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Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT

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Summer 2012

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Spring 2012

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Fall–Winter 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

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Summer 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The Debt Dilemma The average debt load for an IUP student is slightly higher than the national average. If IUP’s tuition is relatively low, why is the student debt load relatively high?

Spring 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Don’t Say ‘Shush’ Libraries aren’t just for book borrowing anymore, according to Luis Gonzalez, IUP’s new dean of libraries. IUP By the Numbers Change

Fall-Winter 2010

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

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Summer 2010

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

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Winter 2010

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

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Fall 2009

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Magazine: Digitizing Old Mine Maps • Staying Positive in the Face of Constant Surgery • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington • IUP is a Campus of Historical Landmarks • And more

Summer 2009

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Accumulated Achievement The Robert E. Cook Honors College has graduated ten classes and established a record of success. And, yet, its eyes are on still greater prizes in the future.

Spring 2009

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Magazine: Donna Brazile Looks Beyond the 2008 Election • Harpo Productions’ Jonathan Sinclair • Jason Capizzi Joined the Steelers’ Super Bowl Victory • Progress and Preeminence—or Not: Interview with Physics Department Chair • And more

Winter 2009

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Magazine Winter 2009: Breaking New Ground for the KCAC • First Person: Working With Gorillas • John Wingfield: Head Coach of the U.S. Olympic Diving Team • Steelers’ Harrison, Holmes Head to Harrisburg • And more

Fall 2008

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Magazine Fall 2008: Residence Hall Named for Susan Delaney • New IUP Performing Arts Center • Tracey Heading Toward All-Time IUP Record • The Ability to Take a Punch • And more

Summer 2008

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Magazine Summer 2008: The Conscientious Corporation • First IUP Legacy Gala • Honors College Chronicles • The Road to Success for IUP Baseball • And more

Spring 2008

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Magazine Spring 2008: The New Sutton Suites • Too Few Teachers for Too Few Nurses • More than a Wedding • Nutrition Beyond Borders • Distinguished Alumni Awards • And more

Winter 2008

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Magazine Winter 2008: Jack Wagner’s Long Road to IUP • Eberly Executives • Honors College Chronicles • Field Hockey's Best Season and Worst Ending • And more

Fall 2007

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Magazine Fall 2007: Marla Sabo: From Colver to Couture • Alumni and Friends: For Love, Not Money • Suites Are a Campus Hub • ‘The World’s Fastest Tuba Player’ • And more

Summer 2007

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Magazine Summer 2007: The YouTube Guy • Residential Revival: Two Opening, Three More Going Up • The Honors College Chronicles • Bookends • Hawks Soar in the Postseason • And more

Spring 2007

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Magazine Spring 2007: KCAC: The Future Arrives • The Clarks’ Fundraising Concert • The Honors College Chronicles • Distinguished Alumni Awards 2007 • Bobsledding Toward the 2010 Olympics • And more

Winter 2007

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Magazine Winter 2007: Residential Revival II • Sleuthing Out Cyber-Crime • Soldier Sisters • The Honors College Chronicles • Pittsburgh Penguins’ Head Trainer • And more

Fall 2006

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP becomes an All-Steinway School • CBS News correspondent Stephanie Lambidakis • Beyond Expectations at IUP • Honors College Chronicles • Capital Campaign update • A new home for IUP at Monroeville • And More

Summer 2006

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Director of the Institute for Advanced Technology • Eric Slebodnik Memorial Scholarship • Residential Revival Groundbreaking • Honros College Chronicles • New Vice-presidential Team • And More

Spring 2006

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Arriving Early at the Finish Line • The Residential Revival Begins • Red Cross: The Best of Many Worlds • And more

Winter 2006

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Geography Lesson Frank Cignetti put IUP on the map. The Explorer Tim Cejka is president of ExxonMobil Exploration Company. The Picture of Health

Fall 2005

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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Summer 2005

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Where Greats Have Gathered Two of the university's most distinctive and most historic structures will be joined. The University's Living Room Campus improvments will add immeasurably

Spring 2005

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

'I Want to Go to the Top' Chris Higbee started playing the violin when he was seven years old, because he liked a girl and wanted to impress her. Fast

Winter 2005

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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Fall 2004

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Student Experience The years spend at IUP can change student's lives and determine their destinies. The experience is also one that is worthy of investment. Beyond the Books

Summer 2004

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Seeing is Believing IUP faculty members Bob and Kathleen Millward encourage teachers to teach history through the art of Robert Griffing, John Buxton, and others. Touch of Success Canadian

Winter-Spring 2004

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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Fall 2003

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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Summer 2003

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Winter-Spring 2003

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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Fall 2002

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Clarks It takes a lot of love to look forward to the same job after nearly twenty years.

Summer 2002

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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Winter-Spring 2002

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Fall 2001

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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Summer 2001

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Letters Letters to the Editor, featuring revisit to the Breezedale of the '40s

Spring 1993

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Passions and Pretensions Beautiful survivor of a world we have lost, Breezedale whispers stories of dreams realized and dreams dashed.

Spring 1989

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A Victorian Beauty Finds Fulfillment as an Alumni Center You wonder, if houses could talk, what Breezedale would say. It would probably say it’s pretty lucky.

On Top of Marcellus

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Faculty and students in geoscience, chemistry, safety sciences, sociology, geography and regional planning, and more disciplines team up to benefit both the gas industry and the communities in which drilling occurs.

Alumni on the Admissions Beat

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

About forty alumni partner with the Admissions Office to help recruit good students at college fairs in their region. And love it.

The Johnson and Johnson of Art

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

When George Johnson made lithographic prints, his wife, Julie, often did the sponging, wetting the stone to make sure the ink stuck only to the image area. When he wanted to preserve the old Elkin house, where he started the

There for Life’s End

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

firstEveryone has heard them. Tales of people with the most personal confrontations with death folks with out of body experiences, who see the bright light and return to tell about it. Bob Anderson has heard stories like that. Hundreds, actually,

Just Like Old Times

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

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Performance Has Its Rewards

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Double the Impact Gifts to the Foundation for IUP made through IUP’s Office of Annual Giving carry more impact this year than ever. One of the performance measures that could step up IUP’s

Lesson Plan: Teacher Diversity

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT

With African American men holding about only 1 percent of schoolteacher positions in the nation, Professor Bob Millward is leading a regional effort to recruit qualified applicants to teacher preparation programs.

Young Donors: Students Are Boosting Their IUP Philanthropy. What Gives?

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Brand conscious and inspired by alumni giving, today’s students see the connection between IUP success and their own. They’ll take it from there.

The Press and the Passion: Susan Snyder ’85 on Winning the 2012 Pulitzer Prize

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Snyder gives the back story on the Philadelphia Inquirer series on school violence: 20 months of work; countless sleepless nights; many resulting changes in the schools--and, ultimately, one bottle of champagne poured in jubilance over her head.

The Long-Shot Season: In 1979, the Soccer Team Was Sinking. Then Came Trevor.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Striker Trevor Gladden arrived like a meteor from England, and took a struggling team all the way to nationals, leaving a trail of dropped jaws.

Crimson Core: Alumni Association Board Officers, and How They Got That Way

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Mike Staub ‘80, Phil Carrai ’83, Sandy Koeppl Barsotti ’87, and Matt Konetschni ’95, ‘98M took different roads to one destination: a deep commitment to serving IUP.

Mainframe to Mobile App: 50 Years of Computing at IUP

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Since the first IBM mainframe was installed in Clark Hall in 1963, computing has evolved at lightning speed and brought huge changes to IUP, from the end of arena registration to the imminent launch of a mobile app.

Silent Generation at College: Bob Henger ’63 Shares His Story

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:00:00 GMT

In his retirement, Bob Henger decided to preserve his life experiences as a member of the Silent Generation in a book, The Silent Generation, 1925-1945, in which he devotes an entire chapter to his years at Indiana State College. While the book was intended for family and friends, Henger allowed IUP Magazine to share excerpts from the chapter “The College Years, 1959-1963.”

Ready for the Challenge

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:00:00 GMT

President Michael Driscoll Michael A. Driscoll starts as IUP's new president today, July 1, after six years at the University of Alaska Anchorage. He says wonderful things about his former

Humanities and Social Sciences to Get High-Tech New Home

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:00:00 GMT

With plans to break ground this spring on a building with leading-edge journalism labs, media room, and regional planning studio, IUP looks to the collaborative, digital future of the humanities and social studies.

Small Business Development Center: Big Results

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:00:00 GMT

About 700 companies have turned to the SBDC team for key help writing business plans, finding funding, conducting marketing research, and more.

Tennis Slams a Winner with Change of Direction Year

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:00:00 GMT

How did coach Larry Peterson take a struggling program to a record 22-8 season, the NCAA II round of 16, and a historic 29th national ranking? Can you say “drive” in five languages?

Lively Arts: Putting Stars in Students’ Eyes

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Nicole Gillotti sat on the stage, holding her violin, amazed that she was about to perform with a Broadway legend. The sophomore Music Education major would never have guessed when she entered IUP that she would share the stage with

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Nine alumni received Distinguished Alumni Awards and an alumni couple was recognized with Volunteer of the Year honors.

Networking in New York

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Seventy students recently took part in a New York City networking event organized by IUP’s Office of Alumni Relations and alumni in New York City.

David Concannon ‘88's Titanic Adventures

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

David Concannon has never regretted turning his back on a certain toilet paper price-fixing case. In a roundabout way, it led him to the wreck of the Titanic.

Wisnicki Finds Livingstone

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

main content hereLivingstone chronicled almost 30 years of his travels in Africa, penning letters and journals from the rough notes he kept and relying on Arab traders and others to help relay his manuscripts back to his publishers. It’s what

From Power Punch to Power Lunch: Leland Hardy ’84

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

In 1984, his senior year at IUP, Leland Hardy made a deal with himself. He would try out for the Olympic boxing team, and, if he made it, he would pursue a career as a professional athlete. If not, he

How to Make a Culinary Artist

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

As Chef Albert Wutsch made his way to the beef lab, he stopped to wish the best of luck to a student who was leaving the program. He told her that she should call him if he could do anything to assist her in the future. He meant it

The Sum of Student Community Service

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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Message from the President

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

As David Werner's tenure as IUP’s interim president nears completion, his focus turns to welcoming IUP's new president, Michael Driscoll.

Punxsutawney’s Holistic Approach

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The team at IUP’s Punxsutawney campus is working to ease the transition to higher education and lay the foundation for university success.

Call of the Wild

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Alaskan Gus Guenther is many things: dogsledder, commercial salmon fisherman, carpenter, former newspaper reporter—and now IUP alumnus.

A Season to Remember

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The IUP softball team had its best season in school history, bringing Ruth Podbielski, a champion of women’s athletics at IUP, to tears along the way.

Alumni Family Tree

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

John Johnson’s family tree has deep IUP roots, including more than forty IUP alumni, many of them also professors.

Message from the President

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

President’s Message: This edition of IUP Magazine is different for reasons you will find obvious—and some that may not be so obvious.

The White-Tail Effect

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Rising deer populations in Pennsylvania forests largely control what plants and insects are available for other animals to eat, Biology professor Tim Nuttle has found.

In the Noh

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Two graduates of the Department of Theater and Dance spent part of their summer performing noh, an old Japanese stage art, in Japan, China, and Hong Kong.

Red and Blue Alumni in Congress

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

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The Student Debt Dilemma

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

0 text By Regan Houser Illustration by Michael Maskarinec In the wave of announcements of funding cuts to education on national and state levels, the media buzz is loud and

America’s Nutrition Cheerleader

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

0 text By Jennifer Reeger Photography by Chris Hollis, ECU With the nation’s obesity epidemic growing at an alarming rate, Sylvia Escott Stump is more certain than ever of her

PSAC Swimmer of the Year

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

0 text By Bob Fulton Photography by Keith Boyer Like a suspect under interrogation, worn down by persistent questioning, Jackie Hynson couldn’t help blurting out a confession. She was guilty—of

Kovalchick Complex Staying Busy

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The Kovalchick Complex opened in March, and its first few months were marked by nearly constant activity. There were big events in the Ed Fry Arena and smaller ones—like an appearance by comedian Rob Riggle—in Toretti Auditorium. The Harlem Globetrotters

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Eight alumni were honored with 2011 Distinguished Alumni Awards at an April gala sponsored by the IUP Alumni Association. Biographies of the winners with more details than are presented here are accessible from the Distinguished Alumni Awards website. From commissioning

Finding Love at IUP

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

By Marilyn Kukula In the fall of 1948, Barbara Anderson (now Laughlin) ’51, M’78, a sophomore Elementary Education major, walked into the original Leonard Hall and found the room for her general psychology class. She saw an empty seat toward

Don’t Say ‘Shush’

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT

IUP’s libraries are evolving, and in the future, Dean Luis Gonzalez hopes they will be areas of collaboration and comtemplation.

Ten Years of Change: IUP By the Numbers

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT

0 summary Ten Years After By Karen Gresh Change is hard to gauge at an institution that’s nearly 136 years old. Sometimes, when one walks through the Oak Grove, IUP

Kovalchick Complex Opening

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex opened right on schedule.

Serafini’s Million-Dollar Gift

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Alumnus Terry Serafini’s one-million-dollar gift will establish two scholarships, as well as fund renovations to Eberly’s atrium.

Run to Glory

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT

The 1925 Normal School relay team overcame many obstacles—mud, delay, and more—to make a run for glory and win at the Penn Relays.

Professor in Afghanistan

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT

There’s nothing like a six-month deployment to a combat zone to zap things into perspective.

IUP Proud

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT

The Ambassadors is a student group that was formed in 1993 to promote interaction between students and alumni.

A Sense of Hope

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

IUP’s Promise Plus program brings Pittsburgh students and their parents to campus for an exercise in imagination. They learn to envision themselves as collegiate scholars.

Oceans in Deep

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Even before last spring’s oil-rig catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, oceans were in danger. Two IUP professors talk about what can be done to restore them to health.

Quantum Leap

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Nafee Harris has won more national championships than any IUP athlete—ever. And, he won’t graduate until May. In his first leap at IUP, in fact, he broke the school record.

Double Vision

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Last spring, IUP’s University Museum hosted Paint & Pixels, an exhibition of Ron Donoughe’s oil paintings and Don Donoughe’s graphic design. The artists are identical twins; both graduated from IUP’s College of Fine Arts in 1980.

IUP by the Numbers

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

IUP is hitting the pavement hard in an effort to make up the shortfall. Those who make philanthropic commitments to IUP might wonder how their contributions are used.

Reunions Sweet as Capitol Rolls

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

IUP graduates are reconnecting somewhere at least once a week.

Cliffside

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

383Assumptions about state universities and their funding aren’t always accurate. And an unpleasant surprise is lurking just ahead.By Jennifer Reeger Illustrations by David Raymond These are difficult and challenging times for higher education institutions, not only in Pennsylvania but throughout

Leaders Made Here

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

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Serving Justice

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Agent Jason Wick ’88 is an excellent interviewer, but he isn’t seeking qualified applicants. He is on the trail of truth.

Magic in a Bottle

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The 2009–2010 men’s basketball team won more games than any other and competed on national television for the Division II crown.

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Eight alumni were honored with 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Then and Now

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

A lot has changed at IUP over 135 years. These photos compare a few campus vistas of today with how they looked in the fifties, sixties, seventies, and eighties.

Saved by the Bell

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

When her life was in turmoil—when she had neither a home nor hope—Lauren Fisher desperately needed salvation. She found it in the strangest of places. A boxing ring.

IUP by the Numbers

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

In Fall 2009, IUP experienced its all time greatest enrollment. Here is a summary of enrollment throughout the institution’s 135 years.

Namedroppers

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

IUP’s annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, plus other newsworthy IUP athletes

Mentors and Achievements

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Highlights about IUP faculty members, past and present, plus various notable awards and honors

‘Where Pap Worked’

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

For decades, miners faced the risk of tunneling into an abandoned mine, filled with water or lethal gas, because no one knew it was there. IUP’s Institute for Mine Mapping, Archival Procedures, and Safety is helping to prevent future mine disasters by digitizing old mine maps and entering them in an on-line, searchable database.

Remnants of Coal Culture

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Tennessee Ernie Ford described it best in “Sixteen Tons” when he sang, “Saint Peter, don’t you call me ’cause I can’t go. I owe my soul to the company store.”

Staying Positive

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The journey from Laura Kline’s Kittanning home to Pittsburgh was not for a job or a summer internship, but rather for something Kline, thirty-one, has grown accustomed to—surgery.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The remake of the 1939 film classic paralleled the original in one respect: a storybook ending. Gavin Smith, an IUP junior, overcame the odds to win the NCAA Division II golf tournament.

IUP By the Numbers

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP is one of four regional universities included in Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation’s second Western Pennsylvania Campus Heritage Study.

Accumulated Achievement

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Robert E. Cook Honors College has graduated ten classes and established a record of success. And, yet, its eyes are on still greater prizes in the future.

Beyond the Groundhog

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Elaine Light’s lifetime experiences and accomplishments could easily fill a book. She would probably prefer it to be a cookbook.

Salute to Regional Achievers

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP celebrated its second annual Legacy Gala in April at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Music Hall Foyer.

Name Droppers

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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‘This Is Your Moment’

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Donna Brazile, CNN commentator and chair of the Democratic National Committee’s Voting Rights Institute,spoke in Eberly Auditorium at the end of January.

‘A Right Fit’

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

This is an exciting time for Jonathan Sinclair and other members of Harpo Productions, Inc.’s television development department.

Right Place, Right Time

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Should Jason Capizzi have reason to define lucky, he won’t need a dictionary. A quick glance in the mirror will suffice.

Progress and Preeminence—or Not

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP Physics Department Chair and University Professor Devki Talwar answered questions posed by IUP Magazine.

Breaking New Ground

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

University and regional leaders broke ground in November for the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. At the same time, YouTube cofounder and CEO Chad Hurley ’99 announced a million-dollar gift to name the complex’s arena for his IUP track and field coach.

First Person: Gorilla Days

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Gorillas, the largest of the living primates, are the next closest living relatives to humans after the chimpanzee species. Jodi Kissinger Carrigan ’01 works with the gorillas in the Primate Department at Zoo Atlanta.

Going Places

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

John Wingfield earned three degrees at IUP in the eighties and embarked on a road that led directly to Beijing National Stadium, where last August he marched with the rest of the U.S. Olympic contingent as head coach of the diving team.

Harrison, Holmes Head to Harrisburg

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Two current members of the Pittsburgh Steelers will sign autographs Sunday, February 22, at the IUP Alumni Association’s sports card show at the Harrisburg Mall.

In Good Company

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Susan Delaney never dreamed a building on IUP’s campus would bear her name. In fact, she was a little surprised to find herself spending a lifetime in Indiana, a town that has benefited immeasurably from her presence.

Center Stage

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Years in the making and even more years in the dreaming, the IUP Performing Arts Center has become a reality. The center amplifies the impact of Fisher Auditorium and Waller Hall and graces the Oak Grove with a glittering new landmark.

Run Silent

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Barring disaster, Jahzinga Tracey will probably break Cathy Torchia’s record mark as IUP’s all-time leading scorer in women’s basketball. But don't look for Tracey to celebrate in any conspicuous manner. She may, in fact, seem a little embarrassed by all the fuss.

The Ability to Take a Punch

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

The boxing exploits of John Kostas are legendary—not only at his alma mater, but also in the U.S. Marine Corps. A story from the Marine Corps News depicts his colorful and long life story and describes why the Guiness Book of World Records has shown interest.

The Conscientious Corporation

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Recently retired as president and chief executive officer of a multibilliondollar company, Richard Macedonia ’66 created a legacy of progress in diversity and inclusion. He was also instrumental in the company’s Stop Hunger initiative, its main charitable cause.

First of its Kind

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

The inaugural Legacy Gala in Pittsburgh generated $144,000 in revenue, with the net proceeds destined for the University Fund for Academic Excellence. The occasion also marked the first time Presidential Legacy Awards were given, with four alumni among the recipients.

Ready to Go (Again)

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Gina Russo and Justin Eppley are two recent graduates of IUP’s Robert E. Cook Honors College who have enjoyed outstanding experiences on an international
scale. Russo, in fact, is the tenth IUP student since 1996 to receive a Fulbright Scholar award.

The Road to Success

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Jeff Ditch’s road to success wound its way along the highways and byways of the Keystone State. His heroic recruitment efforts provided the edge that
took the Crimson Hawks from the bottom of the NCAA to as high as No. 24 in the Division II poll and to the PSAC playoffs.

New, Yet Somehow Familiar

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

When Phase III of the Residential Revival is completed next year, at least one building may seem eerily familiar.

Too Few Teachers for Too Few Nurses

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Within the next year, IUP will welcome students to its new doctoral program in nursing.

More than a Wedding

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

When Katie Bailey was planning her April 2007 wedding to Owen McCabe, a friend told her about the I Do Foundation.

Nutrition Beyond Borders

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Most people’s daily lives include sleep, social interaction, and food. The last is most important to junior Dietetics major and Robert E. Cook Honors College member Janelle Porter.

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Twelve alumni were honored with 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards at an early-April gala sponsored by the IUP Alumni Association.

The Long Shot

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Jack Wagner, Pennsylvania's auditor general, had two interests growing up in Pittsburgh: playing football and shooting pool.

Eberly Executives

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

The Executive-in-Residence Program brings successful executives to campus for up to a week.

Honors College Chronicles

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Updates about students in the Robert E. Cook Honors College.

A Dream Deferred

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

The best season in IUP field hockey history ended in the worst kind of way.

A Matter of Style

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

From Colver to couture, Marla Sabo continues her trek through high-fashion retail.

For Love, Not Money

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Each year, scores of alumni and friends of the university serve in volunteer leadership capacities.

Suites Are a Campus Hub

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

IUP students don’t need to live in the Suites on Grant to benefit from the many new facilities.

Band(man) on the Run

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

No PSAC runner has ever beaten Sean Strauman, a four-time All-American and possibly the world’s fastest tuba player.

The YouTube Guy

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

As an IUP student in the late nineties, Chad Hurley, co-founder of YouTube, didn’t focus on finding a career that would make him a lot of money.

Two Opening, Three More Going Up

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

As the Suites on Grant prepare for occupancy, ground is already broken for the second phase of IUP’s Residential Revival.

The Honors College Chronicles

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

“I’ve long been an admirer of the Cook Honors College. I am convinced there is no place like it in the United States at this time...”

Bookends

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Publications by IUP alumni and faculty members

Hawks Soar in the Postseason

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

The women’s basketball team’s 24-9 season was highlighted by a PSAC championship and a pair of NCAA Division II tournament victories.

The Future Arrives

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell was among special guests at a celebration of progress on the $41-million Indiana Regional Convocation Center.

Distinguished Indeed

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Clarks, recipients of the 2004 Distinguished Alumni Award, demonstrated ongoing support for IUP by raising more than $25,000 in a benefit concert for a new recording studio in the renovated Cogswell Hall, home to the Department of Music.

The Honors College Chronicles

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Updates from the Robert E. Cook Honors College

Distinguished Alumni Awards 2007

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Ten alumni were honored with 2007 Distinguished Alumni Awards at a March 31 gala sponsored by the IUP Alumni Association.

The Ultimate Thrill Ride

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Brian Spickler is brakeman on the four-man bobsled team that captured top honors in January at the United States Bobsled National Championships.

Residential Revival II

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Phase II of IUP’s sweeping housing transformation takes shape this spring, with the demolition of Langham, Mack, Stewart, and Turnbull halls.

Cyber Sleuth

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

More than twenty years after he began a career with the FBI, Dan Larkin is leading the charge against a modern-day scourge—cyber criminals who cost consumers and industries billions of dollars every year.

Soldier Sisters

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Twenty-three-year-old sisters Kathy and Jenny Conn took three semesters off from their classes at IUP when they were called upon by the Army National Guard to train for service in Iraq.

The Honors College Chronicles

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Updates from the Robert E. Cook Honors College.

Icy Hot

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Chris Stewart can identify with the lucky stiff who splurges on a Vegas vacation with his Lotto winnings, only to hit a jackpot in the first casino he enters.

Message From the President

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Beyond Expectations—The academic year is well under way, and great things are happening at IUP.

Sound Investment

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

IUP joins the exclusive ranks of All-Steinway Schools—educational institutions that use only pianos produced by the Steinway Company.

The Honors College Chronicles

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Updates from the Robert E. Cook Honors College

On the Justice Beat

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

The voice of IUP alumna and CBS News correspondent Stephanie Lambidakis is regularly heard around the world.

Volunteers Energize Campaign

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Many alumni and friends were not just donors but also served as volunteers during the recently concluded capital campaign.

From the Ground Up

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

The ceremonial groundbreaking for the Residential Revival had barely concluded before the actual groundbreaking started.

Across the Tracks

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Harry Fair has worked with world-renowned scientists and advised statesmen and military figures at the highest levels.

The Team Takes the Field

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

In the Spring semester, President Tony Atwater completed formation of his vice-presidential team.

Honors College Chronicles

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Updates from the Robert E. Cook Honors College.

Echoes of Iraq

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Eric Slebodnik, who once worked to raise support for the university, has now himself become the subject of a memorial scholarship appeal.

Always on the Run

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Although her running career began at thirty, she regularly humbled competitors ten years her junior.

The Revival Begins

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Even before Commencement this spring, demolition of three campus buildings will begin.

Detroit Detour

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

An IUP alumnus is also one of the highest executives at General Motors.

Mine Maps Just a Search Away

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

IUP is playing a role in making Pennsylvania coal mines safer while preserving their heritage.

Geography Lesson

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

He majored in biology at Indiana State College, but it was geography that Frank Cignetti truly mastered in his twenty years as football coach at IUP. After all, he put the school on the map.

The Explorer

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Instead of becoming an Earth Science teacher, Tim Cejka is president of ExxonMobil Exploration Company.

The Picture of Health

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Documenting surgical procedures with a camera might seem odd, but it’s a common practice for IUP athletic training students.

What Is a Physiatrist?

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

As a doctor, when your favorite patients are ballroom dancers, stroke victims, and amputees, you’re most likely a physiatrist.

Parents in Prison

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

One of the greatest pleasures in Mary Harwick’s life comes during her trips to Pittsburgh’s Allegheny County Jail. Every Friday, Harwick visits the women housed there, offering them advice and counsel and hope.

Dream Job

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Baltimore Ravens cheerleader candidate Molly Shattuck was only answering an innocent request. Asked during an interview to tell the judges a little something about herself, Shattuck’s response was so shocking that a woman on the panel gasped audibly.

President’s Message

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Historic strides have been made in improving instructional facilities at IUP’s two regional campuses.

The Front Page

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

“What does it mean to be a citizen of a nation that is at war? What are my options for making my voice heard? How do we maintain civil discourse when we disagree?”

Where Greats Have Gathered

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Two of the university's most distinctive—and most historic—structures will be joined.

The University’s Living Room

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

President Tony Atwater describes a series of improvments will add immeasurably to the experience of theatergoers and other audiences at IUP.

The Front Page

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

A long time admirer of Ray Charles, IUP president Tony Atwater takes delight in the late musician’s final album. But it’s more than just the music.

Surprise Party

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

IUP finished third at the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division II national club tournament by surprising three top flight opponents. But the team the Indians surprised most might have been...IUP.

'I Want to Go to the Top'

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Chris Higbee started playing the violin when he was seven years old, because he liked a girl and wanted to impress her. She may well be impressed today with the success of the country band Higbee has put together.

IUP’s All-Time Most Dominant Team

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

IUP women’s tennis opponents in 1974 could identify with the army of Napoleon that marched on Moscow. They, too, were doomed to epic failure.

Fast Starters

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Marek Malopolski and Bartosz Ostrowski exploded onto the IUP swimming scene like Fourth of July fireworks, with flashes of brilliance that left spectators—and even their coach—agape in wonder.

A Name in Highlights

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Being around beautiful women, catfights, deception, and drama is all in a day’s work for Nicole Frank ’91.

“You Change the World, Kid by Kid”

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

When David Wilson ’66 decided to open his own school thirty years ago, he had in mind certain aspects of education that he had experienced—some he appreciated and some he thought he could have done better himself.

Pooling His Resources

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Jack Pidgeon looked as if he’d seen a ghost. But it wasn’t fright that overwhelmed him there on the deck of the Memorial Field House pool; it was disbelief.

Climbing to the Top

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Rutger Wiese and Adel Heder steered dark horses to the top in Fall 2004. Their teams fooled the experts and foiled a succession of favored foes to finish the season in the NCAA tournament.

A Spectacular Find in Cypriot Survey

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

It was a hot morning on the island of Cyprus as IUP senior Sara Fortnam studied the grassy terrain.

The Student Experience

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The student experience began this year for nearly three thousand freshmen with a hectic but exciting check in day, as nervous family members said their good byes.

Beyond the Books

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

A black rubber raft races through Youghiogheny River whitewater. The inexperienced crew is facing fast, high-water conditions from the spring runoff.

“A Leap of Imagination”

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

IUP has always been a place of opportunity, as exemplified by the McNair Scholars Program.

Courting Success

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Yvonne Niederbracht has enrolled in medical school in her native Germany, bent on becoming a healer. It’s an ironic choice, given all the suffering she caused while at IUP.

Seeing is Believing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The work of Bob Millward and Kathleen Werner Millward stands right between the Chinese proverb, “Teachers open the door; you enter by yourself,” and the Gail Godwin quote, “Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater.”

Touch of Success

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

When she banged her head against the wall in a heat of the 100 backstroke, Luci Plaxton dissolved in tears, convinced she’d blown her chance to reach the national finals.

Looking Back, Stepping Forward

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

As officials at IUP’s Armstrong Campus celebrate the first forty years of service to area residents, they look to a promising future.

Crime Story

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Shortly after Mike Sofelkanik graduated from IUP in 1988, he joined the police force of Maryland’s Montgomery County, just outside Washington.

After All the Flame

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley doubts that anyone ever wrote a poem immediately after winning a lottery. “But when people are going through deep trouble and they’re very distraught, they’ll go in their room in a quiet place and they express their deep emotion on a piece of paper,” she said.

Beyond the Books

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Sergeant Anthony Seybold and the other American soldiers on duty at the U.S. military installation in Vilseck, Germany, searched for hidden bombs, weapons, or contraband, knowing lives were at stake if a terrorist managed to get through their security check.

Above the Caption

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Happenings on and around campus

An American Life

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Derek Hodgson’s first look at what would ultimately be his adopted country was from the deck of the Mauritania.

Beyond the Books

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

A teen-age Girl Scout from Japan boards a plane for the United States. Although her English is shaky, her spirit of adventure is strong. She is traveling to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to take part in Arts Odyssey, a Girl Scout program.

Senior Class

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Anthony Zambotti caught senioritis last spring, but it was opposing batters who suffered most from the affliction.

Dealer in Downtown's Future

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Ric Clark’s office in lower manhattan has an unobstructed view of the sky and an occasional glimpse of the Hudson River. It was not always so. Before September 11, 2001, Clark’s office was in shade much of the time; his office windows looked directly into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

Running Mates

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Like a pair of fugitives from justice, Don and Tammy Slusser are still on the run. At an age when their contemporaries typically embrace more sedentary pursuits, these former IUP All-Americans continue searching for the next race to run.

The Miracle Workers

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Her IUP women’s basketball team lost three key players to season-ending injuries, was forced to rely heavily on four freshmen, and started 0-3 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference play. Handed a recipe for disaster, Sandy Thomas never expected to cook up a season to remember.

Grateful Reflection

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Outgoing IUP President Lawrence K. Pettit looks back on what may prove to have been a pivotal decade in the life of the university.

The Wired University

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

IUP has one of the most ambitious technology programs in Pennsylvania. Its branches have spread farther than many would suspect, and high-tech advances appear in many different forms throughout the university.

Beyond the Books

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Patrick McGinnis gets the choir’s attention and, with the movements of his hands, brings the music to life. The twenty-one-year-old IUP Management major from Pittsburgh directs the smooth, gospel sounds of the campus-based Voices of Joy choir.

Streak of Perfection

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

For eleven weeks of the 2002 season, the IUP football team worked with absolutely no margin for error. No losses is how the Indians responded to the challenge.

Fab Four Strikes Championship Chord

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Beatles took their final bow the same year Carmine Cortazzo took his final snap as an IUP quarterback. But mention the Fab Four to Cortazzo and the IUP volleyball coach might assume the reference is not to four mop-topped lads from Liverpool but to his first recruiting class.

The Clarks

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

It takes a lot of love to look forward to the same job after nearly twenty years. Not many people get the chance to experience that level of passion for their work. But the four men of the Clarks get to live it every day.

Home Work

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

In the mid-eighties, when Debra Bell's friends starting homeschooling their children, she was, in her own words, “appalled.” “But I liked what I saw in their children,” she said.

New Growth

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Symbolic of IUP history and tradition, the Oak Grove has long been at the heart of the campus.

Springboard to Success

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Talk about symbolism: Ruth Podbielski recalls a time when results of IUP women’s athletic events were buried on the obituary page of the local newspaper.

Beyond the Books

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Far from the Oak Grove and the IUP campus, senior Anna Nadgrodkiewicz had come to present her research findings on her native country of Poland at a conference at the University of Delhi South Campus.

Cast of Character

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The IUP basketball team celebrated one of the greatest seasons in school history, all the while celebrating its diversity.

Great Map, Great Gift

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

In 1850, 4,658 families lived in Indiana County. Although the county’s population has grown and thousands have moved in and out during the last 150 years, an 1856 map on display at IUP lists hundreds of landowners with family names still recognizable in the county.

HUB-ba! HUB-ba!

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

When the expanded Hadley Union Building (HUB) opened seventeen years ago, the IUP community marveled at the state-of-the-art facility. The new HUB expansion is a quantum step beyond the familiar red-bricked arched building.

Journey to the Titanic, Part 2

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

“Finally, at 12:30 p.m., my first glimpse of the Titanic is a section of her mast lying on the bottom north of the bow. Beyond that, the bottom rises sharply into a hill created by the force of the ship’s bow when it collided with the bottom eighty-eight years before.”

Junior Achievement

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Had they not given in to second thoughts, Laura Hall and Sara Raschiatore wouldn’t have been second to none last fall in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Fact is, they wouldn’t even have been in uniform.

Cybersecurity for the Masses

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Anyone can be a victim. Anybody who uses e-mail and has received a virus has been a victim of cybervandalism. Cybercrime—stalking, harassment, tampering, fraud, and theft of property or service—happens daily by way of the Internet.

Journey to the Titanic, Part 1

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

“It is shortly after 9 a.m. on July 29, 2000. I am descending in a slow spiral through freezing darkness to the wreck of the R.M.S. Titanic.”

Double Delight

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

On the final day of the NCAA Division II meet, sprinters Derek Brinkley and Amber Plowden brought two national titles to the IUP track and field program in a span of thirty minutes.

Remember Pearl Harbor

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The closest Larry Shedwick got to World War II action was as a Junior Commando. But he immersed himself in relics of wartime—particularly those that deal with Pearl Harbor.

Letters

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Letters to the editor

Beyond the Books

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Far from his home in Altoona, Ken Luciano stepped into an Italian boxing ring, facing Italy’s number one fighter in his weight class.

Spiritual Journey

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

One of the most important days in Barbara Aiello’s life was the birth of her daughter, Rosanna, not only for the joy of motherhood but because of a gift of four small items from her father.

The Happy Man

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

When you hear that golden voice, a voice made for radio, you know it's time for a game.

Passions and Pretensions

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Beautiful survivor of a world we have lost, Breezedale whispers stories of dreams realized and dreams dashed.

A Victorian Beauty Finds Fulfillment as an Alumni Center

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

You wonder, if houses could talk, what Breezedale would say. It would probably say it’s pretty lucky.

“Back to Normal”: Class of 1897 Reunion

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Sorting through some old photographs, a Florida woman came across a picture and writeup of the 40-year reunion of her grandmother’s Class of 1897 at Indiana Normal School. Relive that weekend in 1937, from chicken and waffles at the Rustic Lodge to staying the night in Sutton Hall.

In the Noh

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Two graduates of the Department of Theater and Dance spent part of their summer performing noh, an old Japanese stage art, in Japan, China, and Hong Kong.

The Total Package

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Jackie Hynson, seven-time All-American and PSAC Swimmer of the Year, transferred to IUP because of the great things she heard about the swimming team, the Honors College, and the Speech-Language Pathology program.

A Passion for Teaching and Teachers

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Sue Corbin Rieg '81, a Professional Studies in Education professor, honored the memory of her first-grade teacher with the Leon Miller Scholarship Fund. Her goal: to provide scholarships to students who share her passion for teaching and aspire to teach others.

Exploring California’s Wonders

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Professors Lydia Rodríguez, Department of Foreign Languages, and Francisco Alarcón, Department of Mathematics, share an account of their adventures in Northern and Central California with the hope of inspiring others to travel.

September 11, Ten Years Later

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Ten years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, IUP Magazine looks back at how the university community came together following the events of that fateful day and how it has continued to gather on each anniversary since.

Inside the Designer’s Workshop

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Designer and alumnus Don Donoughe takes IUP Magazine on a virtual tour of his Silicon Valley studio.

Pittsburgh’s Funny Guy

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Jim Krenn '83 recently sat down for an interview with Katy Gresh '02 to talk about how he came to sit behind the microphone at WDVE, the characters he brings to his show, his charity work, and his pets.

Honoring, Remembering Our Own

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Through the decades, members of the IUP community have demonstrated their honor and respect for those lost in service to their country through memorials in various shapes and sizes.

Diphthongs and Dahntahn

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Shari Robertson, of the Department of Special Education and Clinical Services and her daughter Brianna talk about what distinguishes our Western Pennsylvania dialect.

“We Have Survived”

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

With an estimated twenty-five Native Americans at IUP and no organization to promote awareness of this small community, one student decided that something had to be done.

Green Acres

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

A close-up about two under-appreciated features offered by IUP: the 270 acres of the Co-op Recreational Park and the IUP Sailing Base at Yellow Creek State Park.

The Run for the Championship

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT

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Staying Hungry

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT

As a kid growing up in Worthington, Pa., Jeremy Critchfield worked in a pizza shop. He had little idea then that he’d become the executive chef at Nemacolin Woodlands, the western Pennsylvania resort that entertains the rich and famous.

The Academic Experience

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty, staff, and administration are committed to one vision: academic excellence and student success.

Serious about Comics

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

When Melissa Rogers took an internship with Marvel Comics last summer, she was hoping to gain insight into the making of popular titles such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, X-Men, and Iron Man. She was also trying to advance her research.

Band of Brothers

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Although Scott McGuire and his TKE fraternity brothers had remained close after graduation, Scott’s diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) brought them all together again.

Charting Coal Mine Secrets

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Researchers at IUP are working to prevent mine accidents by scanning old mine maps into modern databases.

Green Design: Harvest to Use

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Harvested campus trees that would have been headed for the landfill or chipper have instead found new life as a source of wood for student art projects.

In Search of the Maya in a Land of Contrasts: Guatemala

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Join two IUP professors as they journey to the pyramids of Tikal, Guatemala, heartland of the ancient Maya.

Everybody Gets to Play

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Mike Sherry ’90 brings the Miracle League to Pittsburgh.

Chronicling the Residential Revival

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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A Gift and an Anniversary

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A second substantive gift from Robert Cook ’64 coincides with the tenth anniversary of the Cook Honors College’s first graduating class.

Woman of Characters

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Rosemary Gido created a historical portrayal of three women from the early 1900s—including her great-aunt Anna.

A Tour of Breezedale

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Breezedale, the meticulously restored former home of the Sutton and Elkin families and the current home of the Alumni Association, is one of the jewels of the IUP campus. Take a tour without leaving your seat.

IUP’s Second Life

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IUP’s presence in Second Life serves as a prime example of how virtual worlds are ready to take their place as another tool in the teacher’s arsenal.

The Transition of “Transitions”

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

How three students moved mountains to give IUP its first large-scale sculpture

The Road to Peace Begins by Ending Poverty

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Haiti is the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country. Haiti is also where IUP alumnus James Felter has spent the past three years performing humanitarian work to help alleviate and raise awareness of these devastating conditions.

Deep Trough Drilling

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Lewis, from IUP’s Geoscience department, is one of only eight U.S. scientists selected for an international expedition on the state-of-the-art drilling vessel Chikyu.

A Family of IUP Alumni Celebrates Its Scottish Heritage

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Three Generations By Nicole Novak and Lori Lamberski Photos by Richard Lamberski Carly McLeod The first of three generations of IUP alumni in this family began with Nancy Tobin Truxal

Hercules Commander

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Retirement means different things to different people. For recently retired John Boris, Coast Guard pilot and C130 flight instructor, it means continuing doing what he loves but for a different branch of the service.

Distinguished Indeed

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Community Champion

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Springtime can’t come soon enough for Bill Orr ’91. A sales compensation programmer for Thermo Fisher Scientific, Orr is organizer of his company’s cycling team.

Weathering the Storms

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Four days into its global study-abroad voyage, the Semester at Sea cruise ship MV Explorer was struck by a fifty-foot wave.

The Best of Many Worlds

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Many IUP alumni found the Red Cross to be an ideal career. Here are three of their stories.

From a Marine's Eyes

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

In mid-September 2003, Christopher Reese ’96 returned to the United States after more than two hundred days on active duty in the Middle East.

Good News

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Combining the best of their individual experiences, Briana Dwire Tomack ’92 and Cathi Gerhard Williams ’91, M’92 published the first edition of the Laurel Mountain Post in the fall of 2004.

Beach Watch

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A former security director and police officer for the town of Ocean City, Md., IUP graduate Matthew Hilty is now the owner of OC Investigations, a full-service, nationwide investigative agency.

Travels Through Time

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

In the early 1960s, Indiana State College was chosen among the Pennsylvania state colleges to develop a study program that would place students in a Spanish-speaking country, ideally in a city where few spoke English.

The Road Trippers

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

From Pennsylvania to the Redwood Forest and back again, four IUP students and a friend spent Spring Break driving nearly 8,000 miles around the U.S. with one goal in mind: to see and experience as much of the country as possible.

Living History

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Indiana County’s very own Norman keep sits on twelve acres in Strongstown.

Trunkful of Dreams

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Andy Hawk By Bruce Dries When summer signals a break from teaching high school English and journalism, Andy Hawk ’88 throws his guitar in the car trunk and travels around the country to hit open

Bombs Away

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Former Army bomb disposal officer Brick Revloc is a savvy, scrappy little guy with a penchant for getting into—and out of—tough situations around the world. Brick only exists in the fictional world, but his adventures are based on fact.

If the Shoe Fits

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Spurred by job frustration and a lifelong love of horses, Christine Draksler Abramo ’87 traded sixteen years of creating medical board certification exams for a new career as a farrier.

The Firefighting Chef

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Going back to school at age fifty is no easy task. For Joseph Toth, though, it was the start of a new career.

Fiidla on the March

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Not long after graduating from IUP, Owen Brown M’96 was selected to be music director for the 1997 Million-Woman March in Philadelphia.

Rocking for Charity

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Donating concert profits to charity is something that most people are familiar with. What is unusual is a band that donates all of its proceeds from every concert.

Banking on Comedy

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Comedy and improv are the weekly staples at the Vault Theater, housed in a little triangular building in Natrona, Pa.

Running the River

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

When Joe Kowalski started the IUP Outing Club in 1970, he didn’t know the profound impact it would have on his future.

The Art of Science

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Through a twist of fate, Keith Kasnot ’74 became a pioneer in the use of computers for medical illustration and animation.

Professional Hiker

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

What looked like snow in a Colorado field turned out to be an archaeological treasure for Rodney Denardo.

Message in the Music

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Weird Al Yankovic may be passé, but ApologetiX is coming into its prime.

Zippo Fusion

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A few years ago, the Zippo company was approached by Jeremy Stephan ’93, who authorized all appearances and uses of the Hollywood sign. He suggested to Zippo’s advertising division that the sign be used in packaging and marketing promotions.

Cool Beans!

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

From hospital and cruise ship traveling nurse to hot air balloonist, Jeanne Gartner ’83 has gone around the world. But she always finds a way to come back to the Pittsburgh area where it all started.

Through a Glass Brightly

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

There is a quiet healing that comes through creation.

Permission Granted

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The next time you see the big Hollywood sign, you may think of Jeremy Stephan.

Still Rockin’

Indiana University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

David Cooper goes to concerts. He goes to a lot of concerts. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s Cooper was a tour accountant for some of the world’s greatest musical acts.