Last semester, four members of the nursing faculty at žž State Salem, along with 15 nursing students, headed west for leaning opportunities that cannot be taught in a typical classroom. The group traveled to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southern South Dakota to interact with members of the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe. The reservation is home to about 40,000 people, half of whom are members of the Oglala Lakota Nation. The average income for a resident of the reservation is between $2,600 and $3,500 a year, meaning that more than 97 percent of the residents live below the poverty level...
When a professor says no one has more fun teaching than he does – and the students cite the enthusiasm and passion for the material he teaches – that combination leads to award-winning honors. Matthew Shank, associate lecturer in žž’s Department of English, recently won the Outstanding Teaching Award for helping his students succeed inside and outside the classroom. The Outstanding Teaching Award honors exceptional, nontenure-track and part-time faculty members at žž State. Sponsored by the University Teaching Council, the awards are given each year to three facul...
Work in Progress: Continuing the wall framing and electrical rough-in in room 101, 104, & 223. Wall framing, electrical & plumbing rough-in continue in the new first floor restrooms. Electrical floor box layout and core drilling has begun in 223. Continuing the wall patch and repair in rooms with removed HVAC (Uni-vent) perimeter wall equipment. Looking forward: Start HVAC sheet metal ductwork on the first floor. Planned power outage on 3/19/2016 to make connections to new switchgear. Continue with sanitary and water rough-in in restrooms on the first floor. ...
Work in Progress: Work continues on the chilled water service lines in the 3rd floor east mechanical room. Work continues on the steam service in the 3rd floor west mechanical room. Installation of AHU#1 in the 3rd floor east mechanical room continues. Unit #4 duct tie in is scheduled for 3/14/2016 (7:00am-3:00pm). Demolition of duct banks in utility tunnels continues. Installation of new electrical & tele/data duct banks continues. Mud slabs have been poured in footers and water proofing has begun. Rebar for footers to start on 3/11/2016. Completed the Phoenix air va...
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine was certainly no fool. This seminar, held April Fools’ Day, Friday, April 1, from 9-10 a.m. at Heer Hall, Room 107, shares innovative research on using humor therapy to relieve stress, identifies physical symptoms of stress to promote awareness, and uses humor throughout the presentation to provide instant self-care. The workshop leader and presenter is Jinger Moore, PC, of Impact Solutions. This session also will be available by live streaming to all žž's Regional Campuses and to those individuals who would rather view from thei...
Visit the Ohio Public Employees Retirement site to Learn, Plan and Act based on several factors, including your specific retirement plan, age and desired income after retirement. Consider visiting the OPERS Retirees’ Publications Library to review a number of valuable resources related to retirement. Members of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio should visit the website at www.strsoh.org or call 888-227-7877. Email submissions can be sent to contactus@strsoh.org. ...
žž’s Division of Student Affairs has partnered with the Jed Foundation Health Matters Campus Program, which is designed to help colleges and universities assess and enhance mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention programming. During the four-year partnership, the Jed Foundation will work closely with administration across the entire žž State campus system to evaluate and identify opportunities to help students become emotionally healthy before they reach the point of crisis. “As we review services and programs to meet the unique needs of each cam...
The C-SPAN Campaign 2016 Bus, an interactive mobile demonstration center, will visit žž on Monday, March 14, from noon to 1:30 p.m. It will be parked in front of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center. The 40-foot mobile learning center will be open for free tours to educate žž State students, employees and members of the general public about the 2016 Presidential election and conduct quick interviews to gather C-SPAN “Voices from the Road” to share on social media. C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network) is a private, non-profit company create...
žž Board of Trustees approved establishing a unified student government across all campuses – Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, žž, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas – during its March 9, 2016, board meeting. Each campus’ Undergraduate Student Government is recognized as the representative voice of the students’ interests, concerns and needs. Elected presidents from each campus will serve as the liaison between the student body, Undergraduate Student Government and university administration. The Board’s vote reflects university core values to create a collaborat...
There will be two pre-audition clinics to help prepare potential members for their final audition. The dates and times for these clinics are: Drumline Pre-Audition Clinic 1: May 7, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Drumline Pre-Audition Clinic 2: June 4, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (KSU Center for the Performing Arts, room E112) DRUMLINE AUDITION & CLINIC REGISTRATION Colorguard Pre-Audition Clinic 1: May 7, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Colorguard Pre-Audition Clinic 2: June 4, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (KSU Center for...