September was the month of ribbon-cutting ceremonies, at which the university celebrated the opening of the IUP Performing Arts Center and the renovated Fisher Auditorium and the opening of the buildings associated with Phase II of the Residential Revival.

Above: Michael Hood, dean of the College of Fine Arts, delivered remarks for the opening of the Performing Arts Center.

Above: Numerous dignitaries cut the ribbon strung across the entrance to Northern Suites, one of three living learning centers opened this fall.
Photos: Keith Boyer