IUP in the News

Highlights of IUP faculty and staff recently quoted in the media on their areas of expertise or current events.

The idea of doing this campaign at Point Park came from Campus Life's assistant community director Deana Kalcich. Kalcich is an Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate student. It was at IUP last year where a classmate first introduced her to the idea. "He opened up this project to other universities ... [but I] brought it to Point Park. I organize it and recruit student volunteers to be a part of it," Kalcich said on Thursday night in the Campus Life office.

—“Campaign to support Only Love movement ,”
Point Park Globe, February 7, 2012

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the National Drug Intelligence Center in Johnstown, championed by the late U.S. Rep. John Murtha, will close this summer. Dr. Dennis Giever, a criminology professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania who has collaborated on NDIC projects, said its work was impressive, but the center owed its survival to Murtha. "It (the closing) leaves a hole, but it's a hole that is easily filled," he said. "His power was the reason it stood up. Once he passed, most of us realized that Murtha projects would slowly disappear."

—“Johnstown drug intelligence center to close in summer ,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, February 4, 2012

Public and private partnerships are becoming more common on campuses across the country, and companies such as EdR can shape deals in many ways. At Indiana University of Pennsylvania, EdR helped the school replace all of its aging housing, about 3,500 beds, said Tom Borellis, who oversaw the project for the university. The entire project started in 2005, happened in less than five years and came in about $20 million cheaper than projected.

—“University of Kentucky's plan to privatize housing raises some questions ,”
Kentucky Herald-Leader, February 5, 2012

Twelve chili and 10 wing recipes vied for "best in show" in the competition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Academy of Culinary Arts, an honor that would win a plaque and a certain amount of clout in Punxsutawney. The evening's biggest winner will be the Hog Heaven Rescue Farm in Cochranton.

—“Groundhog Day cook-off benefits Crawford County animal rescue ,”
Erie Times-News, February 2, 2012

The Signature Events Committee at Marshall University has partnered with the Student Activities Programming Board to bring speaker Brian C. Johnson to campus. Johnson serves as a faculty member in the department of developmental instruction at Bloomsburg University and is the director of the Frederick Douglass Institute for Academic Excellence. He is currently a doctoral student in Communications Media and Instructional Technology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Johnson's keynote, "Reel Diversity," framed the diversity conversation through modern film.

—“Diversity gets 'reel' ,”
Parthenon, Marshall University, February 2, 2012

The College of Southern Maryland theater department led by Technical Director Keith Hight competed in the 34th Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Jan. 11-15.

—“CSM Thespians Attend Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival ,”
Southern Maryland Online, February 1, 2012

You won’t find a website or Yelp post for Esther’s, a kerosene lamplight spot about two miles outside Punxy. But you likely will find such regional staples as chicken and dumplings, schnitzel, pork with sauerkraut or Amish chicken soup. Shoofly pies will undoubtedly be on the dessert menu, as well as groundhog cookies. The gingerbread treats are shaped like a groundhog. The official recipe was created by Elaine Light, the noted author of a series of Groundhog Day cookbooks and recipes, including one eyebrow-raiser for cooked groundhog. Martha Rupert, a chef instructor at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts in Punxsutawney, will be eating at home in Punxsutawney with a “house full of company” and her husband Randy Rupert, a chain saw artist known for his “Hog in the Log” carvings of Phil.

—“Shadow Dancing ,”
Chicago Sun-Times/Clarendon Hills, February 1, 2012

Along with Pittsburgh's largest universities, several smaller campuses in the region saw gains well above the 18.1 percent increase reported across the survey. For instance, Robert Morris University saw its endowment value grow by 37 percent to $26.2 million; Washington & Jefferson College's endowment value grew by 26.9 percent to nearly $104 million; Chatham University saw its endowment grow by 24.5 percent to $72.9 million; and Indiana University of Pennsylvania and its foundation saw an increase of 20.6 percent to $63.2 million.

—“College endowments rebound from recession ,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 31, 2012

A two-year ethnographic study of mixed martial arts fighters by a sociologist at Indiana University of Pennsylvania attempted to shed light on the complex male psyche to understand how men manage their fears. The study, led by assistant visiting professor Christian Vaccaro, suggests most fighters never fully overcome their fear of losing or getting injured.

—“Study of martial arts fighters attempts to shed light on how men manage their fears ,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 30, 2012

UTPB English Professor Rebecca Babcock and Chen met while studying for their doctorates at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and have kept in touch since then. After Chen received a grant from the Taiwanese government to teach Chinese in America, she said she wanted to come to Texas and visit Babcock, who helped coordinate the classes and housing. Though this is Chen's fourth year to bring students to America, it's only her second to be in the Permian Basin. She previously taught in California.

—“Taiwanese students teach Mandarin class at UTPB ,”
My West Texas, January 30, 2012

For Trevor Wingard being named the new superintendent of SCI-Laurel Highlands is a dream come true. The Conemaugh Township native finished his fourth official day Monday in his new post, which has a lot of familiar faces. “It’s like being home again,” he said, later adding, “My personal goal was to come back to Somerset County.” The 42-year-old was born and raised in Davidsville and graduated from Conemaugh Township Area High School in 1987. After high school he spent three years on active duty and two years in the National Guard for the United States Air Force. He attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and received a degree in criminology. Immediately after graduating from college in 1994 he began work at SCI-Somerset as a corrections officer. Wingard always had an interest in corrections since Somerset has two state prisons.

—“SCI-Laurel Highlands welcomes new superintendent ,”
Somerset Daily American, January 30, 2012

Done is the first police officer in Susquehanna Twp. — and a rarity among police departments everywhere — to pursue a doctorate. Done served as a military police officer in Kosovo and Iraq, and she joined the Susquehanna Twp. Police Department in 2004. She has a master’s degree in administration with a criminal justice focus from Penn State Harrisburg and hopes to complete her Ph.D. in administration and leadership studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania by 2016.

—“Susquehanna Township police officer pursues rare doctorate degree ,”
Harrisburg Patriot-News, January 28, 2012

Longtime North Huntingdon police Chief Michael Daugherty is "retiring to retire." Chief Daugherty, who has a bachelor's degree in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, recalled that the biggest challenge of his career was to hold together and smoothly run a department that grew to 29 police officers and six dispatchers.

—“North Huntingdon police chief is retiring ,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 26, 2012

In his first novel, Dennis Marsili hopes to entertain readers with a dramatic police tale and leave them with a new appreciation for law-enforcement officers and the challenges they face. The Kiski Area High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate retired last August after 29 years as a police officer, the last 26 as a member of New Kensington's department.

—“New Kensington author telling it like it is ,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, January 26, 2012

Recently a former Hazleton woman was selected to be a senior associate of Yale University. Customers of the Third Base, the former Gaylords at the Church Hill Mall or John's Bar on the Heights may recall Deb Roman Swink. Like so many other former area residents, she loves the Coal Region. "I truly believe you leave home, but home never leaves you. I left Hazleton to go to Indiana University of Pennsylvania to become an educator. After that it was all about opportunity and relationships. But Hazleton still draws me like a magnet."

—“Ain't no column big enough,”
Hazelton Standard Speaker, January 25, 2012

Welcome Home." These two words inspired 10 SBU students and faculty members to create a theatrical performance that would honor soldiers and their families in the United States. Theater students, along with Rebecca Misenheimer, assistant professor of visual and performing arts, participated in the Devised Theater Project that took place during the 44th annual regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Jan. 10-14 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pa. Misenheimer said the objective was to create a completely new piece of theater that pertained to the two-word prompt, "Welcome Home."

—“Theater students travel to Indiana, Pa. for annual Kennedy Center Festival,”
The Bona Venture, January 20, 2012

INDIANA, Pa. -- Michael Driscoll is leaving his post as provost and executive vice chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage for a job at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He starts July 1. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education announced Driscoll's appointment Thursday. Driscoll will replace interim president David Werner, who has led Indiana since August 2010.

—“UAA vice chancellor Driscoll takes job in Pennsylvania,”
The News Tribune (Alaska), January 20, 2012

Indiana University of Pennsylvania found its new president in the Last Frontier. Michael A. Driscoll, provost and executive vice chancellor of the University of Alaska at Anchorage, was named to the post on Monday. Driscoll, 50, was selected from a pool of 61 candidates, which was narrowed to three last month. He will begin his new duties on July 1.

—“IUP finds leader in Anchorage,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, January 20, 2012

INDIANA, Pa. -- The Indiana University of Pennsylvania is getting a new president. Michael Driscoll is leaving his post as provost and executive vice chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage to come to western Pennsylvania. He starts on July 1. The State System of Higher Education announced Driscoll's appointment Thursday. Driscoll will replace interim president David Werner, who has led Indiana since August 2010. Driscoll holds undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering from Michigan State University. He later spent 18 years at Portland State University in Oregon. In 2006, Driscoll went to the University of Alaska, where he also serves as chief academic officer.

—“Indiana University is one of 14 state-owned colleges in Pennsylvania and serves more than 15,000 students,”
WPXI-TV, Pittsburgh, January 19, 2012

On Thursday, the board of governors of the State System of Higher Education named Mr. Driscoll, 50, as the new president of IUP effective July 1. He will replace David J. Werner, who became interim president in August 2010 after President Tony Atwater left.

—“New president named for IUP,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 20, 2012

As proof that it was in fact a national search to find the next president of the largest of the state-owned universities, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education looked as far away as Alaska to find a candidate for the presidency at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. University of Alaska provost and executive vice chancellor Michael Driscoll, 50, was hired by the system's board of governors to succeed David Werner, who has served as interim president since August 2010.

—“University of Alaska provost Michael Driscoll tapped to be next president at Indiana University of Pennsylvania,”
Harrisburg Patriot-News, January 19, 2012

However you name it, Festival is a beast: This year, its 44th, it gathered more than 1,100 college students, faculty and theater professionals on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania for five intense days of theater -- full productions, auditions, designing, playwriting, dramaturgy, tech work, a fringe festival, workshops and even review writing.

—“Local playwright Tammy Ryan's still developing play, 'Lindsey's Oyster,' among the 8 productions staged at IUP during the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival,”
PIttsburgh Post-Gazette, January 18, 2012

Former star Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris says he won't run for a seat on the university's board of trustees but supports others trying to oust members for their handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal and the firing of legendary head football coach Joe Paterno. "I think if I were still teaching, I would give them a F-minus," said J. David Truby, a retired Indiana University of Pennsylvania journalism professor and Penn State alum who penned a workbook on crisis communications in public relations. "In public relations, especially crisis public relations, the first thing you want to do is go into the positive mode," Truby said. "The first thing they needed to do was say 'What can we as an institution with all we have behind us do to help make this better for the victims?' What they did was the exact opposite, and it just reflects back on Penn State."

—“ Franco Harris urges other alumni to remove board of trustees,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, January 14, 2012

The conference, to be held March 3 at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is a premiere event for wind ensembles and college bands.

—“ Hudson Valley Chamber Winds earns conference performance,”
Times Herald-Record, January 12, 2012

HARRISBURG — In his classes at the University of Pittsburgh, political communications professor Jerry Shuster sometimes referred to Gov. Tom Corbett as "GIH," for governor in hiding, because people rarely saw him during budget negotiations. "Rendell did a better job of 'talking the talk,' " said David Chambers, a political science professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“ Gov. Corbett shuns limelight his predecessor often seemed to seek,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, January 9, 2012

Church affiliation got fans a $2 discount at California University of Pennsylvania's basketball games on Friday night. While the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education does not ban religious promotions at its 14 universities, a civil liberties advocate called it "discriminatory," and officials at other universities said they would not offer discounts to religious groups. "I don't think it's something we would consider, no," said Mike Powers, a spokesman for Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“Basketball fans with religious ties offered cheaper tickets at Cal U,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, January 7, 2012

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- William Williams will become interim president of Slippery Rock University on Feb. 11 following the retirement of Robert Smith. Williams has served as SRU's provost and vice president of academic affairs since 2003. Williams received his doctorate in English literature from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his bachelor's and master's degrees in English from Youngstown State University. Before teaching at SRU, he taught at West Virginia Northern Community College and at YSU and was a teaching fellow at Kent State University while undertaking graduate work.

—“YSU Grad Named Interim President at SRU,”
Business Journal Daily, January 10, 2012

McKeesport has a new city administrator. At its reorganization meeting Monday, council chose Matt Gergely to replace city administrator Dennis Pittman, who had held the top city management position for eight years. Council also replaced solicitor Bruce Dice with former solicitor Jason Elash. It elected Darryl Segina as the new council president and swore in new council members Keith Soles and Dan Carr. Mr. Gergely, 32, grew up in White Oak and recently moved to McKeesport. He was a supervisor with the State Workers' Insurance Fund. He earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. His salary will be $66,500.

—“McKeesport: Council hires new city administrator,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 5, 2012

Bill Vitzakovitch thinks he first heard Jim Wansacz actually speak the words when they were sophomores at Lakeland High School. It happened during a discussion in an American history or government class, and Mr. Vitzakovitch said he may not have laughed out loud, but he and his friends were at least bemused by the pronouncement. "Jimmy just said, 'I will get into politics.' I remember him saying that," said Mr. Vitzakovitch, who lives in Greenfield Twp. "He was always a confident person. That is one thing about Jim - he is very confident. He always had the qualities, but knowing him as well as I did, I don't know. "I mean, I saw him doing it, but we were young." Mr. Wansacz, 39, will open the next chapter in his fulfillment of that youthful ambition on Monday, when the former 114th District state representative from Old Forge is sworn in as Lackawanna County commissioner. He will join incumbent Democrat Corey O'Brien in the majority, giving them the reins of county government for the next four years. After earning his bachelor's in business management at IUP, he set his sights on pursuing a master's degree in business administration at Arizona State University, with the idea of going into consulting. He was at Arizona State looking over the campus when his father became ill.

—“Wansacz opens new chapter in political career,”
The Times-Tribune, January 1, 2012

INDIANA -- A program to feed hungry Indiana County grade school kids on weekends is expanding in 2012 to include more children although distributions of the food will be occurring less frequently. The Power Pack program is offered through Indiana County Community Action Program's Food Bank. The Association of Professional State College University Faculty at Indiana University of Pennsylvania recently donated $1,250 to the program. Such donations help a lot because "any amount of money can go a long way," Desi Jackson said. IUP students have organized events with the Power Pack program in mind, she added. The Junior Women's League of Indiana also has come to the aid of the program. In 2011, the cost for one child per distribution was $5. "That amount gave them 8-12 different items to use during breakfast, lunch, dinner or at snack times," Desi Jackson said. David Loomis, a journalism professor who chairs the APSCUF Outreach Committee at IUP, said the group likely will continue to try to help the Power Pack program. "It's hair-raising what is going on out there in terms of hunger. We don't see it teaching middle class kids," but hunger is real, he said.

—“Weekend meal program to expand,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, December 30, 2011

A supervisor for three Pittsburgh police officers accused of beating Homewood teen Jordan Miles during a 2010 arrest testified during depositions that the officers had a history of lying and skirting department policies, according to an expert hired by Miles' attorney. "The evidence ... indicates to me the code of silence is alive and well in the Pittsburgh (police department)," wrote R. Paul McCauley, a retired criminology professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, in a court report filed on Thursday in U.S. District Court, Downtown.

—“Report: 'Code of silence' lives on among Pittsburgh cops,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 29, 2011

An expert hired by Jordan Miles' legal team in his federal civil rights suit against the city of Pittsburgh says three plainclothes police officers had no reason to stop him on a Homewood street last year and used excessive force in subduing him during an arrest near his house. In a report filed today as part of the case, R. Paul McCauley, a retired professor of criminology from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, also said that one officer, Richard Ewing, fabricated statements from a witness in an affidavit.

—“Cops had no reason to stop Jordan Miles, legal filing contends,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 29, 2011

It was a "big deal" when a team of five student-volunteer firefighters with the Indiana (Pa.) Fire Association was able to save a sleeping man from a burning apartment building on Oct. 20, IFA President Bill Simmons said. "It was my first fire rescue," said Matthew Reynolds of Cochranville, who was one of the firefighters on the scene. On Dec. 16, the Council of Trustees at IUP honored Reynolds and the four other volunteer firefighters who responded to the fire in October and saved a man's life.

—“Cochranville firefighter honored for rescue, service,”
Daily Local, December 22, 2011

John David Dryer found his calling as a teenager when he nursed to health a horse that had become entangled in barbed wire. He turned his grades around, earned his veterinary science degree from Ohio State University, opened his own successful practice -- and then became a police officer. But a traffic stop on Interstate 70 late Sunday brought the unimaginable. Officer Dryer pulled over a minivan whose driver fatally shot him and wounded another officer, Robert V. Caldwell, who had responded as backup. He put himself through Indiana University of Pennsylvania's municipal police officers training academy, despite his family's concerns for his safety. "He was interested in making sure people did right," said Gary Smith, a cousin and confidante. "In this day and age, that's a tall order."

—“Veterinarian turned cop felled by shots,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 20, 2011

A lot of research has shown how women hide their aggression, lust, and other qualities once considered masculine in order to fulfill the feminine ideal of a chaste and gentle peacemaker. But far less work has been done on whether men conceal their feelings, perhaps because researchers assumed men had no reason to. Women repressed their sexual, violent, and power-hungry urges, the conventional wisdom went, while men let it all hang out. But this isn't necessarily true, according to research that Christian Vaccaro, a sociologist from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has done on male mixed martial artists. The study will appear in the December issue of Social Psychology Quarterly.

—“Men Are Fearful, Just Conceal It Better Than Women: Study,”
Huffington Post, December 16, 2011

He likely was not alone that day in making such a Decision. According to the Office for National Statistics, approximately 5,675 people in the United Kingdom completed suicide in 2009, amounting to an average of almost 16 such Decisions per day. My mind went to him, lying on the tracks. Who was this person? What led to his Decision? Did anyone try to intervene? What had happened in his life the weekend preceding his Decision? What overwhelming stressors did he face? Did he have a family? Close friends? A counselor? How was the train engineer? Most important, how could he have arrived at a different decision and not The Decision?

—“"A Decision without details," by John McCarthy,”
Counseling Today, December 11, 2011

Involvement in community watch programs remains strong even as crime rates are dropping nationally. However, research shows that they're frequently set up in affluent, suburban communities that least need them, said David Myers, criminology professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. "In these cases, they have little or no effect because there's not much crime there," he said.The greater result, Myers said, is a reduction in the fear of crime.

—“Crime watches increasing; police cite their effectiveness,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, December 11, 2011

In 1962, as a reporter for the Boston College student newspaper, Charles J. McCollester covered a speech at Holy Cross College. Today, he is retired as a director and professor of labor relations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, among other labor-oriented roles. In October, as president of the Battle of Homestead Foundation, which is devoted to preserving labor's heritage, Mr. McCollester, of Mount Washington, was instrumental in obtaining historic marker status for the McKeesport hotel where future U.S. presidents Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon debated the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947.

—“A newsmaker you should know: Educator devoted career to passions of labor, history,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 8, 2011

... one of Pittsburgh's most beloved bands, The Clarks celebrated its 25th anniversary with a show at Stage AE in June. The band started the year performing at the NHL's Winter Classic on New Year's Day, and also played its 2,000th show and released a new EP, "Songs in G."

—“Biggest stories of 2011 -- Pittsburgh Pop, Rock and Rap,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 8, 2011

So it's welcome news that, for the first time in its 35 years of existence, the Appalachian Studies Conference is being held north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Hundreds of regional scholars will gather March 23-25 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. "Polka music, not just old-timey Scots-Irish fiddle music, is Appalachian," says Jim Cahalan, an English professor at IUP and an organizer of this conference. > I was taken aback by that claim. How can music as Eastern European as the pierogi also be Appalachian? But Mr. Cahalan believes we need to redefine the people of Appalachia as "whoever's here,'' and Southern and Eastern Europeans have been here for generations.

—“Yes, we and yinz are part of Appalachia,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 8, 2011

"Most colleges force a student to take medical leave only as a last resort when responding to a student who is at risk of harming him- or herself. But in some cases, many student affairs officials say, it’s the best option. And the “significant departure” from OCR’s previous position is causing concern at many institutions, said John Wesley Lowery, associate professor of higher education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, even though the involuntary leave is a last resort in most places. "It is, in my sense, on those campuses exceptionally rare, except for the largest of institutions that also have very large residential populations,” Lowery said. “It is in a residential environment that often the troubling behaviors that bring a student to the institution’s attention happen.”

—“Danger for Whom,”
Inside Higher Ed, December 6, 2011

"Washington, Dec 4 (ANI): Girls already start monitoring the sexual behaviour of others by the time they reach eighth grade and almost 70 percent of students have experienced some kind of non-physical sexual harassment, including "slut bashing" in middle and high school, a new study has found. According to Maureen McHugh, a professor of psychology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, "slut bashing", which means spreading sexual rumours about other females, may have long-term consequences like decreased self-esteem, depression or even suicide.

—“70 pc school students in US experience 'non-physical' sexual harassment,”
Newstrack India, December 4, 2011

" In a sobering echo of earlier teen suicides, a 10-year-old Illinois girl took her life Nov. 11 after allegedly experiencing two years of bullying at school. And although Ashlynn Conner was just in fifth grade, her mother says her peers taunted her by calling her a slut. As nonsensical as the word seems applied to a child, it's a common refrain for young teen and tween bullies, according to psychologist Maureen McHugh of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, who studies bullying, sexual harassment, and especially "slut-bashing," the practice of peers labeling other peers as dirty and promiscuous, oftentimes in the absence of any sexual activity at all on the part of the victim. "Their peers know what kinds of words to use to hurt them," McHugh told LiveScience, adding that sexuality becomes an Achilles heel in the beginning of adolescence. "Their sexuality is emerging," McHugh said. "It's a kind of vulnerability."

—“Bullies Use Sexual Taunts to Hurt Teen Girls,”
Crosswalk.com, December 2, 2011

" As nonsensical as the word seems applied to a child, it's a common refrain for young teen and tween bullies, according to psychologist Maureen McHugh of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, who studies bullying, sexual harassment, and especially "slut-bashing," the practice of peers labeling other peers as dirty and promiscuous, oftentimes in the absence of any sexual activity at all on the part of the victim. "Their peers know what kinds of words to use to hurt them," McHugh told LiveScience, adding that sexuality becomes an Achilles heel in the beginning of adolescence. "Their sexuality is emerging," McHugh said. "It's a kind of vulnerability."

—“Bullies Use Sexual Taunts to Hurt Teen Girls,”
LiveScience, November 29, 2011

" INDIANA, Pa., Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Calling a girl a slut often has nothing to do with sexual behavior -- it is a weapon used by girls in adolescence to hurt other girls, U.S. researchers said. Dr. Maureen McHugh, professor of psychology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, said girls have begun by eighth grade to monitor the sexual conduct of other girls, and 70 percent of students have experienced some kind of non-physical sexual harassment, including sexual rumor spreading -- known as "slut bashing." However, girls and women who are labeled sluts may not even be sexually active, McHugh said. "Many claim there is no sexual double standard anymore but levels of slut bashing suggest double standards still operate. Slut bashing is a common social practice," McHugh said in a statement. "However, it becomes apparent immediately that the label slut is not really about objecting to the sexual behavior of a girl, but is used as a weapon to hurt girls and women. It is frequently not about the sexual behavior of the target. It is a form of relational aggression."

—“Slut epithet has little to do with sex,”
United Press International, November 28, 2011

" For students at Greenock and Mt. Vernon elementary schools in Elizabeth Forward School District, it's not uncommon to see principal Jennifer Meliton take center stage to emcee various assemblies and class activities. "I've sung for a long time but I've really just started to get back into it," said Meliton, who was active with performing arts while she attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the early 1990s.

—“EF elementary principal heads to Byham as holiday show vocalist,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, November 25, 2011

" The Woodland Hills School District and the Propel system of charter schools were awarded a grant from the Heinz Endowments last week to implement programs to help academic achievement among black male students. The Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania received a $361,500 grant under the same program to recruit black men into the teaching profession.

—“Woodland Hills, Propel schools get grants to aid black males,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 23, 2011

" George Santucci, who graduated from Duquesne in 1988 with a degree in business administration, oversees the college's financial-aid program, including scholarships, grants, loans, part-time work-study employment and federal and state programs. Saint Vincent College has 1,930 undergraduate and graduate students, Santucci said. Santucci, who has a master's degree in adult and community education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has worked in the financial-aid area for more than 20 years.

—“Life experiences guide Santucci through professional journey,”
Plum Advance Leader, November 23, 2011

" Some people say it looks like Danna Eve Rzecznik's art might walk away any minute. Rzecznik, 32, a ceramics artist who will be featured in Sweetwater Center for the Art's 17th annual Holiday mART, which is planned from Sunday through Dec. 4 at the center at 200 Broad St., Sewickley, said most of her art has legs. She now is studying for her master's degree in fine arts, with ceramics as a concentration, at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where her art will be in another show Dec. 2 and 3.

—“Sweetwater's annual Holiday mART opening this weekend,”
Swickley Herald, November 23, 2011

" Jonathan Nagy, 28, is the executive chef who has brought new flavor to the Grille Room menu at Lenape Heights since his arrival in 2010. His philosophy is all about serving up traditional dishes with a contemporary twist -- using fresh, local and in-season ingredients. The result is a sensory delight that pleases the eye and palate. Nagy ... graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Academy of Culinary Arts in Punxsutawney.

—“Lenape Heights chef enjoys foraging for food,”
Kittanning Leader-Times, November 22, 2011

" Certain topics are taboo in families, communities and societies. Don't talk about them. Avoid them. They're uncomfortable, unsettling and simply awkward. Politics and religion may head the list in some places. Add subjects such as racism and AIDS to other settings. And then there is suicide, the intentional taking of one's own life. It's on The List for many. Stop reading here. There's probably another story on this page of more interest. (By) John McCarthy is a professor in the Department of Counseling at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a member of the Westmoreland County Suicide Awareness and Prevention Task Force (jmccarth@iup.edu).

—“Let's talk about suicide: It claims more lives than homicide, yet we hardly speak of it,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 17, 2011

" Our schools of higher learning have over the years developed specialized entities such as work force development centers and business incubators. Many have met with our business and industry leaders to hear about employee needs and then went about setting up programs to provide graduates with the skills necessary to fill those positions. Our hats, as always, are off to St. Francis, Pitt-Johnstown, Mount Aloysius, IUP, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Allegany Community College of Maryland’s Somerset campus and Cambria-Rowe Business College. Their work makes our region proud – and stronger.

—“Colleges, universities paying dividends for entire region,”
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, November 17, 2011

" Paul Binai is an observer, historian, curator and aesthete, qualities that have informed him as an artist but also kept him cloistered from the world of big art which builds reputation. The exhibition, "Paul Binai: Fifty-Year Retrospective," at the University Museum, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is a well-deserved recognition of his achievements, ranging from his earliest painting to a sampling of the collage work he's turned to in more recent years.

—“For 50 years, artist Paul Binai has been capturing the feeling of the subject,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 16, 2011

" Brad McGarry has been named coordinator of the Asperger Initiative at Mercyhurst. Since earning his master's degree in community counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1999, he's worked in numerous positions in the mental health field, most recently as executive director of the Union City Family Support Center. He has also been an outpatient therapist and served for seven years as adjunct faculty in Mercyhurst's psychology department. He developed a curriculum on family group decision making that is being used across Pennsylvania and helped develop and then directed an intensive day treatment program for children diagnosed with ADHD and other disruptive behavior disorders.

—“People on the Move,”
Erie Times-News, November 13, 2011

" The utterance "I keep busy" is an understatement when it comes to the day-to-day activities of Brock Snedeker, a Parkway West Career & Technology Center administrator. In 2009, Mr. Snedeker earned a bachelor's degree in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated magna cum laude.

—“A newsmaker you should know: Parkway West exec stays busy as paramedic, firefighter too,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 10, 2011

" Noteworthy: Branthoover received the 2011 Pennsylvania Counselor Association President's Award. The association is affiliated with the American Counseling Association, a 600-member organization that promotes the growth of the counseling profession. Occupation: Associate professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania; associate in a private therapy practice, North Hills Psychological Services Background: Branthoover is a past president of the state association, in addition to holding other leadership positions. She is a nationally certified counselor and a licensed professional counselor in the state. Education: Bachelor's degree, IUP, 1993.

—“Newsmaker: Holly Branthoover,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, November 9, 2011

" Researchers have rescued a 19th-century field diary by the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone from literal obscurity, using 21st-century imaging and processing technology to make his writing legible after the ink had nearly vanished from the page. The diary “gives a much more complete, rounded picture of how Livingstone responded to this,” said Adrian S. Wisnicki, an assistant professor of British literature at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and director of the imaging project, which published the diary online last week.Dr. Wisnicki helped uncover the diary in 2009 while working on a book about Victorian-era travel in Africa. The document was in archives at Livingstone’s birthplace in Blantyre, Scotland (now a museum), but it was in bits and pieces. “Eventually we had the whole diary,” he said, “but you couldn’t read it.”

—“Restored: Fading Account From the Heart of Africa,”
New York Times, November 7, 2011

" Historically, gas wells and even mines are not foreign to Pennsylvania's state university campuses. Generations ago, Slippery Rock students brought back coal from a university-owned mine to heat campus buildings, school spokesman Karl Schwab said. Indiana University of Pennsylvania once had gas wells that helped serve the campus. While the law has long required that money earned from gas and oil production must revert to the state, legislation working its way through the House and Senate would allow the 14 State System universities to use the earnings. The House bill, whose lead sponsor is Matthew Baker, R-Tioga, and a member of the State System's board of governors, would allocate 60 percent of the proceeds to campuses with deposits and 40 percent to the others; the Senate version flips that ratio, and its lead sponsor is Sen. Don White, R-Indiana. At least four State System schools -- California, Indiana, Lock Haven and Mansfield -- are built atop Marcellus Shale, said Mr. Marshall, system spokesman. Clarion and Slippery Rock also may be above a deposit.

—“Drilling on Campus: Marcellus Shale boom puts colleges at crossroads,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 6, 2011

" Four area students were among those who graduated recently from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Graduates are Lawrence B. Bengough of Hendrix Lane, Phoenixville, master of science degree in safety sciences; Nicole Jane Ramberger of Royersford, bachelor of science in finance; Michael P. Carpenter of Collegeville, master of science in sport science, and Samantha Jo Devine of Pennsburg, bachelor of science in communications media.

—“Area students are making the grade,”
Pottstown Mercury, November 6, 2011

" Colleagues, Jack Wagner is in the Nov. 4 issue of the Pittsburgh Business-Times for the education section. Thank you all for your help on this project! It was the early 1970s, a time of antiwar college protests, when Jack Wagner, a short-haired former Marine, stepped onto Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kittanning campus as an undergrad. He was 23 years old and dubbed “the old man” by his four roommates. Joe Cali, who was 18 and wore a long shag, was nicknamed “the young kid.” “I don’t know what he thought he was getting himself into with all these young kids,” said Cali, who now chairs the Department of Safety Management at Slippery Rock University.

—“Education at IUP proves vital for unplanned career as public official,”
Pittsburgh Business-Times, November 4, 2011

" The following students graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Kurt Bingaman, bachelor’s degree in management/entrepreneurship and small business; Christina Ellis, bachelor’s degree in communications media; Amie Englehart, bachelor’s degree in journalism; Erin Longenecker, bachelor’s degree in nursing; Selali Mensah, bachlor’s degree in accounting; Melody Osborn, bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising; Andrew Shaw, bachelor’s degree in safety sciences, of Harrisburg; and Yolonda Mosley of Swatara Township, bachelor’s degree in psychology.

—“East Shore students receive recognition,”
Harrisburg Patriot-News, November 3, 2011

" Dr Livingstone's diary. Dr Adrian S.Wasnicki (left), a member of the scientific and technical team who have recovered the text from Dr David Livingstone's diary from 140 years ago at a press conference in Edinburgh

—“,”
Associated Press, November 1, 2011

"(AP) -- He is one of history's most famous explorers, and his first-person account of a 19th-century massacre in Africa helped lead to the closure of one of the continent's most notorious slave markets. Now researchers say they have evidence Dr. David Livingstone may not have been telling the whole truth. An international team of academics used spectral imaging technology to decode Livingstone's long-illegible field diary and say it hints that his own men may have participated in the atrocity. "Livingstone's party might have been involved in the massacre," said Adrian Wisnicki of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, who directed the project. But he advised caution: "We're only beginning to analyze the evidence."

—“Researchers now presume that Dr Livingstone lied,”
CBS News, November 2, 2011

"His first-person account of a 19th-century massacre in Africa helped to close one of the continent's most notorious slave markets. But researchers now believe legendary explorer Dr David Livingstone may not have been telling the whole truth. Using a procedure known as spectral imaging, an international team of academics believe they have decoded his long-illegible field diary and say it hints that his own men may have participated in the atrocity. Adrian Wisnicki of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, who directed the project, said: 'Livingstone's party might have been involved in the massacre.' But he advised caution: 'We're only beginning to analyze the evidence.'

—“Dr Livingstone lied, scientists presume: Spectral imaging uncovers discrepancies in explorer's account of slave massacre,”
Daily Mail (UK) Online, November 3, 2011

"Pages from explorer David Livingstone’s diary can be read for the first time after modern technology helped recover the words. The diary includes an account of the massacre of 400 slaves which was later told to a journalist and helped abolish slave trade. Livingstone wrote the journal on the paper he had, a copy of the London Standard, in ink made from berry seeds. In the African heat the manuscript deteriorated and is now almost invisible to the naked eye. The scholar who led the project to restore the manuscript said there is evidence in his diary that members of Livingstone’s party were involved in the killing. Dr Adrian Wisnicki said: "Livingstone seems to have considered this possibility and this, together with his failure to intervene, appears to have left him with a profound sense of remorse.

—“Explorer David Livingstone's diary unveiled for the first time,”
Scotland TV (STV), November 1, 2011

"LONDON (AP) — He is one of history's most famous explorers, and his first-person account of a 19th-century massacre in Africa helped lead to the closure of one of the continent's most notorious slave markets. Now researchers say they have evidence Dr. David Livingstone may not have been telling the whole truth. An international team of academics used spectral imaging technology to decode Livingstone's long-illegible field diary and say it hints that his own men may have participated in the atrocity. "Livingstone's party might have been involved in the massacre," said Adrian Wisnicki of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, who directed the project. But he advised caution: "We're only beginning to analyze the evidence."

—“Newly deciphered diary muddles Livingstone legend,”
Associated Press, November 2, 2011

"Explorer David Livingstone has been credited with ending the east African slave trade by reporting a massacre of slaves in 1871. A new analysis of his original diary entries, however, shows that he sanitised his account. Deciphered through sophisticated digital imaging techniques, the entries reveal his previously unreported hunger to avenge the massacre of 400 out of 1500 slaves gathered for sale in a market in Nyangwe, a village in what is now the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. They were slaughtered by slave traders firing indiscriminately into the throng. "He was clearly furious, bewildered and devastated by what had happened," says project director Adrian Wisnicki of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, who is also a research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London.

—“Paper scans unmask Livingstone's fury at slave killing,”
NewScientist, November 2, 2011

"A diary written 140 years ago by Scots explorer David Livingstone can now be read for the first time after experts shed new light on the badly-faded text. Scientists used spectral imaging to recover the account of the massacre of 400 slaves, which had been written on old newspaper with makeshift ink. However, Dr Adrian Wisnicki, who led the project, said there was evidence in the diary that suggested members of Livingstone's party might have been involved in the massacre. "Livingstone seems to have considered this possibility and this, together with his failure to intervene, appears to have left him with a profound sense of remorse," said Dr Wisnicki, assistant professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and honorary research fellow at Birkbeck College, London.

—“Experts shed light on David Livingstone massacre diary,”
BBC (Edinburgh, Fife & East Scotland), November 1, 2011

"Seeing lives change everyday is what has made Leslie Grenfell's career rewarding. And the 58-year-old Monongahela resident and long-time executive director of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging has expanded her role in helping to ensure that residents across the state have a growing network of social services. Since 2001, Grenfell has been the head of the local Area Agency on Aging, which is one of 52 in Pennsylvania. In July, the Washington, Pa., native became president of the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging board of directors, after her peers nominated her for the post. After graduating from Trinity High School in 1971, Grenfell earned a bachelor of science degree in rehabilitation counseling at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“'Everyday there is an inspiring story',”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, November 1, 2011

"The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 11-percent job increase in the safety industry over the next seven years, and IUP is hoping to help students capitalize on that boom. In 2013, the university will introduce its newest doctoral program,a Doctor of Philosophy in Safety Sciences. The program, IUP’s eleventh doctoral degree, is intended to give students the tools to recognize, evaluate and control safety, health and other work place hazards. In addition, IUP’s early aims include: enabling graduates to pursue independent research; giving students a better understanding of state and federal policies governing health, safety and the environment; and preparing new Ph.D.s to teach in professional and academic settings. Students will be able to take classes year-round, both on campus and online, allowing for working professionals to earn the degree. University officials say interest in the program is high, and they hope to have at least 20 students in the first cohort when the program begins.

—“IUP introduces elite public-safety program,”
Pittsburgh Magazine.com, October 2011

"At some point, the newspaper pages were misplaced. But in 2009, Adrian Wisnicki, a professor of British literature at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, learned of their existence from a catalogue of Livingstone documents. He set out on a quest to find them — and then to decipher their almost illegible script, with the help of a technology team that has collaborated with such institutions as the Library of Congress to examine documents from Thomas Jefferson’s first draft of the Declaration of Independence to an original Beethoven score.

—“Dr. Livingstone’s diary on 19th-century Africa, now uncensored,”
Washington Post, November 1, 2011

"Brian Foster-Pegg, of Erie, has been selected as the 2011 recipient of the Bill Sugra Memorial Scholarship at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Foster-Pegg is a finance major in IUP's Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. He was selected for the scholarship based on academic talent and financial need. Foster-Pegg is the son of Gail and Tim Foster-Pegg and is a 2009 graduate of McDowell High School. He is in the university's information technology honors program. He is president of the Student Finance Association and works with the university's student managed investment portfolio group. The scholarship is named for the late Bill Sugra, a 1993 graduate of IUP's Eberly College of Business and Information Technology who was killed in the attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

—“College Clan,”
Erie Times-News, October 31, 2011

"The Ringgold Rams Club's fourth annual Hall of Fame banquet will take place Thursday at the high school in Carroll Township. The eight-member class of 2011 will be inducted at the event, which will feature a 5:30 p.m. reception and a 6 p.m. dinner. James B. Renacci grew up in Carroll Township and graduated in 1976 from the Donora campus of Ringgold High School. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. As a certified public accountant, Renacci spent several years with the Pittsburgh office of Grant Thorton International. His career included the ownership and management of more than 60 businesses, including: two minor league sports teams, three Harley Davidson dealerships, a Chevrolet dealership, two golf courses, a concert venue, health care facilities, and a real estate development company. The former mayor of Wadsworth, Ohio, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. Renacci serves on the Financial Services Committee and is vice chairman of the Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee.

—“Rams Hall of Fame grows,”
Monessen Valley Independent, October 29, 2011

"Andrew Leopold, the new superintendent in the Hempfield Area School District, began his career as a U.S. and world history teacher. He played football at Steel Valley High School and at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, which influenced his career direction. "I realized I loved to be around people and wanted to help them through teaching and also by coaching football and baseball," he said.

—“Newsmakers: Andrew Leopold,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, October 27, 2011

"At schools throughout Western Pennsylvania, students recovering from addictions can find counseling and information about off-campus resources to help with their recovery. Indiana University of Pennsylvania students can opt for clean-and-sober living facilities. Students can choose to live on the SOAR floor (Students Opting for an Alcohol and Drug-free Residence) in the Suites on Maple East, said Ann Sesti, assistant director for IUP's Center for Health and Well-being. "Most of the people who opt to live on that floor are choosing (it) more for health or lifestyle reasons than recovery," Sesti said. "It certainly is a supportive atmosphere for individuals who are in recovery and returning to the community and IUP." IUP does not offer on-campus group support meetings, though it has. Counselors post information about AA and Narcotics Anonymous meetings within walking distance of campus, Sesti said.

—“Counseling, off-campus resources teem in Western Pennsylvania,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, October 26, 2011

"After cutting funding to Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities this year, state lawmakers have taken up a series of bills that are supposed to help the institutions deal with the shortfall. Unfortunately, many of the institutions would find it difficult to take advantage of the proposed changes precisely because of the reduced state funding. One proposal before the state Senate Education Committee would allow state universities to expand their doctoral degree offerings. Indiana University of Pennsylvania is the only state-owned university that offers doctorates. As witnesses pointed out during a committee hearing, it would be difficult for any of the universities to establish new doctoral programs while dealing with state budget cuts that threaten even existing undergraduate programs.

—“Help colleges: Fund them,”
Scranton Times-Tribune, October 24, 2011

"Although faculty members support many initiatives, the president of the union that represents 6,000 faculty members and coaches said the group is concerned about starting expensive new doctoral programs. In the past, only Indiana University of Pennsylvania, whose Ph.D. program predated the creation of the state system, was permitted to offer doctoral programs. Under the proposed changes, it would remain the only school offering a doctor of philosophy, or Ph.D., which is conferred for original research. But other schools could offer applied doctorates, which are post-graduate degrees in work force skills and advanced practice in areas such as nursing and education, provided they can document demand.

—“Bills aim to help put state schools on 'level playing field',”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, October 23, 2011

"The 2011 Artists’ Hall of Fame, sponsored by Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, will recognize an educator and acclaimed artist and its first husband-and-wife honorees. This year’s honors go to Sally Stewart of Richland Township and Brad and Laura Gordon of Westmont. Stewart, a retired art instructor from Greater Johnstown School District, has a reputation of being a champion of the arts. “Of course, this is a wonderful honor,” she said. “It’s nice to be considered successful in the place you live.” Stewart contends that art is right up there with the core subjects of English, mathematics and science, and research has supported the strong relationship between learning in the arts and the capacity to master other subjects. Enjoying art early in life, she wanted to share what she created and enable others to experience the same satisfaction. “The decision to become a teacher was a natural one,” she said. “Art helps kids find out who they are.” Stewart earned an undergraduate and master’s degree in art education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In 1985, IUP honored Stewart with its Outstanding Alumni Award.

—“Distinguished Artists: Three area residents selected for achievements,”
Johnstown Tribune Democrat, October 22, 2011

"Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Small Business Development Center provides small business owners and entrepreneurs with education, information and tools to help build and expand their companies. The center is one of 18 resource hubs throughout the state that are working to provide valuables for startups and existing operations in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Live reported the center offers small business owners and entrepreneurs with workshops and seminars hosted by industry experts offering valuable insights and best practices to nurture successful enterprises. "When you start a business it can be overwhelming," said SBDC director Tony Palamone, "and we've done a lot of work with start-ups, developing a business plan to get financing, looking at bookkeeping and focusing on marketing, which is more than just buying ads."

—“Mentoring Resources And Information For Small Business Owners,”
Resources for Entrepreneurs, October 17, 2011

"The Journal of Applied Social Psychology published a study that supported a commonly accepted social phenomenon - that women eat less when in the company of men. Researchers studied the eating habits of students at a food court at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 166 participants recorded what they purchased during lunch and dinner hours. They found that women purchased an average of 833 calories when eating only with other women, while that average dropped to 721 calories in the company of men.Perhaps more interesting were the results for men: they purchased significantly more on average in the company of women (1162 calories) than when they're just with the guys (952 calories).

—“Do you eat more or less in the company of the opposite sex?,”
CBC News (Canada), October 5, 2011

"Earlier today, students from at least 100 college campuses around the country walked out of class in a show of solidarity and support for the Occupy Wall Street movement.While the Occupy Wall Street movement has yet to present a coherent agenda or message, the college students who marched today in support of it were clear about their concerns. Elsewhere, David Michael Ball, a 20-year-old freshman at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, organized his school's walkout. As the clock struck 12, he and 41 other classmates gathered in a common area at the center of campus, where they read speeches, aired the demands of the Occupy Wall Street protesters and then spent another hour addressing the issues they faced as students, namely, the cost of tuition, student loans and the minimum wage. "It was empowering to finally feel like we were doing something that mattered for the world," said Ball, who hopes the student-led branch of the movement continues to gain traction.

—“College Sympathizers Of Occupy Wall Street Walk Out Of Class In Support,”
Huffington Post, October 5, 2011

"It's not just the company we keep that influences how much we eat. A new study suggests it's the sex of the people around us that leads us to consume more or less food. Researchers from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the University of Akron found that the average number of calories college students consumed varied depending on whether they ate with men, women or a mixed-sex group.

—“Gender of Eating Companions Influences How Much People Eat,”
ABC News, October 4, 2011

"MAINTAINING strong social ties in the aftermath of natural disasters is just as important as rebuilding infrastructure to help people overcome traumatic events, a leading US psychologist says. Professor Krzysztof Kaniasty is visiting Australia this week with a key message for governments around the country as they gear up for another season of bushfires and floods. Prof Kaniasty says governments need to develop long-term plans to maintain a sense of community in the months after a natural disaster hits to stop them becoming "social catastrophes." Such plans were just as important as supplying food, housing, rebuilding roads, firewalls, bridges and churches in the immediate aftermath of a disaster like the Black Saturday bushfires which devastated Victoria in 2009, he said.

—“'Focus on community' after natural disasters,”
Herald Sun, Australia, October 5, 2011

"Former CIA operations officer Valerie Plame Wilson and her husband, U.S. diplomat Joseph Wilson, will be the speakers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture on Nov. 14. The couple will present, "The Politics of Truth: Inside the Valerie Plame Wilson CIA Leak Controversy." The lecture, presented as part of the Lively Arts` Ideas and Issues lecture series, will be held at 8 p.m., Nov. 14, in Fisher Auditorium in the IUP Performing Arts Center, Indiana. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Tickets will be available by phone at 724-357-1313, starting Oct. 11.

—“Valerie, Joseph Wilson to speak at Indiana University of Pennsylvania,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, October 4, 2011

"Both men and women appear to choose larger portions when they eat with women, and both men and women choose smaller portions when they eat in the company of men, according to new research published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology. The study, conducted among a sample of 127 college students, suggests that both men and women are influenced by unconscious scripts about how to behave in each other's company. And, these scripts change the way men and women eat when they eat together and when they eat apart. Molly Allen-O'Donnell, then a graduate student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, wanted to find out if what we eat is influenced by our peers. Allen-O'Donnell sat at a popular college eatery and observed how much food people purchased for lunch and dinner.

—“Eating Meals With Men May Mean Eating Less,”
The Salt, NPR's Food Blog, October 4, 2011

"Specialty courts for people charged with drug or alcohol offenses provide a good alternative for non-violent offenders, according to one legal expert. Martha Troxell, professor of legal studies, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, presented her findings on specialty courts in the state to The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board. "I think they work," she told the board, which met at Pennsylvania College of Technology Friday. "They are cost-effective. They put productive citizens back in society who otherwise would not have a chance."

—“Specialty courts praised,”
Williamsport Sun-Gazette, October 4, 2011

"Even now, three years retired from his job as chancellor of Penn State New Kensington, Larry Pollock still gives back to the campus. In recognition of his work, a three-tier fountain was dedicated in his name on Saturday as part of the Upper Burrell campus' Fall Festival. Pollock's path to Penn State New Kensington began at Clarion University, where he studied until transferring to Penn State for its art education program. He earned advanced degrees from Drexel University, Rowan University in New Jersey and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He also served in the Marine Corps.

—“Super Students,”
Valley News Dispatch, October 3, 2011

"Christie DeVito of Lake Ariel is among the 100 students chosen this year for Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Robert E. Cook Honors College. The daughter of Daniel and Mary DeVito, Christie is a 2011 graduate of Western Wayne High School.

—“Super Students,”
Scranton Times-Tribune, September 29, 2011

"Special event: At 7 p.m. Friday, Ben Ford will speak on "Marking Our Place in the World," how humans use tattoos to mark meaning. Mr. Ford is assistant professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania specializing in maritime and historical archaeology and historic preservation. He holds degrees from the College of William and Mary, the University of Cincinnati, and Texas A&M University, where he earned his doctorate. He researches the maritime cultural landscape of Lake Ontario and Historic Hanna's Town in Greensburg.

—“'Tattoo Witness' exhibit collects fascinating photographs that erase the usual stereotypes,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 28, 2011

"Originally from Ebensburg, Bonni Bloom has come to the area as sponsor and coach of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Equestrian Team. "I was definitely born into it," Bloom said. "My sister and I, our cousins, we were all born into it." Bloom's father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, were all into farming and it was something that Bloom herself always wanted to do. "It's funny, I have four brothers, and they all hate horses," Bloom said. "I love it though, but my parents were adamant that I get an education." Bloom followed the wishes of her parents. After graduating from Central Cambria High School, Bloom attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and received a bachelor's degree in marketing.

—“Love of horses inspires Bloom's coaching career,”
Monessen Valley Independent, September 27, 2011

"During a welcoming reception in his honor Wednesday night at the Punxsutawney Country Club, Terry Appolonia, the new dean at IUP-Punxsutawney, used a much loved past-time - football - to describe the challenges and goals for himself and his staff at the West End campus. He read an Aug. 1, 1944, letter from E.L. "Curley" Lambeau, coach of the Green Bay Packers, to Ed McGroaraty, which also contained a one-page contract for him to play for the team.

—“Community formally welcomes new IUP-Punxsy dean,”
Punxsutawney Spirit, September 22, 2011

"HEATH -- Hopewell Federal Credit Union recently announced the promotions of six employees: Jarod Mallory, who joined HFCU in August 2010, has been promoted to lending and retail manager. Previously a lending manager, Mallory brings a wide range of experience in consumer and mortgage lending to his new position. He is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in business management.

—“Hopewell promotes six employees,”
Newark Advocate, September 18, 2011

"Take a ride north to hear "Strange Fruit: The Art of Paul Binai" at 6:30 p.m., a talk by Brenda Mitchell on the notable artist/curator's captivating expression and difficult subject matter. The lecture, and a "Fifty-Year Retrospective" exhibition of his work, are at The University Museum, Sutton Hall, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Mitchell is a Ph.D. art historian and IUP associate professor of art history. The exhibition continues through Dec. 3. (724-357-2397).

—“2Do Calendar,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 18, 2011

"Not everyone is presented with the opportunity to do what they love on national television. On Thursday night, former Osbourn football standout Jerrell McFadden had that opportunity and made the most of it. McFadden is now a member of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Crimson Hawks and on Thursday night they took on the No. 8 Bloomsburg Huskies. The match-up between these two Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) rivals was selected as the Division II Game of the Week and broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network.

—“Former OHS Star Shines on TV Debut,”
ManassasPatch, September 17, 2011

"Clearfield Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new executive director on Aug. 31. Holly Bloom, a 2007 graduate of Curwensville Area High School and 2011 graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has taken over the reins from former director, Amy Potter. Bloom has a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and a minor in communications from IUP, and most recently worked as a part-time reporter for the Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper. While at IUP, Bloom was a member of Public Relations Students Society of America, an organization that teaches students planning and leadership skills, and traveled to Seattle for its National Assembly meeting.

—“Bloom named as new director,”
Clearfield Progress, September 17, 2011

"Hugh M. Reiley has been named the new interim chair of the Schuylkill County Democratic Party.Reiley replaces Christian P. Morrison, 41, mayor of Tamaqua, who resigned this month after only serving since June. The Schuylkill County Democratic Executive Committee appointed Reiley at its meeting Thursday, according to a press release from the party. Reiley is a Pottsville native and graduated from Pottsville Area High School and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Mannes College of Music, New York, N.Y., according to a biography issued with the press release.

—“City native new interim chair of county Democratic Party,”
Republican Herald, September 17, 2011

"It's a good idea to let the child set the pace, rather than force the situation," says Laura Knight, who teaches child psychology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Generally, children can have mixed feelings when returning to the country of their birth. Some can feel an emotional attachment to the country as soon as they step off a plane. Others feel nothing at all. And that can all be tied to a child's maturity and their age when they left the country, Knight says.

—“Internationally adopted kids visit homelands to learn about heritage,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 16, 2011

Binai exhibit Artist Paul Binai surrounded by Kit Kat girls during the opening gala of his 50 year retrospective at IUP's Sutton Hall "I can't believe I did all this," said artist Paul Binai as he glanced around the gallery filled with half a century of his best work for "Paul Binai, Fifty-Year Retrospective." The show's opening gala, "Eine Kleine Kit Kat Klub: A Taste of Jazz Age Berlin," Saturday night at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's University Museum featured German food, music and a bevy of Kit Kat girls who added some sizzle to the schnitzel. But it was the powerful images that had guests talking. "This is very moving," observed Ron Anderson. The exhibit was put together by curators Bill Double (board president of the University Museum) and Donna Cashdollar (with Charles) along with input from Mr. Binai. Among those impressed by the body of work were Dean of the College of Fine Arts at IUP Michael Hood, gala chair Diana Lee Friedline, Laurie and Andy Kuzneski, Bruce Jenkins and Marja Roholl. The show runs through Dec. 3

—“Paul Binai, Fifty-Year Retrospective gala,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 13, 2011

The sky was blue and the temperature a pleasant 85 degrees, making Aug. 26 perfect for El and Bill Sugra's ninth annual golf tournament in memory of their son, Bill. The cloudless day was reminiscent of Sept, 11, 2001, when the Sugras lost Bill, then 30, in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. In the years since, the Bill Sugra Memorial Fund, which the golf outing supports, has donated more than $300,000 to the needy and disadvantaged and has kept Bill's generous spirit alive. It started somewhat by accident nearly 10 years ago when a seventh-grader at Bill's alma mater, St. Thomas More Elementary School, suggested the school donate the $75,000 raised in its annual walkathon to help cover medical bills for Bill, who hadn't been heard from after a hijacked plane hit the north tower, where he worked on the 103rd floor. But there would be no medical bills. So the Sugras used the money to start a memorial fund to honor the son who would pick up two cups of coffee or two lemonades on his way to work - one for himself and one for a homeless friend he passed in his six-block jaunt to work. For the first few anniversaries of Bill's death the Sugras attended memorials at ground zero, then Shanksville, then Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he went to college.

—“Out of grief, purpose,”
Allentown Morning Call, September 11, 2011

Indiana is among area communities that will mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States with special programs and observances. Indiana University of Pennsylvania will play host to an anniversary remembrance program at 8:30 a.m. Sunday to reflect on the 2001 attacks. A tent will be set up in the Oak Grove with a display honoring the three IUP alumni lost in the fall of New York City's World Trade Center. A representative of the Interfaith Council will be in the tent to offer support for visitors. Music will be presented by a student violin quartet.

—“IUP, others, among sites for local 9/11 observances,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 9, 2011

UNIVERSITY MUSEUM: "Paul Binai: Fifty-Year Retrospective," an overview of the accomplished career of the Southwestern Pennsylvania artist and curator, is at John Sutton Hall, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Sept. 13-Dec. 3. (724-357-2397).

—“Fall Arts Preview / Art: Visual Delights,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 8, 2011

Folks around these parts like to point to Carnegie-MellonUniversity's Theatre Department and crow its many virtues when famous alumni are mentioned. Go to CMU and you're practically guaranteed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. That's an exaggeration, but it should be true considering the tuition rates to attend CMU. Well, that most noble institution now has a bit of competition. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) has unleashed its own star. She is Jennifer Lynn Warren, an Altoona native. She has a small part, but a crucial one, as she highlights the set up and opening scene for CREATURE, one of the few monster movies to actually feature a monster. Warren dominates the opening six minutes. Her performance includes a strip scene, full frontal nudity (no sign of John Cleese, Eric Idle or the rest of the Python group) and an attack by the monster which results in her gruesome demise. In one scene, she embodies the essence of good monster movies: She goes where she shouldn't and does silly stupid things, she provides eye candy, and then she dies much to the audience and make up department's delight. Brava! Those fans reading this, and you are legion, who may not be aware of the local college scenario, this is truly a momentous occasion. IUP is really not known for anything, save losing to California University of Pennsylvania (CAL) on a regular basis in every athletic event. Win-win! Hollywood has a new B-Schlock scream queen and IUP has a reason to point and yell "See!".

—“CREATURE creates carnage, confusion,”
Pittsburgh Film Industry Examiner, September 8, 2011

Ruth Hope turns 102 years old today. The first in her family to reach the centenarian mark, she has no idea how she got this far. "I've had a very nice life - exciting and fun." Presently a resident of Spring Arbor in Winchester, she was born in Newport, Pa. and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she studied to be a teacher. This education led her to a career of teaching music and substituting."Teaching made me happy," she said. "I liked the kids."

—“Ruth Hope reaches 102,”
Winchester (Va.) Star, September 6, 2011

Other technology successes tied to Western Pennsylvania include: . Mark Cuban, 52, who grew up in Mt. Lebanon, owns the Dallas Mavericks and sold an Internet radio company to Yahoo! in 1999 for $5.7 billion. . Chad Hurley, 34, an Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate, co-founded YouTube in 2005 and sold it to Google a year later for $1.65 billion.

—“Pittsburgh powered by high-technology success stories,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 6, 2011

One word describes tuition and fees at colleges and universities during the past decade: Up. A Tribune-Review analysis of tuition and required fees at more than 20 public and private nonprofit colleges and universities in Western Pennsylvania showed increases ranging from 52 percent to 116 percent during a 10-year period, when increases in median household income failed to keep pace with inflation and student debt soared. Those concerns resonate with Zack Stayman. A senior, he is president of the Student Government Association at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where tuition and fees increased nearly 9 percent this fall after lawmakers reduced state support for the 14 universities in the State System of Higher Education by 18 percent. Stayman said he will graduate debt-free. But for many classmates, Stayman said, increasing costs mean rising debt loads. "Literally everyone here worries about it. I know people who put off returning to school to avoid taking on more debt," Stayman said.

—“College students squeezed by rising fees, declining aid,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 4, 2011

After 25 years of directing The Ohio State University Marching Band, Jon Woods has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the university announced Saturday. President E. Gordon Gee announced Woods' decision during the band's pre-game skull session.Woods received his bachelor's degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, his master's degree from Penn State University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.

—“Ohio State Marching Band Director Woods Announces Retirement,”
TV10, Columbus, Ohio,, September 3, 2011

In a stirring moment during today's Skull Session, Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee announced the retirement of Dr. Jon Woods, Director of the Ohio State University Marching Band. Now entering his 28th season as director, and his 38th season with the band, Dr. Woods has one of the most storied careers in the long, proud history of the band. The OSUMB official page discusses his career in more detail, including this: A recipient of the School of Music Distinguished Teaching Award, Dr. Woods is recognized nationally as a clinician and adjudicator for both marching and concert band festivals. He received his Bachelors Degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, his Masters Degree from The Pennsylvania State University and his Ph.D. from The University of Michigan. Dr. Woods has received untold honors and accolades over his illustrious career as a band director and a music educator. In 2010 Dr. Woods topped them all when he was awarded one of the most prestigious honors in collegiate music - the College Band Directors Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Woods will surely be missed.

—“The Buckeye Battle Cry,”
Ohio State University, September 3, 2011

I would like to formally introduce myself as the new director of the Clearfield Chamber of Commerce. My name is Holly Bloom, and I am a native of Curwensville. I graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in communications.

—“The Chamber Chapter,”
Clearfield Progress, September 6, 2011

Laura Marshak, a licensed psychologist, professor of counseling at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and the author of several books,including "Married With Special Needs Children," which she co-authored with Fran Pollock Prezant, says that while divorce is a possibility for somecouples raising a child with special needs, that seems to be moreproblematic for some types of disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorders. "Down syndrome has appeared to be an exception," says Dr. Marshak, "and yes, there has been research that suggests these marriages aremore stable than many. While writing our book, my co-author and I learnedabout the marriages of hundreds of couples who had one or more children > withdisabilities.

—“Children with disabilities put strain on marriages,”
San Francisco Examiner, September 2, 2011

Jesse, now 4, was born in July of 2007. Shane and Wyatt arrived a year ago in March. Ten weeks early, the twins were diagnosed with Down syndrome soon after they were born. Through a rough pregnancy, a devastating diagnosis, and some very scary days when they didn't know if either or both of the boys were going to survive, Christo and Waksmunski have counted on one very special thing to get them through - each other. They are pretty sure their relationship will go the distance. The general assumption appears to be that marriages often fall apart after the birth of a child with a disability. This would appear to be a very real possibility, given the additional pressures couples face when raising a child with special needs. Dr. Laura Marshak, a licensed psychologist, professor of counseling at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and the author of several books, including "Married With Special Needs Children," which she co-authored with Fran Pollock Prezant, says that while divorce is a possibility for some couples raising a child with special needs, that seems to be more problematic for some types of disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorders. "Down syndrome has appeared to be an exception," says Dr. Marshak, "and yes, there has been research that suggests these marriages are more stable than many. While writing our book, my co-author and I learned about the marriages of hundreds of couples who had one or more children with disabilities.

—“Children with disabilities put strain on marriages,”
Lehighton Times News, August 20, 2011

Dennis Emert was elected president of the 5,000-member Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. In addition to working with music educators in Pennsylvania and across the country, Emert will work closely with state lawmakers as an advocate for music education. Education: Emert received a bachelor of science degree in 1985 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He earned a master's degree in music education at the university in 1989.

—“Newsmaker: Dennis Emert,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, August 31, 2011

There's something about college life that appeals to Indiana University of Pennsylvania Northpointe Campus students Madalyn Bergad and Rachel Lassinger -- the relaxed, easygoing atmosphere, for sure. They were already enjoying some of that between classes in the student common area while preparing for their chemistry class on their first day of college on Monday.

—“Enrollment numbers up at IUP campus as classes get under way,”
Kittanning Leader-Times, August 30, 2011

VNA Health Care is expanding its primary health care services at 400 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora with seven new doctors and nurses. The new doctors are: Sarah McCollester, Naperville, obstetrician/gynecologist; Chastity Quinn, Woodridge, nurse practitioner in the obstetrics and gynecology department; Priscilla Sarmiento-Gupana, Aurora, pediatrician; Ashima Gupta, Oak Park, pediatrician; Mark Francom, Naperville, family nurse practitioner; Katherine Haslam, Naperville, family nurse practitioner; and Marco Barajas, Plainfield, pharmacist. McCollester received her medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. McCollester was the administrative chief in the residency program, responsible for scheduling at Harrisburg Hospital and Hershey Medical Center. During her residency, she received several awards. McCollester completed her undergraduate work at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biology and minors in theater and chemistry.

—“VNA Health Care announces new staff,”
Beacon-News, Chicago, Ill., August 29, 2011

In May 2010, a vocal ensemble of young adults -- mostly college age and from the Connellsville area -- was brought together by local music instructor Michelle Harbaugh. "I named the ensemble 'Canto Spianato,' which means smooth singing, because I was studying, as part of my master's program, about the acclaimed voice teacher Mathilde Marchesi and her vocal techniques. Marchesi uses the words canto spianato to not only refer to her style of teaching smooth singing but she also uses these words to describe good singing in general," Harbaugh said. The members include: . Lindsey Weimer is a CAHS graduate and graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of science in music education. She is a music teacher (substitute) and director of the Connellsville Area All-Star Chorus. Harbaugh is a music teacher and choral director at Connellsville Junior High East. "I was encouraged by two of my mentors, James Dearing at IUP and Edgar Highberger at Seton Hill, to start a choral ensemble. I organized Canto Spianato when I began to talk to former students about it and saw that there is a local interest in continuing to sing choral music after high school and college graduation. The members of this group are not only great singers, they are great people."

—“'Canto Spianato' finds its voice,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, August 28, 2011

For the past 22 years, Colleen Ruefle has been a part of students' lives at La Roche College -- in good times and bad. As vice president for student life and dean of students, she oversees all student support services that are "outside the classroom," including athletics, health services and residence life. For those actions and her other work with students, Ms. Ruefle has received the Ronald Lunardini Distinguished Alumni Award for 2011, given by Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The award is given by the IUP Department of Student Affairs in Higher Education, the department in which Ms. Ruefle earned her master's degree in 1989. The honor is named for Ronald Lunardini, who worked at the university for more than 35 years, and is presented to an alumnus of the student affairs department whose achievements and experience best exemplify the standards and values of the department.

—“A newsmaker you should know: Honor goes to La Roche dean for doing job she loves,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 4, 2011

The first question just about everyone asks on hearing that Indiana University of Pennsylvania has torn down its old dormitories and replaced them with brand-new ones, is "How much did this cost the taxpayers?" And the quick answer you get from folks like Michelle Fryling, the university spokeswoman, and Tom Borellis, the administrator who managed the project, is "next to nothing." The university has, indeed, scraped off 11 dormitories that dated from the 1950s and '60s and replaced them -- at a cost of $244 million in just the last five years -- with a beautifully arrayed collection of eight new dorms. In fact, the university has created a whole new southern end to its campus with sophisticated modern buildings, courtyards and quadrangles that would make any college proud. IUP calls its project its "Residential Revival" and believes it is the largest such student housing-replacement project of its kind in the country.

—“IUP ditches 'dungeon' dorms amid a 'Residential Revival',”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, August 21, 2011

Quilting, for many, evokes a mental picture of older women in rocking chairs making lap blankets and speaking fondly of grandchildren. Somerset native Aimee McNaul, 19, uses the hobby to connect with family and friends, and as an artistic outlet. The sophomore at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been quilting since ninth grade, finding time for the craft despite varsity turns on the Somerset Area High School swim team and volleyball team.

—“Somerset teen uses hobby to build relationships,”
Somerset Daily American, August 20, 2011

Enrollment is down this year at three universities in the 14-school Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education where tuition and fees increased about 9 percent this fall following reductions in state subsidies. While projections for all system schools were unavailable Thursday, at least one school is projecting increases in enrollment. Indiana University of Pennsylvania officials believe this fall's enrollment will exceed last year's 15,126 record enrollment, said school spokeswoman Michelle Fryling.

—“Enrollment falls at three state universities,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, August 17, 2011

A trio of lifeguards from a local pool won a regional competition demonstrating their lifesaving preparedness skills.Dylan and Logan Mudlo and Jillian Blodgett, all of Kittanning, were one of three teams representing the Belmont Complex and placed first out of 12 teams at the Butler County Lifeguard Competition at Alameda Pool in Butler, PA on Saturday, July 30th. Lifeguard Dylan Mudlo, 22, last attended the competition three years ago, where his team finished second. He said it is a true team victory. "It definitely was a team effort and everyone pulled their weight equally. We had to work together," Dylan said. "Everyone did their job." A lifeguard for five years, Dylan is also a distance swimmer with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Crimson Hawks' men's swimming team at the main campus in Indiana, Pa. A senior Exercise Science major, Dylan hopes to go to graduate school to major in Sports Medicine. He begins his senior classes August 29.

—“Kittanning Lifeguards Win Regional Competition,”
The Kittanning Paper, August 17, 2011

Rutgers University product Adam Goldberg scored four goals and added an assist to lead Jerusalem Lacrosse Club past Tel Aviv Lacrosse Club, 12-11, in front of a standing room only crowd at Kraft Stadium in Jerusalem on Saturday night. Goldberg, who earned game MVP honors, joined team captain Mathew Markman in raising the Zimmerman Cup, commemorating Jerusalem's victory in the first ever lacrosse match on Israeli soil. The trophy will be awarded to Israel's national champions for years to come. Derek Lief (Haverford College) and Alex Kost (McGill University) added three goals each, while Jason Lurie (Eilat, Israel) scored twice. Ben Levine (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) played the entire game in goal to earn the win.

—“J'lem edges TA as lacrosse makes Israeli debut,”
Jerusalem Post, August 17, 2011

Erie's Joseph Mushalansky won three events at the NPC Georgia Bodybuilding-Figure-Bikini Championships July 16 in Atlanta. Mushalansky, a 2005 Cathedral Prep graduate, finished first in two junior middleweight events and one junior overall event. Mushalansky graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in May 2010 with a bachelor's degree in physical education and sport.

—“Erie native becomes some body,”
Erie Times-News, August 15, 2011

The University of North Dakota is one step closer to retiring its nickname and mascot, but changing the school's 90-year-old Native American moniker -- the Fighting Sioux -- has not been without complications. In 2005, the NCAA sought to end the controversy surrounding Native American mascots once and for all by ordering nearly 20 schools whose nicknames and mascots they deemed "abusive in terms of race, ethnicity or national origin" to either get Native American permission to use their name and likeness, or to come up with a new one. The resulting actions among the targeted schools were varied. The Arkansas State Indians became the Red Wolves; the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indians became the Crimson Hawks.

—“North Dakota, NCAA spar over mascot,”
CNN, August 14, 2011

Seven members of The Post-Journal staff won awards in the New York State Press Association statewide writing competition. Andrew Carr, Mike Frank, Christopher Kinsler, Dennis Phillips, Matt Spielman and John Whittaker were awarded first place in spot news reporting for their combined coverage of the July 24, 2010, tornado that touched down in Mayville and Randolph. Carr, a Warren native, is a 2009 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He has been at The Post-Journal since May 2010 and currently serves as the police and courts reporter.

—“Associated Press Honors Seven Post-Journal Reporters,”
The Post-Journal, Jamestown, N.Y., August 13, 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been named one of "America's Top Colleges" by Forbes magazine for the second consecutive year. IUP is one of only 23 Pennsylvania colleges and universities chosen for Forbes' fourth annual listing. The list includes 650 of the 6,600 accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. Magazine editors chose colleges and universities for the listing based on the quality of teaching, graduation rates, career prospects and low levels of debt for graduates. The institutions are ranked with information culled from a variety of sources. Those sources include surveys on the Rate My Professor website, freshman-to-sophomore year retention rates, alumni surveys, alumni inclusion in "Who's Who in America" and the Forbes corporate officer list. Also considered are national awards won by an institution's students. IUP students have won 10 Fulbright scholarships, five Goldwater awards and 17 international study-abroad awards from the Freeman-Asia and Gilman foundations in the past decade. IUP was also recently named, for the 17th consecutive year, as one of the nation's top doctoral universities by U.S. News & World Report.

—“The university also marked its 11th consecutive year of inclusion in the Princeton Review's "Best Colleges" guidebook,”
WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh, Pa.), NBC affiliate, August 10, 2011

For the second straight year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been designated one of America's Top Colleges by Forbes Magazine. IUP is one of only 23 schools in Pennsylvania chosen for the magazine's fourth annual list. The designation is based on a school's quality of teaching, graduation rates, career prospects and national awards won by students. The university was also recently recognized as a top doctoral university by U.S. News and World Report.

—“IUP again named one of 'America's Top Colleges' by Forbes,”
WJAC-TV (Johnstown-Altoona, NBC affiliate), August 9, 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been named one of "America's Top Colleges" by Forbes magazine for the second consecutive year. IUP is one of only 23 Pennsylvania colleges and universities chosen for Forbes' fourth annual listing. The list includes 650 of the 6,600 accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. Magazine editors chose colleges and universities for the listing based on the quality of teaching, graduation rates, career prospects and low levels of debt for graduates.

—“IUP again named one of 'America's Top Colleges' by Forbes,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, August 9, 2011

Karen Bell, a spokeswoman for the State System of Higher Education, which includes California and 13 other universities, said mandatory health insurance "is not a system issue." Indiana and Slippery Rock universities, two other schools in the state system, charge health center fees. At Indiana, that's $160 a semester; at Slippery Rock, $137 a semester. Neither school has a general requirement that students carry health insurance.

—“California U's health insurance mandate too expensive, student claims,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, August 8, 2011

Mitchel Halmi, a 2007 graduate of McDowell High School, spent part of his senior year in college in Shanghai, China. Halmi is a double major in Asian studies and international business at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and expects to graduate this fall. He spent his time in China studying at Shanghai Normal University.

—“College Clan,”
Erie Times-News, August 7, 2011

Not many chefs in Northeast Pennsylvania have the privilege of saying they worked directly under a world-famous chef, or were employed by the Coors family (as in, proprietors of the beer company). But chef Zach Dollak, co-owner of Milano Italian Steakhouse in Old Forge, has those credits on his resumé. Upon graduation from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in culinary arts and hotel/restaurant management, Mr. Dollak set his sights high. He got his start at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., which he said was the original five-star restaurant in the United States, where his biggest feat was completing a two-day catering event that served 10,000 people. The food prep was so intense, the kitchen actually used conveyor belts to serve dishes. Afterward, Chef Emeril Lagasse himself insisted on meeting the chef who had pulled off the meals without a hitch, and gave Mr. Dollak his card, promising him a job in one of his restaurants if he ever decided to move to New Orleans. Eventually, Mr. Dollak took a leap of faith. Honoring his vow, Chef Lagasse hired him, and Mr. Dollak worked as executive sous chef at NOLA Restaurant for two-and-a-half years.

—“Chef's Table: Milano Italian Steakhouse in Old Forge,”
Scranton Times-Tribune, August 4, 2011

If you Google "texting in class," you can dive into a debate that has vexed college professors for a decade: What to do about students who pay more attention to text messages than to the instructor? Although there are few college-wide policies, many professors explicitly forbid texting in class. Some even list grade-reduction penalties for violators. But last year, Teresa Shellenbarger, a nursing and allied health professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, decided to try something different. "I just got tired of fighting them. I figured if I can't beat them, why not join them? Why not use cell phone technology in class?" she said. "I use texting to poll the class. I post a question for them to see and they text their answers that I post on a PowerPoint for the class to see. And sometimes when we're working on a controversial topic where students don't really want to own a response, I have them phone a friend and get an anonymous opinion to post," Shellenbarger said.

—“Professor incorporates use of cell phones as classroom tool,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, July 30, 2011

Keith Dils, interim associate dean of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania School of Education, said he would be concerned about kids' attention span. "I would be interested in studies on intellectual stamina. When do they start to run out of energy? When does it start to be inefficient?" Dils said.

—“District officials considering four-day school weeks,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, July 25, 2011

North Dakota political leaders are asking the NCAA to back off and let the state's flagship university keep its Fighting Sioux name and logo, even at the risk of potential blacklisting and scorn by other universities and its own conference. Bob Davies, who helped lead a nickname transition as an administrator at Indiana University-Pennsylvania, said officials considered suing the NCAA or living with sanctions rather than surrendering its Indians nickname. "We didn't see any long-term value in that, to be honest," Davies said. IUP teams are now the Crimson Hawks. Davies and Potts said neither school's booster donations suffered.

—“North Dakota fights alone to keep Sioux nickname,”
Associated Press, July 24, 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania will cut 52 positions as part of its effort to make up a $7.5 million shortfall for this fiscal year, spokesman Michelle Fryling said today. Ms. Fryling said 10 managers and non-faculty employees -- five full-time and five part-time -- will be furloughed as part of the effort. The university will lose an additional 42 positions through attrition, meaning it will not fill positions when employees resign or retire and will leave other vacancies unfilled. The university also slashed about $2 million through cutting operating expenses across the institution's divisions.

—“IUP to cut 52 positions,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 14, 2011

The FBI is working with Indiana University of Pennsylvania to offer a graduate-level degree in anti-terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says, at first, the FBI will send agents from its own ranks to complete the 30-credit Master of Science in Strategic Studies in Weapons of Mass Destruction. Eventually, however, the university hopes to offer the course to students from other law enforcement agencies.

—“FBI to offer anti-terror degree at IUP,”
Chambersburg Public Opinion, July 12, 2011

The FBI has established a graduate program at a Pennsylvania university for its agents to study counterterrorism and weapons of mass destruction, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported on Tuesday (see GSN, Feb. 17). The multiple year program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is currently only open to FBI personnel. Other departments ultimately might be able to have students study for the master of science in strategic studies in weapons of mass destruction.

—“FBI Establishes Graduate Degree in WMD Studies,”
Global Security Newswire, July 13, 2011

Characters, stories and impressions have always been a part of Mr. Krenn's act. His imitations of his teachers at North Catholic High School won him a standing ovation and the talent show during his senior year. At Community College of Allegheny County, he won another talent show, and by the time he graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1983, he had about 20 minutes of material. "I thought, 'Wouldn't it be neat to make a living at this?' " he says.

—“Comedian Jim Krenn and wife Hedy's lives have gone to the cats and dogs,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 13, 2011

One of 14 state-owned universities has developed a graduate-level degree in anti-terrorism and weapons of mass destruction in conjunction with the FBI, aimed at educating law enforcement agents. For now, the FBI plans to send agents from its own ranks to complete the master of science in strategic studies in weapons of mass destruction at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, about 45 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Eventually, however, the university hopes to offer the course to other agencies. "It's not going to be open enrollment (or) traditional students," IUP criminologist Dennis Giever told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, which reported the new degree Tuesday. "You worry about whether you might be teaching the wrong person this stuff." The agency first approached IUP about creating a graduate program in 2008, said Doug Purdue, chief of the Countermeasures and Preparedness section of the FBI's Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate in Washington. "We went to several different universities," but none had programs focusing on protecting the nation from weapons of mass destruction like IUP's program does, Purdue said. The credit course includes material on radiological, or "dirty" bombs; attacks on electric power grids; and biological attacks on food and water.

—“IUP Offers Anti-Terror Degree,”
Erie Times-News, July 13, 2011

The FBI is working with Indiana University of Pennsylvania to offer a graduate-level degree in anti-terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. At first, the FBI will send agents from its own ranks to complete the 30-credit Master of Science in Strategic Studies in Weapons of Mass Destruction, according to Channel 11's news exchange partners at TribLIVE. Eventually, however, the university hopes to offer the course to students from other law enforcement agencies. Students in the program won't pay traditional tuition. Instead, the FBI and other agencies will pay roughly $300,000 a year for groups of 15 to 20 students to complete the multi-year degree. The school has worked with the FBI to develop a special criminology program that 34 agents have already completed. The State System of Higher Education late last month approved offering a degree for that course work.

—“FBI Offers Anti-Terror Degree At IUP,”
WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh), July 12, 2011

One of 14 state-owned universities has developed a graduate-level degree in anti-terrorism and weapons of mass destruction in conjunction with the FBI, aimed at educating law enforcement agents. For now, the FBI plans to send agents from its own ranks to complete the master of science in strategic studies in weapons of mass destruction at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, about 45 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Eventually, however, the university hopes to offer the course to other agencies.

—“FBI to offer anti-terrorism, weapons of mass destruction degree at Indiana U. of Pa.,”
The Republic (Columbus, Ind.,), July 12, 2011

Don't look for the new graduate degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in any school catalog. Clearance from the FBI is a prerequisite. With help from government threat analysts and federal law enforcement, IUP criminologist Dennis Giever created the Master of Science in Strategic Studies in Weapons of Mass Destruction. The 30-credit, multi-year course focuses on worst-case scenarios: radiological "dirty" bombs, power grid disruptions, crippling biological attacks on food and water supplies.

—“FBI, IUP partner to create anti-terror degree program,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, July 12, 2011

"The Heinz Endowments of Pittsburgh awarded Indiana University of Pennsylvania a grant for the third consecutive year for continued support of IUP's Promise Plus initiative. With this most recent grant of $150,000, IUP has received $460,000 total from the Heinz Endowments for this program. Promise Plus - now in its third year - aims to expand on the Pittsburgh Promise, which is designed to help all students in Pittsburgh Public Schools plan, prepare and pay for education beyond high school at an accredited post-secondary institution within Pennsylvania."

—“Promise Plus Initiative to Benefit from Third Heinz Endowments Grant,”
Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Post, July 5, 2011

Tony Atwater, 59, has been a frequent visitor to campus since he was appointed president in April. His first official week begins today, but he was in the office last week because he was "ready to go."

—“New NSU president has energy, experience - and a vision,”
The Virginian-Pilot, July 5, 2011

Washington native Dr. Donald Lee recently retired as superintendent from Shaler Area School District after 14 years in the top post. During his tenure, Lee's "Vision for the Future" project that ran from 2005-2008, included the renovation of two buildings, the addition of full-day kindergarten and the infusion of new technology. He joined Shaler in 1997 after holding the superintendent's post at Trinity School District for three years. Earlier, he was superintendent at South Allegheny School District. Lee earned bachelor's and master's degrees from California University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. He also received a master's degree in industrial and labor relations from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1991 while superintendent of South Allegheny School District. He began his career as a sixth-grade teacher in the North Hills School District, where he later became a principal, later working as a principal in the Seneca Valley School District.

—“Notebook,”
Washington Observer-Reporter, July 11, 2011

For almost three decades, the Altoona Community Theatre has offered workshops for local children to learn more about acting and theatre. The first of this summer's sessions started last week with children in grades kindergarten through second grade learning the ins and outs of performing. The week ended with performance (about 15 minutes) for family and friends at the Mishler Theatre. "When they're younger, we introduce them to being in a play," Julie Settle, an instructor for the workshops said. Settle participated in the workshops when she was a child, and she went on to earn a bachelor of arts in theatre from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and she continues to act and direct plays locally. Though not every child pursues acting as an adult, it's a good introduction to theatre, Settle said.

—“Theater camps let children take the stage,”
Altoona Mirror, July 4, 2011

And a 2010 survey by the AARP discovered that about one third of those 50 and older who use such sites "friend" their grandchildren.The organization expects social-networking seniors -- particularly those who are disabled or bed-ridden -- to also contribute to surging use of real-time video technologies, such as Skype. "The world has become so small. It's a necessity kind of thing for (seniors)," says Mary Beth Leidman, a professor of communications media at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. "You've got computers operating grocery stores and everywhere else now. They're either forced into learning how to use a computer or they're left behind." Leidman and other experts say texting, though hot with grandchildren, is probably least-liked by among those over 55. It requires a certain manual dexterity some seniors may not have.

—“Senior citizens join the social-media throng,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, July 4, 2011

Bachelor's in psychology, Lebanon Valley College; master's degree in educational psychology and education specialist certificate in school psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; working on a doctorate in school psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Work experience: I am employed in my fourth year as a school psychologist at Muhlenberg School District. Prior to working at Muhlenberg, I was a school psychology intern at Derry Township School District in Hershey.

—“Christina Marco-Fies, school psychologist,”
Reading Eagle, July 4, 2011

Deadly force is intended to be used only when police officers fear for their lives or the lives of others. That was clearly the case last winter, prosecutors say, when officer Donna Lesher fatally shot 67-year-old Eugene Ellison in his apartment after he charged at her with a walking cane at the end of a struggle. "I think there are many things that you could have done to avoid that situation," said R. Paul McCauley, a professor emeritus and former chairman of the department of criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. "If you take that moment of that shoot, I can see the prosecutor saying a man had a club raised over his head within two or three feet of the officer, then it was justified. Of course. "In terms of policy, I ask the tactical question: What the hell are you doing standing five feet in front of the guy with a club?" he said.

—“In wake, scrutiny and lessons,”
Arkansas Democrat, July 3, 2011

These former police officers and law enforcement academics contributed their insight for the story on the use of deadly force on the night of Dec. 9. R. Paul McCauley is a professor emeritus and former chairman of the department of criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania CQ. McCauley previously served on the faculties of the school of justice administration, National Crime Prevention Institute, and the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville. He now works as a criminal justice consultant reviewing instances of police use of force.

—“Who We Talked To For the Ellison Case,”
Arkansas Democrat, July 3, 2011

The board approved a new master of science in integrated scientific applications degree program at Millersville University. It includes studies in environmental systems management and climate science. The other new programs are a master of science in strategic studies in weapons of mass destruction degree to be offered at Indiana University; and a bachelor of arts in jurisprudence degree at California University.

—“New programs at state schools,”
Allentown Morning Call, July 3, 2011

Nearly 120,000 students attend the 14 universities that make the state system. It will now be up to those individual campuses to make cuts or increase fees to balance their budgets. "We're still doing calculations about exactly what this will mean," said Michelle Fryling, spokeswoman for Indiana University of Pennsylvania. "We are relieved that our students are not shouldering the entire bulk of the gap."

—“State colleges hiking tuition,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 1, 2011

IUP has one of the oldest safety programs in the country. We actually got our start in the 1970s, right after OSHA was passed. There was some NIOSH seed money given to help establish some safety degree programs, and IUP was lucky enough to get some of that seed money, and that's how the program got its start. . . .Managing Editor Ronnie Rittenberry discussed online education, growth prospects, and more with program directors at two of the nation's largest university-based safety degree programs – Dr. Lon Ferguson at Indiana University of Pennsylvania ...

—“O&A: The Future of the Profession,”
Occupational Health and Safety, July 1, 2011

Striving to "do the right thing" can help safety professionals create sustainable safety programs that also have a positive impact on a company's economic health. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Safety Sciences professor Jan Wachter, Ph.D., stressed that safety professionals must go beyond regulatory compliance and consider ethics in order to build successful safety programs that also boost the bottom line. While laws and regulations inform individuals what they cannot do, ethics instruct individuals and organizations as to what they should do, Wachter said.

—“Doing the Right Thing: Linking Safety, Ethics and Economic Prosperity,”
EHS Today, June 29, 2011

Robert Heasley, a sociology professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the president of the American Male Studies' Association, said weddings were one of the last institutions to hold on to strict roles for the sexes, but that they were changing. "We continue to have the marriage ceremony, but we're slowly changing it to represent the greater balance of the genders," he said. "It's a significant shift to have the male be the flower girl because it introduces a male who represents gentility, flowers and femininity. It's just another step toward the dismantling of the patriarchal formation of the marriage."

—“As Wedding Roles Evolve, Here Come the Flower Men,”
New York Times, June 24, 2011

Rob James has a vivid memory of the first Clarks show, which turned out to be an impromptu gig at their college, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Of course, The Clarks would move on from beer-soaked frat basements to become one of Pittsburgh's most beloved bands. On Saturday, the Clarks celebrate their 25th anniversary with a show at Stage AE.

—“The Clarks keep rolling 25 years later,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 23, 2011

It seems like only yesterday, the Clarks were fresh-faced kids playing the bars at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In the blink of an eye, a quarter-century passes. Time brings changes, and circumstances change. From the Fayette County Fair to "Late Night with David Letterman." From living together in a crowded house in Highland Park to becoming men with wives and families. From their label, King Mouse, to dalliances with majors and indies, and back again. From songs fueled by the angst of youth to music that is reflective, soulful.

—“The Clarks' silver anniversary shows their strength, support,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 23, 2011

Kelsey Bretz, of Ridley Park, was selected for membership in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. The organization is open to freshman students who achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. IUP’s Phi Eta Sigma chapter members participate in a number of projects annually, ranging from blood drives for the American Red Cross to volunteer service with the IUP Allegheny Arboretum project. Bretz, a computer science major, is the daughter of Mark and Gwen Bretz, and is a 2010 graduate of Ridley High School. A dean's list student, she is also a member of the Information Assurance Club.

—“Widener Student Wins Accounting Award,”
Delaware County Daily Times, June 19, 2011

Three local students were selected for membership in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. The students are Conrad F. Kubaney, Mary Ann Hedlund and Michelle Hedlund, all of Erie. Kubaney, a nursing major, is the son of Karla Razanauskas and Charles Kubaney and a 2010 graduate of Mercyhurst Preparatory School. Kubaney is also a member of the IUP varsity swim team. Mary Ann Hedlund and Michelle Hedlund, both early childhood and special education majors, are the daughters of Daniel and Karen Hedlund and are 2010 graduates of McDowell High School.

—“College Clan,”
Erie Times-News, June 20, 2011

On June 28 the month’s recital series will conclude with a performance of classics by Dennis R. Bell on the restored 3,000-pipe Skinner organ in the sanctuary. Dennis Bell, a native of Crabtree and resident of South Greensburg, is the director of music at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler. He holds degrees in sacred music and music education from Seton Hill University, where he studied with Edgar Highberger. He also studied with Joan Lippincott at the Westminster Choir College, Princeton, N.J.; Ann Labounsky at Duquesne University; and Dr. Christine Clewell at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he is enrolled in the master of music program.

—“Next at First Lutheran: Adia Dobbins, Dennis Bell,”
Somerset Daily American, June 19, 2011

Carel Fish was diagnosed with cancer 22 years ago. Terra Shanholtz heard her own similar diagnosis less than a year ago. Both were fighting back on Saturday, the second day of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Chambersburg. They rallied friends to raise money to find a cure for cancer. ‘I’m in remission from Hodgkin’s lymphoma,’ said Shanholtz, who is studying at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania to be a teacher. ‘We rounded up a team of family and friends. We’re trying to raise as much money as we can. Her cancer battle interrupted her studies for the year. She went to the doctor when she noticed a lump under her arm, she said. She had never been sick. The diagnosis in July shocked her. Shanholtz organized the team Hakuna Motata (meaning 'no worries’) for the relay. Shakyra Miley said she was motivated to join the team by her relationship with Shanholtz and her experience with a cancer survivor in her own family.

—“Relay for Life Walkers ‘Fighting Back’,”
Chambersburg Public Opinion, June 19, 2011

Two centuries after a naval arms race introduced more and more warships to the Great Lakes, the search is on for the sunken remains of two of the ships that fought in the War of 1812. Researchers are digging the depths of Lake Ontario for the remains of a frigate called the Mohawk and an unnamed U.S. gunboat designed for amphibious attacks and harassing British shipping. ‘Quite a few ships have been excavated around the Great Lakes in the U.S. and Canada from the War of 1812, but there are many that haven’t been found,’ underwater archaeologist Ben Ford said. There is good reason to believe these ships lie in sediment near each other, making them excellent targets for a summer excavation, Ford told OurAmazingPlanet. ...Ford and his colleague Katie Farnsworth, both from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, are surveying Black River Bay, in the northeast corner of Lake Ontario, to find the two shipwrecks.

—“Researchers Go Diving for 1812 Shipwrecks,”
OurAmazingPlantet.com/Mother Nature Network, June 17, 2011

The Clarks are celebrating their 25th anniversary on June 25 with a special one-time concert at Stage AE on Pittsburgh's North Shore. The Dicks (as they're affectionately known) formed as the duo of Blasey and James, playing the college bars and fraternities of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and moved on to Pittsburgh where Hertweck joined them on percussion. The Dicks created their own identity, separate from The Clarks, with fun and loosely structured shows in the clubs of Southwestern Pennsylvania, including a weekly Wednesday residency at much lamented Nick's Fat City. "When the band started at IUP in 1986, I never had designs on this being my career. Blasey graduated from Connellsville Area High School in 1982 and then spent five years in college at IUP. "I wanted to make it six, but my dad said 'that's enough, let's get going here.' I wasn't the best student, I was more interested in playing music, but I did understand the value of getting that degree."

—“The Clarks to celebrate 25 years,”
Connelsville Daily Courier, June 16, 2011

GREENSBURG - Geibel Catholic Middle-High School in Connellsville has a new principal, according to a release Tuesday from the Greensburg Diocese. In an administrative restructuring of the Diocese of Greensburg's two diocesan Catholic high schools, Donald M. Favero, principal of Greensburg Central Catholic High School the past four years, has been named principal of Geibel Catholic Middle-High School, Connellsville, and Denise Myers, assistant principal of Greensburg Central Catholic since 2006, has been named principal of GCC. Favero has more than 40 years of experience as an administrator, teacher and coach. He has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Notre Dame, a master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, secondary principal's certificate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), and he has done postgraduate work at Youngstown State University in Ohio. Myers, a Greensburg resident, has served in a variety of capacities at GCC since 2001, including business teacher and head of the department. She has a bachelor's degree in business education from IUP, a master's degree in education from St. Bonaventure University, Olean, N.Y., and Pennsylvania certifications for secondary and elementary principal and supervision and curriculum development.

—“Greensburg Diocese announces administrative changes at its two high schools,”
Herald-Standard, June 15, 2011

Derry Borough Mayor Susan Bortz 62, a retired FBI agent who not only is the borough's mayor, but is also chief executive officer of the Derry Area Revitalization Corp. and runs the Derry Station Art Center in town. She earned her degree in art education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, but after a short stint as an art teacher in Tidewater, Va. decided to live and work in Washington D.C.

—“Derry Borough mayor a woman who can't say 'no',”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 15, 2011

I'm a Pittsburgh native, proud to call the The Lone Star State my new home. I come to London Broadcasting's Texas News Network from Charlottesville, Virginia where I worked as an anchor/reporter for the Charlottesville Newsplex (WCAV, WVAW, WAHU). Each week, I was also responsible for a feature called Jennifer's Heroes. These human interest stories put some of the community's unsung heroes in the spotlight. Prior to working in Virginia, I worked as a reporter for the FOX and ABC affiliate in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. While in college at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) I completed an internship with WPXI in Pittsburgh. That is where I obtained an exclusive interview with Oprah. I studied Communications Media and Journalism at IUP. I also anchored for my college news station, attended several conventions with the National Broadcasting Society and was a member of IUP's dance team, Dance Explosion.

—“Jennifer Black -- Capitol Reporter,”
KYTX-TV, Tyler, Texas, June 15, 2011

Julie Cash of Mentor received a best poster award for students from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics during the sixth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The event is designed to recognize and stimulate undergraduate research and encourage all IUP students to collaborate with their peers, professors and other professionals within the university.

—“Campus News,”
The News-Herald (Ohio), June 14, 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty members Joann Migyanka, DEd, Susan Glor-Scheib, PhD, and Jeff Fratangeli, PhD, have written and produced the first in a series of training modules designed for first responders assisting people with autism in emergency and crisis situations. The project was supported by an external award of $27,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. "The way that you communicate or approach a person with autism has to be significantly different than from traditional styles," said Dr. Migyanka, assistant professor in the Department of Special Education and Clinical Services. "Persons with autism tend to be very sensitive to sensory stimuli and often have difficulty understanding directions and commands, so it is important that emergency responders communicate with them in a different way than protocols usually dictate."

—“On Campus: Indiana University of Pennsylvania Produces Training Modules About Autism for EMTs,”
Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists, June 14, 2011

The state Education Department last week proposed revamping its teacher evaluation system in a way similar to Pittsburgh's -- a state-approved alternative implemented two years ago on a pilot basis and last fall across the district. Keith Dils, associate dean of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania College of Education and Educational Technology, who evaluates student teachers in the program, said simple pointers can help teachers improve the way they deliver lessons, which translates to better student learning. "Competency is one thing, knowledge is one thing, but actually performing it and having students benefit is another," he said. "Especially new teachers -- it's a blur, trying to keep track of everything going on in the classroom. Anything that gives structure can be of help."

—“State looks to echo city's teacher evaluation system,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 14, 2011

Zines are personal, local and tactile, and they were out in force at the inaugural Scranton Zinefest on Saturday. Unlike blogs that can be posted and distributed to the world, or conventionally published periodicals directed to the masses, zines - short for magazines - are meant to be candid and offer a distinct perspective. Zinester Laura Raysdale, a 19-year-old from Doyles-town, has been zining since January. Her zines often include Web addresses and additional material. She uses the Internet to swap and trade zines and doesn't begrudge zinesters who scan and post their zines on the Internet. "This is about having something to share and wanting it to reach someone," said Ms. Raysdale, a student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. "For all the good material on the Internet, I still like the tactile sensation of having something in your hand."

—“'Zinesters' hit downtown Scranton,”
Scranton Times-Tribune, June 12, 2011

Four local students were selected for membership in Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. The organization is open to freshmen students who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. IUP's Phi Eta Sigma chapter members participate in a number of projects annually, ranging from blood drives for the American Red Cross to volunteer service with the IUP Allegheny Arboretum project.

—“Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society finds a new member,”
The Voorhees Sun, May 12, 2011

The renaming was the idea of U.S. Rep. Mark Critz, an Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate, who was surprised to discover that a post office had not been named for Stewart. "I thought, 'Boy, here's someone we want to make sure that his legacy continues,'" said Critz, D-Johnstown. Critz gained support for the measure from fellow Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Altoona; U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and former Sen. Arlen Specter.

—“Post office stamped with Jimmy Stewart's name,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 11, 2011

Manuel Torres has been named director, emergency and retail clinic services at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, the Jefferson Hills hospital has announced. In addition to overseeing operation of the hospital's emergency department, he is responsible for directing Jefferson's retail medical care initiative at two Walmart clinics, West Mifflin and Belle Vernon. Previously, Torres was director of clinical operations at STAT MedEvac, a division of the Oakland-based Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania, where he also served as clinical manager, base site manager and staff flight nurse. He has held several emergency nurse positions at Pittsburgh area hospitals, including Jefferson Regional and also served as a special forces medical sergeant in the U.S. Army. Torres earned an MS degree in nursing administration at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a BS in nursing from Duquesne University and an associate degree in nursing at Community College of Allegheny County.

—“Jefferson Names Manuel Torres Director,”
Pittsburgh Business Times, June 6, 2011

Residence: Spring Township; Family: Husband, the Rev. William Miller; three children and three grandchildren. Grew up in: Norvelt, Westmoreland County; Education: Mount Pleasant Area High School, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Millersville University and Alvernia University; Work experience: Music teacher in Massachusetts, 1977-81; sixth-grade teacher and ninth-grade reading teacher at Southern Middle School; reading specialist at 12th and Marion Elementary; and principal at 13th and Union Elementary.

—“In Our Schools: Dorothea H. Miller, principal, 13th and Union Elementary,”
Reading Eagle, June 6, 2011

Raymond G. Edwards Jr., Wernersville, received recognition by the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees for his work as student trustee. Edwards was appointed a trustee in 2009 by Gov. Ed Rendell. His tenure ended this spring with his graduation. He majored in economics and international business.

—“Campus Notes,”
Reading Eagle, June 5, 2011

The College of Health and Human Services of Indiana University of Pennsylvania conferred a degree, doctor of philosophy in criminology, to Pittsburgh native Melanie Beth Pallone. Ms. Pallone, of Oakmont, is a previous graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and has accepted a position as an assistant professor of criminal justice with the State University of New York in the department of sociology, anthropology, social work and criminal justice.

—“Dateline Pittsburgh,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 5, 2011

East Carolina University professor Sylvia A. Escott-Stump began her one-year term Wednesday as the 2011-12 president of the American Dietetic Association. She has served as president-elect since June 2010. Escott-Stump is a past president of the Pennsylvania Dietetic Association and a former treasurer of the North Carolina Dietetic Association. She has a degree in nutrition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she also earned a master's degree in adult/community education and received the Distinguished Alumni Award. Her honors include ADA's Medallion Award, the North Carolina Dietetic Association's Member of the Year and Pennsylvania's Outstanding Dietitian. She also received ADA's first Margene Wagstaff Fellowship for Innovation in Dietetics Education and gave ADA's Lenna Frances Cooper Award Lecture in 2008.

—“ECU Notes: Prof leads Dietetic Association,”
Reflector.com (Greenville, N.C.), June 5, 2011

Rod Martin was no more than 5 years old when he peered into the universe and became starstruck. It was the beginning of a hobby that would eventually become a career and a lifelong passion. For the past 27 years, Martin has been director of the William M. Brish Planetarium in Hagerstown. And as the space program took off in the late 1950s, he said, "we used to look for satellites crossing the sky, specifically Echo. I began learning about the planets and really enjoyed looking at meteor showers." Martin said he began teaching in March of 1972 at Fountain Rock Elementary School and, in 1975, earned his master's degree in science for elementary teachers from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Several years later, he became a science teacher at Smithsburg Middle School, where the curriculum included astronomy. He also started an astronomy club.

—“Rod Martin is entering a new frontier,”
Herald-Mail (Hagerstown, Md.), June 3, 2011

Fantasizing about embarrassing or getting even with the boss, like the characters in these productions, is natural, says Dr. David LaPorte, psychology professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. "Everyone does it," he says. "It's a normal human activity." Such fantasies are not exclusive to bosses and employees; they can transpire in just about any relationship, particularly those in which at least one person feels oppressed, abused or powerless, LaPorte says. Acting on the impulse is crossing the line. Remember what happened to Bud Fox at the end of "Wall Street" when he tried to get back at Gordon Gekko? "It's probably more therapeutic to talk these kinds of situations out, but, short of that taking place ... people fantasize because it makes them feel wanted or important," LaPorte says. "In the end, that's all most people, especially those who feel that paranoid, really want."

—“Bad bosses spur revenge fantasies in life, fiction,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 3, 2011

The National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation, Alexandria, announced the recipients of its college scholarships: Joshua D. Anderson, of Florida State University - Tallahassee, received $2,000; Nikita L. Bactee, of Lewis University, received $500; Rebecca K. Bailey, of Niagara University, received $750; Lindsey J. Borgens, of Central Washington University, received $1,000; Ross W. Bukouricz, of Carroll University, received $1,000; Rachel A. Fisher, of Penn State University, received $1,000; Jacqueline G. Friscia, of Penn State University, received $500; Katelyn N. Goettl, of the University of Wisconsin, received $1,000; Sonya M. Gooding, of Walla Walla University, received $1,000; Emily M. Heinz, of Olivet Nazarene University, received $1,000; Erika L. Kelley, of Gonzaga University, received $1,000; Benjamin J. Kincaid, of Pensacola Christian College, received $500; Katelyn M. Krissinger, of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, received $1,000.

—“Firm News,”
Accounting Today for the WebCPA, June 2, 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania students will begin collecting samples today from the Beaver Run Reservoir to determine whether Marcellus shale deep-well drilling has affected the drinking water supply. The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County will pay IUP $55,000 this year to provide testing and analysis of the water to address concerns from customers that chemicals from existing gas wells around the 5,000-acre property could have infiltrated the water supply.

—“IUP students to test Beaver Run Reservoir for drilling problems,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 1, 2011

Spring-Ford's new superintendent, David Goodin, shared his vision for the school district at a "meet and greet" event attended by about four dozen community members last week. The school board earlier this month approved hiring Goodin for four years, at a starting salary of $165,000. He will officially begin his duties on July 5, replacing Marsha Hurda, who is retiring. Goodin has served as superintendent in the Connellsville Area School District, near Pittsburgh, since December 2008. In biographical remarks he provided at the event in the Upper Providence Elementary School gymnasium, Goodin described the Connellsville district as having a high level of "generational poverty," which he said "presents its own sets of challenges." His previous professional experience includes stints in other districts in Indiana and Bedford County. Along the way, Goodin earned a master's degree in history and a doctoral degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“Superintendent talks about himself, his goals,”
Pottstown Mercury, May 31, 2011

“Gain With Less Pain: Surviving the Arts,” a conference for arts managers, teachers, school administrators, artists and arts advocates, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday at the performing arts center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The conference is presented by the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance and IUP’s ArtsPath and Lively Arts. The conference will include workshops and discussions that will focus on some of the issues, challenges and opportunities in the arts today. The goal of the conference is to help those working in the arts to be more productive with greater efficiency, especially when faced with shrinking resources.

—“Conference will focus on ‘Surviving the Arts’,”
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, May 31, 2011

"They are calling us the generation without hope," Kari Randall said as she shopped her resumé around at a job fair for recent college graduates at Temple University last week. "I agree with that." Randall graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008 with a degree in journalism. "For the first time in American history, we have nowhere to go," she said. Randall and her classmates are not only competing against this May's graduates for jobs but also against more seasoned unemployed workers willing to take jobs with less pay and less scope to stay in the labor market. Randall and the others are just starting out, but they face lasting consequences. Companies, Koc said, set aside entry-level slots for that year's college graduates. Randall worked for two years at a small-town newspaper while she was in college but has yet to land a permanent job in her field.

—“Hiring up for new graduates, but recent classes may never catch up,”
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 30, 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Chantel T. Cumberbatch, of Upper Darby, has been selected for the Freshman Talent Scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The daughter of Carver and Kathyann Cumberbatch, she will graduate this year from Upper Darby High School.

—“Aston woman earns scholarship,”
Delaware County Daily Times, May 29, 2011

The reactions ranged from startled to silly. Was Gov. Tom Corbett serious when he said in April that state college campuses situated over the Marcellus shale could be opened to natural gas drilling? Environmentalists conjured images of dirty, dangerous drill rigs sprawling across campus quadrangles. In newspaper website comment fields, readers asked, "Is he joking?" An upstate legislator has already crafted a bill that would allow campus drilling. Preliminary talks with school officials have begun. And there is a model to work from: Oil and gas wells are nothing new on campuses and other public spaces out West. Natural gas wells drilled in 2009 are generating millions in royalties for the University of Texas in Arlington. Multistory oil derricks sit just outside the front door of the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. Even Indiana University of Pennsylvania once powered its campus with natural gas from four wells.

—“Out West, campus gas wells proposed in Pa. not new,”
Erie Times News (Associated Press, May 29, 2011

During his fellowship, he will expand his composition skills by studying with internationally known composer Edward Gregson, who is retired from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England, and Jack Stamp, wind ensemble director and composer at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“Arts & Community: UNT arts institute names faculty fellows for 2011-12,”
Denton (Texas) Record-Chronicle, May 29, 2011

A former Altoona police detective sergeant will take on the job of Blair Township police chief. Roger A. White, 54, who worked for 24 years for Altoona and currently heads the police department at St. Francis University in Loretto, was named Friday to succeed Chief Randall Lingenfelter, who retired in March. In 2005, White became executive director of the Criminal Justice Training Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he coordinated research and curriculum development as well as worked with law enforcement training sites. He took the job at St. Francis in May 2010.

—“Experienced local officer chosen to be police chief,”
Altoona Mirror, May 28, 2011

Newsmaker: David Stein Age: 57; Residence: Indiana; Family: Wife, Karen, 58; daughters, Suzan, 26, and Elizabeth, 22; Occupation: Professor and director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Speech-Language Pathology program. Education: Bachelor's degree in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and graduate degrees from Kent State University in Ohio and the University of Pittsburgh; Background: A faculty member at IUP since 1992, Stein has been an active member of the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association for 34 years, serving as president, past president and an executive board member and committeeman. As president, he oversaw implementation of changes in how the state Department of Education certifies speech-language pathologists. He served on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Legislative Council. Noteworthy: Stein received the distinction Honors of the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the highest award presented by the group. Quote: "It's really wonderful to have your professional colleagues in the state acknowledge your work in this way."

—“Newsmaker: David Stein,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 23, 2011

The violent tornado that ravaged Joplin, Mo., killing at least 117, had hospital employees rushing to transport patients to safety at the last few minutes and forced others into refrigerators for shelter. There was 20 minutes of advance warning provided by the emergency sirens, so why did some appear to be caught off-guard? While Hollywood's portrayals of humans warned of impending natural disasters tend to show chaos and panic, scientists say that in real life, people tend to express disbelief instead. "Research generally shows that folks are in denial that a tornado is going to harm them," said William Donner, an environmental sociologist at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pa. "Generally people don't panic unless the threat is right at their doorstep."

—“Do people fail to respond to tornado warnings?,”
Chicago Tribune, May 26, 2011

After a long cold winter, you want a place where you can stretch out your legs out and get back into shape. For Western Pennsylvanians, there are many area tracks to choose from but the best tracks are on college campuses. The good thing about Pennsylvania's state universities for the general public is that there facilities can be used free of charge. Miller Stadium is located on Indiana University of Pennsylvania's campus next to the Memorial Field House and Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Miller Stadium, which is used by IUP's football and track and field teams, is generally available around the clock and is open to the general public. The quarter-mile oval track is an eight-lane track that will allow to get a solid workout in whether you run, jog or briskly walk around the track. The best thing about using Miller stadium to workout is if you wanted to do more than running or walking on a track you can use Memorial Field Houses weight room (when open). The Field House weight room has machine and free weight, stationary bikes, treadmills and elliptical available to use. In addition, after your workout is done you can shower in the Field House or next door in Zink Hall.

—“Miller Stadium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania,”
Yahoo.com, May 26, 2011

The violent tornado that ravaged Joplin, Mo., killing at least 117, had hospital employees rushing to transport patients to safety at the last few minutes and forced others into refrigerators for shelter. There was 20 minutes of advance warning provided by the emergency sirens, so why did some appear to be caught off-guard? While Hollywood's portrayals of humans warned of impending natural disasters tend to show chaos and panic, scientists say that in real life, people tend to express disbelief instead. "Research generally shows that folks are in denial that a tornado is going to harm them," said William Donner, an environmental sociologist at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Penn. "Generally people don't panic unless the threat is right at their doorstep."

—“Do people fail to respond to tornado warnings?,”
Los Angeles (Calif.) Times, May 24, 2011

Margaret Fromm, a daughter of Eric Fromm, of Bellefonte, has been inducted into the Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Mortar Board membership is open to college juniors who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, student leadership and community service at their institutions. Participants continue as active Mortar Board members during their senior year. Fromm, a 2008 Bellefonte Area High School graduate, is a communications major, academic excellence award recipient and dean's list student at IUP. She is the public relations officer of IUP's Veterans Organization and a member of IUP-TV. In 2008, IUP's Mortar Board chapter raised more than $3,100 for the Indiana County Head Start literacy program in partnership with the Indiana Starbucks.

—“Community Achievers,”
Centre Daily Times, May 24, 2011

The Red Lion Area School District has a new assistant superintendent, Winnifred G. Younkin, effective no later than July 20, according to a district news release. She will be replacing LeeAnn Zeroth, who resigned earlier this year. Younkin holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Cedar Crest College, earned her Masters of Education from DeSales University and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in classroom instruction and district administration to the district. She has been serving as Director of Elementary Education at Donegal School District since 2010, and previously served as Donegal School District's Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction since 2008.

—“Red Lion schools names new administrator,”
York (Pa.) Daily Record and York Sunday News, May 23, 2011

Jessica Berry of Williamsport, a 2009 Tech High graduate, is in her second year of a two-year Academy of Culinary Arts program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was chosen for the Advanced Baking and Pastry class, a program that accepts only 30 students per year. Berry said her Tech High experience gave her a solid foundation for the basics, and an internship at Saint James School was valuable experience. After graduation from IUP on May 6, she was to begin a 450-hour paid externship at the posh Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Western Pennsylvania. "I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm hoping to stay there a couple of years to build up experience for my resume," Berry said of working at the five-star, fine-dining restaurant.

—“Local culinary education leads student down a delectable path,”
Herald-Mail, May 23, 2011

Norvelt will be holding a Memorial Day program at 9:30 a.m. Monday in front of the Roosevelt Hall Honor Roll. The guest speaker will be Gene Calabrase, a Mt. Pleasant native, who served as 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Calabrase served with the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1949 to 1951. He attended the Infantry Leadership School in Ft. Riley, Kansas and graduated from Armored Officers Candidate School in 1952. He then served in the 31st Infantry Division, the 2nd Infantry Division and the 72nd Tank Brigade in 1953. He served in the final winter, spring and summer campaigns of the Korean War. He returned home shortly after the Korean War cease fire to begin college. He is a 1958 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Duquesne University where he received a Master's degree in 1964.

—“Memorial Day programs dedicated in honor of the area veterans,”
Connellsville Daily Courier/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 21, 2011

After 31 seasons and over 400 coaching victories, Jana Klezek figured that enough was enough. Klezek's resignation as the long-time coach of the Central Cambria girls basketball program was accepted at a meeting of the Central Cambria School Board earlier this month. She will also step down from her position as assistant softball coach, effective at the end of this season. Klezek, 51, a 1977 Central Cambria and 1980 Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate, will continue in her teaching position as a health and wellness instructor at Central Cambria.

—“CC's Klezek resigns her post,”
Altoona Mirror, May 22, 2011

Six Cleveland police officers, all accused in recent months of using excessive force, have scuffled with at least 39 suspects since February 2009. But, based on reports completed by the officers and reviewed by The Plain Dealer under the state's public-records law, few posed an imminent danger to the men and women in blue. Paul McCauley, a former police officer and criminology professor emeritus at Indiana University of Pennsylvania who has testified on similar issues, said such charges suggest officers had no legal reason to detain the suspect. "How can you resist arrest if there wasn't a reason for you to be arrested?" he said.

—“6 Cleveland police officers accused of brutality have used force on 39 suspects since 2009,”
Cleveland (Ohio) Plain Dealer, May 22, 2011

Tyler Bridge got added advice from his attorney when finalizing the deal on owning a pizza shop. "We had the paperwork done, but when my lawyer asked me about a name, I said we didn't have one," Bridge says. "So he suggested we use the word for my last name in Italian. And I think it's perfect." Ponte means bridge in Italian, so Ponte's Pizza became the name when Bridge, 26, and his girlfriend, Jordan Carr, 21, opened the doors to the Mt. Lebanon restaurant a month ago. Bridge says he always wanted to have his own business. He says he understands what it takes to be successful with a restaurant, because of his combined experience working in pizza shops and his job as an assistant general manager at First Watch Cafe in Robinson and Cranberry. He also has a degree in hospitality management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“Pair bring personal touch to Ponte's Pizza,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 19, 2011

Only 90 minutes of exposure to Web sites promoting anorexia or bulimia can affect caloric intake of college-age women, U.S. researchers say. Dr. David LaPorte of Indiana University of Pennsylvania says the study involved 90 university students screened to ensure they had a normal body mass index and no history of eating disorders. All of the participants were asked to keep food diaries.

—“Health News: Eating disorder Web sits = eating less,”
United Press International, May 18, 2011

Study co-authors John Lewis, a faculty member at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's department of criminology, and Mike Arter, a graduate of IUP's criminology doctoral program, say with the older U.S. population growing exponentially -- the U.S. Census Bureau shows there are 48.6 million citizens age 60 and older in 2006, compared to 35.6 million of 60-plus citizens in 1980 -- the study is an important one for the baby boom generation. One of the factors that can affect the quality of life for the elderly is the perception and fear of crime among the elderly population, Lewis says. "The fear of crime among the elderly has been the focus of numerous studies over the past several decades," Lewis says in a statement. "Unfortunately, there is little consensus among researchers and a wide swing in findings from one decade to another. Basically, earlier studies reported fear of crime among the elderly as a significant problem or concern of the elderly, but more recent research indicates the elderly are no more afraid of crime than any other age group." The findings are published in the Law Enforcement Executive Forum.

—“Health News: Report: Elderly less fearful of crime,”
United Press Internatoinal, May 18, 2011

Background/schooling: Bachelor's degree, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pa.; master's in music education, Indiana University, Bloomington; graduate of U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; school administrator licenses, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Why did you become a teacher: I was fortunate to have many excellent teachers, one of whom is mymother, who shared the love of their discipline andart of teaching. Every one of them played an important role in showing me how enjoyable andrewarding it is to help students develop their talents to the best of their abilities.

—“Wayne Shipe,”
Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Ind.), May 19, 2011

The Spring-Ford Area School District in Montgomery County will have a new superintendent starting July 5, School Board President Joseph P. Ciresi said Wednesday. David Goodin, superintendent of the Connellsville Area School District in Fayette County, Pa., was hired at the board meeting Monday after a nationwide search, Ciresi said. Goodin will replace Marsha Hurda, who is retiring after 32 years as an educator, five of them as superintendent. During her tenure, five Spring-Ford buildings were equipped with geothermal energy, test scores improved, and the Royersford-area district's leadership was cited for excellence, said Ciresi, who called the transition "bittersweet." Goodin, who earned a doctorate in education last year from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, will be asked to manage growth and position Spring-Ford among the leading districts in the region, Ciresi said.

—“Spring-Ford hires superintendent from Connellsville,”
Philadelphia Inquirier, May 19, 2011

Just ask the campers who will attend the Electro-Optics Summer Camp at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Northpointe Campus in South Buffalo what they're doing this summer and they'll all tell you the same thing: "We're going to Inventionland." The science and technology-minded campers will visit Davison's Inventionland in the RIDC Park along Route 28 in O'Hara as part of their experience at this year's camp, IUP officials said. "Davison's Inventionland has been recognized as one of the most creative facilities in the world," said Kelley Nuttall, outreach and career coordinator for the 2+2+2 workforce leadership program in electro-optics at the IUP Northpointe campus. "The 70,000-square-foot world is where teams of designers, engineers, builders, graphic artists, writers, producers, editors, directors and animators create and produce the ideas of the future."

—“IUP science and technology campers to visit Inventionland,”
Valley News Dispatch, May 18, 2011

U.S. jails are being called the "new asylums" because they are filled with mentally ill men and women, two criminologists say. Indiana University of Pennsylvania criminology Professor Dr. Rosemary Gido and Dr. Lanette Dalley, an IUP criminology alumna now at the University of Denver, say mentally ill women are largely incarcerated because of de-institutionalization and the "war on drugs." Mentally ill women outnumber mentally ill male offenders in jails and prisons and they are likely to have a history of co-occurring disorders and trauma, the researchers say. The criminologists are co-authors of the book "Women's Mental Health Issues Across the Criminal Justice System," which focuses on suicide, trauma and deficiencies in jail intake, assessment and treatment.

—“Experts: Jails, prisons the 'new asylums',”
United Press International (UPI.com), May 18, 2011

An area student received an award for work presented at the sixth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The event is designed to recognize and stimulate undergraduate research and encourage all IUP students to collaborate with their peers, professors and other professionals within the university. Sarah Zambotti, Terrace Avenue, Ford City, received an Outstanding Presentation Award. Zambotti, a natural sciences-pre-optometry major, is the daughter of Leslie and Lori Zambotti. She is a 2009 graduate of Ford City High School. She is a member of the American Medical Student Association, the Biology Club and the IUP Ambassadors student-alumni group She works as a supplemental instruction leader and tutor.

Alycia L. King, of Kittanning, has been selected for Emily A. Fabiny Memorial Scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. King, daughter of Kenneth and Margherita King, is a journalism and criminology pre-law major with minors in theater, piano and communications media at IUP. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Indiana Players and sings in the IUP Chorale and Chorus. The Emily A. Fabiny Memorial Scholarship was established by Amanda J. Fabiny in 2005 in honor of her daughter Emily, an IUP graduate who died in a car accident in 2002.

—“Student Notes,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 16, 2011

The Spring-Ford Area School Board voted 8-0 Monday night to hire a new superintendent. David R. Goodin, 48, was hired for four years at a starting salary of $165,000. His contract runs from July 5 to June 30, 2015. He will replace current Superintendent Marsha R. Hurda, who is retiring at the end of the current school year. Goodin is superintendent in the Connellsville Area School District, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.Goodin received a bachelor's degree in secondary education from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a master's in history from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and doctoral degree in education, administration and leadership from IUP.

—“Spring-Ford hires new school superintendent,”
Pottstown Mercury, May 16, 2011

A criminologist at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania has found that elder adults are not afraid of crime as it was reported to be in previous studies. John Lewis, a faculty member in IUP's Department of Criminology and his partner Mike Arter, a 2005 graduate of IUP's criminology doctoral program, made the new conclusion. While earlier studies reported that fear of crime among the elderly is a significant problem and concern, Lewis found that the elderly are no more afraid of crime than any other age group.

—“Senior citizens are not afraid of crime,”
Asian News International/Daily India.com, May 15, 2011

The sisters, Just ask the campers who will attend the Electro-Optics Summer Camp at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Northpointe Campus what they're doing this summer and they'll all tell you the same thing: "We're going to Inventionland."The science and technology-minded campers will visit Davison's Inventionland in the RIDC Park along Route 28 in O'Hara as part of their experience at this year's camp, IUP officials said. The invention factory, Inventionland, turns out more than 2,000 inventions each year.

—“IUP campers to visit Inventionland,”
Kittanning Leader-Times, May 14, 2011

The sisters, Jennifer, 8, and Brooklynn Mayhle, 5, wore pink ribbons in their hair, spring dresses and white shoes.The daughters of slain Pittsburgh police Officer Stephen Mayhle were dressed in their best as they heard their father extolled as a hero on Friday during a Peace Officers Memorial Service in Indiana. Mayhle died April 4, 2009, along with Officers Paul Sciullo and Eric Kelly, while answering a domestic disturbance call in Stanton Heights. Mayhle, originally from White, Indiana County, graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“Peace officers remember fallen,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 14, 2011

The mystery of at least one person dressing as a ninja in Fayette County has been solved. Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Charles Frey Jr., who is in charge of the crime unit investigating 11 vehicle break-ins and a near-stabbing in Fayette County on April 24, admitted on Friday to dressing like a ninja in a YouTube parody of the case. Law enforcement agencies nationwide are grappling with issues regarding employees' use of social media, said R. Paul McCauley, a professor emeritus in criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, who frequently testifies as an expert witness in court cases on police matters. "You have a whole bunch of issues here, including freedom of expression, and the whole ethics regarding it being in law enforcement," McCauley said. "It could have serious implications on careers and the specific criminal investigation in which the particular officer is involved, depending on what is posted for the public view," he said. "I'd have to say most departments don't have any policy on it. But some of the information posted could definitely come back and bite an officer in the butt," McCauley said. "It may be a spoof, but still," he said. "I would recommend not getting involved in that stuff if you're in law enforcement." "Pennsylvania state trooper admits spoofing ninja criminal,"

—“Pennsylvania state trooper admits spoofing ninja criminal,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 14, 2011

Wesley Shipley will be the next superintendent of the Shaler Area School District. Mr. Shipley earned his doctorate in educational leadership at Duquesne University. His master's degree in educational leadership is from Youngstown State University in Ohio. He received his bachelor's degree in elementary education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. "Shaler Area picks superintendent,"

—“Shaler Area Superintendent,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 12, 2011

When Debbie Shearer graduated from Fox Chapel Area High School in 1979, she took more than just her diploma with her. She also was chosen as the Best Female Athlete at Fox Chapel for 1979. After high school, Shearer moved on to Indiana University of Pennsylvania and majored in health and physical education. She also lettered in basketball all four years along with earning a letter in softball in her freshman and sophomore years. She was captain of the basketball team in her senior year. "We had some good teams at IUP," Shearer said. "I made the switch from a point guard in high school to a shooting guard in college." She obviously retained her point guard mentality, though. She still is in the IUP record books for assists in a game with 14, which puts her second all-time. Shearer got a chance to put on the sneakers again at IUP a few years ago. "There was an alumni game and I played," Shearer said. "I realized how quickly time flies when I found out that some of the players in the game weren't even born when I was playing in college." Shearer lives in O'Hara and has worked for Nestle-Purina for 23 years. "Shearer: Fox Chapel Area's best female athlete in 1979,"

—“Best Female Athlete in 1979,”
Fox Chapel Herald/Tribune-Review, May 13, 2011

Katherine L. Farnsworth, assistant professor in the department of geoscience at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and 1993 graduate of DePauw University, is the co-recipient of a $14,888 grant from the National Geographic Society in support of a research project. Dr. Farnsworth and Ben Ford, a professor in IUP's anthropology department, are preparing for a June survey of the Black River Bay, in the northeast corner of Lake Ontario, to find and identify two shipwrecks from the War of 1812. "Prof. Katie Farnsworth '93 Receives Grant to Study 19th Century Shipwrecks,"

—“Grant to Study 19th Century Shipwrecks,”
DePauw University News, May 13, 2011

Researchers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have announced plans to find and identify two shipwrecks from the War of 1812 in Lake Ontario. Geoscientist Katie Farnsworth and anthropologist Ben Ford are preparing for a June survey of the Black River Bay in the northeast corner of Lake Ontario for a frigate called the Mohawk, a product of a naval arms race between the Americans and the British, and an unnamed gunboat designed for amphibious attacks and harassing British shipping, a university release said Thursday. Ford said he has data suggesting the gunboat's location and reason to believe the Mohawk is within a few miles of it. The Great Lakes were a crucial battle arena for the United States and Great Britain during the War of 1812, with each side racing to try to build a superior fleet of military vessels. The shipwrecks will be buried, or at least partly buried, in sediment entering the lake from the surrounding watershed for two centuries, Farnsworth said. The search will utilize side-scanning sonar, sub-bottom chirp profiling, magnetometry and archaeological diver inspections, the university release said. "Searchers to look for War of 1812 ships,"

—“Searchers to look for War of 1812 ships,”
United Press International, May 12, 2011

"Catalyst," a collaboration of artwork from 11 Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate students, will be on display from Saturday through June 6 at Art Works in Johnstown! 413 Third Ave. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown. The exhibition will showcase a variety of mediums ranging from paintings and sculptures to ceramics and wood furniture. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. The reception and exhibit are free. "Artists' collaboration at Art Works,"

—“Catalyst,”
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, May 11, 2011

Jason Espino, a graduate student in applied archaeology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is doing his master's thesis on gas drilling's impact on more than 3,000 designated historic sites in Washington County. "People think archaeology is Egypt and Mexico, but we have archaeological richness here, and it's being destroyed by unchecked drilling for natural gas," said Mr. Espino, who is also president of the Allegheny County Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology. "We do not want to stop development, but we also do not want to destroy the past. A healthy balance is what is proper here." Mr. Espino said conventional gas-well drilling already has damaged the Heathville Flats site in Jefferson County and the Runaway Run and Fishbasket Forks sites in Armstrong County. "It's shocking to see," he said. "This is a great example of unnecessary destruction of a significant site." "State's laws offer little shale drilling protection to archaeological sites,"

—“Protection to Archaeological Sites,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 8, 2011

Don and Tammy Slusser wouldn't be together if it weren't for running. They met at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's homecoming in 1983; she was a runner for the school and he was a visiting graduate. "Our first date was a 9-mile run," says Don, 59. Tammy, 46, hasn't run every marathon but has been there every year -- and won twice, in 1994 and 2000. She first ran the race in 1989. Three years earlier, on an 89-degree day, Don proposed to her at the finish line. "Twelve runners have toed the line in all 21 Pittsburgh Marathons: Sole Survivors,"

—“Sole Survivors,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 9, 2011

The reactions ranged from startled to silly. Was Gov. Corbett serious when he said Thursday that Pennsylvania college campuses situated over the Marcellus Shale could be opened to natural gas drilling? At Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where four gas wells powered the campus in the late 1970s and into the '80s, spokeswoman Michelle Fryling said, "We are certainly appreciative of the governor's comments about how the universities need to think outside the box on ways to generate new revenues." But before any final decisions are made, Fryling said, "we would need to study it very carefully." "Out West, campus gas wells not new,"

—“Out West, campus gas wells not new,”
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 1, 2011

Maps have become a thing of the past, replaced by modern GPS systems in our cars and now, even our cell phones. Yet, they continue to inspire many in countless ways. For painter Chuck Olson, they are the basis of his latest body of work, currently on display in the solo exhibit "Color" at Christine Frechard Gallery in Squirrel Hill. A native of Shaler, Olson, 58, lives in Indiana, Pa., where he has maintained a studio since 1975, when he was working on his masters of fine arts degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“Chuck Olson's 'Color' exhibit leads viewers to new vantage,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Reveiw, May 4, 2011

Chartiers-Houston senior Tanya Timko has twice faced the challenge of being a girl playing on the boys' tennis team. The first time was her sophomore year, when she and her older sister, Karli, won the WPIAL Class AA doubles championship, the first ever pair to do so. The second time around, her senior year, she finished third in the WPIAL Class AA boys' tennis tournament and earned a berth in the state tournament, which takes place in May. Timko will move on to play tennis at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she says she fell in love with the program and the campus. She looks forward to competing for a national championship at the NCAA Division II level. "I love the team, I love the coach, I love the area," she said. "It's going to be perfect."

—“Student-Athlete of the Week,”
WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh, Pa.), April 28, 2011

Who was Chief Cornplanter? Despite the revolutionary contributions of this prominent Seneca war chief, few Americans are familiar with his colonial influence. William Betts, Jr. hopes this will change with his new book, In The Hatchet and the Plow. Cornplanter’s life is revealed in a candid biography focusing on the chief’s influence during the American Revolution. Following Cornplanter’s journey as a chief on wilderness rivers and as a warrior for the British, Betts studies his turbulent relationships with iconic leaders of two worlds, delving into Indian-white relations. Now retired, William Betts, Jr. was a professor of English at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. A World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, Betts holds a bachelor’s degree in English and German from Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, and completed his graduate work at the University of Minnesota and The Pennsylvania State University, earning both a master’s degree and doctorate in English and comparative literature.

—“Legendary Chief Cornplanter is Revealed,”
Digital Journal, April 28, 2011

James Pace has come a long way from the streets of Brockton. Now with his master’s degree in hand from Bridgewater State University’s criminal justice program, there’s no telling what’s next for this ambitious young man. Eventually, he’d like to become mayor of Brockton. In the fall, the 24-year old will pursue his doctoral degree in criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Recently, we sat down for a chat.

—“From Brockton to Doctorate,”
Enterprise News (Brockton, MA), April 27, 2011

Most high school varsity teams would feel fortunate to rally around one senior player recruited to play at the college level. The Seneca Valley High School girls lacrosse team has four. Senior defender Brenna Gallager is heading to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she liked not only the campus and sports facilities, but the academic programs.

—“Colleges Recruit Four Seneca Valley Girls Lacrosse Players,”
Cranberry Patch.com, April 25, 2011

INDIANA, Pa. — Three students from Waynesboro completed requirements for graduation from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as of December 2010. They are: Jessica McKinstry and Scott A. Ziegler, bachelor’s degrees in music education; and Anna Plucinski, bachelor’s degree in the honors program in psychology.

—“Academic News,”
Shippensburg Public Opinion, April 24, 2011

Northern York County Regional Police have hired a new probationary officer, according to a news release issued Wednesday. Candace N. Campbell, 29, of Dubois began an intense 12-week field training program with the department this week. After completing the training, she will be assigned to patrol division. Campbell is a 2000 graduate of Dubois Area High School and a 2004 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in criminology. Campbell began her law enforcement career with Florida's Orange County Sheriff’s Office in 2006.

—“Northern Regional Police Hire Probation Officer,”
York Daily Record, April 21, 2011

Nicole M. Hewitt, Chambersburg, completed requirements for a doctorate in administration and leadership studies, nonprofit and public sectors, at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is self-employed as an educator, trainer and researcher in the field of human services. She is an instructor and advisory board member for Family Development Credential Program of Franklin, Fulton and Adams counties, an ally in the Circles out of Poverty program in Franklin County and a youth Sunday school teacher. Married to Robert L. Hewitt, she is the daughter of John and Theresa Monastra. Hewitt's doctoral dissertation was titled ‘Using Empowering Processes to Create Empowered Outcomes through the Family Development Credential Program: An Empirical Study of Change in Human Service Workers.’ At IUP, she earned a 4.0 grade point average and was the lead author of the article ‘The Family Development Credential Program: Synthesis of Outcome Research on an Empowerment-Based Human Service Program,’ published in the March 2010 Families in Society Journal.

—“Hewitt of Chambersburg Completes Doctorate Work,”
Chambersburg Public Opinion, April 21, 2011

Barbara K. Zuchelli, dean and chief operating officer for the Pennsylvania campuses of Allegany College of Maryland, completed a doctor of education degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Zuchelli, who joined the college in 1991 as its first Pennsylvania staff member, examined ACM’s Early College program, with which she been closely involved over the years, as the subject of her doctoral dissertation.

—“ACM’s Dean of Pennsylvania Campuses Completes Doctorate at IUP,”
Somerset Daily American, April 21, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:EDR), one of the nation’s largest developers, owners and managers of collegiate housing, recently received three of the inaugural INNOVATOR Awards at the 2011 Interface Conference sponsored by Student Housing Business magazine. EDR won for Best Public/Private Partnership Development, Most Creative On-Campus Public/Private Financing and shared Best On-Campus Bandwidth/Connectivity Solution with its partner, Pavlov Media. The Best Public/Private Partnership Development INNOVATOR Award was given to EDR for its ‘Residential Revival’ at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). For this project — which is the single-largest, privatized, student housing replacement program in the nation — EDR systematically created 3,516 beds to replace housing at the university without losing bed count. Through this successful public/private partnership, 1.15 million square feet of suite-style accommodations in eight new living-learning and mixed-use buildings replaced 11 obsolete, outmoded dormitories during the four-phase project. EDR oversaw the entire process through design, financing and construction. The new residences have been credited with greatly increasing applications and admissions. Enrollment at IUP is at an all-time high with an increase of more than 1,000 students — from 14,081 in 2005 to 15,086 in 2010. ‘This nationally recognized project brings distinction to this university and complements our efforts to recruit and retain excellent students through our living-learning programs, all designed to ensure academic success,’ said Dr. David Werner, interim president.

—“Education Realty Trust Wins Three INNOVATOR Awards at Student Housing Business’ Interface Conference,”
Traders Huddle.com April 20, 2011

Amplifi Commerce, an international e-commerce consultancy to major retail clients, announced today it has named Keith Krzeminski chief operating officer and executive vice president with oversight of the company’s operations, client delivery and business units. He brings more than 25 years of operational and financial experience to the company, including leading efforts at software, information technology, manufacturing and public companies. Prior to joining Amplifi Commerce, Krzeminski was senior vice president, finance and chief accounting officer at McAfee, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated security technology company, where he oversaw worldwide finance and operations organizations. His executive experience also spans senior positions with EDS, Quaker State, Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc., and Coopers & Lybrand, an international accounting firm. Krzeminski is a Certified Public Accountant and an active member of Financial Executives International (FEI), where he serves as a board member in the Dallas chapter. He holds his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“Commerce Names Keith Krzeminski Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President,”
Bradenton Herald (Florida), April 19, 2011

Facing A 50 Percent Cut ... in state funding, the chancellor of Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities boasted Monday that when Hollywood looks for animators for hit films such as ‘Toy Story’ it turns to Edinboro University in northwestern Pennsylvania. During an appearance before the Pennsylvania Press Club’s monthly luncheon, state System of Education Chancellor John Cavanaugh said the schools, once known as a training ground for teachers, also counts best-selling author Dean Koontz and YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley among its alumni.

—“SSHE Chancellor: ‘We Give The Best Value Out There,’ Capital Ideas,”
The Morning Call.com, April 18, 2011

Facing a 50 percent cut in state funding, the chancellor of Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities boasted Monday that when Hollywood looks for animators, it turns to an acclaimed program at Edinboro University in Erie County. During an appearance before the Pennsylvania Press Club’s monthly luncheon, Chancellor John Cavanaugh said the schools, once mainly known as a training ground for teachers, also count best-selling author Dean Koontz and YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley among its alumni. Hurley is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana County. "Higher education boss touts state universities as ‘best value,’

—“Allentown Morning Call,”
April 18, 2011

Citing a record number of applicants for the fall 2011 semester, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has stopped accepting incoming freshmen at its main campus and its Punxsutawney branch. James Begany, associate vice president for enrollment management at IUP, said Friday that the university had accepted 3,100 freshman, after receiving nearly 12,800 applications.That was almost 800 more than IUP received in 2010, a year in which the university set a record for applications.

—“IUP’s Freshman Class is Full,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, April 16, 2011

City officials and a planning intern have proposed three new bike routes for the Altoona area that complement existing and proposed routes to create a network. Public Works Director Dave Diedrich and Planning Director Lee Slusser drew a rough sketch, and intern Sarah Petrunak refined the design of the three new routes, Slusser said at a recent Altoona Planning Commission meeting. ‘She did the hard part,’ said Slusser of Petrunak, a graduate student in the Geography and Regional Planning Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“Three Bike Routes Proposed for City,”
Altoona Mirror, April 18, 2011

The tragic human and economic situation in the Arab World demonstrates that the Arab tyrants have engaged in extensive destruction of precious resources and obstructed economic growth and sound investment programs. Washington’s unconditional support to Arab tyrants deepens freedom deficit, obstructs talent cultivation and development, and accelerates the depletion of whatever is left of Arab wealth. Dr. Abbas J. Ali is Professor and Director, School of International Management, Eberly College of Business and IT, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“Dictators Squandering the Arab Weath,”
Alijazeerah.com, April 18, 2011

Rob Wright has been named chief editor for VertMarkets’ Life Science Leader magazine. A 17-year veteran of the pharmaceutical industry, Wright previously worked in sales, training, and management with companies such as Schering-Plough, Merck, and Mead Johnson Nutritionals. Wright has had 20 articles published in industry publications and academic journals. He earned a degree in business administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his master’s degree in business administration from Gannon University.

—Business Briefs
Erie Times-News, April 10, 2011

Joann Marie Lang of Williamsburg may have retired from being the assistant superintendent of the Tyrone Area School District, but she is still involved in education, working as a consultant.Lang earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Penn State and a master’s in gifted and talented from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She also has a Supervisor Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction, a Principal Certificate and a Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility from Penn State. Since her retirement, Lang serves as a trainer/facilitator in the PA Inspired Leadership Program and the National Institute for School Leadership. She interacts with professional men and women at all levels of education.

—“Blair County Group to Hold WISE Women Award Dinner,”
Altoona Mirror, April 10, 2011

The widow of a slain Pittsburgh police officer said that Wednesday’s announcement of a scholarship in her husband’s name at his college alma mater is something positive made from tragedy. ‘It’s nice for us as a family because all of the news is about the tragedy that happened and the events of that day,’ said Shandra Mayhle, the wife of Officer Stephen J. Mayhle, one of three officers gunned down in Stanton Heights two years ago. ‘It’s nice to make something positive. Stephen was proud to graduate from IUP.’ Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Downtown accounting firm KPMG announced the formation of the Pittsburgh Police Officer Stephen J. Mayhle/KPMG Memorial Scholarship. KPMG employee Julie Duvall, a friend of the Mayhle family, helped create the award.

—“Scholarship ‘Positive’ in Tragedy’s Shadow,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, April 7, 2011

Stephen's Scholarship — Shandra Mayhle, wife of fallen Pittsburgh Police Officer Stephen Mayhle, laughs with Randy Martin, chairman of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s department of criminology, and Robert Krizner, KPMG managing partner, after announcing a scholarship in Stephen Mayhle’s honor. Next to Shandra is Julie Duvall, a KPMG senior administrative assistant. They have been friends since their grade school days at Indiana Wesleyan School in Indiana, Pa.

—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 7, 2011

PITTSBURGH — Indiana University of Pennsylvania honored an alumni killed in Pittsburgh’s police tragedy two years ago. The university created the ‘Officer Stephen Mayhle Scholarship Fund.’ Mayhle is a graduate of IUP’s criminology department. The scholarship will go to a student who lost a family member serving in the line of duty as a police officer. Mayhle’s wife said the scholarship was a fitting tribute. ‘To have this put in place so every year he can be honored once again. It’s very rewarding for us as a family,’ Shandra Mayhle said. The first endowed scholarship will be awarded next year. Pittsburgh police officers Eric Kelly and Paul Sciullo also lost their lives in the Stanton Heights shootout.

—“Scholarship Created In Memory Of Fallen Officer,”
WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh), April 6, 2011

PITTSBURGH — The shooting of Clairton police Officer James Kuzak stirs powerful emotions for Shandra Mayhle, the widow of Pittsburgh police Officer Stephen Mayhle. ‘My heart just goes out to the family. I hope and pray that he is able to pull through this,’ Shandra Mayhle said Wednesday. Her husband was one of three Pittsburgh police officers who were shot and killed in Stanton Heights in April 2009. Shandra Mayhle told Channel 4 Action News reporter Bob Mayo that her thoughts are with Kuzak’s family and friends. ‘My heart breaks for them. I wouldn’t wish this on anybody,’ she said. Police from across the area have been reaching out to Kuzak’s circle where they wait by his bedside at UPMC Mercy. ‘The law enforcement is our family also, and I know for sure that there’s no way that I could have got through Stephen’s death without their support and their help,’ Mayhle said. Her husband will be remembered in another way next spring, with the first awarding of the Stephen Mayhle KPMG Memorial Scholarship at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Shandra Mayhle watches the announcement of the Stephen Mayhle scholarship at IUP. About $15,000 has been raised so far, and Mayhle hopes to increase that amount through more donations. Donations to the scholarship fund are being accepted through:

Foundation for IUP
1011 South Drive
103 Sutton Hall
Indiana, PA 15705

Call 724-357-5661 for more information about making a donation.
WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, April 6, 2011

Back in 1986, Robert James and Scott Blasey were students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania when they decided to form a band and play around college bars in the area. They added Greg Joseph on bass and Dave Minarik on drums and soon were making a name for themselves in the Pittsburgh area as The Clarks.

—“A Quarter Century with The Clarks,”
Patch.com (Falls Church, Va.), April 1, 2011

 

The Northern York High School’s music department will host the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s symphony orchestra for a free concert at 7:30 p.m. April 1 in the high school auditorium.

—“School Roundup,”
Harrisburg Patriot-News, March 31, 2011

Aimee McNaul’s first place ‘Seabee’ quilt is more than just an artfully designed piece - it is a tribute to her father’s military career. Eighteen-year-old Aimee McNaul worked for more than three months on her quilt, which won first place among at least 50 others at the Pa. Maple Festival Aimee, a freshman at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, began working on the quilt during her Christmas break with the help of her grandmother.

—“Military Quilt Wins First Place in Contest,”
Somerset Daily American, March 30, 2011

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of David Martynuik, will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Richland High School Performing Arts Center, One Academic Ave. in Richland Township. Violinist Stanley Chepaitis and cellist Linda Jennings, will be the featured performers. Selections will include Respighi’s ‘Ancient Airs and Dances No. 2’ Chepaitas’ ‘Paganini in the Vernacular,’ Cassado’s ‘Requiebros’ and Borodin’s ‘Symphony No. 2.’ The free concert is part of the orchestra’s spring tour. The high school orchestra will join the university orchestra for a selection.

—“IUP Orchestra Slated to Play in Richland,”
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 30, 2011

College life is rarely conducive to grieving, according to ‘Living with Loss,’ by researchers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Campus life is geared toward academic and social activities, leaving little room to make it through the grieving process. National Students of AMF (Ailing Mothers and Fathers) Support Network, a not-for-profit organization that helps students coping with death on college campuses, stresses that there is too much academic pressure to deal with grief properly. The phrase ‘college is supposed to be the best four years of your life’ can be confusing for grieving young adults.

—“College Not Helpful in Grief Process,”
Red and Black (University of Georgia), March 30, 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate student Belinda Arndt said she hopes to use her political science degree to work in government, but has been discouraged by what she’s heard from state politicians. ‘Pennsylvania should be helping the students,’ said Ms. Arndt. ‘It’s heartbreaking.’

—“Legislators to Restore Some Education Cuts,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 29, 2011

Students and faculty from Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities protested Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed education cuts Monday on the Capitol steps. More than 500 people, many with signs and bullhorns, braved the cold for two hours while speakers led them in chants and touted the reasons education is vital to the commonwealth. Afterward hundreds waited to enter the Capitol for the colleges’ budget hearing for the House Appropriations Committee. Peter Roquemore of Camp Hill came with 45 other students from Indiana University of Pennsylvania for the protest. The proposed cuts won’t hurt him because he’s graduating this May, but they will hurt his younger sisters, he said. ‘The opportunities I’ve had are phenomenal,’ Roquemore said. He is a senior majoring in political science. He wants his sisters to have those opportunities, too.

—“Hundreds of Students Protest Proposed Education Cuts,”
PennLive (Harrisburg), March 28, 2011

SELLERSVILLE - Local National Guard units have a new battalion commander as Lt. Col. Mark D. Pike of Coatesville, Pa., assumed command of the 228th Brigade Support Battalion on Saturday. The Sellersville-based battalion includes companies in Scranton, Kingston, Bethlehem, Allentown, Pine Grove and Lock Haven. Col. Pike is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He received his commission upon completion of the ROTC program at IUP. He has more than 25 years in the service and has been in the Army Reserve since 1989.

—“Lt. Col. Pike Takes Command of 228th National Guard,”
Scranton Times-Tribune, March 28, 2011

The black segment of the overall population in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, composed of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties, grew 0.8 percent. Western Pennsylvania’s highest increase was in Indiana County, where the black population jumped 73 percent, followed by Butler County’s 47.8 percent increase. In Westmoreland County, the number rose 15 percent. Melanie Hildebrandt, sociology professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, attributes some of Indiana County’s black population increase to college students who are counted when living on campus. Total fall 2010 enrollment at IUP showed 13 percent of students were minorities, compared to 7.7 percent in 2000. The black population in Indiana County rose from 1,407 in 2000 to 2,434 in 2010. ‘It’s only about 1,000 people, so there could be a couple things going on here,’ she said. ‘... Sometimes minority students bring family members, children, partners and caregivers.’

—“Blacks Increase Numbers in Western Pennsylvania,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 28, 2011

Western Pennsylvania is the backdrop for an intriguing new Web series — ‘Battle Lords,’ a drama that centers on a group of people who re-create medieval war battles.The protagonist Nick — played by series writer-director-producer Nicky Allison — is tortured by dreams where he's killed in battle, only to wake up alive and well in the morning. Mr. Allison originally set out to be a rock musician but ended up in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s communications media program studying filmmaking. ‘I finally decided to try something just as unrealistic and became a film producer,’ he said.

—“Cybertainment: ‘Battle Lords,’ a New Web Series, Uses Local Settings,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 27, 2011

In 1994, the company secured a temporary home in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s small business incubator, and soon after made its first big sale — 1,000 pairs of insoles for the Israeli military, an order that Gresko still is unable to explain.

—“Insoles Support Family-Run Business,”
Blairsville Dispatch-Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 25, 2011

Nearly a year ago, Ardiem launched its first collaboration with neighboring Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Faculty from IUP’s physics and biology departments helped Ardiem develop a Phase 1 application for a Small Business Innovation Research Grant offered through the National Institutes of Health. The program offers grants not to exceed $150,000 in total costs over six months. At the time of the application, Tracey Missien, IUP’s interim director of economic development, said the university was looking forward to the project as ‘a new milestone that we believe will continue to advance our reputation as a research university.’

—“Demand Is On Upswing For Indiana Firm’s Implantable Devices,”
Blairsville Dispatch/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 25, 2011

Rather than letting the disease dampen her spirits, Ms. Contino, now 19 and an accounting major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, fought back. ‘I refuse to let MS get me down,’ she said ‘I’m working 21 hours a week on campus and taking 15 credits at the same time. I feel the best medicine is to maintain a positive attitude.’ She has fought back by organizing fundraising events for research by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society that have brought in more than $75,000 through two dinners and annual MS Walks.

—“College Student Keeps Up Fight Against MS,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 24, 2011

Times of global disaster are ripe for hyper-social networking. Friends sound-off on their walls, and vigorously tweet and blog of impending doom and gloom. And all these updates raise a tough question: How do you respond? The Situation: A Facebook friend and trauma survivor posts feelings of confusion, loss, anxiety and sadness. How to Respond: Don’t stay silent. Even if you don’t quite know what to say, say something/ Be simple and direct, and let them know that you’re there for them. Dr Krys Kaniasty, a psychology professor at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and social support researcher who has studied natural disasters and trauma survivors, recommends sending a private message that says something to effect of ‘I just read your post. If you need to talk, I’m here for you.’ Make sure to include a a phone number - sometimes people need to talk. The important thing here is to keep the personal chatter off the Internet. ‘You don’t want to risk provoking them into posting something publicly that they’ll later regret, Kaniasty says.’

—“An Etiquette Guide To Tsunamis And Other Disasters,”
Lifehacker, March 23, 2011

The union representing about 6,000 faculty and coaches at the 14 state-owned universities ‘agreed in principle’ to pass up about $12 million in raises with a one-year wage freeze, leaders announced yesterday. Peter Broad, a professor of Spanish at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and chairman of the university senate, said he is glad to be retiring at the end of this semester. He said he thinks the union will be able to get its membership behind the pay freeze. ‘But I can’t speak for the administrators,’ Broad said. ‘Administrators include a lot more people than just presidents and provosts and deans; some are overpaid, and some are not.’

—“State-Owned University Union Reps Agree to Wage Freeze,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 22, 2011

Times of global disaster are ripe for hyper-social networking. Friends sound-off on their walls, and vigorously tweet and blog of impending doom and gloom. And all these updates raise a tough question: How do you respond? Don’t stay silent. Even if you don’t quite know what to say, say something/ Be simple and direct, and let them know that you’re there for them. Dr. Krys Kaniasty, a psychology professor at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and social support researcher who has studied natural disasters and trauma survivors, recommends sending a private message that says something to effect of ‘I just read your post. If you need to talk, I'm here for you.’ Make sure to include a a phone number-sometimes people need to talk. The important thing here is to keep the personal chatter off the Internet. ‘You don’t want to risk provoking them into posting something publicly that they’ll later regret,’ Kaniasty says.

—“An Etiquette Guide to Tsunamis and Other Disasters,”
Gizmodo, March 22, 2011

‘Often you get a more stoic, less emotional parent usually the man — while the woman is grieving more openly,’ says Dr. Laura Marshak, a marriage counselor and the author of ‘Married with Special-Needs Children: A Couple’s Guide to Keeping Connected.’ ‘Very often, the mother goes into overdrive, where every waking moment gets devoted to learning more, to finding services, to connecting with other mothers. It becomes consuming. At that point, couples often get divided.’

—“Don’t Let Your Marriage Be a Casualty of Your Child’s Mental Illness,”
The Huffington Post, March 18, 2011

Steve Miskin, spokesman for House Speaker Sam Smith, R-Punxsutawney, said lawmakers’ devotion to alma maters would be a factor, but‘not the deciding factor.’ They’ll judge Corbett’s ideas on‘the impact on communities and the impact on Pennsylvanians, said Smith, who graduated from Penn State University with a journalism degree in 1978 and serves on the board of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

—“State-Supported Universities to Find Out How Much Alma Matters”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 16, 2011

The WVIA Board of Trustees has named Tom Curra executive vice president of the region’s PBS and NPR broadcast stations. In this role, Curra, of Waverly, is designated the stations' number two executive at the request of WVIA President and CEO Bill Kelly. A native of Long Island, he is a graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communications.

—“Waverly Resident Named V.P. at WVIA,”
The Abington Journal, March 16, 2011

Rosemary Gido calls state prisons asylums for the invisible, particularly women. A criminology professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Gido said an estimated 42 percent of women in U.S. jails and prisons are mentally ill, compared with 24 percent of men. In Pennsylvania, the Department of Corrections reports that 44 percent of female inmates and 18.6 percent of male inmates have mental health issues. Women are more likely to have a co-occurring disorder - meaning mental health problems combined with drug or alcohol abuse - and a history of trauma, according to Gido, the former director of program and policy analysis for the New York State Commission of Corrections.

—“Professors: Prison Fails Mentally Ill Women,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 13, 2011

Hill, who has spent her entire career working in human services, grew up in Indiana, Pa. and majored in psychology at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.After graduating, she moved to Kittaning to work at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility at 20 years old. ‘I stayed there for 10 years and learned all kinds of things about addiction, about recovery, counseling and helping people,’ Hill said. ‘It was a hard and wonderful learning ground and I left there as their clinical director. I worked my way up from aid to counselor, to supervisor.’

— “Swissvale’s Betty Hill Leads Organization Focused on Gay Community,”
Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch, March 6, 2011

Where piles of scrap metal once sat at the entrance to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, bricks and glass and metal have been pieced together to form a 150,000-square-foot facility touted as an economic engine for Indiana County. The Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, a $79 million facility that will host both university events and national acts, opened officially to the public Friday afternoon. About 1,500 people, including some who lined up an hour before the doors opened, attended the public grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. ‘People are really excited to be here and see it finally, and I think the reaction, like mine, is ‘Wow!,’said IUP Interim President David Werner.

— “Complex Will Attract Music Acts, Business to IUP,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 5, 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania celebrated the opening of its new athletic center today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $79 million Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Center has been in the works for more than 10 years. ‘It’s exciting for the community, both the university community and the Indiana community in the region,’ said David Werner, IUP’s president. ‘This is a community project, not just an IUP project.’

— “IUP Unveils Brand New Athletic Center,”
KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh, Pa.), March 4, 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania celebrated the opening of its new arena, the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

— “IUP Opens New Arena,”
WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh, Pa.), March 4, 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania is set to cut the ribbon on a new $79 million, 5,000-seat athletic arena and convention complex. Doors to the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex will open Friday afternoon, after which people will be able to tour the new building. It is named for a local family that donated $2 million to the project. The center includes an athletic arena for basketball and other sports, a 650-seat auditorium, conference space and other offices. University officials expect the venue to host 140 events a year, including school athletics and other activities, as well as outside entertainment. A March 10 appearance by the Harlem Globetrotters is the first ticketed event. Rock concerts and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus are also scheduled.

— “IUP Set To Open New $79 Million, 5,000-Seat Arena,”
WJAC-TV (Johnstown-Altoona-State College, Pa.), March 4, 2011

Standing courtside, as he waited to join others in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, State System of Higher Education Chancellor John Cavanaugh called the place ‘a game-changer’ for the Indiana region. David Werner, interim president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, looked toward the rafters as he summed up in one word his feeling about the new arena next to campus: ‘Wow!’ The public this afternoon got its first look at the newly completed Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, a $79 million venue with a 5,000-seat arena built by IUP. Local members of Congress and other elected officials as well as university representatives joined several hundred others for a grand opening at 4 p.m., celebrating what community leaders predict will be a cultural and economic boost to the Indiana region.

— “IUP Unveils Brand New Athletic Center,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 4, 2011

When Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s faculty voted it had no confidence in President Lawrence J. Pettit in November 2001, the public reason was that he had ordered the closing of a cherished laboratory school for children run by the university. But there was a scandalous undertone fueled by an anonymous letter circulating that repeated an accusation Pettit’s ex-wife made when she left him three years before: Pettit had a sexual affair with a male student. Pettit denies that rumor and denies that he is gay. But it was ‘the elephant in the room’ that, mixed with some partisan politics, would lead Pettit to retire from IUP after 11 years, he said. He wrote about it last year in a self-published memoir, ‘If You Live by the Sword: Politics in the Making and Unmaking of a University President.’ ‘It was something I couldn’t deal with directly, and that kind of rumor is hard to disprove,’ Pettit, 73, said Thursday. ‘To some extent, some people might think it cheapens the book that is essentially an academic book. But I couldn’t write about the last years of my career and not write about it.’ Pettit, who moved to his home state of Montana in 2007, is in Indiana to attend today’s opening of the $79 million Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, a project he initiated as president.

— “IUP Ex-President Cites Politics in Departure,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 4, 2011

Nick Sciullo didn't understand when a classmate called him ‘retarded’ in the locker room at school. It was the first time the Latrobe teen, who has Down syndrome, had ever heard the slur — a fact that was not lost on his mother, Regina Sciullo. ‘That’s what we want with our children, not to even know what it means. Not to even have heard it,’ said Regina Sciullo, who works as a disability advocate for The Arc of Westmoreland County. ‘As this generation and the next generation grows up, we need to erase that word from their vocabulary.’ To get that message out, the Westmoreland County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services office along with agencies that work with people with intellectual disabilities is hosting an End the R-Word Party Saturday from 11 to 5 at Westmoreland Mall. Ben Rafoth, a professor of English at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, said the words ‘retard’ and ‘retarded’ are akin to ‘Negro’ or even ‘black’ when ‘African American’ is a more specific term. ‘It’s not just a matter of political preference or political correctness, but sometimes there are reasons to be more accurate or because something has changed or facts have changed and a new label is warranted,’ Rafoth said. ‘I think that the point here is whoever the term is being applied to should have a lot of say in how they are called.’ Rafoth said people get frustrated by the cycle that occurs when a neutral term, such as ‘mental retardation,’ is twisted into a slur and a new neutral term is developed. But Rafoth said at the root of it are deep-seated attitudes about certain people. ‘Groups of people who have been historically seen as lesser in some way or who are vulnerable ... are often the focus of negative labels, and so I think that really the call to change labels is not just about the words we use, but it’s also asking us to think about our attitudes toward people who are vulnerable, weak or just discriminated against,’ he said.

— “Slurs Against Intellectually Disabled Battled,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 4, 2011

After the ceremony, individuals will be able to tour the building until 6 p.m., and refreshments will be available. The center next to campus is expected to host nearly 140 events a year such as concerts and other kinds of entertainment, IUP spokeswoman Michelle Fryling said. A March 10 appearance by the Harlem Globetrotters will be the first ticketed event, and other shows already planned range from the Steve Miller Band with Gregg Allman to circus performances by Ringling Bros. Campus sporting and other university events including May commencement will be held at the center. The complex is named for the Kovalchick family of Indiana, who gave $2 million toward the development. The project broke ground in November 2008 and was completed three months ahead of schedule. Officials are predicting the 150,000-square-foot development;— the county’s largest venue;— will generate $12.5 million annually to the area economy.

—“IUP to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For New Arena,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 4, 2011

Mark Anthony, director of the Career Development Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, called the current job market ‘challenging’ for its graduates. But he said those with degrees in safety science do the best, with salaries ranging from $55,000 to $62,000 a year. Take Eric Porter, 28, of Indiana. He graduated from IUP with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He worked in sales, disliked it and went back to IUP, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in safety science in May. He now works as the safety, health and environmental administrator at McConway cq & Torley LLC, a steel foundry in Lawrenceville. He gives safety training to employees and contractors.

“Advanced Degree May Not Help Much in Region’s Job Market,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Feb. 27, 2011

Frank Mayes, of Rochester Mills, understood why the eldest of his three daughters, Christine, wanted to join the military. A former Army soldier himself, Mr. Mayes remembers Christine’s excitement to enlist directly from high school — that same thrill she felt during her three-year tour of Germany, and again just a few months later, when as a student at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, her Army Reserve unit was called to serve in Operation Desert Storm, the first Gulf War.

“Those Lost in 1991 Scud Attack Recalled,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 26, 2011

INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) - A group of communications graduate students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have created a digital world that makes it easier for people to learn about the Civil Rights Movement. ‘I really felt like the project brought the movement - which is a topic that we tend to shy away from or know only a very small portion of information about - I thought that by us working on the project, it not only informed us of that time and the Civil Rights Movement, but also by the video and the second life itself creating an avatar of color,’ said Malaika Turner, an IUP grad student.

—“Black History Month: IUP Virtual Life.”
KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh), Feb. 24. 2011

While Michele Papakie, who serves as inspector general for the 171st and is responsible for overseeing reports of fraud, waste and abuse, was stationed overseas from April to October last year, she was able to use a laptop she brought with her to stay in touch with family members using the Skype service, and updated her Facebook status constantly. She and her son even were able to stay in contact online while he was in basic training about three years ago. As a journalism professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in her civilian life, Papakie said she appreciates the joy of having access to easy communications with her family and even her students.

—“Reaching Loved Ones in Military Easier Today,”
Beaver County Times, Feb. 24, 2011

The words ‘you have cancer’ can send seismic shock waves through even the most steely and strong-willed person. Suddenly, you are a patient hurtling into unknown territory, a lonely and mysterious place. But you are not alone. An entire team of specialists are working with you. Here are just a few of the people that you might encounter on Team Survivor. TARYN REBUCK - Registered dietitian - Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. Education: Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Geisinger Medical Center Dietetic Internship. Responsibilities: Physicians or nurses refer patients to Rebuck for a variety of nutrition problems, including weight loss, severe nausea/vomiting from treatments, decreased appetite and taste changes from treatments and evaluation of tube feedings if needed.

—“8 People You Might Meet After a Cancer Diagnosis,”
PennLive/Harrisburg Patriot-News, Feb. 17, 2011

Caleb P.S. Finegan Notable: Finegan was one of 75 scholars worldwide invited to participate in the inaugural Pilgrimage Studies Workshop. The event will be held Friday through Feb. 20 in Washington. The workshop will begin with film stars Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen hosting a screening of their new movie, "The Way," a fictional account of a man's journey on the Camino de Santiago, the Way of St. James. The movie was filmed entirely in Spain and France along the pilgrimage's historic route from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Scholars attending the workshop are seeking to create a consortium of more than 30 American and Canadian universities that will offer summer seminars in Pilgrimage Studies in Spain starting in 2012.

— “Newsmaker: Caleb P.S. Finegan,”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Feb. 13, 2011

Imagine what it would be like to learn about the past by stepping into the pages of a history book. Graduate students in the communications media program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania are using Second Life to bring milestones in history to life in a three-dimensional virtual world. In the fall 2010 semester, they completed a project designed to teach college-level students about the civil rights movement. Allen Partridge, a professor in IUP’s communications media department, has Ph.D. students in his Simulation of Games class use Second Life as part of their course work. Dr. Partridge also has a background in game design: He has created many two- and three-dimensional interactive computer games and has written several books on the topic. The students chose the civil rights movement of the 1950s and ‘60s and created a series of scenarios that document and explain those turbulent times.

—“Reliving History: Virtual World Lets IUP Students Participate in Critical Civil Rights Battles,”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 9, 2011

If there’s one thing that Rosemary Gido wants her students to know, it’s this: ‘It’s not rocket science. Jails and prisons are the new asylums,’ she says. As a professor of criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Gido has been studying how the criminal justice system treats two populations—women and the mentally ill—and how those two groups often overlap.

—“Jails Are the New Asylums for Women,”
Chicago Now, Feb. 1, 2011

Louis Jacobs of Cherry Tree has a history of serving his country, teaching students for many years and volunteering in many ways. Something else he appreciates about his Navy service is being able to go to college on the G.I. Bill. He said he was in the first class of veterans to go to Indiana State Teachers College, now Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He received a business education degree. After graduation he began teaching at Cherry Tree High School and went on to Duquesne University during the summers and on Saturdays to get a master’s degree in administration, also using funding from the G.I. Bill.

—“Veteran Recalls WWII and Other Life Experiences,”
Clearfield Progress, Jan. 29, 2011

DUBOIS - DuBois School Board got a firsthand look at DuBois Area High School's new career center opportunities and a new welcome packet at its meeting last night. DAHS Principal Roger Collins, Elizabeth Drahushak and Anne Young provided an overview of each. Collins said the welcome packets were an idea he had that would allow him to have something to work off of when speaking with parents and prospective students. Young approached him about project ideas for her internship at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and he suggested she develop the welcome packet.

—“DuBois Offers Career Center for Students,”
Clearfield Progress, Jan. 27, 2011

Sarah Brislin Hasker, Greensburg, recently earned her Doctorate in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Hasker completed her pre-doctoral psychology internship at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, where she graduated with honors and received the Ester Mandelkar Award for Excellence in Therapeutic Skills. She earned her Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2007. While in graduate school, she was the recipient of the 2009 IUP Chacivity Award. She was also the recipient of the IUP Foundation Doctoral Fellowship in 2005, 2007 and 2008. Hasker is a 2005 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and the American Group Psychotherapy Association. Hasker is working towards gaining licensure as a clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania. She is employed at Ligonier Valley Learning Center, Kreinbrook Psychological Services group private practice, and is teaching at Westmoreland Community College.

—“Names and Faces,”
Times-Leader, Jan. 24, 2011

Standing on the stage of the Embassy Theatre, Jason Worzbyt engaged the audience. ‘This is where it starts,’ said Worzbyt with the flip of his conductor baton toward the student band behind him. This is where, says Worzbyt, the love for music grows and future musicians are inspired, in opportunities like this. Worzbyt, a professor of bassoon and associate director of bands from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was referring to the young musicians and teachers gathered for the Indiana Music Educators Association’s state convention - a three-day event that ends today. Worzbyt was conducting the Indiana Junior All-State Band in a Friday afternoon performance. He worked with the band in several sessions this week before showing off what they had learned in their performance at the Embassy. The junior band is made up of seventh- to ninth-graders from across Indiana. More then 3,000 teachers and students are participating in the convention. Over 100 workshops, clinics and performances are being offered.

—“Surrounded by Sound,”
Fort Wayne (IN) News-Sentinel, Jan. 22, 2011

The Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators named Kathleen R. Kelley, superintendent of the Williamsport Area School District, the 2011 Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Kelley holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a master's in education from California University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh.

—“East Notable” column,
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jan. 20, 2011

Jack Thomas, provost and academic vice president at Western Illinois University, has been named the university’s 11th president, effective July 1. He earned his doctorate in English literature and criticism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania; his master’s degree from Virginia State University; and his bachelor’s degree in English from Alabama A&M University. Thomas also is a 2005 graduate of the Harvard Institute for Management and Leadership Education program.

—Quincy (Illinois) Herald Whig, Jan. 18, 2011

The Media-Upper Providence Library, 1 E. Front Street in Media, will host a book signing for local author Joey Lynn Sarkees from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30. Sarkees is the author of ‘Earth Angels: A True Story of Heroism in the Face of Tragedy’ (published by iUniverse). In ‘Earth Angels,’ Sarkees tells the incredible true story of how a group of female rugby players used their strengths as teammates to act as heroes in a deadly situation. On a foggy morning in April 2003, 17 Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Women’s Rugby Club teammates were traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on their way to a match. The weather conditions made driving hazardous, and the women were witness to one of the worst traffic accidents in the Turnpike’s history: more than 20 vehicles were involved with more than 25 injuries and four fatalities. Not missing a beat, the group of brave young women spent the next several hours aiding victims and medical personnel, surrounded by burning vehicles, bleeding bodies and general chaos. Using the skills honed by working together on the rugby field, the IUP players selflessly gave up personal possessions and took directions from emergency responders, operating as one unit.

—“Media-Upper Providence Library Hosts Local Author for Book Signing,”
Delaware County News Network, Jan. 17, 2011

From his career as a surveyor for the Penn family to becoming the ‘Hero of Armstrong County,’ retired Indiana University of Pennsylvania English professor and history author Bill Betts of Indiana provides a comprehensive view of the life and accomplishments of Gen. John Armstrong in a biography of Armstrong published by Heritage Books being released this month. ‘Rank and Gravity, The Life of General John Armstrong of Carlisle’ will soon be available for purchase online at Heritage Books of Westminster, Md, and at Amazon.com. ‘The book is the first, and long overdue, biography of this very important colonial figure, one of the most notable and consequential of 18th-century Pennsylvania,’ said Betts.

—“Indiana Historian Tells Story of Armstrong County Namesake,”
Kittanning Leader-Times, Jan. 15, 2011

Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex Cost: $79 million Completion date: March Impact: Expected to generate $22 million annually for the region, according to the university. What it is: It will include the 4,000- to 6,000-seat Ed Fry Arena, the 650-seat Christine Toretti Auditorium, athletic department administrative offices and conference facilities. According to the university, it’s designed to serve as a cultural and economic development resource for the region. It’s named in honor of the Kovalchick family of Indiana, who donated $2 million for the facility’s construction. First event: The Ed Fry Arena will host the Harlem Globetrotters on March 10.

—“Construction Around Campus: Indiana University of Pennsylvania,”
Pittsburgh Business Times, Jan. 14, 2011

Her musical pedigree is as American as it gets. She graduated from Wissahickon High School, Class of 1970, attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and did her post-graduate work at the University of Michigan and the Eastman School of Music.‘I think I’ve always been attracted to the unusual,’ Coleman said. ‘Even when I first went to undergraduate school at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, my teacher there . loved the 20th-century repertoire, so from day one he was throwing this stuff at me. It was a wonderful experience.’‘I found myself drawn to more and more of the esoteric repertoire, for the way it puts the music of Bach and Beethoven into a different kind of perspective for me.’

—“Donna Coleman Returns Home to Offer Free Recitals,”
Montgomery (Pa.) News, Jan. 11, 2011

Robert Heasley, a sociology professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and president of the association, has accused the new movement of ‘inventing something that I think already exists.’ And at the Wagner College conference, Rocco Capraro, a history professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, said much the same thing. Men’s studies had been around for 30 years, he pointed out, and was ‘an emerging interdisciplinary field concerned with men’s identity and experience in the present, over time, across space.’  His definition was sufficiently vague, in other words, that it seemed to cover just about everything male-related, and he suggested that the differences between men’s studies and male studies were mostly ones of emphasis. Actually, the differences are a good deal deeper than that. One argument that male studies advocates make is that men’s studies has essentially been co-opted. According to Professor Tiger, the trouble with men’s studies is that it’s ‘a wholly owned branch of women’s studies.’ There is also a political dimension to the split. ‘I’d like to get away from this terminology but it’s true,’ Professor Heasley said in a recent interview. ‘It’s left wing/right wing.’ But ultimately the differences have to do with radically different notions of what it means to be a man in the first place.

—“The Study of Man (or Males),”
New York Times Education Section, Jan. 7, 2011

Brenda Shaffer, the recently-retired pastor of Beulah United Methodist Church in Friedens, has a very simple philosophy in life. ‘You have a responsibility to use the gifts and talents you have been given to help people and the community you live in,’ she said. The 66-year-old Shade Township native and current Stoystown resident started her working life as an elementary school teacher in Maryland and had moved back to the area in 1971. She originally graduated in 1966 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. A partial recounting of her extensive continuing education includes a master’s degree equivalency from the Pennsylvania State University, a master’s degree from IUP in educational psychology and Divinity School at Duke University in North Carolina.

—“Shaffer Bases Her Life on Responsibility to Help Others,”
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Jan. 9, 2011

Thomas R. Merkel, son of Timothy and Diana Merkel of Bechtelsville, was named recipient of The Pennsylvania Vector Control Association Student Research Award during a recent symposium.  A senior at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he is majoring in biology and criminology, Merkel was invited to offer a presentation on research conducted during his internship with Indiana County’s West Nile Virus Program.

—“Area Students are Making the Grade,”
Jan. 9, 2011

Thomas R. Merkel, Bechtelsville, a December graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, received the Pennsylvania Vector Control Association’s 2010 Student Research Award. Merkel was a biology and criminology major at IUP. He is a 2006 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. His research project was based on work he did as an intern with the Indiana County West Nile Virus program.

—“Campus Notes,”
Reading Eagle, Jan. 9, 2011