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Conservatory  premieres show created by professor

Conservatory premieres show created by professor

Written By Kimberly Prokurat June 29, 2016

After months of preparation, the Point Park University Conservatory Dance Company presents the world premiere of “Five” under the collaborative leadership of the dance chair and associate...

USG opens discussion on shuttle routes to East Liberty grocers

USG opens discussion on shuttle routes to East Liberty grocers

Written By Sabrina Bodon June 29, 2016

Point Park’s student government has taken on the task of investigating the need and routes of special shuttles following the meeting with Chris Hill, Vice President of Operations, last week. In...

Documentary highlights  Afghanistan photographers

Documentary highlights Afghanistan photographers

Written By Autumn Barszczowski June 29, 2016

photo by Gracey Evans Point Park School of Communication, The Honors Program and the student chapter of the National Press Photographers Association hosted a screening of the award winning documentary...

University implements Safe Zones for students

University implements Safe Zones for students

Written By Angela S.E. Woodard June 29, 2016

This spring semester, a new sign bearing the words “Safe Zone,” depicting a rainbow wave in front of the silhouetted Pittsburgh skyline is being displayed on various campus doorways. ...

Tutoring offerings expanded to students

Tutoring offerings expanded to students

Written By Alexander Popichak June 29, 2016

Point Park’s Center for Student Success (CSS) announced Jan. 18 via email that its tutoring services have expanded this semester. Previously, tutoring services were limited.  “Last...

Port Authority Transit announces elimination of zones in favor of flat rate across transit system

Port Authority Transit announces elimination of zones in favor of flat rate across transit system

Written By Vania Arthur June 29, 2016

photos by Dominique Hildebrand  On a primarily commuter-based campus, the Port Authority’s plan to issue a flat rate will bring welcome relief to commuters and those living outside of the...

IT to students: make Wi-Fi complaints specific

IT to students: make Wi-Fi complaints specific

Written By Sabrina Bodon June 29, 2016

Addressing recurring Wi-Fi issues, Point Park’s United Student Government (USG) invited Dr. Tim Wilson, Assistant Vice President of Information Technology (IT) and Will Elmes, Director of IT Security...

University hires new in-house mental health counselor who hopes to expand department

University hires new in-house mental health counselor who hopes to expand department

Written By Alexander Popichak June 29, 2016

  The office of Student Affairs announced in a brief email Nov. 3 that Point Park has hired a new mental health services counselor – Taffie Bucci.  Bucci is the first counselor in recent...

State budget impasse withholds needed grant money for students

State budget impasse withholds needed grant money for students

Written By Phillip Poupore June 29, 2016

Junior broadcast reporting and broadcast production double major Matt Kruth is just one of 950 Point Park students who expected to receive a Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) grant...

Black Student Union organizes rally supporting Mizzou students

Black Student Union organizes rally supporting Mizzou students

Written By Iain Oldman June 29, 2016

photo courtesy of Vania Arthur  Point Park University’s Black Student Union shows support addressing recent race issues on college campuses by holding a Blackout Protest to show solidarity...

Potential food service providers hear from students, discuss plans

Potential food service providers hear from students, discuss plans

Written By Josh Croup June 29, 2016

Representatives from four food service providers spoke with students Wednesday to ask and answer questions about potentially becoming Point Park’s new food service provider in the fall.  ...

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