Mini-Trashcan Recycling Initiative Update

In Spring 2023, waste audits were conducted to examine the impact of office deskside trashcans upon the campus recycling rate in Holloway Hall, Fulton Hall, TETC, Perdue Hall, and Henson Hall. Student researchers and the Recycling Staff found that a large amount of recyclable materials and trash bags was entering the waste stream via office…

Sammy’s Stash Secondhand Shop Clothing Drop-Off

Sammy’s Stash has repurposed an old Clothing Drop-Off unit, which is now located outside Dogwood Unit J for clothing donations. By donating to Sammy’s Stash, you’re not only saving the environment, you’re also helping someone in your SU community obtain resources. Sammy’s Stash, A Secondhand Shop will have its ribbon cutting and grand opening on…

ShoreCorps recognized again

Serving the nine counties that make up the Eastern Shore, ShoreCorps members engage in direct service to help build and grow organizations that better the communities they serve. Members include Tracy Smith, who serves with One Year to Empowerment. The organization works with teenage girls to help teach valuable skills including first aid certification and…

Farewell to Phil, an Outstanding Graduate Student

Nnaemeka Eke-Okocha, who goes by Phil, just finished his Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution. During his studies, he also spent two years as the PACE graduate assistant. Phil is originally from the southeastern part of Nigeria, living there until 2019. That year he got a scholarship to study in Italy, where…

Another PCS cohort leaves their legacy

Since 2019 more than 50 student scholars have earned over $56,000 in exchange for their service. The Presidential Citizen Scholars (PCS) Program has helped those students to become civic leaders on and off campus. Supported by the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) and the Office of the President, students received support to…

Nonprofit Leadership, now a minor!

For more than 75 years, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) has carried out a mission to help build leaders who change the world. Here at Salisbury University, PACE has partnered with NLA to help students interested in nonprofits learn about those career options and earn their Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. For the second year…

Congrats to SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society Inductees!

Recently, the Registrar/Veteran Services Office celebrated 5 new members of the SALUTE National Honor Society. Congratulations to the inductees! Inductees in the photo include: Bryan Madera-Information Systems, Marine Corps Veteran Lance Tressler (& Lizzy)- Social Work, Retired Air Force Taylor Bowman-Psychology, Active Army Reservist Not pictured: Thomas Fulcher-Social Work, Active-Duty Air Force Ebony Holt-Social Work,…

Vice President of Student Affairs Open Office Hour with Students

Join Dr. Dane Foust, Vice President of Student Affairs, for his monthly open office hours. Students will have the opportunity to meet with Dr. Foust to discuss any issues or challenges they are facing, or ask questions about campus life. All SU students are encouraged to attend! Date: Thursday, May 16 Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm…

In the Spotlight…

Congratulations to student Jesse Vargas from Professor John Murphy’s Fall ’23 INFO 460 Cybersecurity class! Jesse Vargas passed his certification. He passed both the TestOut Security Pro and the CompTIA Security+! Several INFO students from the class will take the CompTIA Security+ before June, when their vouchers expire. If you’re interested in cybersecurity, consider a…

President’s Advisory Team Meeting Summary (5/9/24)

President's Advisory Team Meeting Summary

A President’s Advisory Team Meeting was held Thursday, May 9 with the following agenda items: Welcome – Highlights from President Lepre, Blackwell Hall Project – Parking & Access Impact, Change in State Ethics Law, Commencement Update, Budget Update, Enrollment Update.