Jan. 12 was more than a bad day for Haitians. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck, and life as they know it was changed forever. The earthquake in Haiti has all but destroyed nearly one million lives, and counting. With a death toll exceeding 150,000, a total of 193,000 wounded, and 609,000 people left homeless, the amount of aid needed continues to grow.
The Diversity Council, now called the Council on Institutional Equity (COIE), met in the International Suite on Jan. 19 to discuss diversity and community. Dr. Rex Crawley, assistant dean of the school of communication and information systems and department head of communications, hosted the meeting and introduced his concern for diversity.
The earthquake aftermath has left many people in Haiti homeless, wounded, and dead. This disaster has affected a large amount of people reaching far and wide. Robert Morris University and its students are no exception. "Three RMU students and one of our alumni have lost friends and family members in the earthquake," explained the President of Robert Morris University, Dr.
In a time of economic hardships and layoffs, the notion of high paying internships, job security and a high labor demand may seem like a fictional scenario, but the trend in computer and information systems presents a similar scenario that opens up a vast field of opportunity to students.
Since the last meeting concerning the timbering plans for RMU, a "task force" has been created to oversee this project and to follow through with any plans that will be put into action in the future. The university woodlot's timbering plans have been put to a stand still.
Robert Morris University food services started going green last year. Over this past year, students and faculty have been gradually introduced to environmentally friendly changes at The Food Court and Romo's Café. The most noticeable change, primarily to those who dine at the Food Court, was the elimination of Styrofoam take-out containers.
Robert Morris University's Facilities and Operations Departments have been hard at work with snow removal on campus thus far. January has been particularly difficult to manage, large in part because of the regularity of the snow, according to Facilities Manager Richard Showrank.
The American Marketing Association at Robert Morris has been awarded a $200 American Marketing Association Foundation (AMAF) Collegiate Chapter Community Service Grant for their 'Focus on Renewal' (F.O.R.) project. "The American Marketing Association Foundation (AMAF) is pleased to provide support to the American Marketing Association at Robert Morris University for Focus on Renewal.
The Robert Morris University Colonial Theatre cast of "Rent" gave a successful performance at the American College Theater Festival on Saturday Jan. 16. The university's theater crew was selected to participate in the American College Festival, held from Jan.
In honor of Black History Month, Robert Morris University will be hosting a plethora of events and activities on campus throughout the month of February, including a lecture from Pittsburgh's own, Bill Strickland, and other projects revolving around the theme of "Black Empowerment" that are still being composed.
Robert Morris University students enrolled in the Israel: History/Politics/Society course, POLS 4040, will travel to Israel from June 15-27 as part of a unique and inspiring study abroad opportunity. "We ran the class and trip last year. Seven students went, and they loved it.
Student Life Assistant Directors Paul Spradley and John Locke worked together to plan this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day events on campus, continuing annual tradition. For the past few years, Locke has been known to provide an installation art, which is a piece of art placed temporarily in an environment to create an impact.
RMU is currently looking for volunteers to travel to Dungannon, Va. during Spring Break, March 7 though 13, to help repair homes for low and moderate-income families in Scott County. Project HELP, as it is known, will accommodate 12 volunteers plus an advisor.
With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, everyone has something relating to the Ireland on their minds, including the International Student Services here at RMU. The opportunity to study abroad in Ireland has become more enticing and affordable than ever.
