Mansfield

MANSFIELD, PA—Author Michael Capuzzo and forensic psychologist and criminal profiler Richard Walter are the 2010-11 Distinguished Visiting Lecturers in Criminal Justice at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. They will speak on Monday, September 13, 7 p.m. in Straughn Hall. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Kevin Roberts, “The Food Dude,” will speak at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania’s Straughn Hall on Thursday, September 9 at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Roberts’ presentation will focus on the tricks to eating healthy, easy cooking and surviving college on a budget. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— The Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania will present "Animal, Vegetable, Mansfield," a panel discussion on the Mansfield Growers Market Thursday, September 2, at 7p.m. in Straughn Hall. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Area singers are invited to join the Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Festival Chorus for the 2010-11season. The Chorus, directed by Peggy Dettwiler, will meet on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in Steadman Theatre beginning Tuesday, August 31.
All in the campus and surrounding communities from 10th grade to senior citizens are welcome. more»

MANSFIELD, PA—Peggy Dettwiler, professor of Music and director of Choral Activities at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, was honored with the 2010 Elaine Brown Award for Choral Excellence at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) of Pennsylvania annual summer conference in State College on August 2.
The award is presented “to an individual for outstanding lifelong work in the choral more»

MANSFIELD, PA— The Tamara Soderberg Endowed Scholarship Fund has been established at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in the memory of the long serving and popular member of the MU admissions team who passed away last year.
The endowed fund will be used to provide scholarship assistance for international and non-traditional students. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— The Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees held its election of officers at its regular bi-monthly meeting on July 28.
Ralph Meyer was re-elected chair, Robert Strohecker, vice-chair, and Richard Cashman, secretary. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Mansfield University has been awarded a grant of nearly $1 million from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). more»

 MANSFIELD, PA—More than 350 alumni, family and friends returned to Mansfield University for Alumni Weekend 2010, on June 11-12.
The Class of 1960, celebrating its 50th anniversary, was this year’s honored guests for alumni weekend. Forty one members of the class returned to MU and were recognized, along with retired faculty, administrators and staff, at a luncheon on Saturday. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Kenneth Sarch, professor of Music and conductor of the Mansfield University String Chamber Orchestra, has been offered a contract from Masters Music Publications to publish his Music for Chaplin’s Film The Rink.
The music along with a practice and performance DVD of Charlie Chaplin’s silent film will be released sometime later this year. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— The new look Mansfield University Athletics website has been launched. more»

MANSFIELD, PA-- The WSKG Art in Motion Tour will make a stop at the Mansfield University Gallery on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23.
All 50 of the pieces selected in the 2010 Art in Motion competition will be on display and available for purchase.
The Gallery will be open on both days from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Four hundred and sixteen students received degrees at Mansfield University’s 145th Commencement on Saturday, May 8 at Decker Gymnasium.
Before presenting the graduates with their diplomas, MU President Maravene Loeschke took note of the fact that the class of 2010 was the incoming freshman class when she became president in 2006. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Human patient simulators--life-sized mannequins that cough, breath, have a pulse and can even talk--are one of the new uses of technology that are helping Mansfield University Nursing faculty better prepare students to treat their human patients.
Put into use this year at the MU campus at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre and on the main campus, the mannequins allow instructors to sim more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Steve McCloskey, director of Athletic Operations and Sports Information at Mansfield University, has been named the 2010 Bob Kenworthy Good Person Award winner by the Eastern College Athletic Conference-Sports Information Directors Association (ECAC-SIDA).
The Kenworthy Award is given to an exceptional person who, through their actions, shows a tremendous level of respect for the pr more»

MANSFIELD, PA— The 31st annual Mansfield University Service Recognition Program was held on Tuesday, April 27.
Employees who have served MU for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years were honored. Faculty were recognized by academic year. People who have retired or will be retiring through summer 2010 were also recognized. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Mansfield University celebrated “Take Your Child to Work Day” on Thursday, April 22 with a variety of activities and events.
More than 65 children and grandchildren of MU employees enjoyed a full day on campus, learning about nutrition, first aid, art, bee keeping, yoga, sotrytelling and other topics from Mansfield faculty, staff and students. more»

MANSFIELD, PA—Twenty Mansfield University faculty and staff were honored as 2009-10 outstanding senior mentors at a reception on Friday, April 16.
They were recognized by MU’s 2000-10 outstanding senior nominees for being a positive influence on them with and have mentored them as a student and future professional.
Each faculty and staff member received a plaque and a copy of the nominating letter more»

MANSFIELD, PA— John Ulrich was presented with the North Hall Library Torch Award in a special ceremony in North Hall Library at Mansfield University on Thursday, April 15. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Stuart Weiss, president and owner of Studio City and a 1980 Mansfield graduate, will be the speaker at Mansfield University's 145th Commencement on Saturday, May 8 at 11 a.m. at Karl Van Norman Field.
“Stu Weiss is a pioneer and leader in his field,” MU President Maravene Loeschke said in making the announcement. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Mansfield University’s annual Student Affairs Outstanding Student Awards Banquet was held in North Manser Dining Hall on Monday, April 5.
The celebration honors students for their service and achievements and recognizes the time and effort put forth by the various advisors to the many student organizations on campus. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— Alina Fernandez, the estranged and exiled daughter of Fidel Castro, will speak at Mansfield University’s Straughn Hall on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. Her lecture is free and open to the public. Fernandez’ originally scheduled appearance on March 30 had to be postponed.
In her illuminating talk, Fernandez shares her first-person, intimate account of growing up in Cuba. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— The Mansfield Auxiliary Corporation (MAC), in cooperation with Mansfield University, has announced plans for the construction of a new residence hall on campus.
MAC is a 501(c)3 limited liability corporation comprised of Mansfield area business leaders and ex-officio members of the MU administration. more»

MANSFIELD, PA— “Ethics and Leadership” will be the topic of a Mansfield University Leadership Lecture Series presentation by John and Christine Cavanaugh on Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m. in Allen Hall Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
John Cavanaugh was named chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) on July 1, 2008. more»

MANSFIELD, PA- “Wooden Emotions: A contrast in Unity through Life and Work,” a collection of works by Michelle and William Schlegel, is on display at the Mansfield University Gallery. The exhibit will run through May 4.
Born in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, William Schlegel took to art and illustration at a very young age. more»