NEWS


5/6/2013, 10:58pm

'Looking ahead' to the future

How far science has come throughout the 21st century is beyond exhilarating and remarkable, especially with smart phones and other electronic commodities.


5/6/2013, 12:27pm

APB holds fourth annual campus life awards

Shippensburg University’s Activities Program Board (APB) hosted its fourth annual Campus Life Awards Program Wednesday, May 1 in the Tuscarora Room. The purpose of the ceremony is to recognize individuals as well as student groups for their achievements.


4/29/2013, 9:54pm

The Slate welcomes new Managing Editor Sarah Eyd

Dear Slate readers, First, I want to give a big shout-out to all of my colleagues. Every editor, photographer, designer, staff member and writer on this team has played a critical role in The Slate’s success.


4/29/2013, 9:47pm

Financial Aid FAQs - Budgets

_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.


4/29/2013, 9:46pm

SU student cannot afford to replace broken windshield

At a Shippensburg University home baseball game against Indiana University of Pennsylvania on April 2, a fly ball flew right out of the field and into the windshield of a student’s car that was parked in commuter Lot 6. Marquita Johnson arrived at her car later that day to find her windshield badly shattered by a baseball. After talking to the sports director at the game and campus police, a report was filed and Johnson’s case was dismissed. After sending in a letter from her insurance company stating they would not pay for the damages along with a bill for the repairs, the state notified Johnson she would not be reimbursed.


4/29/2013, 9:43pm

SU professor wins award for innovative teaching

There are numerous educators at Shippensburg University who have been recognized for their excellence in teaching. A recent addition to the faculty of the communication/journalism department has been recognized for his teaching, research and service.


4/22/2013, 9:07pm

Dr. Harpster announced as interim president of SU

Acting as the new resident director for the men’s dormitory in the Balmar House, the young Juniata College alumnus was set to enter the classroom again to obtain his master’s degree in college student personnel administration/counseling.


4/22/2013, 9:02pm

Financial Aid FAQs

Q: I have a “Pell eligibility” coded to the MyShip portal for my record. What is that? A: For the 2012-2013 year and forward, the government has made adjustments to the Pell Grant policy.


4/22/2013, 8:54pm

Freedom of expression the focus of human rights film

If you have ever wanted to know about an artist who used his work for activism, then search no further than the documentary “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry.” Called a “Beijing Andy Warhol,” artist and political activist Ai Weiwei continues to fight against government policies, such as censorship, experienced in China.


4/15/2013, 10:33pm

Financial Aid FAQs

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.


4/15/2013, 10:27pm

James Barnhart gives insight on working abroad

James Barnhart, a Carlisle native and graduate of the University of Chicago, presented a speech at Shippensburg University titled “Working in Asia and Europe: Rewards and Risks,” which focused on the positive and negative aspects of working abroad.