News Releases for May 2010

Trustees approve fees for 2010-2011 The Shippensburg University Council of Trustees today (May 21) approved fees for the 2010-2011 academic year. The per semester fees are: Residence Hall (on-campus):    $1,935, a $60 increase Dining Hall (15 meal plan):      $1,565, a $91 increase Comprehensive

President Ruud, left, and William Piper, Council of Trustees secretary, right, congratulate Christopher Gray, center. Trustees honor Gray for service Shippensburg University Council of Trustees May 21 honored Christopher Gray for his two years of  service as the student representative on the council.

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 of counseling and

Shippensburg Wins PSAC-Best Sixth Dixon Trophy From left, Mark Maciejewski, assistant football coach; Jeff Michaels, acting director of athletics; Tim Verge, acting assistant director of athletics; President Bill Ruud; Steve Spence, men's and women's cross country head coach; Dr. Roger L. Serr, vice

Graduates change their tassels during the ceremony. President Ruud helps a graduate with her cap. Wind doesn't deter graduates, record crowd Brisk winds May 8 didn't deter more than 900 seniors from participating in the Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, and it

Commencement address by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, a Shippensburg University alumna, was guest speaker during the Spring Undergraduate Commencement program. Click here to read a copy of her speech.

Kenneth R. Shoemaker, left, is congratulated by President Bill Ruud, right, and Wendy McCrory Rotz, Shippensburg University Alumni Association president, on his being named an honorary alumnus. Local business, civic leader honored by university Kenneth R. Shoemaker, local business and civic leader,

University announces Spring Deans' List Shippensburg University's Deans' List is available via the World Wide Web. The interactive site allows individuals to see names of students by Pennsylvania county or by state. The page is accessible at https://info.ship.edu/deans-list/deans-list.cgi  . Once there you may

 Area students participate in university's Math/Computer Day     Students from area high schools earned honors during the recent Computer Programming Contest, Math Contest and Math Quiz Bowl held as part of Shippensburg University's annual Math/Computer Day.     The event for high school juniors, held since

Undergraduate Commencement is in Seth Grove Stadium The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be in Seth Grove Stadium beginning at 11 a.m. today. Gates to the stadium open at 9 a.m.and no tickets are necessary.

Dr. John Kooti named Grove College dean Dr. John Kooti is the new dean of the John L. Grove College of Business at Shippensburg University. He begins his duties in early July.   Kooti, professor and dean of the School of Business Administration at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Ga., was

Student business organization earns national honor Shippensburg University's student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management has earn ed a 2009-2010 Student Chapter Superior Merit Award from the national organization as recognition of its outstanding activities and programs.   The annual award

Student team wins event, earns trip to nationals  (The following article was written by student Valerie Martinez.) The Shippensburg University SIFE team has returned to campus as Regional Champions, for the seventh year in a row.   Every spring, the SU SIFE team organizes a presentation that showcases the

Students' Relay for Life raises $36,000 to fight cancer More than 600 students and others turned out for Shippensburg University's student Relay for Life, raising $36,000 to help battle cancer and to support programs for cancer patients. Megan Veazey, a senior biology/secondary education major from Easton,

Caitlin Wilson, center, is congratulated by PASSHE Chancellor John Cavanaugh, left, and SU President Bill Ruud. SU senior wins PASSHE logo contest Caitlin Wilson would be the first to admit that there is a big difference between biology and graphic arts. But that didn't stop the Shippensburg

Dr. Bill Ruud, left, and Dr. Boguslaw Fiedor, right, sign the agreement. Standing, from left, are Dr. Tom Verney, acting associate dean of the John L. Grove College of Business; Dr. Barbara Lyman, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; and Dr. Tony Winter, interim dean of Grove College. 

University to host donation event May 3 Shippensburg University will host a rummage sale at which donations will also be accepted for three community organizations.   The event is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 in the multipurpose room of the Ceddia Union Building.   University students, faculty, staff, and

Alumnae to present commencement addresses Two alumna will present the commencement addresses during Shippensburg University's Spring Commencement programs. Judy Happ, vice president for administration with the International Institute for Restorative Practices, will present the address at the master's