December

Council of Trustees Public Meeting, December 15

The 亚色影库 community is invited to attend the public meeting of the 亚色影库 Council of Trustees on Thursday, December 15, at 5:00 p.m. in the PNC Room, Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

President Driscoll's Next Open Forum, December 9

President Driscoll鈥檚 next Open Forum to take questions from 亚色影库 faculty, staff, and students on issues of their choosing will be on Friday, December 9, 2016, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, located on the second floor of Sutton Hall.

November

Holiday Open House for Employees and Retirees, December 2

You are invited to the Holiday Open House in honor of 亚色影库 employees and retirees on聽Friday, December 2, 2016, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the聽University Museum, Sutton Hall.

President Driscoll's Next Open Forum, November 15

President Driscoll鈥檚 next Open Forum to take questions from 亚色影库 faculty, staff, and students on issues of their choosing will be on Tuesday, November 15, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, located on the second floor of Sutton Hall.

President's Mid-Semester Briefing, November 11

President Driscoll will offer a mid-semester briefing on important university matters on Friday, November 11, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, located on the second floor of Sutton Hall.

October

Announcing the President's Commission on Diversity and Inclusion

The creation of the President鈥檚 Commission on Diversity and Inclusion is a step toward achieving our vision of a diverse and welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff at 亚色影库.

President Driscoll Comments on Announcement of Tentative Agreement with Faculty Union

With the announcement of a tentative agreement with the faculty union, we can return our focus to this core mission: providing the highest quality education to our students.

President Driscoll's Next Open Forum, October 18

President Driscoll鈥檚 next Open Forum, where he will take questions from 亚色影库 faculty, staff, and students on issues of their choosing, will be on Tuesday, October 18, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Gorell Recital Hall.

Student Death: Casey Barrett

President Michael Driscoll offers condolences on the death of Casey Barrett, 21, a sophomore management major from Shavertown, on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

Applicants Sought for Student Trustee Seat, 2017-19

Applications are now being accepted for the student seat on the Council of Trustees.聽Completed applications must be returned to the President鈥檚 Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 8, 2016.

Applicants Sought for Student Trustee Seat, 2017鈥19

Applications are now being accepted for the student seat on the Council of Trustees.聽Completed applications must be returned to the President鈥檚 Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 8, 2016.

September

President Driscoll's Next Open Forum, September 21

President Driscoll鈥檚 next Open Forum, where he will take questions from 亚色影库 faculty, staff, and students on issues of their choosing, will be on Wednesday, September 21, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., in Gorell Recital Hall.

Council of Trustees Public Meeting, September 15

The 亚色影库 community is invited to attend the public meeting of the 亚色影库 Council of Trustees on Thursday, September 15, at 5:00 p.m. in the PNC Room, Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Student Death: Mason Cunningham

President Michael Driscoll offers condolences on the death of Mason Cunningham, 20, a sophomore geology major from Punxsutawney, on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

September 11 Anniversary Remembrance Program to be Held Sunday

亚色影库 will host a 15-year anniversary remembrance program September 11, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and noon to reflect on the 2001 attacks on the United States. A tent will be set up in the Oak Grove with a display honoring the three 亚色影库 alumni lost in the fall of the World Trade Center. Music will be presented by student members of the 亚色影库 Wind Ensemble between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m.

August

President's Invitation to Freshman Convocation for Class of 2020

The president invites the university community to attend Freshman Convocation on August 28, 2016.

Message from the Chancellor Regarding State System's Fact Center

As we look to begin a new academic year, Frank Brogan, chancellor of Pennsylvania鈥檚 State System of Higher Education, has a message to share with students and employees.

Opening of Academic Year, Followed by Picnic in Oak Grove

President Michael Driscoll invites faculty, students, staff, and the Indiana community to the Opening of the Academic Year 2016鈥17 on Friday, August 26, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in Fisher Auditorium.

July

Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement Established

亚色影库 will begin the fall semester with a Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement, accomplished in great part through a reorganization of several units within the Student Affairs division. The center will eventually make its home in a $2.7-million renovated space on the first floor of Elkin Hall.

May

Faculty Death: Patrick McCreary

President Michael Driscoll offers condolences on the death of Patrick McCreary, a faculty member in the Department of Theater and Dance, on Thursday, May 12, 2016.

Council of Trustees Public Meeting, May 5

The 亚色影库 community is invited to attend the public meeting of the 亚色影库 Council of Trustees on Thursday, May 5, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6/7, in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

April

President Driscoll's Next Open Forum, April 29

President Driscoll鈥檚 next Open Forum to take questions from 亚色影库 faculty, staff, and students on issues of their choosing will be on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall.

Invitation to Groundbreaking and Sutton Bench Unveiling

President Michael Driscoll invites you to attend the North Dining Groundbreaking Ceremony on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. in the Blue Room of John Sutton Hall, followed by the unveiling of the Sutton Bench and a reception.

Thank You for Participating in 亚色影库's Middle States Process

Once the team has finalized its report, a copy will be sent to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

亚色影库 Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

President Driscoll expresses his appreciation to those who have been working diligently to develop programs on inclusion, including the 亚色影库 Diversity and Inclusion Symposium on April 26, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Reminder: 亚色影库 Middle States Site Visit

The Middle States Site Team will be on campus starting Sunday, April 10 until Wednesday, April 13. Please plan on attending an open session as your schedule allows.

Budget Reset, Related Actions Will Secure Financial Future

President Michael Driscoll provides an update of the university鈥檚 budget status going into the next fiscal year and beyond.

March

亚色影库 Middle States Site Visit Schedule Announced

The schedule for our upcoming April 10鈥13 Middle States Site Team visit is now available for download from the Middle States Accreditation website. The schedule was developed by our visiting team, and it has requested various meetings with many constituents during its visit.

Reasons to Participate in the University Family Drive

Participating in the University Family Drive is another way to follow the 亚色影库 Way.聽

Fenstermacher Selected as Student Trustee

Erika Fenstermacher, a junior psychology major with a sociology minor and a concentration in gerontology at 亚色影库, has been appointed by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf as the student trustee on the 亚色影库 Council of Trustees. Her appointment was finalized on March 17, 2016. She will serve in the role of student trustee until her graduation in 2017.

亚色影库 to Honor Rupert with President's Medal of Distinction

The President鈥檚 Medal of Distinction is the highest nondegree award the university presents. It was established in 1985 to honor citizens of the state and region whose professional achievement or public service is of national significance or special significance to the university.

Council of Trustees Public Meeting, March 17

The 亚色影库 community is invited to attend the public meeting of the 亚色影库 Council of Trustees on Thursday, March 17, at 5:00 p.m. in the PNC Room, Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Message from President Driscoll: An Update on Our Work for Inclusion and Tolerance

On April 26, 亚色影库 will host the universitywide Diversity and Inclusion Symposium from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Symposium events are free and open to the community. The keynote speaker is Peggy McIntosh, anti-racism activist; associate director of the Wellesley Centers for Women; speaker, founder, and codirector of the National SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) Project on Inclusive Curriculum; and author of the 1989 essay 鈥淲hite Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.鈥澛

President Driscoll to Hold Mid-Semester Briefing on Friday

As your schedules permit, please join 亚色影库 President Mike Driscoll for a mid-semester briefing on important university topics on Friday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, second floor of Sutton Hall.

February

President Driscoll's Next Open Forum: February 29

President Michael Driscoll鈥檚 next monthly Open Forum to take questions from 亚色影库 faculty and staff members on issues of their choosing will be Monday, February 29, from聽3:00 to 4 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall.

January

President Driscoll Authors Chapter in Monograph on 'Stewards of Place'

President Michael Driscoll has authored a chapter in a monograph coordinated by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities鈥 Grants Resource Center. The monograph is titled 鈥淪tewards of Place: Implementing Regional Engagement and Economic Development Strategies.鈥 Driscoll鈥檚 chapter, 鈥淩egional Engagement: A President鈥檚 Perspective,鈥 offers advice on how to move institutions forward in leading economic, workforce, community, and social development.

President Driscoll's Next Open Forum, January 26

Open Forum to take questions from 亚色影库 faculty and staff members on issues of their choosing will be Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Gorell Recital Hall.聽

Working Together for Inclusion and Tolerance

President Driscoll outlines steps 亚色影库 will take as a community to work for inclusion and tolerance.

New Magazine Commentary Applauds Humanities and Arts

In the latest edition of 亚色影库 Magazine, President Michael Driscoll provides his view on the importance of liberal arts and humanities in education and in life.

Death of Mary Jo Lyttle

President Driscoll offers condolences on the death of Mary Jo Lyttle, director of the Office of Alumni Relations.