The Shippensburg University council of trustees approved a proposal to add a new Bachelors of Science degree in electrical engineering last Friday. The Board of Governors for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must also approve the proposal before SU can officially offer the program to students.
To honor those who have served and sacrificed for their country, the Student Veterans of America (SVA) on campus placed American flags in the quad in front of Lehman Library. This Shippensburg University tradition reminds the campus community of the events of Sept.11, 2001.
Stepping outside the classroom into the working world of post-college life, Shippensburg University students have gained another chance to jump-start their careers.
Facing 2,000-year-old men of clay in an unfamiliar city, students immersed themselves in the ancient culture of China. The Terracotta Army of Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang was just one of the sites that Shippensburg University students visited during their 20-day field study of China this summer.
Construction at Shippensburg University is still underway to convert the campuses heating and air conditioning system to a newer, more fuel-efficient energy system. According to the recent Ship News and Events email, the constuction involving the new heating systems is expected to be completed in September.
Instead of spending more money in graduate school, students in the department of education can now pursue a dual certification in teaching pre-K to fourth grade and special education pre-K to eighth grade. By completing 135 credits in nine semesters, Shippensburg University students can learn how to teach a variety of students in different grades and with different needs.
In a conference room filled with student representatives from each class, the Student Senate and various organizations on campus gathered together for one purpose: the search for a permanent university president.
Welcome to the start of the 2014-15 academic year. We are excited and look forward to starting the new year with new programs, new facilities and new opportunities for you. We are continuing to look toward implementing new programs that will provide additional majors that are in demand.
The Chronicle of Higher Education named Shippensburg University a “Great College to Work For” this past summer as a part of its annual assessment.
Dear readers, This summer break has gone by so quickly. Though I’m sad to see summer end, I’m eager to get back to work on The Slate.
As I am sitting here writing this it is hard to imagine that I am a senior. I have been given the honor to work as The Slate’s editor-in-chief for the 2014-2015 school year, something I am very proud of.
The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) hosted the second Annual Celebration of Public Service Excellence on Tuesday, May 6 in the Tuscarora Room of Reisner Hall.
It could be argued that when thinking about residence life, students see this term as simply a place to live.
Social media has made it easier for people to connect with one another more than ever before, but it has made it even harder for students coming out of college to grasp the idea of what is and is not appropriate to display online.
Elected by their peers, student senators serve on two committees, hold office hours, attend caucus and participate in public relations events in order to serve their constituents.
“Sitting at home playing video games doesn’t look good on a résumé.” This advice came courtesy of Kevin Paul Scott, a speaker, author and co-founder of ADDO Institute and ADDO Worldwide, institutions specializing “in global leadership, student leadership and thought leadership,” according to the organizations’ website.
The Shippensburg University Department of Geography-Earth Science and held its annual awards reception Friday, April 25, to honor the achievements of 20 outstanding students. Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), an international geography honor society, sponsored the event.
Dear readers, This issue marks the end of my first year as managing editor, an experience I would not trade for the world.
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Administrators, This is a bittersweet time of year for everybody.
By now most people have realized there are some changes coming to Shippensburg University. While inconvenient, the redirections of foot traffic are necessary in order to allow work crews enough distance to maneuver and operate safely, said Lance Bryson, the associate vice president of facilities management and planning.
