This week is Transgender Awareness Week. The week is a chance to uplift the voices of transgender people and raise awareness of their hardships and accomplishments. This week leads up to the Trans Day of Remembrance. “The Trans Day of Remembrance is an annual vigil honoring and remembering the countless lives of Black and Brown…
The National Collegiate Honor Council (NCHC) has named Luke Hershey ‘21 a Portz Scholar. The award recognizes the top research and creative projects across the nation each year. As one of only four students selected in the nation for this prestigious honor, the Wood Honors College and English secondary education student is invited to present his…
In October, Danez Smith a black, non-binary, poet, performance artist, and LGBTQ+ activist came to campus to spend an empowering evening. They shared powerful poetry and had us laughing, cringing, and questioning as they shared from their books Don’t Call Us Dead and Homie. I had the privilege to participate in the open mic they…
Networking and internships can be the direct lines to job offers. That’s how it worked for Michaela Vallonio ’20 when she went to FischTank PR in New York. Vallonio was recruited as an intern by FischTank Founder and CEO, Eric Fishchgrund ’06 who then hired her after her internship. Vallonio made the networking connection at…
Are you an international student studying at Ship? Perhaps you were born outside of the U.S.? Have you spent time traveling, studying, or researching abroad? Do you intend to travel in the future and have a country you want to visit? Do you share pride in your heritage from an international country? Join the International…
This year’s Diversity Week at Ship featured multiple guest speakers, a fire artist and many community building and inclusion activities. Kicking off the week Monday, October 4, was a women’s empowerment talk. All were welcome to participate in discussions on empowering women and inspiring change. Topics included gender equality, economic empowerment, and work-life balance among…
Join the Shippensburg University community for some fall fun at the annual Treats No Treats event on Monday, October 25 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on the Old Main front lawn. Children will be treated to grab and go activities and treat bags. Costumes are welcome, but not required. All non-vaccinated individuals are asked to…
Kate Moretti ’00 visited Shippensburg University on September 15 bringing laughs and a great deal of wisdom with her. Moretti is a seven time New York Bestselling author with books that include “Thought I Knew You,” “While You Were Gone,” “Binds That Tie,” “The Vanishing Year,” “Blackbird Season,” “In Her Bones,” “Girls of Brackenhill,” and…
Get Vaccinated, Stay Healthy As the end of year approaches at Shippensburg University, it is important to keep in mind the health and well-being of family and friends as students begin to make their way home. The COVID-19 vaccination should be received to protect students and their communities as they go home this spring. The…
Spring is open to many opportunities to volunteer around campus. One of those is working on the Rail Trail which is what I found myself doing last Friday. If you’re looking for something a little different, Saturday, April 24 is ShipShape Day! This is an opportunity to go out into the community, meet new people…