is hosting a virtual mini-conference, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Oct. 27, to kick off a series of programming. The mini-conference, titled “Cultural and Social Disparities Among Marginalized Communities in America,” will feature three presenters addressing the topic of marginalized communities from the perspective of community service, American culture and cultural competencies in the Black Lives Matter era.Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/102120bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102120259Daniel Hummel, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor, recently wrote an article that was published in Review of Religious Research, the official peer-reviewed journal of the Religious Research Association.Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102120http://www.sru.edu/news/102020a294|259The job market awaiting aspiring college graduates leads to many questions for those embarking on a career during a global pandemic and economic uncertainty. Zippia, a career-building resource company, recently consulted with a Slippery Rock University professor for answers and published them on the Zippia website.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/102020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102020259Stone Helsel wrote an essay that helped earn him a $1,500 scholarship from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 13.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102020http://www.sru.edu/news/101920a259|291Slippery Rock University is once again a “Cool School,” according to the Sierra Club, one of the oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organizations in the U.S. For the fifth straight year, SRU made the Sierra Club’s 2020 Cool School rankings, which evaluates colleges and universities in North America for campus sustainability and schools’ commitment to environmentalism.Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/101920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101920259Jana Asher, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, was lead author of a paper featured in a special issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101920http://www.sru.edu/news/101620a294|259Slippery Rock University is hosting a pair of online workshops for SRU faculty and staff to kick off its new Diversity Management Series, Oct. 20 and Nov. 9.Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/101620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101620259Emily Dolan and Brittany Fleming, Slippery Rock University assistant professors of communication, recently co-wrote an article that was published in College Media Review.Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101620http://www.sru.edu/news/101520a259|260In a typical year, Slippery Rock University invites all employees to a campus gathering to celebrate those that have provided many years of service to the institution. Being that 2020 is not a typical year with COVID-19 safety protocols to consider, this year’s Employee Service Recognition ceremony is instead being conducted via a video presentation that is shared on the SRU website. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/101520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101520b294|259After more than 26 years leading the Slippery Rock University Athletic Department, Paul Lueken announced today, Oct. 15, that he will retire from his position as director of athletics at the end of the calendar year.Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/101520bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101520259Shahriar Gias and Bella Serapiglia will co-present a paper at the Society for Marketing Advances 2020 national conference.Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101520http://www.sru.edu/news/101420a290|259|288Since theatergoers are unable to attend shows in person due to COVID-19, Slippery Rock University’s Theatre Department has decided to bring the theater to patrons’ video screens with its performance of “Home and Belonging.” Performances will be 7:30 p.m., Oct. 15-17 via Zoom.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/101420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101420259Jennifer Barborak, a 2002 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in environmental studies, was recently named executive director of the Buhl Regional Health Foundation.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101420http://www.sru.edu/news/101320a290|259While “Who Will Lead Us?” is a question Americans will answer on Election Day, Nov. 3, it also happens to be the name of a University seminar course offered to freshmen this semester at Slippery Rock University. The course analyzes the U.S. presidential election. And whether SRU students are learning about the election process in a formal class or just following the news, all students are encouraged to become more political enlightened and register to vote by the Oct. 19 deadline.Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/101320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101320259Nick Artman, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of communication, recently wrote an article that was published in Explorations in Media Ecology, the peer-reviewed journal of the Media Ecology Association.Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101320http://www.sru.edu/news/101220a259|261Slippery Rock University students taking an online class might not be able to gather as a group to visit an expert in the field, so an expert literally standing out in the field is coming to them. That’s the premise of “Farmer Fridays,” where a guest farmer conducts synchronous online presentations for SRU’s Sustainability in Food and Hospitality course.Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/101220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101220259Bill Kerr, a 1973 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in elementary education, received the Distinguished PreK-12 Educator Award from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education.Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101220http://www.sru.edu/news/100920a290|259While most Pennsylvanians witness leaves changing colors this time of year, from rich greens to yellows, oranges and reds, another color change has been occurring in local streams during a much longer period of time. And fallen leaves are helping provide answers for researchers at Slippery Rock University. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/100920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100920259Natalie Burick, Slippery Rock University director of disability services, recently served as a panelist on an open discussion webinar hosted by Simplicity, a student experience software company.Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100920http://www.sru.edu/news/100820a259|262Hundreds of Slippery Rock University students have already done what a majority of the U.S. adult population doesn’t do: get vaccinated for influenza. SRU’s Student Health Services administered flu shots to nearly 400 students who chose to attend free vaccination clinics on campus, Sept. 17 and Oct. 5. Additionally, more than 65 SRU employees received flu shots through two on-campus clinics, Sept. 30 and Oct. 6, organized through the Human Resources Office. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/100820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100820259Seven Slippery Rock University students and alumni from the music therapy program, along with a faculty member, had research published recently in peer-reviewed journals.Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100820http://www.sru.edu/news/100720a259|292As Slippery Rock University’s Alumni Speaker Series resumes for the 2020-21 academic year with a new format, the first speaker has a timely message about adapting and being open to new experiences. Niki Campbell, a 1996 SRU graduate with a degree in English writing, will speak via Zoom, 6:30-8 p.m., Oct. 21. Previous speakers presented in person but this year’s events will be virtual to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/100720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100720259Tyler Benninger, a 2020 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in communication, contributed to a video project that won a 2020 Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Award by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100720http://www.sru.edu/news/100620a259|320Slippery Rock University's student clubs and organizations took to The Quad Oct. 6 with paint, brushes and lots of school spirit to craft SRU-themed homecoming messages on 3' x 4' boards as part of SRU's 2020 Homecoming and Spirit Week, Oct. 5-10.Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/100620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100620259Kaisha Jantsch, a 2016 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in English Writing, was a contributor to a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article that won a Golden Quill Award.Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100620http://www.sru.edu/news/100520b259The Slippery Rock University Athletic Department and University Advancement will host the inaugural Rock Athletics Giving Day, Oct. 9, to raise funds for each of SRU's NCAA Division II athletic teams.Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/100520bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/100520a290|259October is Pride Month at Slippery Rock University, as the University’s Pride Center has organized several events with student organizations and other campus partners to promote empowerment, awareness and education about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning people.Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/100520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100520259Nitin Sukhija, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of computer science, was named a 2020-21 XSEDE Campus Champion Fellow. Sukhija is one of six Campus Champion Fellows this year selected to work side-by-side with XSEDE staff and research teams to solve real-world science and engineering projects.Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100520http://www.sru.edu/news/100520c259|320Members of Slippery Rock University's fraternities, sororities and student clubs and organizations took to the streets of downtown Slippery Rock to decorate storefronts along Main Street and various buildings across campus Oct. 5.Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/100520chttp://www.sru.edu/news/100220a290|259Slippery Rock University’s Office of Student Engagement and Leadership has started a campaign with a published list titled “Things Students CAN Do During COVID.” This list, shared online and through campus flyers, names things like on-campus recreation, off-campus destinations or virtual activities, such as attending an online career fair.Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/100220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100220259Paul Cunningham, a 2011 Slippery Rock University graduate, wrote a book of poetry titled ”The House of the Tree of Sores” that has been published by Schism2 Press. Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100220http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100120259Yvonne Eaton-Stull, a Slippery Rock University associate professor, recently wrote a book titled “Animal-Assisted Crisis Response” that was published by National Association of Social Workers Press.Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100120http://www.sru.edu/news/093020a259|262Slippery Rock University is now providing an online training simulator to faculty, staff and student peer leaders which will help them identify students’ mental health risks and lead to student referrals to campus resources or other positive outcomes.Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/093020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-093020259Slippery Rock University received a $28,715 grant from the Pennsylvania Inclusive Higher Education Consortium to fund SRU’s Rock Life program.Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-093020http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092920259Sara Tours and Michelle Amodei recently conducted a four-day virtual workshop for in-service teachers in India and other Asian countries.Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092920http://www.sru.edu/news/092820a259|291Slippery Rock University received a high-five in yet another college rankings service. For the fifth straight year, SRU was ranked in The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings 2021. SRU was among 797 institutions ranked nationally by WSJ/THE, which started ranking colleges and universities in 2017 based on its four “pillars” of resources, engagement, outcomes and environment.Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/092820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092820259Kristopher Oliveira, a 2015 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in psychology, was named director of the Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity at the University of Kansas. Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092820http://www.sru.edu/news/092520a259|261The Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Grant program at Slippery Rock University funds a broad array of student endeavors, be it a service-learning project to help underserved communities, expenses to attend a performing arts collaborative or a typical laboratory experiment.Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/092520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092520259The Rocket won first place with special merit in the American Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic Newspaper Awards.Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092520http://www.sru.edu/news/092420a259|288Slippery Rock University's Department of Dance will host its annual Faculty and Guest Artist concert at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 8 via a livestream on the department’s YouTube channel. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/092420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092420b259|260At its quarterly business meeting, the Slippery Rock University council of trustees today honored two former members with the presentation of commendations to Sen. Mary Jo White and Thomas Breth while also approving naming rights to various rooms within the Strain Safety Building.Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/092420bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092420259Bob Ogoreuc was recently inducted into the Ocean City Beach Patrol Hall of Fame and he received the Stowe Award for outstanding contribution to ocean lifesaving in Ocean City, New Jersey.Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092420http://www.sru.edu/news/092320a290|259Slippery Rock University hired Clitha Mason as its first Frederick Douglass Institute scholars fellow, a position that was borne from a State System collaborative that provides teaching opportunities and other professional experiences to scholars while supporting the FDI mission to create inclusive university communities.Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/092320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092320259Patrick McGinty, a Slippery Rock University instructor of English, wrote an article about autonomous vehicles that was published in the magazine The Baffler, and he conducted a virtual presentation on the subject for Partners for Automated Vehicle Education.Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092320http://www.sru.edu/news/092220a259|320Sixteen outdoor banners are being displayed around Slippery Rock University’s campus as part of an experiential digital global engagement project titled “Global Cultures: Portugal.”Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/092220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092220b290|259Three Slippery Rock University students in the Master of Social Work program are embedded within local law enforcement operations as police social workers, working alongside officers in the field, helping de-escalate situations and applying their area of expertise.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/092220bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092220259Jesus Origel, a 2020 Slippery Rock University graduate, was recently named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092220http://www.sru.edu/news/092120a293|259Slippery Rock University is really putting the “home” in homecoming this year as the annual on-campus celebrations and events are being conducting online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The SRU Homecoming and Spirit Week, Oct. 5-10, will feature virtual tailgate tent parties, games, sign and window paintings, the crowning of the homecoming royalty and more.Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/092120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092120b259|292Sharif Bey, a 1998 Slippery Rock University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts: ceramics, will be featured as the honorary artist at the Pittsburgh Glass Center’s Art on Fire auction Sept. 25.Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/092120bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092120-x38223259Brett Barnett, a Slippery Rock University professor of communication, recently presented as part of the National Homeland Security Association’s virtual conference series.Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092120-x38223http://www.sru.edu/news/091820a259|292Sunset Serenade, the annual fundraising event that supports Slippery Rock University’s Storm Harbor Equestrian Center, will saddle up virtually this year. To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and adhere to the CDC’s guidance on large gatherings, Sunset Serenade will occur on YouTube Live at 7 p.m., Sept. 24, as the online event will include a video presentation and opportunities for participants to bid on silent auction items.Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091820259Dustin Parrish, a Slippery Rock University senior cybersecurity major from Valencia, has been selected to work on a project through XSEDE EMPOWER, an apprenticeship program funded by the National Science Foundation.Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091820http://www.sru.edu/news/091720a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet Sept. 24 by videoconference only. All committee and quarterly business meetings will be available virtually via Zoom videoconference or by telephone at 646.876.9923. All meetings are open to the public. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091720b259|320Slippery Rock University’s Student Health Services is hosting a free flu vaccine clinic for all students until 3 p.m., today, Sept. 17.Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091720bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091620a259|260In his annual State of the University address, Slippery Rock University President William Behre maintained perspective of the University’s mission and vision amid the disruptions and anxiety associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091620b290|259There are a lot of factors that cause stress for college students, whether it’s an upcoming exam, a career decision, or what they plan to do this weekend. The COVID-19 pandemic has only compounded those stressors, where even a decision to go out in public requires principled awareness. With that in mind, researchers at Slippery Rock University are studying the somewhat paradoxical hypothesis that a heightened sense of moral reasoning may result in more stress among college students.Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091620bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091620259Brittany Nwachuku, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work, was one of two women selected to represent Pennsylvania in the United State of Women Ambassador program.Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091620http://www.sru.edu/news/091520a259|261Slippery Rock University observes Constitution Day every Sept. 17, and just because many people are working or studying remotely this year, that doesn’t mean they can’t participate in a Constitution Day activity, and have some fun, too.Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091520b259|260|261Slippery Rock University today announced changes to its spring 2021 academic calendar. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091520bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091520259Three Slippery Rock University alumni were selected as recipients of the 2020 Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 Award.Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091520http://www.sru.edu/news/091420a259|261Slippery Rock University’s Department of Homeland and Corporate Security Studies is taking its annual speaker series online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 Security Studies Speaker Series will feature three security professionals speaking via Zoom on Sept. 17, Sept. 24 and Oct. 15.Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091420b259|291The U.S. News & World Report today released its 2021 Best Colleges rankings and Slippery Rock University is again receiving plaudits from the national publication. SRU ranked 83rd on the “Best Regional Universities – North” list and 23rd on the list of “Top Public Schools – Regional Universities (North).” Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091420bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091420259Sagar Bhandari, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of physics and engineering, recently wrote a paper that was published in Nano Letters, the American Chemical Society’s peer-reviewed journal that shares research related to nanoscience and nanotechnology.Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091420http://www.sru.edu/news/091120a259Slippery Rock University President William Behre has joined the presidents and chancellors of 14 other universities from across the country in bringing forward a message of unity to eradicate discrimination and racism.Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091120b259|291Colleges of Distinction has recognized Slippery Rock University for its outstanding commitment to equity and inclusion. SRU received the COD's 2020-21 Equity and Inclusion badge by “ensuring there is equal opportunity to thrive academically, personally and professionally for all students, faculty and staff.” Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091120bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091120259Eric Venezie, a 2005 Slippery Rock University graduate, is the president of the marketing firm, Thought Process Enterprises, that recently contracted with Pittsburgh Public Schools.Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091120http://www.sru.edu/news/091020a259|291Special Olympics International has selected Slippery Rock University to its list of National Banner Unified Champion Schools. SRU is the first college or university in Pennsylvania to earn this designation, which honors middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities for having “inclusive school climate and exuding a sense of collaboration, engagement and respect for all members of their communities.”Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/091020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091020259Boris Brimkov, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, has cowritten three papers that were published in separate peer-reviewed journals.Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091020http://www.sru.edu/news/090920a259|291Slippery Rock University has been recognized on the Princeton Review’s “Best in the Northeast” list of the top colleges and universities in the region. Each year, the Princeton Review publishes the top institutions by region and SRU was among the more than 650 schools listed on the website’s “2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region” resource.Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/090920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090920259Nicole Stout, a 1994 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in community health, was awarded a lectureship from the American Physical Therapy Association.Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090920http://www.sru.edu/news/090820a293|259Slippery Rock University announced today, Sept. 8, that its winter commencement ceremony will be hosted virtually at 10 a.m., Dec. 12, for all spring, summer and fall 2020 graduates. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/090820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090820b259|260Despite challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Slippery Rock University enrollment continues to thrive. For the fall 2020 semester, there are 8,876 students enrolled at SRU according to the official count taken on the 15th day of classes, a measurement that is used for national and state reporting purposes.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/090820bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090820259Nicholas Artman, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of communication, was the lead author of an article that was published in Explorations in Media Ecology, the peer-reviewed journal of the Media Ecology Association.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090820http://www.sru.edu/news/090420a259|291Colleges of Distinction has recognized Slippery Rock University for its outstanding commitment to military support. Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/090420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090420259Shah Limon recently wrote a research paper about flexible hybrid electronics reliability that was published in the Journal of Electronic Packaging.Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090420http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090320259Xinchao Wei recently co-wrote two research papers that were published in Water Environment Research, an international multidisciplinary journal related to the areas of water quality, resource recovery and water resource management.Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090320http://www.sru.edu/news/090220a294|259If you have a Jerry Chmielewski business card, there’s a real chance the job title is completely out of sync with the longtime Slippery Rock University administrator’s current duties. You see, during the course of the past five years, Chmielewski has served the University as a faculty member, interim dean, permanent dean, interim provost, and now, on the eve of capping a 30-year career at SRU, his final title: special assistant to the provost. Chmielewski has announced his retirement from the University in January 2021. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/090220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090220259Ahmad Khalili, a retired Slippery Rock University associate professor of sociology, was the co-investigator of a research project that was presented at the American Sociological Association’s Annual Meeting. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090220http://www.sru.edu/news/090120a259|320While things may be settling down outside, they are heating up inside Slippery Rock University’s Miller Auditorium.Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/090120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090120259Marcie Finney, a 1993 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in chemistry, was appointed to the board of directors of the Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc.Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090120http://www.sru.edu/news/083120a259|261One of the many challenges for college students during the COVID-19 pandemic is completing an internship, but students at Slippery Rock University are finding success through remote-work internships with major companies. As examples, three SRU students in the homeland and corporate security studies program recently completed virtual internships this summer, two of which with Amazon and Boeing.Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/083120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083120259Five Slippery Rock University students received scholarships of up to $2,000 each from the Appalachian Basin Gas Processors Association Midstream.Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083120http://www.sru.edu/news/082820a259|261Because the COVID-19 pandemic has forced more classes to be conducted online again this fall, Slippery Rock University is taking extra measures to help students adapt to college life and new learning environments. One way SRU is meeting students’ needs is through a webpage titled Rock Learning Now, which offers helpful videos, links and other resources related to the SRU student experience.Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/082820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082820b259|262Slippery Rock University’s Office of Sustainability will host monthly “Climate Conversations” for the SRU community and the public to address climate problems. The first Climate Conversation will occur at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 2, via Zoom with subsequent conversations continuing the first Wednesday of each month as long as there remains interest.Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/082820bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082820259Eric Conley, a 1990 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in health services, was recently named president of Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082820http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082720259Mark Hogue, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of secondary education and foundations of education, recently wrote a grant with an SRU alumnus that was accepted and benefited local schoolchildren.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082720http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082620259Morgan Bonekovic, a 2012 Slippery Rock University graduate with degrees in criminology/criminal justice and philosophy, was selected by the Delta Zeta sorority as a 2020 recipient of the Delta Zeta 35 Under 35 award.Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082620http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082520259Jeananne Nicholls and Kurt Schimmel, Slippery Rock University professors of marketing, recently served as invited panelists for a webinar hosted by the Gulf Marketing Association and Clarion University.Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082520http://www.sru.edu/news/082420a259|261Slippery Rock University is making the route to earning a master’s degree in athletic training easier for not only its undergraduate students but also for students at other institutions by signing articulation agreements with eight partner institutions. SRU recently signed new agreements with Central Penn College and North Carolina Wesleyan College.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/082420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082420259Emily Dolan and Brittany Fleming, Slippery Rock University assistant professors of communication, recently presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s virtual conference.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082420http://www.sru.edu/news/082120a259|260Five fundraisers from the Slippery Rock University Foundation, Inc. will be transitioned to employees of the University, effective Sept. 1. The pending moves were announced by Dennis Washington, SRU vice president for University advancement, in collaboration with the Foundation following a review of the University’s advancement operations upon Washington’s January hiring.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/082120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082120259Three Slippery Rock University students were recognized with the Award of Excellence from the Broadcast Education Association for an audio public service announcement that they produced.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082120http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082020259Two Slippery Rock University graduates were named to the board of directors of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082020http://www.sru.edu/news/081920a259|292The Slippery Rock University Communication and Media Hall of Fame has announced six inductees for its 2020 class. The hall of fame recognizes people who “evolved from an accomplished student at SRU into a person who has excelled at the professional level in the fields of communication and media.”Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/081920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-081920259Halley Alexander, a Slippery Rock University senior early childhood/special education major from Pittsburgh, received the 2020 Grace Mason Lundy Award from the Delta Zeta sorority’s national council.Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-081920http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-081820259Mohammad Kazemi and Viacheslau Kudrashou, Slippery Rock University assistant professors of physics, will present research they co-authored.Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-081820http://www.sru.edu/news/081720a259Face-to-face instruction at Slippery Rock University wasn’t the only thing that came to a halt last spring when the coronavirus pandemic swept across the nation. Along with it was a stoppage of construction work by state orders. But when Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf gave the green light for building projects to begin again, May 4, crews at SRU were once again on the job.Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/081720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-081720259The Rocket, the independent, student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, won several awards in the 2019-20 Society for Collegiate Journalists National Contest.Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-081720http://www.sru.edu/news/081420a259|261Faculty and students at Slippery Rock University will surely give a hoot about a peculiar device occupying classrooms this semester. More than 160 SRU classrooms have been equipped with Meeting Owl webcams that feature sophisticated technology to help deliver online classes.Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/081420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081420b259|320Residential students began arriving at Slippery Rock University Aug. 14 as part of the University’s annual “Week of Welcome” event to usher in the fall 2020 semester. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/081420bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/081220a259|291Slippery Rock University was recently recognized by College Choice in four of its 2020 rankings, including its list of “Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania,” as well as four national and state rankings for individual academic programs. College Choice is a website that “helps students and their families find the college program that meets their particular needs.”Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/081220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081020a259Often thought of as a place of seclusion for studying, a college library doubles as a campus hub that can experience high volumes of traffic. That’s why Slippery Rock University is taking special safety measures at Bailey Library this fall to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Students can expect slight adjustments to the hours and physical environment when the library opens for the fall 2020 semester classes Aug. 17.Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/081020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-080720a259Heather Frederick, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of political science, was re-elected to the executive board of the Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors.Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-080720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-080720b259Lia Paradis, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of history, recently had her book “Imperial Culture and the Sudan” released by I.B. Tauris Publishers.Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-080720bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-080720c259Baek-Kyoo Joo, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of management and marketing, recently co-authored an article that was published in Human Resource Development International, a journal that promotes the practice and research of individual, group and organizational learning and performance.Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-080720chttp://www.sru.edu/news/080620a259Like most campus programming in the age of the coronavirus pandemic, Slippery Rock University’s annual Week of Welcome will have a different look in 2020. Along with welcoming a reduced number of residential students to campus, WOW events, beginning Aug. 12, will feature a series of virtual programs to engage first-year students and help them get acclimated to campus life. Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/080620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080520a259Like most public eating options during the coronavirus pandemic, the dining experience won’t be the same at Slippery Rock University compared to previous years. But students, faculty and staff can plan to get their fill of dining options on campus when classes resume for the fall semester.Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/080520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/073120a290|259Many people use the excuse of not being “good at math” or a “math person” when they struggle to solve problems involving numbers. This concept of having a fixed mathematical mindset, where you are either born with the ability or you aren’t, has turned a Slippery Rock University mathematics major into a “research person.”Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/073120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-073120d259Jana Asher, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, wrote a composition that was accepted for the SAGE Research Methods Foundations’ SAGE Reference Project.Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-073120dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-073120c259Shah Limon, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of physics, recently co-authored a paper that was published in the peer-reviewed journal Quality Engineering.Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-073120chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-073120b259Senthilkumar Muthusamy, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of management and marketing, co-authored a paper that has been accepted for publication in the Journal of General Management.Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-073120bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-073120a259Xindi Sun, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of physics, recently co-authored an article that was published in the Society of Society of Petroleum Engineers Journal.Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-073120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072920a294|259Jennifer Keller, a Slippery Rock University professor of dance, is the 2020 President's Award for Outstanding Academic Advising. The award, based on student nominations and selected by the president on recommendation from an awards committee, honors extraordinary SRU faculty in their role as academic advisers. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/072920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072720a290|259The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the first time Slippery Rock University or the state of Pennsylvania had to respond to a global crisis that completely changed the way people function in their daily lives. SRU history professors and an SRU student discuss what World War II was like on campus and in the state.Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/072720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072420a290|259Racial disparities in the U.S. health care system is an issue that has become a focal point this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the nation’s racial justice movement. But even before anyone heard of the coronavirus, Slippery Rock University students who took last fall’s Politics of Race class had delved into the issue by focusing a research project specifically on racial disparities related to women’s health.Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/072420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-072420a259Jana Asher, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, has been elected chair of the American Statistical Association's Survey Research Methods Section. Asher will serve as chair-elect for 2021 and chair for 2022.Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-072420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-072420b259A faculty-student research team from Slippery Rock University recently had a study about inter-arm blood pressure differences published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, the peer-reviewed journal of the nation’s leading professional association in the field of sports medicine.Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-072420bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-072420c259Slippery Rock University’s Physics Department received an $80,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to buy equipment for a new quantum laboratory that will help teach students about nanofabrication and quantum devices.Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-072420chttp://www.sru.edu/news/072320a259|292Slippery Rock University has reached a consultative services agreement with Allegheny Health Network that will improve the safety of students, faculty and staff returning to campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/072320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072120a296|259Slippery Rock University President Bill Behre has announced that Terrence Mitchell has been named as a special assistant to the president for diversity and inclusion. Beginning Aug. 10, SRU will be sharing Mitchell with Edinboro University, where he works as EU’s chief diversity and inclusion officer. Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/072120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072020a259|292Angela Baker, a Slippery Rock University senior, spent three weeks with the Cleveland Browns coaching staff as part of the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coach Fellowship program. She participated in the Browns’ offseason practices, which were limited to virtual meetings because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/072020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071620a296|259As part of its ongoing System Redesign efforts, the board of governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has authorized Chancellor Daniel Greenstein to begin reviewing a proposed strategy to improve the operating structure and academic programming at six of its universities by more deeply integrating their operations.Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/071620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071620b259|261There are a lot of facts and opinions about COVID-19 on the internet and it can tough to sift through all the information to answer the question, “What are the medical experts saying about this?” Abdullah Wahbeh, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of computer science, started asking this question back in February and he did more than scroll through social media: he analyzed the data.Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/071620bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/071520a259|291The career website Zippia has named Slippery Rock University as the best public college in Pennsylvania for job-seeking graduates as part of its “Best Public Colleges in Each State for Getting a Job in 2020” list.Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/071520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071520b-x37705289|259In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and concerns over the safety of student-athletes and campus communities, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Board of Directors has voted to suspend all athletic competitions and championship events through Dec. 31, 2020.Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/071520b-x37705http://www.sru.edu/news/071420a259People may have “heard” about herd immunity during the coronavirus pandemic, but a faculty-student research group at Slippery Rock University is actually showing what it means by developing a laboratory activity that demonstrates the suppressed spread of a viral disease after people get vaccinated.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/071420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071320a259An open letter from Slippery Rock University President William J. Behre, Ph.D. to SRU International StudentsMon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/071320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071020a259|288Colleges of Distinction has recognized Slippery Rock University for its outstanding commitment to student career development. SRU received the COD’s 2020-21 Career Development badge for “providing unparalleled support throughout every stage of students’ career exploration, development and application.”Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/071020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070820a290|259Five students enrolled in the online master’s degree in public health program are completing a practicum project this summer by working with the Keystone Health Programs, a nonprofit health promotion agency serving Butler and Beaver counties. Together, they are leading social media campaigns to education the community on public health topics that include problem gambling, underage drinking and vaping.Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/070820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070620a259|291Slippery Rock University’s nursing programs earned the 2020-21 Education Field of Study badge from Colleges of Distinction.Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/070620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070220a259|292A new scholarship established at Slippery Rock University supports underrepresented minority students from western Pennsylvania and students who have a parent that is a first responder.Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/070220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-070220a259Colleen Cooke, a Slippery Rock University professor of parks, conservation and recreational therapy, wrote an article that was published in the American Therapeutic Recreation Association’s newsletter. Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-070220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-070220b259Slippery Rock University was one of seven national finalists Campus Labs All Star Award, awarded to the campus that has demonstrated sustained effort and successful adoption of Campus Labs tools.Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-070220bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-070220c259Joseph Harry, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of communication, has had two articles accepted for publication in The Sage Encyclopedia of Journalism, 2nd Edition. Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-070220chttp://www.sru.edu/news/070120a290|259As more students are playing esports at Slippery Rock University, a faculty-student research group in the Management and Marketing Department is conducting a study of students’ attitudes and behaviors related to esports, including the correlation between hours spent gaming and their GPAs.Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/070120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062920a259|288The curtain has been drawn to reveal the Slippery Rock University Performing Arts and Lecture Series’ 2021 season schedule. SRU will host an expanded variety of shows including performances in Miller Auditorium.Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/062920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062620a259|291For the fourth consecutive year, Slippery Rock University’s College of Education has earned the 2020-21 Education Field of Study badge from Colleges of Distinction.Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/062620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062420a259Slippery Rock University is hosting a virtual workshop to help people engage students, employees or any type of learner in the COVID-19 pandemic environment. The event, titled “Best Practices for Education and Training Dealing with the New Normal,” will take place July 28, via Zoom videoconference. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/062420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062320a259|261A total of 260 Slippery Rock University student-athletes have been recognized as Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athletes for maintaining above a 3.25 cumulative GPA for the 2019-20 academic year.Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/062320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062220a290|259A research team consisting of three Slippery Rock University students in the occupational therapy doctoral program conducted a study to better understand how performing meaningful daily activities help people recover from opioid addiction.Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/062220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061920a259|291For the fourth consecutive year, Slippery Rock University’s College of Business has earned a 2020-21 Field of Study badge from the Colleges of Distinction. Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/061920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061720a259|261Did you hear the one about the philosophy researcher who liked stand-up comedy? That question is not a ploy to deliver a punchline. There indeed was a philosophy study at Slippery Rock University that looked at how stand-up comedy might be funnier depending on the performance space. In other words, a “tough room” might actually be the result of the room and not the audience.Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/061720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061720b289|259Former Slippery Rock University head football coach George Mihalik is one of 40 coaches listed on the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame ballot that was announced by the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame.Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/061720bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/061520a259|261To share her research about urban green space, Sau Silwal had to create some space in her online presence for social media. Silwal, a Slippery Rock University graduate student majoring in park and resource management from High Point, North Carolina, will present during a Twitter conference, June 16, organized by the Social Science Working Group of the Society for Conservation Biology.Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/061520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061220a259|291Slippery Rock University has been recognized as a 2020-21 College of Distinction, as well as a Public College of Distinction and a Pennsylvania College of Distinction, by the Colleges of Distinction, an online resource that helps students and their parents navigate the process of selecting the right school.Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/061220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-061220a259Jennifer Bartek, Slippery Rock University manager of library operations, and Allison Brungard, instructor of library, recently co-authored an article about sustainability in libraries for the American Libraries Magazine, a publication of the American Library Association.Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-061220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-061220b259Becky Thomas, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of parks, conservation and recreational therapy, was selected to serve on the Pennsylvania Academic Science and Technology, Environment and Ecology Standards Content Committee. Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-061220bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-061220c259Katie Cooklin, a Slippery Rock University professor of philosophy, wrote a researcher paper that was accepted for presentation by the North American Society for Social Philosophy for its International Social Philosophy Conference, July 16-18.Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-061220chttp://www.sru.edu/news/060920a290|259A study by a faculty-student research group at Slippery Rock University is helping prison inmates cope with the death of loved ones by using animal-assisted therapy. Conducted last year at the State Correctional Institution in Cambridge Springs, the research showed positive effects that can help provide options for mental health treatments. Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/060920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060820a259An open letter from Slippery Rock University President William J. Behre, Ph.D.Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/060820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060520a259|261Slippery Rock University today announced preliminary plans pertaining to the fall 2020 semester, including the resumption of face-to-face classes.Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/060520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060520b259An open letter from Slippery Rock University President William J. Behre, Ph.D.Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/060520bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/060420a290|259According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the four-week period to plant lettuce in Slippery Rock ended May 23. However, a faculty-student research group at Slippery Rock University is planning to grow lettuce and other produce on campus year-round with yields two times faster than traditional agriculture.Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/060420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060420b259The Slippery Rock University council of trustees today approved the appointment of Lia Paradis, associate professor of history, as a non-voting liaison to the council for the 2020-21 academic year at its quarterly business meeting. The meeting was conducted by videoconference.Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/060420bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/060320a290|259Slippery Rock University students in a 300-level class called Case Studies in Public Relations and Integrated Communications chose the #AerieREAL public relations campaign to analyze the ethics and overall effectiveness of a campaign focused on body positivity.Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/060320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060120a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet June 4 by videoconference only.Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/060120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052920c259Two Slippery Rock University graduates were recognized by Marquis Who’s Who, a publisher of biographical profiles. David Kerhli, a 1972 SRU graduate with a degree in political science, received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, and Matthew Perkins, a 1995 SRU graduate with a degree in health services, was listed among the Marquis Who’s Who.Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052920chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052920a259Joshua Ballew, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, was elected second vice-chair of the Allegheny Mountain Section of the Mathematical Association of America. Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052920b259Brittany Fleming and Nick Artman, Slippery Rock University assistant professors of communication, presented on a virtual panel at the 2020 Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, April 19. Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052920bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/052820a290|259As part of an ongoing Art and Science Series at Slippery Rock University last fall, 14 students in a Printmaking met with 35 students from a 200-level psychology course, called Personality, to provide an immersive experience called the “Art of Personality.” The visual outcome, which are displayed in Bailey Library, was more than a dozen sets of 5-by-5-inch prints, each representing the “Big Five” traits based on a psychology theory of personality types.Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/052820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052620a290|259Dig a few inches into the dirt along Wolf Creek near Slippery Rock and you’ll find what appears to be a rock, but it could also be a 4,000-year-old artifact indicating the short-term occupations of indigenous people. This may seem far-fetched but it’s exactly what a faculty-student research group at Slippery Rock University is finding.Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/052620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052220a259Judy Werner, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of elementary education and early childhood, was appointed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics to the Joint Committee on Women in the Mathematical Sciences. Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052220b259Rona Smeak, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of safety management, authored an article titled “Safety in the Multi-Generational Workplace,” which is the cover story of the May 2020 issue of Professional Safety, a blind peer-reviewed journal published by the American Society of Safety Professionals. Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052220bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052220d259Chris Niebauer, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of cognitive science and leadership, recently had his book, “No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism,” reach No. 1 on Amazon’s Best Sellers Rankings in Germany in the Buddhism category.Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052220dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-052220c259Shahriar Gias, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of management and marketing, had a paper accepted for presentation at the 2020 American Marketing Association Summer Academic Conference, Aug. 21-23, in San Francisco.Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-052220chttp://www.sru.edu/news/052020a294|259Emily Dolan, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of communication, was recently interviewed by WISR-AM, a news talk radio station in Butler, about how the use of face masks has affected interpersonal and nonverbal communication.Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/052020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051820a259|260The Pennsylvania Senate has approved Gov. Tom Wolf’s appointment of Dan Lavalle, William McCarrier and Alfonso Angelucci to seats on Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees. Lavalle is a new appointment, while McCarrier and Angelucci were reappointed.Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/051820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051420a259Samantha Hawk, a Slippery Rock University sophomore political science major from South Park, will be joining SRU’s council of trustees. Hawk was unanimously selected by an SRU committee for the one seat on the 12-member COT designated for an SRU full-time undergraduate student. Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/051420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051320a294|259Mary Jo Ross, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of hospitality, event management and tourism, was a panelist last week on a webinar for restaurant owners hosted by the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau.Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/051320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-051320a259Sunjin Pak, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of management and marketing, had a paper accepted for presentation at the Meeting of the Academy of Management, Aug. 7-11, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-051320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-051320b259Sandy Connolly, a 1987 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in accounting, was named vice president for business and chief financial officer at Campbell University.Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-051320bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-051320c259Lynn Comer Kachmarik, a 1979 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in physical education, received the 2020 Paragon Award for Water Polo from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-051320chttp://www.sru.edu/news/051220a290|259The elected student leaders at Slippery Rock University are set for the 2020-21 academic year, as the Slippery Rock Student Government Association recently announced the election results for its next executive board. Joey Sciuto, a sophomore social work major from New Wilmington, was elected SGA president.Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/051220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051120a294|259Every year, Slippery Rock University recognizes contributions made by students, faculty, staff and community partners for their civic engagement. With that in mind, SRU recently honored three individuals with the 2020 President’s Awards for Civic Engagement. The annual awards program is organized by the University’s Office for Community-Engaged Learning. Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/051120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050820a259|261In a typical year, Slippery Rock University students present their research in person at an on-campus event in April called the Symposium for Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Achievement. This year, however, is anything but typical due to COVID-19. As such, SRU will still showcase its best student-faculty scholarly work, but this year the presentation comes in the form of an online journal.Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/050820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050820b259|261Delivering education became an immediate and enormous challenge for grade-school teachers and parents after schools were forced to transition from face-to-face instruction to online modalities. Enter Slippery Rock University education majors who came to the rescue in a variety of ways for several local school districts in the form of student teachers and a special partnership between SRU and the Slippery Rock Area School District.Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/050820bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/050720a259Slippery Rock University’s Office of Student Engagement and Leadership recently announced its 2019-20 Rising Star awards from its Instagram account, as well as several other awards recognizing students, faculty, staff and organizations for their impact on the campus community.Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/050720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050720b259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees said goodbye to one of their own today at their quarterly business meeting. The council bid farewell and commended Dylan Colcombe for his service on the council as a student trustee. Colcombe, a senior from North Huntingdon, will graduate this month with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education.Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/050720bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/050620a290|259|292Love your neighbor and ask questions. Those are words that Jaeden Chapman lives by. As a student in Slippery Rock University Bonner Leader Program, Chapman found the perfect place to apply those directives: the Slippery Rock Community Library.Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/050620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050520a259|291Slippery Rock University ranked No. 24 on College Consensus’ list of “Best Online RN to BSN Nursing Programs,” which accounts for a combination of market reputation, educational quality and rewarding income.Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/050520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050420a259|291Slippery Rock University students are rating their college experience higher than students at SRU’s peer institutions, according to 2019 National Survey of Student Engagement data. Last year, nearly 1,100 SRU first-year and senior students took the NSSE survey, which assesses student participation in activities and programs that promote their learning and personal development.Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/050420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050220c259Aimee Krauss, a 2000 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in therapeutic recreation, was appointed director of health for the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District in Connecticut. Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050220chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050220b259Jason Hilton, an associate professor of secondary education and foundations of education, and Patrick Burkhart, professor of geography, geology and the environment, co-authored an article about climate change that was published by Science Scope, a peer-reviewed journal for teachers, university faculty responsible for teacher preparation, and other science supervisors and leaders.Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050220bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050220a259Three Slippery Rock University students were selected to perform at the National Flute Association’s 2021 convention as members of the Collegiate Flute Choir. Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050120a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet May 7 by videoconference only. All committee and quarterly business meetings will be available virtually via Zoom videoconference or by telephone.Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/050120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/043020a293|259Slippery Rock University’s music therapy program has been ranked on the list of the “50 Best Affordable Music Therapy Bachelor’s Degree Programs” for 2020 by Affordable Schools, a resource that helps people students make smart, higher education decisions.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/043020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042920a294|290|259|261A faculty-student research team in the SRU Exercise Science and Rehabilitative Sciences Department is conducting a study of the latest carbon-plated running shoes to see how well they’re helping runners hit their strides.Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/042920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042920b259|291Slippery Rock University was named one of the Top 25 Safest College Campuses in America by YourLocalSecurity.com, a website maintained by the home security company SafeStreets.Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/042920bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042820a294|259|291Twelve entries from Slippery Rock University’s Communication and Public Affairs division earned recognition in the 2019 Collegiate Advertising Awards. The Collegiate Advertising Awards program is a national program that honors marketing professionals for excellence in all forms of advertising, marketing and promotion specific to higher education products and services.Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/042820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042720a290|259|295In previous years, Slippery Rock University conducted a Celebration of Achievement with an awards ceremony recognizing faculty and students for their outstanding contributions in the areas of academics, research, scholarship, creative activities and more. The celebration continues this year with a video tribute in lieu of an on-campus ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic.Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/042720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042420a259|260Slippery Rock University’s 2020 Giving Day, originally scheduled for March 26, has been rescheduled for May 1, as the fourth annual fundraiser organized by the Slippery Rock University Foundation, Inc., will also be billed as a Day of Caring to emphasize donation to the Student Support Fund and the Continued Success Scholarship that meet the needs of SRU students.Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/042420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042420b294|259Laura Kelley, Slippery Rock University assistant professor of elementary education and early childhood received the SRU President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching for the 2019-20 academic year. The award recognizes a faculty member based on their commitment to teaching beyond contractual obligations, a participatory and engaging pedagogy, developing and using innovative classroom practices and their commitment to scholarly growth.Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/042420bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042320a294|259Slippery Rock University is literally giving props to its on-campus employees during the coronavirus pandemic. Two members of SRU’s Theatre Department are using fabric from its costume shop to create cloth face masks that essential employees can wear while working on campus.Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/042320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042320b259|291– Online Schools Report has recognized Slippery Rock University on its Best Online Master’s in English list. OSR ranked 20 schools from across the country with SRU coming in at No. 15.Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/042320bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042220a294|259Karla Fonner and Mimi Campbell have a combined 41 years working at Slippery Rock University and four degrees as SRU alumnae. Now they share the distinction as co-recipients of the 2020 President’s Awards for Outstanding Service.Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/042220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042120a259|260|261When the coronavirus pandemic struck and college and universities were forced to move almost the entirety of their operations online, there are a lot of moving parts involved. At Slippery Rock University, faculty and students had to adapt to a distance learning modality while the majority of staff switched to remote work, all within a matter of days. Two departments in particular were instrumental in making that transition happen: Information and Administrative Technology Services and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/042120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042020a259The Slippery Rock University Office of Career Education and Development is joining career centers from five universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education to form the PASSHE-West Virtual Recruitment Campaign. Each university will host virtual events for employers and students from all five institutions are invited to participate.Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/042020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042020b259Neil Beech, a 2001 Slippery Rock University graduate with a master’s degree in elementary education, was named 2019-20 Principal of the Year for Prince William County (Virginia) Public Schools.Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042020bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042020a259Mike Robb, a 1997 Slippery Rock University graduate with a master’s degree in children and youth counseling, was won the Jean B. Purvis Community Cornerstone Award. The award, which honors people who have made significant contributions to Butler County, is annually presented by the Jean B. Purvis Community Health Center of Butler County.Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041720a259|292A group from Slippery Rock University, including the Stone House Center for Public Humanities and SRU Archives, created “Shared Voices, Shared Experiences: COVID-19 & the Slippery Rock Community,” in which they are collecting, preserving and sharing experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic in the lives of everyone connected to SRU and the surrounding communities.Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/041720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041720b259Tom Peterson, a 1992 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in business administration, was recently named chief marketing officer for Lazydays, a recreational vehicle company headquartered in Tampa, Florida.Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041720bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041720a259The Slippery Rock Student Government Association, the independent, student-run organization that represents students at Slippery Rock University, won “Outstanding Student Government Achievement” at the 2020 Conference on Student Government Associations. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041620a259|292Slippery Rock University continues to provide local first responders and health care worker with personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic, as eight 3D printers from various SRU departments were used to create 100 face shields.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/041620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041520a259|292|261Students in the Food and Beverage Operations class at Slippery Rock University are not going to a coffee shop to sip lattes and use the free Wi-Fi, but rather they are learning the restaurant industry and partnering with the owners of the yet-to-be-opened Rooster’s Coffee Bar in Slippery Rock.Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/041520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041420a290|259|261Members of the U.S. armed forces serve their country, but after completing their commitment or retiring from the military, many veterans still have a passion to serve. Maurice Lee found his second calling as a teacher through Slippery Rock University’s Troops to Teachers program.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/041420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041020a294|259Pedro Salas Camus, a Slippery Rock University instructor of modern languages and cultures, wrote a book, “2666: en búsqueda de la totalidad perdida,” that earned him the 2019-20 SRU President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Achievement. The award recognizes works from the SRU community that were published, presented, developed or performed in the last three years. Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/041020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041020a259Thirteen Slippery Rock University faculty and students either attended and presented or authored a presentation at the Association for Women in Psychology Conference in Austin, Texas, March 5-8.Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041020b259Therese Picard, a 2006 Slippery Rock University graduate with a master’s degree in park and resource management, was recently named chief ranger at Acadia National Park, a 47,000-acre recreation area primarily on Mount Desert Island in Maine.Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041020bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041020c259Seth Jenny, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work, co-authored a textbook, “Technology for Physical Educators, Health Educators, and Coaches,” that was recently published by Human Kinetics, Inc.Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041020chttp://www.sru.edu/news/040820a290|259Jayla Brown, a Slippery Rock University freshman psychology major from McKeesport, feels right at home by serving others as one of five freshmen in the Bonner Leader Program, a program in its inaugural year at SRU where students earn a wage to a lead a community-service partnership for the University.Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/040820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040620a259|291|261Slippery Rock University is keeping students involved outside of their online classes through virtual programming coordinated by the University’s newly formed Student Involvement Team.Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/040620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040620a259Lisa Belcastro, a 2012 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in health and physical education, was recently appointed by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to fill a legislative vacancy representing parts of Baltimore County in the Maryland General Assembly.Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040620b259Lyn Miller, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, received the Distinguished Teaching Award from Allegheny Mountain Section of the Mathematical Association of America.Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040620bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040320a259|292When a global pandemic forces a university to make an abrupt change from traditional face-to-face instruction to online classes, many of its physical resources suddenly go unused. Thanks to a collaborative effort by Slippery Rock University administrators, staff and faculty, that scenario was averted as campus supplies were distributed to local health care professionals and first responders who are on the front lines fighting the coronavirus.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/040320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040320259Lauren Moran, Slippery Rock University director of student engagement and leadership, received the Outstanding Dissertation Award from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education. The award recognizes students in Pitt’s Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education programs for their outstanding dissertations that make contributions to the field of education.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040320http://www.sru.edu/news/040220a259|261Slippery Rock University is offering a new class this semester called “Spotlight on the Past: Pandemic” that was designed last year but now, coincidentally, ties appropriately to the current coronavirus pandemic.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/040220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040220259Slippery Rock University students were recognized in four categories in awards presented at the 2020 National Broadcasting Society-Alpha Epsilon Rho: National Electronic Media Association’s national convention.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040220http://www.sru.edu/news/040120a259|261With college students really just returning to virtual classrooms following an extended spring break due to the COVID-19 outbreak, it may seem odd to begin thinking about summer, but it’s not. Slippery Rock University Summer Session classes are a great way to progress toward degree completion, whether a student in enrolled at SRU, is a student at another college or university, is a qualified high school student or a community member who wants to take a class.Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/040120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032520a259|291The Rocket, the independent student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, won seven awards in the 2020 Student Keystone Press Awards hosted by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032520b294|259Matthew Zarit, a Slippery Rock University instructor of political science, co-authored an article that was published in Economics & Politics.Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032520bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/032320a259|260Slippery Rock University President William Behre announced today, March 23, that the University’s spring commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 8-9, have been postponed indefinitely. The move is part of SRU’s ongoing effort to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/032320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031620a259Slippery Rock University President William Behre today announced that due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the University will conduct the remainder of its spring semester instruction only through distance learning modalities beginning March 30.Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/031620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031120a294|259The television show “COPS” debuted 31 years ago, documenting police officers as they go about their jobs. A Slippery Rock University instructor and full-time police officer reflects on the show and its impact on society. Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/031120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/03112020259Slippery Rock University today announced that as a proactive measure in the midst of the global COVID-19 outbreak, the University has made the decision to extend the current spring break, originally scheduled from March 8-15, until March 29. This extension pertains to on-campus (residential and commuter) students only. All online students will resume classes, as scheduled, March 16.Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/03112020http://www.sru.edu/news/031020a290|259Stephanie O’Donnell will be the toast of the town in Pittsburgh Saturday. O’Donnell, a Slippery Rock University freshman exercise science major from Irwin, was named the 2020 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes by the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. O’Donnell will be among the most honored participants in the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will take place 10 a.m., March 14, in downtown Pittsburgh.Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/031020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030920a259|291Slippery Rock University won 21 awards including Best of Show in the 35th Annual Educational Advertising Awards, a national competition sponsored by the Higher Education Marketing Report recognizing the field of educational marketing and advertising.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/030920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030620a259|288Superstar Maureen McGovern, described as “sophisticated one moment, gutsy the next, and always pitch perfect,” will perform at 7:30 p.m., March 21, in the University Union as part of Slippery Rock University's Performing Arts & Lecture Series.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/030620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030620259|291Jenna Josselyn, a Slippery Rock University freshman cybersecurity major from Irwin, was awarded a Women in Cybersecurity Student Scholarship to attend the WiCyS 2020 Conference, March 12-14, in Aurora, Colorado.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030620http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030520294|259Christine Pease-Hernandez, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of communication, was selected by the Consortium for Transatlantic Studies and Scholarships to teach a communication course for college students in Spain.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030520http://www.sru.edu/news/030520a259National Consumer Protection Week, observed this week, March 1-7, 2020, is a time the Federal Trade Commission and its partners emphasize the need to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money. One area of concern, especially for Slippery Rock University’s First National Bank Office of Career Education and Development, are employment scams, which take advantage of people like college students who are eager to make money after graduation.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/030520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030420a259|292|262Slippery Rock University awarded two $12,000 scholarships to a pair of high school students who attended the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science’s 63rd Annual Region IX meeting Feb. 22 at the Smith Student Center. It was the 23rd straight year that SRU hosted the event, which attracted more than 450 students in grades 7-12 from across western Pennsylvania.Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/030420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030420b259|320The Martha Gault Art Gallery hosted a March 3 opening reception for “Printmakers in Poland,” an exhibition presented by Barbara Westman, associate professor of art.Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/030420bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030320a290|259|261The name of the Media Project Management course at Slippery Rock University describes exactly what students are doing during the semester: managing media projects. But this senior-level capstone course for communication majors is developing skills for more than just students because of an emphasis on service-learning. Community partners who are serving as real-world clients, and even the professor of the class, are also benefitting from their experience. Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/030320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030320259|291Patrick Burkhart, a Slippery Rock University professor of geography, geology and environment, was recently a keynote speaker at a meeting of the Pittsburgh Geological Society.Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030320http://www.sru.edu/news/030220a290|259The election process for the 2020-21 Slippery Rock Student Government Association is underway with candidates running for seats that are part of a new senate structure emphasizing colleges instead of residence halls.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/030220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030220259|291Shane Smith, a Slippery Rock University sophomore cybersecurity major from Pittsburgh, was awarded an Information Security Studies Scholarship by organizers of the Three Rivers Information Security Symposium.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030220http://www.sru.edu/news/022820a290|259|292Theresa Phipps, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of accounting, economics and finance, shares her thoughts on a new IRS Tax Withholding Estimator, which allows taxpayers to figure out the amount of income tax they must withhold from wages and pension payments. Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/022820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022820b259|291Slippery Rock University’s online master’s degree in special education has been ranked as one of the top 45 best programs in the U.S. by Online Course Report for 2020. Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/022820bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022820259Bob Ogoreuc, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of physical and health education, received a 2019 American Red Cross Top Provider Award.Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022820http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022720259|292Lauren Ashman, a 2004 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in sport management, was recently hired as the executive associate athletics director/senior woman administrator at the University of Memphis.Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022720http://www.sru.edu/news/022620a290|259As Sydney Kresconko reads aloud from the pages of children’s books while leading “Story Time” at the Slippery Rock Community Library, none of the children know that she recently turned the page on a scary conflict in her own life: overcoming stage 4 lymphoma. Now cancer-free, Kresconko is interning at the SRCL as she prepares to be a child life specialist.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/022620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022620b290|259While most students are “buzzing” about campus preparing for midterms, a group of Slippery Rock University theatre majors can be found rehearsing for their production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” with performances at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28-29 and March 3-5 and a 2 p.m., March 1 matinee.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/022620bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022620259Thomas Wittman, a 1986 Slippery Rock University graduate with a bachelor's degree in computer science, was appointed to the board of advisors for Jobility, a company that provides technology to assist employers and workers participate in the gig economy.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022620http://www.sru.edu/news/022520a290|259Two Slippery Rock University students will put their lessons in civil discourse into practice this week as they prepare to debate counterparts from the Japanese National Debate Team at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 27 in the Vincent Science Center Auditorium. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/022520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022520259Dean Boronyak, a 2001 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in health and physical education teaching, was named Elementary Health and Physical Education 2019 Teacher of the Year by the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Inc.Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022520http://www.sru.edu/news/022420a290|259A team of Slippery Rock University students are working with a software engineer to secure robot operating systems in response to companies that are rushing to stay ahead of the demand for products that use artificial intelligence.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/022420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022420259|291Matyas Katzer, a Slippery Rock University senior safety management major from Pittsburgh, has been selected by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance to receive a Michael Phelps Foundation Scholarship; while Lexie Nieri, a 2015 SRU graduate with a degree in health and physical education teaching, will receive the NDPA Community Lifesaver Award.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022420http://www.sru.edu/news/022120a290|259The Student Nonprofit Alliance at Slippery Rock University will partner with Butler County Community College to host "IZE on Food Insecurity Week” March 22-28. The weeklong event includes a March 27 “Harvesting Ideas for Food Security'' mini-conference.Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/022120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022120259Slippery Rock University dance majors recently performed at events in Philadelphia and Chicago.Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022120http://www.sru.edu/news/022020a259|291Slippery Rock University’s online master’s degree in criminal justice has been ranked as one of the top 20 best programs in the nation by Online Course Report. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/022020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022020b259|291Slippery Rock University ranks third in the nation on a list of Military Friendly Schools, which recognizes colleges and universities for serving their military and veteran students. SRU earned its 2020-21 Military Friendly Gold status as a top 10 school in the “Small Public School” category, which features public universities with fewer than 10,000 students. SRU has achieved Military Friendly honors every year since 2010.Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/022020bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022020294|259Timothy Ruppert, a Slippery Rock University instructor of English, wrote a play, "Savage Lands: A Colonial Comedy," that is being performed by the Duquesne University Red Masquers, an amateur theater company in Pittsburgh.Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022020http://www.sru.edu/news/021920a290|259|288Fifteen Slippery Rock University Flute Studio students will be taking stage with a group of junior and senior high school students when the SRU Music Department host the 6th Annual Honors Flute Ensemble concert, 7 p.m., Feb. 23 at Swope Music Hall.Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021920259Abdou Karim Jallow, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of health care administration and information systems, recently had his research published in the Journal of Architectural Engineering, a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal produced by the American Society of Civil Engineers.Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021920http://www.sru.edu/news/021820a259Websites like WikiLeaks, which gained international attention 10 years ago when a U.S. Army intelligence analyst leaked sensitive documents, are a discussion topic in homeland and corporate security studies classes at Slippery Rock University.Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021820b294|259“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” published 135 years ago today, Feb. 18, is considered by many literary experts, including professors at Slippery Rock University, to be one of the greatest novels in American history.Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021820bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021820259Lauren Pollock, a 2014 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in marketing and professional studies, was named director of development operations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio.Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021820http://www.sru.edu/news/021720a290|259|292When it came time to select a theme for Slippery Rock University’s March observance of Women’s History Month, Lyosha Gorshkov, the first-year director of SRU’s Women’s Center, thought back to conversations he had with students during his job interview last fall.Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021720b259|320The Slippery Rock University Army ROTC program hosted the Western Pennsylvania Arctic Ranger Challenge, Feb. 15, at various locations around campus including Old Thompson Field and the Leadership Development Center. Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021720bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021720294|259Mary Jo Ross, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of hospitality, event management and tourism, was appointed by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute to its Education Certification Advisory Council.Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021720http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021420259Doug Labor, a 1980 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in geography, was recently inducted into the Mercer County Hall of Fame, which recognizes people from Mercer County who have excelled in athletics or contributed as leaders in athletics.Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021420http://www.sru.edu/news/021320a259Joe Stahlman, director of the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum, will speak at Slippery Rock University, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Feb. 20, in Smith Student Center, Room 323. The event, hosted by the College of Liberal Arts and part of the Native American Studies Series, is open to the public and SSC is accessible. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021320259The Rocket, the independent student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, won a Gold Medalist Critique Certificate from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021320http://www.sru.edu/news/021220a290|259Slippery Rock University will help students look their best through the "Dress for Success Fashion Show," 7 p.m., Feb. 26, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021220b259|291Slippery Rock University has been ranked as one of the country’s top 100 “great value” colleges for earning a bachelor’s degree in philosophy by Great Value Colleges.Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021220bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021220259Jaya Mani, a Slippery Rock University instructor of dance, and Luvenia Kalia, a junior dance major from George Town, Malaysia, attended the Global Naatya Festival in Siem Reap, Cambodia, last month.Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021220http://www.sru.edu/news/021120b259Reports of spreading viruses, diagnosed cases and even deaths as a result of the coronavirus outbreak that began in China have dominated the news. However, when it comes to viruses, health officials at Slippery Rock University warn the community there's a more serious threat with which they need to be concerned: influenza, also known as the flu.Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021120bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/021120a259A significant infrastructure upgrade took place at Slippery Rock University last month as SRU switched its student information systems and other enterprise systems from being stored on campus hardware to remote networks, known as "the cloud."Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021120259|292John Gilliland, a 1977 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in economics, won the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce's 2020 Community Service Award, which is presented to one person each year who demonstrates care and service for the Grove City community.Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021120http://www.sru.edu/news/021020a259|262"Growth Through the Years" is a fitting theme for the 2020 Slippery Rock University Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Mini-Convention. The SRUAHPERD Mini-Convention, a professional development conference for health and physical education teachers, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the event, March 25 at Morrow Field House. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021020b259|320Dozens of teams comprised of Slippery Rock University students stayed "Up 'til 2" Feb. 7 at the Aebersold Recreation Center to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/021020bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021020259Daniel Hummel, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of philanthropy, nonprofit leadership and public affairs, will have a research article published in an upcoming issue of Local Economy, a peer-reviewed journal for policy analysts, researchers and practitioners concerned with place-based policies for economic development, regeneration and human development.Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021020http://www.sru.edu/news/020720a259|260The Pennsylvania Senate has approved the appointment of Elise Michaux, Jeff Smith and Robert Taylor to seats on Slippery Rock University's council of trustees.Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/020720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020720b259|262More than 550 aspiring junior and senior high school scientists will compete for nearly $24,000 in Slippery Rock University scholarships when the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science visits campus for its 63rd Annual Region IX meeting Feb. 22.Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/020720bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020720259Christopher Cole, Slippery Rock University's director of auxiliary operations and student services, was recently named chair of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors.Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020720http://www.sru.edu/news/020620a259Americans will no longer be able to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building without a REAL ID-compliant form of identification after Oct. 1. Without a REAL ID, an alternative form of federally acceptable identification, such as a passport, will be required. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/020620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020620259Catie Brown, a 2009 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in music education, is participating in the Pittsburgh Public Theater's presentation of "Little Shop of Horrors," Jan. 23 to Feb. 23, at the O'Reilly Theater in Pittsburgh.Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020620http://www.sru.edu/news/020520a290|259Danielle Blide has the opportunity to continue giving back to the community as one of five freshmen in the Bonner Leader Program at Slippery Rock University. Bonner students receive a scholarship and are paid to lead a community-service partnership for the University.Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/020520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020520b259|292The Chinese New Year celebration scheduled for Feb. 15 at the Slippery Rock Township Municipal Building has been canceled. The decision to cancel the event was made by its organizers out of respect for the people in China who are not able to celebrate the new year because of the coronavirus outbreak affecting the country.Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/020520bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020520259Doug Fleegle, a 1989 Slippery Rock University with a degree in community health, was named the executive director of Las Ventanas, a continuing care active-adult community in Summerlin, Nevada.Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020520http://www.sru.edu/news/020420a294|259|261Facebook was launched Feb. 4, 2004, and during the last 16 years it has changed the way people communicate and market their businesses, according to a Nazmul Rony, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of communication. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/020420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020420b259|320In celebration of Black History Month, the Martha Gault Art Gallery is featuring “A Sin of Omission,” an exhibition by Pierre Bowins, Slippery Rock University assistant professor of art. The exhibition presents the African American diaspora missing in the history of graphic design, providing enlightenment regarding those designers who have contributed to the field of graphic design yet have been omitted from its history.Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/020420bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020420259Aaron Rekich, a 2005 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in health and physical education, was named the 2019 Meadville Tribune Person of the Year.Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020420http://www.sru.edu/news/020320a259|292The calendar may read “February” but Slippery Rock University will still be ringing in the new year – the Chinese New Year, that is – with its annual celebration, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 15 at the Slippery Rock Township Municipal Building. Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/020320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020320b259|320Overture. Curtains. Lights. It won’t be long before the stage is set for all three – and a variety of performances – as construction on Slippery Rock University’s Performing Arts Center and East and West gyms inches closer to the finish lines.Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/020320bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020320259Sara Tours, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of elementary education and early childhood, consulted and led workshops in Bangalore, India, Jan. 9-18.Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020320http://www.sru.edu/news/013120a259|291|292Slippery Rock University has earned the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a national standard used by institutions for self-assessment and quality improvement of their community engagement.Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/013120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/013120b296|259|260The Pennsylvania Senate has approved the appointment of Domenic Ionta and Matthew Lautman to seats on Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees.Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/013120bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-013120259Yvonne Eaton-Stull, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work, received the Leadership Award at the 2019 Pennsylvania Forensic Rights and Treatment Conference last month in Harrisburg.Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-013120http://www.sru.edu/news/013020a290|259While most students used winter break as an opportunity to relax and recharge, a group of Slippery Rock University dancers were on the move with a variety of rehearsals in preparation for the SRU Winter Showcase, “State of Being.” Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/013020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/013020b290|259Slippery Rock University dance student Olivia Barner studied the dance technique of improvisation after receiving a grant to attend the Creative Process Research Winter Intensive, Jan. 6-10, at New Dialect, a professional contemporary dance company in Nashville, Tennessee. Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/013020bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/013020c259|320The University Program Board at Slippery Rock University hosted a “Home Away From Home” event, Jan. 30, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/013020chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-013020259Becky Thomas, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of parks, conservation and recreational therapy, co-authored a chapter in a special issue of Society & Natural Resources, the official journal of the International Association for Society and Natural Resources.Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-013020http://www.sru.edu/news/012920a290|259Sixteen SRU students traveled to Costa Rica, Jan. 2-12, as part of the Leadership Abroad program led by University’s Office of Student Engagement and Leadership.Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/012920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012920259Ken Reichl, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of occupational therapy, recently had a research article published in The American Journal of Occupational Therapy.Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012920http://www.sru.edu/news/012820a259|288|292Soledad O'Brien, award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and host of the weekly syndicated political show, “Matter of Fact,” will visit Slippery Rock University, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 18, as part of the SRU Performing Arts & Lecture Series.Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/012820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012820b259National Plan For Vacation Day is today, Jan. 28, and despite a decline in the number of days many Americans are taking away from the workplace, experts hope they employees will change their ways.Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/012820bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012820259B. Stephen Carpenter II, a 1987 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in art, was named dean of the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State University.Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012820http://www.sru.edu/news/012720a259|292Elise Michaux, ’11, ’13M, is returning to Slippery Rock University as part of the Alumni Speaker Series, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 5, at the Russell Wright Alumni House. Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/012720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012720259Donald Sheffield, a 1974 Slippery Rock University graduate with a master's degree in counseling services, was named the 2019 Beaver County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for his commitment to the people of Beaver County. Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012720http://www.sru.edu/news/012420a259|291Slippery Rock University's online master's degree in health informatics has been ranked as one of the top 50 in country by intelligent.com.Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/012420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012420259Two Slippery Rock University research projects each received $15,000 grants from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, a bipartisan legislative agency that serves as a resource for rural policy within the Pennsylvania state legislature.Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012420http://www.sru.edu/news/012320a290|259Molly Mistretta, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of counseling and development, has coauthored a book, “Overcoming Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Schools: A Guide for Counselors, Administrators and Educators.”Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/012320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012320259Deb Baker, Slippery Rock University director of special events, received the 2019 Pennsylvania Presenters Service Award, an annual award for individuals who have made meaningful volunteer contributions to PA Presenters, a performing arts consortium.Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012320http://www.sru.edu/news/012220a290|259A faculty-student research team at Slippery Rock University are conducted a study to see how the use of weighted blankets affects the anxiety levels of college students. Weighted blankets have gained popularity as an alternative to medicine for treating anxiety and for people seeking a restful night’s sleep.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/012220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012220b259Effective Dec. 20, 2019, an amendment to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act was signed into law that raised the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 years.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/012220bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012220259Boris Brimkov and Jeffrey Musyt, Slippery Rock University assistant professors of mathematics and statistics, were selected as 2020 Project NExT Fellows by the Mathematical Association of America. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012220http://www.sru.edu/news/012120a290|259January is National Mentoring Month, providing an opportunity to recognize Slippery Rock University students like Carol Weber who serve as peer mentors in the Emerging Leadership Experience program.Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/012120ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012120b259|320A light dusting of snow, temperatures in the teens and gloves and scarves as far as the eye can see. Yup, it must be the first day of the spring semester at Slippery Rock University.Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/012120bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/012120c259|292Slippery Rock University will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with an array of discussions, performances, guest speakers and other events to recognize African American culture.Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/012120chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012120259Andrea Totten, a 2001 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in political science, has been appointed Flagler County judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court in Florida by Gov. Ron DeSantis.Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012120http://www.sru.edu/news/011720a259|288Cirque Zuma Zuma, a one-time "America's Got Talent" finalist, will perform at 7:30 p.m., Feb 1, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom as part of Slippery Rock University’s Performing Arts & Lecture Series.Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/011720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011520a259|292Slippery Rock University students will have greater access to more than 500 Butler County employers and the opportunity to collaborate with a network of businesses and organizations thanks to SRU’s new partnership with the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau.Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/011520ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011420a293|259|291Slippery Rock University was recognized for its online bachelor’s and graduate degree programs in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Online Programs rankings.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/011420ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011020a259|291Slippery Rock University has been named one of the country’s 30 best small colleges or universities for students on the autism spectrum by appliedbehavioranalysisprograms.com.Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/011020ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011020b259|291Slippery Rock University quarterback Roland Rivers III accepted the Harlon Hill Trophy as the Division II National Player of the Year at the Little Rock Touchdown Club's annual banquet Jan. 9 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Little Rock.Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/011020bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/010920a259|291Slippery Rock University has been named one of the nation’s most affordable universities for geography majors by affordableschools.net.Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/010920ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010820a290|259College classes aren’t all fun and games. But some of them can be. At Slippery Rock University, faculty and students are putting a lot of thought into a role-playing game as a way to help students learn. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/010820ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010820b259|320Slippery Rock University's 2019 Winter Commencement ceremony Dec. 14 in Morrow Field House provided a time for reflection as well as expression.Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/010820bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/010720a259|291Slippery Rock University’s Communication and Public Affairs Office closed the decade with a bang, earning 10 Educational Digital Marketing Awards. The EDMAs recognize the best educational websites, digital content, electronic communications, mobile media and social media.Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/010720ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010620a259|291Slippery Rock University has been ranked among the best nursing schools in Pennsylvania by nursingschoolsalmanac.com.Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/010620ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010320a290|259|261Melissa Lopez, a Slippery Rock University freshman exercise science major from Pittsburgh, is one five students in the inaugural cohort of SRU’s Bonner Leader Program. Bonner students receive a scholarship and are paid to lead a community-service partnership for the University. Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/010320ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010220a294|259A project to digitize the entire collection of Slippery Rock University yearbooks is underway thanks to the support and efforts of faculty, staff and student workers from Bailey Library’s Archives and Special Collections departments, and funding from the SRU Alumni Association. Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EDT/news/010220ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/122319a294|259New Year’s Eve is a popular holiday for going out. According to WalletHub, more than three quarters of Americans ring in the new year away from home. WalletHub chose Mary Jo Ross, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of hospitality, event management and tourism, as an expert contributor for its article, “Best Places for New Year’s Eve Celebrations.”Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/122319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/122019a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corp Frontier Battalion has been selected as one of eight winners of the 2019-2020 MacArthur Awards, signifying it as one of the top programs in the country.Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/122019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/122019b290|259|291The Slippery Rock University football team landed a nation-leading five selections on the Associated Press Division II All-America team that was announced Wednesday, headlined by first team honorees Roland Rivers III and Chris Larsen.Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/122019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/122019c259|291Slippery Rock University quarterback Roland Rivers III has been named the 2019 Harlon Hill Trophy winner as the Division II College Football Player of the Year, becoming the first player in SRU history, and from any Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division program, to win the honor.Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/122019chttp://www.sru.edu/news/121819a293|259Slippery Rock University has been ranked as one of the nation’s most affordable schools for business by Affordable Schools. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121819b259|260Dennis Washington, who most recently served as the vice president for institutional advancement and community relations at Salus University, has been named vice president for University advancement at Slippery Rock University.Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/121719a290|259When walking through downtown Pittsburgh, most people are accustomed to the sounds of roaring crowds emanating from PNC Park or Heinz Field, the hissing of the Point State Park Fountain and generations of Pittsburghese. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121719b259|320Slippery Rock University's 2019 Winter Commencement ceremony Dec. 14 in Morrow Field House provided a time for reflection as well as expression.Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/121619a259A new online registration process for parking permits at Slippery Rock University will be available beginning Jan. 6, 2020. University Police will use license plate recognition to detect registered vehicles instead of looking for windshields decals.Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121419a259|320Throngs of families, friends and most importantly, graduates, came together at Slippery Rock University Dec. 14 for the 2019 winter commencement ceremony at Morrow Field House. Sat, 14 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/holiday-card-2019259|288Happy holidays and a happy New Year from Slippery Rock University. We hope you enjoy the 2019 SRU Holiday Video Card.Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/holiday-card-2019http://www.sru.edu/news/121319d259|260Slippery Rock University’s presence in Harrisville is expanding to Main Street thanks to a gift from First National Bank. FNB, which operated a branch office at 124 S. Main Street in Harrisville until May 2018, donated the building and seven parcels of land to the SRU Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that exists to support the priorities of the University.Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121319dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/121319c259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees voted today to advance the University’s tuition pricing and financial aid proposal to Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education board of governors for approval.Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121319chttp://www.sru.edu/news/121319b259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees today voted to advance a new tuition rate and financial aid model for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 academic years to Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education board of governors, and honored a long-time financial partner at their quarterly business meeting.Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121319bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121319259Jana Asher, Slippery Rock University assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, was named program chair-elect of the History of Statistics Special Interest Group of the American Statistical Association.Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121319http://www.sru.edu/news/121219a293|259Slippery Rock University has again been ranked among the world's most environmentally friendly colleges and universities by the University of Indonesia's GreenMetric World University Rankings. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121219b294|293|259Abbey Zink, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, was today named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Slippery Rock University. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121219259Junko Yamamoto, Slippery Rock University associate professor of secondary education/foundations of education, presented separate research last month in Italy and Washington, D.C.Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121219http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121119259John Hicks, Slippery Rock University assistant professor of secondary education/foundations of education, has been appointed president-elect of the Association of Teacher Educators.Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121119http://www.sru.edu/news/121019a259|261Devin Kays, 30, will graduate from Slippery Rock University Dec. 14 to honor his sister, Megan Kays, who passed away in 2013, while his two-month-old daughter, Harriet, awaits a heart transplant.Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/121019b259|320Whether they are gathered together in small groups or sitting alone with their thoughts – and notes, binders, flashcards and laptops – Slippery Rock University students are putting themselves to the test as they prepare for final exams this week.Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/121019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-121019259Judy Silva, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of library, and Barbara "Joie" McIntosh, a 2018 SRU graduate with a bachelor's degree in English, co-authored an article that was recently published in RBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Cultural Heritage.Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-121019http://www.sru.edu/news/120919a293|259Slippery Rock University received its largest alumni gift on record, a $1 million donation that will fund a scholarship for students who demonstrate commitment to community service. Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/120919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120919b259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet Dec. 12-13. Committee meetings will take place Dec. 12 in the Smith Student Center Theater. The quarterly business meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Smith Student Center Theater. All meetings are open to the public.Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/120919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120919259Katrina Quinn, a Slippery Rock University professor of communication, received the 2019 Hazel Dicken-Garcia Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Journalism History.Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120919http://www.sru.edu/news/120619a290|259Senior cadets from Slippery Rock University’s Army ROTC program recently received their branch assignments, including Logan Thrush, who was ranked fourth in the nation on the Army’s Order of Merit List, which is used to determine the cadets’ order of preference.Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/120619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120619259Slippery Rock University's Office of Career Education and Development received a $5,000 contribution from Enterprise Holdings Foundation to support career programming at the University.Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120619http://www.sru.edu/news/120519a259|292Slippery Rock University’s Old Stone House’s annual Christmas Open House, is 3-7 p.m., Dec. 7.Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/120519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120519b290|259|261At 58 inches high, the Tower Garden doesn’t “tower” over the Slippery Rock University students who use the indoor plant growing system. However, as a tool for both classroom learning and professional development, the Tower Garden is helping SRU students reach new heights when it comes to wellness education.Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/120519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120519259Slippery Rock University's intercollegiate ethics bowl team placed seventh out of 18 teams at the 2019 Regional Ethics Bowl at Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120519http://www.sru.edu/news/120419a290|259|295Slippery Rock University's Office for Inclusive Excellence will host its biannual Multicultural Graduation Ceremony at 5 p.m., Dec. 12, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/120419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120419259Slippery Rock University received $20,356 through the Corporation for National and Community Service's September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance grant to fund a Community Service Day program at SRU. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120419http://www.sru.edu/news/120319a290|259Slippery Rock University’s Elf Project is an annual service project that provides holidays gifts for Butler County families in need through a partnership between SRU’s Office of Community-Engaged Learning and the Butler Salvation Army.Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/120319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120319b259|320Slippery Rock University's Martha Gault Art Gallery and the Art Department hosted an opening reception Dec. 2 for a trio of senior project BFA exhibitionsTue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/120319bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120319259Lawrence Firestone, a 1981 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in business administration, was named chief executive office of Eastside Distilling, Inc., the first and only publicly traded craft distillery in the U.S.Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120319http://www.sru.edu/news/120219a259|292After retiring in 2017 following 15 years as a member of the Slippery Rock University faculty, you might think that June Edwards would want to take a breather. You’d be wrong. Instead, she turned her attention to rebuilding a community … a miniature one housed inside a movie studio. Edwards was one of the people who helped take the television show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” from the small screen to the silver screen for the movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.”Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/120219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/120219b259|291Slippery Rock University's online master's degree in history has been ranked among the country’s best online master's in history degree programs by mastersprogramguide.com.Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/120219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-120219259The Slippery Rock University Office of Sustainability received a $25,000 grant from the Scott Electric Foundation to create a workforce development training program that will be used by companies in the food industry to incorporate sustainable practices and compliance.Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-120219http://www.sru.edu/news/112719a259|261Slippery Rock University’s Center for Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing will host its third Cyberspace Event, 12:30-5 p.m., Dec. 3, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112719b259|261Slippery Rock University’ Martha Gault Art Gallery will host a trio of senior capstone exhibitions Dec. 2-12 as part of Art Department’s biannual Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/112719c259Slippery Rock University’s Office for Inclusive Excellence will host the ninth annual "Red Ribbon Monologues" at 5 p.m., Dec. 2 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom to help raise awareness of the continuing dangers of HIV/AIDS.Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112719chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112719259Nitin Sukhija, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of computer science, conducted two presentations and co-chaired a workshop for SC19, the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis, Nov. 17-22, in Denver.Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112719http://www.sru.edu/news/112619a293|259Intelligent.com recognized six degree programs at Slippery Rock University among its 2020 Best Online Degree Programs, a ranking of the top online degree programs in the United States.Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112619259Slippery Rock University staff, students and community partners jointly presented at the Global Service-Learning Summit at Clemson University earlier this month. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112619http://www.sru.edu/news/112519a290|259|288Select dance majors and minors at Slippery Rock University will take the stage to perform original dances at the Dec. 7 Fall Dance Concert in Swope Music Hall. There will be two performances at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112519b259|261Six Slippery Rock University faculty members received Open Educational Resources grants for the 2019 fall semester to support revising their courses to incorporate using free or low-cost course materials.Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112519259Toni Mild and Eric Bieniek, Slippery Rock University assistant professors of special education, have been certified as Youth Mental Health First Aid instructors and have subsequently trained more than 165 SRU education majors to provide mental health response when they become teachers.Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112519http://www.sru.edu/news/112219b259|288Virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers, an original star of "Riverdance," will weave traditional Irish songs, beloved American carols and even a "jigging" Bach into a celebration of Christmas through music and dance at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6, in the University Union. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/112219a290|259A class project for three Slippery Rock University students resulted in an unlikely connection between two groups of disadvantaged people, giving a sense of purpose for older adults confined in a home to care for people who don’t have a home.Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112219c259|320The Slippery Rock University Art Department hosted the 2019 Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition closing reception and awards ceremony Nov. 21 at SRU's Martha Gault Art Gallery.Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112219chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112219259William Killmeyer, a 2016 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in criminology, won "Best Brief" in the Burton D. Wechsler National First Amendment Moot Court Competition.Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112219http://www.sru.edu/news/112119a259|292Pennsylvanians are getting another layer of protection when it comes to avoiding unsolicited phone calls. On Dec. 3, a bill signed by Gov. Tom Wolf back in October will go into effect. The law will place additional restrictions and require more procedures for companies that use telephone marketing and automated solicitation phone calls, known as robocalls.Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112119b289|290|259The Slippery Rock University Student Government Association has announced that it will cover the admission price for any SRU student interested in attending The Rock's upcoming home women's soccer and football NCAA Tournament games.Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112119259Slippery Rock University's Debate Society team competed in the first-ever virtual reality debate competition as part of the Fourth Battle of Winchester Debate Tournament, Nov. 15-16, at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112119http://www.sru.edu/news/112019a259|295More than 525 Slippery Rock University students are eligible to participate in the University's winter commencement ceremony at 11 a.m., Dec. 14, inside Morrow Field House.Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/112019b290|259Traditional sports have long been a big part of college life, but now esports have gripped campuses across the country. At Slippery Rock University, there’s a professor presenting research about esports, administrators monitoring the their growth, at least one recent alumnus working in the industry and, of course, students playing esports — and a lot of them.Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/112019c259|320SRU welcomed political pundits Donna Brazile and Ana Navarro to the Smith Student Center Ballroom, Nov. 19. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/112019chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-112019259Five Slippery Rock University students recently presented their research at the 22nd annual University of Maryland, Baltimore County Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-112019http://www.sru.edu/news/111919a290|259The Slippery Rock University Interprofessional Education Committee hosted an Interdisciplinary Case Presentation, Nov. 13, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom, where students representing 12 academic programs at SRU sat at circular tables and discussed how their respective health care professions can serve “live case study” subjects, in this instance, the Bruno family from Cecil Township.Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111919b290|259Slippery Rock University Theatre will be stepping back in time, to the early ’60s specifically, with its final fall semester production of “Dogfight.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 20-23 and 2 p.m., Nov. 24. All performances are in the University Union Multipurpose Room. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111919259Twelve Slippery Rock University students representing Rock Catholic, a faith-based student organization at SRU, participated in Project Pittsburgh: Cutch Charity Week.Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111919http://www.sru.edu/news/111819a290|259|261Elli Manalang grew up as a “third-culture kid,” a term used to describe a person raised in a culture different from their parents’ native culture, or in a place different from their passport country. Although her passport has several stamps confirming her status as a “third-culture kid,” the first time Manalang’s passport was stamped in the United States, she made her way to visit Slippery Rock University. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111819259Gary Aldrich, a 1983 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in physical education, was recently named an assistant coach for the U.S. men's track and field team for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111819http://www.sru.edu/news/111819b289|259The Slippery Rock University women's soccer team was awarded the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic Region for the upcoming NCAA Division ll playoffs during a live selection show announcement from the national committee Monday evening.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/111719a289|259The Slippery Rock University football team was awarded the No. 1 seed in Super Region One for the upcoming NCAA Division II football playoffs during a live selection show announcement from the national committee Sunday evening.Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111619a259|320Florida-based Mayday Parade marched into Slippery Rock University’s Smith Student Center Ballroom Nov. 15Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111519259Two Slippery Rock University faculty members recently presented financial literacy concepts to students at Slippery Rock Area High School as part of a career day for high school seniors.Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111519http://www.sru.edu/news/111519a294|259Slippery Rock University’s international students will be sharing a piece of their homes with the campus community during a weeklong celebration showcasing their cultures when the 45th Annual International Week kicks off Nov. 17.Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111419a290|259|261A body of research dating back nearly three decades shows that self-esteem issues for children, especially for girls, surface when they are in elementary school. Four Slippery Rock University students are doing something to set local girls in the community on the right path -- and by doing so, are paving a way for their own careers in health professions.Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111419b259|262Slippery Rock University has updated its smoking policy to include vaping. The change comes amidst a growing concern for and commitment to a healthy and safe learning, working and living environment. Vaping includes the use of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, and other forms of aerosol inhaling devices that have become a popular alternative to cigarette smoking.Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111419259The Rocket, the independent student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, was recognized in the Associated Collegiate Press' "Best of Show" competition at the 2019 Fall National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C.Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111419http://www.sru.edu/news/111319a259|261It's common for college students to hear a lecture from a professional in the legal system or tour a correctional facility as part of a criminal justice class. But students at Slippery Rock University are taking that real-world approach a step further: they're meeting with inmates.Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111319259Slippery Rock University received a $20,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to continue RockTEACH, a program created last year and operated by the SRU College of Education. Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111319http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111219259Mary Eberhardinger, a Slippery Rock University instructor of communication, wrote an article about internet memes that was recently published in an academic journal.Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111219http://www.sru.edu/news/111119a259The Slippery Rock University Office of Emergency Management is leading an initiative to expand coverage of emergency call boxes inside all campus buildings by summer 2020. Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/111119c259|320Slippery Rock University kicked off Military Appreciation Week with is annual Veterans Day Celebration. The day began with a Veterans Breakfast in the Smith Student Ballroom hosted by the SRU Veterans Center. Later in the morning, the Office of Alumni Engagement hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Russell Wright Alumni House.Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/111119chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-111119259Kunj Champaneri, a Slippery Rock University sophomore computing major from Sewickley, was selected into the Student Volunteer program for SC19, the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis.Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-111119http://www.sru.edu/news/110819a259|288|292Slippery Rock University will present "Crossing the Political Divide with Donna Brazile and Ana Navarro" at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 19, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110819259Chris Frye, a Slippery Rock University instructor of public health and social work, was elected mayor of New Castle following the Nov. 5 election.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110819http://www.sru.edu/news/110719a293|259|291Slippery Rock University will kick off its Nov. 11-15 week-long Salute to Military celebration three days early thanks to the Pennsylvania National Guard Associations.Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110719b259|320As Slippery Rock University seniors prepare to make their way across the stage at the University’s Winter Commencement Ceremony, their first steps were taken at the SGA Bookstore’s Nov. 7 Graduation Fair.Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110719259Michael Booser, a Slippery Rock University junior cybersecurity major from Butler, recently attended the Three Rivers Information Security Symposium in MonroevilleThu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110719http://www.sru.edu/news/110619a290|259|292To coincide with the 24 Hours of Reality Nov. 20-21 “Truth In Action” global conversation about climate change, SRU will host its own “Global Warming Town Hall” to discuss what climate change means for western Pennsylvania.Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110619c259The Student Nonprofit Alliance at Slippery Rock University will join with more than 30 other campus offices, departments and student clubs and organizations in hosting "IZE on Resiliency Week," Nov. 7-16.Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110619chttp://www.sru.edu/news/110619b290|259Slippery Rock University was represented both on the field and off at last week’s World Series. In the dugout of the champion Washington Nationals was former SRU student-athlete Matt Adams; in the Nationals Team Shop was current SRU student Hunter Malseed, a sophomore sport management major from Harrisburg. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110619259Theodorea Regina Berry, a 1985 Slippery Rock University graduate with a bachelor's degree in communication, was recently named vice provost for teaching and learning and dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida.Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110619http://www.sru.edu/news/110519a294|259Faculty members at state-owned universities will vote Nov. 11-13 on whether or not to ratify a tentative contract agreement that was finalized last week with Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110519b259|292Another successful alumnus is popping by for a visit as part of the Slippery Rock University Alumni Speaker Series. Cathy Burnheimer, the owner of Popped Envy, an online gourmet popcorn business, will speak at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 6, at the Russell Wright Alumni House.Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/110519c259|320Approximately 50 new trees, from a variety of species, were planted along Main Street in Slippery Rock to replace the Cleveland Select pear trees that were affected by fire blight, a contagious pathogen that has rendered the trees’ leaves brown and withered.Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110519chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110519259A team representing Slippery Rock University placed second at the Institute of Internal Auditors and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Fall Case/Presentation Contest.Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110519http://www.sru.edu/news/110419a290|259Fifteen SRU student vocalists competed for the Chad Williamson Memorial Vocal Scholarship at the 27th annual competition Nov. 3 at Swope Music Hall.Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110419259Joseph Harry, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of communication, recently had a research article published in the Semiotic Society of America Yearbook, “Semiotics 2018: Signs of Resilience.” Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110419http://www.sru.edu/news/110119a259|292|262Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s Suicide Prevention Task Force will conduct a public listening session 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 8, at Slippery Rock University’s Smith Student Center Theater. Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/110119b259|320A portion of Harmony Road was closed today, Nov. 1, around 9:15 a.m. to accommodate the arrival and departure of three U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters at Slippery Rock University’s football practice field. Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/110119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-110119259Five Slippery Rock University students recently completed a service project at Reynolds Elementary School in Greenville, helping redesign display boards throughout the school to align with Reynolds' positive behavior intervention program.Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-110119http://www.sru.edu/news/103119a259Many sleep-deprived people will welcome the end of Daylight Saving Time as an opportunity to enjoy an extra hour of sleep. However, before you “fall back” at 2 a.m., Nov. 3, by setting your clocks an hour earlier, remember that your body still needs “time” to adjust to the seemingly small change.Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/103119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/103119b259|320Slippery Rock University and the Slippery Rock Student Government Association sponsored a Preschool Halloween Parade Oct. 31.Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/103119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-103119259Theresa Antonellis, a Slippery Rock University instructor of art, will have her artwork exhibited at the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh's 107th Annual Exhibition, Nov. 9, 2019, to Jan. 26, 2020, at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg.Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-103119http://www.sru.edu/news/103019a259|291Slippery Rock University is one of only 55 universities and colleges around the world honored by Exercise is Medicine with EIM On Campus Gold level designation for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/103019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/103019b290|259|262The Slippery Rock University President’s Commission on Wellness wants members of the campus community to fight off the ghoulish doldrums of the season and get up and move. To make it fun and easy to do so, they are joining forces with two other University organizations to sponsor a Zombie 5K run and a Stress Less Event. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/103019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-103019259Cadets from Slippery Rock University's Army ROTC program placed third out of 46 teams at a recent Ranger Challenge at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. SRU's Frontier Battalion competed among ROTC battalions from nine states in the Northeast that comprise the U.S. Army Cadet Command's 2nd Brigade.Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-103019http://www.sru.edu/news/102919a259|292|295Slippery Rock University will celebrate its annual Military Appreciation Week, Nov. 11-15.Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102919b259|260Six candidates for the position of vice president for University advancement at Slippery Rock University will visit campus beginning Oct. 30.Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102919259Molly Mistretta, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of counseling and development, recently co-authored a book about self-care for educators experiencing compassion fatigue and burnout.Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102919http://www.sru.edu/news/102819a259|261Winter is no time to just chill out for Slippery Rock University students taking classes during SRU’s Winter Session. Approximately 1,800 students are expected to take advantage of nearly 200 classes offered during the Dec. 18, 2019 to Jan. 13, 2020 timeframe.Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102819b259|260|292Five candidates for the position of provost and vice president of academic affairs at Slippery Rock University will visit campus in November. As part of their visits, each candidate will deliver a public presentation and answer questions during an open session. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are invited to the open sessions.Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102819259Allison Peiritsch, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of communication, recently had a paper published in the Journal of Media Ethics. Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102819http://www.sru.edu/news/102519a259|291The Princeton Review has named Slippery Rock University as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the country in its “Guide to Green Colleges: 2019 Edition.”Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102519b259Generation Z is very different from its predecessors in a variety of ways. Participants attending Slippery Rock University’s recent professional development day learned this, and it was exemplified by the work of an SRU student who interned last summer for a software company in Pittsburgh.Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102519259Grascen Shidemantle, a 2018 Slippery Rock University graduate with a bachelor's degree in biology, was awarded the 2019 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship for her work as a doctoral student at Binghamton (N.Y.) University.Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102519http://www.sru.edu/news/102419a259The Annual Graduation Fair, will tack place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 7, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102419b290|259Slippery Rock University students are getting first-hand experience from people who train first responders. SRU’s Homeland and Corporate Security Studies Department has partnered with Pennsylvania Volunteers Inc. to provide SRU students with training, certification and experiences related to emergency response.Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102419259Deborah Walton, a Slippery Rock University junior recreational therapy major from Irwin, received a Highmark Healthcare Scholarship for Rising Juniors.Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102419http://www.sru.edu/news/102319a290|259There’s nothing like learning up close and personal. There’s no question that seeing original paintings by Rembrandt or Van Gogh is an entirely different experience than seeing the works in a textbook or on a computer screen. Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102319b259|292Slippery Rock University’s Stone House Center for Public Humanities, In recognition of National Arts & Humanities Month, will host “Plot Device: Media & Storytelling” at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 29 at Beans on Broad, 141 S. Broad Street, Grove City. Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102319bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102319259Jason Kush, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of music, recently performed at two noteworthy concerts in Pittsburgh and Mexico City.Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102319http://www.sru.edu/news/102219a290|259October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Slippery Rock University is concluding the month by hosting its sixth annual Cybersecurity Fair, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Oct. 31, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/102219b259|320Staff from the Butler Bureau of Elections demonstrated the county’s new paper ballot voting system at Slippery Rock University Oct. 22.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/102219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102219259Roland Rivers, a Slippery Rock University senior communication studies major from Ellenwood, Georgia, was featured in the Oct. 21 issue of Sports Illustrated. Rivers, the quarterback of the nationally ranked SRU football team, was included in the "Faces in the Crowd" section.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102219http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-102119259Employees in Slippery Rock University's Finance Department taught financial literacy classes earlier this month at Freeport Area High School as part of an inaugural community service program organized through the United Way of Butler County.Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-102119http://www.sru.edu/news/101819a259|320Fifteen Slippery Rock University student vocalists will take the Swope Music Hall stage at 6 p.m., Nov. 2 when they compete in the 27th annual Chad Williamson Memorial Vocal Scholarship competition.Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101819259Colleen Cooke, a Slippery Rock University professor of parks, conservation and recreational therapy, has coauthored a book titled "The Fun Encyclopedia For Therapists: Proven Activities for Therapists."Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101819http://www.sru.edu/news/101719b259|295Slippery Rock University football fans will be able to show their appreciation for military personnel and first responders when the school hosts its annual “Salute to Military and First Responders Day.” Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/101719a259|288Slippery Rock University's Dance Department will host its annual Faculty and Guest Artist concert at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Oct. 20 at Butler County Community College's Succop Theatre.Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101719c290|259|262Video games have probably always been a way to “Rock The Weekend” at Slippery Rock University, but now it’s official. The Conference Services Department of the Smith Student Center is hosting an esports tournament, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 18, in the SSC Ballroom.Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101719chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101719259Krista Wolfe, a 1999 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in athletic training, was appointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for 2020 by Gov. Tom Wolf.Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101719http://www.sru.edu/news/101619a290|259Michael Shimmel, a Slippery Rock University senior political science major from Philipsburg, and Janco Swart, an SRU senior political science major from Harrisburg, have been selected to participate in the prestigious The Harrisburg Internship Semester program. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101619b293|259|291Slippery Rock University has been ranked as one of Pennsylvania’s best online colleges for 2020 by SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher.Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101619259Fadoua Loudiy, a Slippery Rock University instructor of communication, won the 2019 Pennsylvania Communication Association's Donald Ecroyd Research and Scholarship Award.Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101619http://www.sru.edu/news/101519a259|292Slippery Rock University will look to encourage more than 1,000 attendees to think beyond common environmental protection practices – such as reusable water bottles – and to become agents for change when it hosts the “Beyond Plastic: Can’t Reuse it? Refuse it!” Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101519b296|259Dan Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, will visit Slippery Rock University Oct. 24 for his third visit since taking office in September 2018. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101519259Pragati Rawat, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of political science, recently had a paper published in the Journal of Environmental Studies and Science, a publication of the Association of Environmental Sciences and Studies that recognizes and evaluates interdisciplinary research, practice and public policies. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101519http://www.sru.edu/news/101519c259|320National Fossil Day is Oct. 16 and Slippery Rock University got a one-day jump on celebrating thanks to a visit from Vincent Santucci, the senior paleontologist for the U.S. National Park Service, and the man who helped establish National Fossil Day 10 years ago. Santucci hosted a NFD presentation in The Quad that featured a chance for attendees to earn a “Junior Paleontologist” badge while examining a collection of fossils he brought to The Rock.Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101519chttp://www.sru.edu/news/101419a259|261National Fossil Day is Oct. 16 and one of the leading scientists who studies fossils — in fact, the man who helped establish National Fossil Day 10 years ago — will be at Slippery Rock University to help celebrate. Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101419b259|288Slippery Rock University Performing Arts and Speaker Series presents The Queen's Six at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 27, in the University Union.Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101419259Leslie Peterson, a Slippery Rock University graduate student majoring in physical therapy from Pittsburgh, qualified for the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships after placing third in the 18-24 age group at a recent qualifying event in Atlantic City, New Jersey.Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101419http://www.sru.edu/news/101219a259|320Slippery Rock University's 2019 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend featured a variety of events to get and keep the SRU faithful fired up despite the chilly temperatures.Sat, 12 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101119a259Here’s a real “treat” for all those Halloween fanatics across campus: Slippery Rock University-themed jack-o’-lantern stencils. Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101119b259|320The weeklong celebration that is SRU’s 2019 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend continued Oct. 10 as Slippery Rock University students took part in Operation: GLOW.Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101119259Yvonne Eaton-Stull, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of public health and social work, presented with two students and her therapy dog, Chevy, at the National Association of Social Workers, Pennsylvania Chapter Annual Conference last month in Pocono Manor.Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101119http://www.sru.edu/news/101019a296|259Nicole Dunlop, a Slippery Rock University junior corporate security major and president of the Slippery Rock Student Government Association from Latrobe, was sworn in Oct. 9 as a member of the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Dunlop is one of three student leaders selected from Pennsylvania’s 14 public universities to represent students on the board. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/101019b259|262As colder temperatures arrive, so too will an abundance colds, coughs and sore throats. With that in mind, organizers of Slippery Rock University’s annual Healthfest hope that campus and community members alike will avail themselves of the free preventative services that will be offered by more than 60 exhibitors. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/101019c290|259|288Slippery Rock University Theatre will bring the spirit of revenge to its season-opening production, “Medea in Methland.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11-12 and 15-17 and 2 p.m. Oct. 13. All performances are in the University Union Multipurpose Room. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/101019chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-101019259Nicole Nichols, a 2008 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in secondary education-Spanish, was named an assistant coach for USA Cheer's U.S. National All Girl Team.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-101019http://www.sru.edu/news/100919a259Apple picking, carving pumpkins and stocking up on miniature candy are among many people’s favorite fall traditions. The staff at Slippery Rock University’s Old Stone House has one of their own that is sure to liven up anyone’s seasonal “spirit” – the annual "Spooky Stories" event. This year it takes place at 6:30 and 8 p.m., Oct. 19. Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/100919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100919259Five Slippery Rock University students and faculty will present at the Fall National College Media Convention, hosted by the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association, Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, in Washington, D.C.Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100919http://www.sru.edu/news/100819a259Urban historians like Aaron Cowan refer to cities that grew at a rapid rate during the Industrial Revolution as “shock cities.” Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/100819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100819b259|320Members of Slippery Rock University's fraternities and sororities took to the streets of downtown Slippery Rock to decorate storefronts along Main Street and various buildings across campus Oct. 8.Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/100819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/100819c259|320Slippery Rock University's student clubs and organizations took to The Quad Oct. 8 with paint, brushes and lots of school spirit to craft SRU-themed homecoming messages on 3' x 4' boards to prep the campus for SRU's 2019 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Oct. 11-13.Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/100819chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100819259Two members of the Phi Kappa Phi chapter at Slippery Rock University received Love of Learning Awards from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100819http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100719259Students and faculty from Slippery Rock University's Homeland and Corporate Security Studies Department recently attended the Global Security Exchange in Chicago. Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100719http://www.sru.edu/news/100419a259|261Few people would confuse Shawn Davis for fictional billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne, but like the DC Comics fictional superhero, the Slippery Rock University assistant professor of parks, conservation and recreational therapy also spends some his time playing the role of a “Batman.”Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/100419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100419b259|320A trio of Slippery Rock University faculty members – Theresa Antonellis, instructor of art and director of the Martha Gault Art Gallery; Ursula Payne, professor of dance and director of SRU’s Frederick Douglass Institute; and Cindy Lacom, professor of interdisciplinary programs and director of the gender studies program – have collaborated on a new art project at the University, “Face Diversity, Foster Inclusion.” Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/100419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100419259Richard Mishock, a 1995 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in business administration, was promoted to principal at HBK CPAs & Consultants, a financial services firm with 16 offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey and Florida.Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100419http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100319259Becky Thomas, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of parks, conservation and recreational therapy, was recently elected to the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators board of directors as PAEE's Southwest Region director. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100319http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100219259Jeff Podobnik, a 1989 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in sport management, was promoted by the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team to vice president of Florida and Dominican Republic operations.Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100219http://www.sru.edu/news/100119a290|259Intersectionality is a term that refers to the discrimination and disadvantages that affect people from overlapping social categories, such as race, class or gender.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/100119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/100119b290|259|292|261Larry Kelly’s late father, Fred, advised him that to achieve success he needed “VISTA” – vision, integrity, selfless, tenacity and ability. Now, as an accomplished lawyer, Kelly will share his career story and his father’s advice with the Slippery Rock University community, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 2, at the Russell Wright Alumni House as part of SRU’s Alumni Speaker Series.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/100119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/100119c259|320Katherine Mickle, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of art, is presenting a mixed media landscape exhibition including photography, drawing and video, entitled “Between A Rock & A Hard Place,” now through Oct. 24 at the Martha Gault Art Gallery.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/100119chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-100119259Abdou Karim Jallow, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of health care administration and information systems, hosted a three-day e-government workshop in The Gambia during the summer.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-100119http://www.sru.edu/news/093019a290|259Nature’s restorative effects on the human brain is not a recent discovery. Many college students have cleared their minds by taking a walk outside before returning indoors to write a term paper or study for an exam. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/093019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-093019259Leah Hepner, a Slippery Rock University freshman public health major from Shamokin Dam, was awarded the Resolute Man Scholarship by the Theta Chi SRU Chapter Alumni Board in honor of military veterans and prisoners of war.Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-093019http://www.sru.edu/news/092719a259|291|295Four outstanding Slippery Rock University graduates will be honored as Distinguished Alumni at the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, 5 p.m., Oct. 11 at the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092719259Jessie Rack, a 2010 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in biology, was selected as an IF/THEN Ambassador by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Lyda Hill Philanthropies.Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092719http://www.sru.edu/news/092719b259|260|295Slippery Rock University's council of trustees and President William Behre officially reopened the Strain Safety Building at a special ceremony at the MSA Construction Lab, Room 113-113A SSB today prior to their quarterly business meeting.Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092619a259|261When student teachers instruct a class as part of their “college-supervised instructional experience,” their professors or other supervisor will visit the host school to observe the instruction and make sure instruction is being delivered effectively.Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092619b259|260Out with the old and in with the new – generationally speaking, of course. All traditional-age college students now come from the same generation, Generation Z, which consists of people born between 1995-2010.Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092619c259|320Slippery Rock University continued its celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 25 with a Hispanic fiesta.Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092619chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092619259Brandy Niccolai-Belfi, a 2004 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in dance, was named chair of the Fine Arts Department at Tarrant County College, a two-year college based in Fort Worth, Texas.Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092619http://www.sru.edu/news/092519a259|260Detecting issues related to mental health can be as tricky as measuring the size of an iceberg — there’s always more beneath the surface.Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092519259Chris Niebauer, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of cognitive science and leadership, recently had his book, "No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism," published by Hierophant Publishing.Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092519http://www.sru.edu/news/092419a259|288Although classes resumed at Slippery Rock University’s Strain Safety Building in February, the recently renovated facility will be officially “reopened” at a special ceremony, 11 a.m., Sept. 27, at the MSA Construction Lab, Room 113-113A SSB. The event is free and open to the public.Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092419b259|261The Slippery Rock University Department of Physics and Engineering is hosting an Engineering Guest Speaker Series 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 15 and Oct. 17, in Vincent Science Center, Room 116. Four engineering professionals will present guest lectures. All the presentations are free and open to the public. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092419259Lucien Holness, a 2010 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in education, successfully defended his dissertation for his doctorate degree in African-American history from the University of Maryland, College Park.Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092419http://www.sru.edu/news/092319a290|259|292“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and children of all ages – marvel at all that you see at the circ ... err, wait … Slippery Rock University Homecoming!”Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092319259Lauren Moran, Slippery Rock University director of student engagement and leadership, was selected for the Leadership Development Initiative XXVII Class, the young professionals track for Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., an independent nonprofit organization that provides civic engagement programs. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092319http://www.sru.edu/news/092319b259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet Sept. 26-27. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092319bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/092119a259|320A lot of people found their feet on Main Street Sept. 21 as downtown Slippery Rock played host to its annual VillageFest.Sat, 21 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092019a259|291Slippery Rock University has earned 51 institutional and program specific badges of distinction, including nine in the top 5 percent nationally, from College Factual, a data-driven college choice resource.Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/092019b259|295|320Slippery Rock University students, staff and faculty gathered this morning to celebrate a milestone in the on-going construction of the University’s Performing Arts Center, and in particular, the placement of the last steel beam at Miller Auditorium.Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/092019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-092019259Boris Brimkov, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of mathematics and statistics, received an American Mathematical Society-Simons Foundation Travel grant to support research collaboration for an early-career mathematician. Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-092019http://www.sru.edu/news/091919a259|261Nearly 15 years ago, Brian Crow started researching hazing among athletes. Since that time, Crow, a Slippery Rock University professor of sport management, has become recognized as an expert in the field. Despite his strong interest in the topic, it wasn’t until Crow met a particular parent of a hazing victim that he became gripped by the severity of the issue.Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091919259Senior Airman Nicholas Yackovich, a 2019 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in criminology and criminal justice, was named the top shooter at the Governor's Twenty marksmanship competition earlier this summer at the Fort Indiantown Gap Warrior Training Grounds.Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091919http://www.sru.edu/news/091819a259|261Slippery Rock University has been selected by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as a participant in the ACFE’s Anti-Fraud Education Partnership. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091819259Dallas Kline, a Slippery Rock University graduate student in student affairs in higher education from Hanover, was selected to participate in the Hesselbein Global Academy earlier this summer. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091819http://www.sru.edu/news/091719a259|320A group of 16 Slippery Rock University students from Barbara Westman's upper-level fiber art class collaborated with art students from Chongqing Technology and Business University in China to design a collection of banners that have been installed on the SRU campus.Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091719b290|259The fan uniform for the evening of Sept. 21 is WHITE. Got that everyone, WHITE? Event organizers are hoping fans will turn out en masse wearing WHITE when Slippery Rock University hosts its annual “White Out” game Sept. 21 at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091719d259|260Enrollment at Slippery Rock University continues to remain firm with 8,806 students attending the University this semester according to the official 15-day-of classes report.Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091719dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091719c259|260Dwindling numbers of high school graduates and declining state appropriations are enough to put a damper on the mood at any college campus, but at Slippery Rock University, President William Behre wants something to be perfectly clear: “SRU is in a strong position and we intend to keep it that way.”Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091719chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091719259Calahan Young, a 2017 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in recreational therapy, has qualified for the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, as a member of the United States men's national goalball team. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091719http://www.sru.edu/news/091619c259In observance of Constitution Day, Sept. 17, Slippery Rock University’s Political Science Department and the College of Liberal Arts is hosting a “We the People” Scavenger Hunt, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include free pizza for all participants and gift cards for winners.Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091619chttp://www.sru.edu/news/091619b259Making your voice heard through the power of your vote, even if you’re far from home, just got easier. An improvement to this year’s process will make it easier for registered voters in Pennsylvania to apply for an absentee ballot for the Nov. 5 general election.Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091619c-x35880259|291Today, in a special announcement to campus via the University Facebook page, Slippery Rock University President William Behre announced that the University was selected for the ninth time as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” by ModernThink, a research and consulting leader in workplace issues. ModernThink has supported a wide variety of “Best Place to Work” initiatives. Through these programs, the firm has gained substantial survey and industry expertise, including specific insight into higher education. Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091619c-x35880http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091619259David Boucher, a 1980 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in allied health, was hired as chief business transformation officer at Brumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091619http://www.sru.edu/news/091319a259|261Without question, social media has revolutionized the way in which people receive, interpret and remark on news and information. With in-the-moment reporting, living in a real-time news cycle is second nature for today’s college students.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091319b290|259|292Here’s something that everyone at Slippery Rock University should get a kick out of. The University Program Board, a student-run organization that schedules concerts and other entertainment offerings on campus, will host Alex Morgan, co-captain of the U.S. women’s national soccer team at 2 p.m., Sept. 22 in Morrow Field House.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091319bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091319259Nicholas Katsiadas, a Slippery Rock University instructor of English, has been elected to the board of the Pennsylvania College English Association, an organization that serves English professionals with a forum to debate and discuss ideas surrounding literature and literacy studies. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091319http://www.sru.edu/news/091219a259|261A classroom assignment at Slippery Rock University often involves a group activity, but there’s only one place on campus where that activity could mean getting group members to walk across a wooden plank before they swing from a rope — by the way, did we mention the plank is suspended 30 feet above the ground? Those are just two examples of what students can experience on SRU’s recently built challenge course.Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091219259Jason Johnson, a 2011 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in health and physical education, is a contestant on today's episode of the television game show "Wheel of Fortune." Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091219http://www.sru.edu/news/091119a259|320Members of the Slippery Rock University community came together this morning in Old Main for a short observance of Patriot Day. At 8:46 a.m. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/091119b293|259|260Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees, at a special meeting Sept. 11, approved naming Strain Safety Building Room 211 the 70E Solutions General Industry Lab.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/091119c293|259Slippery Rock University’s 2019 State Employee Combine Appeal campaign, “We Can Do It,” is underway and will continue through Oct. 25.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091119chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091119259Ten Slippery Rock University students from the Comparative Criminal Justice course traveled to London, England, earlier this summer to study methods and practices of the city's criminal justice system. Students met with police officers, visited a prison, toured Parliament and watched a criminal trial.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091119http://www.sru.edu/news/091019a293|259For the fourth straight year, The Sierra Club, one of the oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organizations in the U.S., has named Slippery Rock University among its top “Cool Schools” in North America.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-091019259Ethan Mooney, a Slippery Rock University junior computing major from Zelienople, has been elected the Northeast Region chief of the Order of the Arrow, the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-091019http://www.sru.edu/news/091019b296|259|320Jeff Smith, chair of the Slippery Rock University council of trustees and president of the Pennsylvania Association Council of Trustees hosted a PACT Western Regional Meeting Sept. 10 at SRU’s Smith Student Center.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/091019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/090919a259|288Hispanic and Latino cultures are regularly celebrated at Slippery Rock University, but a new event this year will extend beyond SRU’s campus and into the local community. SRU is collaborating with North Country Brewing Company and the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to host a Hispanic Fiesta, 5-10 p.m., Sept. 19, at NCBC’s canning facility, 111 Arrowhead Drive in Slippery Rock.Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/090919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090919b293|259Think of the following announcement like your favorite episode of “Friends” – no matter how many times you see it, it never gets old and always brings a smile to your face.Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/090919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090919259Robert Bailey, a Slippery Rock University senior accounting major from Mount Pleasant, completed a 67-day, cross-country bicycle tour this summer, sponsored by The Ability Experience, the national philanthropy of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090919http://www.sru.edu/news/090619a259|261Quick. When you hear the word “librarian,” what’s the first thing you think about? Is it a scowl-faced individual with their index finger placed firmly against their pursed lips calling for your silence?Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/090619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090619b259|291Slippery Rock University has been ranked among the nation’s top 200 “Best Bang for the Buck” colleges in the Northeast by Washington Monthly. Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/090619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090619259Brett Barnett, a Slippery Rock University professor of communication, presented at the National Homeland Security Conference earlier this summer in Phoenix, Arizona.Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090619http://www.sru.edu/news/090519a259|291For the fourth consecutive year, Slippery Rock University is featured among the best national colleges and universities in the 2020 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/090519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090519259Triplet brothers who are Slippery Rock University alumni were named to the Pittsburgh Business Times' 30 Under 30 Class of 2019.Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090519http://www.sru.edu/news/090419a259|261Slippery Rock University's Department of Homeland and Corporate Security Studies will kick off its annual speaker series, featuring three experts from the fields of risk management, insider threats and fraud, Sept. 12.Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/090419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090419259Twelve Slippery Rock University students and alumni were selected to perform at the American College Dance Association's Jacob's Pillow Inside/Out Series, Aug. 22.Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090419http://www.sru.edu/news/090319a259|292Jeff Herwig had to get creative when it came to composing music to support military members afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder. First was writing the three-movement symphonic piece he had in mind, one that portrays the emotional journey soldiers and veterans experience. Second was raising funds to support those same military personnel.Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/090319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/090319b259|288Slippery Rock University’s Performing Arts & Lecture Series kicks off a new season with Disney and The Boys, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 13, in the University Union. Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/090319bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-090319259William Behre, president of Slippery Rock University, is one of 63 participants selected for the Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. XXXVI Class.Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-090319http://www.sru.edu/news/083019a259|260When faculty, staff and students arrived at Slippery Rock University earlier this week for the start of the fall semester, they likely noticed some changes as a result of various summer construction projects. There were approximately 15 major projects, either completed or ongoing, since May.Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/083019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-083019259Betsy Kemeny, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of parks, conservation and recreational therapy, was named president-elect of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, the only national association for recreational therapists.Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-083019http://www.sru.edu/news/082919a290|259It is said that hula, the popular dance developed in Hawaii, expresses all that the dancer sees, hears, smells, tastes, touches and feels. Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082919b259|291Slippery Rock University has been ranked as one of the top 10 best- accredited online colleges in Pennsylvania for 2019-20 by EDsmart.com.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/082919c259|320It’s all fun and games until someone enrolls at SRU. Unless of course fun and games are part of the experience? Luckily, for our students they are!Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082919chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082919259Four Slippery Rock University athletic training majors were awarded scholarships from three athletic training professional associations.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082919http://www.sru.edu/news/082819a290|259|260A firm handshake often concludes the hiring process for employers and job candidates. For students at Slippery Rock University, getting hired will begin with the Handshake, an online platform that connects students with employers.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082819259Sara Tours, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of elementary education and early childhood, facilitated two workshops this summer at the Aditya Birla Education Academy in Mumbai, India.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082819http://www.sru.edu/news/082719a259|291Slippery Rock University has been recognized by MONEY Magazine as one of the nation’s best value universities, making the list of the publication’s “Best Colleges for Your Money.”Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082719b259|261A new program that Slippery Rock University is launching this fall will provide access to education and opportunities for civic engagement through a nationally recognized service model that has been adopted by an exclusive network of institutions.Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082719259Jacob Southwick, a Slippery Rock University sophomore industrial and systems engineering major from Titusville, was awarded the Workplace Hero honor by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082719http://www.sru.edu/news/082619a259As the number of smoke-free college campuses across the country – 2,375 as of July 1 according to the American Nonsmokers Rights Foundation – continues to rise, so to does the alternative to “lighting up”: electronic cigarettes.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082619b290|259If you’re a fan of Slippery Rock University, every day is a good day to show your Rock Pride by wearing green and white. However, Aug. 30 is your opportunity to join more than 195 million college fans nationwide who will be representing their schools in recognition of College Colors Day. Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/082619c259|320The first day of fall classes arrived at Slippery Rock University bringing with it lots of activity across campus and autumn-like temperatures that greeted everyone throughout the morning.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082619chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-082619259Joseph Robare, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of public health and social work, is helping lead an opioid response project that was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-082619http://www.sru.edu/news/082319a290|259|261Slippery Rock University expects to start the fall semester with a freshman class that is similar in size to last year’s, albeit one that reflects an improved academic footprint.Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082319b259|320Slippery Rock University continued to “WOW” students prior to the start of fall classes by hosting a campuswide cookout Aug. 23.Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082319bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/082219a259Among the more than 400 volunteers welcoming first-year students to Slippery Rock University on move-in day, Aug. 22, was SRU President Bill Behre, who stood by the curb outside of Residence Hall A where he greeted families as they arrived and gave directions as to where to unload students and belongings.Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/082019a259|320Students enrolled in Slippery Rock University’s Jump Start program leaped into the new academic year Aug. 19 with the first of five days of programming that helps students acclimate to campus life, both academically and socially. Organized through SRU’s Office for Inclusive Excellence, participants are paired with upperclassmen and faculty mentors for workshops and social activities that provide one-to-one development, academic advisement, study skills strengthening and other support.Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/082019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081919a293|259|292Slippery Rock University’s council of trustees at a special meeting Aug. 16, named four locations within the Strain Safety Building in recognition of donors to the University’s safety management program.Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/081919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081619a259|320The reconstruction of Miller Auditorium, part of Slippery Rock University’s larger Performing Arts Center project, has made great strides during the past two weeks as construction contractors began placing structural steel beams. Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/081619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081519a259It was August 1969 and Alan Levy was a freshly minted high school graduate in Richmond, Virginia. The 17-year-old stuffed a jar of peanut butter and a few other essentials into a laundry bag, told his parents he was “off to visit some friends” and made a more than 400-mile drive to Sullivan County, New York, in the family’s 1966 Ford Mercury.Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/081519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/081419a259|292What was Tracy Grilli thinking as she hastily swam toward the northern coast of France last month about to accomplish the ultimate open water swimming challenge: crossing the English Channel?Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/081419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080919a259|291Slippery Rock University has been named a "Best Regional University-North" for 2019 by CollegeConsensus.com.Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080919b259|320The fourth day of the Slippery Rock University women’s soccer team’s trip to Costa Rica Aug. 8 included four goals.Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/080819a259|320Day three of the Slippery Rock University women’s soccer team’s trip to Costa Rica Aug. 7 included a morning of community service.Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080819b259|291Slippery Rock University has once again been named one of the best colleges in the Northeastern region by The Princeton Review. Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/080719a259|320The Slippery Rock University women’s soccer team continued it's Costa Rican trip Aug. 6 with a community service project in the city of San Jose,Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080719b259|291Slippery Rock University has been named a “Best Value College” for 2019 by Kiplinger’s, a Washington, D.C.-based publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice.Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/080619a290|259Pronoun usage can be tricky, especially when a person’s gender is unknown or a hypothetical person is referenced, like in a job description. Should “he” be used as a generic pronoun or should the author use “he/she”?Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080619b259|320The Slippery Rock University women’s soccer team departed Pennsylvania for Costa Rica Aug. 5 to take part in a nine-day community service project and tour of the Central American country.Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/080519a259A new online tool now available on the Slippery Rock University website, www.sru.edu, can provide a more accurate assessment of how much students and families can expect to pay for one year of their SRU education.Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080219a293|259Slippery Rock University’s online RN to BSN program has been ranked as the best program in Pennsylvania by registerednursing.org, a nursing advocacy organization “dedicated to providing resources and support to future and budding nurses.”Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/080219b259Campfire Day is observed on the first Saturday in August each year and those celebrating the occasion Aug. 3 will no doubt enjoy the flickering flames well into the night. In preparation for the big night tomorrow, gather ’round, everyone, as two Slippery Rock University professors spark a conversation about the benefits of campfires.Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/080119a259|320Scandinavian countries such as Norway, Sweden and Denmark are known for their progressive human development policies, which is why a faculty-led group of students from Slippery Rock University visited Bergen and Tromso, Norway, May 14-27, to discover for themselves what these countries are doing differently for their citizens.Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/080119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/073119a259|261The early bird may catch the worm, but when Brian Merritt was a student researcher at Slippery Rock University he woke up early to do more than just catch worms: he cut their heads off and over time watched their heads grow bodies and their bodies grow heads.Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/073119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072919a290|259Cory Haser has a history of adding new dimensions to his experience working with computers, having previously developed software that uses three-dimensional models. He is getting an opportunity this summer to push his 3D modeling skills to whole new level.Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/072919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072619a294|259If his career as a Slippery Rock University English instructor doesn’t pan out, Patrick McGinty may want to consider becoming an investigator.Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/072619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072519a259|292After graduating from Slippery Rock University in 2000 with a degree in dance, Heather Gerlach had every intention of being a dance instructor. But along the way, while teaching several types of dance at various studios, Gerlach found her calling. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/072519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072419a290|259|288A group of Slippery Rock University students visiting Cartagena, Colombia was so excited to be there they were literally dancing in the streets. Granted, that sort of thing could be expected since they were members of SRU’s Afro-Colombia Dance EnsembleWed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/072419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072319a259|260Slippery Rock University is hosting professional development training for University staff, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., July 30, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/072319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/072219a259|292Patti Bicehouse, a 1992 Slippery Rock University graduate and proprietor of Our Angels Attic, routinely tells customers and visitors to the shop, “Angel blessings to you.” Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/072219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071919a259|262As people around the world celebrate tomorrow’s 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, most are still amazed at what is considered to be one of the greatest technological advances in human history. Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/071919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071819a259|291Slippery Rock University, the proud recipient of Field of Study badges in education and nursing from Colleges of Distinction, has been awarded a badge for its accomplishments in student career development. Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/071819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071819b259|320Dozens of children, ages 5 to 18, with blindness or other visual impairments, are taking part in the ENVISION Blind Sports Summer Camp, July 14-19, at Slippery Rock University.Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/071819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/071719a290|259|291Three Slippery Rock University alumni were named to The Incline’s “Who’s Next 2019: Education,” a list of the top young leaders in the field of education from the Pittsburgh area. Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/071719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071619a259|320A crew from Fred Rogers Productions was at Slippery Rock University July 16 to film a segment on kite flying for an upcoming episode of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.”Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/071619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071519a259|260Actors portray fictional characters in theater productions, but for a Slippery Rock University student attempting to develop a theater camp for high school students, her role is anything but pretend. Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/071519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071219a259|291Slippery Rock University’s nursing program has received a 2019-20 Colleges of Distinction Field of Study badge. The badge brings SRU's total on the year to three following awards to the business and education programs earlier this summer.Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/071219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071119a290|259|262To the unknowing observer, the rock wall shouldering the Trans-Canada Highway, where the road sidles the banks of Kama Bay near Nipigon, Ontario, is just that, a rock wall. But for a faculty-student research team at Slippery Rock University, the site demands a much closer look.Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/071119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071119b296|259Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education board of governors voted July 10 to freeze tuition for just the second time in the organization’s 36-year history.Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/071119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/071019a290|259Leave it to a Slippery Rock University student to use a metaphor about smoothing rocks to describe the daily grind of a summer research project. Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/071019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/071019b290|259|291A total of 204 Slippery Rock University student-athletes have been recognized as Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athletes for maintaining a 3.25 or greater GPA during the 2018-19 academic year.Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/071019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/070919a290|259|292The two bags that each Slippery Rock University student are allowed for their service-learning trip to Peru are symbolic in that their mission is two-fold. On one hand, the trip will provide excellent field experience; while on the other hand, the donated physical therapy equipment they will take with them will help support people in need.Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/070919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070819a294|259|260As soon as they saw it traversing the courtyard outside the Smith Student Center at Slippery Rock University, passersby started asking Dallas Cott questions: “What is that?,” “What’s it doing?,” “Is that what I think it is?” and “Is that a … mower?” Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/070819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070819b259When Dr. Phil mentioned in an interview most people don’t want to brag that their child goes to SRU, a national firestorm erupted on social media showing him just how wrong he was. Dr. Phil to his credit apologized and noted that he didn’t think SRU really existed. Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/070819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/070319a259|291For the third consecutive year, Slippery Rock University’s College of Business has earned a Field of Study badge for professional programming from the Colleges of Distinction. Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/070319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070219a259|291Slippery Rock University’s online doctoral degree in special education has been ranked one of the best 25 programs in the country for 2019 by CollegeValuesOnline.com.Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/070219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070219b259Two Slippery Rock University professionals will be part of a panel discussion about equal access to education, 6 p.m., July 9, at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Pittsburgh. Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/070219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/070119a259Pennsylvania residents’ access to fireworks went from boom to KABOOM when the commonwealth updated its fireworks laws two years ago, but that doesn’t mean residents should be less mindful when celebrating Independence Day, July 4. In fact, the opposite is true.Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/070119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/070119b259|292Nancy Lutz might be tempted to spike her conducting baton like a football after retiring as the artistic director of Three Rivers Ringers, the Pittsburgh community handbell ensemble that she founded nine years ago. Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/070119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/070119c259|320Slippery Rock University’s Music Department hosted a Jazz Academy, June 24-29, providing “a rich and entertaining jazz experience for a variety of ages and abilities.”Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/070119chttp://www.sru.edu/news/062819a259Slippery Rock University has earned a 2019-20 Field of Study badge for professional programming in education from the Colleges of Distinction. This is the third straight year that SRU's education programs have been recognized by COD.Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062719a259When you sing “Happy Birthday to You” to celebrate someone on their special day, you have Mildred Hill to thank. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062719b259|260The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has approved Slippery Rock University’s self-study design, which is one of the steps SRU must achieve for its reaffirmation of accreditation from the MSCHE. The two-and-a-half-year process began last fall.Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/062619a259|320Three of the 12 Slippery Rock University students who attended a disability sports conference in Scotland last month missed their commencement ceremony at SRU.Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062619b259|320For the ninth consecutive summer, Slippery Rock University hosted Camp ROCK, a program for youth on the autism spectrum.Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/062519a259|291Slippery Rock University has been ranked by as one of the top 10 best online colleges in Pennsylvania for 2019-20 by OnlineColleges.com.Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062519b290|259There are many events at Slippery Rock University that bring out the best in the campus community but none are quite like the University’s annual Week of Welcome.Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/062419a290|259|261If anyone from Slippery Rock University has the worldview to conduct research into teaching global citizenship, it’s Jacqueline Routhier. Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062419b289|259|320The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the first session of a two-day, non-contact football camp at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium for boys and girls ages 6-14, June 24.Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/062119a294|290|259Whether it’s on a beach or in your own backyard, the “lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer” are a great time to engage in leisure reading. Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062019a259|261Dance, one could say, is one of the most expressive forms of unspoken communication. Its power to overcome language barriers was a lesson learned by a group of Slippery Rock University students during a 10-day faculty-led, study-abroad program to Italy.Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/062019b259|292|261Lindsey Matthews just completed her junior year at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh and she already has her sights set on becoming a teacher.Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/062019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/061919a290|259|261A faculty-student research team at Slippery Rock University is seeking a better way to soak up the sun this summer.Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061919b259|288|292Pittsburgh will be one of more than 700 cities worldwide that will be filled with the sounds of music June 21 in celebration of International Make Music Day.Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/061819a289|290|259According to a U.S. presidential proclamation, a U.S. Senate resolution and a proclamation from the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office, June is National Great Outdoors Month.Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061819b289|259|291Slippery Rock University’s Athletic Communication Office captured 18 awards in the 2018-19 CoSIDA Publication and Digital Design Contest, bringing its total number of national awards for the past academic year to 32 in the areas of publications, design and writing.Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/061719a259|292Mother knows best, as the saying goes, but that doesn’t mean she can’t learn a thing or two by following in her daughter’s footsteps.Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061419a259|291|261With the NBA Finals having concluded less than 24 hours ago, it’s only appropriate for Slippery Rock University to admire its own “slam dunk” today as the University has been named a 2019-20 national “College of Distinction” and a Pennsylvania “College of Distinction” by collegesfdistinction.com for the sixth straight year.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061419b259|320Dozens of youth athletes arrived at Slippery Rock University to participate in The Rock’s track and field and pole vault camps, June 13-15.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/061319a259|291|261Slippery Rock University's online master’s degree in elementary education K-12 reading program has been ranked as one of the 30 best in the country by TheBestSchools.org.Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061319b259|291Slippery Rock University has been ranked as one of the 50 best schools in the country for education majors Study.com. Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061319bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/061119a290|259|261Just how eager is Jenell Gerow to conduct research at Slippery Rock University? She offered to help a recently hired faculty member on a project before the professor even arrived at SRU.Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061119b290|259|292Before Sharon Mburu arrived at Slippery Rock University, she never gave bicycles much thought beyond their being a convenient and inexpensive mode of transportation.Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/061119c289|294|259John Papa, Slippery Rock University head track and field coach, was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Women's Outdoor Track and Field Coach of the Year in an announcement from the league office.Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061119chttp://www.sru.edu/news/061019a259|292Just as learning doesn’t stop when someone graduates, those who are passionate about sharing knowledge never stop teaching. Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/061019b259|320Construction, in various stages, continues at Miller Auditorium and East and West gyms as Slippery Rock University's Performing Arts Center project progresses.Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/061019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/060719a259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees today at their quarterly business meeting honored three individuals; said goodbye to the University’s provost; and passed a resolution recommending the Gail Rose Lodge be demolished.Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/060719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060619a259|292During her time as a Slippery Rock University student, Suzi Bloom found that faculty often floated the idea that keeping environmental education tied to local communities would have a greater impact on their residents.Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/060619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060619b259|292Slippery Rock University will host its 2nd Annual Alumni Weekend, June 21-23. Last year’s inaugural event attracted more than 225 alumni to campus for an opportunity to visit favorite hangouts, learn about campus improvements and reconnect with former classmates, faculty and staff. Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/060619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/060519a296|259|260Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has appointed Dylan Colcombe, a Slippery Rock University senior from North Huntingdon, to a seat on the SRU council of trustees.Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/060519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060519b259|288Slippery Rock University’s Performing Arts Series is growing in new directions. Beginning with the 2019-20 season, the series will include nationally known speakers presenting featured lectures as part of its offerings. Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/060519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/060419a259|261One hundred years ago today, June 4, 1919, the U.S. Congress passed the 19th Amendment, prohibiting states and the federal government from denying women suffrage, or the right to vote. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/060419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/060319a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet June 6-7 in the Smith Student Center Theatre. All meetings are open to the public.Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/060319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/053019a259|260|292Slippery Rock University and the Alliance for Nonprofit Resources will host a Nonprofit Leadership Boot Camp from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 7 in the Advanced Technology and Science Hall.Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/053019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052919a259|260|261Slippery Rock University’s College of Health, Environment and Science is undergoing reorganization and renaming in order to accommodate program growth and more accurately reflect its mission.Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/052919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052919b259|320The Slippery Rock Student Government Association Child Care Center hosted its 2019 Preschool Graduation May 29. Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/052919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/052419a259|261Memorial Day is observed in the United States, May 27, this year. Although the meaning and even the name of the national holiday has diverged and expanded from what its organizers intended, the original purpose is not forgotten, according to Alan Levy, Slippery Rock University professor of history.Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/052419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052319a290|259The Balcony Big Band – or at least its heart, its music charts – was literally on its way to the landfill when it was serendipitously saved in one of those “you can’t make this stuff up” stories. Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/052319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052219a259|262|261An experimental test that occurred 100 years ago changed the way scientists look at the forces of nature. Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/052219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052119a293|259|292The Slippery Rock University Media Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for its 2019 class. Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/052119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/052019a294|293|259It’s been almost four years since the Slippery Rock University community said goodbye to Wilma Cavill. Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/052019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051719a259|292When Cathy Burnheimer dropped off popcorn for a fundraising event hosted by the Butler County Alliance for Children last year, she walked away deeply saddened but committed to doing more. Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/051719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051619a289|259|292|320Slippery Rock University hosted the 2019 Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League Individual Championship Meet May 16 at the William Lennox Track at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/051619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051519a259|260Slippery Rock University’s spring semester may have concluded last week but construction projects on campus are in full swing and will continue throughout the summer.Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/051519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051419a290|259Slippery Rock University’s Graduate School of Physical Therapy will be well-represented on the American Physical Therapy Association’s PTNow website, PTNow.org, in the coming months. Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/051419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051419b290|259Good things come in threes, as the adage goes, and that’s certainly the case for Austin Shirk, a Slippery Rock University junior biology major from Elizabethtown.Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/051419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/051319a290|259Like many college seniors, Shakelah Harrigan experienced the stress of final exams and the relief of graduating, all in one week. But none of the more than 1,700 graduates at Slippery Rock University’s three commencement ceremonies May 10-11 had been through multiple schools and the eye of a hurricane to earn a degree.Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/051319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051119a259|320A two-day celebration known as Slippery Rock University’s 2019 Spring Commencement saw the conferring of more 1,300 baccalaureate and more than 300 master’s degrees May 10-11 at Morrow Field House.Sat, 11 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/051119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051019a259|320Slippery Rock University's Office for Inclusive Excellence hosted its annual Spring Multicultural Graduation Celebration, May 9, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/051019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/051019b259|320Slippery Rock University conferred more than 300 master's degrees and hooded nearly 60 doctoral candidates at its May 10 graduate student commencement ceremony at Morrow Field House.Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/051019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-051019-x34830259Nicole Stout, a 1994 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in community health, was one of two individuals awarded the John H.P. Maley Lecture by the American Physical Therapy Association.Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-051019-x34830http://www.sru.edu/news/050919a290|259Students who are moving out of residence halls at Slippery Rock University have a lot of “stuff” from their rooms that they will no longer use or don’t want or need to transport home. Everything from rugs and lamps to cleaning and school supplies make their way into University dumpsters.Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050919b259|320While commencement ceremonies at Slippery Rock University don’t take place until May 10-11 at Morrow Field House, a number of seniors have already been spotted around campus in their caps and gowns as they commemorate the upcoming occasion in pictures.Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050919259A faculty-student research team from Slippery Rock University recently conducted a workshop at the Pennsylvania Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services' Annual Conference in State College.Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050919http://www.sru.edu/news/050819a290|259Eight Slippery Rock University groups will travel internationally as part of SRU faculty and staff led summer study abroad programs. While most of the programs will head to countries often visited by the University, such as Italy, Japan and Norway, a new program focused on leadership will take students to a country that no SRU student group has visited in recent memory.Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050819b259Slippery Rock University has been named one of the safest colleges in the United States by the National Council for Home Safety and Security.Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/050819c259|320Slippery Rock University's Office of Global Engagement hosted a Global Graduation Ceremony May 7 to recognize graduates who are international students, international exchange students and American students who studied abroad in long-term, credit-bearing programs. Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050819chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050819259Ryan Polaski, a Slippery Rock University junior dual major in political science and economics from Edinboro, presented a research paper at the All Politics Is Local Conference at Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio.Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050819http://www.sru.edu/news/050719a259|292Maraina Miles has a name befitting of a geology researcher. She studies moraines, which are rock formations deposited by glaciers and a near homophone of her first name.Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050719b259|291Slippery Rock University’s online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been ranked as one of the 20 most affordable programs in the country by OnlineSchoolsCenter.com.Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/050719c259|320What would final exam week at Slippery Rock University be without the traditional "Moonlight Breakfast" to kick it off? Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050719chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050719259|291Two Slippery Rock University chemistry majors received the Outstanding Poster Presentation award for "Synthesis of Unnatural Amino Acids and Impacts on Peptide Folded Structures" at the 33rd Annual American Chemical Society Student Member Symposium at Duquesne University.Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050719http://www.sru.edu/news/050619a259|261When Andrew Young walks across the stage at Slippery Rock University’s commencement ceremony, the 28-year-old senior from Beaver Falls will complete a journey that was fraught with obstacles that were invisible to others but difficult to overcome. Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050619b290|259For individuals on the autism spectrum, or with sensory or special needs sensitivities, attending a live theatre production can be daunting.Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/050619c259|320For nearly 50 Slippery Rock University graduate students in SRU’s physician assistant program, May 3 marked a major milestone in their educational and healthcare careers as they received their white coats in a special ceremony in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050619chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050619259Vaughn Bicehouse, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of special education, and Lauren Sims, a senior transition programming student from Cheswick, were presented Breaking Barriers Awards by SRU's President's Commission on Disability Issues.Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050619http://www.sru.edu/news/050319a259|260Boozel Dining Hall, Slippery Rock University’s primary dining facility, will close for renovations at 6 p.m., May 10. It is tentatively scheduled to reopen Aug. 12. During the closure, summer food operations will shift to Weisenfluh. Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050319259|288Slippery Rock University students and faculty were selected to serve prominent roles in the National Flute Association's annual convention, Aug. 1-4, in Salt Lake City, Utah.Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050319http://www.sru.edu/news/050219a259|295Slippery Rock University's Office for Inclusive Excellence will host its annual Spring Multicultural Graduation Celebration, 5 p.m., May 9, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050219259Becky Thomas, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of parks, conservation and recreational therapy, recently co-authored a paper that was published for open access in Conservation Science and Practice, a journal of the Society for Conservation Biology.Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050219http://www.sru.edu/news/050119a290|259There will be plenty of cheers for Slippery Rock University in Pittsburgh, May 5, when a group representing SRU takes to the streets as part of more than 40,000 runners in the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh MarathonWed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/050119b259|295Slippery Rock University’s Office of Global Engagement will host its biannual Global Graduation Ceremony, 6-8 p.m., May 7, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/050119c259|320Slippery Rock University's Martha Gault Art Gallery hosted an opening reception April 29 for the exhibits "Seeing Faces in Empty Spaces," by Amanda Lyon, a senior from Ambridge and "Unapologetically Loud," by Chelsey Werner, a senior from Slippery Rock.Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/050119chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-050119259|291The Rocket, the independent, student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, won several awards in the 2019 Society for Collegiate Journalists National Contest. Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-050119http://www.sru.edu/news/043019a294|259When Istvan Kovacs was 11 years old he watched the Hungarian national table tennis team upset perennial powerhouse China in the world championships. His appreciation of the sport only grew when his father set up a table for him and friends to learn from the players they watched on television. Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/043019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-043019259|292Brett Barnett, a Slippery Rock University professor of communication, recently had an essay published in a special edition of Journal of Hate Studies, the only peer-reviewed academic journal exclusively devoted to the study of what hate is, where it comes from and how to combat it.Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-043019http://www.sru.edu/news/042919a259|295Slippery Rock University will confer more than 1,700 degrees during a trio of commencement ceremonies May 10-11 at Morrow Field House.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042919b259|320Slippery Rock University hosted its annual Children's Earth Day Celebration in conjunction with EarthFest, April 27, at the Macoskey Center for Sustainability Systems Education and Research.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042919259|291Four Slippery Rock University students won second place for their poster presentation at the Sigma Xi Regional Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference in Erie. Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042919http://www.sru.edu/news/042619b259|292|262Slippery Rock University’s Center for Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing will host its second Cyberspace Event, 12:30-2:30 p.m., April 30, at the Advanced Technology and Science Hall, Room 142.Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042619a259|295Cadets from Slippery Rock University’s Army ROTC program were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the SRU ROTC Award Ceremony, April 25, at the Slippery Rock Township Municipal Building. The event was sponsored by the Slippery Rock Veterans of Foreign Wars Lacey Christley Post 6231.Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042619259|291Colleen Cooke, a Slippery Rock University professor of parks, conservation and recreational therapy, recently received The Red Nose Award from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor at the AATH's annual conference in Chicago.Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042619http://www.sru.edu/news/042519c290|259|291The stars may shine big and bright deep in the heart of Texas but Slippery Rock University gave the Lone Star state a run for its money April 24 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom when it recognized outstanding students and groups at the 2018-19 “Rising Star Ceremony.”Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042519chttp://www.sru.edu/news/042519b259|261If you were stranded on a desert island and had one book to read, which text would you select? For many, the answer, as well the literary trope that the hypothetical situation is derived from, is “Robinson Crusoe.”Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042519a290|259Slippery Rock University Theatre will be navigating through the hardships of drug addiction and the foster care system in the story of “Luna Gale” with performances at 7:30 p.m., April 26-27 and April 30-May 2.Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042519259|288Two Slippery Rock University students recently exhibited artwork and presented an interdisciplinary research project at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research at Kennesaw State University.Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042519http://www.sru.edu/news/042419a259|320Slippery Rock University’s Martha Gault Art Gallery hosted an opening reception April 22 for the exhibits “Finding Balance,” by Myah Merhaut, a senior from Gibsonia and “Fragments,” by Erikka Spaid, a senior from Coalport.Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/042419b259|261When the inventors of a new physical therapy device wondered how best to launch their product, rather than struggle alone, they enlisted the expertise of two people with ties to Slippery Rock University.Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042419c290|259|295The moment when cadets from Slippery Rock University’s Army ROTC program officially become commissioned officers is powerful and life-changing. Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042419chttp://www.sru.edu/news/042419d259|320Slippery Rock University students from Barbara Westman’s printmaking class used manhole covers from around campus to design prints for t-shirts as part of a class project April 24.Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042419dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042419259|291Twelve Slippery Rock University students recently presented research at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists meeting at Edinboro University, including three students who won first-place awards. Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042419http://www.sru.edu/news/042319a290|293|259Although Marjorie Stephenson a former professor and librarian no longer works at Slippery Rock University, her influence is still felt today through a scholarship awarded in her honor.Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042319259|288Richard Wukich, a retired Slippery Rock University professor of art and former University trustee, was recently honored by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts with the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award.Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042319http://www.sru.edu/news/042319b259|320Slippery Rock University hosted a "Carnival on the Quad" April 23 as part of SRU's month-long Earth Days program.Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042319bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/042219a290|259|262As a computer science professor at Slippery Rock University, Deborah Whitfield speaks in the 1s and 0s of binary code, but when it comes to exercising, her body only computes a zero. That all changed in 2016 when she signed up for the Rock Personal Training Program, a service at SRU where exercise science students in the Senior Synthesis course provide one-to-one fitness instruction to students, University employees and community members.Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/042219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-042219294|259Jennifer Nightingale, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of business, has coauthored two textbooks, "Your Office: Microsoft Office 365, Excel 2019 Comprehensive" and "Your Office: Microsoft Office 365, Access 2019 Comprehensive."Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-042219http://www.sru.edu/news/041919a259|320Slippery Rock University’s "Celebration of Achievement," an award ceremony recognizing student involvement and achievement in academics, extracurricular activities and community engagement, happened April 18 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041919259|288Twenty-three Slippery Rock University students recently participated in the Martha Graham Dance Company's University Partnerships Showcase at the Joyce Theater in New York City. Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041919http://www.sru.edu/news/041819a259|261People often compare an undesirable and lengthy waiting period to having served a prison sentence. But a group of Slippery Rock University students are bucking that trend and savoring the fact they are “serving time” as part of an experimental class with incarcerated classmates.Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041819259|262Nico Russo, a Slippery Rock University senior environmental geoscience major from Sarver, was selected to present his research at the annual Student Night co-sponsored by the Pittsburgh Geological Society; the American Society of Civil Engineers, Geotechnical Division; and the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists, April 17, in Carnegie.Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041819http://www.sru.edu/news/041719a259|262“Pomp and Circumstance” won’t be the only song heard at Slippery Rock University next month. But unlike the commencement ceremony march that is played annually, this one, by a particular species of insects, will be heard for the first time in 17 years.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041719b290|259The Slippery Rock University Biology Department presented more than $28,000 to its majors at their annual Natural Sciences and Mathematics Banquet, April 15.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041719c259The Slippery Rock University Alumni Association will honor four recent graduates at its Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet at 5 p.m., April 27 at the Russell Wright Alumni House. The association will also honor a number of students with awards and scholarships.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041719chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041719259|291Eight Slippery Rock University students presented two workshops at the Conference on Student Government Associations in Houston, Texas. The students, all senators from the Slippery Rock Student Government Association, presented "Facing Food Insecurity on Your Campus" and "Serving Students During a Presidential Search."Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041719http://www.sru.edu/news/041619a259|288After four years of seemingly endless rehearsals and performances – not to mention sweat and probably a few tears – 14 seniors from Slippery Rock University’s Department of Dance will take the stage one final time as a group for their senior BFA dance concert, “Full Circle,” at 4 p.m., April 27 at Swope Music Hall.Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041619259|288Jason Kush, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of music, has accepted an invitation to be a guest saxophone teacher at Universidad de Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia, July 2-11.Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041619http://www.sru.edu/news/041519a259|295Slippery Rock University will continue it monthlong Celebration of Excellence with an April 18 “Celebration of Achievement,” an award ceremony recognizing student involvement and achievement in academics, extracurricular activities and community engagement at 5 p.m. in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041519b259|320Slippery Rock University's Student Government Association hosted an Empty Bowls dinner April 12 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041519c259|292Since Earth is an all-ages planet, it’s only fitting that Slippery Rock University’s Earth Day Celebration provides activities, arts, food, entertainment and lessons on sustainability for young and old alike.Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041519chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041519259|291Two Slippery Rock University students recently presented papers at the XV Undergraduate Research Colloquium, a conference organized by the Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh.Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041519http://www.sru.edu/news/041419a259|260Slippery Rock University President William Behre today announced a restructuring of his leadership cabinet. Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041219a290|259Nicole Dunlop, a Slippery Rock University sophomore homeland security major from Latrobe, was elected president of the Slippery Rock Student Government Association April 11. Dunlop served as the SGA's vice president of internal affairs for 2018-19 academic year. Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041219b294|259Patti Doyle doesn’t offer many words to describe her dedicated service to Slippery Rock University or the fact it often goes beyond expectations. Then again, she doesn’t have to – she lets her work speak for itself.Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041219c294|259Joanne Leight knows how important it is for faculty to serve as one-on-one mentors for students and how that relationship impacts their role as academic advisers. As a Slippery Rock University professor of physical and health education and department chair, Leight guides anywhere from 20-40 students each academic year through the advising process.Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041219chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041219294|259Stephen Larson, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of business, recently became a Certified Information Systems Security Professional after he completed a course and passed an exam developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium. Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041219http://www.sru.edu/news/041119a259|288For the last 17 years, the Slippery Rock University Jazz Festival has brought some of the world’s most acclaimed jazz musicians to campus. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041119259|291Two teams from Slippery Rock University placed first and second in the Drone Wars Competition, an event hosted by Bloomsburg University and sponsored by the U.S. Army where participants operated an unmanned aircraft system through an obstacle course in the shortest amount of time.Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041119http://www.sru.edu/news/041019a259|291Slippery Rock University’s sport management degree program has been ranked as one of the top 25 best in the country by bachelorsdegreecenter.org, Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/041019b294|259Becky Thomas knows that just sharing subject matter with her students alone does not make her an effective teacher.Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/041019c290|259Giving back to the community is in the DNA of almost every Slippery Rock University student. Be it through a service-learning opportunity or via philanthropy with a student club or organization, there is no shortage of active involvement on campus or in the community.Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/041019chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-041019259|260|291Baek-Kyoo Joo, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of business, received the Cutting Edge Research Award at the Academy of Human Resource Development's International Research Conference in the Americas in Louisville, Kentucky.Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-041019http://www.sru.edu/news/040919a259|291Slippery Rock University has been recognized as having one of the country's best dance programs for 2019-2020 by DanceUS.org. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040919b294|259Brett Barnett is proof that one cannot be timid when approaching scholarly or creative work, especially when that work examines societal problems and grim realities. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040919d259|320As a variety of Slippery Rock University seniors and graduate students prepare for the upcoming May 10-11 commencement ceremonies, many stopped by the SGA Bookstore's "Graduation Celebration" April 9 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040919dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040919259|291An group of 15 Slippery Rock University students were recently inducted as the inaugural class of the Order of the Sword and Shield, a national honor society for homeland security, intelligence, emergency management and protective security studies disciplines.Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040919http://www.sru.edu/news/040819a259|292For many reasons, the film “Faces Places” epitomizes the spirit of Slippery Rock University’s Kaleidoscope Arts Festival.Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040819b290|259|292Author Marcus Garvey once wrote, “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” In an effort to keep faculty, staff and students “rooted” to the institution’s rich stories, Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040819c296|259|260A team of 10 Slippery Rock University students will join nearly 150 students and administrators from the 14 universities that comprise Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education to visit the state Capitol April 9-10. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040819chttp://www.sru.edu/news/040819d259Commencement is right around the corner, but before students can make that turn they’ll need to attend the SGA Bookstore’s Graduation Fair, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 9, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040819dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040819294|259|261Vaughn Bicehouse and Toni Mild, Slippery Rock University assistant professors of special education, co-authored an article that will be published in the American Association for Employment in Education's "2020 Job Search Handbook for Educators." Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040819http://www.sru.edu/news/040519a290|259|292Slippery Rock University’s Student Government Association will host an Empty Bowls dinner, 4-8 p.m., April 12, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040519b259|292|320The Student Nonprofit Alliance at Slippery Rock University hosted the "So, You Want to Change the World?” program, April 5, at the Smith Student Center.Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040519c290|259|262A recent emphasis to promote a healthy lifestyle is the practice of mindfulness, which is being aware of your body, mind and feelings in the present moment to create a sense of calm.Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040519chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040519259|291A group of Slippery Rock University students were recognized by the American Marketing Association for their submission in a national marketing competition.Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040519http://www.sru.edu/news/040419b259|292|262During his lifetime of experiences as an environmental advocate, including a decade as president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, Larry Schweiger has closely followed the effects of climate change.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040419a259|291Slippery Rock University master’s degree in education has been ranked as one of the top 50 online programs in the country by TheBestSchools.org. Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040419c296|259|260The board of governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education today approved a new tuition policy giving the 14 state-owned universities more flexibility in the way tuition is set each year.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040419chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040419259|291Logan Thrush, a Slippery Rock University senior homeland security major from Brookville, was awarded the Master Sgt. Kenneth C. Gillin ROTC Scholarship from the Special Forces Association, Chapter 67, a non-profit fraternal organization of current and retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers based in Johnstown.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040419http://www.sru.edu/news/040319a290|259Throughout the academic year, hundreds of students filter through Slippery Rock University’s Office of Career Education and Development looking for help in answering the age-old question: “What am I going to do after graduation?” For Angella Dipasquale, a sophomore dual fine arts and English writing major from Valencia, the answer is simple: keep on doing what she’s doing.Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040319b290|259|261Nearly 100 research projects, art exhibits and live performances will be presented at Slippery Rock University’s annual Symposium for Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Achievement, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 18 in the Smith Student Center. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040319bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040319c259|260|288Since Lalanda Stromp joined Slippery Rock University in 1974, two things have remained consistent: SRU's culture of caring and its commitment to its students.Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040319chttp://www.sru.edu/news/040319d259|288|320An opening reception for the 2019 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition took place April 2 at Slippery Rock University’s Martha Gault Art Gallery. The works of 55 SRU students are featured in the exhibit that is on display through April 17.Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040319dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040319259|292Slippery Rock University's third annual Giving Day, March 26, raised more than $139,000, exceeding the campaign goal of $100,000 and surpassing last year's total by 157 percent.Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040319http://www.sru.edu/news/040219a259|291Slippery Rock University has been recognized as having one of the country's best online master's degrees in English by OnlineCourseReport.com. SRU ranked No. 5 out of 20 institutions.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040219b294|259|291Taking a cue from the award celebrations in Hollywood, Slippery Rock University will roll out a red carpet for local “celebrities” when the 7th Annual Nonprofit Organization Academy Awards Dinner and Gala takes place at 6:30 p.m., April 24. Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040219c259|292|261In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Slippery Rock University will host an Autism Conference at 8 a.m., April 10 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. The conference, a biennial event hosted by SRU’s colleges of Health, Environment and Science, Education and Liberal Arts, will consist of the presentation of the Strickland Autism Advocate Awards, a keynote address, a panel discussion and guest speakers.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040219chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040219259|291Aubrey Braham, a Slippery Rock University senior mathematics major from Grove City, has qualified for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championships, May 2-5, at the New York State Fairground Expo Center in Syracuse, New York.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040219http://www.sru.edu/news/040119a290|259|292Student organizations at Slippery Rock University have planned for big events before, but until this year they had never planned The Big Event. That’s about to change. The Slippery Rock Student Government Association and the Green and White Society are co-hosting The Big Event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 14.Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/040119b259|292|320Slippery Rock University hosted the SRU Advance Institute for STEM Workshop, March 30, for more than 50 students in grades 2-12 from Slippery Rock Area School District and six neighboring school districts.Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/040119c259A 56-year-old anatomical atlas housed at Slippery Rock University’s Bailey Library caught the attention of a professor in upstate New York who researches the history of body donations and body use in Nazi Germany. Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/040119chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-040119259Three Slippery Rock University students recently presented papers at the Pi Mu Epsilon Regional Conference at Youngstown State University in Ohio.Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-040119http://www.sru.edu/news/032919a259|292“Protection of the Species” is the theme of this year’s Earth Days program. The April 2 to May 7 program is organized and sponsored by the Slippery Rock University President’s Commission on Sustainability.Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032919b259|260The Slippery Rock University council of trustees said goodbye to one of their own while celebrating the accomplishments and achievements of a variety of students today at their quarterly business meeting.Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032919259|291Phi Kappa Phi, the Honor Society at Slippery Rock University, was awarded the Silver Circle of Excellence status for 2018-19, as part of the Phi Kappa Phi national office's Circle of Honor Chapter Awards Program.Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032919http://www.sru.edu/news/032819a259Forty years ago today marked the worst nuclear energy accident in United States history. It occurred at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The incident continues to have ramifications for the nuclear energy industry and safety management professionals. Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032819b259|291Slippery Rock University’s music therapy program has been ranked as one of the 25 most affordable in the country by bestcounselingdegrees.net. Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032819259|292Two Slippery Rock University alumni were selected for the 2019 Access Fund-Jeep Conservation Team to travel the United States in Jeep Cherokees to help restore deteriorating recreational climbing areas across the country.Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032819http://www.sru.edu/news/032719a296|259Dan Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, will visit Slippery Rock University April 15 for the second round of his “listening and learning tour.” He first visited SRU Oct. 15.Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032719b259|291Slippery Rock University’s Office of Communication and Public Affairs has been recognized for its work in print, social media, web and video production with 28 national awards from a trio of organizations.Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032719294|259Susan Lubinski, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of homeland and corporate security studies, recently was invited to speak at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region 3 Office in Philadelphia.Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032719http://www.sru.edu/news/032619a259|260|292Slippery Rock University will bestow President’s Awards for Civic Engagement upon three individuals who promote civic engagement through their leadership and innovative practices. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032619b290|259|261Each year, students in Slippery Rock University’s Honors College visit cities like New York City, Boston and Toronto, Ontario, to learn about culture and build comradery. This year's destination will again take them north of the border to Montreal, Quebec, the second-largest French-speaking city in the world. A total of 108 Honors College students will visit Canada's second-largest city, April 4-7.Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032619259|288Two dance performances featuring Slippery Rock University students were selected for the American College Dance Association Mid-Atlantic North Gala Conference, March 6 at Seton Hill University.Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032619http://www.sru.edu/news/032519a259|260Slippery Rock University's council of trustees will meet March 28-29. Committee meetings will take place March 28 in Room 320 of the Smith Student Center. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032519b259|261When looking at the nation’s drug problem, opioid use isn’t the only thing seemingly running rampant claims a Slippery Rock University instructor. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032519259Pragati Rawat, a Slippery Rock University assistant professor of political science, presented papers at two recent conferences and for a workshop in Mexico.Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032519http://www.sru.edu/news/032219a259Slippery Rock University is hosting a Wellness Expo, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 29, at the Aebersold Student Recreation Center. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/032219b259Slippery Rock University's online master's degree in elementary education: K-12 reading has been named one of the 50 best programs in the country by OnlineMasters.com.Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032219259David Skeele, a Slippery Rock University professor of theatre, sold the Hindi-language rights to his play, "Dark North" to Citoc, a motion picture company in Mumbai, India.Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032219http://www.sru.edu/news/032119a293|259|291A representative from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education will visit Slippery Rock University next week to discuss the University’s efforts to earn reaffirmation of accreditation by the MSCHE.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032119259|288Chase Upchurch, a Slippery Rock University senior music education major from Titusville, was accepted to present at the Association for Popular Music Education national conference, June 12-15 at New York University.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032119http://www.sru.edu/news/032019c259AVI Fresh, Slippery Rock University's contract food vendor, and SRU’s Office for Student Engagement and Leadership, are seeking nominations for the 2018-19 Rising Star Awards, which will be presented at the annual Rising Star Awards Ceremony at 5 p.m., April 24 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/032019chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-032019259|292Pam Best, a 1980 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in physical education, received the 2019 American Heart Association Faye Biles Education Award.Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-032019http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-031919259|292A team of Slippery Rock University students raised more than $800 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at the LLS's Race to Anyplace event at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-031919http://www.sru.edu/news/031819a259|320Slippery Rock University’s marching band, The Marching Pride, wrapped up the competition portion of its journey to Ireland by being named “Best International Band” at the 49th Annual International Band Championship in Limerick. Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/031819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-031819259|291Slippery Rock University won five awards at the National Broadcasting Society-Alpha Epsilon Rho: National Electronic Media Association's national convention, March 7-9 in Philadelphia.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-031819http://www.sru.edu/news/031719a259|320Slippery Rock University’s marching band, the Marching Pride, performed at the 2019 St. Patrick's Day Festival, March 17, capturing the event’s “Best Adult Band” and “Best Overall Band” parade awards. Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/031719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031619a259|320You know what they say: “The grass is always greener on the other side of the ... pond?"Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/031619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031519a259|320Slippery Rock University’s marching band, The Marching Pride, journeyed from SRU to Dublin, Ireland, March 14.Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/031519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031519b259|288Slippery Rock University’s 2018-19 Performing Arts Series will conclude with the national premiere of Neil Berg's "American Royalty: Queens of Sex, Soul and Song" at 7:30 p.m., March 29 in the University Union.Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/031519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/031519c259|261Noe Ortega, Pennsylvania's deputy secretary for postsecondary and higher education, and Reuben Mills, director, bureau of postsecondary and adult education, met with Keith Dils, dean, Slippery Rock University College of Education and President Bill Behre to...Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/031519chttp://www.sru.edu/news/031319a290|259|292Advocacy is the theme of the 49th annual Slippery Rock University Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Mini-Convention that will take place March 27 at Morrow Field House. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/031319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031218a-x34221259|260Giving Day at Slippery Rock University is March 26 and the goal for this year’s one-day fundraising campaign, organized by the Slippery Rock University Foundation, Inc., is a nice, round number: $100,000.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/031218a-x34221http://www.sru.edu/news/031219b259|291Slippery Rock University's online master's degree in math education program – secondary education: math/science with STEM concentration – has been ranked by OnlineMasters.com as one of the "best online master's in math education programs" for 2019.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/031219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/031119a259|261While March is a time when Slippery Rock University students are anticipating warmer temperatures and the end of the academic semester, it is also a time for non-graduating students to consider getting ahead in their academic pursuit, by registering for Summer Session classes.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/031119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/031119b259|291Slippery Rock University’s online master’s degree in history has been ranked as one of the top 25 programs in the country by TheBestSchools.org for 2018. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/031119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030819a259|260Thanks in large part to the input of its staff and faculty, Slippery Rock University is continually recognized as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. It won its eighth designation in July 2018. Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030819b259|291|262To say that Slippery Rock University’s Student Health Services received a clean bill of health would be an understatement. Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030819259Junko Yamamoto, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of secondary education/foundations of education, has been certified as a rater for the assessment of performance toward proficiency in languages by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language.Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030819http://www.sru.edu/news/030719b290|259|261Whether they are attempting to discover a more effective procedure to diagnose depression or coming up with better ways to predict how petroleum will react under varying conditions, Slippery Rock University students are diving deep into research. Now, they get to share it.Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030719a259March is Women’s History Month and Slippery Rock University is hoping that events planned throughout the month will cause a ripple effect for women to make even more history.Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030719259|292Kathleen Neeley, a 1994 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in elementary education, has published her novel, "The Street Singer."Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030719http://www.sru.edu/news/030619a259|260Leading by example, supporting all and serving as a champion for gender equity. Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030619c259|291Slippery Rock University has been recognized as having one of the 20 most affordable online doctoral degrees in special education programs in the country by AffordableSchools.net. Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030619chttp://www.sru.edu/news/030619b259|261Through the study of biomechanics, health-care professionals learn about the structure and function of biological systems, or more precisely, the movement of the human body.Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030619296|259Slippery Rock University's Office of Disability Services received a $5,000 grant from Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education through the Pennsylvania Department of Education to continue a program that supports successful degree completion for SRU students with autism spectrum disorders.Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030619http://www.sru.edu/news/030519a259|291|261SRU’s online master’s degree in social studies ranked among nation’s bestTue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030519b259|261Technology is rapidly changing the way teachers engage their students in the classroom, so before Slippery Rock University education students enter their field experience as student-teachers, they are oriented to existing practices and new technology they could encounter. Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030519c259|260There are plenty of concerns that creep into the minds of incoming college students long before they ever step foot on campus. But none is quite like the anticipation – read: anxiety – of meeting a randomly assigned roommate. Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030519chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030519259|292A faculty-student research team from Slippery Rock University has received a grant to study forest fire management in rural China.Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030519http://www.sru.edu/news/030419a293|259The Slippery Rock University Media Hall of Fame has released the names of 11 nominees for its 2019 class of inductees.Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030419b290|259|261International travel often provides a transformative experience that enhances students’ learning beyond the classroom.Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030419259|292Darin Clark, a 1988 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in resource management, was recently promoted to land management group supervisor of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030419http://www.sru.edu/news/030119a259|261When enlisted military personnel stand at attention to address their commanding officer, not many are asked to do so with an about-face turn, but for two cadets from Slippery Rock University’s Army ROTC unit, that’s the only way their cadre can tell them apart.Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/030119b259Long before social media and even before Americans watched television to follow the news, a crime captured the attention of the entire nation, and it involved a famous family with a loose tie to what is now Slippery Rock University.Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/030119c259Three years ago, a group of students from Slippery Rock University’s Parks and Resource Management program celebrated the centennial of the National Park Service by traveling to 10 national parks.Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/030119chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-030119259Brett Barnett, a Slippery Rock University professor of communication, served as a judge for the Festival of Media Arts Film and Video Competition, hosted by the Broadcast Education Association, an academic media professional organization.Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-030119http://www.sru.edu/news/022819a259|292Slippery Rock University presented $12,000 scholarships to a pair of students as part of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science's 62nd Annual Region IX meeting Feb. 23 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022819b259What would Slippery Rock University look like if it were to become a more racially diverse community?Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022819259|288A group from Slippery Rock University served as judges for the SkillsUSA District 10 Competition at the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center in New Castle.Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022819http://www.sru.edu/news/022719a259|288Slippery Rock University Theatre will bring Noël Coward’s ghostly comedy, “Blithe Spirit,” back to life through a variety of performances in the University Union’s Multipurpose Room. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., March 1-3 and 5-7; and 2 p.m., March 3.Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022719259Elizabeth LaGamba, a Slippery Rock University instructor of elementary education and early childhood, was awarded the 2019 Outstanding Ed.D. Dissertation Award by the University of Pittsburgh's School of Education.Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022719http://www.sru.edu/news/022619a290|259Thomas Thompson realized long ago that many topics covered in history classes, and by correlation, the general public’s understanding of past events, often disregard details and themes that are considered taboo or in poor taste. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022619c259|320Oliver Twist wanted some more dinner, but if he had been at Slippery Rock University’s Boozel Dining Hall during common hour Tuesday, he would have passed on the oatmeal gruel, grabbed a graham cracker and enjoyed a chocolate and marshmallow treat.Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022619chttp://www.sru.edu/news/022619b259|292“Will play for food” is not just a common message written on the sign at the feet of a hungry street musician, it’s the concept for an outreach concert between Slippery Rock University and Butler Area Schools. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022619259|291Allison Kronyak, a Slippery Rock University senior recreational therapy major from Wood Ridge, New Jersey, was awarded the 2019 New Jersey Recreation and Park Association Student Scholarship.Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022619http://www.sru.edu/news/022519a259|320The Slippery Rock University Army ROTC program hosted the Western Pennsylvania Arctic Ranger Challenge, Feb. 23, at various locations around campus including Old Thompson Field and the Leadership Development Center.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022519b259|320The Marching Pride, Slippery Rock University’s marching band, continues its preparation for its performances in Ireland next month as the band practiced at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, Feb. 23.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022519259Two Slippery Rock University faculty members from the Department of Communication will present at upcoming national conferences.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022519http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022219259Jeff Herwig, a 2015 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in music education, had his concert band composition, "The Bridge," selected as the winner of the 2019 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Composition Contest, Adult Category.Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022219http://www.sru.edu/news/022119a296|259|261Slippery Rock University has received approval from Daniel Greenstein, chancellor of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, to begin offering master's degrees in accountancy (fall 2019) and social work (fall 2020). Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/022119b259|260If you’ve ever come up blank while sitting in front of your screen, while trying to access your Slippery Rock University email or mySRU account, you know the definition of aggravation. Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/022119c259|260When students make the transition from high school to college, the opportunity is often described as an “investment” in their futures. Those investments of course involve upfront costs such as textbooks. Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022119chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022119259|292Ramon Gardenhire, a 2000 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in political science, was appointed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as deputy chief of staff for policy in the Office of the Governor.Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022119http://www.sru.edu/news/022019b290|259|292When noted torch singer Dinah Washington recorded “What A Difference a Day Makes” in 1959, it’s a safe assumption that a day-long volunteer crawl was not on her mind.Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022019bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/022019a259|262Anyone who’s been to the Storm Harbor Equestrian Center at Slippery Rock University can see the benefits horseback riding has for children and young adults on the autism spectrum.Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/022019ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-022019259Nicole Hahna, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of music, was selected as the winner of the 2019 Arts Advocacy Day Scholarship by the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association.Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-022019http://www.sru.edu/news/021919a290|259|261When John Rindy became director of career education and development at Slippery Rock University seven years ago, he estimates that his office saw about 150 students per semester for services such as resume reviews. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021919b290|259The Rocket, the independent, student-run newspaper at SRU, has won four Student Keystone Press Awards. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021919259|288David Skeele, a Slippery Rock University professor of theatre, will have his work featured in "The Best Women's Stage Monologues 2019," an anthology of the best playwriting from the 2018-19 theatrical season. The book, to be released this fall, will be published by Smith and Kraus.Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021919http://www.sru.edu/news/021819a290|259The Slippery Rock Student Government Association serves as the official voice for students at Slippery Rock University, manages a budget of more than $2 million, and helps shape the student experience at Slippery Rock University.Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021819b259|320Slippery Rock University’s recreational therapy program and the Recreational Therapy Club at SRU hosted “Adaptive Sports Day” at the Aebersold Student Recreation Center Feb. 16.Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021819259Slippery Rock University has received a grant from the Centers for Disease Control through the Pennsylvania Department of Education to implement school wellness programs at six school districts in western Pennsylvania.Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021819http://www.sru.edu/news/021519a296|259|260Slippery Rock University’s 15-day enrollment report saw gains in the number of graduate and out-of-state students attending the institution.Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021519259Alan Lombardo, a 1998 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in biology, was recently named the chief executive officer of Sheltering Arms Institute in Richmond, Virginia.Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021519http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021419259|291Joel Antonucci, a 2006 Slippery Rock University graduate with a doctoral degree in physical therapy, was named to The Incline's Who's Next 2019: Fitness and Health list of young Pittsburghers who are leaders in the field of wellness.Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021419http://www.sru.edu/news/021419a259|320For many students, Feb. 14 proved to be a sweetheart of a day as Slippery Rock University’s University Program Board hosted a Valentine’s Day event in the Smith Student Center ballroom.Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021319a290|259Twelve Nobel Prize winners worked at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. Now, it can count three Slippery Rock University students among its researchers. The trio is helping scientists from around the world discover better ways to use supercomputers.Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021319259|292Cheyenne Perkins, a 2017 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in English literature, wrote a book of poems called "Darkest Dreams" that was recently published by Newman Springs Publishing.Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021319http://www.sru.edu/news/021219a259|292More than 540 aspiring junior and senior high school scientists will compete for nearly $25,000 in Slippery Rock University scholarships when the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science stages its 62nd Annual Region IX meeting Feb. 23. It is the 22nd consecutive year the event has been hosted by SRU.Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021219b259|261When animal-assisted intervention students at Slippery Rock University were told there would be a surprise in a class last week, they figured a professional therapist would be bringing in a four-legged assistant. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021219259|291Shawn Bean, a 2011 Slippery Rock University graduate with a master's degree in education, was named the 2018 High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021219http://www.sru.edu/news/021119a259|320More than 40 teams comprised of Slippery Rock University students stayed "Up 'til 2" Feb. 8 at the ARC to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/021119b259|320Slippery Rock University's Feb. 9 Chinese New Year Celebration included a luncheon, interactive children's games, traditional performances and songs, and a Chinese calligraphy demonstration.Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/021119c259|260|292Slippery Rock University’s partnership with the Butler VA Health Care System to grow stronger thanks to a new Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership initiative. Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021119chttp://www.sru.edu/news/021119d290|293|259Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/021119dhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-021119259Sharif Bey, a 1998 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in art, is a featured artist for Disrupting Craft: Renwick Invitational, a six-month art exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C.Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-021119http://www.sru.edu/news/020819a259|260Parking relief is on the way for Slippery Rock University students, faculty and staff.Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020819c259|288|292Slippery Rock University will join millions across the globe in celebration of the Chinese New Year from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 9 for an event at the Slippery Rock Township Municipal Building.Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020819chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020819259The Slippery Rock University cheerleading squad competed at the 2019 Universal Cheerleaders Association/Universal Dance Association College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships, Jan. 18-20, in Orlando, Florida. Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020819http://www.sru.edu/news/020719a290|259February is International Recreational Therapy Month and Slippery Rock University is recognizing the event in a variety of ways, including: celebrating, educating, giving back and even conducting activities underwater.Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020719b290|259“You’re never fully dressed without a smile!,” said Harold Gray’s famous fictional character, Little Orphan Annie.Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/020819b290|259A group of 13 Slippery Rock University flute students will take the stage with 30 area high school students Feb. 23-24 for the 2019 Honors Flute Ensemble.Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020719259|292Slippery Rock University has received an award of $138,735 from the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts to expand its University's Growing Together aquaponics program.Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020719http://www.sru.edu/news/020619a290|259“All aboard! Next stop, Pittsburgh!” That could very well become a familiar refrain for Slippery Rock University students taking advantage of new monthly bus excursions to the Steel City.Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020619b290|259|295Slippery Rock University honored the success of its Panhellenic fraternities and sororities in the areas of leadership and philanthropy at its second annual Celebration of Excellence in Fraternity and Sorority Life Award Ceremony Feb. 5 at the Smith Student Center.Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020619259|291Jonathan Helmick, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of music, was awarded the 2018-19 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Citation of Excellence, representing PMEA's District 5.Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020619http://www.sru.edu/news/020519a259|261With more students, class offerings, activities and an elevation from a program to a college, the Honors College at Slippery Rock University keeps getting bigger and stronger.Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020519b259|291Slippery Rock University’s master of arts in criminal justice degree has been ranked as one of the 35 best programs in the country by bestmastersdegrees.com.Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020519259|288Laura Smiley, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of theatre, was awarded the Kennedy Center Gold Medallion by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region II.Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020519http://www.sru.edu/news/020519c259|320The Slippery Rock Student Government Association Art Gallery, located in the University Union, hosted an opening reception for its latest exhibition, “Student to Student” Feb. 5. Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020519chttp://www.sru.edu/news/020419a259|291Slippery Rock University has been named one of the top 50 schools in the nation for finance according to study.com.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020419b259|261Her Rock education is taking a Slippery Rock University graduate student a long way at the Little Rock Zoo. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020419259Cheryl Bailey, a 1977 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in physical education, will be inducted into the Chautauqua (New York) Sports Hall of Fame, Feb. 18.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020419http://www.sru.edu/news/020119a259|291Slippery Rock University’s bachelor of science in accounting has been ranked as one of the 50 best programs in the country by Study.com.Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/020119b293|259|292Slippery Rock University’s Department of Homeland and Corporate Security Studies will host its annual speaker series, featuring four experts from the fields of cybersecurity, banking, risk management and human trafficking investigations. Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/020119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-020119259Austin Reep, a junior Slippery Rock University philosophy major from Butler, received a $750 scholarship from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-020119http://www.sru.edu/news/013119a259|291For 10 years, Slippery Rock University is at “a-TEN-hut” when it comes to serving its military and veterans students.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/013119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/013119b290|259|262Slippery Rock University is partnering with SAS Institute, a leading developer of analytics software, to host a one-day conference about current trends in the data analytics community.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/013119bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-013119259Marshall Tuten, a senior Slippery Rock University dual major in economics and modern languages and cultures from Slippery Rock, has been named the JoAnne Day Student of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers in the business category.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-013119http://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-013019259Timothy Ruppert, a Slippery Rock University instructor of English, had his two-act play "Vivienne" performed last month by The Silver Theater Project at the Glitterbox Theater in Pittsburgh.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-013019http://www.sru.edu/news/012919a259|291Slippery Rock University has been named one of the top 50 schools in the nation for business according to study.comTue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012919b259|288|292Slippery Rock University will celebrate Black History Month in February with a theme of “The Dream in Motion.”Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012919bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/012919c259|320An opening reception for “Colors,” a new exhibition by Barbara Westman, a Slippery Rock University associate professor of art, took place Jan. 28 at SRU’s Martha Gault Art Gallery.Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012919chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012919259Matt Hoffmaster, a 2007 Slippery Rock University graduate with a degree in sport management, was named assistant general manager of the Reading Fightin Phils, a minor league baseball affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012919http://www.sru.edu/news/012819a259The walk to work or class is typically a time when many people put in their earbuds, stare at their shoes or smartphones and block out the world.Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012819b259|288|292Malick Coly was only a few days into his first semester as an instructor of modern languages and cultures at Slippery Rock University when he reached out to the local community with an idea of starting a film series.Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012819259Sydney Eastman, a senior dual major in music and secondary education/foundations of education from Centerville, won a spot at Brook Ferguson's Orchestral Audition Boot Camp last month in Miami Beach, Florida.Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012819http://www.sru.edu/news/012519a259|291|261Slippery Rock University’s bachelor’s degree in sport management has been ranked as one of the 25 best value programs in the country by Value Colleges.Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012519b259|292Slippery Rock University students, faculty and staff showed that the culture of caring on campus is alive and well by donating more than 1,300 nonperishable food items to the Slippery Rock Student Government Association’s “We CAN Do It” food drive Jan. 20-23.Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/012519c259The first live televised news conference conducted by a U.S. President is a topic broadcasting and history buffs enjoy discussing. Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012519chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012519259Michael Allison, a 1989 Slippery Rock University graduate with a bachelor's degree in secondary education, was elected president of the Pennsylvania Principals Association. Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012519http://www.sru.edu/news/012419a259|260Note to folks who received drones or other unmanned flying objects as holiday gifts: before you can use them on, or over Slippery Rock University, you must apply for permission to do so. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012419b259|261When Ryan McClaren was pulled out of the passenger side of an inverted Nissan 370Z on a back road near Kent, Ohio, last May, he was unconscious and covered in gasoline with multiple injuries that included a lacerated spleen.Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012419bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/012419c259|261January is Music Therapy Advocacy Month, which strikes a chord, literally, with students and faculty in the music therapy program at Slippery Rock University, as well as the 100 clients per week who benefit from services offered at the Sue Shuttleworth Music Therapy Clinic in SRU’s Swope Music Hall.Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012419chttp://www.sru.edu/news/012319a259|261Slippery Rock University’s master’s degree in data analytics has been ranked by OnlineMasters.com as one of the “best master’s in data science programs” for 2019.Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012319b290|259An idyllic image of college life often includes images of students sitting cross-legged underneath a large canopied tree reading their textbooks, cheering on sports teams or tossing a Frisbee back and forth. Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012319bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/012319c259|260Slippery Rock University has won 10 national Educational Digital Marketing Awards. The EDMAs recognize the best educational websites, digital content, electronic communications, mobile media and social media. Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012319chttp://www.sru.edu/news/good-news-012319259Slippery Rock University's College of Education received a $20,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support RockTEACH, a program to recruit underrepresented minority students from Pittsburgh Public Schools to pursue teacher education at SRU.Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/good-news-012319http://www.sru.edu/news/012219a259When it comes to dining options at Slippery Rock University, there’s apparently a big appetite for change. That’s why AVI Fresh, the University’s contracted food vendor, surveys SRU students each semester and responds to their feedback with new menu offerings and improvements to the overall dining experience.Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/012219b290|259|292Slippery Rock University President William Behre delivered his donation of nonperishable food items to Slippery Rock Student Government President Dallas Kline Jan. 22 in support of the SGA’s “We CAN Do It” food drive. Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/012219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/011819a259|288Slippery Rock University’s Dance Theatre will present “RISE,” a showcase of original choreography by SRU dance majors, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Feb. 2 at Butler County Community College’s Succop Theater.Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/011819ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011819b259|320Col. Joseph Richey, Slippery Rock University professor of military science and head of SRU’s Army ROTC program, was promoted from lieutenant colonel to colonel in a ceremony, Jan. 17, at the Russell Wright Alumni House.Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/011819bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/011719a259|260With the start of the semester, Slippery Rock University’s website, www.sru.edu, will be sporting a new look and the latest features in web technology to enhance user experience.Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/011719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011719b259|260The longest shutdown of the federal government in U.S. history is affecting how applications for federal student aid are being processed, but Slippery Rock University’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is encouraging current and incoming students to continue following the process for submitting their Free Application for Federal Student Aid form.Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/011719bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/011619a259|261When Aaron Cowan brings up the topic of Prohibition in his history classes at Slippery Rock University, some of the students are astonished. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/011619ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011619b259For students at Slippery Rock University, a culture of caring is more than just a catch phrase in the University’s vision statement. It’s a way of life. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/011619bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/011519a259|291U.S. News & World Report has recognized Slippery Rock University on its list of 2019 Best Online Programs, ranking SRU among the top schools in the nation for its online bachelor degree programs. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/011519ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011519b296|259Jeff Smith, chair of the Slippery Rock University council of trustees, president of the Pennsylvania Association of Council of Trustees and Butler City Council secretary, will wear two more hats this week. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/011519bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/011519c289|259The Slippery Rock University men's basketball team was selected as the NCAA Division II National Team of the Week in an announcement from the National Association of Basketball Coaches.Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/011519chttp://www.sru.edu/news/011419a259|291Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that Slippery Rock University is one of 38 post-secondary institutions in the state selected to receive the “It’s On Us PA” grant to combat campus sexual assault. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/011419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/011119a259|288Slippery Rock University's Performing Arts Series continues with the country's premier Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Rumours, at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 25 in the University Union.Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/011119ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010919a290|259Life for nearly 1,200 hearing-impaired citizens in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa changed dramatically last November when a team of sorority members from Delta Zeta partnered with the Starkey Hearing Foundation to bring the gift of hearing to them. Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/010919ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010719a293|259Slippery Rock University has been ranked among the top colleges and universities in the world for environmental sustainability. Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/010719ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010419a259|261With 2019 only four days old 2021 may seem like a long time off. Not so, say members of the Slippery Rock University team charged with leading the University’s efforts to earn reaffirmation of accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/010419ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010319a290|259|291The Rocket, the independent, student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University, has earned seven awards in the 2018 Gold Circle Awards for outstanding collegiate journalism. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association sponsored the competition.Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/010319ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010219a259|291|262Slippery Rock University has been ranked among the best nursing schools in Pennsylvania by nursingschoolsalmanac.com.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/010219ahttp://www.sru.edu/news/010219b259|320Slippery Rock University's 2018 Winter Commencement ceremony Dec. 15 at Morrow Field House provided a time for reflection as well as expression.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EDT/news/010219bhttp://www.sru.edu/news/holiday-card-2018259|288Happy holidays and a happy New Year from Slippery Rock University. We hope you enjoy the 2018 SRU Holiday Video Card.Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 EDT/news/holiday-card-2018http://www.sru.edu/news/holiday-card-2017259|288Happy holidays and a happy New Year from Slippery Rock University. We hope you enjoy the 2017 SRU Holiday Video Card.Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 EDT/news/holiday-card-2017http://www.sru.edu/holidayvideocard2016259|288Happy holidays and a happy New Year from Slippery Rock University. We hope you enjoy the 2016 SRU Holiday Video Card.Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 EDT/holidayvideocard2016http://www.sru.edu/news/holiday-card-2015259|288During this Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who believed Slippery Rock University could accomplish great things and who helped to make our many successes possible. Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:00:00 EDT/news/holiday-card-2015