Millersville University News

2009

 
Reorganization
New positions announced for Dr. W. Douglas Zander, Minor (Will) Redmond and Dr. Melvin Allen.
 
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.
Geopod
Millersville professors Drs. Gary Zoppetti, Sepideh Yalda and Richard Clark, recently received $350,000 from the NSF for "Geosciences Probe of Discovery."
 
State-of-the-University
Millersville Convocation Address by President Francine G. McNairy - The Times They Are A-Changin'
 
Homecoming 2009
Homecoming 2009 will feature events and activities from October 21 - 24.
Connecting with the Community
Millersville is hosting a series of gatherings to read short pieces of literature on service, reflect on civic engagement and connect with the community.
 
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.
 
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.
U.S.News & World Report Rankings
U.S.News & World Report in its annual college rankings issued for 2010, announced that Millersville University ranked in the top tier at 54 in the category of Best Universities - Master's in the North region.
 
Counseling Center Re-Accredited
Millersville University's counseling center was recently re-accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services.
PLCB Grant to MU
Millersville University has received a $10,820 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to fight underage drinking.
 
What the Twitter?
Lecture on online safety coming up May 18 on campus.
 
Honors & Convocation
The Honors and Awards Convocation is scheduled for 10 a.m. in Pucillo Gym on April 18.
 
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.
 
Expert to Speak on Weather and Flying
Expert in weather and flying to speak at Millersville University on April 9.
 
Holocaust Conference
29th Holocaust Conference will run April 1-3 at Millersville University.
MU Joins McNeil Center
Millersville University is only PASSHE University to become partners with McNeil Center for Early American Studies.
 
Tickets for Dr. Ayers Lecture
Tickets for the simulcast of the Education Lecture are still available. No backpacks or large bags will be permitted for the lecture or simulcast.
 
Ganser Library Presents: A ShowCase of Scholarship
On Monday, March 16, 2009 from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Millersville University Library will celebrate the exhibit opening of "A Showcase of Scholarship 2009."
 
Vision 2020
On January 26, the ceremonial signing of Millersville's Vision 2020 statement will take place in the Millersville Borough council chambers.
Black Maria Film Festival
The Black Maria film festival is coming to Millersville University on February 15 and will include 90 minutes of films and lots of discussion.

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.
 
Gingerbread Houses
Millersville University food services is sponsoring the first annual gingerbread house decorating contest.
 
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.
3rd World Conference
Voices of the Subaltern to be discussed at Millersville.
 
World Premiere
World Premiere of American Repertory Ballet coming to Millersville University.
New Deputy Chief
A new deputy chief has been hired at Millersville University.
 
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.
New Vice President
New Information Technology Vice President Hired at Millersville
 
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.
 
Bill Reuter honored
The CEO of Susquehanna Bancshares was recently inducted into Millersville's chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon.
School Violence Conference
Millersville's School of Education will be holding a conference on school violence during June.
 
Baseball Team Plays Today
PSAC baseball playoffs continue today at Clipper Magazine Stadium.
 
Alumni Association Awards
Alumni Association to honor Dr. Gary Miller and W. Lee Eastwood on April 26 at Honors & Awards Convocation
Regional Economics Challenge
Millersville University Center for Economic Education to Host Regional Economics Challenge
 
Mitigating Hazards
Meeting April 15 to discuss potential hazards at Millersville University.
 
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.
 
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