Author: NATALIE OSTERMANN

Nearly 400 students and faculty participated in an event hosted by the Chabad club called #PittsburghStrong in front of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center on Oct. 30.

The University celebrated the life of Eugene “Gene” Simko, Ph.D., in the Great Hall of Wilson Hall on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Simko passed away on June 12, 2018.

Paul D. Miller, also known as DJ Spooky, performed on Tuesday Oct. 2nd in Pollak Theatre. Miller came to the University to showcase his work on bringing music and climate change together in a contemporary approach to promoting awareness of global warming.

The University hired 33 faculty members for the current 2018-2019 academic year. Of the 33 faculty, 19 were new to the University whereas 14 were retuning faculty taking on new roles.

The University’s chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS), the International Business Honor Society, has been recognized as a highest honors chapter this month by its national organization.

Uber Whistleblower Talks About Workplace Sexual Harassment

Software engineer and former Uber employee Susan Fowler came to the University on April 11 to share her story on overcoming sexual harassment and to show students how they can protect themselves upon entering the workforce.

Graduate students from the Educational Counseling and Leadership program at Monmouth University held an Anti-Racism rally on April 4 to bring awareness to campus about the need for tolerance.

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), more than 90 percent of people in Western cultures marry by age 50; however, between 40 and 50 percent of those married couples will divorce.

Revised Program Allows for More Student Teaching Experience