News Releases April 2009 

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»	'Kaleidoscope on Main' promises entertainment for all SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – “Kaleidoscope on Main” Saturday will feature the best of local and regional bands, an artists market with 40 artists, plant sales, children’s activities, food and more. The annual collaboration between Slippery Rock University and the town of Slippery Rock is part of the University’s Kaleidoscope arts festival, which ends Sunday.
»	Good News: 4/13/09: Messer records 750th win Jeff Messer, Slippery Rock University head baseball coach, recorded his 750th career victory last Saturday when The Rock defeated Mercyhurst College, 13-9 in Jack Critchfield Park.
»	SRU plans alternative commencement for students returned from Mexico SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The 22 Slippery Rock University students who returned from Mexico City Tuesday following their student-teaching experience are considering a number of alternative ceremonies to mark their college graduation amid health concerns following their possible exposure to the swine flu virus.
»	75 join SRU's annual Student Teaching, Supervision Conference SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Lou Slautterback, Slippery Rock University physical education instructor, and Bernie Hoffman, national legal consultant and SRU adjunct professor, headline the University’s College of Education’s Third Annual Student Teaching and Supervision Conference May 14-16.
»	Kappa Sigma, alumni, SRU faculty take on Steelers for charity SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University faculty and staff along with current and alumni members of Kappa Sigma fraternity will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8 p.m. May 6 in Morrow Field House. However, to make the competition a bit more fair, the game will be basketball – not football.
»	SRU offers 'If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books' SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Feast your eyes on “Fluffy the Guinea Pig,” “Princess Elizabeth, ”  “Horace and Morris” and many other children’s characters and delight as they come to life when Theatreworks USA presents the musical “If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books” at 7 p.m. May 15 in Slippery Rock University’s Miller Auditorium.
»	SRU students shine at Rising Star Awards SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. ­– Eight Slippery Rock University students have been named Rising Stars for 2009 and have had an actual star named for them. AVI Foodsystems Inc., the campus contact food vendor, purchased seven stars. The SRU Alumni Association purchased one.
»	SRU's new online hiring system - now online SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Those looking for employment at Slippery Rock University as managers, staff, professionals or coaches – and soon faculty – must complete their application online.
»	SRU launches new enterprise; a meteorological observatory SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University is installing a $100,000 air quality and meteorological observatory at the eastern edge of campus. Students will be able to conduct high-quality research on ozone levels and air pollutants, gaining insight into air quality and helping them lead more environmentally aware lives.
»	Electrical power back on at SRU; finals continue at scheduled SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Electrical power to nearly all of the lower campus at Slippery Rock University was restored at 4:10 p.m. today following nearly a full day of trying to identify the exact cause of a short circuit in a high-voltage delivery line.
»	SRU faculty earn international professional development grants SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Ten Slippery Rock University faculty will be spotlighting their research and performance talents around the world after being awarded President’s International Professional Development Grants program.
»	SRU adds new leadership track to masters in secondary education SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Starting fall semester, Slippery Rock University’s department of secondary education/foundations of education, will offer a master of education degree track in education leadership for those interested in school principal positions.
»	RLA celebrates 1,000,000 people hours of training SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Regional Learning Alliance learning and conference facility, conceived and developed by Slippery Rock University, promotes economic development in western Pennsylvania by providing corporate training opportunities for more than 500 companies as well as classes for thousands of college students.
»	SRU readies for two commencement ceremonies SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The count stands at 1,357 for Slippery Rock University’s May 2 commencement ceremonies, which will be staged at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Morrow Field House.
»	Women's rugby club at SRU drops tough quarterfinal match SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The magical season for the women’s rugby club at Slippery Rock University came to an end last weekend with a tough loss to the University of Delaware at the Collegiate Division II Women’s National Championship in Orlando, Fla.
»	SRU Army ROTC commissions seven cadets as 2nd lieutenants second lieutenants in the U.S. Army at 4 p.m. May 2 in the Advanced Technology and Science Hall Auditorium.
»	SRU volunteers raise $17,470 for St. Jude in 'Up 'til 2' event SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – An estimated 200 Slippery Rock University students stayed up until 2 a.m. having fun last Nov. 21 in the second annual “Up ’til 2’ event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. – and raised $17,470 in the process.
»	'Something in the Way They Move' spotlights SRU dance majors SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University dance department will spotlight its seniors in two performances titled “Something in the Way They Move” April 25 in Swope Music Hall.
»	SRU plans 'Piano Extravaganza' SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University music department will host a “Piano Extravaganza” at 4 p.m. April 26.
»	SRU president uses 'Perfect Storm' theme to describe year ahead SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Using a nautical theme based on the book and film “The Perfect Storm,” Slippery Rock University President Robert Smith said the University is facing high seas, gale-force winds and rocky shores, but “when a ship is at sea, it is not the force of the gales nor the howling of the wind that moves it along its path. It is people on the deck, at the helm and pulling together that preserves the ship and assures its course.”
»	SRU launches $10-million student data system upgrade SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University has launched a $10-million, multi-year Student Information System Project that will replace the University’s nearly 40-year-old mainframe computer system and provide a cohesive data processing system as well as new infrastructure expected to meet University needs.
»	SRU trustees hear 2006-07 alumni pleased with education SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Ninety-eight percent of Slippery Rock University graduates from the 2006-07 class rate the quality of their education as “Good” or “Excellent” according to a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Survey, SRU President Robert Smith told the University’s Council of Trustees today.
»	SRU gathers 266 bags of trash in 'Recyclemania' drive SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Once word got out that Slippery Rock University was enrolled in “Recyclemania,” a national recycling competition sponsored by the National Recycling Coalition, the trash rolled in.
»	SRU's Colleen Gray joins symphony orchestra as soloist SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Colleen Gray, soprano and an associate professor of music at Slippery Rock University will be the guest soloist when then Slippery Rock University Symphony Orchestra performs Monday in Swope Music Hall.
»	Artists, students residents paint the town with purpose in SRU's Kaleidoscope arts festival SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Edward Grout, an award-winning artist and teacher for more than 35 years, will lead a public mural project as part of Slippery Rock University’s Kaleidoscope arts festival. The project aims to do more than just beautify a building in town.
»	Computer science majors develop technology of the future SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – “Hercules,” Slippery Rock University’s student-operated robot, is a box-shaped automaton that uses lasers, sonar, bumper sensors and a camera to move about an Artificial Intelligence Lab. He plays follow the leader, picks up trash – and he comes in peace.
»	Tsuquiashi-Daddesio becomes interim humanities dean at SRU SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. –Eva Tsuquiashi-Daddesio, Slippery Rock University professor of modern languages and cultures, has been named interim dean of the College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts.  She has taught French and Spanish at SRU since 1988 and served as chairperson of the department of modern languages and cultures since 2005.
»	Cow Paddy Bingo supports SRU's Forgotten Angels' project SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University's Student Athletes for Forgotten Angels organization will sponsor a Cow Paddy Bingo event from 2-5 p.m. Sunday on the soccer practice fields at the intersection of Harmony and Kiester road at the east end of campus.
»	New Old Stone House curator plans expansion projects SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Aaron Cowan, Slippery Rock University assistant professor of history, has been named curator of the University’s Old Stone House, one of Butler County’s most recognized and historic landmarks.
»	SRU elementary education's Bernice Brown plans 'Capstone' SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – For Bernice Brown, retiring associate professor of elementary education and early childhood at Slippery Rock University, her 31 years in the classroom were just the preliminary work in preparation for her serious study during her retirement
»	Bus efficiency, green bikes, environmental conference receive Green Fund support SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – In Italy the trains run on time, and at Slippery Rock University the buses will run on time and efficiently, or students will know why, after a $40,000 upgrade is completed as part of the Student Government Association’s shuttle bus service plan.
»	Healthy U Update Information from the Office of Human Resources
»	SRU Alumni Association dinner salutes students, alumni SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University Alumni Association will honor this year’s Outstanding Senior Man and the Outstanding Senior Woman, the 2009 Young Alumni Award Recipients and 18 scholarship recipients at its annual recognition awards banquet Saturday.