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International Education Week Events for Tuesday, October 22
Attend the first International Poetry Night at IUP, 5:00–6:00 p.m. in the Great Room of Elkin Hall, and experience Niyaz, featuring Azam Ali, at 8:00 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall. Niyaz seamlessly blends ancient Sufi poetry and folk songs from the Middle East to India with rich, acoustic instrumentation and state-of-the-art modern electronics.
Family Night Free Screening of Fairy Tale from a Different Culture
Join the Foreign Film and Music Organization for a Halloween family night screening of Ponyo, a fairy tale from a different culture, on Friday, October 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the Elkin Hall Great Room.
Official Dedication of Learning Space Highlights Growing Commitment to Community and IUP Student Experiences
The Larry F. Sobotka Science Discovery and Outdoor Learning Center was officially dedicated on October 18, named in honor of 1963 education graduate Larry F. Sobotka, whose commitment will benefit the area for decades.
Islamic Awareness Day: Spirituality and Mental Health
Join the Muslim Student Association as we discuss Islamic perspectives on mental health and the physical and non-physical roots of wellness on Wednesday, October 23 aat 5:00 p.m. in HSS 225.
It’s On Us IUP Volunteer Training
Do you want to make a positive difference on campus? Join the Haven Project and attend the It’s On Us Volunteer Training on Tuesday, October 22, 5:00–6:00 p.m. in the Suites on Maple East G-60.
PrEP Your Paws
Learn about HIV and HIV prevention at the Health and Wellness Promotion tabling event on Wednesday, October 23, and adopt your own stuffed therapy dog.
Silent Witness Display for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Visit the Humanities and Social Sciences’ first floor lobby from October 24 through October 30 to view the Silent Witness Display. Learn about their stories and resources for help in our area.
Tech Day, January 15, 2020
Save the date! You are cordially invited to join us at Tech Day on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Explore many creative sessions in all manner of technology.
IUP Punxsutawney Installs New Access Gate
An access gate has been installed in the academic building at IUP Punxsutawney, allowing students to have 24-hour access on the weekends to the fitness area, TV lounge, game room, ATM, etc.
Welcome Home Hospitality Management Alumni Dinner
The first annual Department of Hospitality Management “Welcome Home” Alumni Dinner at the Allenwood on October 3 was a huge success. This was the first event and pairing of its kind as alumni, retired faculty, department faculty, college administration, and representatives of the Pittsburgh Brewing Company gathered to commence IUP Homecoming 2019.
Alumnus Sutton ’94 Speaks to Student Accounting Association
Fifty-nine accounting majors attended the Student Accounting Association’s third meeting of the semester on October 15, 2019, featuring guest speaker Joanna Fetzer Sutton, who graduated from IUP in 1994 with a major in accounting.
Eberly Features Senior Finance and Marketing Major Jessica Cochran
Jessica Cochran is a senior at IUP and is studying marketing and finance in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.
Multiple Workshops at Counselor Education and Supervision Conference Offered by Department of Counseling
The 2019 Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision was recently held in Seattle, Washington. Holly Branthoover, Department of Counseling, served as the conference coordinator, and the department was well represented with a number of presentations by faculty and students.
It’s Personal: Understanding the Impact of Personal Branding
What’s your personal brand? Do you need a personal brand? As the workforce continues to become more and more competitive, it is imperative that students understand how to stand out and separate themselves in their field. Join the IUP Career and Professional Development Center on Wednesday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. in the Elkin Hall Great Room for this program.
Graduation Fair for December Commencement, November 6–7
The Graduation Fair will take place in the HUB Ohio Room on November 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and November 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Be sure to visit this one-stop-shop for all of your graduation needs!
IUP Northpointe Scholarship Essay Competition
IUP Northpointe students are encouraged to submit an essay by the end of the semester for the $1,000 Campus Scholarship Award Competition.
IUP Graduate Studies Fair
Graduate Admissions is hosting a Graduate Studies Fair in the Hub Ohio Room on November 20 from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., where you can learn about graduate programs and meet program coordinators.
American Chemical Society National Chemistry Week Celebration
To celebrate National Chemistry Week, the American Chemical Society club will be hosting a liquid nitrogen ice cream/sundae bar and pie-a-professor event on Wednesday, October 23 from 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the Weyandt lobby.
Law School Admissions Reps Coming to IUP
The Law School Fair is free and open to the community, giving everyone a chance to chat with admissions officials from several law schools. The Fair takes place Wednesday, October 23, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. in the Blue Room, Sutton Hall.
Targeted Individuals (TIs), Paranoia, and Conspiracy Theories: Psychology’s Brown Bag
David LaPorte of the Psychology Department will present a talk about the TIs who believe that they are being specifically and maliciously targeted by nefarious others using satellite and exotic electronic weapons. Join us on Friday, October 25, 12:20–1:10 p.m. in Uhler Hall, Room 113.
Free Professional Development Event for Educators
The Center for Career and Technical Personnel Preparation in the College of Education and Communications will present a free professional development event designed for all educators on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.
Alumnus London Speaks to Communications Media Students at IUP
From his office in New York, Dakota London ’15 made a virtual visit to B. Gail Wilson's COMM 360 Digital Sports Production course to talk about his experience working for Sports Illustrated.
Walker and Scanga Publish on Problem Solving the Hungarian Way
Janet Walker of the Mathematical and Computer Sciences Department and her former student, Bridget Scanga, BSEd Secondary Mathematics Education ’19, published “Problem Solving the Hungarian Way and Problem Solving the Hungarian Way—Part II” in the Ohio Journal of School Mathematics.
Office of International Education to Host International Education Week, Includes Naturalization Ceremony
IUP’s Office of International Education will present several events celebrating International Education Week at IUP October 21 through October 25, including IUP hosting a naturalization ceremony on October 25.
Free Koru Mindfulness Course Starting Soon
A four-week Koru Mindfulness class will start on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.
Islamic Awareness Day, October 23
On behalf of the Muslim Student Association, we would greatly appreciate your presence at our Annual Islamic Awareness Day on October 23 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in HSS 225. Our topic will be Spirituality and Mental Health.
Child Volunteers Wanted for Psychology Tests
The Clinical Psychology doctoral program is looking for child volunteers between the ages of six and 16 for intellectual function testing.
Orientation Student Success Leader Informational Meetings
The Office of New Student Orientation will be hosting information sessions for those students interested in learning more about the Student Success Leader position.
Mix of Acoustic and Electronic World Music Up Next for IUP Lively Arts Ovations Series
The IUP Lively Arts Ovations series will present the best-selling world musical artists Niyaz for one night only on Tuesday, October 22, at 8:00 p.m. The performance will take place in Gorell Recital Hall on the second floor of Sutton Hall.
IUP Student Participating in State System Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS)
Alex Edmundson of Williamsburg, a senior political science major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is one of 11 students from universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education selected to participate in The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS), a program that offers hands-on experience in state government.
Kaniasty Publishes on Interpersonal and Community Dynamics in Aftermath of Disasters
Krys Kaniasty, Department of Psychology, reviewed recent empirical findings concerning two very different, at times conflicting, dynamic social processes that emerge after natural disasters: the initial outpouring of immense mutual helping and solidarity, followed by a subsequent sense of loss in the quality of interpersonal and community relationships.
Berman Receives Rosalie S. Wolf Memorial Elder Abuse Prevention Award
Pearl Berman of the Psychology Department recently was the recipient of the Rosalie S. Wolf Memorial Elder Abuse Prevention Award. She received this award at the 24th International Conference on Violence Abuse and Trauma Across the Lifespan, which took place in San Diego, California.
McHugh Co-edits Special Double Issue of Women and Therapy
Maureen McHugh, Distinguished University Professor in Psychology, co-edited vol. 42(1-2) of Women & Therapy. “Making Space for Everybody: Ending Sizeism in Psychotherapy and Training” was the theme for the volume and for the lead article, authored by McHugh and Chrisler.
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Passwords
One of the easiest ways to practice cyber security is to make sure you have a strong password. Make certain you have at least 15 characters in the password, and make certain that you never share that password with anyone.
2019 Cyber Security Awareness Phishing Contest With Prizes
As part of Cyber Security Month, IT Services is having a phishing contest for faculty, staff, and students. Now that you know what a phish is and how to identify one, we want you to come up with your best original phish message.