Millersville University News

2009

 
Groundbreaking at the SMC
Groundbreaking ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at the Student Memorial Center (SMC), where a $35 million renovation and addition project has been underway since summer 2009.
Exploring Disabilities at Millersville
Throughout the year, Millersville faculty will bring campus and community attention to autisum and the wider world of disabilities.
 
State-of-the-University
Millersville Convocation Address by President Francine G. McNairy - The Times They Are A-Changin'
 
PBS Screening
Millersville will present an advanced screening of PBS's Art: 21-Art in the Twenty First Century Series, Systems episode on Oct. 7 on campus.
 
NPR on Campus
NPR aired a story about Millersville University "Colleges Ramp Up Efforts To Hold On To Students" on September 2.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Kauffman Named Grand Marshals
The Millersville Community Parade Committee has named Ben Franklin Kauffman and his wife Polly Huber Kauffman as the 2009 grand marshals of this year's event.
 
Counseling Center Re-Accredited
Millersville University's counseling center was recently re-accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services.
Cops on Bikes
The Millersville University Police Department recently received a $3,000 grant from the Lancaster Bike Club to purchase two new patrol bicycles.
PLCB Grant to MU
Millersville University has received a $10,820 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to fight underage drinking.
 
Four Corners Festival
This summer everyone is invited to campus for the Four Corners Festival, which will feature free performances on the shore of the famous "Swan Pond."
 
What the Twitter?
Lecture on online safety coming up May 18 on campus.
 
UPDATED: Important H1N1 Information
 
Free Ice Cream
Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., will speak April 16. In addition, Distinguished Civic Leadership Awards will be given out prior to lecture.
 
Stop Smoking
The Elsie S. Shenk Wellness and Women's Program of Millersville University is the recipient of a $50,000 grant to fund a tobacco cessation program on campus.
 
Odyssey of the Mind
On Saturday, March 7, 2009, Millersville will play host to 380 students competing in 58 teams from East Central, Pa. for the "Odyssey of the Mind" competition.
 
Dr. Ayers
Statement from President Francine G. McNairy regarding the Education Lecture at Millersville University.
 
Got Game?
Ganser Library will host its first gaming event on February 5 - Got Game? BRING IT!
 
Higher Education and the Economy
"Higher Education and the Economy" was written by President Francine G. McNairy for the Sunday News. It is posted here with permission from the Sunday News.
 
Campus Climate Assessment
What is life like on the Millersville University campus? That question will be explored this spring.

2008

 
CCERP Grant
Entrepreneurial Leadership Center to be created at Millersville University.
 
Commencement
Dr. Pettaway will give commencement address at Millersville on December 14.
Fulbright
Millersville's Dr. Barbara Stengel is Fulbright Scholar.
 
Middle States Accreditation
Millersville is engaging in a self-study process which is the central piece of reaccreditation through the Middle States Commission of Higher Education.
 
Smoking Ban
New smoking ban at universities
 
Constitution Day Activities
Millersville will have events September 15-17 on campus to honor the constitution.
Grand Marshals
Dr. Ralph Anttonen and his wife Judy, have been named the 2008 grand marshals of this year's Millersville Parade
Home Rule
Millersville University will sponsor a forum on Home Rule on 9/16.
 
Friends of Ganser Lecture
The Impacts of War on American Presidential Politics will be topic of lecture.
Ville Idol
The 'Ville Idol show is coming back this fall.
 
Faculty Senate Elections
Faculty Senate elects new members
Pass the Baton
Reuben Blundell takes over as orchestra conductor
 
Sirens
The campus will soon be installing sirens.
 
Holocaust Conference
Presentations announced for Millersville University's 28th Annual Holocaust Conference
Millersville Makes Honor Roll
Millersville University of Pennsylvania was named to the 2007 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the second year in a row.
 
Science Technology and Me!
"Science Technology and Me!" an educational event aimed at middle and high school age girls.
 
Dr. Aminta Hawkins Breaux
Dr. Aminta Hawkins Breaux has been hired as the vice president for student affairs at Millersville University.
 
New Student Affairs VP
 
Walker Center Opens at Millersville
Walker Center opens at Millersville to help reverse trend of disaffection from civil involvement.
Businessman Creates Honors College Fellowship Program for Millersville University
Millersville University and Lancaster Regional Medical Center Offer Joint Educational Program