This month provides education and public awareness
This month is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Observed around the country, SAAM’s goal is to educate people about the public health issue that is sexual violence and to raise public awareness by giving communities and individuals the education needed to prevent sexual crimes.
New wheelchair-accessible ropes course give students and community members outdoor opportunities
Members of the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps (PCC) will complete a wheelchair-accessible high ropes course on upper campus this Tuesday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The course is part of Quest’s high ropes and climbing wall features behind the Montgomery Place Apartments, and will be the only ropes course on the east coast for people with disabilities.
Lenders policies change loan processes, private banks no longer student friendly
Current and future students of Bloomsburg University will experience changes to financial aid that involve more accessible loans and less time until loan forgiveness. President Obama’s “Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010” will go into effect July 1.
Earth Day projects and panels help to make a change for the environment
Bloomsburg University will observe Earth Day April 22 and 23 with a variety of panels, guest speakers and performers, on- and off-campus tours, and more. This year’s Earth Day celebrations are organized by the SOLVE office and the Green Campus Initiative with some participation from Democracy Matters, and the Political Science Student Association and political science department.
Students remember the abused and sexually assaulted
Bloomsburg’s annual Take Back the Night event, supporting survivors and victims of sexual abuse, took place Wednesday night. Elaine Pasqua and volunteers from the Women’s Resource Center led a discussion on sexual abuse and a silent candlelight vigil in honor of the abused.
The Student Accounting Association is offering free tax assistance and electronic filing now through April 14 at the Wesley United Methodist Church at 130 W. Third Street in Bloomsburg. The program is open to students and residents of Columbia and Montour counties who made less than $46,000 last year, or who are 60 or older.
Town, Greek Life, and ACLU discuss future of Block Party under the new ordinance
A panel of Bloomsburg University administrators, law enforcement officials, and Bloomsburg Major Dan Knorr gave an open forum on Block Party regulations Tuesday in Kehr Union. The pannel explained their expectations on student behavior and conduct during the annual event, slated for April 17.
The campus of Bloomsburg University has gone through numerous changes since its structural beginnings in 1866. It was during that year when the Board of Trustees decided to buy three acres of land and elected Henry Carver as the principal of the Institute, according to BU Archivist Robert Dunkelberger.
Lecture discusses GPA comparrisons between students
The International Studies Living Learning Community lecture series for the semester came to a close on Wednesday, Dec. 2 with “Do You Think Your Roommate Is Better than You?” which was given by Reza Noubary, a professor in the mathematics department.
A string of thefts that occurred on the weekend of Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 in Centennial Hall is under investigation by the Bloomsburg University police department, and may be connected to similar thefts, which occurred on the same weekend involving small electronic devices at both Bucknell University and Penn State University at Hazelton.
The grand finale to this summer’s reading – required for all 2009 fall freshman – was held in the Kehr Union Building’s Multipurpose rooms A&B. On Tuesday Nov. 10 at 7:00pm, the two rooms were opened up to encompass rows of chairs that quickly filled the room to capacity with students and faculty who hopeed to hear the inspirational first-hand accounts experienced by two of the “Freedom Writers.
In the past few years, you may have noticed t-shirts with phrases like “To Write Love on Her Arms” and “Love is the Movement.” You may never have figured out what those shirts meant. Sophomore Jessica Weber was intrigued by these phrases back in high school, and when she looked up their meaning, she was surprised with what she found.
Bloomsburg Fire Chief Hugh Gross has announced last Saturday, that the Oct. 25 fire on W. Main Street was the result of a “cooking accident” involving a stove. Gross and a State Police fire marshal investigated kitchen where the fire was suspected of starting.
Mass Comm. department and university Student health Center host presentation to answer H1N1 question
The H1N1 virus’s origins, current statistics, symptoms, and prevention methods were topics of discussion in an information session that seniors from the mass communications department and staff from the Bloomsburg University Health Center presented in Carver Hall on November 4.
The H1N1 virus, also know as the Swine Flu, is stirring up fear and panic across the nation as President Obama has declared a national emergency to deal with the "rapid increase in illness.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported around 20,000 hospitalizations and close to 1,000 deaths associated with the Swine Flu.
Police officer Nicholas M. Szkodny of the Bloomsburg police department was hospitalized after a collision with a suspected drunk-driver on the south end of route 11, near Weis Markets, at approximately 12:25 a.m on Monday Nov. 2. A 2002 Jeep Wrangler, driven by Chad Shultz, rammed Szkodny’s car unexpectedly, sending the police car into a traffic poll off the road.
It was October 23rd, on a cool and cloudy Friday afternoon. Matthew Stuck, a freshman student here at Bloomsburg University, set off determined and hunched over from the hefty backpack strapped onto his body. His destination was Loyalsock, and he seemed to be quite ready for the weekend journey that most of us would normally find especially arduous.
The downtown fire that occurred on Oct. 25 has spurred Governor Ed Rendell to ask the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), this past Tuesday, to declare Columbia County a disaster area.
Fire tears through buildings downtown leaving 28 students homeless
What started as a “smoke-in-laundromat” call turned out to be one of the largest fires in Bloomsburg’s history. The blaze lit up the pre-dawn sky on Sunday morning, leaving over 30 people homeless and three buildings charred and decimated on the 100 Block of West Main Street.
Three BU student firefighters help oust inferno, save one life
When a small college-town fire wipes out three buildings, decimates the lives of over 30 people, requires 12 local fire departments and over 75 firefighters to extinguish, it will make headlines. The very next day, bolded headlines and incredible pictures secured readers eyes and emptied jingling pockets of quarters.
now search for normalcy in uncertain times
The downtown fire on Sunday night didn’t only devastate the buildings, businesses and community but also Bloomsburg students. The blaze caused 28 students to be displaced from their homes and forced to start anew, seeking shelter elsewhere.
As November is just around the corner, local elections are occurring right here in Bloomsburg, but little interest has been seen from the on-campus community. Those little red and blue signs in the front lawns of houses and windows of downtown stores were given a deeper meaning as the Bloomsburg Area Landlords Association held a Candidates Forum Thursday, Oct.
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, over 50 students went out in the rain to show their support for domestic abuse awareness at a ceremony held by The Women’s Center of Bloomsburg. The vigil ceremony, titled “Empowering Young Women” began at 5:30 p.
There has been a common trend rising steadily year-after-year, not just in the United States but all over the globe. Since the Industrial Revolution, pollution levels in our world have been rising annually, making our Earth a less desirable place to inhabit.
Friday afternoon, the Kozloff Apartments were officially dedicated to Dr. Jessica S. Kozloff, President Emerita of Bloomsburg University. While outside was overcast and chilly, inside was aglow with smiles, handshakes that lit up the room. The opening remarks were made by Steven Barth, the Chair of the Council of Trustees, whose voice broke on several occasions as he spoke of the impact Kozloff had as president of BU, and the honor of speaking at the dedication.
The homecoming committee, which has 19 students, decided against holding a homecoming dance this year. It was the first time in several years that a dance was not held.
teachers ‘cautiously optimistic’
This past Friday, the Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) visited the Bloomsburg University campus. After meeting with a large number of staff members, as well as attending the open forum held for the students, two members of the faculty were able to meet with Chancellor Cavannaugh.
This past Friday, the country was caught off guard when the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to President Barack Obama. Headlines broke with titles broadcasting shock and awe, to sudden conspiracy. The media hardly hesitated to raise the inevitable why and how questions.
Voting is a right that each American citizen gets at the age of 18. Many students would ask, “Why should anyone bother to vote? Does it matter if one person doesn’t vote?” Tim Pelton, the Civic Engagement Coordinator of the Civic Engagement Center here at Bloomsburg University, is living proof that every vote counts.
Funding to be slashed, cut depending on state budget deal
The future of the Act 101 program at Bloomsburg University hangs in the balance as state legislators fight to end the longest budget impasse in state history; the outcome could cost the program and its students everything. Act 101 is a program that helps students who have been traditionally under-represented in higher education, and generally require more help economically, academically or both to stay in school.
When former Bloomsburg University President, Jessica Kozloff left the university in 2007, Kozzfest went with her. Now after a one year break, Kozzfest, the annual concert that brought in lesser known local bands and artists is back, but with a new name; Bloomapalooza.
This past Saturday, Bloomsburg University’s soccer teams took part in “Red Card Cancer,” an event that someday hopes to be recognized on a national level for its more than respectable purpose. On October 3, men and women’s soccer kicked off the first annual event by warming up in specifically designed t-shirts that bore the “Red Card Cancer” logo.
Brian Sims, a ‘01 BU alumnus and former football standout for the Huskies, spoke at the Second Annual Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference on Gay Straight Alliance Leadership (GSA) on Saturday about his experience during the 2000 season. “I have a rather unique story, part of it is that I really never had any anti-gay backlash,” said Sims, who became the first openly gay college football captain in NCAA history.
Theta Tau Omega investigated for month prior to raid
Early in the morning on Saturday, Sept. 12, a party at the Theta Tau Omega sorority was raided by the Bloomsburg town police, leaving 57 people cited for underage drinking and several with disorderly conducts; a report from BloomUtoday.com confirmed.
As rumors continue to circulate about a possible gun-related incident located inside the 300 building of the Honeysuckle apartments, details remain sketchy about what exactly occurred during the pre-dawn hours on Saturday, Sept.12. Honeysuckle administrators have been hesitant to release any information about the incident because the investigation remains open and residents have received no official word regarding the incident.
M.K. Asante Jr. Answers
M.K. Asante Jr., 26, a highly-acclaimed professor, filmmaker, poet and author spoke to students on Monday, Sept 14 in the Multicultural Center in the Kehr Union about how hip-hop music originated and its role in generational movements. His motto, “If you make an observation, you have an obligation,” explains the way he understands injustices in the world and then tries to take the initiatives to solve them.
Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act passes in House; loan process streamlined
The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), which was passed by the House of Representatives on September 17, plans to change how future college students pay for college and the amount of money its new polices will save the country’s budget.
How students are killing job prospects before the first interview
As social networking sites continue to increase in popularity and social prominence, the business world is beginning to take advantage by investigating online activity of current employees and potential employees. While in high school or college, some young adults post pictures of themselves attempting unprofessional or obscene acts with hardly a cringe.
After eleven weeks, the longest budget standoff in Pennsylvania history came to an end, promising new taxes on cigarettes, blackjack in casinos and a breath of fresh air for schools around the state. According to BU’s Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Amanda Kishbaugh, Bloomsburg University, a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education affiliated institution, was coming closer everyday to making some tough decisions regarding student financial aid.
Hey BU, remember that great, strategically placed pizzeria located on Main Street? The one that was sure to lure in all types of passing college kids at just about any time of day when they found themselves in need of a quick bite? As it turns out, in recent weeks, many have come to discover that the popular Jo-Jo’s Pizza has appeared to have gone missing, people wondering where the tasty pizza place went and why it up and left its convenient location.
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