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  • Professors’ finals week: not over with semester

    Students turn in their finals, professors go to work

      Finals week for professors is a whole different kind of pressure. Faculty must wrangle sometimes hundreds of students for evaluation.  And it’s not always just graded exams where they send in Scantron sheets.  They must also participate in committee meetings to help guide curriculum and, in some departments, review individual performances of students.

  • Stapleton Library: not just for studying

    How library workers make time during this strenuous time of year

      It’s nearly finals week. For many Indiana University of Pennsylvania students, that means it’s time to spend some quality time at the library.   This time of year, the Stapleton Library fills up with more studiers who stay longer due to extended hours.

  • Gabby Lehigh: ‘it’s totally worth it’

      Gabby Lehigh (senior, applied anthropology) began her freshman year at Indiana University of Pennsylvania feeling uncertain about how the next four years would go. Lehigh moved to Indiana from York, Pa. At the time, Lehigh was an undeclared fine arts major.

  • Andrew Longacre: ‘use your time wisely’

    There are students who pass through the Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus without a shred of desire to expand their knowledge through organizational involvement.  There are those who take IUP’s many opportunities for granted, thinking, why bother? If it’s not a course requirement, there’s little point contributing to a group.

  • Students encouraged to take a break, enjoy midnight snack

      Stress, studying, tests and pancakes. These are signs that finals week is approaching. Starting at 11:55 p.m. May 13 and 14, students are encouraged to take a break from studies, relieve some stress, and attend Pancakes at Midnight at Saint Thomas More University Parish.

  • BEC throws annual weekend celebration

      The Black Emphasis Committee of Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host its annual BEC weekends from May 10 to 12.  “This has traditionally been BEC’s way to end the year,” said Zach Clark, director of Student Activities and Assessment and adviser for the Black Emphasis Committee.

  • Commencement preparation begins at KCAC

      Preperation is underway at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex to host both of the commencement ceremonies for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Class of 2013 in the Ed Fry Arena. The ceremonies, which will be held on May 18, start at 9 a.

  • Cash for Books van robbed, worker assaulted

      A representative for Penn Text, the company that offers cash for textbooks during the weeks leading up to and including finals week, was robbed Wednesday afternoon in a broad-daylight assault. The incident took place in front of University Square’s tower apartments near the intersection of Grant Street and Papermill Avenue.

  • Police Blotter 5.10.13.

      ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS • On May 7, University Police noticed an intoxicated female being helped by two males to walk. After a brief investigation, University Police took the female into custody and transported her to University Police. Amanda M. Slupski, 22, of Girard, was issued a non-traffic citation for public drunkenness and released to a sober adult.


  • Nutrition class raises money for donations to benefit ICCAP

      An Indiana University of Pennsylvania Food and Nutrition class raised over $4,500 Saturday in its 19th annual food drive, benefitting the Indiana County Community Action Program. Dr. Rita Johnson, professor of the FDNT 402 Community Nutrition classes, led the students to their most successful food drive ever, collecting more money than expected.

  • Library hours extended for finals preparation

      The big crunch for finals has arrived.  Students have begun flocking to the library, and there isn’t an empty computer or desk in sight. For finals preparation, the library offers extended hours until 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.  The library will close at 7 p.

  • Three IUP faculty honored for significant contributions

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania named the winners of the 2013 University Senate Distinguished Faculty Awards Thursday.  The awards, which have been given out since 1969, were presented to three faculty members this year that made “significant contributions to the university.

  • Students have big say in peers’ cases of student behavior violations

      Registration is now open for slots on the student conduct boards that adjudicate university-related rules.  On Monday, May 19, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in Pratt Hall Room 305, you can train to serve on conduct, academic integrity and recognized organization boards.

  • Police Blotter 5.7.13.

      ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS • On May 4 at 3:32 a.m., Kevin Desmarais, 20, of Hancock, N.H., was observed to have an open container of alcohol in the Giant Eagle Express parking lot. When officers encountered Desmarais, it was determined that he was highly intoxicated.


  • Oak Grove sidewalks get the
artistic treatment for Chalk-on-the-Walk

      Chalk-on-the-Walk, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual “sidewalk commentary contest,” was blessed with beautiful weather Wednesday as dozens of students gathered in the Oak Grove to add their touch to the Grove’s interlocking sidewalks. The contest was presented by the IUP College of Fine Arts and the IUP chapter of the National Art Education Association, according to the IUP website.

  • Bercik: advising
 results better than expected

      The student body had their opportunity to give input last week when a Qualtrics survey was released to undergraduate students about various aspects of the advising process. The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Student Government Association is pouring over the data and looking at other schools’ models for ways to improve the advising process.

  • Saturday FDNT food drive to benefit ICCAP

      A food and nutrition class will hold their 19th annual food drive in support of the Indiana County Community Action Program Saturday at various locations in Indiana, Homer City, Clymer and Saltsburg. The class, taught by Dr. Rita Johnson, is FDNT 402 Community Nutrition and is comprised, between two sections, of more than 60 students.

  • Driscoll addresses future of IUP at SGA meeting

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Dr. Michael Driscoll attended the Student Government Association general meeting Tuesday as the guest speaker. Driscoll began by reviewing tentative budget technicalities. For the 2013-2014 academic year, IUP is anticipating enrollment of about 15,000 students.

  • Police Blotter 5.3.13.

      ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS • IUP student Alexa N. Forsey, 19, was cited for underage drinking and public drunkenness after she was observed highly intoxicated in an unconscious state on the first floor lobby of Ruddock Hall April 28. She was treated at Indiana Regional Medical Center before being placed in the Indiana County Jail on a temporary detainer.


  • Inauguration ceremony welcomes Driscoll as president

      Inauguration week culminated in a ceremony that marks a new start for the university under Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Dr. Michael Driscoll’s leadership. Academics from across the country gathered to testify to Driscoll’s character and leadership abilities nearly a year after he came to IUP.

  • IUP adds more focus on Asian and Japanese studies

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania is in the process of expanding upon Asian studies, particularly the Japanese language. Japanese is currently offered as a three-credit critical language program; however, it is undergoing a transition into a regular four-credit language course.

  • Spring Wellness Fair takes
on personal, community wellness

      The Spring Wellness Fair was held Saturday at the Sunflower Yoga Studio on Philadelphia Street. At the fair, tables were set up by different organizations such as Indiana Farmer’s Market, Threads for Hope, Indiana Community Garden and Four Footed Friends to promote their business’ take on personal or community wellness.

  • Police Blotter 4.30.13.

      ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS • Borough Police were called to Giant Eagle Express by store security on April 27. Store security reported that Kevin J. Delone, 19, of King of Prussia, had been consuming alcohol in the store restroom. Police found Delone was underage and in possession of drug paraphernalia.


  • President Driscoll to be inaugurated today

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania celebrates its newest president today when Michael Driscoll will be inaugurated as IUP’s 26th president. The event begins at 3 p.m. in IUP’s Fisher Auditorium and is free and open to all students and the community.

  • Northern Suites open resource rooms

      Four resource rooms were revealed at a Northern Suites Open House Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. The new resource rooms include a Science Room, Math and Computer Technology Room, Human Body and Psychology Room and Space Room. Northern Suites received a Living and Learning communities grant of $1,800.

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    Blackout fashion displays edge, class

      The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Hadley Union Building Ohio Room was filled with more than 100 students Tuesday for The Blackout Fashion Show. The show began at 7 p.m. with an introduction from the two directors, Lauren Long and Karie Obremski.

  • IUPeace unifies community by promoting peace

      The Haven Project of Indiana University of Pennsylvania took a new approach to its advocacy against violence through its first ever IUPeace Week. The IUPeace campaign worked to unify the community through the pro- motion of peace, Andy Wyant (junior, theater and communications), peer educator with the Haven Project, said.

  • Police Blotter 4.26.13.

        CRIMINAL MISCHIEF • Borough Police report that between 7 p.m. April 24 and 6:30 a.m. April 25, someone spray-painted different ethnic symbols and derogatory words on several items in the 600 and 800 blocks of Croyland Avenue. The owner of a silver F-150 pickup reported that his truck was also spray-painted along the driver’s side.


  • IUP Earth Day celebrations spread sustainable awareness

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania students, faculty, members of the community, and even Norm celebrated Earth Day in the Oak Grove Monday.   Student organizations, local businesses and different local preservationist groups came out to set up interactive and informational tables throughout the Oak Grove in support of this event, which is celebrated by millions worldwide.

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    ROTC Hall of Fame honors Gasdek

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Reserve Officer Training Corps unveiled their new Hall of Fame Saturday by honoring Lt. Col. (Retired) Barry Gasdek. Officers and cadets in their dress uniforms gathered with other guests on Saturday morning to recognize IUP ROTC graduate Gasdek for his outstanding service in Vietnam and beyond.

  • IUP welcomes new dean of the College of Education and Education Technology

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania  will have a new Dean of the College of Education and Education Technology starting in June. Lara Luetkehans, a doctor of instructional technology, will be taking the position July 2. Luetkehans’ hiring is the culmination of a two-year search process, according to Dr.

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    Students go ‘Into the Streets’ to serve community

      Despite an ugly turn in weather Saturday, approximately 50 Indiana University of Pennsylvania students went “Into the Streets,” giving their time and talents in service to the Indiana community. Saturday marked the 10th annual Into the Streets event, according to organizer Jordan Savage (graduate, employment and labor relations).

  • Six O’Clock Series: an inaugural celebration

      With his inauguration just around the corner, Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Dr. Michael Driscoll took the time to be honest and personal with students during Monday’s Six O’clock Series. In the final Six O’clock Series of the school year, Driscoll fielded questions for an hour and a half in a nearly-full Ohio Room in IUP’s Hadley Union Building.

  • House strikes down amendment to restructure

      The people have spoken. In a unanimous vote amongst the Indiana University of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the amendment adopted by the Student Government Association last Tuesday, April 16, was struck down.   The amendment still stands in the SGA, but it was defeated within the HOR.

  • Police Blotter 4.23.13.

      Alcohol Violations • On April 20, at 10:43 p.m., Borough Police reported Robert Dorko, 19, of Brandenville, was in the 400 block of South Seventh Street under the influence of alcohol. During the encounter, Dorko was found to be under the age of 21.


  • Take Back the Night pledges ‘no more violence, no more rape’

      “1, 2, 3, 4, this is what we’re fighting for; 5, 6, 7, 8, no more violence no more rape,” could be heard echoing through the campus Wednesday night around 8 as more than 700 people gathered for the Take Back the Night march. TBTN is sponsored by The Haven Project and Alice Paul House.

  • Study: one-third of IUP ‘trash’ is recyclable

      Four buildings were recycle-audited Wednesday to determine how much of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s waste can be recycled. The buildings audited were Clark, Eberly, Putt and Sutton. The Office of Facilities Operations and Environmentally Conscious Organization took a sample of 100 pounds of garbage and divided it up into actual trash and recyclable materials.

  • Earth Day celebrations to magnify sustainable lifestyles

      Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Environmentally Conscious Organization will hold Earth Day events and activities Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Oak Grove. Earth Day is a nationally recognized day that serves to relay a larger message than this one commonly associated with green initiatives.

  • SGA passes House 
amendment, high council created

      The Student Government Association of Indiana University of Pennsylvania unanimously passed an amendment to their Constitution Tuesday, which will restructure the House of Representatives. The amendment serves two main purposes: it will make attendance mandatory for every recognized student organization on campus, and create a High Council to represent the organizations.

  • Communications student receives Student Excellence award

      An Indiana University of Pennsylvania student received the scholarship award for Student Excellence in Developmental Education. Maya Cryor (sophomore, communications media) was awarded $500 by the Pennsylvania Association of develop- mental educators.

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    ROTC awards cadets, officers for service

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Reserve Officer Training Corps and representatives of military organizations awarded cadets and officers for their service in the past year. Uniforms filled Beard Auditorium inside Stouffer on Thursday afternoon to recognize academic, leadership and physical achievements within the military science department.

  • Police Blotter 4.19.13.

        ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS • University Police were dispatched to a room in Wallwork Hall April 13 for possible alcohol consumption. After a brief investigation, a juvenile and five others were cited for underage drinking. Persons cited were IUP students Tanner Patton, 19, of Johnstown, Anthony Giachinta, 19, of Leesburg, Va.


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    Relay for Life remembers struggles, recognizes hope

      Relay for Life was the crescendo for Greek Week activities on Saturday. The fundraiser exemplified the duality of the fight against cancer. In one hand, people hold hope. The student organizations, community and Greek groups attached happiness and camaraderie to the fundraiser with the help of a DJ and representatives of the American Cancer Society.

  • Six O’Clock Series: making your summer work for you

      As the end of the spring semester draws near, summer jobs and internships are on the minds of many Indiana University of Pennsylvania students. A text-response poll at the beginning of the Six O’ Clock Series, April 15, showed this to be the case.  48 percent of those in attendance were interested in summer jobs, while 43 percent were interested in finding internships.

  • Mobile app already preparing to advance

      More than a month after the initial release of the official Indiana University of Pennsylvania mobile application, plans are already in the works for another iteration. Dr. Michael Powers, of the communications office at IUP, and Jeff Montgomery, IT services coordinator of application development, coordinate a group in charge of managing and developing the app.

  • National Library Week celebrations comes to Stapleton

      The Stapleton Library at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a constant hub of activity.  On any given day, students can be found studying, completing group projects or simply purchasing their favorite coffee. In celebration of the IUP libraries, IUP kicked off National Library Week 2013 on Monday.

  • Police Blotter 4.16.13.

      Alcohol Violations • Borough Police issued suspect Benjamin Jordan Franklin Wells, 20, of Columbia, Md., a summary non-traffic citation for underage drinking. On April 14, along South Seventh Street, Wells was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages while being under the age of 21.


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    Gun Debate provokes disagreements, ‘necessary conversations’

      The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Hadley Union Building was surrounded by security guards in the Ohio Room lobby Tuesday night, preparing for a controversial debate on gun control featuring Dr. John Lott and Dr. Michael Shermer. Lott is an economist, political commentator, Fox News opinion contributor and author of “More Guns, Less Crime.

  • College of Health and Human Services gets new dean

      Mark E. Correia will be at the helm of the College of Health and Human Services at Indiana University of Pennsylvania starting in June when he takes over as dean. Correia has a deep background in criminology. His most recent post was at San Jose University, where he was the chair of the department of justice studies.

  • Increased fees: orientation, housing, more

       A new school year means new fees at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  The largest fee increases, by percent change, concern the American Language Institute.  The ALI provides intensive English instruction for international students.

  • Police Blotter 4.12.13.

      Alcohol Violations • University Police were called to Suites on Pratt for intoxicated individuals in a second floor room on April 5. After an investigation, Hashim J. Fleming, 19, of Philadelphia, was arrested and lodged in the Indiana County Jail for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and underage drinking.


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    IUP ROTC students train at Camp Dawson

      At 3:29 a.m. Friday not much could be heard in the barracks of Camp Dawson, W.Va., except the humming of tired breaths and occasional snore.   A minute later, the barrack inhabitants woke up to shouts, bright light and the nervous chatter of their fellow cadets readying themselves for physical training.

  • Eberly College selected as ‘best for vets’ business school

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business and Technology was named a ‘Best for Vets’ business school by Military Times, an international military publication.  Eberly ranked 20 out of 100 schools and was given four stars for academic support.

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    International Unity Day celebration brings the world to IUP

      On Saturday, the world visited Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Not literally, of course, but the Office of International Education held the annual International Unity Day celebration in the Hadley Union Building from noon until 3 p.m. Students representing countries from around the world came together to celebrate their diversity and bring a little bit of their home to the approximately 700 attendees, according to the Office of International Education.

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    Residence halls compete to save energy

      With warm weather approaching, everyone has the opportunity to finally turn down the heat and maybe save a little energy around campus.  Save enough energy, and it could turn into a reward for your residence hall. The Office of Housing, Residential Living and Dining kicked off The Energy Project competition on Monday.

  • Six O’Clock Series: evaluating job offers

      Searching the job market can be an ominous task most students will have to face at one point after school. Eric Nelson, a safety sciences major and business owner, led the Six O’ Clock Series in which he focused on comparing and contrasting job offers.

  • Police Blotter 4.9.13.

      Alcohol Violations • Nathan A. Ellwood, 21, was cited for public drunkenness after he was observed attempting to gain entry into a building on the 200 block of West Street, in which he did not belong, while highly intoxicated. He was treated at the Indiana Regional Medical Center for a laceration to his face and his high level of intoxication.


  • Billman, Popeck win unopposed race, plan for next term

      While the election results were still being tallied as of press time, it’s safe to say Student Government Association presidential and vice-presidential nominees Taylor Billman and Kevin Popeck have secured their win. The duo ran unopposed during the recent email-based election.

  • Lemasters explains future dining options

      Over the span of one year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has seen many dining changes around campus through the process of adding, renovating and even removing certain concepts.  But, according to Michael Lemasters, executive director of Housing, Residential Living and Dining for the university, this is only the beginning.

  • Students attend, present at undergraduate forum

      This week, Indiana University of Pennsylvania celebrated National Research Appreciation week.   The eighth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum Tuesday gave students the opportunity to present their original research.   The event was sponsored by IUP President Michael Driscoll and the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

  • Correction

          • In the April 2 issue of The Penn, in the “Crimson Hawks drop three of four in weekend series versus Mercyhurst” article on Page 12, the pull quote was incorrectly attributed to Jeff Down, as the head coach. The quote was actually from Jeff Ditch, the manager.

  • Police Blotter 4.5.13.

        Criminal Mischief • University Police investigated a case of criminal mischief in Pratt Hall and Wilson Hall, both on April 4. Anyone with any information is urged to contact University Police.    Theft • University Police are investigating a theft of a wallet from Memorial Field House that occurred March 28 between 4:45 p.


  • African Night presents the real side of Africa

      African Night took place at the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room Saturday. The event is an annual cultural celebration hosted by the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Pan-African Student Association. The event featured a variety of activities aimed at exposing others to the cultural richness of the mega-continent’s countries and fostering a sense of community between students.

  • Punxutawney Phil misinterpreted

      Western Pennsylvania’s resident weather-predicting groundhog came under fire March 22 when an Ohio prosecutor filed an indictment against him. Punxsutawney Phil, who predicted an early spring on Groundhog Day, was charged by Mike Gmoser, a Butler County, Ohio, prosecutor, for fraudulently predicting an early spring.

  • Six O’Clock Series: Political Power in Age of Oil

      For a topic as important and recently controversial to western Pennsylvania as energy, the Six O’ Clock Series on Carbon Democracy drew a relatively small crowd. Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s president, Michael A. Driscoll, rounded out an audience of approximately 125 people who were in attendance for a talk on politics, coal and oil.

  • IUP selected for Community Service Honor Roll

      For the fifth consecutive year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been placed on the President’s Higher Education National Community Service Honor Roll.  The honor roll recognizes colleges and universities who have made a meaningful impact in their community through volunteer service, according to the Corporation for National Community Service website.

  • Undergrad chemistry researcher grows fungus for fuel

      Andrew Owens (senior, chemistry) is researching a better method of growing Trichoderma reesei, a fungus that produces cellulase. These specially engineered enzymes aid in the production of cellulose and eventually glucose to be used as a biofuel.  Companies such as Iogen Corporation are already using T.

  • Police Blotter 4.2.13.

      Alcohol Violations • Borough Police responded to an apartment on South Seventh Street on March 28 to investigate a citizen’s complaint of a loud, disorderly party occurring there. Von T. Lewis, 18, of Pittsburgh, Scott R. Hervoyavich, 19, of Pittsburgh, Joseph R.


  • Rapper Juicy J running for SGA president

    ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

    Rapper Juicy J has decided to run for Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Student Government Association president after performing a concert on campus last week. In a press release, Juicy said,"You all said no to run, Juicy J can't." Formally known as Jordan Michael Houston, the rapper famous for co-founding Three 6 Mafia and collaborating with Wiz Khalifa has decided to start his political career.


  • Morgan presents Mayor Hood with TNA belt

      The Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex was treated to a big guest, literally, when professional wrestler Matt Morgan visited Wednesday. The seven-foot, 328-pound Morgan appeared to promote the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling show slated for April 25 at the KCAC.

  • Spring break volunteers gain experience with ASB

      Many Indiana University of Pennsylvania students spent last week on vacation, with family, or catching up on homework. But for a few, spring break was a time to give back. Students who participated in the Alternative Spring Break program spent their time off as volunteers in Vermont, North Carolina and Tennessee, earning new experiences rather than money.

  • North Seventh Street breaks ground for streetscape

      Tuesday’s groundbreaking for the North Seventh Street and Vinegar Hill stairs leg of the multi-year streetscape project kicked off Indiana construction season. The next part of the streetscape continues the trend of making Indiana a more walkable town.

  • Six O’Clock Series: a young atheist’s survival guide

      The Six O’Clock Series: A Young Atheist’s Survival Guide pointed out that this growing population is struggling in many ways.  Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Secular Student Alliance club hosted the program which was held in the Ohio Room of the Hadley Union Building and attended by approximately 175 people.

  • Billman, Popeck run unopposed for SGA Pres. and VP

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Student Government Association presidential and vice presidential candidates are running unopposed.   The presidential and vice presidential debate that was tentatively planned for Friday took place Tuesday after the SGA general meeting.

  • ‘Trashion’ displays creative, ‘trashy’ fashions

      “Trashion” will arrive on campus in an exhibition Friday, April 5, runway and crowd included. The event includes submissions by students that utilize any item that is usually discarded in the trash.  The show will take place upstairs in The Coney on 642 Philadelphia St.

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    Students make statement about hunger in Indiana

      Students braced near-freezing temperatures Thursday to make a statement about hunger in Indiana County. Members of the National Residence Hall Honorary created a “cardboard village” that was used as a visual to raise awareness for homeless in Indiana County.

  • Police Blotter 3.29.13.

      Alcohol Violations • On March 18, at 1:45 a.m., Borough Police report they observed Ryan Bassinger, 22, of Kingwood, Texas, in the 900 block of Klondyke Avenue highly intoxicated. Because of Bassinger’s level of intoxication, he was taken into custody for public drunkenness.


  • Alternative Spring Breakers ‘break’ spring break standards

      Alternative Spring Break trips give Indiana University of Pennsylvania students a chance to spend their vacations doing volunteer work and having new experiences. The program was started in 2001 by Dr. Caleb Finegan, an IUP history professor.   The first Alternative Spring Break trip was 17 people, in 2002.

  • Indiana Free Library to consider relocation

      The Indiana Free Library’s future has been in question since 2010, but since their grant was denied earlier this year, the library may be forced to once again search for a new home. Indiana’s public library has been in the Community Building at Ninth and Philadelphia Streets since 1934, and can trace its roots back to a reading room established in the building in 1911.

  • Department changes: journalism, communications

      In the pursuit of covering the always-adapting face of Indiana University of Pennsylvania academics, The Penn brings another article detailing our changing departments. Two new classes being added to the journalism curriculum focus on the spin of media and the attempt at making students more multimedia savvy respectively.

  • Midterm week: one half down, one more to go

      It’s time for the inevitable midterm exams. Midterms mean that the semester is roughly half over, and students have a general idea of where they stand in their classes.    But is the proverbial midterm exam as important as it used to be?    It’s common procedure for miderm grades to show up on Universal Records and Systems Assistant if they are a C or below; however, this is not carried out by all IUP faculty.

  • APSCUF, PASSHE negotiate four-year contract

      With the threats of strike action firmly in the past, the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties voted Friday in support of ratifying a four-year contract. Contract negotiations first began December 2010, six months before the contract was set to expire at the end of June 2011.

  • Six O’Clock Series: science or religion... must we choose?

      The Six O’ Clock Series hosted “Science or Religion… Must We Choose?” Monday in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room.    A full audience was in attendance to hear from the panel of Rev. David Hanna,  Barkley Butler, Phillip Neusius and Charles Cashdollar talk openly about their position on this often controversial issue.

  • Journalism students place second in Keystone Award

      Three Indiana University of Pennsylvania students won second place in a Pennsylvania NewsMedia Keystone Award in the Public Service/Enterprise category, published through The HawkEye.     Abbey Zelko (junior, journalism), Aleda Johnson (junior, journalism and communications) and Charlene Wilson-Adams (junior, journalism) submitted the story “The trials of ‘Hot Dog John’” as a Civic Project for their News Reporting class.

  • Police Blotter 3.12.13.

      Alcohol Violations • University Police observed William Wilt, 20, of Etters, in an intoxicated state in the 800 block of Grant Street. Wilt provided University Police with a false name when being questioned. He was taken into custody and transported to the University Police Department for processing.


  • Frank Abagnale presents at KCAC

      In 2002, Leonardo DiCaprio played a character who embezzled millions of dollars in “Catch Me If You Can,” directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr.’s life. Abagnale presented at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Financial Crimes: The Seminar from 10 a.

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    Planners ask public how to make Indiana biker, pedestrian friendly

      The Indiana Biking and Pedestrian Plan is taking shape to help students and residents better enjoy the town through alternative means of transportation and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.  At Wednesday night’s public meeting, the public was given time to ask questions and give their input on the plan.

  • Library plans for 24/5 hours for fall 2013

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania Dean of Libraries, Luis J. Gonzalez, announced at the Library Advisory Group meeting that provost, Timothy Moerland, approved a plan that will change the Stapleton Library’s hours to 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.

  • Police Blotter 3.8.13.

      Alcohol Violations • On March 4, at 9:31 p.m., Borough Police arrested Jeremy Hudack, of Sunbury, for public drunkenness after he was found highly intoxicated in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street. Hudak was later released to a sober adult. • A non-IUP student was cited for underage drinking, public drunkenness and carrying a false identification card on March 3 after he was discovered in a suite in Stephenson Hall, where he did not live or belong.


  • IUP launches mobile app

    The Indiana University of Pennsylvania online experience just became a little more streamlined, thanks to the new IUP Mobile app that launched Monday. The app was developed following several years of tracking how people use the IUP website. “We’ve been tracking the number of mobile users on the site for some time,” said Mike Powers, director of electronic communication.

  • SGA to distribute advising survey after spring break

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Student Government Association is planning to distribute an online advising survey to the undergraduate student population after spring break.   John Bercik (senior, political science and pre-law), vice president of SGA, is a main organizer for the survey.

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    Six O’Clock Series: social media for the better

      Monday’s Six O’Clock Series focused on how people can influence their social media presence for the better. It was evident that students do not mind being silly, creepy and perverted when they are anonymous, as displayed by a live survey during the event.

  • Police Blotter 3.5.13.

      Alcohol Violations • On March 2, Borough Police viewed suspect Kathryn D. Bohannon, 19, of Waldorf, Md., holding onto a pole along the 300 block of South Seventh Street. She was then observed falling and appeared unable to stand back up. Police found Bohannon heavily intoxicated and under the age of 21.


  • Philanthropy Day puts giving in the spotlight

      Donations and private gifts don’t only provide cosmetic changes to Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s campus; they provide educational opportunities for any student who takes advantage of them. IUP celebrated Philanthropy Day Thursday on the first floor of the Stapleton Library.

  • DegreeWorks launches for undergrad students

      DegreeWorks was officially launched to Indiana University of Pennsylvania undergraduate students Wednesday.   DegreeWorks is an online degree audit system that will aid both students and advisers in planning and registering courses, according to Robert Simon, IUP’s Registrar.

  • Department changes: physics, college of education

      In continuing coverage of the educational adjustments at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, The Penn presents the third article in this series of departmental changes. Several new degrees are being offered through IUP’s department of physics. The first of these is a new professional science master’s program in physics of nano science for industrial materials.

  • Co-op reviews budgets

      The Student Cooperative Association’s finance committee met Thursday to review budgets presented by student organizations. The following groups have had their budgets postponed: men’s and  women’s ice hockey, fencing, martial arts, the Equestrian Team, paintball, African American Cultural Center, WIUP-FM, Ideas and Issues, the Drill Team and Damage Dolls Modeling Troupe.

  • Police Blotter 3.1.13.

        Alcohol Violations • On Feb. 19, Borough Police were dispatched to a bar in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street for a report of a male refusing to leave. The police identified the male as Scott Howlett, 49, of Indiana, who was observed to be highly intoxicated.


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    Chili cook-off benefits military charity

      The Kappa Sigma Fraternity hosted their third annual Military Heroes Campaign Chili Cook-Off in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room Saturday. Students and community members were able to try out more than a dozen types of chili for $5, offered by local groups.

  • Six O’Clock Series asks students to leave their legacy at IUP

      Why shouldn’t you leave the legacy you want to leave at Indiana University of Pennsylvania? This question was asked at Monday evening’s Six O’Clock Series, “Leaving Your Legacy.” Co-sponsored by the Office for Student Leadership and Greek Life, the talk was hosted by IUP alumnus Tom Baker.

  • Library considers extending hours for next semester

      Stapleton Library is considering extending its hours during finals week in the future. Students have been asking for this “for quite some time,” according to Luis J. Gonzalez, Director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania Libraries. According to Gonzalez, the earliest that students can expect extended hours is fall 2013. 1 comment

  • Police Blotter

      Alcohol Violations • On Feb. 23, at 1:02 a.m., Borough Police were dispatched to the 700 block of Locust Street for a report of a male urinating in public. Upon arrival, police identified suspect Michael Zamias, 20, of Johnstown. Zamias was discovered to be under the influence of alcohol and under 21 years of age.


  • Dallas Miller honored at basketball game

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania student Dallas Miller died in a traffic accident on Feb. 19. The accident took place in Washington County, Md., as Miller was on his way back to IUP.     Miller was a senior physical education and sport administration major, who was involved in an internship at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, a leader in the Spirit Team and a hockey player, among other things.

  • Career center holds internship fair

      The Career Development Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania  held its 14th annual Summer Employment and Internship Fair, Thursday, Feb. 21.  The internship fair brought in approximately 200 IUP students on the hunt for summer opportunities.

  • Geoscience department hosts Planets Way Out There

      Dr. Kenneth Coles of the geoscience department presented a free planetarium show, Planets Way Out There, at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania planetarium in Weyandt Hall Monday, Feb. 18.  Planets Way Out There included a detailed look at the night sky, which was projected onto the ceiling of the planetarium.

  • Grant approved to further development of student section

      Local municipalities have secured grant funding to develop the student section of Indiana in conjunction with Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  This fall, students will have the chance to give input on future plans through a weeklong charrette.

  • Departments discuss 2013 changes

      Last week, The Penn ran an article detailing changes in political science and developmental studies departments. This week continues to examine the ever-changing curriculum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. A graduate program could take several years with numerous classes absorbing countless hours.

  • Police Blotter 2.22.13.

      Alcohol Violations • On Feb. 19, Borough Police were dispatched to a bar in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street for a report of a male refusing to leave. The police identified the male as Scott Howlett, 49, of Indiana, who was observed to be highly intoxicated.


  • Professors open up about the benefits of a college degree

      It’s no secret that for the past few years the American economy has been in less-than-perfect condition.  With the cost of a college education going up and the possibility of finding a well-paying job seemingly going down, the benefits of a college education seem to be dwindling.

  • Increased enforcement expected on Oakland Avenue for walkers and drivers

      Changes are coming to the walking and driving situation in the Oakland Avenue corridor. The Indiana Borough Council has discussed the issue of pedestrian and driver safety in the area twice in the last few months during the regular meeting sessions.

  • Six O’Clock Series focuses on women’s rights

      The Six O’Clock Series hosted In Sisterhood: A Women’s Movement in Pittsburgh, in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room, Tuesday, Feb. 18.   The program discussed many women’s movement issues from unequal pay in the workplace, to abortion, rape and birth control in the 1960s and 1970s.

  • IUP professor monitors threatened species

      Dr. Josiah Townsend, assistant professor of biology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania,  has become a part of the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. The IUCN Red List is a global online database that focuses on the conservation of endangered species around the world.

  • Police Blotter 2.19.13.

        Alcohol Violations • On Feb. 16, at 2:31 a.m., University Police were advised of an intoxicated male in Suites on Pratt. After a brief investigation, Nicholas R. Naylor, 18, of York, was cited for public drunkenness and underage drinking. Naylor was lodged in the Indiana County Jail.


  • Co-op and Philadelphia Square collaborate for recent construction project

      The Student Cooperative Association and Philadelphia Square’s recent collaborative construction project will provide students with additional student housing options and a new recreation facility that will be open to the student body. This construction project will be the first project for The Student Co-op since the renovation and remodeling projects for the Hadley Union Building in 2002.

  • Departments discuss course changes

      A university must grow with its students. As the student population changes, a university adapts and improves to its influx of new and diverse people looking to learn. Indiana University of Pennsylvania is no exception.   Over a series of articles, The Penn will be highlighting some of the changes being made by different departments in order to better prepare their students or make their material available to a wider audience.

  • Governor’s proposed budget flat-funds higher ed

      Last year, Gov. Corbett tried to slash $82.5 million from the higher education budget.  Eventually, the state legislature negotiated for flat funding for higher education. This year, the Governor’s proposed budget calls for another round of flat funding for the 14 state-owned universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and institutions such as Pennsylvania State University  and Temple.

  • MyIUP to replace URSA

      Starting fall 2013, MyIUP Portal will take over as Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s new online portal, taking the place of  Universal Records and Systems Assistant.  “MyIUP Portal will be a one-stop- shop for university students, employees, and staff to access IUP applications, announcements and information,” said Eric M.

  • Police Blotter 2.15.13.

    Criminal Mischief • On Feb. 12, the owner of a green Chevy Cobalt reported to Borough Police that someone scratched the trunk lid of the car. The person reported that the damage happened sometime between noon on Feb. 9 and 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 11. Anyone with information is asked to contact Borough Police.


  • KCAC gains national recognition through Venues Today

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex was ranked fourth in the 2012 University Top Stops for venues by Venues Today magazine. “The venue’s ranking should bring a sense of pride to IUP’s staff and students,” said KCAC Director of Marketing Katie Mikos.

  • Chronicle of Higher Education now available for IUP community

      Online access to the Chronicle of Higher Education, a weekday newspaper and higher education-focused website, has become available for students at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  The Chronicle is available to any member of the IUP community around the clock.

  • Tentative faculty agreement to go before state membership

      After an “overwhelmingly” positive vote, the legislative assembly of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties agreed to send the tentative agreement to the statewide body of members for approval. The APSCUF legislative assembly met Thursday through Saturday in Gettysburg to consider ratification of the contract agreement, according to Indiana University of Pennsylvania political science faculty and APSCUF legislative member David Chambers.

  • Six O’Clock Series kicks off

      The African American Cultural Center co-sponsored a program, the Art of Resistance: An International Dialog Between the Civil Rights & Hip Hop Generations, as a part of the Six O’Clock Series Monday in the Ohio Room of the Hadley Union Building.   Dr.

  • Police Blotter 2.13.12.

    Alcohol Violations • On Feb. 9 at 12:33 a.m., Borough Police located Stephen Wilson, 29, of Indiana, highly intoxicated and lying in the middle of the roadway in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street. Wilson was placed under arrest for public drunkenness and later released to a sober person.


  • ‘Welcome home! Hooah?’ Capt. John Forte asks families

      The 420th Engineer Company stood in formation in the Memorial Field house Wednesday, just feet away from their families.  The soldiers were stoic at first, but as they searched the crowd for their loved ones, they fought back smiles. “Hooah,” the crowd replied.

  • IUP professors give professional internship advice

      While finding an internship can be a long and complex process, there are many internship-hunting opportunities and resources at Indiana University of Pennsylvania available for students. The first thing to take note of, is that IUP does not have a central list of internship opportunities.

  • Chase, Gallagher receive fellowship to Kennedy Center

      For many theatre majors, the opportunity to have to their work featured   or contested at the Region 2 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, is a dream that may seem highly improbable.  For theater majors Josh Gallagher and Morgan Chase, however, it was a delightful reality.

  • New program for grief recovery in the Indiana area

      Newspapers report often on the most recent overdose or drug bust, but what is rarely mentioned is the vast community of people grieving for loved ones lost to a fatal addiction. With the intention to reach out through group therapy to family members and friends left behind after such a tragedy, a branch of a national organization titled Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing has recently been established in the local area.

  • AACC provides ‘excitement’ this Black History Month

      The African American Cultural Center is staying busy this February, hosting events for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Black History month.   “We are the main sponsor but we have several departments that are presenting activities as well,” Dr.

  • APSCUF legislation discuss contract ratification

      The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties contract ratification process pushed forward Monday as the 14 APSCUF presidents conferred to finalize the language that will become the actual contract. The APSCUF legislative body, made up of approximately 175 delegated faculty members from across the state, meet Friday and Saturday in Gettysburg to review the contract.


  • UPitt senior designs Crimson Court Townhouses in Indiana

      New, high-quality townhomes are undergoing construction and are set to be completed for Fall 2013 to serve Indiana University of Pennsylvania students. The Crimson Court Townhouses are currently being built on 7th and Church Street in Indiana. Patrick Moore, of the University of Pittsburgh (senior, urban planning), is a designer and planner for the Crimson Court Townhomes.

  • PASSHE, APSCUF reach handshake agreement

      Students across Pennsylvania can breathe a tentative sigh of relief. The threat of a state-wide strike of college faculty seems to be behind us. The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties negotiation team met with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education team over the weekend for the 46th round of negotiations to settle a two-year long contract dispute.

  • Her Campus kicks off with yoga

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s online magazine, Her Campus, kicked off a week-long anniversary event at Sunflower Yoga Studio.   Junene Taylor (senior, journalism), president of Her Campus said the event at Sunflower Yoga Studio was a “celebration for being on campus a whole year.

  • Punxsutawney Phil calls for early spring in cold ceremony

      Three o’clock in the morning descends on a borough in southern Jefferson County. The surrounding area is quiet and dark, but on a hill two miles from the heart of town, lights are shining bright and music is pumping through loudspeakers.   It’s Groundhog Day.

  • Police Blotter 2.5.13.

      Alcohol Violations • On Feb. 1, Borough Police found Matthew Heinz, 21, of Indiana, covered in snow and walking in the 200 block of North Fourth Street. When questioned, Heinz was found under the influence of alcohol and arrested for public drunkenness.


  • Geography and regional planning department plans to open new energy concentration

    A new energy industry track provided by the department of geography and regional planning at Indiana University of Pennsylvania could give graduates a larger slice of an ever-growing pie.  Academic forecasters at Penn State University estimate there will be 250,000 state jobs in the energy industry by 2020.

  • APSCUF, PASSHE to continue negotiations

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania, as well as all schools in the Pennsylvania School System of Higher Education, successfully began classes for the spring semester amid the threat of a faculty strike. Negotiations between PASSHE and the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties, the union representing faculty in the 14 PASSHE schools, continue with a session Friday.

  • Obama inaugurated, second term begins

      Nearly one million people flocked to the National Mall in Washington D.C. Monday, Jan. 21, to witness the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. The crowd estimate came in at approximately 56 percent less than the 44th president’s first inauguration, according to Politico.

  • IUP says goodbye to Dr. John Woolcock

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania lost an “inspirational” member of the chemistry department Tuesday, to cancer.   Dr. John Woolcock, as mentioned in an email by President Driscoll, was an active faculty member of the chemistry department for 29 years, serving as department chair from 2005 to 2011.

  • Governor targets pensions for state employees

      Gov. Corbett is making pensions one of the main targets for the 2013-2014 budget.  The state pension systems are in trouble and climbing costs for education entities means having larger portions of their budgets eaten up on a cost that adds no educational value.

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    IUP ROTC students and faculty respond to combat opportunities for women

      On January 24, 2013, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced that women would no longer be prevented from serving in direct ground combat roles in the United States military. News outlets like The Washington Post and the Christian Science Monitor have been heralding this as a major development, but for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC), not much is going to change.

  • Computer science department receives grant from NSF

      Three Indiana University of Pennsylvania professors have been awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation to give scholarships to Information Assurance Students. Dr. Rose Shumba (computer science, currently on leave), Dr. William Oblitey (computer science, chairperson) and Dr.

  • IUP Scuba diving classes “warm up” the winter season

      Winter at Indiana University of Pennsylvania generally goes hand-in-hand with the terms “dreary,” “wet” and “freezing.”  One of the least-likely words to describe these months of early darkness is “exotic.”  However, one course is looking to add a little more excitement to students’ lives this spring.


  • Zumbathon to benefit Wounded Warriors

      The IUP Recreation Office will have a Zumbathon Saturday Dec. 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Zink Hall to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. The cost is $15 dollars if tickets are bought in advance from the Center for Health and Well-Being or from any club sports team.

  • Voices of Joy appeals finance committee ruling

      The Rev. Melvin Jenkins, pastor of Victory Christian Assembly and founder of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Voices of Joy gospel choir, attended the monthly meeting of the Student Cooperative Association Thursday. The meeting lasted less than 30 minutes.

  • Corbett signs bill increasing alcohol-related fines

      Underage drinking is no secret on any campus. Students under the age of 21 can and often do find ways of obtaining alcohol. The penalty for underage drinking and public drunkenness recently received a hefty boost thanks to Gov. Tom Corbett. Corbett signed a bill into law Oct.

  • Veteran, former professor donates books to Military Science

      Thanks to a former Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor and U.S. Army veteran, IUP’s Military Science Department now has over 300 books and historical documents to add to it’s collection. David Truby donated this large portion of his own professional library collection to them.

  • Professors provide finals preparation tips

      Snow is hitting the ground, sleigh bells are ringing and suitcases are being packed to the brim for winter break. That can only mean one thing—finals. Indiana University of Pennsylvania professors have finally cracked. They’ve revealed the secrets to passing their finals.

  • IUP appoints new provost

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania will have a new provost and vice president of academic affairs by Jan. 14, 2013. Timothy S. Moerland was named to the position following a lengthy provost search after current provost Gerald Intemann announced his retirement in August 2011.

  • Workshop provides final tips for finals week

      The last-weekend crunch for finals is a hectic time for students. All-nighters, last-minute crams and exhaustion is common, and stress can be doubled when factoring in early morning finals or multiple finals on the same day. In order to ease students into finals week, students were invited to attend a “Tips for Finals Week” workshop Wednesday in Pratt Hall Room 312.

  • Commencement to graduate more than 600 undergrads

      For some, the journey as an Indiana University of Pennsylvania student is coming to an end. With 1,099 students eligible to receive degrees, IUP will hold its graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies Dec. 15. The undergraduate ceremony will be held at 1 p.

  • Police Blotter

      Alcohol Violations • Indiana Borough Police cited Fredrick Smith, of Homer City, Pa., with public drunkeness. Smith was observed highly intoxicated on the 900 block of Wayne Avenue.   Lost and Found Property   • Borough Police have located a large, wooden Santa Claus lawn decoration on the 400 block of Grant Street.


  • Poetry reading raises money for ICCAP

      A poetry reading series at The Artists Hand raised money for Indiana County Community Action Program Inc. Saturday, Dec. 1.   The event was a collaboration between two Indiana University of Pennsylvania English professors,   Edward Carvalho and John Hrebik.

  • House of Representatives launches pilot program for improving advising process

      The Indiana University of Pennsylvania House of Representatives is launching a pilot program in an attempt to better the student advising process on campus. In a meeting Wednesday in Keith Hall, Student Government Association vice president John Bercik explained that the SGA met with John Kilmarx, associate vice president of academic affairs, to discover new ways to facilitate student-adviser interactions.

  • AACC helps supply the hungry for the holiday season

      It’s that time of year again.  Indiana University of Pennsylvania students are gearing up for the long-awaited winter break. Equipped with snowfall, hot chocolate and merry decorations, Christmas time is fast-approaching—but that’s not the only thing approaching.

  • pancakes

    ‘Pancakes for Paws’ makes its second year a success

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Circle K Club, along with Phi Eta Sigma, collaborated for ‘Pancakes for Paws’ on Sunday, Dec. 2. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in the HUB Susquehanna Room, the event provided a breakfast to help support Four Footed Friends, a non-kill animal shelter.

  • Students open up about strike possibilities

      It’s no small secret that a potential strike is looming over the heads of the 14 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education schools, an organization which includes Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In November, the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties voted to authorize a strike if PASSHE does not meet their demands.

  • The Voices of Joy choir helps Indiana get into the holiday spirit

      The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Voices of Joy Gopel Choir will host their Winter Concert at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Victory Christian Assembly. Doors will open for the free, public event at 4:30 p.m. at the assembly located at 418 Church St. “The concert is not meant to change lives,” Shaquerrah Brew (senior, psychology), VOJ member, said.

  • DEI hosts holiday food drive for Sandy relief and ICCAP

      Delta Epsilon Iota is hosting a canned food drive to benefit Indiana County Community Action Program and the Indiana Red Cross. The food drive started Nov. 30 and will continue from Dec. 4 to 7 from 12:15 to 3 p.m. in the HUB Atrium.   “We are raising money for Indiana County Community Action Program,” Zachary Candela (junior, biology), president of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania DEI chapter, said.

  • Debate

      If there is a proposal before your group that is not scheduled to be debated, which you think should be debated, you should stand, wait to be recognized by the president  and, when recognized, say “Motion to debate.” Someone else then needs to “second” that motion—basically, to stand up and say, “I second the motion.

  • Six O’Clock Series celebrates the light of holidays around the world

      The IUP Interfaith Council and representatives from four different religions discussed the celebration of light that occurs within each religion as part of the 6 O’clock Series Monday at 8 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room. Rev. Joan Sabatino, president of the Interfaith Council, said the celebration of light is one thing that most religions have in common, and discussing it fit well with the objectives of the council.


  • Finance committee denies ‘Voices of Joy’ funding

      The Student Cooperative Association’s Finance Committee denied funding to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Voices of Joy gospel choir at their monthly meeting at 3:30 p.m., Nov. 29 in the Knowlton Board Room of the Hadley Union Building. According to the Voices of Joy Facebook page, Voices of Joy “was founded in October, 1988 in response to a desire among some students for a return to their spiritual ‘roots.

  • Director of public safety presents emergency 
response plan to Student Government Association

      The Student Government Association viewed a DVD depicting the response to an on-campus shooter Tuesday during their regular meeting in Eberly Hall. The DVD was presented by Sam Clutter, director of public safety, and Andrea Campbell, emergency operations coordinator.

  • ‘MyIUP’ to replace URSA portal

      Fall semester, 2013, Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be officially changing it’s portal system from University Records and Systems Assistant (URSA) to “MyIUP” portal. The change of portal to “MyIUP” was due to a desire to create a ‘one-stop-shop,’ which is the growing trend in portals throughout many western Pennsylvanian universities.

  • debris

    IUP Army-involved students lend a hand to Sandy victims

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania student Taylor Zindel (junior, criminology) knocked on the Coney Island, N.Y. apartment door, answered by a woman who looked to be in her seventies.  The woman opened the door to see Zindel in her Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and her eyes welled with tears.

  • model EU

    Six IUP students take part in model EU simulation

      Six Indiana University of Pennsylvania students participated in the Model European Union simulation Nov. 15 to 17 at the Georgetown Holiday Inn of Washington, DC.  IUP participants in the simulation, accompanied by Dr. Steven Jackson of IUP’s political science department, included Matthew Bandi (senior, social studies education), Joshua Burge (junior, political science), Savannah Pailloz (junior, political science), Kevin Stay (senior, political science), Taralyn Federoff (junior, political science) and Kaitlyn Klinges (junior, political science and criminology).

  • ‘Hawk Rock’ back to ‘rock’ IUP

      The Second Annual “Hawk Rock,” a 24 hour dance-a-thon, will be held Feb. 16 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m.  The event is run by students and is meant to give back to the Indiana County community by raising money to empower organizations such as Indiana County Community Action Program, Community Kitchen, and Family Promise with funds and canned goods to help fight hunger and homelessness.

  • Police Blotter 11.30.12.

    Alcohol Violations:   • On Nov. 27, Borough Police observed Jane Looby, of Canton, Ohio, staggering and highly intoxicated at the intersection of Philadelphia Street and Seventh Street. Looby staggered into traffic, causing traffic to stop. She was stopped by police and arrested for public drunkenness before being released to a sober friend.


  • ‘IUP Madness’ held in KCAC

      For the third year in a row, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Basketball team sponsored ‘IUP Madness’ to kick off their season and bring the IUP community together.   The event was organized in a pep rally fashion, including an introduction of the basketball team, a scrimmage and musical skits performed by the basketball team along with other clubs and Greek life members.

  • Students attend law school workshop

      The Law School Admissions: How to Write a Personal Statement workshop led Indiana University of Pennsylvania students, who are interested in attending law school, one step closer to their profession, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Keith Hall 164.  At the first edition of the workshop, which she holds each semester, Dr.

  • Indian 
Heritage celebrated in HUB

        Anyone who walked through the Hadley Union Building Saturday may have noticed a crowd in the Delaware Room or heard music coming from inside.  IUP’s Native American Awareness Council held its sixth annual celebration of American Indian Heritage Month Saturday from noon to 5 p.

  • IUP APSCUF chapter holds strike vote

        The future of education in Pennsylvania now rests in the hands of the educators. The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties, the labor relations group representing the faculty of the 14 universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, voted Monday on whether faculty should strike.

  • Theta Phi Alpha holds Penguin Plunge

      Teams donned their bathing suits and beaks Saturday for Theta Phi Alpha’s third annual Penguin Plunge at Yellow Creek State Park. The event raised $420 for Indiana County’s Multiple Sclerosis Society, Theta Phi Alpha’s local philanthropy. Wendy Deyarmin, a representative of Indiana’s MS Society, guest judged the events.

  • Alumnus Mitch James speaks to writing center

      Mitch James discussed tips for getting work published and also shared knowledge about the creative writing process Friday at IUP’s Writing Center. James is an IUP English instructor and doctoral student in the Composition and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages program.

  • Academic expo introduces prospective students to IUP

      If you were on campus this weekend, you may have seen one of the tour groups going through campus on Saturday as a part of IUP’s Academic Expo. Expos are held a few times through the year — they’re opportunities for prospective IUP students, both high school seniors as well as transfer and non-traditional students, to get a look at IUP’s campus, academic programs and student life.

  • Police Blotter 11.13.12.

    Alcohol Violations:   • On Nov. 11, at 12:38 a.m., Borough Police stopped six males in the 500 block of Church Street for having open containers of alcohol. Terence Cooke, 21, of Philadelphia, Duane Caldwell, 21, of Philadelphia, and William Winger, 21, of Oil City, were cited for an open container violation.


  • Degree Works to make advising easier

      Students and advisers will soon have greater control over their classes thanks to some new software, Kate Linder, Center for Student Life, announced at the biweekly Student Government Association meeting Tuesday in Eberly Hall Room 411. Degree Works, a computer software program, is being rolled out to advisers as part of a new initiative to ensure students are taking the classes they need in order to graduate, according to Linder.

  • Speed interviewing event develops professional skills

      Walking out of college, diploma in hand, isn’t enough to get you a job anymore.   In today’s world, you need other skills. Thursday’s Speed Interviewing event, like most events sponsored by the IUP Career Development Center, is intended to help you build some of them.

  • Six O’Clock Series to honor veterans

      The Six O’clock Series brings “Honoring Veterans Day” to the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room on Monday at 6 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Veteran’s Outreach Group and the Veteran’s Student Organization, the presentation will feature a panel of student veterans who will speak about their experiences in the military and as IUP students.

  • Sandy relief committee forms on campus

      More than a week after Hurricane Sandy wreaked its havoc on parts of the East Coast, Indiana University of Pennsylvania students have wasted no time responding to its challenges and coming to the aid of its victims.  “This is very important to me because I am from the shore and my friends and family have lost so much,” Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Efforts committee co-chair Rachael Warmington said.

  • IUP CDC hosts educational event

        No matter how hard you work in college, there is no way to be 100 percent prepared for the things life will throw at you after graduation — until now. Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Career Development Center is hosting a free, public panel discussion titled “What I Wish I Knew While I Was in College,” from 6 to 7:30 p.

  • IUP chooses developers for hotel

      The Indiana University of Pennsylvania has awarded Massachusetts property developers the rights to build a hotel on campus. After a national request for proposals, IUP is entering into negotiations with DHD Hospitality, LLC.   IUP will not operate or own the facility, which will be a Hilton Garden Inn franchise.

  • ambass

    Ambassadors sponsor Young Alumni Awards

      Go to class, earn good grades, graduate, and get a job.  That’s a fine way to go about your scholastic career, but what about giving a little something back? Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduates came back to their alma mater Monday, Nov.

  • bras for a cause

    Zeta Tau Alpha raises money with ‘Bras for a Cause’

      Bras are used for support, but that support took on a new meaning last month when the Bras for a Cause event raised nearly $2,400 in support of cancer patients. The Zeta Tau Alpha sorority partnered with the Indiana Business and Professional Women’s Club to showcase 42 school and community decorated bras.

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    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia holds ‘smashing’ fundraiser

      Sometimes music is the sound of a sledgehammer hitting wood. On Thursday, members of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity held a fundraiser in front of the Hadley Union Building.  The event was $1 for one swing at an old broken piano with the hammer.

  • Police Blotter

      Alcohol Violations: •On Nov. 3, at 1:24 a.m., Borough Police report Jay Fisher, 18, of Huntingdon Valley, attempted to use a fake ID to enter The Coney. When police spoke with Fisher, it was determined he was under the age of 21 and had consumed alcoholic beverages.


  • Where to vote: An on- and off-campus guide

      Election Day is here, and you probably know who you’re voting for.  But do you know where to vote? You cannot vote at whichever voting location is most convenient for you.  The address listed on your voter registration form determines which location you are assigned to.

  • local races

    State, local races face Indiana area

      Presidential candidates won’t be the only ones on Tuesday’s ballot. Local representatives are the ones you can contact easily. They are the ones who listen to your complaints and strive to meet the needs of their specific constituents. There are contested races for U.

  • Women’s Studies Club, sorority to screen film

      Students will view “Half The Sky,” a documentary about women’s issues, discuss current problems and participate in empowering activities Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. Mafei James (senior, safety sciences) is the president of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority, which is helping to put on the event.

  • Female voters to have strong voice in election

      President Barack Obama hopes to appeal to women voters through his positions on social issues, such as his pro-choice abortion stance and health care access for all.  Republican candidate Mitt Romney has focused on fixing the economy, therefore putting more Americans, including women, back to work.

  • India Student Association holds India Day in HUB

      India Day, which has been an annual event at IUP for 17 years, took place on Sunday, Nov. 4.   The event, held in the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room, lasted from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event was hosted by the India Student Association, along with other contributors such as professors and community members willing to participate.

  • Robert’s Rules of Order: An inside look at reports, officers and commitees

      After roll call, the meeting proper starts.   The first order of business is usually reports, which are presentations on a group’s operation and on the various projects it has.   Officers are generally the first to give reports.   They’re the elected leaders of the group, typically chosen either at the end of or the beginning of a school year for campus organizations.

  • Longacre to graduate, applications open for IUP student trustee position

      The position of Student Trustee is opening for a new student to take over starting at the end of the 2012-2013 academic year.   Andrew Longacre (senior, safety sciences/political science, minor in enviornmental health science), the current Student Trustee, has been serving in the position since May 31, 2011.

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    Students debate issues in BEC-sponsored ‘Great Debate’

      Just in time for Election Day, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Black Emphasis Committee held The Great Debate Monday at 7 p.m. More than 40 IUP students showed up to the Susquehanna Room in the Hadley Union Building to participate in the debate.

  • Police Blotter 11.06.12.

      Alcohol Violations:   • Borough Police cited Vanessa Griffith, of Erie, for underage drinking. Griffith was stopped on Nov. 4 after she was observed entering an enclosed construction site in the 200 block of Rice Avenue. Griffith was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages while under the age of 21.


  • Energy Channel debuts on campus cable

      If you live on campus, you might have noticed that you have a new channel on your TV.   This one’s airing a different kind of reality show. The Energy Channel, channel 5, is currently showing on TVs in the lobbies of residential buildings across campus.

  • Six O’Clock Series to focus on studying abroad

      The Six O’clock Series brings “Broadening Your Horizons Through Service and Study Abroad” to the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Students attending the presentation will learn about service opportunities presented during the upcoming spring semester as well as this summer’s study abroad trip.

  • Center for Student Life to allow late-night programming

        Are you ready to stay up late with IUP? As part of a new pilot program, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Center for Student Life are developing new initiatives to allow IUP-recognized organizations to hold on-campus events until 2 a.m.  Prior to 2007, Indiana University of Pennsylvania allowed recognized organizations to hold events on campus after midnight.

  • IT Center recognized for cyber security awareness

      The National Cyber Security Alliance recognized IUP’s Information Technology Support Center for their efforts in raising awareness of cyber security during October. Amanda Marshall, Coordinator of User Services at the IT Support Center, said that they usually do something each October for the National Cyber Security Awareness Month, but this year they put more information and resources online.

  • Sandy

    Sandy’s effects linger into home lives of students

      Indiana, Pa., may not have been hit hard by Sandy, but schools on the eastern side of the state were. As the storm moved through up the East Coast, schools within the Pennsylvania State System of HIgher Education and other private schools on that side of the state prepared for the worst.

  • Suites

    Housing lottery concludes, placements to be announced

        On-campus housing lottery sign-ups ended Thursday at 4 p.m. and time slots will be sent to students Monday notifying them when they can pick housing. This is for all returning students who wish to live on-campus fall 2013 to spring 2014.  Paige Davies (sophomore, English), who works for the Office of Housing, Residential Living, and Dining, said that everyone who signed up for the lottery is guaranteed housing next year, just not necessarily the room of their choice.

  • Police Blotter 11.2.12.

      Alcohol Violations:   • Borough Police were called to the Coney Island Bar Oct. 28, relative to a male who was thrown out earlier who had returned and struck a manager of the bar. Police arrived on scene and located Duwayne Carey, of Indiana, being held down by bar staff.


  • Writer: Possibility of ‘something’ in Keith or Leonard hard to deny

      Academic buildings can be intimidating enough during the daytime. At night, things can get downright creepy. As part of the Historic Haunt Fest, the Paranormal Society of Indiana University of Pennsylvania held overnight tours of Leonard and Keith Halls on the IUP campus.

  • IUP’s effect on Halloween in the community examined

        While Indiana could be considered a great place to raise a family, certain aspects of college towns make this time of year in Indiana a not-so-ideal family environment to some citizens.   Although the traditional views of the ‘trickeries’ of Halloween may state that Devils Night is the night where the youth causes slight chaos, Indiana may not fall into that example.

  • JAPASO hosts Halloween movie night

      The Japanese Student Association celebrated Halloween with a screening of Kiki’s Delivery Service on Oct. 26 in the McVitty Auditorium of Sprowls Hall. Kiki’s Delivery Service, a Japanese anime movie, tells the story of a 13-year-old witch who leaves home to refine her skills in a coastal town.

  • rain

    Effects of ‘Frankenstorm’ begin to hit Indiana

        Post-tropical ‘superstorm’ Sandy, otherwise known as “Frankenstorm,” was expected to hit early this week. The storm was considered a hurricane until Monday Projected to come to Indiana at its worst Monday night, the storm is making an impact all over Pennsylvania.

  • Halloween: Preparing for the death of the year

      Halloween has a tradition more than 2,000 years old.  Its roots trace back to a pre-Christian Celtic holiday, Samhain, according to the American Folklore Center.  The Celtic calendar began on Nov. 1, the date that marked the beginning of their winter.

  • Robert’s Rules of Order: Who is this Robert fellow?

      Henry Martyn Robert  was put in a tough spot when someone asked him to lead a public meeting at a local church.   He didn’t know the first thing about running a meeting.  Still, he was willing to try.   It didn’t turn out well. That, according to the Robert’s Rules of Order website, is how Robert’s Rules came to be.

  • republicns

    College Republicans show 2016: Obama’s America

        In an effort to show Indiana University of Pennsylvania students a conservative look at President Obama, the IUP College Republicans showed the movie “2016: Obama’s America,” directed by Dinesh D’Souza on Monday, Oct. 29. The film depicts what life may be like if President Obama is reelected this November, and what the public may not know about Obama’s past.

  • Police Blotter 10.30.12

       Alcohol Violations:   • Michael Mazzarella, 21, was cited for public drunkenness on Oct. 25, after he was found staggering on Garman Avenue. He was lodged in the Indiana County Jail. • University Police arrested Jack Tyler Ferguson, 18, of Limerick, after he was found stumbling along Pratt Drive in front of Wallwork Hall.


  • Fire

    Students affected by fire at Creps Publishing

      An Indiana University of Pennsylvania student woke up to something other than her alarm Tuesday morning:  explosions, flames and plumes of black smoke. “I looked out my window,” Aubree Frye (sophomore, nursing) said, “and saw a giant ball of smoke.

  • Six O’Clock Series to explore ‘Inclusive Diversity’

        The Six O’clock Series presents Inclusive Diversity, a presentation explaining the steps the Federal Government is taking to employ individuals with disabilities, at 6 p.m. Monday in the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room. Co-sponsored by the Advising and Testing Center, the presentation will feature Veronica Villalobos, director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion with the U.

  • Student group makes donation to CARE

      The Child and Family Studies Association made a $500 donation to Child Advocacy Relationship Enhancing, a non-profit organization that tries to keep families afflicted by abuse and neglect together. The Child and Family Studies Association is a non-profit student organization at Indiana University of Pennsylvania dedicated to helping children and families in the community.

  • Luckey outlines new 
programs at SGA meeting

      Rhonda Luckey, vice president for Student Affairs, visited the Student Government Association during their biweekly meeting Tuesday in Eberly Hall. Luckey expressed that Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a reflection of who the SGA is and how they demonstrate leadership.

  • PASSHE, IUP enrollment statistics examined

      For a long time, IUP has led the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education in enrollment. Now, there’s doubt about that. According to Senate Chair David J. LaPorte, the president said at the last University Senate meeting that he “thought” that West Chester University had passed IUP in enrollment.

  • Phi Kappa Phi named ‘Chapter of Excellence’

      For the second year in a row, the IUP chapter of Phi Kappa Phi has been distinguished as a “Chapter of Excellence” among all the national chapters.   Out of approximately 320 chapters around the nation, 19 were awarded with this distinction. “The achievement is huge,” said Dr.

  • bercik

    Bercik encourages participation in University Senate

        Before John R. Bercik became Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s University Senate Vice Chair, he was just a junior at a Freeport high school wondering what path his life would take.  Bercik began his junior year of high school knowing he wanted to pursue a career involving athletics.

  • Naturalization ceremony held as part of Intl. Education Week at KCAC

      As part of International Education Week, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony for those in the surrounding area from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday in the Toretti Auditorium of IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Complex.

  • Culture Day

    Indonesia Consul General to speak at culture day

      A variety of volunteers and IUP colleges will collaborate Friday during the Indonesian Cultural Arts day which will feature an art exhibit, public workshops, dance and music performances. The art exhibition will run all day in the HUB Ohio Room from 9:30 a.

  • Students agree with Ryan and Kelsey in HUB

      IUP students Ryan Brown and Kelsey Vermeulen testified of their conversions to Christ Thursday at the “I Agree with Kelsey and Ryan” event in the Hadley Union Building Ohio room. The event was put on by Campus Crusade for Christ as an outreach to students to help them learn more about Christ.

  • Correction

      • In the Oct. 19 edition of The Penn, in the “Don’t avoid scissors...” article, Hair Hub’s hours were incorrectly written. The Hair Hub is open from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

  • Police Blotter 10.26.12

        Alcohol Violations:   • On Oct. 24, Borough Police observed Meredith Wagner, 22, of Pittsburgh, lying in the grass on her back along the 00 block of South Seventh Street. Officers determined Wagner was highly intoxicated and placed her under arrest for public drunkenness.


  • Driscoll: Student leaders, groups ‘building the legacy of IUP’

    The first student Leadership Dinner brought key role-players from campus organizations together to network Monday. Organized by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Ambassadors and the Student Government Association, the event brought representatives from almost 60 different on-campus organizations, including Greek organizations, clubs and athletic departments together.

  • University removes budget allocations to Student Co-Op

      The Student Cooperative Association Finance Committee devised a solution to address a lack of allocations from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania at their monthly meeting Thursday.  The solution is to take the $33,000 of allocations from IUP that was budgeted for the 2012-2013 fiscal year and pull it from what is left in the base budget for the year.

  • Final Provost visits campus

        Starting off the third week in October, Provost candidate DonnaJean A. Fredeen got comfortable and spoke on her thoughts concerning the Provost and its responsibilities. “You need somebody who takes the time to know you and look at the positives and negatives of the school,” Fredeen said.

  • Robert’s Rules of Order: Calls to Order, Roll Call, Quorum

      A meeting held using Robert’s Rules will start with the president saying, “I now call this meeting of Group X to order,” which is the cue for the members to stop having side conversations and start paying attention. After the call to order, one of the officers will take the roll.

  • International Tea Time to Give Students a Taste of Other Cultures

      With so much to be learned from others,  their history, their languages, their philosophies on life, some might see the glass half empty or half full, when it comes to learning about other  cultures. Sometimes, cultural exchange starts with the smallest experiences.

  • Law

    Law fair opens doors to careers and internships

         The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Political Science department will host its 26th Annual Law School Fair from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday in Folger’s Crimson Event Center.  [The Law School Fair] provides students with a chance to check out different law schools from around the country,” Assistant Professor of Political Science and Pre-Law Program Director Gwendolyn Torges said.

  • IUP Family Day prepares for event, campus welcomes parents

      Every year during the fall semester, Indiana University of Pennsylvania holds its annual Family Weekend. From Friday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Oct. 28, is a great opportunity planned by the Center for Student Life for students and their families to reunite for a few days and participate in many fun and interesting activities.

  • Historic Haunt Fest including paranormal investigation

      For the second year in a row, the Paranormal Society of IUP is sponsoring a “Historic Haunt Fest” conveniently timed the weekend before Halloween, Oct. 27-28.   The Historic Haunt Fest is a fundraiser for the Paranormal Society and will include an overnight paranormal investigation in Keith and Leonard Hall beginning Saturday at 5:30 p.

  • Provost provides educational background

      Fourth Provost candidate Donna Henry spoke at IUP last week.  Beginning in 2005 and running up to this point, Henry is the Dean of College of Arts and Sciences and a professor of biology at Florida Gulf Coast University.  “I am very impressed by the faculty and staff dedication at IUP,” Henry said.

  • Correction

      • In the Oct. 19 edition of The Penn, in the “Don’t avoid scissors...” article, Hair Hub’s hours were incorrectly written. The Hair Hub is open from 12 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

  • Police Blotter

    Alcohol Violations:   • On Oct. 19, University Police arrested Joshua M. Labar, 19, of Bangor, and Benjamin L. Chelius, 20, of Sinking Spring, after they were involved in a physical fight near the IUP Parking Garage. Labar and Chelius were taken to Indiana Regional Medical Center for treatment before being taken to the Indiana County Jail on a temporary detainer.


  • College classes carrying more than credit value to come

        Sometimes classes aren’t about getting the right grade. Sometimes classes are about simply adding to your life. Indiana University of Pennsylvania is now offering several noncredit classes through the Office of Adult and Continuing Education Community-University Studies program.

  • Flash mobs to perform around university

      Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) and the Men of God fraternity will be putting on a series of flash mobs from Oct. 22-25. The event is inspired by and centered around the political climate generated by the 2012 political candidates, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama.

  • Housing simplified through interactive website

      A new website, offcampussurfer.com, makes finding off-campus housing for IUP students futuristic.  Off Campus Surfer (OCS) is a new online property listing service founded in September 2012 by John Paul Bennett and Teja Yenamandra.  It acts as an information hub to centralize local off-campus property listings, simplifying the process of searching for housing.

  • snakes

    Professor uncovers  species in Honduras

      An Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor has expanded the list of known species through his work in Central America.   Josiah Townsend, biology professor, recently published several research articles describing two new species of pit vipers and a new species of salamander discovered in Honduras and the surrounding countries in Central America.

  • Apes

    IUP graduate educates on the daily life of a gorilla keeper

      The public views them as monsters and comedy sidekicks, but to those that work with them, they are misunderstood, intelligent creatures. The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Anthropology Club presented “Apes of the World” Thursday in Weyandt Hall.

  • KCAC makes preparations for Salute to the Troops event

      The fourth annual “Salute to Our Troops” will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex at 7 p.m.  The event is hosted by the Indiana Armstrong Patriots, who have hosted the event for the last four years.   This is the first year they will be holding it at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s KCAC.

  • domestic violence

    Domestic violence proves not gender specific

      The color purple represents the fight against domestic violence and was the clothing color of choice during Wednesday’s “Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence” panel discussion in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Panel members, who included Indiana University of Pennsylvania Haven Project director Malinda Levis and IUP police department Officer Tammi Cramer, spoke about the need to get people talking about domestic violence.

  • Robert’s Rules of Order establish meeting framework

      Are you a member of a student organization?  Is the word “motion” mentioned more than once a meeting?  Has it been three meetings, but you still have no idea what “the previous question” even was? If so, you need to learn a little bit about Robert’s Rules of Order.

  • Police Blotter 10.19.12

    Alcohol Violations:   • University Police observed Andrew Wilson, 18, highly intoxicated and walking along Pratt Drive near the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex Oct. 14. Wilson was cited for underage drinking and public drunkenness. • University Police were dispatched to Northern Suites on Oct.


  • ROTC participates in field training exercise

      On Oct. 12 - 14, the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) headed to Camp Dawson, W.Va., for a weekend of field training exercises. The 128 cadets and eight cadres left Indiana on Friday morning, and from the moment they arrived at Camp Dawson,  started their training.

  • Panel to discuss domestic violence

      There will be a panel discussion concerning domestic violence in the PNC Banquet Room of the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex Wednesday. “I’ve had friends and aquaintances tell me horror stories that probably should have been reported but were not,” Libby Lewis (senior, speech    language- pathology) said.

  • Longest-serving Pennsylvania Senator dies at 82

      Former Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter died Sunday after complications from non-Hodgkins lymphoma; he was 82. According to the Associated Press, Specter’s son, Shanin, reported that Specter died at his home in Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife, Joan, and his two sons, Shanin and Steve.

  • provost

    Third Provost candidate educates university faculty, staff and students

      Barbara Feldman came to campus this week to enlighten students, staff and faculty on her ideas and background, on a campus visit as a candidate for the Provost position. “[A] Provost needs to go out and find out what the campus and community wants and needs,” Feldman said.

  • Women’s reception discusses fair wages

      Today, students learn that women are still not paid as much as men. “Welcome to the IUP Reception of Women. We come to celebrate the important contributions of women faculty, women undergrad and graduate students, women staff and women administrators to the quality higher education” Lingyan Yang said, director of Women’s Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

  • Police Blotter 10.16.12

    Alcohol Violations:   • On Oct. 14, Borough Police located Thomas Paronish, 20, of Northern Cambria, sleeping on the back porch of a house in the 00 block of South 11th Street. Paronish was awakened and identified that he was under 21. Paronish was intoxicated and arrested for public drunkenness and underage drinking.


  • Second Provost candidate addresses IUP in open forum

      With the hope of becoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Provost, Timothy Moerland addressed the IUP campus with two open forums Thursday. The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University is one of the four individuals being considered for the Provost position.

  • Dean of Libraries discusses libraries’ futures

      Dean of Libraries Luis Gonzalez and Outreach Librarian Theresa McDevitt visited the biweekly meeting of the Student Government Association (SGA) Tuesday in Eberly College of Business Room 411. Gonzales and McDevitt spoke to SGA members about the libraries’ advancement and improvements to come.

  • Chinese Apparel “sized up” in lecture

      Indiana University of Pennsylvania assistant professor of fashion merchandising Jin Su spoke about women entrepreneurs in China’s apparel industry at the 2012 PASSHE Women’s Consortium/Audrey-Beth Fitch Women’s Studies Conference held Sept. 14-15, 2012, at California University of Pennsylvania.

  • Poster presentee receives Chung Soo Yoo award

      The Pittsburgh Defraction Society held its Crystallography Conference between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2 in Stanford, Calif.   The conference is enables graduate students from around the world to gather and share their ideas and their research with one another.

  • car smash

    Car bashed for charity

        What better way is there to blow off some steam and help others at the same time?  Students held a car bash Wednesday evening in the HUB circle with the intent of raising money for America’s Fund. It’s something different on campus, said Chris Weatherson (sophomore, political science).

  • sigma theta zeta

    Sigma Theta Zeta to hold Research Education Day

      The Indiana University of Pennsylvania chapter Zeta Lambda of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Organization will hold its second annual Research-Education Day at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in the Ohio Room of the Hadley Union Building.

  • ROTC begins field training exercise in West Virginia

      This weekend is IUP Army Reserve Officer Training Corps’ (ROTC) annual squad tactics exercise, a chance for the students in the program to spend three days training. This will be one of two squad training exercises this year, and, like in many other years, it will be held at Camp Dawson in West Virginia.

  • Master plan announced; campus to change over 20 years

      The Division of Administration and Finance revealed the master plan for the growth and development of Indiana University of Pennsylvania over the next 20 years. Introduced by IUP President Michael Driscoll and vice president for administration Cornelius Wooten, the plan detailed the addition and removal of buildings as well as the expansion of property surrounding IUP.

  • 50th commemoration of the Cuban Missile Crisis discussed at Six O’Clock Series

      It was the 13 days when nuclear war almost came to town. The Six O’clock Series brings the “Fiftieth Commemoration of the Cuban Missile Crisis: Lessons Learned and Implications Today” to the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room at 6 p.m. Monday. The United States came the closest it ever has to nuclear war with the Soviet Union during the week of Oct.

  • Police Blotter 10.12.12

    Alcohol Violations:   • On Oct. 6, Quondra Marie Burley-Johnson, 19, was cited by University Police for underage drinking after she was discovered unconscious in a highly intoxicated state in Stephenson Hall. She was transported to Indiana Regional Medical Center for treatment.


  • ‘Banned Books’ event to raise awareness of censorship

      IUP students will mark Banned Books week at Stapleton Library Wednesday at 1 p.m. “Read Out” will take place on the library steps in honor of last week being the 30th anniversary of Banned Books Week.  It is sponsored by a collaboration of five students in Tanya Heflin’s English 340: Banned Books and Dangerous Fictions course, along with the IUP Libraries and Dr.

  • Stolen car

    Police: Stolen car sideswipes house, porches at Copper Beech

        At approximately 9:45 p.m. Saturday, a maroon 2002 Cadillac Deville crashed into a Copper Beech apartment at 394 Medlar Drive. The car also knocked down the porches of 390 and 386 Medlar Drive. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, who reported to the scene just after the accident, the vehicle was operated by two African American suspects, who subsequently fled on foot.

  • religious studies student

    IUP community honors late religious studies student

      Though he was an Indiana University of Pennsylvania student, Kipp Seelhorst had a lot to teach his professors and colleagues during his time with them. The department of religious studies presented “A Celebration of the Life of Kipp Seelhorst” Sunday in Wallwork Hall.

  • Police Blotter 10.9.12

      Alcohol Violations • William Minnick, 18, of West Mifflin, was cited by University Police for public drunkenness and underage drinking on Oct. 7. Minnick was found passed out in the lobby area of the Suites on Pratt. He was placed in the Indiana County Jail.


  • University facilities master plan presentation

      President Michael Driscoll and Vice President Cornelius Wooten will present the university’s facilities master plan update Monday at noon and again at 7 p.m. The noon presentation will be held in the Hadley Union Building Susquehanna Room, and the 7 p.

  • Physics seminar

    Physics seminar held; opportunity to expand horizons

      Electric fields are all around us, as are the devices that can help us detect them. The Indiana University of Pennsylvania department of physics presented a seminar Friday on advanced materials and device technology for photonic electric field sensors.

  • Consequences

    Consequences of alcohol a reality for IUP students

      When gearing up for Homecoming weekend, students should keep in mind the policies set by the university regarding alcohol on and off campus. “When it comes to alcohol on-campus, we do expect students to obey the law,” Michele Fryling, director of media relations said.

  • Ticket limit for IUP Homecoming Dance reached

      After distributing 400 tickets, the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex has announced that their Second Annual IUP Homecoming dance is sold out.  “The dance is here to encourage students to have a convenient, safe homecoming experience,” Kate Linder, associate dean of students, said.

  • Sit in on Six O’Clock Series

      Former contemporary Christian music artist Jennifer Knapp brings her “Inside Out Faith” talk to Indiana University of Pennsylvania as part of the weekly Six O’Clock Series.  Starting 6 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room, Knapp will talk about the struggles she has faced being an openly gay person in a faith community.

  • Red Cross blood drive

    Campus hosts another Red Cross blood drive

      Each year, the American Red Cross ‘draws’ from students, the gift of life, and this is why IUP hosts many blood drives.  The Red Cross held one  Wednesday Oct. 3, in the Crimson Event Center,  in Folger Hall.  The goal for this blood drive was 80 productive units, which means that they were looking for 100 more than plus people to come out and donate, and they almost reached that goal.

  • Police

    University Police working to keep students safe during Homecoming

    You’re probably not planning on sleeping much during Homecoming,  but you won’t be the only one giving up sleep during the weekend.  Along with all of the festivities, law enforcement officials will have their hands full keeping the peace and keeping everyone safe.

  • Ambassadors

    Students, staff and faculty, meet the IUP Ambassadors

      The Student Alumni Association’s IUP Ambassadors was founded in the spring of 1993, and since then, there mission has been to bring the relationships of alumni, current students, prospective students and the university community together.  For Homecoming, the Ambassadors will be taking charge of the Kidz Karnival, at the All Alumni Pre-Game party, in the Kovalchick Complex.

  • Indiana Cares Campaign brings a weekly LGBT film festival to IUP

      The Indiana Cares Campaign to End Homophobia will host its ninth annual LGBT Film Festival at 6 p.m. every Sunday in October in Beard Auditorium in Stouffer Hall at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  The free event will begin Oct. 6 with a screening of the 2011 film, Cloudburst, directed by Thom Fitzgerald.

  • Learn about IUP’s Homecoming parade; around 10,000 hours spent creating floats

    Comic characters, Crimson Court royalty, marching bands and more will parade the streets north of campus Saturday at 10 a.m. in celebration of Homecoming. According to the IUP Homecoming website, the parade will start with the firing of IUP’s department of military science howitzer cannon at Eleventh and Philadelphia streets and travel east to Sixth Street.

  • Police Blotter 10.5.12

      Alcohol: •On Sept. 30, University Police filed charges against Gary Eugene Thomas II, 19, including criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and underage drinking. Thomas is accused of being intoxicated and entering a female student’s suite in Stephenson Hall, going into her bedroom.


  • IUP Warrior 5K and annual Homecoming BBQ to take place

      The IUP Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), along with cosponsors service fraternity, Rho Tau Chi and GingerBreadMan Running Co. are, for the first time, sponsoring a Warrior 5K run and Barbecue to kick off IUP’s homecoming weekend. Both the 5K race and barbecue are on Oct.

  • Auditor General Candidate visits IUP; speaks about position

         Eugene DePasquale, Pennsylvania Auditor General Candidate and Democratic member of the House of Representatives, visited IUP and Indiana as part of a tour organized by the Indiana County Democratic Committee Friday. DePasquale is running against Republican State Representative John Maher for the position.

  • Residential buildings win LEED award

      The eight newest residential buildings have recently been evaluated and certified as energy efficient (among other things) by LEED (Leadership in Energy and Enviornmental Design) standards.   To be certified, buildings must be in sustainable sites, be water and energy efficient and have a certain indoor environmental quality.

  • Audition for Noche Latina

      The Latino Student Organization (LaSO) and Hispanic Heritage Council  will host the third annual Noche Latina talent show at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13,in the Ohio Room of the Hadley Union Building.  At Noche Latina, students, faculty and the Indiana community get together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

  • Family-owned business, Caffe Amadeus, to fundraise for ALS awareness

        Every year, five out of every 100,000 people will develop   amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.  Mary Valastro Pinto, the vivacious mother of TLC’s “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro Jr., has been diagnosed with the terminal illness within the past year.

  • Police Blotter 10.2.12

    Alochol Violations • On Sept. 30, Borough Police were called to the Coney Island Bar by bar staff. Cassandra Marie Cardoaldi, 20, of Indiana, was attempting to gain access into the bar. She was found to be intoxicated and was cited for underage drinking and carrying a false ID card.


  • Kupcake

    Simply Kupcakes opens for business; cupcake demand leaves store sold out

      It is hard to fathom that, merely a few months back, the building at 80 N. Avenue, in Indiana, pa, was something completely different than it is today.   Once a fitness center, the facility now houses the newly opened shop, Simply Kupcakes.   Their opening day went so well, that the supply of cupcakes disappeared, around 12:30 p.

  • Six O’Clock Series ‘rocks’ careers

      The Six O’Clock Series returns to the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room Monday with “How to Rock a Career Fair.” Beginning at 6 p.m., the presentation will feature a panel discussion by several professional recruiters as well as input from Indiana University of Pennsylvania students.

  • Martinez

    Martinez meets IUP

      If you’re looking for a story of strength and perseverance, look no further than J.R. Martinez. The Army veteran and daytime television star shared his life story Thursday in IUP’s Fisher Auditorium. Martinez’s visit was part of the First Commonwealth Bank’s Endowed Lectures.

  • IUP breaks enrollment record with 15,379 students

      The number of enrolled students at IUP has broken records for the past four consecutive years as released by the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment this week. In a press release, the fall 2012 total enrollment, including undergraduate and graduate students, is 15,379, up 247 students from last year.

  • Critical Mass

    Indiana bicycle community forms a ‘critical mass’

        Webster defines critical mass as “a size, number or amount large enough to produce a particular result.” “Ever been honked at, yelled at, or passed way too close when you were trying to bike around town?  “Show your support for bicycling by joining us for a ride around town” Indiana, Pa.

  • SGA welcomes director of public safety; important on-campus issues addressed

      Sam Clutter, director of public safety, visited the biweekly meeting of the Student Government Association Tuesday evening in Eberly Hall Room 411. Clutter introduced himself to the SGA for the first time this semester. He mentioned a few campus issues before answering questions the SGA members had regarding their concerns.

  • Math and science receives funding

      IUP’s Upward Bound Math and Science program received $248,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Education. This means that IUP’s UBMS program will have funding for another five years.   “Receiving funding for the UBMS program for another five years means that students from the county school districts,  [said Dr.

  • Police Blotter 9.28.12

    Alcohol Violations   • On Sept. 21, University Police found Rachel Mowder, 18; Logan A. Howell, 18; Austin Berezniak 18; Joseph M. Aiello, 19; Lauren H. Fitzgerald, 18; and Richard A. Kelemen, Jr., 18, under the influence of alcohol. Officers charged the group with underage drinking.


  • Football players arrested

      Police arrested three Indiana University of Pennsylvania football players early Sunday. Junior defensive lineman Errol Brewster, senior running back De’Antwan Williams and sophomore defensive lineman  Jerell McFadden were taken into custody. The players were arrested during a noise complaint  investigation at an apartment on South Sixth Street, according to a report by borough police.

  • Student helps design game for Department of Energy

      Android and iOS users should be on the lookout for this sometime next month; because of the assistance of an IUP staudent and other individuals, the U.S. Department of Energy will be releasing a game for those mobile device platforms.   Katharine Uvick (senior, computer science) is involved in a virtual internship along with 20 other students from across the country.

  • Financial aid allows for easy-access funds

      Students struggling to cover tuition and expenses can receive support in several ways by visiting the Office of Financial Aid in Clark Hall, or the IUP financial aid website. According to the website, students can receive aid through grants, loans, scholarships and student employment.

  • Johnstown airport sheds ‘light’ on newest features

      For the students whose homes are a little more than a three-hour drive, away from college, travel just got a little safer, if they’re planning on flying out of Johnstown. A nearby airport, the Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, just received $269,346 in grant money from the government, which will pay for a new taxiway lighting system and guidance signs.

  • Trustee chairman receives resolution

      The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees presented a resolution of appreciation to its former chairman, David Osikowicz, on Sept. 13. The resolution was passed by unanimous vote and signed by council Chairwoman Susan S. Delaney. It’s a tradition to honor the former chair, said Patti Krausslach, administrative support to the trustees.

  • IUP graduate awarded historic scholarship

      The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation awarded IUP alumnus Shane Ferguson (Safety Science Major, graduated August, 2012) the ‘Harry Taback 9/11 Memorial Scholarship’ which was created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to honor those who died.

  • Website hosts money-saving options

      College students are known for being low on funds; after paying college expenses, including tuition and paying for books, going out to eat and even picking up a quick snack from a fast-food place is considered a rare luxury.  The university-specific website, AroundCampus.

  • Rocking the Oak Grove approaching

      The annual “Rocking the Grove” event begins Sept. 25 and ends Sept. 26. Hosted by the fraternities and sororities of IUP, the event is held to benefit the Alice Paul House.  Students will begin rocking at 4 p.m. and will continue until midnight.

  • Volunteer Service Award given to three IUP students

      Three Indiana University of Pennsylvania students have been selected to receive the Foundation for IUP Community Volunteer Service Award. Receiving the award are:  Cassandra Ace (senior, finance) of Knox; Katelyn Krissinger (senior, accounting) of Colmar; and Stephanie Phillips (senior, accounting) of Carlisle.

  • Police Blotter 9.25.12

    Alochol Violations • University Police responded to an incident inside Stephenson Hall Sept. 23, where students were found holding a party. Police charged Alyssa M. Lerda, 18, of Wexford; Leah S. Zumchak, 18, of Dallas; Elanora M. Peah, 18, of Philadelphia; Casey N.


  • Six O’clock Series discusses Sandusky

      The Six O’clock Series, to take place at 6 p.m. on Monday in the HUB’s Ohio Room, is titled “The Sandusky Case: Implications and Lessons for Higher Education and IUP.” The presentation will feature a discussion between Gwendolyn Torges, political science faculty, and John W.

  • Republican candidate for attorney general addresses crowds; campaign style clarified

      A successful campaign depends on everyone; especially students who can help get the word out. David Freed, 42, the Republican candidate for attorney general for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, stopped by the HUB Tuesday, to meet with students and explain his campaign style.

  • Career Development Center holds annual open house for students

    The Career Development Center held an open house Sept. 19 to raise awareness of the services and departments located in Pratt Hall.  There were representatives from the Student Employment Center, University Testing Services, Internships, National Student Exchange, Service Learning, Social Media, and Disney College Program.

  • Josh Romney stops at KCAC on bus tour

      The son of presidential candidate Mitt Romney stopped at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex Thursday while on a bus tour campaigning for the Republican presidential candidate.   Josh Romney, who began his Western Pennsylvania tour Thursday morning in Beaver County, also stopped in Butler before his arrival at the KCAC.

  • Hawk Walk benefits surrounding area

      IUP students, faculty and members of the Indiana community reached out to their neighbors Wednesday during the third annual Hawk Walk. Originating in the HUB, walkers were introduced to Victoria Rosesnberger and Jeff Raykes. Rosenberger is the Elm Street Project manager, a revitalization movement of Indiana Borough’s Second Ward.

  • Planetarium to feature show

      The IUP planetarium will feature “Discoveries from the Moon,” a free show open to the public and the IUP community at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Hosted by geoscience faculty member Ken Coles, the show will examine images of the moon from recent robotic missions as well as how the moon moves in the sky.

  • Students gather tools and tips for their ideal graduation

      Let’s be honest.  For some, all the memories they’ve made in college might be well worth the cost of tuition but most students still want a diploma.  If you’re planning to graduate this year, there are a few more things you need to do before you get one—besides passing your classes, of course.

  • Volunteering on campus

      For many students at IUP looking to give back to the community, gain scholarships, or even just help out around town and meet new people, the Office of Service Learning has many opportunities to do so.  Located in Pratt Hall, the Office of Service Learning works with more than 40 non-profit organizations in the Indiana area, all relatively close to campus, as well as some farther from campus for commuters.

  • Police Blotter 9.21.12

    Alcohol Violations: •David Brandon Judy, 22, was cited for public drunkenness after he was found to be highly intoxicated, staggering and stumbling along an unoccupied roadway.   • On Sept. 15, University Police responded to Northern Suites, after receiving a call for excessive noise and possible alcohol in the room.


  • Science ‘micro’ grant makes for macro advances

        The National Science Foundation awarded IUP over half a million dollars for the purchase of a new digital microscope, thanks to the diligence of several professors. Receipt of the grant, worth $572,359, was confirmed in July after two years of application submission.

  • On-campus voting

    On-campus voter registration leads to a rise in political ability

    Clipboard bearers have been stopping and asking students all over campus if they have registered to vote from the beginning of the academic year.  Voters must be registered by Oct. 9 to vote in the presidential election on Nov. 6, according to aclupa.

  • HUB offers free yoga and meditation sessions

        The Ascension Meditation and Yoga Association is offering yoga and meditation sessions free of charge to anyone in the IUP and Indiana community.   The group meets Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.   For the first few meetings of the semester, it will be held in the HUB Delaware Room.

  • Alcohol

    Campus grant promotes alcohol awareness

      The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board awarded Indiana University of Pennsylvania a grant of $16,778, towards alcohol awareness campaigns and campus police enforcement. Authored by Ann Sesti, director of the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs program, and Sam Clutter, director of public safety, the grant will be split between the ATOD office and the IUP police department.

  • Culinary arts hands out scholarship to student

      Sarahjane Lopez, this year’s Ricupero Memorial - Rustic Lodge Scholarship winner, will use the award money to finish her studies at the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts. Lopez is currently finishing an internship at The Breakers in West Palm Beach, Fla.

  • Studying abroad possibilities

      IUP students have the opportunity to study abroad in countries all around the world through the Office of International Education.   Students can start studying abroad as early as their sophomore year, as long as they maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, and their concentration allows it.

  • IUP counselor receives grant

      An IUP professor received a $45,000 grant from the FISA Foundation to continue the Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) empowerment program for adolescent girls in local schools.  With the funding received, Michelle Bruno, a member of IUP’s counseling department, plans to continue the 22-week program.

  • Police Blotter 9.18.12

    Alcohol Violations • University Police arrested David Michael Nelson, 18, on Sept. 14 after he was found stumbling along a sidewalk on Pratt near Grant. Nelson walked into a parked vehicle, falling down. Nelson was taken to the IUP Police Station where he was cited for underage drinking and public drunkenness.


  • Democratic headquarters opens

    ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

      The Indiana County Democratic Headquarters had its grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration yesterday afternoon.  The 2012 headquarters is located on the third floor of 15 N. Seventh St. which has its entrance next to Steel City Samiches. The center is open from 9 a.

  • September 11 memorial acknowledges historic happenings

      Members of the IUP community gathered in the Oak Grove Tuesday to remember the victims of the terror attacks 11 years earlier. “It was a really overwhelming event,” Joe Boyer (sophomore, business marketing) said, of Sept. 11, 2001. “I was only eight at the time; to have the concept of terrorism explained to me and the idea of loss on that big of a scale… It was a lot to take in.

  • Six O’clock Series events scheduled

      The Six O’clock Series returns to IUP on Monday, bringing with it the range of topics and learning opportunities students have come to expect. The series will review return to the Ohio Room in the HUB from 6 to 7 p.m., and will give attendees the chance to expand their knowledge of current issues or visit familiar topics but with a new perspective.

  • News conference held on voter ID card

      Carol Aichele, secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commended IUP for putting expiration dates on student I-Cards at Thursday’s press conference in Sutton Hall. IUP made the change in anticipation of the new voter ID law which will require voters to show a valid photo ID when they vote in person.

  • 9.14.12 Police Blotter

      Alcohol Violations • University Police arrested Gary Thomas and Andrew Sorber, both 18, on Sept. 13 after they were found highly intoxicated and passed out in two separate locations. Thomas was found by police in the Elkin Lounge, while Sorber was found laying in the bushes outside of Elkin Hall.


  • Book Sale

    Newman used book sale makes literature affordable

      The 44 Annual Newman Used Book Sale will be held Friday through Sunday at the St. Thomas More University Parish and Catholic Student Center (STMUP), located at 1200 Oakland Ave. On Friday, the book sale will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., 9 a.m. to 7 p.

  • Simple safety essentials explained by University Police

      Students are back on campus; some have been here for a few years, some are living away from home for the first time. With so much movement and distractions, things like simple safety can sometimes fall to the wayside. Keeping yourself and your fellow classmates safe should always be in a student’s mind.

  • Student injured by motor vehicle

      An IUP student was struck by a vehicle Saturday along School Street. Brandon Bushmire (sophomore, management) of Canonsburg was struck at approximately 11:20 p.m. along the 800 block of School Street, sustaining injuries of unspecified severity. According to an email by IUP President Michael Driscoll, Bushmire is receiving care at Allegheny General Hospital.

  • IUP Day

    IUP Day shines despite slippery start

      Despite IUP Day being moved indoors because of rain, students filled the Memorial Field House Saturday to meet campus organizations, watch performances, and receive free gifts and food. Kate Krissinger (senior, accounting) helped run and put the event together as a staff member.

  • Asian studies seeks participants

      IUP’s Asian Studies Club will hold a meeting for returning members as well as students and members of the IUP community looking to join.  The meeting will be held 7p.m., Wednesday in Wallwork Hall room G-51. “Our meeting will be discussing the interests of the people looking to join the club,” Co-President Cody Brahim said, “and of those already members as to what they want to get out of it.

  • Students bring A-game for dynamic college classic

      Students cheered and groaned with each number called at Friday’s bingo night, in the HUB’s Ohio Room.  The event was the first of many bingo nights, which will be held throughout the semester every Friday, from 10 to 11:30 p.m. Participants received two reusable bingo cards and the chance to win prizes including candy, DVDs, board games, a two-person tent and a Kindle tablet.

  • IUP Rush week begins

      This week marked the beginning of rush, when students get the chance to meet and pledge to a sorority or fraternity. Fall rushing is a less-formal version of rush, as opposed to the “crazy, intense” version of it that is held in the spring, according to Rachel Mankowski, vice president of recruitment and Panhellenic.

  • Police Blotter 9.11.12

      Alcohol Violations •On Sept. 8, Indiana Borough Police found Jacqueline Salesses of Burke, Va., crawling on a skid-loader at 320 South 7th St. Salesses was cited for underage drinking and released from the scene.  • On Sept. 7, the Indiana Borough Police were in the 700 block of South St.


  • Attorney made fraternity chairman

    Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International (P.A.D.) elected New York attorney and P.A.D. member Ronald J. Winter as a chairman of the P.A.D. board, at its recent 59th biennial convention, in Scottsdale, Ariz. As of August 4, Winter, elected to the position of International Justice, serving a two-year term.

  • September 11 service to be held

    The attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, hit the United States in a way which had once seemed unimaginable. To honor those that were lost, a morning service will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the September 11 memorial in the Oak Grove.

  • Disney discusses optional program; great opportunity for students

    For the past several years, Disney has offered a college internship to students during the spring and summer semesters. As there are a number of internships available with Disney, the program has been continually recruiting students to spend the semester working at the Disney parks.

  • IUP homecoming court preparations underway

    Students wishing to represent their academic colleges in the Homecoming Crimson Court have until Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 4 p.m., to submit their applications to 303 Pratt Hall. Applications are available at the HUB front desk, 303 Pratt Hall, and  the IUP Homecoming website.

  • Tuberculosis clinic made accessible to students

    Tuberculosis (TB), the infectious disease that attacks the lungs, can easily be passed from person-to-person through the air. Infections are easily spread, and an individual may be carrying the TB germs and never know. On Wednesday, the Health and Wellness Center conducted the first of typically six TB clinics to be held over the school year.

  • Sufficient securities within jobs on and off-campus

    Are you new to campus? Are you looking to earn some extra cash during this year at IUP?   Well there are plenty of job opportunities on and off campus. A great place to find local jobs is the IUP student employment center section of the IUP website.


IUP SGA welcomes new students

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

  Welcoming several new students into their ranks, the IUP Student Government Association (SGA) met for the second time Wednesday night. After swearing in a pair of previously elected members, SGA president Taylor Billman addressed the issue of future meeting dates for the SGA as well as the need to establish a schedule of meeting times. Full story

  • IUP opens for the 2012-2013 school year

      The best days of IUP lie in the future, not in the past. These were the words of IUP President Michael Driscoll on Friday, Aug. 24 during the official opening of the 2012-2013 academic year held at the Fisher Auditorium. Hosted by Gerald Intermann, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, staff and faculty of IUP as well as faculty from IUP at Punxsutawney and Northpointe were treated to stories and words of encouragement by several faculty members.

  • Convocation welcomes freshmen

        The message was clear to IUP’s incoming freshman class: IUP is what you make of it. The IUP Class of 2016, the newest students on campus, was officially welcomed last Sunday at Fisher Auditorium. With a full house of incoming students, members of the IUP leadership team, the academic deans and various university professors were in attendance to show support to their new class and listen to the remarks by several different speakers.

  • Can you cut the communication connection?

        Can you survive a day without using the Internet? On Sunday, the Reconnect Project challenges you to try. Turn off your phone and turn off your laptop – according to social media news site Mashable.com, the Reconnect Project’s mission is to “see what people can do creatively when they disconnect from the world wide web and create original content.

  • Move in day

    IUP faculty assist with move-in; day was a success

        Move-In Day can be a stressful affair for a new or even a returning student.  High temperatures and limited help can make a simple move seem like an all-day affair. Thanks to some dedicated IUP faculty, some students hopefully found their moving experience to be a bit smoother.

  • Cutting college costs with cool coupons

        There is some hope for us, penny -pinching, ramen-eating college students.  The Campus Special is a book comprised of numerous coupons distributed to IUP students, in massive quantities at the beginning of the fall semester.   The coupons included are accepted at various businesses in Indiana, allowing students the opportunity to save money and get savings on,  Indiana’s finest cuisine including pizza, sandwiches and more, and opportunities to save on luxuries such as haircuts, tattoos and fitness opportunities.

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Cyril Wecht

Forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht visits 'CSI-IUP'

Dr. Cyril Wecht, the famed forensic pathologist who has given his assistance is numerous high-profile cases throughout the decades, spoke passionately at IUP Friday, July 20. Full story

'Next to Normal' hits Waller Hall mainstage

This weekend, the Keystone Repertory Theater will present “Next to Normal,” bringing the Broadway favorite to the Waller Hall mainstage. Full story

Happy Summer Break!


Whether you're at IUP on Summer Session, or somewhere else in the world, the staff of The Penn would like to wish you a happy and safe summer.

We will be back up and running with our first issue to be distributed on August 27 to coincide with the first day of classes for the Fall 2012 semester.

As always, with tips and suggestions for news items that you would like covered, email us here.

Also, check us out on Twitter and on Facebook.

See you soon, IUP!

  • Sacred Ink

    Sacred Ink opens, provides tattoo alternatives

      Ink, whether in our pens for classes, or the cartridges housed in our printers that we use to turn in written masterpieces in is certainly all around us.   Tattoos, now more than ever are making their big appearance on college campuses worldwide.

  • 'Yummy' changes to HUB, Folger for new year

      Students can now grab some breakfast at the food truck, a burger at Folger or get their daily dose of H2O at Foster following dining changes made this summer. Additions to dining facilities include Einstein Brothers Bagels, Burger Studio, a f’real milkshake station, a hydration station and a new P.

  • Fair

    Time once again, for the fair

      Whether it’s your first time driving into Indiana during move-in week or you’re a seasoned pro, there’s one thing that never changes. Those signs. Signs that read, “Always Labor Day week,” dot the roadside and act as a constant reminder:  it’s that time of year again.

  • Madres comes to Indiana

      Madres Mexican is not a typical burrito joint. Located at 734 Philadelphia St., next to Pita Pit, Madres offers Mexican cuisine boasting larger-than-life burritos and a variety of toppings. There is also an open dining area to sit and enjoy the meal.

  • History of IUP revealed

    Most seem to focus on what is new and up-to-date at a college, but to some the past is even more important. “It’s our roots,” Harrison Wick, Special Collections librarian and university archivist, said.  “Students should know it’s special to know the wonderful history and heritage of IUP.

  • Library

    Library updates and upgrades

      Most students know the discomfort of spending long hours in the library: the study groups, the cramming, arriving early in the morning when the library first opens only leaving when it finally closes.Thanks to some upgrades in IUP’s own Stapleton Library, hopefully, those long hours will be a little more comfortable.

  • Driscoll

    Driscoll begins his new position as president of IUP

      Dr. Michael Driscoll leans casually in the corner of his secretary’s office talking comfortably to the people seated in what appears to be a break room. Noticing company, he turns and introduces himself as “Mike,” speaking as he would to a friend.   Driscoll, the casual speaker, is the new president of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania following a unanimous decision by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors on Jan.

  • Welcome Weekend

    Welcome Weekend successful

      “Welcome Weekend” kicked off the new year for incoming freshman and transfer students Friday through Sunday. New students had the opportunity to meet other students and faculty in a fun social setting at different events throughout the weekend. The IUP Welcome Weekend website says that “the events will help you begin to feel at home at IUP.

  • Inconvenience for Improvement

      Safety fences appear almost overnight, blocking areas from pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and as unpleasent as they may be, they are necessary for the upkeep, growth and improvement of the IUP campus. Returning students and faculty may notices some changes around campus as well as the ongoing changes that are still underway.

  • New humanities building title

      Although the progress on a new building to be constructed for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is not yet visible on campus, the plan is very much on schedule for an opening date of fall 2014.  The new building will be placed on the lawn between Clark and Sutton Hall.

Photo of the Day

Cyril Wecht

Forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht visits 'CSI-IUP'

Dr. Cyril Wecht, the famed forensic pathologist who has given his assistance is numerous high-profile cases throughout the decades, spoke passionately at IUP Friday, July 20. Full story

'Next to Normal' hits Waller Hall mainstage

This weekend, the Keystone Repertory Theater will present “Next to Normal,” bringing the Broadway favorite to the Waller Hall mainstage. Full story

Happy Summer Break!


Whether you're at IUP on Summer Session, or somewhere else in the world, the staff of The Penn would like to wish you a happy and safe summer.

We will be back up and running with our first issue to be distributed on August 27 to coincide with the first day of classes for the Fall 2012 semester.

As always, with tips and suggestions for news items that you would like covered, email us here.

Also, check us out on Twitter and on Facebook.

See you soon, IUP!

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