On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers arrived in Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and all slaves were then freed, marking the end of one of the most oppressive eras in American history. This Juneteenth, let us come together as…
For those who are members of the Employees’ Pension System: We have fantastic news to share with you! Starting July 1, 2023, the state has reinstated the highly popular match program, providing an opportunity for even greater retirement savings. If you are a member of the Maryland State Employee’s Pension System, you can take advantage of…
Salisbury University hosted the national conference MACLAS (Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies) for the first time on March 10 and 11. About 50 scholars and students from around the country presented their research (including SU faculty and students from the departments of Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies, History, and Political Science). Significant debates…
Dear Campus Community, Beginning Wednesday 5/31/23 through August, the Wayne Street Parking Garage will close Monday – Friday at 7pm and reopen the next weekday at 6:30am. The Parking Garage will also be closed all day on Saturdays and Sundays. If there is a pre-scheduled event during the summer that needs the use of the Parking…
SALISBURY, MD—In the nearly 40 years Dr. Diane Davis spent at Salisbury University, she was a driving force for countless students to achieve success. When she retired last year as director of SU’s Medical Lab Science Program, she may not have realized what a strong legacy she would leave. She was surprised when she was…
SALISBURY, MD—From feeding families in need to helping animals find good homes and more, non-profit organizations throughout Maryland are fulfilling their missions thanks to the generosity of Salisbury University employees. Faculty and staff at SU donated thousands of dollars during last year’s Maryland Charity Campaign, “From Mountain to Shore — Maryland Strong,” upholding the institution’s…
SALISBURY, MD—Salisbury University hosts a Poverty Simulation Workshop 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri Student Union. The poverty simulation is a highly interactive experience designed to help participants begin to understand what a typical low-income family experiences trying to survive from month to month. In the simulation, participants assume…
SALISBURY, MD—Artists celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month come together in an Art League of Ocean City exhibition curated by Jinchul Kim, Salisbury University professor of art. The display is May 5-27, at the Center for Arts in Ocean City. “We left our home countries for the freedom of speech, to find equal opportunity and,…
After a historic career spanning athletics and academics, we honor Dr. Gerry DiBartolo as he retires later this year. Under his leadership as director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, SU has celebrated 18 students named Academic All-Americans, 31 conference championships, 4 team national championships and 10 individual national championships, and now it’s our turn to celebrate…
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Guerrieri Student Union, Pocomoke Room, 3-4:30 p.m. You are invited to celebrate the retirement of Crystal Dickerson, Program Management Specialist in Career Services…