I hope that everyone has had a good start to the Spring 2025 semester so far. Spring break is almost here, something to look forward to. 

A lot of amazing things have been happening on campus as well as off, representing Shippensburg University well. Before I address the recent Council of Trustees meeting, I’d like to highlight some of those things. 

I attended the March for Humanity. It was very well attended, and the speakers were very well spoken. The former Pennsylvania Secreatary of Education Dr. Khalid Mumin, the keynote speaker, spoke on the importance of our diversity and the dream of Dr. King. 

Over winter break, the Shippensburg University Catholic Campus Ministry and I attended the annual SEEK conference, held in the nation’s capital this year. We represented Shippensburg University among 4,000 other students, and over spring break, a group will be going on a mission trip in Baltimore, making SHIP
HAPPEN! 

You may see more of ROTC this semester. The Raider Battalion will be out conducting military training at Britton Park and the surrounding areas to recognize some accomplishments. Nine cadets received fully funded internships across five different states and 11 cadets are preparing to commission this spring. 

Track and field will be competing at the indoor PSAC championships during the weekend of March 1. We congratulate them on all their hard work and dedication. This is just a taste of the many great things happening around campus. Please continue to share with me what your club, group or team is doing around campus. 

On Feb. 21, the Council of Trustees held its quarterly meeting and were updated on many of the great initiatives taking place and the work being done to ensure a continued bright future for our university. 

Work has begun at the Franklin Science Center, and the Shippensburg University Foundation continues to find success with its very generous donors supporting students, and fundraising continues for the Kriner renovations. 

There are many exciting things happening around campus. Please continue to voice your questions or concerns to me at ca6053@ship.edu, or just stop me if you see around campus. 

The next public Council of Trustees meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16. It truly is an honor and privilege to serve as your student trustee.  

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