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May
Index
Emily Hendrickson receives '2008 Outstanding Senior Woman' honor
Athletic training majors receive national scholarships
SRU Alumni Association names Sobczak 'Outstanding Senior Man'
Rock softball team earns first-ever NCAA tournament berth
Rock sweeps up PSAC track and field championships
SRU computer science professor joins new WWW group as expert
SRU's exercise and rehabilitative sciences department honors outstanding seniors
April
Index
APSCUF membership elects SRU's Amy Walters vice president
Visiting professor presents 'Islam through Vidual Culture'
MCG Jazz brings salute to Pittsburgh jazz heritage to SRU festival
SRU prepares for largest commencement in 119-year history
Worldwide exercise science group elects SRU professor to post
Award-winning research links Buddhism and modern dance
National association recognizes SRU for 'promising practices'
Sargert, SRU alumna, is 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
SRU Alumni Association names Distinguished International Alumna
Benefit concert aids Shropshire Foundation's work in Kosovo
'Charlotte's Web' spins classic tale of friendship at SRU May 23
National association recognizes SRU for 'promising practices'
SRU honors 55 faculty members for service: Cavill marks 50 years
SRU Disaster Resistant Planning Committee announces final session
SRU launches adapted physical activity graduate program
Students vote in record numbers to support building new Union
African-American activist Sonia Sanchez comes to SRU April 21
Teaching plus mentoring adds up to award for SRU mathematics professsor
ADVISORY: SRU's Kaleidoscope arts festival begins Wednesday
SRU financial planning team invited to Ameriprise -- again
No kidding. SRU hosts irreverent comic book artist Lynda Barry
Islamic expert's research, talk offers another view of Muslims
Slippery Rock University hosts Grammy winner Libby Larsen
Award-winning musicians bring traditional Japanese music to SRU
SRU students promote 'Lifesteps' project to aid child development
Chelsea Clinton plans Slippery Rock University visit Friday
SRU marks Virginia Tech tragedy with daylong safety seminar
Country music's Dierks Bentley 'thinkin'' SRU concert good idea
SRU's Walter Powell honored by county, state bar associations
Construction leader nails spot as next 'Top 100' speaker
SRU trustees call for increased energy savings initiatives
Trustee Murray earns honorary doctorate from St. Francis
Rock students join national JFK assassination group work team
Students vote in record numbers to support building new Union
Earth Festival '08 features circus, green cooking, live bands
March
Index
SRU salutes 2,500 scholars at annual Academic Honors Convocation
Trumpters blow into Slippery Rock University for Saturday program
Annual SRU Kaleidoscope arts festival offers colorful medley of fun
SRU's 'Up 'til 2' project raises thousands for St. Jude Hospital
SRU schedules weeklong Holocaust Rembrance Program
FNIH says yes to SRU's 'I Can Do It, You Can Do It' program
Critical Mass bicycle event promotes clean transportation
SRU students organize first green bike, music festival for April 5
Alumna becomes first lay Cardinal Stritch University president
SRU Public Relations Office grabs five national awards
Rock track teams win PSAC championships
SRU Dean's List and Graduate List Fall 2007
SRU presents 'Five Guys Named Moe' musical March 29
Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra names SRU's Warren Davidson director
SRU's C. Vivian Stringer receives Embrace Kids Foundation honor
Rock students place as finalists in multi-state competition
SRU heads statewide park-manager law enforcement training
Pittsburgh business leader brings ideas for company growth to SRU
SRU students capture words of local World War II veterans
Study abroad programs help internationalize SRU education.
Science projects earn budding scientists SRU scholarships
SRU polishes test tubes, beakers as high school scientists assemble
SRU music faculty bring smiles to faces of children in war-torn Kosovo
February
Index
Techno 'Macbeth' arises on SRU's Miller Auditorium stage
SRU receives $25,000 grant from Reeve Foundation
Rock students place as finalist in multi-state competition
SRU's Levy tapped for KDKA Black History Month feature
SRU history graduate earns accolades from Pa. Historical Association
Scholarship concert features 'Beethoven, Brahms and the Blues'
SRU helps couples plan wedding without a hitch
Co-Ed Magazine names SRU senior Miss Co-Ed
SRU extends women's swimming for another season
SRU Army ROTC sophomore takes top honors at Air Assault School
ACPA names SRU's Connie Foley a Diamond Award winner
Philadelphia Eagles promote Rock grad to linebackers' coach
SRU's adapted physical activity minor earns national honor
SRU hosts 3rd District candidate's forum Saturday
SRU Alumni Association awards nearly $11,000 in scholarships
Faculty establish two Chinese culture, scholarship organizations
Tucson folk-rock singer plays at Slippery Rock University
U.S. Army Band selects SRU's Meixner for international conference
January
Index
SRU hosts SmokeStoppers program
SRU faculty groups plan Chinese New Year celebration
SRU marks Black History Month with multiple events; visit by chieftess
1,100 regional high school students seek SRU language awards
SRU psychology department sponsors eating disorders program
SRU theatre professor's 'Dark North' heads to Columbus stage
Wal-Mart names SRU graduate Teacher of the Year
Combat photographer brings war photos to SRU for lecture, workshops
SRU stages 'Vagina Monologues' for sixth straight year
1980 SRU graduate seeks Congressional seat
'Lost Boy of Sudan' SRU graduate becomes American citizen
Slippery Rock University presents five MLK Civil Leadership Awards
Vocal performance majors star in televised Handel's Messiah
SRU Office of Residence Life hosts 'Green Carnival'
'Vagina Monologues' playwright Eve Ensler lectures at SRU
SRU hosts Feb. 9 FAFSA Completition Day for college bound
Rock Dollars ID program spreads beyond Slippery Rock
SRU dance department offers Saturday children's programs
'In the Moment' captures spirit of SRU dance program
SRU Martin Luther King, Jr., observance emphasizes volunteer service
Tickets available for Philadanco!'s Feb. 8 performance at SRU
SRU president earns Butler Health System board appointment
2007 News Releases
Comprehensive Index
December
Index
SRU students obtain $5,000 grant to expand greening programs
SRU president outlines campuswide accomplishments for trustees
SRU graduate helps lead prestigious drum and bugle corps
SRU graduate heads Wildlands Conservancy
Slippery Rock University political science major wins constable seat
SRU offers 'Moving Concepts' class to pre-schoolers
Online master's graduate credits SRU for promotion
SRU winter commencement Dec. 15, 500 students earn degrees
Similarities uncanny, as SRU students ready for graduation
USA Today photo captures SRU gradute with Tiger Woods
November
Index
Park law enforcement program garners national spotlight
Pittsburgh dance company invites SRU's Keller to show her moves
Veteran Professor launches SRU President's Capstone Lecture Series
Professional association names Nichols teacher of the year
SRU Symphony Orchestra concert honors Edvard Grieg work
SRU special education graduate earns leadership position
Exercise Science Society collects 1,165 food items during drive
SRU education, English major takes 'Student Paper Award'
SRU exercise science major receives $1,000 scholarship
SRU education alumna receives national honor
SRU explores doctor of education collaborative
Student Government Association efforts help 'green' the campus
Afghan author shares life under totalitarian rule
Joseph earns Grace Hopper Schoalr award at conference
Buffy Sainte-Marie brings 'American Indians and Cyberspace' to SRU
Pittsburgh Magazine salutes SRU graduate in '40 Under 40'
SRU Concert Choir joins Maureen McGovern for Dec. 1 performance
Pittsburgh business leader navigates road to success; potholes too
Humanities dean earns countywide tourism board post
Slippery Rock University launches accountablity Website
SRU Alumni Association plans Nov. 9 Veteran's Day
New SRU Jazz/Tap Dance Ensemble plans concert
International students at SRU share customs, cultures
October
Index
Students launch campus-based Narcotics Anonymous group
Faculty percussionist finds beat for Modern Drummer Magazine
SRU Army ROTC Challenge Team earns regional competition honors
Louis Libitz displays video art at SRU's Martha Gault Art Gallery
SRU Theatre readies 'This is Our Youth' for November opening
Annual SRU celebration honors Native American culture
SRU education dean earns 2007 Teacher Education award
SRU freshman's online slavery retrospective wins awards
Teaching violin, viola by day; featured soloist by night
SRU experience helps graduate land Federal Emergency Grant
Foundation honors SRU alumna for mentoring girl gymnasts
Ghosts to again haunt SRU's Old Stone House
SRU freshman's online slavery retrosepctive wins awards
SRU Healthfest provides wealth of healthy lifestyle information
Smart Business Pittsburgh lauds SRU president as regional leader
SRU students compete for Williamson Memorial Scholarship
Bailey Library creates Web site to mark North Hall fire anniversary
Ukrainian educators seek teacher-preparation input from SRU
Jazz Ensemble honors organ recipient at Wednesday concert
Professor receives grant to head drought workshop in Nigeria
Faculty, guest-artist dance concert showcases diverse styles
Attack Theatre brings interactive style to Slippery Rock University
Music video filmed at SRU premiers Wednesday
SRU music education gradute named Pa. Teacher of the Year
SRU to sign partnership with Japanese high school
Annual Empty Bowls Dinner raises funds, hunger awareness
SRU music education graduate named Pa. Teacher of the Year
Curtain closes on successful renovation of campus theater
SRU alumna tapped for Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
SRU graduate named recipient of national diversity award
SRU Alumni Association taps Laughners as homecoming parade marshals
University professor lectures at SRU Holocaust Remembrance
Walwik Freedom of Speech Lecture series features namesake's son
September
Index
Maureen McGovern brings wealth of talent to SRU Performing Arts Series show
Slippery Rock senior tackles football, geology with distinction
Slippery Rock Farmer's Market adds children's activities
3 SRU dance majors share summer experiences in India
Slippery Rock University opens entertainment excursions to public
Hispanic culture in spotlight Oct. 4-23 at Slippery Rock University
SRU Women's Center promotes Breast Cancer Awareness
SRU Alumni Association, bank collaborate for homecoming
Abbass Alkhafaji, professor in SRU's School of Business, dies
Slippery Rock University establishes another enrollment record
SRU American Sign Language Club hosts Deaf Awareness Day
Enrollment growth, performance success top president's report
Web visibility leads to major scientific modeling project invitation
SRU president outlines Univesity initiatives; welcomes new faculty
Enhanced Rock Dollars program records robust launch
'Tallgrass Gothic' opens SRU student theater season
'Annie Mouse' back with new issue for parent, children discussion
Capt. Stafford promoted to assistant chief of University Police
Association selects SRU professor as national fellow
SRU Disaster Mitigation Planning Committee meetings Sept. 20
Emeritus art professor opens Barcelona exhibition today
Campuswide tree-tagging program takes root in Slippery Rock
SRU Women's Center hires director, outlines new programs
Music professor receives United Way's Red Apple Award
August
Index
Skeele has haunting success; play selected for Festival production
Slippery Rock University professor receives award for advocacy work
Shanghai Acrobats tumble into Slippery Rock, kick off Series
SRU opens new resource center for GLBTQ students
SRU graduate earns promotion to brigadier general
Princeton Review names SRU to 'Best Northeastern Colleges' list
Editory's Advisory: 1,500 students set for move in at SRU this weekend
SRU's Lifelong Learning area launches new enrichment initiative
Incoming SRU freshman has slot in Miss Teen USA pageant
SRU alumni relations director answers Army's call - again
SRU graduate earns promotion to brigadier general
SRU health professor funds community jogging path
Golden Dragon Acrobats tumble into SRU Sept. 14
Association selects SRU professor as national fellow
SRU selects Holmes as interim public safety operations leader
3 SRU women's athletic teams, 6 women athletes earn national honors
SRU economics, finance major wins $1,000 FEI Scholarship
Governor appoints PCEE director to State Outdoors Task Force
July
Index
College of Education graduate wins coveted Golden Apple Award
SRU Institute for Community, Service-Learning plans 10-year reunion
SRU student serving in Iraq keeps in contact with second-graders
Unisource Worldwide, Inc., names SRU graduate president
SRU grad joins University of Hawaii-Hilo as vice chancellor
Slippery Rock University adds new emergency notification system
SRU opens 'Rock Dollar' purchasing power to local merchants
SRU makes ABC's 'Good Morning America' twice in month
Rock graduate appointed to board of Sri Lankan corporation
SRU art professor 'adopts' Afghan art school; promotes water project
Slippery Rock University taps Heartland for unique ID program
John A. Hicks appointed to PACT executive board
Slippery Rock University joins 'You Can Do It' Initiative
June
Index
State Police name SRU graduate 'Trooper of the Year'
SRU spring semester 2007 dean's and graduate lists
SRU 2007-08 Performing Arts Series features nationally known artists
Governor nominates Lee Williams to state board of education
SRU volunteers lend hand at U.S. Open Golf Tournament
President tells Trustees: SRU's goals lead to 'bragging rights'
Vision problems won't sideline SRU campers
Heart recipient thanks police, University for intervention
SRU College of Education hosts two-day national conference
Slippery Rock student's Florida cycling trip ends with success
Slippery Rock University seeks volunteers, campers for Camp Shriver programs
May
Index
Foster wins inaugural James 'Gym' McFarland Award
History professor chosen for Fullbright-Hays study program in Egypt
University showers stars on 12 SRU student leaders
'Brian's Ride' shows power of compassion
SRU Army ROTC program commissions nine second lieutenants
SRU salutes dedicated staff with service pins, awards
Slippery Rock University names vice president for University advancement
Musicians salute those who work with children of war in concert at SRU
SRU alumnus takes oath to become one of nation's newest citizens
U.S. Army posts video shot at Slippery Rock University
SRU art department draws approval of national accrediting body
SRU freshman with cystic fibrosis readies for 26-day, 2,000-mile bicycle trip to raise awareness
Slippery Rock University honors outstanding minority students
State Sen. Gibbons stops by campus childcare center for story time
Carnegie Fund recognizes SRU student for his 'civilian heroism'
SRU Student Health Services passes examination, earns reaccreditation
SRU Jazz Ensemble concert truly a 'heart stopper'
'Lost boy of Sudan' finds home at Slippery Rock University
SRU Jazz Festival features mallet player Dave Samuels
Greek Week drive fills food bank with 4,000 canned goods products
SRU students win Society of Safety Engineers scholarships
State Rep. Gibbons stops by campus childcare center for story time
Alumna delivers address to SRU's largest graduating class
Bailey Library adds services, will open 109 consecutive hours for finals
Consumers Digest rates SRU as one of USA's 'top values'
SRU senior continues family tradition, becomes fourth generation to earn degree from The Rock
April
Index
Disaster resistant hazard mitigation planning committee seeks input
Online special education courses offer teachers a convenient option
Rock graduate wins statewide award for English thesis
Finance majors win national Ameriprise case competition
Senior dance majors take 'Last Call at the Barre' Saturday
University names outstanding graduate students
SRU Flute Choir, Chamber Flutes concert features graduating seniors
Hannam named dean of SRU's College of Health, Environment, Science
Free ' Classical Music from India' concert Wednesday at SRU
Partnership sends student teachers to North Carolina
Three Rivers Jazz Orchestra returns for Kaleidoscope gig
SRU theater department plans 'Brave New Plays' festival
SRU's Old Stone House hosts living history encampment
Pow! Smash! Bang! Comic book author appears at Kaleidoscope
Folk musician brings strummin’ and singing to festival
Native American artist, historian visit Slippery Rock University
Cobb earns National Dance Educator of the Year Award
Earth Festival features kites, workshops, family fun
SRU says 'Al salaam a'alaykum' to Arabic language courses
University Program Board books Grammy-winning rapper T.I. for April 30 concert
Voices will soar at three performances of the opera 'Die Fledermaus'
Financial planning team readies for national competition
SRU social work program marks 25 years of academic excellence
25-Year social work program at SRU grows, changes with society
March
Index
SRU Academic Honors Convocation salutes 2,000 scholars
Kaleidoscope arts festival offers University/Main Street medley
SRU Alumni Association names outstanding young alumni
Distinguished alumnus earns Alumni Association's top honor
New Castle Thunder rumble into N. Kerr Thompson Stadium
Federal, state government jobs fair at SRU provides opportunities
Spring music concerts dominate SRU performance schedule
Slippery Rock University plans regional potters conference
Hard work plus intelligence adds up to international math awards
MarketSphere executive touts Pennsylvania as place to do business
Political science professor named ACLU Volunteer of the Year
Voice of Pittsburgh Pirates keynotes SRU Communication Week
'Goosebumps' author headlines Children's Day; free tickets available
Nine fraternities, sororities step up for 'Divine Nine Step Show'
Japanese Taiko master drums up concert at Slippery Rock
New statement underscores commitment to equality
Macoskey Center turbine generates national publicity for University
American stereotype of 'Mammy' confronted at SRU
Muslim Summit features Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center director
Don't lose-ical by missing 'Seussical' the musical play, activities
Annual music department concert offers 'Prism' of sound
Two Slippery Rock graduates keep University in March Madness news
SRU Jazz Combo debuts CD featuring student compositions
Kennedy assassination theorist offers inside details of shooting
Marine Band tubas invade Slippery Rock University for free concert
Brick project cements special University, alumni relationships
Alumna's book conveys Pittsburgh's heart of steel
Dance majors bring India experience to the stage
SRU trustees approve new use for Patterson Hall; seek state OK
Two SRU trustees honored for service
Spring break promises back-breaking work for 53 SRU student volunteers in 6 cities
Rock graduates continue philanathropic spirit
Eunice Kennedy Shriver extends special call to Slippery Rock University
Athletic training graduates outpace national averages
