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Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society Under Way
Meetings of IUP’s chapter of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, begin the week of September 8.
Workshop for Integrating Technology into Pedagogy Planned for October 11
Tech Teaching 101, a hands-on workshop for integrating technology into your pedagogy, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. October 11, 2008, in the Crimson Event Center, Folger Hall.
Chemistry Student Presents Research in Osaka, Japan
Chemistry student Beth Leverett presented research at the 21st Congress and General Assembly of the International Union of Crystallography in Osaka, Japan on August 23–31, 2008.
You’re Invited to the Community Involvement Fair!
The Community Involvement Fair is a bi-annual event where local non-profit agencies are invited to share information about Volunteer, Service Learning or Internship experiences.
Planning Association to Hold Symposium on Reinhabiting Campus Neighborhoods
The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Planning Association will hold a symposium, “Reinhabiting Campus Neighborhoods,” on September 24, 2008, at the Crimson Event Center in Folger Hall on the IUP campus.
Speech and Hearing Screening Dates for Education Majors
Fall schedule of speech and hearing screenings for education majors, required for admission to the Teacher Education Program—Step 1
IUP Mathematics Students Offer Tutoring
IUP Mathematics students offer tutoring for 100- and 200-level MATH courses.  
Martin Presents at International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies, and Applications
Susan Martin, cochair of the international panel, presented at the sixth International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies, and Applications.
Blackledge to be Mentor at Leadership Development Institute
Barb Blackledge was invited to be a mentor at the ninth Leadership Development Institute in Denver, Colorado, presented by the Association for Theater in Higher Education.
IUP Student Work Sample Template
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has adopted the Student Teaching Work Sample as the culminating project to verify positive impact on K–12 student learning.
Sullivan’s Essay Included in Book on Willa Cather
“Reflections of German Civilization: Articles, Stories, and Notices in the Willa Cather Collection” by Peter Sullivan appeared in the book Willa Cather: New Facts, New Glimpses, Revisions.
Chefs Kapusta and Pike Have Full-day Presentations at Workshop on Nutrition
Chefs John Kapusta and Lynn Pike presented for a full day at the Family and Consumer Science Professional Development Workshop on Nutrition on IUP’s main campus.
Archaeologists Use Advanced Geospatial Technologies in Summer Field Projects
Faculty and student archaeologists have had a busy summer investigating ancient sites and civilizations in Pennsylvania, Cyprus, and New Mexico.
Van Dyke choreographs and stages DARSA at Dubrovnik International Festival
Joan Van Dyke choreographed and staged Matko Srsen’s DARSA at the Dubrovnik International Festival this summer in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Attend a Northpointe Information Session
Learn more about attending IUP at Northpointe.
University Museum Gala Set for September 6
Indiana Bones: An Evening at the Explorers Club is the theme of the University Museum Gala, to be held September 6, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.
IUP Receives $350,000 for Act 101 Educational Support Program
With the receipt of $351,400 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, IUP will continue its Act 101 Higher Education Equal Opportunity Program initiatives at the Indiana campus and add programming at IUP at Punxsutawney to assist qualified first-year students in making a successful transition to university life.
University Performing Arts Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Concert
President Atwater invites the university community to join him on Thursday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. as the new University Performing Arts Center is formally opened.
R.A.D. Course: Sept. 6–7, 2008
The R.A.D. course is designed to provide women a secure and safe environment within which to develop psychological and physical self defense strategies to protect against rape and violent assaults.
Smith Article Published in Journal of the Association of YMCA Professionals
J.B. Smith’s article “Develop Good Relationships for University Facility Use” appeared in Perspective, the journal of the Association of YMCA Professionals.
Ault Publishes Article on Italian Stage Design
C. Thomas Ault had his article “Color in 16th and 17th Century Italian Stage Design” published in the Summer 2008 edition of Theater Design and Technology.
Introducing Self-Checkout
In an effort to get more red badges off the website sooner, the Web Team is today announcing a new, faster way for units to have the badge removed from their sites.
Google Toolbar Causing Problems with Ektron
Unit website maintainers who have downloaded the Google toolbar to their computers may experience problems with Ektron.
Upcoming Forum Date Announced: April 7, 2009
The Fourth Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum is scheduled for April 7, 2009.
September 11 Anniversary Remembrance
This annual program pays tribute to those who were lost on September 11, 2001, including three IUP alumni. Takes place at 8:30 a.m. in the Oak Grove.
Post Office Closed on Labor Day
The USPS will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 1, 2008.
Gretta Performs Leading and Supporting Roles for Post Playhouse in Nebraska
Robert Gretta performed leading and supporting roles for Post Playhouse in Nebraska, which sold out its season for the first time ever.
Reflective Practice Meeting, “Effective Group Work!,” Planned
A Reflective Practice Meeting, “Effective Group Work!,” led by Jennifer Jones, has been scheduled for September 16, 2008.
Breakfast-and-a-Book: Unpacking the Loaded Matrix
Join Dr. S.J. Miller and Dr. Linda Norris September 24 for discussion about their recent publication Unpacking the Loaded Teacher Matrix: Negotiating Space and Time Between University and Secondary English Classrooms.
Chancellor Introduces Himself in Website Video
A video featuring new Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor John C. Cavanaugh is available on the PASSHE website.
Groundbreaking for Kovalchick Center to Be Rescheduled
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, originally set for October 9, is being rescheduled for another date this fall.
African American Cultural Center Annual Open House
The African American Cultural Center’s annual Open House takes place this Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and includes a special appearance by Caribbean steel-drum band Steel Impressions.
Sidewalk Closing at Grant and 11th
The sidewalk area at the corner of Grant and 11th (Foster Dining Hall side) will be closed on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
Lauber Serves as Faculty Fellow at National Association of Television Program Executives Conference
Erick Lauber served as an invited faculty fellow at the most recent National Association of Television Program Executives conference in Las Vegas.
Catch the New Issue of VOICE
See the new issue of VOICE, the Advisor Advocate newsletter, issued August 25, 2008.
Heider Presents on Technology Overload at International Multiconference
Kelly Heider presented “Technology Overload: How the New Face of Academic Libraries is Scaring College Students” at an Orlando conference.
New Identity System Gives IUP Fresh Look
New efforts in marketing and recruitment have led to a formalized system of graphic standards for IUP, bringing a new look to the traditional logo.