SHIP Open House - Alums Needed!

Greetings SHIP Alum... WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The Alumni Admissions Program helps maintain our tradition of academic excellence by encouraging academically talented students to apply and attend Shippensburg University. As a member of the Alumni Admissions Program you will serve as an Alumni Admissions Representative (AAR) and provide students with the “personal attention” and “encouragement” that can make the difference between a student choosing SHIP or another institution. Providing your perspective as an alumnus is the most important component to the success of this program, and is an invaluable element that helps the University reach and possibly exceed its overall undergraduate enrollment goals.

This year we are planning an on campus event during our Prospective Student Open House. We invite all interested alums to come to campus for a day of fun and learning. The event will be held on September 19, 2009 and will begin promptly at 8:00am. The morning will be filled up by meeting and greeting with parents, students, faculty, and of course, The Admissions Staff. There will be much information shared and the day will conclude with a free lunch at the newly renovated Reisner Dining Hall and a brief “What to expect as an AAR” session. Optional campus tours provided.

If you are interested in becoming an AAR, please reply to jaluna2BEE@info.ship.edu informing of your interest. We are hoping to have an accurate count of interested Alums by Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Your prompt response would be much appreciated.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
This message was sent via email from:
Joseph A. Luna, III
Assistant Dean of Admissions -Office of Admissions
1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg, Pa 17257
717-477-1123 x3367 717-477-4016 fax
www.ship.edu

SU Alum Assoc Updates

Upcoming events for our alumni in SouthCentral PA
SHIP Social @ Cassell’s Grille (on the deck) in Mt. Holly Springs, hosted by Debbi Juba Chronister ‘89 – Sept. 3
Lunch with President Bill Ruud @ York Blue Moon Restaurant – Sept. 23
SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming Weekend 2009 – October 16-17
SHIP Tailgating @ Bloomsburg University – October 24
Brews & Chews – Tasting @ Troegs Brewing Co., Harrisburg hosted by Matt Krupp ’04 and Nick Johnson ’04 – Nov. 5

Upcoming events for our alumni in the Philadelphia, PA area
Tour @ Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia – Sept. 26
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston – Just announced – Nov. 3
SHIP Volunteer Day @ Cradles to Crayons, Horsham – Nov. 7
Please Touch Museum @ Memorial Hall – Jan. 31
SHIP Alumni Social & Guest Bartender @ The Field House – March 25

Upcoming events for our alumni VA/D.C.
Wine Tasting @ Doukenie Winery, Hillsboro, VA – Oct. 3
Kennedy Center Jazz Concert, DC – Dec. 11

Visit us on-line and see our full calendar of alumni activities.
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A year to connect & re-connect: The SU Alumni Association Annual Report is available on-line. Feel free to browse at your convenience.
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To correspond with us, please e-mail alumni@ship.edu or phone
(717) 477-1218. You may update your address or e-mail on-line by using our on-line update form. Follow me on Twitter!

50 Years of Greek Life at SU

University celebrates 50 years of Greek life on campus
Fifty years ago, two small groups of men and women at what was then- Shippensburg State Teachers College began a legacy that continues today when they formed the first fraternity and sorority on campus.

In 1959, five women formed Alpha Sigma sorority (now Kappa Delta Phi) and about 15 men formed Tau Kappa Epsilon. They are celebrating their golden anniversary this year and the university is also celebrating the Greek system that now includes about 500 members, or about seven percent of the university’s undergraduate student population.

“Fraternity and sorority life teaches students the value of forming relationships, developing integrity, demonstrating responsibility, showing respect, contributing service, and exhibiting leadership,” said Dr. Roger Serr, vice president for student affairs.

According to Emilee Danielson, director of fraternity and sorority life, the celebration, “50 years of Fraternity & Sorority Life,” is more than just a list of the currently recognized organizations, “it’s 50 years of brotherhood and sisterhood.”

Additional activities are being planned for Homecoming in October. Danielson is also working with each group’s advisors and alumni to plan other highlights including planting of a Greek garden on campus, burying a Greek time capsule, organizing a campus or community wide “Greek Clean” road clean up and a Greek Education Series that will feature workshops aimed at meeting the different needs of Greek students.

“Fraternity and sorority life is as important to Ship as it was in 1959,” said Danielson. “As long as there are colleges and universities there will be fraternities and sororities. They are an essential part of American higher education culture.”

BOOK CLUB: The Kissing Hand

"Chester Racoon stood at the edge of the forest and cried.
'I don't want to go to school,' he told his mother. 'I want to stay home with you. I want to play with my friends. And play with my toys. And read my books. And swing on my swing. Please may I stay home with you?"...

Story by Audrey Penn: A perfect first day story. This is a story about a little raccoon ready to start school. He talks about his fears to his mother, fears that most children have before beginning school. His mother comes up with a wonderful solution to help her little raccoon remember that she loves him and is thinking about him, even when she isn't with him.

This story is read before bedtime as part of our 'night before the first day of school tradition'... hope everyone has a great first day...

SU Website has a new look!

SU Fraternity & Sorority Life