The future of business is coming to Schwab Hall
Matt Fraley, Contributing Writer
February 25, 2016
Filed under Academics, Showcase
The modernization of Schwab Hall has begun. It will become the home for the School of Business, providing a contemporary learning environment for its students. In its current state, the building is just over 50 percent finished. The project is still expected to be finished for classes this coming fal...
Students’ Photography on Display for SFU Community
Emma Catalano, Contributing Writer
February 25, 2016
Filed under Academics, Showcase, The Arts
Three SFU students’ photography efforts were recognized on Feb. 18 as part of the “3 Women, 3 Visions” exhibition in the lower level of the library. The three students who contributed to the art exhibit are Stephanie Connell, Sydney Shearer and Grace Smith. They each presented around 20 photographs. The...
Carlson Writing Contest Now Accepting Entries
Emma Catalano, Contributing writer
February 17, 2016
Filed under Academics
The Gunard Berry Carlson Writing Contest, which is currently accepting submissions, has been a Saint Francis fixture for more than 40 years. The Travaligni family established the contest to honor the memory of Gunard Berry Carlson, who died at the age of 15. Barbara Travaligni was the sister of Carlson. The...
Remillard Appointed Faculty Athletics Representative
Jordan Gorsuch, Contributing Writer
February 11, 2016
Religious Studies associate professor Art Remillard was recently appointed to serve as the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) by SFU president Rev. Malachi Van Tassel, T.O.R. Remillard will look to facilitate the work of the University’s Athletics Advisory Board (AAB), while also serving as...
Communications Department Honors Video Challenge Winners
Matt Crawford, Contributing writer
February 1, 2016
The winners of SFU’s Department of Communications’ annual video contest were recognized on Jan. 19. Plaques, cash prizes and scholarship opportunities were presented to the winning high school students. The prize for first place was awarded to Windber High School students Eric Blasic,...
Free Health Clinic in Region Proposed by SFU Students
Kayla Rice, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2016
Filed under Academics
The Johnstown Free Medical Clinic will potentially be branching out to the Northern Cambria community. SFU public health students have proposed opening a clinic at this location. Students of courses taught by Mrs. Allison Messina and Dr. Trina Thompson collaborated on the project...
SFU Students Use Dogs for Behavior and Learning Classes
Dominick Palguta, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2016
Filed under Academics, Showcase
Fostering dogs while attending college classes may sound like a challenging proposition, but students admitted into this semester’s Canine Learning course received their dogs at the Boiler House on Jan. 22. The course is being taught by Assistant Professor of Psychology Schlomit Flaisher-Grinberg. Central...
