Colleagues, I write to you today to share an update to the orders issued by Governor Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine for space capacity and gathering limits. These changes to the orders go into effect today, Friday, October 9, 2020. It is important to note that these changes only apply to non-curricular events and do not…
Senior English major Andrea Kling and junior political science major Katie McKinley documented their recent visit to Etter Health Center for asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. Kling and McKinley wanted to show their fellow student body just how easy it is to get tested for COVID-19. Nurse Joe helped them through the process and showed the…
World Mental Health Day, October 10, provides the chance to increase awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. This year has been difficult for many, and it is important to pay attention to our own mental health as well as support friends and family members who may be struggling. To destigmatize situational and chronic mental…
As of today, October 8, 2020, Shippensburg University has had 32 reported positive COVID-19 cases. The University has 16 active cases currently. 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. If a student is invited, they will…
Raider football alumnus, Tj Smink ’16, was recently featured on PHL17 Morning News Desk for raising money to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Philadelphia (LSS). The cause hits home for Smink who was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma. Smink is competing in LSS’s philanthropic competition for the title of Man & Women…
Dr. Lonce Bailey, associate professor of political science, appeared on PCN on October 7. Bailey joined Fletcher McClellan, professor of political science at Elizabethtown College, to discuss the upcoming General Election.
Ship alumna Liz Kemmery ’04 was announced as director of communications at The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA). Kemmery joined PFMA, “after fourteen years in higher education, most recently working as director of creative services at her alma mater, Shippensburg University”. Kemmery graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School and received her BA in Communications Journalism…
The F/S/C-4, C-3 and R-2 parking lots located directly behind the Reed Operations Center and along the Robb Field Complex will be closed for construction starting Thursday, October 8 and remain closed until further notice. Please avoid this area and locate another parking lot to park in during this duration.
As of today, October 5, 2020, Shippensburg University has had 28 reported positive COVID-19 cases. The University has 18 active cases currently. 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. If a student is invited, they will…
The International Flag Display at Shippensburg University has been occurring for 11 years during the annual celebration of International Education Week, October 26-30, 2020. The flag display, created and maintained by Dr. Sean Cornell Associate Professor of Geography/Earth Science, has been a vibrant and visual part of the celebration. The tradition has also included a…