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Who Benefits from the IUP Legacy Gala? Our Students: Think the IUP Legacy Gala is just another black-tie affair? Think again. This annual fundraising event helps to support fellowships, scholarships, and study-abroad experiences for our students.
2010 Common Freshman Reader Announced: Provost Gerald Intemann is pleased to announce “Nickel and Dimed,” by Barbara Ehrenreich, as the 2010–2011 Common Freshman Reader.
Open House Kicks Off New Center for Student Success: The Center for Student Success will host an Open House on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, in Pratt Hall from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Intended for all IUP students, faculty, and administrative staff, the Open House will unveil the university’s efforts at creating a centralized system of academic support services, marketed as a “one-stop” shop for students who are looking to enhance their academic experience.
“Rethinking Afghanistan” Subject of Next Six O’Clock Series: Consequences of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan will be discussed at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2010, in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room as part of Six O’Clock Series.
Census Bus Coming to IUP March 16: “Constitution,” a U.S. Census road-tour bus, will be in front of the Hadley Union Building on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from noon to 5:00 p.m. The tour aims to boost awareness about the importance of participating in the census.
Dietetics Students to Discuss Benefits of Locally Grown Food on Radio: Why we should eat locally grown food will be discussed by graduate students in the Food and Nutrition Department’s dietetics internship program on WDAD radio, 1450 AM, at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
“Successful Aging” the Focus of Upcoming IUP Cares Program: IUP Cares will present “Successful Aging: Preparing for Life’s Transitions” on April 30 in the Hadley Union Building. Marilyn Brooks, retired health reporter for WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, will be the keynote presenter.
New Website Feature: Introducing the Event Details Box: This week, the Web Team is introducing a new page element: the event details box. Find out what it’s for and how to use it.
Farnsworth and Student Present at Geological Society of America Meeting: Dr. Katie Farnsworth and Ellen Lamont (’10), Department of Geoscience, are each presenting their research at the annual Northeast-Southeast Joint Regional Meeting of the Geological Society of America in Baltimore, Maryland.
Collins to Perform Ewazen Concerto with Johnstown Symphony Orchestra: IUP Music Department faculty member Dr. Zach Collins will perform Eric Ewazen’s “Concerto for Tuba” with the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center in Johnstown, Pa.
Save Energy Tip: Energy Conservation Simplified: Here are the basic guidelines for energy conservation through money-saving habits.
Transition to Direct Loan Program Coming in Summer 2010: Federal legislation is pending that, if passed as written, would require all schools in the U.S. to participate in the William D. Ford Direct Loan (DL) program.
Farabaugh, Journalism Department, Successfully Defends Doctoral Dissertation: Pat Farabaugh, a full-time temporary faculty member in the Journalism Department, successfully defended his doctoral dissertation February 26, 2010. His thesis is “Carl McIntire and His Crusade against the Fairness Doctrine.”
Alumni Reception at American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Professional Development Conference in Baltimore: The Safety Sciences Department will host our annual Alumni Reception at the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Professional Development Conference (PDC) in Baltimore.
Changes to the Safety Sciences Job Opportunity Page: We have made some exciting changes to our Safety Sciences Job Opportunity page on the Web! Employers and recruiters can now post their own full-time, internship, and co-op positions.
Summer Sessions Present Great Opportunity: Whether your son or daughter wants to get ahead of schedule or take a lighter load during the regular academic year, Summer Sessions at IUP can help.
Spirit Day to Support Men’s Basketball: In support of the IUP men’s basketball team, Friday, March 12, has been declared Crimson and Gray Spirit Day.
Internships with Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities: The Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities offers paid summer internships at many of America's leading corporations. These companies are members of the National Business and Disability Council and are proactive in recruiting qualified people with disabilities.

Festival of Women Composers Presents Finale Concert: The Lively Arts at IUP, with the Department of Music, will present the Festival of Women Composers Finale Concert as part of its Sound Choices series on Saturday, March 20, 2010. The concert will begin at 8:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center.
Special Twentieth-Anniversary IUP Business Golf Classic: Please mark your calendar for Monday, July 12, 2010, for the special twentieth anniversary IUP Business Golf Classic.
Public Service Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities: The Washington Center (TWC) is pleased to announce an increase in scholarships for participants in the Summer 2010 Public Service Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities in Washington, D.C. The TWC will provide full TWC housing scholarships for selected students with disabilities in the amount of $3,540 this summer.
Save the Date: Next Homeland Security Presentation on April 7: Announcing the second in a series of Murtha Institute of Homeland Security presentations. On Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center, Folger Dining Hall.
First Homeland Security Presentation a Huge Success: The IUP Murtha Institute for Homeland Security, in collaboration with the Department of Criminology, provided the first in a series of homeland security presentations on March 4, 2010, in the Crimson Event Center of Folger Dining Hall. This event was open to all IUP students, faculty, and staff and was a huge success, with 214 in attendance.
Fake Anti-Virus Software Scams on the Rise: In its first Consumer Threat Alert, McAfee warns of “Scareware” fake antivirus software. Find out how scammers are trying to “sell” fake security software in this consumer threat alert from McAfee.
Music Department Announces “Music Student for a Day” Program: The IUP Music Department invites high school musicians in grades 9 through 12 to experience a day being a college music major by registering for the first Music Student for a Day program on March 31, 2010.
Half-Price Registration for Recreation and Fitness Classes: Thinking about signing up for a Recreation and Fitness class but never got around to it? Now is the time! Get half-price on all of the Mind and Body (Yoga), Water Aerobic (different classes every night of the week), and Dance Instruction (Zumba, Tap, Ballet, Jazz) classes.
St. Patrick’s Day Splash’n Bash: Come to the St. Patrick's Day Splash’n Bash on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Zink Hall Pool and Gyms.
Spring 2010 Basic Vehicle Rescue Course Offered: Registration is available for the spring Basic Vehicle Rescue course, offered by Emergency Services Training. The program begins March 30, 2010.
Paternostro Bayles Testifies about Bill to License Personal Trainers: Dr. Madeline Paternostro Bayles of the Department of Health and Physical Education testified in early March 2010 before the Maryland State House of Delegates, representing the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Norris and Students Present Literacy Research Workshop in Pittsburgh: Dr. Linda Norris, of IUP’s English department, and MATE graduate students Jodi DelSignore and Rachel Thomas presented their workshop, “Literacy Research that Matters to Us: Graduate Students and Mentors Discuss Methodologies and Secondary English Teaching and Learning.”
U.S. Census Tour to Visit Campus: The U.S. Census Road Tour will visit campus Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Hadley Union Building. On March 15, every household will receive a census form. Everyone is urged to participate.
Cherokee Recording Artist Michael Jacobs to Perform: Award-winning Cherokee contemporary recording artist Michael Jacobs will perform Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Beard Auditorium, Stouffer Hall.
Third Annual IUP Day at Kennywood: Be part of the fun at the third annual IUP Day at Kennywood on July 25, 2010.
Hamer Receives College Reading and Learning Association Grant: Dr. Arden Hamer, Department of Developmental Studies, received a grant from the College Reading and Learning Association for her research project.
Save Energy Tip: Spread the Word about Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency: Tell family, friends, and neighbors that energy efficiency is good for their homes, the economy, and the environment because it lowers greenhouse gas emissions, reduces air pollution, and saves money.