February 3, 2025

Student Campus Update – Feb 3, 2025

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Health survey results about SRU students now available

Results from a survey administered in spring 2024 about SRU students’ health habits, behaviors and perceptions are now available. This data is intended for use by the campus community to inform them about the SRU student experience and as rationale for student programming, class projects, teaching tools, etc.

Every other spring, SRU students are invited to take the American College Health Association’s National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA).
Download the full report, or
Download a summary sheet with key findings compiled by the SRU Office of Wellness Education.

Contact Lizzy Kline, the survey coordinator, at elizabeth.kline@sru.edu with any questions, concerns, or feedback about the data.

Music Department performance schedule for spring semester

There is no shortage of opportunities to experience the culture and sounds of musical performances at SRU. There are more than 50 public performances available through ticketed and complimentary admission during the Spring 2025 semester. More information is available on the University’s news release.

Dates & Deadlines

Feb. 4: Town Hall meeting

Join SRU President Karen Riley as she will lead a Town Hall meeting, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Feb. 4, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom. President Riley will share updates about the University and the strategic plan.

Feb. 5: Mental health speaker Kevin Hines on campus

Suicide survivor and mental health advocate Kevin Hines will speak on campus at 7 p.m., Feb. 5, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Hines will share his story of resilience, titled “The Power of a Second Chance,” and take questions from the audience. The event is free and open to the campus community.

Feb. 20: FAFSA and financial aid workshop

SRU students and their families are invited to attend a FAFSA and financial aid workshop, 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Advanced Technology and Science Hall, Room 130. Hosted by staff from SRU’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, this workshop provides attendees one-on-one assistance related to completing and submitting their Free Application for Federal Student Aid at the following workshops. No registration is required and walk-ins are encouraged. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at 724.738.2044 or financial.aid@sru.edu.

Feb. 24: Abstracts due for SRU student research symposium

SRU students are invited to submit abstracts for the SRU Symposium for Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity. Faculty are also invited to encourage students to submit.

Complete an online submission form on CORE.
The deadline is 5 p.m., Feb. 24.
The symposium will occur April 17 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.

For more information, visit the symposium webpage or email student.symposium@sru.edu.

March 1: Spring/Summer 2025 graduation applications due

Students planning to graduate following the current Spring semester or the Summer 2025 session must apply to graduate by March 1 via the MySRU portal.

Students who plan to complete all their coursework for their degree during the Spring 2025 semester must apply to graduate in “Spring 2025.”
Students who plan to complete the balance of their coursework to finish their degree during the Summer 2025 session must apply to graduate in “Summer 2025.”

For more information on the commencement ceremony and graduation, visit SRU’s commencement webpage. For additional questions or information, contact the Office of Academic Records and Registration at 724.738.2010 or academic.records@sru.edu.

Reminders

SRU transitioning student information system in 2025

SRU is transitioning its student information system this year. Located within the MySRU portal, this system known internally as Banner is used for student directory information, course registration, grade submissions and other administrative tasks.

SRU will continue using Banner, so the functionality and modules will remain the same, but there will be a change to a new version and how people access the system beginning with information related to the Fall 2025 semester.

o OneSIS Banner will be used for Fall 2025 and beyond and

o Legacy Banner is for all information prior to Fall 2025.

The transition will begin to occur in March, before class registration occurs for Fall 2025.
Separate logins will be used during the transition until all information is migrated to OneSIS in Fall 2025.

More information is available on the OneSIS FAQ section on the Academic Records webpage. If you have any questions, call Academic Records at 724.738.2010 or email academic.records@sru.edu.

Parking lot updates

Because the Student Health Center and the Counseling Center have moved to the Campus Success Center, the following changes to parking lot designations have occurred:

Student Health Center patient parking has been relocated to the Campus Success Center commuter lot.
The Rhoads Hall parking lot is now staff only.
Parking along the upper section of Maltby Avenue (going to the Water Tower Hill lot) has changed from staff parking to resident parking.

For more information, contact the Parking Office at 724.738.4785, or download the Parking Lot Map online.

Food share now taking place in the CORE app

SRU Dining Services has moved its food share program to the CORE app. Previously conducted as a Slippery Rock Food Share community with the Band app, food sharing now occurs in CORE, which is a communication platform for students and student organizations managed by the Student Engagement and Leadership Office.

To share or receive leftover food, use the Slippery Rock Food Share chat within CORE.
This allows sponsors of events to notify users that food is available following catering events.
Download the app to your mobile device or search for The CORE App by Navengage in the app store on your mobile device.

For more information, contact Chris Cole, assistant vice president of auxiliary operations and student services, at 724.738.2718 or christopher.cole@sru.edu.

SRU celebrating Black History Month with February events

SRU will host more than 15 events and programs, Feb. 1-22, to recognize Black History Month, including a speaking appearance by researcher, artist and advocate Joselyn Mitchell-Parker, Feb. 20. A full list of events and links is available on the University news release.

Winter weather reminders

As SRU starts a new semester during winter, please be aware of the following:

The University does not have closures or delays for cold temperatures alone.
If weather events such as excessive ice or snow cause closures or delays, the SRU community will be notified through the RockAlerts emergency notification system.
When wintry weather occurs, please use caution and allow extra time to travel to or across campus, and be considerate of others who might encounter challenges reaching their destinations.
SRU students are also encouraged to follow winter weather precautions shared by the National Weather Service, including adequate clothing guidelines.

Parking permits required and available

All vehicles that are parked on campus must be registered with a valid parking permit.

Parking permits issued in the fall remain valid for the spring semester.
Students and employees who have not previously purchased a permit, and who plan to have vehicles on campus, must obtain a parking permit.
Permits can be obtained online or by visiting the Parking Office in the Campus Success Center, Room 203.
To report changes in vehicle or license plate information, or for any other questions, please contact the Parking Office at 724.738.4785.

Campus Success Center is now open

The newly renovated Campus Success Center, the former University Union located at 103 Central Loop, is open. The center now houses:

Office of Disability Services.
Financial Aid Office.
Dean of Students Office.
Mailing Services.
Parking/ID Office.
Student Counseling Center.
Center for Career and Academic Progress.
Student Health Center.

Check out this video for a quick tour of the facility.

Help needed at SRU basketball games

SRU students and employees are invited to work at home SRU basketball games at Morrow Field House. Paid positions are available for ticket sales, announcements, scorekeeping, clock operators and others. If you are interested in helping, please contact Kathy Turton at 724.738.4117 or Torry Rollins at 724.738.4491.

In the News

Recent news articles mentioning Slippery Rock University:

Thomas Gaither, Who Chose Jail After Civil Rights Sit-ins, Dies at 86 –– New York Times, Boston Globe and others (free access here).

What to ask on a college tour –– Butler Eagle

Filling out the FAFSA: College financial aid pros give advice on filing form –– Butler Eagle

Bethel Park student achievements for the week of Jan. 28, 2025 (dean’s list) –– Bethel Park Journal

Quaker Valley area student achievements for the week of Jan. 28, 2025 (dean’s list) –– Sewickley Herald

Dean’s lists 1/26 –– Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice

SRU announces fall 2024 Dean’s List –– Clearfield Progress

SRU Local residents on dean’s list –– Lehigh Valley Press

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