News Releases for November 2009

University to host MLK celebration A series of events, including the 22nd Annual March for Humanity, panel discussions and a community luncheon with guest speakers from throughout the region, will highlight Shippensburg University's celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 18 and 21, 2010. The theme of

Accomplishments of SU faculty, employees Following is a list of presentations, awards, honors and other achievements by or to Shippensburg University faculty and other members of the campus community. If you need further information, please call 477-1202. Dr. SEAN CORNELL, assistant professor of

 Speakers set for winter commencement ceremonies An alumnus and the chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education are guests speakers at the Winter graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies, respectively. Kim Kaufman, executive director of the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory

Elementary school starts recycling program A state grant has elementary and college students, teachers, professors, and parents all working together to bring recycling to the Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School at Shippensburg University. Dr. Sean Cornell, assistant professor of geography/earth science,

 Events focus on human trafficking A yearlong project by Dr. Shari Horner's Seminar in Women's Studies class will culminate with a Dec. 3 workshop and screenings of a movie about the child sex trade, The Day My God Died , Dec. 2 and 4. Horner, English professor and director of Women's Studies, said

University increases scholarship amount, adds new scholarship Shippensburg University is increasing its Valedictorian Board of Governors' Scholarship and adding a new Salutatorian Board of Governors' Scholarship. The valedictorian scholarship, formerly $5,000 annually, will now be increased to full tuition.

Three SU teams place in programming contest Three Shippensburg University teams placed the regional competition of the International Collegiate Programming Contest held at Shippensburg earlier this month. Shippensburg's teams were 10th, 15th and 40th out of 160 teams competing. Dr. Carol Wellington,

Accomplishments of SU faculty, employees Following is a list of presentations, awards, honors and other achievements by or to Shippensburg University faculty and other members of the campus community. If you need further information, please call 477-1202. Dr. KWABENA AKURANG-PERRY, professor of history,

From left, Andrew Andrew Fogelsanger, president of CV Hose Company; Randy O'Donnell, chief of West End Fire and Rescue Company; President Bill Ruud; and Dave Myers, lieutenant, Vigilant Hose Company. President Ruud presents checks to fire companies Shippensburg University President William N. Ruud

Women's Consortium to host annual expo Dec. 2 The Women's Consortium will host its Third Annual Winter Expo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Ceddia Union Building multipurpose room. The craft and vendor fair benefits the Women's Consortium and Women In Need (WIN) in Chambersburg.  WIN is a domestic

  Poet to present reading Nov. 19 Poet Steve Gehrke will be at Shippensburg University for a reading from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center. The reading, in conjunction with the English Department, is part of the John Taggart Reading Series, named for Dr. John Taggart, a retired

  Professor to read excerpts from his book Nov. 17 Dr. William Harris, professor of English and department chair, will read from his newly-published book at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 in Old Main Chapel. The book's title is Queer Externalities: Hazardous Encounters in American Culture . For more information call 477-1183.

Noted speakers to discuss disability issues Nov. 17 Dr. Elizabeth DePoy and Dr. Steven Gilson will speak on "Disability as Disjuncture: An Integrative Framework for Body-Environment Fit" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in Orndorff Theatre in the Ceddia Union Building. An information expo is also planned. The

 University to host regional academic conference and games in March Even though its months away, members of the Shippensburg University chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) are already anticipating hosting its first regional student conference and competition March 5 to 6, 2010. Dr.

Beta Gamma Sigma chapter recognized The Shippensburg University chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, a national honorary business society, has been named a Premier Chapter for the 2008-09 academic year. The award was just recently announced. Dr. April Bailey, assistant professor of accounting/management information