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Students Participate in Mission of Mercy Event in Pittsburgh

Students Participate in Mission of Mercy Event in Pittsburgh

Colette Costlow, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

Ten SFU students, three faculty members and two recent alums volunteered at the Mission of Mercy at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Oct. 27-29. The team of volunteers who participated...

New York Times Reporter Shares Advice with Students

New York Times Reporter Shares Advice with Students

Colette Costlow, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

New York Times reporter Jeanna Smialek visited campus on Nov. 10 as a guest in the Shields School of Business’ Executive-in-Residence Program. Smialek covers the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy...

CEO Club Attends Entrepreneurs Conference in Tampa

CEO Club Attends Entrepreneurs Conference in Tampa

Julia Breneman, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

Six members of the Shields School of Business’ CEO Club and SSOB Dean Randy Frye attended the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization’s 40th annual Global Conference and Pitch Competition in Tampa, Nov....

Football Players Brings Polynesian Culture to Campus

Football Players Brings Polynesian Culture to Campus

Lindsey Slebodnik, Associate Editor November 2, 2023

“Family and respect,” said Ratu (Buju) Aumua-Tuisavura, “are two of the values our Polynesian culture stands on.” Buju is a junior Communications major and defensive back on the Red Flash football...

Marketing Students, Faculty Organize AMA Chapter at SFU

Marketing Students, Faculty Organize AMA Chapter at SFU

Lindsey Slebodnik, Associate Editor November 2, 2023

Marketing students have organized a Saint Francis chapter of the American Marketing Association with the help of Assistant Professor of Marketing Kim Flanders. “The AMA allows students to network...

Saint Margaret Hall to Become Home to Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Programs

Saint Margaret Hall to Become Home to Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Programs

Grace Spozarski and SFU Marketing November 2, 2023

Saint Margaret Hall was blessed and dedicated on Oct. 20 at a gathering of community members and University leaders, faculty, staff and students. The building – named after St. Margaret of Cortona...

Mentorship Week Public Service Panel Sheds Light on Job Opportunities

Mentorship Week Public Service Panel Sheds Light on Job Opportunities

Kody Krug, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Alumni Kylie Jackson and Rob Pasci visited campus on Oct. 26 as part of Mentorship Week activities, speaking with students about their experiences at the “Careers in Public Service” panel. Jackson...

Chemistry Club Receives Awards

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor November 2, 2023

The SFU Chemistry Club received the “Outstanding Student Chapter” Award from the American Chemical Society and the “Green Chemistry” Award from the Green Chemistry Institute for the 2022-23 academic...

Students Gain Deeper Appreciation at Poverty Simulation Event

Students Gain Deeper Appreciation at Poverty Simulation Event

Colette Costlow, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Students and faculty members in the School of Health Sciences and Education took part in a Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) in the JFK Student Center on Sept. 29. During the simulation, participants...

Students Learn About Role of First Responders

Students Learn About Role of First Responders

Julia Breneman, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

The Criminal Justice Program and Residence Life Department celebrated First Responders Day on Oct. 20. The national holiday - which is actually Oct. 28, - is intended to recognize and honor the work of...

Students Turning Plastic Waste into Promise

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor November 2, 2023

When SFU junior Caleb DeBass took a sip out of a plastic bottle, little did he know that this simple act would pave the way to an initiative that would support healthcare professionals, patients and sustainability...

2023 Reaching-Every-Door Event a Success

2023 Reaching-Every-Door Event a Success

Claire Serrano, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

The University celebrated its 13th annual Reaching Every Door (RED) Day on Oct. 3. This day of service saw SFU students, faculty, staff and various campus organizations join forces to give back to the...

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