News Releases for October 2009

         University hosts regional "battle of the brains" Nov. 7 The regional competition of an international contest nicknamed "the battle of the brains" comes to Shippensburg University Nov. 7. Dr. Carol Wellington, professor of computer science and coach of the SU teams, said the university has hosted the

 University's community counseling clinic expands outreach Shippensburg University's Growing Edges Community Counseling Clinic has expanded its outreach, both in number of clients served and programs offered, since opening in Spring 2008. According to Dr. Bill McHenry, assistant professor of counseling and

Various programs set to start November From music to Shakespeare, various events are scheduled at Shippensburg University to start off November. The events, open to the public, include: Nov. 1: Brass Ensemble and Women's Chorale, 3 p.m. Old Main Chapel. The bright sounds of brass instruments and classy

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. JAN ARMINIO, professor and chair of counseling

Center to sponsor workshop on wastewater management The Center for Land Use at Shippensburg University is sponsoring a free workshop titled "The Future of Wastewater Management in Central Pennsylvania Communities" from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at The Conference Center at Shippensburg University. A panel of

Elementary schools serve as college classrooms Shippensburg University students are getting hands-on training by heading back to elementary school. The university has launched a professional development school site at Fayetteville Elementary School where students get first-hand classroom experience. "We have

Pennsylvania Alliance for Geographic Education moves to Shippensburg University The Pennsylvania Alliance for Geographic Education's recent move to Shippensburg University recognizes the university's commitment to teachers and to education in the state. The program will operate as part of Shippensburg's

University combines resources to help families in need A unique program at Shippensburg University combines the resources of three departments, an on-campus counseling clinic and students to help area families in need. Survive & Thrive, which begins  Oct. 26, is designed to give adults practical skills in

Pomeroy chairs I-81 Corridor Coalition committee Dr. George Pomeroy, interim director of Shippensburg University's Institute for Planning and Research and Office of Sponsored Programs, is chairing a committee in connection with the Interstate 81 Corridor Coalition. The coalition, which recently held

Ship beats No. 3 Bloomsburg The Red Raiders football team in a thrilling game beat nationally-ranked Bloomsburg 28-27 this afternoon. Bloomsburg was 8 and 0 and ranked number three in the nation before their loss to Ship today. The Red Raiders scored with 46 seconds left in the game to take the lead. For

 From left are Amy Jo Brixius, Katie Kegerreis, Lauren Templer and Victoria Thompson  Little Princess Playhouse to return Oct. 24, 31 After a successful debut last year, the Little Princess Playhouse, sponsored by the Shippensburg University Department of Music and Theatre Arts is returning for a second

 SU president heads state organization Dr. Bill Ruud, president of Shippensburg University, recently conducted his first meeting as chair of the board of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU). "The Commonwealth has a long tradition of offering the opportunity for higher

Grant focuses on improving early childhood care Shippensburg University will use a state grant to try to improve the quality of childcare by making it easier for childcare providers to earn their Pre K-4 teaching certificates. The goal of the program, according to Dr. Kent Chrisman, grant co-director and

English department to host statewide conference Oct. 22 to 24 Shippensburg University's English department is hosting the English Association of Pennsylvania State Universities (EAPSU) conference Oct. 22 to 24. Keynote speaker for the event is Dorothy Allison, noted author and McGee Professor in Creative

  Fashion Archives and Museum to host textile conservation workshop Shippensburg University's Fashion Archives and Museum has a received a grant of more than $11,000 from the Richmond Trust that will be used to benefit the collection and the local community. Colleen Callahan, a nationally-known textile

Members of the campus community and contractors, above, break ground while students, below, start the project.   Ground broken for Huber renovation, expansion project A steady rain and bitter cold today (Oct. 16) didn't hamper celebration of the start of work on renovation and expansion 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. JAN ARMINIO, professor and chair of

University to host Community Food Expo Oct. 1 Thirteen area vendors will bring the feel of a farmer's market to campus Oct. 1 when Shippensburg University hosts its first Community Food Expo from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dr. Chad Kimmel, associate professor of sociology and organizer of the event, called it "a