
Professor debunks five myths surrounding Black community …
Feb 9, 2021 · Many dangerous and untrue stereotypes about Black people in America persist across the country in 2021. During the Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement’s (MCSLE) Six O’Clock Series titled “Five Dangerous Myths About Black People in America,” IUP communications media professor Jeremy McCool debunked five of these dangerous myths and spoke about their origins.
SGA: Features CPDC resources, senate bill proposals
Feb 13, 2025 · The Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, featured new updates for students, including the introduction of two new senators and a wealth of career development resources from the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC). Guest of the Week Jeremy Risinger ...
Lunch and Learn: Dr. Wang Xi educates students on John Lewis's …
Feb 14, 2025 · The discussion, presented by professor Wang Xi, highlighted John Lewis and his various achievements during the Civil Rights Movement. John Lewis was involved in the Civil Rights Movement, a prominent speaker at the March on Washington, a key leader in the Selma March and a U.S. Congressman for the state of Georgia for 33 years.
Retired IUP administrator donates funds for student success ...
Feb 7, 2025 · Michele Norwood, founder and former director of IUP’s University College, has donated $30,000 to IUP to further the student success initiative. Norwood’s career was dedicated to helping students succeed, and the significant donation furthers said impact. The student success initiative was ...
How to make the most of Winter Break | Culture | thepenn.org
Dec 11, 2024 · While there are always wellness options during the semester, what better time is there to practice personal wellness than over a long break? As we come up on winter break there are a number of different ways to make the most of it …
Lunch and Learn: Diversity Peer Educators spread awareness …
Feb 8, 2025 · On Wednesday, Feb. 5, IUP’s student life hosted a Lunch and Learn event titled “Diversity Peer Educators Honor Black History Month” during common hour. Walking into this event all students swiped their I-card after that, there were a lot of different things for students to pick, from a tray of ...
Funding freeze sparks concern, but student aid remains unaffected
Feb 12, 2025 · On Jan. 27, the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued Memo M-25-13, directing federal agencies to pause the disbursement of certain federal funds while they assessed whether the programs aligned with the new administration’s priorities. This decision sparked widespread concern ...
Six O’Clock Series: Reflections of a King honors legacy, inspires ...
Jan 28, 2025 · The Six O’Clock Series made a powerful return for the spring semester, featuring an inspiring event titled ‘Reflections of a King’ that celebrated the lasting impact and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The discussion featured heartfelt reflections of IUP students and local community members ...
Boycotts, and why they don’t work | Opinion | thepenn.org
Apr 3, 2024 · However, in the modern day, these types of things not only fail to work, but they fail to make any practical sense. If you’ve been on social media in the past few months, odds are you have seen an infographic shared that showed a list of various companies and products to “boycott” because of their support of Israel in light of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
National Voter Registration Day kicks off election countdown
Sep 17, 2024 · Students must complete the online Pennsylvania voter registration application by Oct. 21 to be eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election.. The PA voter registration page shares key information for both registered voters and prospective voters.. IUP students who live in an on-campus residence have the option to register to vote at …