Message from the President – September 2, 2025
To the University community, At the heart of our campus is a shared commitment to safety, trust and mutual respect. As the University…
HR Updates
State employee charitable campaign underway
SRU’s 2025 State Employee Combined Appeal campaign, “Go The Distance,” is underway through Oct. 25. SECA is the commonwealth’s annual combined charitable giving campaign for employees that provides opportunities to donate to any of the participating nonprofit charities. There are approximately 1,000 charities to choose from and SRU employees are encouraged to make pledges via Employee Self Service payroll deductions or one-time donations. Even $1 per day can make an impact on the life of someone in need. Forms and directions on how to make a pledge are available on SRU’s SECA webpage while directions for using ESS to make your donation can be found on the PASSHE website. Questions about making a pledge can be directed to SRU’s Human Resources Office at 724.738.2070.
Retirement planning sessions available
SRU employees can receive one-on-one counseling for retirement planning with TIAA representative Vincent Roney on:
Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Smith Student Center, Room 321.
Appointments can be scheduled by visiting TIAA.org/schedulenow or by calling 800.732.8353.
Other Operations & Opportunities
Commencement committee members needed
The Commencement Office is seeking three employees to volunteer for a newly formed commencement planning committee. Volunteers are needed for the positions of:
Ticketing lead, who will use software for student tickets and interact with families with questions about ticket procedures.
Volunteer liaison, handling recruitment, training and support for employee volunteers.
Speaker liaison, to provide support and event logistics related to the outside speakers.
If you are interested in joining this committee and creating a meaningful experience for our graduates and their families, please contact Mary Hennessey at mary.hennessey@sru.edu or 724.738.2171. Commencement planning will begin in a few weeks.
