Home > SRU News > Index SRU News & Press Releases Index 2008 News Releases Comprehensive Index November index SRU music department presents assortment of November concerts SRU music department presents assortment of November concerts Tubas, euphoniums send echoes across SRU campus Nov. 22 Army major delivers Veterans Day address at SRU ceremony SRU Marching Pride presents 'Stadium Echoes' concert style New public history program at SRU expands student learning SRU theatre department serves up Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' 39 school districts visit SRU seeking to fill teaher positions SRU College of Education continues NCATE accreditation streak October Index SRU invites would-be detectives to murder mystery dinner theatre Jazz, tap, hip-hop concerts keep SRU dance students on their toes SRU pianist brings 'Carnival' flavor to campus Nov. 16 SRU's equestrian center earns premiere site accreditation The Four Freshmen bring sweet harmonies to SRU Dec. 6 SRU music majors vie for Chad Williamson Memorial Scholarship SRU alumni assemble to haunt new supernatural play by David Skeele SRU marks history with Native American Celebration Day Nov. 6 SRU students plan cardboard village in campuswide social initiative SRU celebrates Campus Sustainability Day Wednesday 200 SRU volunteers tackle fall cleanup in Slippery Rock Saturday SRU pilots new tool to help freshmen transition, succeed in college SRU brings harmony to sustainability center renovation SRU art department colors campus with group drawing project Sushi rolls, akara cake top menu for SRU's International Dinner SRU's I Can Do It, You Can Do It program goes national 'Till dance to they part: duet explores beauty of marriage Rock-Haitian partnership scores goals Political cartoonist Joe Szabo draws topic for multi-media lecture SRU's 'Pittsburgh 100' series spotlights security firm's expansion Leadership training expert addresses regional school superintendents Jazz award winners bring tunes to SRU Thursday SRU dishes up tall order of green, leads natural food movement SRU breaks ground for $1.3 million intramural field upgrade SRU's annual Healthfest provides keys to healthy lifestyles SRU Behavioral Intervention Team responds to troubled students Charles Curry, SRU vice president, wins Minority Achievement Award SRU's David Dailey knows SVG, writes book for world wide standard Rock alumnus becomes conference's all-time career win leader Member of Crow tribe details life on the reservation, prejudice SRU homecoming offers gala, alumni radio show, concert and sports Women's Constorium converges at SRU for two-day conference September Index Deliberative Poll at SRU finds marriage an emotional, personal issue SRU political science major lands prestigious PASSHE internship 'Lies My Teacher Told Me' author offers historical truths at SRU SRU theatre department presents 'An Evening with Sam Shepard' EDITOR'S ADVISORY: SRU hosts Deliberative Poll Saturday Gov. Rendell appoints Rock graduate to water commission Bailey librarian finds time to smell the flowers Physics majors study at Brookhaven National Laboratory 13th Empty Bowls dinner raises hunger awareness funds SRU's Alumni Relations plan trips to hear Jerome Kern songs, see 'Cinderella' BFA graduate returns to alma mater for exhibit, lecture on ceramics Greening program culminates with tribute to late professors SRU reaches out to help local storm victims Enrollment numbers, academic quality show increases at SRU Nike honors SRU gradute with building Adapted physical activity graduate program receives $773,990 SRU offers Constitution Day roundtable for students, public Macoskey Center offers solar-power water system workshop SRU reports record enrollment, record parking spaces to trustees Editor's Advisory: Campus to plant flags for Sept. 11 dead Slippery Rock University launches College Portrait accountablity site SRU hosts 'Deliberative Poll on the Issue of Marriage in America' SRU freshman earns Furniture Galleries Scholarship New Classroom Activity Center benefits SRU education majors Environmental center launches Critter Quest PA Web site August Index Environmental center launches Critter Quest PA Web site SRU physical therapy graduate receives national award SRU hosts seminar on business opportunites with defense agency Slippery Rock University plans memorial service for David Dixon Student loan program runs smoothly at SRU Slippery Rock University presents Skeele's 'The Margins' Political satire group 'Capitol Steps' invades SRU Sept. 12 SRU names Allegheny County Police commander as new chief SRU is one of the 'Best in the Northeast' says The Princeton Review July Index SRU cast, crew ready to take new play to Scotland's Fringe Festival SRU's Laurel Dagnon tapped for DNC platform committee State bill strengthens SRU-based environmental center Guide taps SRU's dance program as one of the top in the nation SRU graduate appears in 'Crime Scene University' TV premiere Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust supports 'I Can Do It' program at SRU June Index SRU spring semester 2008 graduate list SRU spring semester 2008 dean's list Ham radio operators offer public demonstration at Old Stone House SRU's Cobb receives second Dance Educator of the Year Award SRU's MS3 graduates get national PBS attention for green projects SRU cyclist rides to Maine for cystic fibrosis awareness SRU trustees give green light to student-led Green Fund initiative SRU's coach Papa hits grand slam of coaching honors SRU offers free motorcycle safety classes May Index The Rock wins Dixon Trophy for first time SRU Performing Arts Series features harmonies, Irish music, comedy SRU hosts seminar on selling to the federal government SRU honors 35 staff for dedicated service Local Audubon honors SRU for wildlife sanctuaries SRU names Kevin Reynolds head men's basketball coach SRU professor in China reports no ill effects from earthquake Pa Education Department selects SRU Child Care Center as model Seven Army ROTC cadets trained at SRU take commission oath 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