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Responding to Incidents of Bias
IUP is today making public our newly revised response protocol for incidents of bias, outlining the steps IUP will take when an incident of bias or hate arises on our campus.
MCSLE Announces Topics for Summer Series of Anti-racist Programming
MCSLE has scheduled the Breaking the Barrier and Building Bridges virtual programs series. The programs will continue throughout the summer until Wednesday, August 12. All programs will be on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., alternating via Zoom.
Education Abroad Experiences Suspended for Fall 2020
Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, the US Department of State, and best practices in the field of international education, IUP has made the decision to suspend all student Fall Education Abroad experiences, both credit and noncredit.
Cyber Security and COVID-19
Cybercriminals ramped up phishing attacks over 667 percent in the month of March alone, and these attacks continue to rise. Cybercriminals are using emails and social media posts to prey on fears and unanswered questions about COVID-19. Here is how to stay protected from phishing and other cyber threats.
Temporary University Drive Traffic Restrictions
University Drive will be temporarily closed to through traffic on Saturday, July 4, 2020, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In addition, access to South Campus athletic facilities will be restricted at this time.
Gossett Appointed Editor of Criminal Justice Policy Review
Professor Jennifer Gossett from the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice has been appointed to serve as editor of the Criminal Justice Policy Review. Gossett is the successor to Daniel Lee, who served as editor for the past four years.
Economics Faculty Members Participate in Pennsylvania Economic Association Virtual Board Meeting
Stephanie Brewer Jozefowicz and James Jozefowicz participated in the Pennsylvania Economic Association virtual board of directors meeting held on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Two Criminology Students Complete Dissertation Requirements
On June 17, 2020, two students from the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Samantha Bennett and Chunghyeon Seo, defended their dissertation research projects.
Eberly Features Junior Macey Phillips
The IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology is featuring junior accounting major Macey Phillips, who chose to attend IUP because it was her local university. Macey was born and raised in Indiana, Pennsylvania. She grew up attending IUP-related events, and knew from the first time that she attended a homecoming parade that she wanted to be a future IUP student.
Update on Fall 2020 Plans
While the work of the Fall 2020 Planning Committee is ongoing, there are some key decisions that have been finalized by university leadership, covering the Academic Calendar, Hybrid Style Class Delivery, Living and Dining Reminders, Helping Students with Financial Hardships, and Preparing Our Campus.
Life and Breath in the ’Burgh
Respiratory therapist Zach Isenberg ’11 talks about the breathing issues COVID-19 patients experience and his work in the cardiothoracic unit of one of the nation’s largest hospital systems.
Mills to Serve as Interim Dean of Eberly College
Geofrey Mills, an experienced university administrator and faculty member with expertise in economics and finance, has been selected to serve as interim dean of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. He will begin work at IUP on July 1.
Mathematics Education Graduate Program Ranked as “Best Online Master’s in Education Program”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Education in Mathematics Education online program has been ranked as a top online graduate program by U.S. News & World Report for 2020.
English Professor Publishes Book of Short Stories by Popular African American Writer
Veronica Watson, director of the Literature and Criticism program at IUP, is the editor of “The Short Stories of Frank Yerby,” a recently published collection of short stories of a little-known, but groundbreaking, African American writer.
Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers: MCSLE Supports IUP as Anti-Racist Campus Community
The Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement is posed to address issues of social injustice and racial inequity head-on through continued programming and student-centered discussion.
Fall 2020 Semester Bills
The first fall 2020 student bills will be issued on July 1. New for this semester is a five-payment plan option.
Parking Garage Temporarily Closed for Annual Cleaning and Maintenance
The IUP Parking Garage will be temporarily closed for beginning on Monday, June 29. The garage is scheduled to reopen on Monday, July 20.
Alumni Provide Funding for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at IUP
Tim and Debra Phillips Cejka, 1973 graduates, have gifted $350,000 to IUP to promote the university’s ongoing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Guides Lining Up to Serve Students
We asked, and you answered the call! The Student Support and Engagement Team is proud to announce that 67 staff and faculty members have signed up for the Guide Program. If you’re still interested in being a Guide, it isn’t too late to sign up as an alternate.
English Department Students and Faculty Host Virtual Discussion of “Just Mercy”
English Department students and faculty will host a Zoom meeting focusing on the film Just Mercy on Tuesday, July 7, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. This event will mark the beginning of an ongoing discussion series based on student interests and ideas for confronting racism at IUP and everywhere.
ATOD Changes Its Name
The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs program has been renamed Student Wellness and Engagement. This change will enhance the university’s goal to deliver strong student support and an engaging community, working in tandem with the new Student Support and Engagement Team.
Free Virtual Career Fair for Job Seekers With Disabilities, August 5
Are you a person with a disability looking for a career opportunity or internship? Bender Consulting Services (based out of Pittsburgh) is holding a Virtual Career Fair for job seekers with disabilities on August 5, 2020.
Anthropology Department Receives Grant to Expand Photogrammetry Capabilities
Professor Ben Ford was recently awarded an IUP Academic Computing Policy Advisory Committee Innovation Grant to purchase photogrammetry software and hardware. Photogrammetry is the construction of three-dimensional digital models from digital photographs.