SU helps build community in Haiti
ByThe Shippensburg University International Travel Series hosted a presentation last Thursday, Feb. 28, in Orndorff Theater titled “Building Community in Rural Haiti.”
The Shippensburg University International Travel Series hosted a presentation last Thursday, Feb. 28, in Orndorff Theater titled “Building Community in Rural Haiti.”
Gun control has once again been pushed to the forefront of national politics with the recent Sandy Hook incident in Newtown, Ct.
On Thursday, Feb. 28, the film “Has Science Buried God?” was presented to students, posing controversial questions that resulted in debate. The one–hour film showcased John Lennox, a mathematician, and Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist, as they debated over the controversial issue of God’s existence.
In the wake of an increase in gun violence, some of which has occurred in educational environments, the Shippensburg University Police Department (SUPD) wants to continue to arm students with knowledge about what to do in the case of a violent intrusion on campus.
In the midst of a bitter debate between advocates for gun control and proponents for gun rights, one cannot forget about the outlook of a key player in the conflict — the gun retailer.
The first recorded use of a firearm was in 1364. Since then, issues of gun rights and gun violence have surfaced and increased in number.
This is part of a series of information from the Financial Aid Office. Although this is an FA column, any and all billing, payment and refund of fees questions should be directed to the Student Accounts Office located in Old Main Room 100 or by calling 717-477-1211.
Although Shippensburg University’s Police Department runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, how do we know that the more than 2,500 students living on campus are always safe?
In a land where clean sheets of paper and colored pencils are considered luxuries, Shippensburg University students have come through five times in creating relationships and erecting buildings — and are now going to do so for a sixth. During the 2013–2014 winter break, SU’s United Campus Ministry will be traveling to Vietnam. Over a two-week period, participants will build a school in the Mekong River Delta region of southwest Vietnam.
Since its founding as the Cumberland Valley Normal School in 1871, Shippensburg University always has had an integrated student population.
Shippensburg and its surrounding areas are seeing a major increase in the sales of firearms and ammunition. Robert Seebach, owner of Bonnie’s Guns in Chambersburg, has noticed a substantial jump in sales since November — also noting that sales for his business are up three times as much as they were last February.
TWC offers semester-long internships in Washington, D.C., as well as a combined internship and study-abroad program in London, England.
The “old” Seavers apartments may be vacant and slated to be torn down, but they still have some life left in them.
The Slate, Shippensburg University’s student newspaper, will welcome a diverse panel of individuals to discuss the issues of gun control and gun rights on Wednesday, Feb.
This is part of a series of information from the Financial Aid Office. Although this is an FA column, any and all billing, payment and refund of fees questions should be directed to the Student Accounts Office located in Old Main Room 100 or by calling 717-477-1211.
For the first time in more than 50 years, students at Shippensburg University are breaking in new residence halls on campus.
Cumberland County Commissioners voted 2–1 Thursday, Jan. 31 in favor of making the Emergency Services Building the new Shippensburg Township polling location.
Shippensburg University is in the process of updating its strategic plan for the 2013–14 school year. A 15–person steering committee consisting of representatives for all constituencies on campus, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees, will be heavily involved in the entire process. The process involves a comprehensive look at SU’s mission, vision, core values and beliefs.
An interim president will serve in place after the previous president leaves and before a new one is permanently hired. Kenn Marshall, media relations manager of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), said the search process begins at the campus level.
The coffee bar café formerly known as Biscotti, located on 300 N. Earl St., has changed owners and is now known as Wheel House Café. The change happened in mid-December, when Biscotti owners, the Skiles and Freeman families, sold the business to a team consisting of a husband and wife as well as a family friend.