Sent on behalf of Dr. Tom Ormond, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Barry McClanahan, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Dear Campus Community: We have worked together collectively as a University — students, faculty and staff — to open amid a global pandemic. We have embraced the challenges, invested in technology and…
As of today, September 28, 2020, Shippensburg University has had 16 reported positive COVID-19 cases. The University has 11 active cases currently. AASYMPTOMATIC TESTING: The University continues to invite a random selection of students to participate in Asymptomatic Testing every week. These tests will require 48-72 hours for results. If a student is invited, they will…
Early Warning Grades Early Warning Grades (EWGs) will be due Friday, October 2nd, at 4 PM. All grades will be processed online. Functionality for grade submission is currently enabled. As in the past, we strongly encourage the submission of EWGs for all students. 100-level courses and those 200-level courses that are taken by freshmen are particularly encouraged. If…
The annual influenza immunization clinic is being held next Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in the CUB Airport Lounge. The clinic is by appointment only, and there are still appointments available. Sign up today. According to the CDC: “Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself and the people…
September is Suicide Prevention Month; intended to create awareness and strengthen the fight against suicide. We can help to prevent ourselves and our loved ones from developing thoughts of suicide by staying connected to each other, checking in regularly, and offering support. It’s more important than ever that we be there for each other and…
The Sentinel highlighted the announcement of the new Anti-Racism Institute at Shippensburg University. Read the full article.
The Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Compliance, in coordination with The Writers’ Lighthouse, seeks true stories of experiences with racism from the Shippensburg University family. Those pieces selected will be included in a volume entitled Say It Loud: Transformational Tales of Everyday Racism, to be published in the spring and shared with our academic community. …
As of today, September 24, 2020, Shippensburg University has had 9 reported positive COVID-19 cases. The University has 5 active cases currently. Please SPREAD THE WORD (not the virus) 1) ASYMPTOMATIC TESTING: The University continues to invite a random selection of students to participate in Asymptomatic Testing every week. These tests will require 48-72 hours for results.…
The Anti-Racism Institute (ARI) at Shippensburg University is focused on one primary goal: to facilitate student engagement, scholarly research, and academic enrichment regarding the subject of race. The Institute, announced today by University President Laurie A. Carter, was created with cross-campus input from faculty and staff based upon the racial awakening that is currently gripping…
As of today, September 21, 2020, Shippensburg University has had 5 reported positive COVID-19 cases. The University has 2 active case currently. Three students have completed their isolation process without complications. 1) ASYMPTOMATIC TESTING: The University is inviting a random selection of students to participate in Asymptomatic Testing every week. These tests will require 48-72 hours for results. If…