It may seem utterly impossible to find a news source without some level of bias in today’s politically divided world, but that is just what Dr. Alison Dagnes, professor of political science, and Dr. Lawrence Eppard, assistant professor of sociology, hope they’ve created with their new podcast “Utterly Moderate.” What started as two colleagues engaged…
Alumnus and attorney Donald Smith will present a virtual program offered through the Wyomissing Public Library on Thursday, February 25. Learn more about the program titled “The Second Founding and Voting Rights – a Review of the 15th Amendment, its Aftermath, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Today’s Attempts at Potential Voter Suppression.”
Alison Dagnes and Lawrence Eppard appead in the York Daily Record. Their opinion piece titled “It’s a myth that immigrants are more criminally oriented,” was published on February 19.
The Luhrs Center invites you to a virtual performance of “The Roots of Black Music in America,” on Friday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. Experience Karlus Trapp’s delightful, educational, and entertaining presentation with this 100 year journey back through time to hear, experience anew, and learn about the music of America’s black musical giants. It…
If you can’t make it to any of Ship’s Black History Month events, we’ve got a list of virtual ways you can engage, learn and celebrate on your own time. National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 restrictions but, you can still access virtual exhibits, online…
Alison Dagnes weighed in on the response to of local Republicans regarding Senator Pat Toomey’s vote in support of impeachment in a PennLive article. Read the article.
Alumnus Stephen Patterson joined the team at Univest Bank and Trust Company as the senior vice president and senior relationship manager. The announcement was featured in the Morning Call. Read the story.
President Laurie A. Carter spoke at Governor Tom Wolf’s press conference discussing the proposed Nellie Bly scholarship for students attending State System schools. The press conference was covered by several news outlets including ABC27. Watch ABC27’s coverage. Story from YouErie.com. Story from WeAreCentralPa.com
Dr. Christine Royce, professor of teacher education, and Ship students are joining NASA on a mission to Mars this week. Using the landing of the Mars Perseverance rover, the class hopes to engage future classrooms in this world and beyond. On Thursday, February 18 the rover will land on the red planet at 3:55 p.m.…
In case you missed it (ICYMI), Shippensburg University’s COVID-19 testing protocols have changed for the spring 2021 semester to include the Raider Rapid Results (R3) testing program. For students, these changes mean greater engagement opportunities with clubs and activities, intramurals, sports, and experiential learning. R3 testing is a free COVID-19 test conducted at the Ceddia Union Building…