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Mathematics Department Congratulates Its May 2013 Graduates: The Mathematics Department held its commencement ceremony in Stright Hall on May 18, 2013, after the main university Commencement ceremony at Kovalchick Complex.
Students and Alumna Honored at Student Affairs in Higher Education Departmental Commencement: Several students and an alumna from the Department of Student Affairs in Higher Education were honored for exceptional accomplishments and contributions as part of the department’s Commencement 2013 events.
Townsend and Colleagues Name New Species of Pitviper to Honor Slain Conservationist: Josiah Townsend (Department of Biology) and graduate student Melissa Medina published a paper unveiling a stunning new species of bright green palm-pitviper from a threatened cloud forest in northern Honduras.
Women’s Conference Registration Deadline Approaching: The deadline to register for the annual Women’s Conference on May 29 is this Thursday. Workshops on topics from urban gardening to iPhones to exercise and healthy eating will be offered.
Matching Gift from ExxonMobil Brings More than $25,000 to IUP: Thanks to gifts from alumni who are ExxonMobil employees, IUP received more than $25,000 in additional funds through the corporation’s matching gift program.
Mathematics Department Scholarships Awarded in Spring 2013: The Mathematics Department awarded scholarships at its annual Awards Banquet on May 10, 2013.
Construction Alert: Beginning June 17, the intersection of 11th and Grant streets will be closed for approximately three weeks to accommodate a steam line replacement.
Bowers to Receive University Senate Distinguished Faculty Award: Fredalene Barletta Bowers, chairperson of the Department of Human Development and Environmental Studies, will receive the 2013 University Senate Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching.
Pittsburgh Advancement Officer Named Woman of Excellence: Debra Valentine-Gray, IUP’s Pittsburgh regional advancement officer, has been named a 2013 Woman of Excellence by the New Pittsburgh Courier.
OB Sim Lab Receives Help from Bork Family Fund: One of the IUP nursing simulation labs has received a boost from the Bork Family Fund, administered through the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies.
Museum Sets Summer 2013 Hours: The University Museum at IUP will be open to the public during summer 2013.

Full-Time July 8 Police Academy Test Date: The Criminal Justice Training Center will offer another test for the full-time police academy at IUP on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. The academy starts July 8.
Library Reference Services Available During Summer Sessions: During all three Summer Sessions, librarians will be available to answer research and library–related questions.
Anthropology Faculty and Students Participate in Society for American Archaeology Meeting: Anthropology faculty members Francis Allard, Beverly Chiarulli, Ben Ford, Phillip Neusius, and Sarah Neusius participated in the 78th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology held in Honolulu, Hawaii, April 3–7, 2013.
Bruno and Kramer to Discuss Bullying Behaviors Among Middle School Students: Michelle Bruno and Connie Kramer, Counseling Department, will present “From the School Yard to Cyber Space: A Follow-Up Study of Bullying Behaviors Amongst Middle School Students” at the Midwest Anti-Bullying Conference, June 5–6, 2013.
Phillips-Shyrock Published in U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Encyclopedia: Shannon Phillips-Shyrock, Curriculum and Instruction graduate student in the Department of Professional Studies in Education, was published in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Encyclopedia Of Camps And Ghettos, 1933–1945.
Kerry-Moran and Narey Present a New Approach for Struggling Learners in Reading Areas: Kelli Jo Kerry-Moran, Professional Studies in Education, and alumna Marilyn Narey presented a workshop, “Going Multimodal with Reader’s Theater: An Innovative New Approach Combining Effective Differentiated Reading and Writing Strategies to Develop Diverse Learners’ Fluency FOR Comprehension,” at the International Reading Association annual meeting on April 20, 2013.
Admissions Visitations During Break: The Undergraduate Admissions Office welcomes visitors to campus during the break before summer sessions begin.
Women’s Leadership Award Winners for 2013: IUP Women’s Leadership Award recipients are selected for their outstanding campus leadership experience, academic excellence, and community achievements.
Welcome to Laura Delbrugge as Provost Associate: The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that beginning June 10, 2013, Laura Delbrugge will serve as provost associate.
Larkin Receives Additional Funding for Golden-Winged Warbler Project: Jeffery Larkin, Department of Biology, received a grant from the American Bird Conservancy for his project, “Golden-Winged Warbler Breeding and Habitat Coordination.”