A weekly news report for Slippery Rock University
SRU trustees welcome president-designate read more
Burkhart takes APSCUF leadership reins read more
Old Stone House offers 'Colonial Day' read more
SRU honors graduate students read more
Finance students win competition read more
Rock remains in baseball championship read more
Photo: Volunteer Spirit read more
Photo: Good Luck read more
Photo: Weidenhofer read more
Photo: carnival read more
PERMANENT FIXTURE: “Space, Time, Dream Head” by James Shipman of Pittsburgh won the inaugural James C. Myford Sculpture Invitational. A committee comprised of art faculty, University administrators and current art students selected the clay and steel sculpture to become part of the University’s permanent outdoor art collection. The winner was announced Sunday during the dedication of the James C. Myford Art Sculpture Building. The sculpture is located adjacent to the Art Building.
SRU graduates largest class ever
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - Nearly 1,600 Slippery Rock University seniors, graduate students and doctoral candidates will line up May 12 in two ceremonies to form the University largest graduation class ever.
The spring semester graduation ceremonies will be in Morrow Field House. Seating is limited and tickets have been distributed to graduating seniors. Overflow seating, with a live Web feed of the ceremonies, will be available in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. (read more)
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - Slippery Rock University has been included in "The Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges" for the third consecutive year. The guidebook, published in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, said SRU demonstrates sustainability leadership in academics, infrastructure, activities and career preparation.
"Your commitment to sustainability and to preparing tomorrow's green leaders is highly commended and a wonderful achievement," said Robert Franek, senior vice president and publisher of The Princeton Review. (read more)
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - Some students enrolling for Slippery Rock University’s summer session have picked the near-perfect way to spend time in class: They have enrolled in Simon Beeching’s marine biology class, which is being taught at the marine station at Wallops Island near the Chesapeake Bay.
"This is one of the most popular summer classes and always fills quickly," said Eliott Baker, executive director of SRU’s Office of Academic Records and Summer School. He says the subject matter and the draw of spending time near the water appeal to students. (read more)
Today
Last class day of spring semester
The Barwell Prophecy
7:30 p.m., Sheehy, Maltby
Saturday
Farmers' Market Kickoff
10 a.m. – noon, Rock Falls Park
Sunday
SRU University Choirs
4 p.m., Swope
SGA Movie: The Vow
8 p.m., ATSH
Monday
Study day: No classes
Bailey Library open for
24-hour study
Rock Catholic Center
Open 24-hours for study
Moonlight Breakfast
9-11:30 p.m., Boozel
Tuesday
Finals week opens
Bailey Library open for
24-hour study until 5 p.m. Friday
Rock Catholic Center
Open 24-hours for study
Wednesday
Finals week opens
Dump 'n Run
Collection of end of year
household items, etc.,
from area apartment complexes
for recycling.
See SRU Master Activity
Calendar for schedule
Bailey Library open for
24-hour study
Rock Catholic Center
Open 24-hours for study
SRU Counseling Center
Stress Less Event
4-6 p.m., Watson Hall
Thursday
Dump 'n Run
(See entry above)
Bailey Library open for
24-hour study
Rock Catholic Center
Open 24-hours for study
Multicultural Development
Spring Graduation Celebration
5 p.m., Miller Auditorium
Friday
Dump 'n Run
(See entry above)
Commencement Rehearsal
1:30 p.m., Morrow Field House
Bailey Library open for
24-hour study until 5 p.m.
Rock Catholic Center
Open 24-hours for study
Saturday
Farmer's Market
10 a.m., Rock Falls Park
Commencement:
Tickets required:
10:30 a.m., Graduate studies,
CHES and CHFPA;
2 p.m., CBISS and COE
Colonial Day
Noon, Old Stone House
ROTC Commissioning
4 p.m., ATSH
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