Track and field head coach terminated last Friday
Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Sports Editor
February 19, 2019
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS, SPORTS
Kelly Parsley, head coach of the track and field teams for the past five years and head coach of the cross country team for the past four, was relieved of his position at the university on Friday morning. The termination came after Parsley received his ninth and tenth recognitions as River States Confer...
USG debates new bylaws, constitution
Written By Mitchell Drake, USG Beat Writer
February 19, 2019
Filed under NEWS
The United Student Government (USG) met on Monday to discuss new bylaw resolutions to change how USG presidents are appointed. The rules committee planned on enacting parts of bylaw Resolution 02182019 - making presidential candidates go through an interview process to be valid candidates. Beforehand, the ...
Wolfie’s Pub opening Downtown, offering opportunities to students
Written By Jordyn Hronec, Co-News Editor
February 19, 2019
Filed under NEWS
The closure of Pirata, a bar and grill on Forbes Avenue, came as a surprise to many. “People loved the food, the atmosphere and the drinks, but there just wasn’t enough foot traffic,” Bob Wolfinger, co-owner of Pirata, stated. However, a new restaurant called Wolfie’s Pub, which will also be owned by Wolfinger, is...
CulinArt builds new offices
Written By Andrew Brinker and Jordyn Hronec
February 19, 2019
Filed under NEWS
For many students, entering the Point Cafe this week came with a surprise - a construction site that took up the entire back right corner of the seating area. The small change to the campus landscape seemed to go up overnight, and appeared to be dedicated to building an entirely new room, which raise...
Pioneer Ambassador program makes changes
Written By Sarah Cronin, For The Globe
February 19, 2019
Filed under NEWS
The Pioneer Ambassador program is looking forward to new changes that are upcoming for the anticipated summer freshmen orientation. The changes in the program will require a need for 55 new Pioneer Ambassadors. In previous years, the orientation program at Point Park was a full summer program, consist...
Public Safety soon to update PointAlert
Written By Amanda Andrews, For The Globe
February 12, 2019
Filed under NEWS
Currently, there are 1,300 Point Park students registered with PointAlert and 400 more staff and faculty signed on according to Besong. However, student enrollment alone for the fall 2018 semester has been recorded at 4,099, so there are many who have decided against opting in for PointAlert. For junio...
Annual career and internship fair hosts employers
Written By Jordon Slobodinsky, Opinions Editor
February 12, 2019
Filed under NEWS
Over 80 employers convened in the Student Center Gym last week as Point Park held its annual career and internship fair. The event, which is hosted by the Career Development staff, serves as a meeting point for both students and employers alike. According to Cheryl Guyer, the internship coordinator for...
Student team places second at first GfK NextGen Data Science Hackathon contest
Written By Dara Collins, Editor-Elect
February 12, 2019
Filed under NEWS
A team of four Point Park students placed second in the inaugural GfK NextGen Data Science Hackathon Competition. GfK, short for the company’s tagline “Growth from Knowledge,” is a global market research company that connects data and science to answer questions from businesses concerning consumer...
USG meets with Provost
Written By Mitchell Drake, USG Beat Writer
February 12, 2019
Filed under NEWS
The United Student Government (USG) met today to discuss issues with Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Provost John Pearson and Assistant Provost Jonas Prida in an unexpectedly long two-hour legislative body meeting. Pearson opened the floor to answer various questions and complaints with his dep...
University quietly cuts desk attendant hours
Written By Andrew Brinker, Co-News Editor
February 5, 2019
Filed under NEWS
Point Park has announced a new change in building security, specifically in Lawrence, Thayer and Academic Halls. Over winter break Point Park University administration addressed an email to all students, faculty and staff entitled “Change in After Hour Entry Procedures – Spring 2019.” The email ...
Extreme temperatures blast Pittsburgh, then recede
Written By Hayley Keys, For The Globe
February 5, 2019
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS
Point Park also hosts a little over 1,000 students who live on campus and another 3,000+ who commute to campus every day. Cold weather poses the greatest threat to those individuals. Michael Gieseke, Dean of Student Life also helps determine if the university will close. “Everyone has to determine for themselves whether conditions in their own...
USG talks maintenance, work orders
Written By Mitchell Drake, USG Beat Writer
February 5, 2019
Filed under NEWS
The United Student Government (USG) met in the JVH Auditorium to discuss safety and maintenance concerns with the Vice President of Operations for Point Park University Physical Plant Chris Hill. Hill visited the legislative body meeting to discuss the various concerns about recent maintenance-relate...