Shawnee State University has basketball camp for Vern Riffe School; Shawnee State University Athletic Director Jeff Hamilton, center, explains the rules to the SSU Men’s Basketball team and students from the Vern Riffe School at a Basketball Camp on Thursday, Dec. 17...more

New Students Attend Orientation at Shawnee State University; A total of 178 students attended two Spring Orientations at Shawnee State more

New Director of Tech Prep Hired at Shawnee State University; Rita Graf, of Wheelersburg, Ohio was named the new director of Tech Prep in University Outreach at Shawnee State University...more

One Plus One Mentoring Program to Begin Spring Semester; The Shawnee State University Women’s Center in collaboration with the Math Department will be piloting their new One Plus One mentoring program during Spring Semester 2010...more

Shawnee State University Development Foundation Awarded $26, 900 Grant; The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation has awarded the Shawnee State University Development Foundation $26,900 to help fund a program called “Bringing Health to You! Reducing Heart Disease and Diabetes in Rural Appalachia"...more

CIPA director visits Sri Lanka for America Education Fair; Shawnee State University’s Center for International Programs and Activities Director Rita Haider participated in “Amazing America” to introduce SSU to prospective students in Sri Lanka in November...more

Scholarship pledged in memory of Gurney Margaret Noel at Shawnee State University; Dr. James H. Butt II of Columbia, Missouri, and Stephen P. Butt of Chillicothe, Ohio, have pledged $100,000 to the Shawnee State University Development Foundation for student scholarships in memory of their cousin Gurney Margaret Noel, who was an English teacher at Portsmouth High School and Ohio University...more

Shawnee State University Student Called ‘New Spirit of Shawnee State’; Curtis Jones, a senior at Shawnee State University and former SSU soccer player who dresses up in a chicken suit at SSU games has been called the new spirit of SSU...more

Using Facebook and Social Media for business workshops scheduled; Workshops are being offered at Shawnee State University on using Facebook and Other Social Media Basics for Business...more

Shawnee State University has First Fall Commencement; Shawnee State University held its first fall commencement on Friday, Dec.11 at the Vern Rife Center for the Arts...more

International student goes above and beyond expectations; For the first time at Shawnee State University, three international flags were placed on stage during the Fall Commencement held on Friday, Dec. 11 at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts – Japanese, Taiwan and Bulgaria...more

Shawnee State University donates toys for children in the community;  Members of the Shawnee State University Community donated toys for children at the 14th Street Community Center and Stepping Stones House for Christmas...more

Students at Shawnee State University going to Morocco;  Two Shawnee State University students will be attending Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco for Spring Semester on an exchange program...more

Shawnee State University student receives prestigious Gilman Scholarship;  Shawnee State University student Jonathan Phillips, of New Boston, has received a $4,000 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education...more

Shawnee State University faculty and staff present program on trip to Rwanda;  Shannon Lawson, assistant professor of English and Humanities, and students from her special topics course, African Literature, traveled to Rwanda this summer for 10 days as part of the summer session class...more

Master of Occupational Therapy graduates present final research;  The Master of Occupational Therapy students who are graduating Friday, Dec. 11 presented final research papers on Thursday, Dec. 3 in the University Center Sodexo Ballroom...more

Christmas Dinner Served at the Bear’s Den;  Sodexo prepared a Christmas dinner buffet for the students and staff at Shawnee State University on Friday, Dec. 4 with ham, roast beef and all the trimmings...more

Shawnee State University students and staff have Christmas on 14th Street;  Santa Claus and nearly 90 Shawnee State students and staff arrived at the 14th Street Community Center where more than 100 children were waiting to play and receive Christmas gifts at the Second Annual Christmas on 14th Street event...more

Shawnee State University International Student Performs at Marshall University; Shawnee State University international student Aina Amiralina, of Kazakhstan, performed the belly dance at Marshall University’s International Day on Sunday, Nov. 15...more

Shawnee State University Nursing Students Help with Kidney Screenings; The nursing students at Shawnee State University along with Able Ambulance helped the National Kidney Foundation in the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) at the American Legion Post 23 on Court Street in Portsmouth on Tuesday, Dec. 1...more

Children’s Learning Center students decorate Christmas tree at Shawnee State University; The children at Dr. Miller and Genevieve Toombs Children’s Learning Center at Shawnee State University made Christmas decorations for the tree in the Elliott Lobby of the Administration Building on campus on Tuesday, Dec. 1...more

Groovaloo to perform at Shawnee State University; The dance team Groovaloo will be debuting Shawnee State University with hip-hop, break dancing and “jaw-dropping” displays of athleticism at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at SSU’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts...more

Shawnee State University Choirs present ‘Christmas at St. Mary’s’; The Shawnee State University Choir and Chorale and SSU Community Choir will be joining to present the annual “Christmas at St. Mary’s” concert at 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Fifth and Market streets...more

Shawnee State University Students Make Old School Crafts; In the photo, several Shawnee State University students make crafts at an event called “Old School Craft Day” held by the Resident Advisors in the University Center on Monday, Nov. 23...more

Shawnee State’s Clark Planetarium presents free; Christmas show Who were the wise men? Were there just three? Did they come from Persia, Babylon or Ethiopia? Did they follow a visible star to Jerusalem? Was Jesus born 2009 years ago?...more

Shawnee State University has Pep Rally for Volleyball Team; Shawnee State University had a Pep Rally in the new University Center lobby for the Women’s Volleyball Team on Thursday before the first NAIA national tournament on Saturday, Nov. 21...more

Shawnee State University Holds Spring Orientation; In the photo incoming freshman listen as orientation leaders discuss the important highlights of Shawnee State University at Spring Orientation on Friday, Nov. 20 in the Sodexo Ballroom in the University Center...more

Education Funds available for Veterans waiting for benefits; The Department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for Veteran students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed...more

Senior Art Show Opens at Shawnee State University’s Appleton Gallery The Annual Senior Art Show; Opened on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Shawnee State University’s Appleton Gallery in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. Kelli Dale Roth recreated her view of the woods using various materials including pottery, twigs and other assorted found materials...more

Fantastic Fall Fossil Festival Held by Shawnee State University Geology Club; Geology Club member Kevin Engle and TKE member Sean O’Day help attendees pan for gold at the Fantastic Fall Fossil Festival on Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Massie Hall basement...more

‘A Christmas Carol’ to be performed at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts; The timely classic “A Christmas Carol” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1 in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University, performed by the Nebraska Theatre Caravan from Omaha, Neb...more

Shawnee State University’s AmeriCorps/VISTA staff demonstrates making salsa; Shawnee State University’s Kelly Hatas and Sarah Lowe of AmeriCorps VISTA Ohio Campus Compact demonstrated making and canning salsa on Thursday, Dec. 19 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Portsmouth from peppers raised in “God’s Gardens"...more

Paralegal Club at Shawnee State University gives; The Paralegal Club at Shawnee State University has been donating clothing and personal items on a continuous basis to Stepping Stone House and for Thanksgiving they have decided to go out into the schools to find families in need...more

Shawnee State University students perform in ‘House of Blue Leaves’; The play is set in 1965, Queens, New York. Artie Shaughnessy, a zoo attendant played by Jerry Brown, dreams of becoming a successful songwriter while his cuckoo wife, Bananas, played by Kit Kongos, and his mistress from downstairs, Bunny, played by Andrea Gerlach, are awaiting the arrival of the pope to New York...more

Shawnee State University Nursing Students Assist City in Immunizations; Level III Associate Degree Nursing Students assisted the City Health Department and County Health Department in the administration of H1N1 Immunizations on November 18 to 770 people...more

Guest Lecturer Talks About Women’s Roles in Appalachia at Shawnee State University; Mandilyn Hart, executive director of the newly formed nonprofit organization, Center for Appalachian Philanthropy, was guest lecturer at Shawnee State University on Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Clark Memorial Library’s Flohr Lecture Hall...more

Bears prepare for Union in Opening Round of NAIA National Tournament; The Shawnee State volleyball team will face a tough competitor as the Bears host Union College in the Opening Round of the NAIA National Tournament. The Opening Round match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Frank and Janis Waller Gymnasium on the Shawnee State campus...more

Shawnee State University Nursing students give to Domestic Violence Shelter; Students in the associate degree nursing program collected hundreds of items to donate to the Domestic Violence Shelter in Portsmouth – clothes, toys and many other personal items...more

Shawnee State University Golden Bear saved from near death; On Wednesday, Oct. 21 about 7:45 a.m., Shawnee State University Golden Bear James Adkins was assisting another Golden Bear Lou Bowman onto a treadmill in the Cardio Room of the James A. Rhodes Athletic Center when he collapsed striking his head during the fall...more

Largest Summability Conference held at Shawnee State University; The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Shawnee State University hosted the largest Conference on Summability and Applications in the history of the conferences from Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov.8...more

Annual youth summer enrichment program at Shawnee State University offers unique gift certificates in time for Christmas; A summer enrichment program for students first through eighth grades has been an annual event at Shawnee State University and this year, “Kids on Campus” (formerly “Fun in the Sun”) is being planned early to offer session gift certificates for unique Christmas gifts...more

Survive the Season Workshop to Take Place at Shawnee State University; A workshop called “Survive the Season” will take place over the next few weeks at Shawnee State University...more

Shawnee State University Professor Publishes Monograph About Asperger Syndrome; Asperger’s Syndrome is a disorder that is found in many children and when these children grow up, the syndrome follows them through life...more

Shawnee State to Host Opening Round of NAIA National Tournament; The Shawnee State Volleyball team will host the opening round of the NAIA National Tournament as they play Union College (KY) on Saturday, Nov. 21...more

Shawnee State University Celebrates National Philanthropy Day and Development Foundation Scholarships; On Thursday, November 5, the Shawnee State University Development Foundation hosted “Gather on the Green,” an early evening under-the-tent cocktail mixer and barbeque feast in celebration of National Philanthropy and higher education scholarship giving...more

Veterans Recognition Day at Shawnee State University; Attendees of the Veteran’s Recognition Day at Shawnee State University observe “The Wall” on Tuesday, Nov. 10...more

Veterans Recognized at Shawnee State University; American Legion Post 363, of Lucasville, was the Honor Guard at the 17th Annual Veteran’s Recognition Ceremony at Shawnee State University on Tuesday, Nov. 10...more

Winners at Shawnee 7.0 Conference announced;  The Shawnee 7.0 Conference “Capturing Imagination” Conference was held on Friday, Oct. 30 at Shawnee State University with students from high schools and universities exhibiting gaming programs they developed and prizes were given to the top three exhibits in each category...more

Results Show Shawnee Connect Helps Shawnee State University Students;  Shawnee Connect is one of six mentoring programs at Shawnee State University. In its two years at SSU, the program has become very successful...more

Mentoring Programs Help Students in Academics at Shawnee State University; Some mentoring groups on the Shawnee State University campus are striving to help students in academics and they will do everything they can with their programs to help students through the struggles of academia...more

Fantastic Fall Fossil Festival to Take Place at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Geology Club will be hosting a free Fantastic Fall Fossil Festival on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon in the basement of Massie Hall, Room B30. The event is for all age groups and will offer the experience of learning about fossils but also about the geology of Ohio...more

Choral Department at Shawnee State University celebrates ‘Handel Year 2009’;  The Shawnee State University Choral Department joins in the worldwide celebration of “Handel Year 2009” with a performance of George Frideric Handel’s beloved masterpiece, “Messiah” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 22 in the Main Theatre of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts...more

Choral Department at Shawnee State University celebrates ‘Handel Year 2009’; The Shawnee State University Choral Department joins in the worldwide celebration of “Handel Year 2009” with a performance of George Frideric Handel’s beloved masterpiece, “Messiah” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 22 in the Main Theatre of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts...more

Scientist to speak on Biblical interpretations at Shawnee State University; Dr. David Snoke, professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh, will be visiting the Shawnee State University campus at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 in the Flohr Lecture at Clark Memorial Library...more

Women’s fraternity at Shawnee State University participates in nationwide lifesaving event; Theta Phi Alpha, a national women's social fraternity, at Shawnee State University is participating in a nationwide event, “Campus Challenge for Life,” during the month of November...more

Guest lecturer to speak at Shawnee State University about women’s roles in philanthropy; Mandilyn Hart, executive director for the newly formed nonprofit organization, Center for Appalachian Philanthropy, will be guest lecturer at Shawnee State University at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Clark Memorial Library’s Flohr Lecture Hall...more

Shawnee State University professor emeritus receives prestigious award; Dr. Hagop S. Pambookian, professor emeritus of psychology at Shawnee State University, has received the Ohio Psychological Association’s “Lifetime Achievement Award by a Psychologist” that was presented to him at a luncheon ceremony in Columbus during OPA’s 60th Anniversary Convention in October...more

Tech Job Fair offered to students at Shawnee State University; Career Services at Shawnee State University held a Technology Job Fair during the Shawnee 7.0 Conference on Friday, Oct. 30...more

Bear Care Health Fair promotes wellness at Shawnee State University; Testing from blood sugar, body fat, strength testing and blood pressure to oximetry, breathing, anemia, blood type and backpack screenings were available during the Bear Care Health Fair at Shawnee State University on Wednesday, October 28...more

Veteran’s Recognition Day planned at Shawnee State University; The 17th Annual Veterans Recognition Day is planned at Shawnee State University on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Selby Grand Lobby in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts and on the center’s east lawn...more

Shawnee State University Board Of Trustees To Meet November 13, 2009; The Shawnee State University (SSU) Board of Trustees will meet Friday, November 13 at 1:15 p.m. in the Selby Board Room located in the Clark Memorial Library on the SSU campus...more

Shawnee State University Recognizes Native American Heritage Month Native; American Heritage Month takes place throughout the month of November and Shawnee State University has planned activities to help teach students and the general public about Native Americans and their importance to our culture...more

Children from Shawnee State University’s Children’s Learning Center walked to the main campus on Thursday, Oct. 29 to “Trike or Treat"; CLC teacher Hettie Phillips leads the children in a song for Halloween, “Five Little Pumpkins,” a special treat to the staff and students at the Student Success Center in Massie Hall who also dressed up in costumes for occasion...more

Three Shawnee State University Professors Recognized for Excellence in Education in Ohio Magazine; Ohio Magazine created “Excellence in Education” for Ohio colleges and universities in 2003 to recognize outstanding educators. This year, three professors at Shawnee State University will be recognized in the December 2009 issue — Drs. Janna Gallaher, Kurt Shoemaker and Chris Kacir...more

Cancer Survivor tells her story at ‘Never too Young…Never too Old’ Luncheon; Wendi Waugh director of Cancer Services at SOMC’s Cancer Center was the featured guest speaker at the third annual “Never too Young … Never too Old” breast cancer awareness luncheon on Friday, Oct. 23 at the new Sodexo East Ballroom in the University Center...more

Shawnee State University students volunteer for Halloween Weekend; Shawnee State Park held their annual Halloween Weekend October 9-11 with the help of volunteer Shawnee State University students...more

Faculty Art Show Opens at Shawnee State University;  A Faculty Art Show opened in the Appleton Gallery at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on Thursday, Oct. 22. The show will be in the gallery through November 13 with many pieces for sale...more

Women learn to defend themselves against attackers;  Women learned to defend themselves at a Self-Defense Workshop at Shawnee State University on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the University Center Sodexo ballroom...more

A Haunted Halloween at Shawnee State University;  In the photo, students listen to Mark Mirabello, Ph.D., as he discusses the basics of witchcraft on Monday, Oct. 26 in the Baxter Lounge in the University Center at Shawnee State University...more

Safety Patrol Service now available at Shawnee State University;  Shawnee State University has trained 10 students to provide an escort service for students, faculty, staff and visitors from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday...more

Shawnee 7.0 Conference Scheduled at Shawnee State University;  For the seventh year, Shawnee State University is the site of the Shawnee 7.0 Conference scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts...more

Shawnee State University students, faculty and staff participate in Crop Walk;  Shawnee State University had the most walkers from any school at the annual Crop Walk for the hungry with 46 students walking...more

Columbus Jazz returns to Shawnee State University;  This season the Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association in partnership with Shawnee State University has scheduled the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, considered one of the world’s finest jazz orchestras, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts...more

Student Programming Board Plans Events for Shawnee State University Students;  At Shawnee State University, the Student Programming Board plans events for students and helps keep students actively involved at the university. The student-run organization is busy at Halloween with many activities planned for “Scare Week.”...more

Master of Occupational Therapy Students at Shawnee State Volunteer in the Community;  The Master of Occupational Therapy students spend time in the community volunteering on several projects...more

Technology Job and Internship Fair to Take Place at Shawnee State University;  The Office of Career Services at Shawnee State University is collaborating with the Shawnee 7.0 conference for Interactive Digital Technology to sponsor a Technology Job and Internship Fair that will take place on Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sodexo Ballroom west...more

Clark Planetarium announces fall schedule;  The Clark Planetarium public shows for fall semester will be taking place every Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 4 in the Advanced Technology Center on the Shawnee State University campus...more

Optometrist makes annual visit to Shawnee State University Children’s Learning Center;  Every October, Dr. Aaron Kallner, optometrist, visits the Children’s Learning Center at Shawnee State University to do a vision screening...more

Shawnee State University site of Conference on Summability and Applications;  The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Shawnee State University is hosting the Seventh Annual Conference on Summability and Applications in honor of Professor Billy Rhoades from Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov.8...more

SSU and Local Agencies Partner for Potential Savings on Purchases;  Shawnee State University recently hosted a Purchasing Partner Roundtable with area schools and government agencies to discuss ways to potentially save money by combining purchasing power...more

Shawnee State University’s international students ‘meet and greet’;  The Center for International Programs and Activities at Shawnee State University hosted a “Meet and Greet” in the Clark Memorial Library Alcove on Wednesday, Oct. 7 with food from many different countries represented...more

Shawnee State University hosts Seminar on Suicide Prevention;  The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation sponsored a Suicide Prevention Seminar on Friday, Oct. 9 at the University Center at Shawnee State University for faculty, coaches, first responders and student affairs staff...more

Occupational Therapy Students at Shawnee State University Work with Senior Home Inspection Program in Ross County;  Shawnee State University’s Master of Occupational Therapy students are working with the Senior Home Inspection Program (SHIP) program in Ross County to provide home safety to seniors 60 years of age and older serving 106 people since October 2007 with a waiting list of more than 30 people...more

Shawnee State University Students learn to ‘Catch a Dream’;  In the photo, Jenny Huston, Bbeca Kreierhoff and Tara Conley make dream catchers with other SSU students Monday, Oct. 21 in the Baxter Lounge in the University Center at Shawnee State University...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship Awarded to Several Students at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded several students the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to Holmes County Student at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded Jordan Barnhart the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

Shawnee State University club celebrates Hispanic Awareness Day;  The Asian Hispanic African Native American (AHANA) Club at Shawnee State University recognized Hispanic Awareness Day on Tuesday, Sept. 29, giving away gifts, beads and prizes...more

Nearly 500 area students attend College Day at Shawnee State University;  Shawnee State University hosted College Day 2009 with 45 colleges and universities and several branches of the military present at the Frank and Janis Waller Gymnasium in the James A. Rhodes Athletic Center on Wednesday, Oct. 7...more

USEC awards scholarships to Shawnee State University students;  In order to promote undergraduate degrees in the fields of engineering, science, business and math, the United States Enrichment Corporation awards the “USEC Government Services Business and Educational Partnership Scholarship” to several students at Shawnee State University...more

Shawnee State University Student Receives $500 Shopping Spree;  During the fall semester opening day activities, students were encouraged to shop downtown...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to Several Students at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded several students the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to three area students at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded three area students the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to two area students at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded two area students the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to Callie O’Neil at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded Callie O’Neil the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to Ashlee Cooper at Shawnee State University; The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded Ashlee Cooper the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to Trisha Near at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded Trisha Near the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to Shelby Perkins at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded Shelby Perkins the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to Crystal Maglott at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded Crystal Maglott the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship Awarded to Several Students at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded several students the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship at Shawnee State University awarded to Kaitlyn Howell;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded Kaitlyn Howell the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to three area students at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded three area students the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to two area students at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded two area students the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to Samantha Storts at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship to Samantha Storts of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to Courtney Esz at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded Courtney Esz the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

The Home for Aged Women Scholarship awarded to Kristen Fike at Shawnee State University;  The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded Kristen Fike the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200...more

Shawnee State University to hold its first Fall Commencement;  Shawnee State University is holding its first fall commencement on December 11 at 3 p.m. at the Vern Rife Center for the Arts...more 

Well-known author against domestic violence to appear at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts;  One of America’s leading anti-sexist male activists, author, educator and filmmaker, Jackson Katz, will be speaking at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22 as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month...more

Shawnee State University Celebrates National Denim Day;  Faculty and staff at Shawnee State University contributed $520 to benefit the Women’s Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation for cancer research and to benefit SSU’s Mobile Health Unit...more

Author visited Shawnee State University to discuss latest book on the WPA;  Nick Taylor, author of seven non-fiction books, has written the first single-volume history of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s initiative to put people to work, the Works Progress Administration, “The Enduring Legacy of the WPA: American Made – When FDR Put the Nation to Work...more

Shawnee State University Professor Presents Lecture on Folklorist from Federal Writer’s Project;  On Thursday, Sept. 24, Dr. Barbara Kunkle presented a program on Zora Neal Hurston, an African–American writer on the Federal Writer’s Project, a program under President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s to put people to work during the Great Depression...more

Clark Planetarium announces fall semester schedule;  The Clark Planetarium public shows for fall semester will be taking place every Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 4 in the Advanced Technology Center on the Shawnee State University campus...more.

Shawnee State University is offering national certification for personal fitness trainer’s course;  Shawnee State University is offering an intensive six-week Personal Fitness Trainer National Certificate Course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays from Oct. 31 to Dec. 12...more

Guest lecturer to discuss the struggle over the meaning of Islam at Shawnee State University;  Dr. Al-Azm, the Harry C. Bayne distinguished visiting professor of liberal arts in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Williams College in Williamstown, Mass...more

Shawnee State University Plans Activities for Volleyball Alumni Weekend;  Shawnee State University Volleyball Alumni Weekend has been scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10. On Friday, Shawnee State will host defending AMC Champion Walsh in a conference match-up of the AMC top competitors at 6:00 p.m...more

Southern Ohio award-winning author coming to Shawnee State University;  Born in Southern Ohio, Donald Ray Pollock is the author of a critically acclaimed collection of short stories in his new book “Knockemstiff” published by Doubleday...more

Fall Bear Run a big success at Shawnee State University;  The 15th Annual Fall Bear Run on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Shawnee State University became one of the largest Bear Runs in Shawnee State history...more

Shawnee State University Welcomes New Tech Services Librarian;  Shawnee State University welcomed a new tech services librarian, Suzanne Johnson-Varney, at Clark Memorial Library on Wednesday, Sept. 16...more

Shawnee State University alumnus schoolteacher writes Sci-Fi thriller;  Shawnee State University alumnus Brian Bays, author of his first novel, “Righteous Intent,” will be speaking at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in SSU’s Advanced Technology Center, Burke Lecture Hall, Room 134...more

Fraternity at Shawnee State University presents scholarship for books;  The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Shawnee State University had a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Sodexo Ballroom to raise money for a book scholarship for an SSU male student...more

Slave Narratives presented at Shawnee State University’s Kahl Theatre;  In the 1930s, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) launched numerous projects to bring relief to the unemployed...more

Shawnee State University Psychology Professor Receives ‘Excellence in Teaching’ Award;  Shawnee State University’s Christopher Kacir, associate professor of psychology, has received the “Excellence in Teaching” award, sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences...more

Doc Severinsen performs at Shawnee State University;  Grammy Award-winning Doc Severinsen opened the first show of the season at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on Thursday, Sept. 17...more

Shawnee State University Professor Presents Program on Graphic Novels;  In the photo, Dr. Darren Harris-Fain, English professor at Shawnee State University, presents a program on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Portsmouth Public Library as part of the “Soul of a People” project...more

Shawnee State University Presents Fifth Annual Constitution Day Lecture;  In the photo, Dr. Clifford Poirot, associate professor of Economics, Department of Social Sciences, presents the Fifth Annual Constitution Day Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 17 in the new Sodexo Ballroom at Shawnee State University...more

Battle of the Bands at Shawnee State University Nets More Than 250 Cans of Food for Food Pantry;  About 100 students and community members donated more than 250 cans of food for St. Mary’s Food Pantry at a Battle of the Bands at Shawnee State University on Thursday, Sept. 17...more

Shawnee State University Assistant Professor presents Music of WPA;  As part of the “Soul of a People” project at Shawnee State University, Michael Barnhart, assistant professor of Fine, Digital and Performing Arts Department, presented a program on the music of the Works Progress Administration from the 1930s at the Southern Ohio Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 16...more

Shawnee State University Professor Presents Lecture on Folklorist from Federal Writer’s Project;  As part of the “Soul of a People: Writing America’s Story” project at Shawnee State University, Dr. Barbara Kunkle, professor of English and American Culture, will present a public lecture on a noted writer and folklorist who worked on the Federal Writer’s Project, Zora Neal Hurston, an African-American writer...more

ServSafe Training scheduled at Shawnee State University;  State-approved food safety training awarding Food Protection Certifications will be held at Shawnee State University from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Wednesday, Sept. 30 at SSU’s Advanced Technology Center in Room 132...more

Shawnee State University Director of Nursing Receives Molina Healthcare Community Champions Award;  Mattie Burton, director of Nursing at Shawnee State University, has been honored with the Molina Healthcare Community Champions Award in a special ceremony in Columbus on Wednesday, Sept. 9. She was nominated by SSU President Rita Rice Morris...more

Shawnee State University Helps Clean Up City;  Shawnee State University students, faculty and staff worked together to help with the first County-Wide Cleanup Day in a coordinated effort, the SSU/Ohio Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA collaboration...more

My Sister’s Closet Boutique at Shawnee State University raises money for Mobile Health Unit;  For the second year, Shawnee State University faculty and staff will be donating clothes for the Mobile Health Unit that provides health screenings and health education throughout the community...more

Shawnee State University Releases President’s List for Summer Semester 2009;  Dave Todt, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at Shawnee State University, has released the President's List for the Summer Semester 2009...more

Shawnee State University Releases Dean’s List for Summer Semester; 2009 Dave Todt, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at Shawnee State University, has released the Dean's List for the Summer Semester 2009...more

Shawnee State University Women’s Center donates to Stepping Stone House;  The Women’s Center at Shawnee State University collected 100 items of cleaning supplies and $234 to donate to Stepping Stone House, a residential treatment program for chemically dependent adult women and women with children...more

 Famous Author on WPA to visit Shawnee State University;  Nick Taylor, author of seven non-fiction books, has written the first single-volume history of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s initiative to put people to work, the Works Progress Administration, “The Enduring Legacy of the WPA: American Made – When FDR Put the Nation to Work.”...more

Shawnee State University Students Travel to Spain for Exchange Program;  Three Shawnee State University students are in Spain for fall semester at its sister university, the Universitat Jaume I in Castelló, Spain. It is located on the east coast of Spain...more

Vietnam Veterans Award Scholarship to Shawnee State University Freshman;  The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1006, in South Shore, Ky., recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Shawnee State University freshman Katie Meenach, of Greenup, Ky...more

Board of Trustees Approves 3.5% Tuition Increase for Spring 2010 Semester; During its meeting Friday, September 11, the Shawnee State University Board of Trustees approved a 2010 fiscal year budget for the University, which includes a 3.5 percent increase in tuition beginning spring semester...more

Shawnee State University Women’s Center Welcomes Students; The Women’s Center at Shawnee State University welcomed students with a “Welcome Back to Campus” party on campus in front of the bookstore to kick off the new academic year with free food and Karaoke...more

Shawnee State University Women’s Center collects cleaning supplies for Stepping Stones; The Women’s Center at Shawnee State University is organizing a drive for the Stepping Stones House, a local agency for women for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and drug addictions...more

Shawnee State University Students ‘Give Back’ to the Community; More than 500 Shawnee State University students volunteered in Portsmouth on Monday, Aug. 17 working at 30 different organizations and service projects...more

Students Play Outdoor Games as part of Welcome Week at Shawnee State University; As part of Welcome Week at Shawnee State University, students played outdoor games throughout campus on Sunday, Aug. 16...more

New Students Check In at Shawnee State University; New students check in at Shawnee State University on move-in day, Saturday, Aug. 15, to pick up welcome packets with apartment keys, parking permits, mailbox numbers, maps and information for setting up computers...more

Shawnee State University provides food safety certification classes; For the past four years, Shawnee State University has provided state-approved food safety training awarding Food Protection Certifications...more

Film Crew on Campus at Shawnee State University; In conjunction with the new “Stand Out” campaign at Shawnee State University, a new commercial was made on campus with some of the model students who are featured in the banners and new view book...more

Shawnee State University Remembers 9/11; As a remembrance to all those who lost their lives on Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Student Programming Board at Shawnee State University hosted several events during the week...more

Shawnee State University students travel to Rwanda;  Shannon Lawson, assistant professor of English and Humanities, and students from her special topics course, African Literature, traveled to Rwanda this summer for 10 days as part of the summer session class...more

Shawnee State University student teachers take time off to explore China;  Three Shawnee State University Teacher Education students are teaching in China fall semester in the city of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province...more

Shawnee State University Student Named Noyce Scholar: Receives Distinguished Scholarship valued at $20,000;  The emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in rural Ohio is getting a special boost from a scholarship program aimed at encouraging new teachers to pursue math and science education in Appalachia...more

Shawnee State University Art Instructor in Museum Show;  On Sept. 1 at the Southern Ohio Museum opening of “Let Them Make Cake,” Todd Reynolds, member of the art faculty at Shawnee State University, has entered several of his watercolor paintings reflecting the show’s theme...more

New Employee Orientation recognizes 35 new employees at Shawnee State University;  New employees at Shawnee State University were welcomed at a new employee orientation and luncheon on Monday, Aug. 17, at SSU’s Vern Riffe Center for the Art...more

Shawnee State University Art Professor wins Gold;  When Lane Raiser, art professor at Shawnee State University, enters a competition, he wins. His latest victory was a gold medal and $1,000 from the Ohio Watercolor Society’s 32nd Annual Juried Exhibition with his watercolor, “Seed Faith.”...more

Cheerleaders and dance team take the stage to welcome record number of students at Shawnee State University;  The cheerleaders and dance team took the stage at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Aug. 18, as part of the program to welcome the students to Shawnee State University...more

Bears, Bears Everywhere at Shawnee State University;  Walk across campus and into the University Center at Shawnee State University and the new logo is everywhere, on the sidewalks, walls and floor of the UC to celebrate the new Shawnee Bear...more

Adjunct Academy goes online at Shawnee State University;  Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio, has added more resources for adjunct faculty who are unfamiliar with the university by incorporating an online Adjunct Academy into the orientation process...more

Shawnee State University financial officer coordinates higher education workshop; Joanne Charles, associate vice president of Finance and Administration at Shawnee State University, coordinated a Higher Education Accounting Workshop at Chicago O’Hare Marriott for the Central Association of College and University Business Officers in May...more

Part Time Job Fair a Big Hit at Shawnee State University; More than 825 students attended the Part Time Job Fair at Shawnee State University on Tuesday, Aug. 18...more

Ten New International Students in Fall Semester at Shawnee State University; Ten new international students began classes fall semester at Shawnee State University...more

Shawnee State University Women’s Center collects cleaning supplies for Stepping Stones; The Women’s Center at Shawnee State University is organizing a drive for the Stepping Stones House, a local agency for women for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and drug addictions. The center will be accepting donations of cleaning products for the house...more

Suicide Prevention Coalition forms in Scioto County ;  Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. With a grant received earlier this year, the Scioto County Suicide Prevention Coalition in conjunction with the ADAMHS Board has formed to raise awareness and to educate the public regarding depression and suicide prevention...more

Shawnee State University professor publishes third poetry book;  Award-winning poet, Neil Carpathios, an English professor and coordinator of creative writing at Shawnee State University, has completed his third full-length poetry collection... more

Contract Signed Between Shawnee State University and Shawnee Education Association; The Executive Committee of the Shawnee State University Board of Trustees approved a new contract with the Shawnee Education Association (SEA), which represents the faculty of Shawnee State University, during a meeting held Tuesday, August 25...more

. Several Heroes named at annual event from Shawnee State University;  On Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the Eleventh Annual Ohio River Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross Local Heroes breakfast, several people connected to Shawnee State University were named including two Fundraising Heroes, one Military Hero and two CPR/First Aid heroes...more.

Contract Signed Between Shawnee State University and Shawnee Education Association;  The Executive Committee of the Shawnee State University Board of Trustees approved a new contract with the Shawnee Education Association (SEA), which represents the faculty of Shawnee State University, during a meeting held Tuesday, August 25. The vote will be affirmed by the full Board of Trustees during its September meeting...more

Another Record Breaking Year for Enrollment at Shawnee State University ;  Each year, Shawnee State University enrollment has increased significantly and this year is no exception. More than 4,200 students, including a growing number of graduate students started the new fall semester. SSU now offers Master of Education and Master of Occupational Therapy programs...more

Shawnee State University’s Clark Memorial Library receives ‘Soul of a People’ grant;  When Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office as president of the United States in 1933, the country was in the middle of the Great Depression...more

Shawnee State University professor presents research and goes on “once in a lifetime” trip in Canada;  Paleontology, the study of prehistoric life, is stimulating to Jeffrey Bauer, PH.D., geology professor in the Department of Natural Sciences at Shawnee State University...more

Bears welcome in ‘Explore Our Stores’ campaign at Shawnee State University; Life at Shawnee State University extends beyond the campus and into the community, particularly the downtown area where shops, restaurants, banks and local entertainment are located...more

New counselor at Shawnee State University to work with drug and alcohol issues;  Alan Siebel, a new counselor at Shawnee State University’s Office of Counseling and Psychological Services, will be working mainly with alcohol and drug issues...more

Shawnee State University Teacher Education Students to Teach in China this fall;  Three Shawnee State University Teacher Education students, Amy Armes, Jenny Remington and Kristin Wilson, will be teaching in China Fall Semester at three different schools...more

New season of entertainment scheduled at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts;  The Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association in conjunction with Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts announces the lineup of entertainment for the 2009-10 season...more

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