SU’s Pope Earns $30,000 New America Fellowship

By SU Public Relations SALISBURY, MD—Dr. Alexander Pope, Salisbury University assistant professor of secondary education, believes knowledge of regional history can help humanity become better today and improve the future. Pope is one of 17 recipients of a $30,000 fellowship from New America as part of the Us@250 initiative, focused on reimagining the American narrative…

Sea Gull Century Happening this Saturday, October 14, 2023

Salisbury University has issued a traffic advisory for Saturday, October 14, as some 3,500 cyclists are expected to participate in the 35th Sea Gull Century bike ride. Heavy bicycle traffic is expected from 6-10 a.m. especially on Route 13, Milford Street and South Division Street. Cyclists will begin the ride in multiple heats from 7-9:30…

Eight from SU Earn 2023 United Nations Millennium Fellowships

By SU Public Relations SALISBURY, MD—For the fourth consecutive year, Salisbury University students have been selected for the highly competitive United Nations (UN) Millennium Fellowship. Eight SU students were among the 4,000 fellows from 268 campuses and 38 countries, selected from more than 44,000 applicants for the semester-long leadership development program. In all, fewer than…

TAKE 5

Take 5 with the Counseling Center in The Square on October 11th from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to explore mindfulness through the five senses!  Taste: Make your own trail mix or to-go s’mores pack. Touch: Relax with Zen gardens, pet friendly pups from Pets on Wheels, and make your own stress ball. Sight: Express yourself through chalking, coloring…

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test

FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) today, October 4, 2023. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 4, 2023….

Scholar Holler Nominations for September 2023

Each month, the Center for Student Achievement recognizes an outstanding undergraduate student for their academic accomplishments. If you are interested in nominating a student who has done exceptional work in September, please fill out the information below and return it to Dr. Heather Holmes at hwholmes@salisbury.edu by October 6. The Scholar Holler recipient will be recognized on…

Quanzhou’s Marionette Troupe Puppet Masters

Thursday, October 19, 7 p.m., HH (Holloway Hall) Great Hall, Quanzhou’s Marionette Troupe Puppet Masters  The Quanzhou’s Marionette Troupe is considered the most famous string puppet troupe in China. The Chinese government designated the troupe in the first group of National Intangible Cultural Heritage projects for safeguarding. They have performed in a special performance at…

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM)! Observed every October, NCSAM was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Throughout this month, the SU Offie of Information Technology will be sharing tips and tricks that you can use…

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Call for Proposals! 2023 Maryland OER SUmmit: Cultivating Agency through Open Educational Practices

Proposal Submission Deadline Extended to Monday, October 9, 2023At the core of our conference theme is the question: What happens when students and their collaborators—peers, faculty, community members, librarians, and more—drive knowledge creation? We invite proposals that contribute to this conversation and showcase innovative approaches to open educational practices that empower learners to be active…

Study Abroad / Study Away Information Nights

Study Abroad in Costa Rica

There is still time to register for a winter study abroad course or for a full semester abroad for spring 2024.  Come to the next Study Abroad / Study Away Information Night on Wednesday, October 11 at 7 pm. Join the conversation online and learn more about studying abroad and studying away.  …