May 5, 2025

Campus Update – May 5, 2025

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University Announcements

Commencement week is here

More than 1,600 students from the Class of 2025 are eligible to be recognized for graduating at four spring commencement ceremonies, May 9-10, at the Morrow Field House:

6 p.m., May 9, Graduate Studies.
9 a.m., May 10, College of Business.
Noon, May 10, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Rock Life.
3 p.m., May 10, College of Engineering and Science and College of Health Professions.

Read SRU’s commencement news release for more details or visit the University’s commencement webpage. For more information or questions, call 724.738.2849 or email the Commencement Office at commencementoffice@sru.edu.

Parking lot closures, traffic changes for commencement

Parking around Morrow Field House will be restricted beginning at 5 p.m., May 8, to accommodate accessible and reserved parking for this weekend’s commencement ceremonies.

The spaces and lots affected are the lots next to Old Thompson Field, between the PT Building and MFH and along Central Loop between MFH and the Spotts World Culture Building.
Additionally, traffic will be one-way on Central Loop beginning at 5 p.m., May 9, and 8 a.m., May 10, until one hour after each day’s commencement ceremonies are completed.

For more information, contact University Police at 724.738.3333.

Starbucks hours and renovations

Starbucks We Proudly Serve in Bailey Library will be opened weekdays (except holidays) during the summer, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning May 14, and Starbucks in Smith Student Center will be closed for renovations, May 12 to Aug. 4.

Dates & Deadlines

Summer session drop/add and withdrawal deadlines

The deadlines for students to drop/add (on MySRU portal Legacy Sign In) or withdraw (on DocuSign) for summer sessions classes are at 11:59 p.m. on the dates listed below:

Pre-Session Drop/Add, May 15
Pre-Session Withdrawal, May 23
Full Summer Drop/Add, May 21
Full Summer Withdrawal, July 3
Session 1 Drop/Add, June 3
Session 1 Withdrawal, June 18
Session 2 Drop/Add, July 2
Session 2 Withdrawal, July 18
Summer Term Drop/Add, June 5
Summer Term Withdrawal, July 10

Any attempt to drop a class after drop/add deadlines will be considered a withdrawal. As a reminder, students cannot drop The Rock/Basic Requirement courses. For additional information or questions, visit sru.edu/summer or contact Academic Records at 724.738.2010 or academic.records@sru.edu.

May 16 to July 9: Fiscal year travel and purchasing deadlines

There are several end-of-fiscal-year deadlines approaching for employees who are purchasing goods and services, submitting travel expense reimbursements, making budget transfers, and other transactions:

View this document for a complete summary.
May 16: last day for catalog orders.
June 30: last day to receive items in Sourcepoint for FY25.
June 13: last day to submit travel expenditures on trips taken prior to June 1.

July 8: last day to submit June 1-30 travel expenditures (must be approved by July 9).

For questions about travel expenditures, email travel@sru.edu. For all other inquiries, contact Linda Moore, director of accounts payable, at linda.moore@sru.edu or 724.738.2234.

June 8: SRU Day at PNC Park

Join fellow members of The Rock community for SRU Day at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Sunday, June 8, at 1:35 p.m., as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Phillies. SRU folks are encouraged to select seats in the Left Field seating area, sections 130-138, but everyone who registers through the official link will receive a Pirates/Slippery Rock co-branded jersey and the add-on of their choice.

Aug. 21: WOW Move-In Day volunteers needed

SRU is seeking volunteers from the campus community to help first-year students move into their residence halls, Aug. 21, as part of the Week of Welcome move-in day.

This is a long-standing tradition that makes SRU a welcoming environment and distinct from many other institutions.
There are a variety of times and positions available and every volunteer is essential to the success of WOW, from the move-in coordinators in each residence hall to those directing traffic and providing information at key points around campus.
Sign up for a volunteer shift on the SRU WOW Volunteer webpage.

For more information, contact Stacy Bluedorn at 724.738.4842 or stacy.bluedorn@sru.edu.

On campus this week

May 5, 9-11 p.m.: Moonlight Breakfast at Boozel Dining Hall
May 7, 6 p.m.: Global Celebration
May 8, 5 p.m.: Multicultural Senior Celebration

For more campus events, visit CORE, SRU’s online platform for student organizations and events.

HR Updates

Temporary work hours start May 12

SRU will observe a temporary change to the regular work schedule for office personnel from May 12 to Aug. 22.

The University will observe an 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. work schedule with a half-hour lunch.
Business casual dress is permitted.
Offices currently open during lunch will remain open during this temporary schedule.
The University will resume its regular work schedule, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch, Aug. 25.
The University will be closed for regular business May 26, June 19 and July 4.
Several campus facilities are offering services for students with adjusted summer break hours.

Please direct questions to the Human Resources Office at 724.738.2070.

Statement of Financial Interest Forms

If you have received a notice concerning the 2024 Statement of Financial Interests Form and you have not completed and/or submitted it to Human Resources, please do so immediately. Completed forms can be submitted to Shannon Young at shannon.young@sru.edu.

Retirement planning sessions available

SRU employees can receive one-on-one counseling for retirement planning from TIAA and Fidelity.

For TIAA, representative Vincent Roney is available:

June 3, 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., in Smith Student Center, Room 325.
June 24, 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., in Smith Student Center, Room 325.
Appointments can be scheduled by visiting TIAA.org/schedulenow or by calling 800.732.8353.

For Fidelity, representative George Maccarelli is hosting phone/video appointments:

May 12.
May 23.
Click here to schedule a time and type “Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education” as your employer name.

Employee Community Space open until May 9

The Employee Community Space, located in Weisenfluh Dining Hall, Room 103, is open every weekday until May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including direct access using the door to outside walkway, for the first hour. The space will reopen during the fall semester.

Forms needed 45 days before programs hosting minors

Faculty or staff members who are hosting an on-campus event, camp or program with minors (people under the age of 18) must:

Review the University’s Protection of Minors Policy and
Submit the appropriate forms 45 days prior to the event to programhostingminors@sru.edu and kelly.patton@sru.edu.
Program Administrators will be required to schedule a meeting to submit all clearances, paperwork associated with clearances, and code of conduct forms for their program, camp or clinic with Payroll and Student Employment at least two weeks prior to the start of the schedule events.

Participants added without the required 45-day notice, after documents have been submitted, will need to be submitted using this form Late Participant Request. More information is available on the SRU website or by emailing programhostingminors@sru.edu.

Host a Fall 2025 professional development workshop

Employees interested in hosting a professional developing training session during the Fall 2025 semester are asked to complete an online form by Aug. 15. Submit questions or request more information by emailing to training@sru.edu.

Reminders

Book a time with Web Communications

Employees needing access or training to update their department or office’s webpage on sru.edu are invited to schedule a session with a Web Communications team member:

Use this link to a new booking time feature.
These one-on-one sessions are to learn the website content management system or to discuss website content needs.
Web Communications is also available by emailing websupport@sru.edu or by completing a web support form for content assistance or to report any technical issues with the University website.

Registration for Summer Session classes

Students planning to register for Summer 2025 classes must access summer registration through the “Legacy Sign In” button on the MySRU landing page. Summer course registration remains open through the drop/add date of each summer session. If you have questions, contact the Office of Academic Records and Registration at academic.records@sru.edu or 724.738.2010.

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