State Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin – Cumberland) visited Shippensburg University on Thursday, April 12, to get a first-hand glimpse at cost-saving measures implemented by the university in the last few years.
The fountain in front of Old Main, a popular symbol of Shippensburg University, has returned to its former glory after nearly three months of renovation in Alabama.
Shippensburg University’s Council of Trustees received an update at its March 30 meeting regarding the completion of the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail in Shippensburg. Tim Ebersole, executive director of SU’s Office of Alumni Affairs and Government Relations; Jim Smedley, a representative from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Municipal Services; and Garrett Stahlman, vice president of the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council (CVRTC), spoke to trustees, explaining the final step in completing Shippensburg’s end of the trail into the downtown area. PennDOT and CVRTC have received $800,000 in federal funding to complete the project by June 2013, Ebersole said. With no cost to the university, PennDOT will complete the last mile of the trail into Shippensburg, ending on North Earl Street.
Hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Chapter, the Pennsylvania College Democrats State Convention this year was held March 30 to April 30, where the Shippensburg University College Democrats were named Chapter of the Year. Being awarded Chapter of the Year is the highest honor a club can obtain at the state level. Other universities competing against Shippensburg University for the honor included Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh. SU was named Chapter of the Year for its work in relocating the Shippensburg Township voting precinct, bringing together numerous candidates by hosting a successful fundraiser, and for all the hard work they have done for Democratic candidates. In addition to receiving the honor of Chapter of the Year, two SU students were elected to the Pennsylvania Executive Board of College Democrats.
“KONY 2012: Part II – Beyond Famous” was released on April 4 by the Invisible Children (IC) campaign organization.
Students at Shippensburg University do not often think of the library as a place to find art, but from April 2-27, Haiti — A Nation’s persistence, is being displayed in the Main Gallery.
It may be too early to tell, but Mother Earth may be giving us the warmest springs ever this year. Next week, Shippensburg University will host its annual Earth Day Celebration April 19 from 10 a.m.
The Shippensburg University Council of Trustees voted unanimously at its March 30 meeting to demolish several residence halls on campus to make way for the construction of new student housing. The trustees approved a resolution to demolish McCune, Lackhove and Kieffer halls as well as Seavers Apartments.
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg Township and Shippensburg Borough each have police who are trying to serve and protect the citizens who reside in the area.
As the semester comes to an end, it is common for students and faculty to be faced with extra pressures.
Twenty-nine cadets and one cadre from Shippensburg University’s Raider Battalion flew off to Fort Dawson, W.Va., last Thursday for their annual joint field training exercise. At approximately 11:30 a.m., two CH-47 Chinook helicopters, flown by the Pennsylvania National Guard took off from the soccer field near Fogelsonger Road. According to www.boeing.com, each Chinook helicopter is capable of carrying 33 individuals and when empty weighs about 23,401 pounds.
We tend to feel pretty safe in the cocoon we call campus, but who is it that keeps it that way? Of course, we have a police force, but that is often not the first resource on campus. Those who live in residence halls resort to their resident assistant when they have safety concerns.
Shippensburg University Police want students to feel safe on campus, especially when walking at night.
On Tuesday, March 27, Michael Claudy, also known as the Shippensburg “Creeper,” was sentenced five to 10 years in state prison, pleading guilty to 10 counts of burglary, indecent assault, loitering and prowling. Claudy is the individual responsible for the home invasions and peeping incidents that happened in Shippensburg from March 2002 to May 2010.
Hundreds of students, professors, coaches and alumni, including more than 70 from Shippensburg University, gathered in Harrisburg Wednesday morning to protest Gov.
Roofers hold one of the most dangerous jobs in America. As of August 2011, CNNMoney listed the occupation as the sixth most dangerous job in the United States. Construction itself is recognized as an extremely risky occupation and a roofer is only one type of construction laborer.
On Wednesday, March 21, Old Main Chapel, Dolen Perkins-Valdez spoke about interracial and interculture relationships during the late 1800s, which is the time period her book “Wench” takes place.
Police are still searching for the man responsible for the assault of a Shippensburg University student early Saturday morning. According to a report by Pennsylvania State Police, at around 1:30 a.m.
In recent years, Shippensburg University has been making commendable changes on campus to assist students in dining options and better eating habits.
When you are attending college in a small town like Shippensburg, there are not many opportunities to experience other parts of the world.
