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Ship in the news: 2011-12

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May, 2012

April, 2012

April 30: Students do the math on high-speed rail, win total of $115,000
April 30: SU ROTC cadets to serve abroad this summer
April 30: Students win $115,000 by doing the math on high-speed rail
April 28: Several Franklin County area students receive scholarships from Shippensburg University
April 28: Model UN, Herd 100 programs recognized at Shippensburg University
April 27: University names Volvo CE Company of the Year
April 26: Diggers sharpen shovels, trowels for another Fort Morris dig
April 24: Students let their imaginations run wild in Shippensburg
April 23: Little Princess Playhouse brings much-loved Disney tales to center stage
April 23: SU names Volvo Company of the Year
April 22: Area students making the grade
April 22: Despite its late primary, Pennsylvania a meaningful player
April 20: SU student group cleaning up at Nancy Grayson courtyard
April 19: Carlisle soprano to join SU Community Orchestra for free concert
April 19: Old Main fountain renovations make progress
April 19: SU service-learning project brings food to area residents
April 19: Radio focused on Shippensburg program to aid Iraq
April 18: Shippensburg University group aids Iraq economic educators
April 18: Ready, Set, Go! helps parents guide kids
April 17: SU to host science conference for middle school girls May 11
April 16: Fossil-themed activities make history, earth-science come to life at James Burd
April 16: Two beloved fairy tales will wow audiences Saturday
April 15: SU construction
April 15: Shippensburg student studies deer parts as part of education
April 14: Shippensburg youngsters study fossils
April 13: State Rep. Rob Kauffman tours Shippensburg's energy-efficient campus
April 13: Rep. Kauffman uses SU cost-saving tour as basis to advocate for education funding
April 12: Facing budget cuts, Shippensburg U. shows lawmaker its innovative side
April 12: Franklin County students make Who's Who
April 12: Residents look for employment at PA job fair
April 12: Free Luhrs concert features orchestra and soprano soloist
April 12: 'Mommy wars' a trigger issue with women voters
April 12: SU College Dems earn Chapter of the Year
April 11: The good times ain't over: Merle Haggard to perform in Pa.
April 10: SU's Little Princess Playhouse returns
April 10: SU Asian American Organization celebrate Year of the Dragon
April 9: Residents receive degrees from Shippensburg University
April 6: Upcoming workshops at the Shippensburg Small Business Development Center
April 5: New degrees approved at Pa. state universities
April 5: PASSHE Board of Governors approves new degree program at SU
April 4: Service-learning project aids Boys and Girls Club of Chambersburg
April 3: Shippensburg College Dems win highest state honor
April 3: SU joins in World Autism Day event
April 3: SU Fashion Archives displayed in Hanover
April 2: White House highlights SU alumna as 'Champion of Change'
April 2: Study abroad fair to be held on campus
April 2: March was like a day in mid-April

March, 2012

March 31: Hats, hairstyles used to celebrate women at Shippensburg University brunch
March 30: Shippensburg University, Lehman Library to exhibit work of photojournalist Keely Kernan in "Haiti — A Nation's Persistence"
March 30: Shippensburg University's Dean's List
March 30: BLOG: There's an app for that
March 30: SU ROTC ships cadets around the world
March 29: Cadets take flight for training in West Virginia
March 29: ROTC cadets airlifted from Shippensburg for training in West Virginia
March 29: Planetarium to host shows April 3, May 1
March 28: Local students earn degrees, deans' list at Shippensburg University
March 28: Get women-owned small business certification in York
March 28: Activist addresses sex workers rights
March 27: Upcoming workshops at Shippensburg University
March 27: Martinez to share the light
March 27: Program highlights SU service-learning project
March 26: 'Dancing with the Stars' winner, Army vet comes to SU
March 26: Completion of quest for traffic synchronization at hand
March 26: SU student to present at national research conference
March 26: Thrifty formal wear a big hit at Shippensburg sale
March 25: Project Prom Dress: University students making prom more affordable
March 25: 30th annual Chidlren's Fair held at Shippensburg University
March 24: Children's Fair celebrates 30 years of providing fun
March 23: Work progressing on fountain repair at SU
March 23: Shippensburg University's Children's Fair coming Saturday
March 23: Shippensburg University Student Athlete Advisory Committee helps fund wishes
March 22: Dance instructor helps people find their groove in Shippensburg
March 22: Titanic fashion statement
March 22: Fashions from the Titanic era featured in exhibit at Hanover mansion
March 22: April exhibit at SU to focus on Haiti
March 21: Truckers still being misled by GPS in Mehoopany
March 21: Texas Tenors show off three-part harmonies
March 20: State's math, computer science students compete in SU contest
March 19: Sign-up is underway for week-long Ship Shape campaign
March 19: University to host Math and Computer Day March 20
March 19: State Supreme Court Justice to speak at SU commencement
March 19: Author to present Ethnic Studies lecture at SU
March 19: J.R. Martinez to speak at SU
March 19: Variety of student art on display at SU show
March 18: 'Ship Shape' set for late April
March 18: Native American tribes come together at SU for annual celebration
March 18: Pennsylvania's nursing homes are in crisis
March 18: Experts debunk 10 myths going into election
March 16: Texas Tenors bring big sounds - and hats - to Luhrs Center next week
March 15: Dresses, accessories sought for SU prom dress drive
March 15: Celebrate Dr. Seuss with a romp of his best stories
March 14: Colleges & Universities Forced to Deal with Less
March 13: Trove of relics discovered in Gettysburg Seminary
March 12: 'Plug into IT' with ITN on March 23
March 12: Children's Fair set for March 24 at SU
March 8: Students gear up to aid cadets
March 8: A new kind of Spring Break
March 8: Romney delegate numbers daunting
March 8: Turn-of-the-century elegance on display at Hanover's historic mansion
March 7: Workshop teaches entrepreneurs to do business with government
March 6: Young voters say neither party is reaching out
March 5: Lawilowan Festival at SU March 17
March 5: Leap Day was a soaker, but who can predict the weather
March 5: SU senior shaves head for Locks of Love
March 5: SU wins chess state championship
March 4: Fashion from the Titanic era featured in exhibit at Hanover mansion
March 4: Ohio: Portrait of America
March 4: Hip-hop and pop violinist Josh Vietti performs at SU
March 4: What winter? Season is one of warmest in local record books
March 3: SU assistant professor's 'Annulments' are honest and intimate
March 3: Luhrs stage sizzles with the sounds of The Temptations
March 2: SU students take part in Mock Trial competition
March 1: Fashion Archives to feature Titanic era fashions
March 1: Author to speak at SU's Day of Human Understanding
March 1: Speaker at SU: Youth deserve better treatment, trust

February, 2012

Feb. 29: New SU dorms to offer full-suite floors
Feb. 28: Women's rights activist to speak at SU March 6
Feb. 27: Shippensburg University small business center offers contracting workshop
Feb. 27: Shippensburg University fall graduates
Feb. 26: Women's indoor track & field: Lady Raiders claim PSAC championship
Feb. 26: Men's indoor track & field: Raiders claim PSAC title for third time in four years
Feb. 25: Novelist Adam Johnson speaks at SU on North Korea
Feb. 23: Shippensburg University's dean list
Feb. 23: SU housing group holds lottery for new dorms
Feb. 21: Up 'Til Dawn to raise money for St. Jude's
Feb. 20: SU track runner talks about life after car accident
Feb. 20: Presidents Day: Professors pick the best, worst presidents
Feb. 19: SU spring concert features musical favorites
Feb. 18: Mardi Gras celebration Shippensburg University to benefit Haitian school
Feb. 17: Donations of formal attire sought at Shippensburg University
Feb. 17: Spike Lee urges Shippensburg students to follow passion, not pay
Feb. 17: Lee at SU: Find your passion
Feb. 16: Dozens enter bone marrow registry drive at SU
Feb. 16: SU sorority seeks donations for Project Prom Dress
Feb. 16: With help of 'veterans,' CTC presents Seuss-based musical
Feb. 16: Be tempted by the Temptations
Feb. 16: Cirque Dreams to pop the rock at Luhrs Center
Feb. 16: A living legend: Otis Williams and 'The Temptations' roll into Shippensburg
Feb. 16: Shippensburg University to host Spike Lee for lecture
Feb. 16: Nearly 100 enter bone marrow registry in Shippensburg to aid school principal
Feb. 14: Barletta visits with part of new district at SU meeting
Feb. 14: Barletta visits redrawn district, takes questions at SU
Feb. 13: Inspirational teacher sparks bone marrow drive
Feb. 13: SU student event to raise funds to aid Haiti
Feb. 12: Conservatives set aside differences at CPAC conference
Feb. 6: Career Expo has new venue
Feb. 2: Play4Kay SU hoops
Feb. 2: Old Main fountain removed for restoration
Feb. 1: College fountain from 1896 removed from campus
Feb. 1: SU professor says groundhog prediction uncertain
Feb. 1: Spring-like Tuesday was short of record

January, 2012

Jan. 31: Romney poised for Florida primary romp
Jan 30: Filmmaker Spike Lee to lecture on diversity at Shippensburg University on Thursday, Feb. 16
Jan. 30: College fountain from 1896 removed from campus
Jan. 30: SU fountain removed for restoration
Jan. 30: University's fountain dismantled for renovation
Jan. 30: Clifford entertains area children, teaches positive values
Jan. 30: University's fountain dismantled for renovation
Jan. 28: SU fountain to be dismantled, restored
Jan. 27: SU faculty members use national grant to explore student use of smart phones
Jan. 26: New STEM programs approved for state universities
Jan. 26: Neely Spence preparing for Olympic Trials
Jan. 24: SU student expanding story of Holocaust with high school students
Jan. 24: SU student-centered leadership conference set for Feb. 3
Jan. 23: SU SAAC donates $1,000 to Bloomsburg flood relief efforts
Jan. 23: Lady Raiders joined Girl Scout troop for a night of fun
Jan. 23: Education digest: Spike Lee to speak at Shippensburg University
Jan. 21: Shippensburg University to reduce out-of-state tuition rate
Jan. 20: University programs honor MLK legacy
Jan. 20: SU to begin degree to train science teachers
Jan. 20: SU speaker talks about becoming racist, then rejecting racism
Jan. 20: Shippensburg University students march for humanity to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan. 19: SU tuition rate lowered for out-of-state students
Jan. 19: Actor stresses education, perseverance at MLK celebration
Jan. 18: Novelist to speak at SU
Jan. 17: Spike Lee to speak at SU
Jan. 16: SU film series to focus on environment
Jan. 16: Bryan Adams to continue his Bare Bones tour at SU
Jan. 15: Far from 'Bare Bones'
Jan. 13: Titanic-era gowns from Shippensburg University's collection to be in exhibit
Jan. 11: SU employees honors for contributions, years of service
Jan. 11: Shippensburg student entrepreneurs can earn $500
Jan. 10: SU program seeks student, community entrepreneurs
Jan. 10: New speaker set for SU March for Humanity Jan. 19
Jan. 10: Out & About: Clifford's coming to Shippensburg
Jan. 9: SU to host MLK celebration Jan. 18, 19
Jan. 9: December recorded as 8th warmest month
Jan. 9: Clifford comes to Luhrs Center
Jan. 9: SU lists King Day events
Jan. 5: Experts: Santorum unlikely to top Romney
Jan. 4: 2012 schedule set for H. Luhrs Performing Arts Center

December, 2011

Dec. 27: Weather was either too much, too little or too late for Franklin County farmers
Dec. 25: Vogue's vast archives makes online leap from paper
Dec. 21: Cultural festival takes over Big Spring
Dec. 21: White Christmas possible, though unlikely for Shippensburg
Dec. 19: Over 320 become Shippensburg University alumni
Dec. 19: SU graduates 482 undergrads for fall semester
Dec. 18: White Christmas unlikely, Shippensburg research shows
Dec. 18: Shippensburg University grads optimistic despite bleak economy
Dec. 17: 220 graduate students receive degrees at SU
Dec. 17: Multi-cultural club learns about significance of Kwanzaa
Dec. 15: Is there a white Christmas on the horizon?
Dec. 15: SU professor predicts no white Christmas — again
Dec. 13: Restoration to start on SU's Old Main fountain
Dec. 12: University students create dynamic history exhibits
Dec. 12: SU students to raise funds for "Invisible Children"
Dec. 12: SU's Princess Playhouse closes for season
Dec. 12: Shippensburg University president presents check to area EMS
Dec. 12: Wooing women voters critical for presidential candidates
Dec. 11: Kwanzaa celebration at Shippensburg University come early
Dec. 11: Shippensburg University students celebrate Kwanzaa
Dec. 11: Shippensburg University students celebrate Kwanzaa
Dec. 9: Pups push away stress for Shippensburg University students
Dec. 8: SU Winter Expo organized for those in need
Dec. 8: Two SU students to be commissioned to US Army as officers
Dec. 6: Shippensburg's Spence seeking berth on USA cross country team
Dec. 6: $11,395 awarded in grants for SU honors undergraduate research projects
Dec. 5: Forum addresses funding, cuts to public education
Dec. 5: Little Princess Playhouse fosters children's imagination
Dec. 5: SU Zumbathon against cancer surpasses goal
Dec. 2: Public school funding tops issues at education forum at SU
Dec. 1: Shippensburg University to host Zumbathon against cancer Friday night

November, 2011

Nov. 30: PCN program on Little Red Schoolhouse (click on links on page for video)
Nov. 30: Impact of the state budget cuts on education to be discussed
Nov. 29: Two appointed to University's Council of Trustees
Nov. 29: Public forum to address the state of education in Pa.
Nov. 28: Forum to spotlight state of education
Nov. 27: Public education forum to be held at Shippensburg University
Nov. 24: Neely Spence captures her second straight D-II XC national title
Nov. 23: Popular Little Princess Theater at SU returns in December
Nov. 22: Two programs set for SU's Little Princess Playhouse
Nov. 22: Speakers announced for SU winter commencements
Nov. 22: Campus Apartments builds Shippensburg University's new on-campus residences
Nov. 21: SU president presents checks to fire companies
Nov. 21: University breaks ground on student housing project
Nov. 19: Shippensburg University breaks ground
Nov. 18: Student housing: Shippensburg University to break ground on $200 Million student housing project
Nov. 18: Campus Apartments commences construction on new housing at Shippensburg University
Nov. 18: Shippensburg University breaks ground on $200M project
Nov. 18: Shippensburg University kicks off $200M student housing development
Nov. 18: Campus Apartments commences construction on new housing at Shippensburg University
Nov. 18: Campus Apartments commences construction on new housing at Shippensburg University
Nov. 18: Campus Apartments commences construction on new housing at Shippensburg University
Nov. 18: Campus Apartments commences construction on new housing at Shippensburg University
Nov. 17: Campus Apartments and CUBE 3 collaborate on largest project in Shippensburg University history
Nov. 17: Campus Apartments to break ground on $200M project
Nov. 16: Shippensburg University kicks off student housing development
Nov. 14: Shippensburg orchestra to feature trumpet soloist in concert and clinic
Nov. 12: SU holds ROTC Hall of Fame ceremony
Nov. 12: Sex scandals can be overcome, but Cain's task is difficult
Nov. 11: Pennsylvania colleges sign up for Operational Roll Call
Nov. 11: Shippensburg University group gathers handbags for homeless
Nov. 11: On campus: Running at Shippensburg
Nov. 11: Shippensburg University student group gathers handbags for homeless
Nov. 10: Shippensburg University Associate Professor Devises Wardrobe Application
Nov. 10: Find a sense of wonder with Masters of Illusion
Nov. 10: Shippensburg University associate professor devises wardrobe application
Nov. 9: Analysis: If Cain falters, Gingrich may rise in GOP race
Nov. 8: 'Dash for Trash' works to clean up streets
Nov. 8: Hundreds at Shippensburg University raise funds for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
Nov. 3: Taylor fighting through for No. 1 fan
Nov. 2: New app helps keep track of outfits so users don't have to
Nov. 2: 'Ready, Set, Go' gets children excited about kindergarten
Nov. 2: New app helps keep track of outfits so users don't have to
Nov. 1: New app helps keep track of outfits so users don't have to
Nov. 1: Surprise, snow!
Nov. 1: Cain denies sexual harassment allegations
Nov. 1: Twitter: The political sex scandal response tool of the 21st Century

October, 2011

Oct. 31: Shippensburg receives 5.9 inches of snow
Oct. 30: Heavy snow cuts electricity for thousands across Franklin County
Oct. 29: ROTC cadet numbers up at Shippensburg University
Oct. 29: Snow shovels, snowmen in October?
Oct. 28: Early snow, but not the earliest, Shippensburg University faculty member says
Oct. 26: Shippensburg area author presents talk on the role pigeons played in WWII
Oct. 25: Planetarium plans $1 children's show Nov. 8
Oct. 25: A unique relationship: Neely Spence in Pan Am Games
Oct. 25: SU's Neely Spence to compete in international track competition Thursday
Oct. 24: Historical Society highlights American hero James Burd
Oct. 22: Neely Spence ready to soar
Oct. 20: Community, SU collaborate to bring "Our Town" to Shippensburg
Oct. 19: Annual SU World Party to be held Oct. 25
Oct. 19: Unravel your dreams' message at the YWCA
Oct. 15: Shippensburg University professors to participate in Whitaker Center event
Oct. 14: Shippensburg University group to aid education marks 25th anniversary
Oct. 12: Christie's choice in Romney not surprising
Oct. 10: SHAPE offers sneak performances of 'Our Town'
Oct. 10: SU faculty members to discuss book on political sex scandals
Oct. 7: Elementary students in Chambersburg Read for the Record
Oct. 7: SU to share $750K NASA grant
Oct. 7: SU hosting women's conference
Oct. 6: Shippensburg red schoolhouse lecture gets spot on cable show
Oct. 2: Good times recalled at Shippensburg University homecoming

September, 2011

Sept. 30: Associate dean at Shippensburg University gathers school memorabilia into exhibit
Sept. 30: Workshop focuses on doing business with the state
Sept. 30: Thousands expected for Shippensburg University homecoming
Sept. 30: Associate dean at Shippensburg University gathers school memorabilia into exhibit
Sept. 29: Shippensburg University to receive $1.8 million for Reading Recovery program
Sept. 29: University receives NSF grant to support women in science
Sept. 29: Shippensburg University to receive $1.8 million for Reading Recovery program
Sept. 28: Podcast of Dr. Paul Marr's interview on Radio Smart Talk about Interstate 81
Sept. 27: I-81 Corridor: history, growth, future
Sept. 26: Newsmaker Q&A: Robert Smith, associate dean of students at Shippensburg University
Sept. 26: Shippensburg University Homecoming exhibit
Sept. 25: Delone grad earns Emmy nomination
Sept. 25: Pennsylvania colleges share grant to increase women teaching in the sciences
Sept. 24: Grant to aid advancing female academics
Sept. 23: Shippensburg University news team to attend Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards
Sept. 20: SU to offer free music programs in October
Sept. 20: Shippensburg to host discussion of transportation
Sept. 20: Shippensburg University to host discussion of transportation
Sept. 19: Shippensburg University professor discusses 14th Amendment for Constitution Day
Sept. 17: Back from cancer: Shippensburg University football player returns to a normal life
Sept. 16: Spence to run in Pan American Games
Sept. 16: WWII-era photos topic of Shippensburg University prof's talk in Amsterdam
Sept. 15: Next South Mountain lecture to focus on transportation corridors and their impact on land use
Sept. 15: Planetarium plans $1 show for Sept. 27
Sept. 15: Shippensburg University ranked among top universities
Sept. 14: Magazine ranks SU among top regional colleges in the North
Sept. 13: Shippensburg records 8.51 inches of rain over past week
Sept. 12: University recognizes 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
Sept. 12: Volunteer fair encourages community interaction
Sept. 12: Shippensburg University's 9/11 memorial ceremony includes group raising funds for Wounded Warriors
Sept. 11: Remembering 9/11: Critical incident stress counselor from Shippensburg recalls experiences
Sept. 11: Modern technology allows grandparents to stay in touch with families
Sept. 9: Shippensburg University professor talks about this year's weather
Sept. 9: Colleges find new ways to address 9/11
Sept. 9: This level of inundation from flooding is rarely seen, experts say
Sept. 6: Local community remembers Sept. 11 with varied programs
Sept. 6: Huber Art Center re-opens at Shippensburg University
Sept. 3: Shippensburg University's Huber Art Center officially opens
Sept. 2: Second annual 9/11 memorial
Sept. 2: Shippensburg University group to host 9/11 memorial ceremony

August, 2011

Aug. 31: Shippensburg University child center earns NAEYC re-accreditation
Aug. 31: SU SVA to host 9/11 memorial ceremony
Aug. 30: Shopping for a dorm room? Here are some tips from local experts for success
Aug. 30: Shippensburg University art department's new home is ready
Aug. 29: Shippensburg University welcomes new students to campus living
Aug. 29: Student television at Shippensburg University nominated for Emmy
Aug. 28: Carnival promotes literacy in Franklin County
Aug. 26: Donny Osmond's 'Basically Yours" in Shippensburg tonight
Aug. 26: Rain greets 1,750 new students
Aug. 25: Tuesday's earthquake 'shakes and sways' Shippensburg
Aug. 25: Donny's back, with a solo act
Aug. 24: Shippensburg University professor: Be aware of temblor's impacts
Aug. 24: Donny Osmond by request at Shippensburg University
Aug. 22: Franklin County students receive scholarships from Shippensburg University
Aug. 22: Luther Ridge residents take Spanish from Shippensburg U. students
Aug. 22: New coach Mark Maciejewski talks about the upcoming season at SU football media day
Aug. 21: Donny Osmond to perform at Luhrs Center
Aug. 20: 'Clicker' gives live feedback in SU classrooms
Aug. 19: Eight earn SU scholarships
Aug. 18: July hot, dry in Shippensburg
Aug. 18: Free workshops to offer training for business owners
Aug. 18: Franklin County colleges ready for big day
Aug. 18: New dorms in the works at Shippensburg University
Aug. 16: Some York area advice: The top things small business owners need to know
Aug. 10: Donny Osmond coming to area this month
Aug. 2: Local residents named to Deans' List at Shippensburg University
Aug. 1: Iraqi college students visiting Shippensburg University
Aug. 1: Area students receive scholarships from Shippensburg University
Aug. 1: Construction to alter traffic on Shippensburg University campus
Aug. 1: Area students receive degrees from Shippensburg University

July, 2011

July 31: College student tried to save swimmer
July 30: Shippensburg University student tried to save drowning pair in Lake Marburg
July 30: Home ownership down slightly in Franklin County
July 29: Shippensburg University getting new residence halls
July 28: Shippensburg University graduation
July 28: 38 Special to rock Luhrs
July 28: Review of alumni's performance at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
July 26: Shippensburg professors write book about political sex scandals
July 26: Shippensburg named a "Great College" to work for
July 25: Temperature, humidity shatter old marks
July 23: Shippensburg University Deans' List
July 21: Shippensburg University police to be armed with Tasers
July 19: Shippensburg University lists Franklin County spring graduates
July 18: Shippensburg University leaders to assist non-profits/SU professors release book
July 13: Maestro Malina returns to Shippensburg University's Festival Concert II
July 8: SU authors dissect anatomy of American political sex scandals
July 7: Shippensburg University hosts its annual Festival concert series
July 7: Celebration Series offers summer 'vibe' at Luhrs Performing Arts Center
July 5: ESU signs pact with Shippensburg University
July 3: New programs at state schools
July 1: CSI camp draws 'detectives' to SU