On-campus housing not guaranteed to late applicants
Written By Victoria Bails
September 5, 2017
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Some students will be starting off this term on the waiting list for housing after applying for housing after the due date. “I am filled to capacity, and we do not guarantee housing after July 15,” Assistant Dean of Student Life Janet Evans said. Evans still has about six people on the waiting...
New dance chair pointes toward success
Written By Miriah Auth
September 5, 2017
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For the first time in university history, the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) appointed an African-American to serve as the chair of the dance department. Former dance department head Rubén Graciani’s last day as the department chair was June 30. That is when Garfield Lemonius took over t...
No-confidence vote passed against university president
Written By Josh Croup, Editor Emeritus
August 29, 2017
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A new re-count from last week’s vote of no-confidence for university President Paul Hennigan revealed greater support for the motion than originally believed. Early results of a no-confidence vote from Faculty Assembly members said the vote passed with 53 percent in favor of issuing the vote, 44 ...
Library turns page with renovation
Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2017
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Point Park’s library quietly began a new chapter when it debuted its addition this summer. The addition is accessed through the basement The addition is accessed through the basement of the University Center and houses the library’s DVD collection, periodicals and extensive collection of musical scores. “We moved som...
Campus security app launched
Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor
August 29, 2017
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With the start of the 2017 school year, the Point Park Police Department is implementing an anonymous tip app to create a safer campus environment. “I wanted to add another feature for faculty, staff and especially students,” Chief of Police Jeffrey Besong said. “I think it helps the students...
USG swears in new cabinet members
Written By Kayla Snyder, USG Beat Reporter
August 29, 2017
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The executive cabinet of the student government was sworn in today during the United Student Government (USG) meeting. President Bobby Bertha swore in Zac Seymour as the parliamentarian, Shanience Lawrence as recording secretary, Sabrina Bodon as press secretary and Josh Croup treasurer of the organization. Seymour,...
Lord Stanley returns to campus
Written By Alex Grubbs, Staff Writer
August 29, 2017
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The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrated its fifth Stanley Cup win with a parade through Downtown featuring the sports team on Wednesday, June 14. “Back-to-back” and “Let’s go, Pens!” roared through the city as the Penguins players and management, local organizations and high school bands made...
Faculty Assembly passes no confidence vote for university president
Written By Josh Croup, Editor Emeritus
August 24, 2017
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS
The Point Park Faculty Assembly passed a vote of no confidence Wednesday for university President Paul Hennigan, multiple sources confirmed to the Globe. One faculty member, who requested anonymity, told the Globe the vote narrowly passed in an executive session of the Faculty Assembly. Faculty...
Full-time faculty union reaches contract agreement
Written By Alexander Popichak and Josh Croup
August 23, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Last Updated: Aug. 29, 2017 at 8:30 p.m. After 18 months of negotiation and 11 years’ worth of legal battles for recognition, Point Park University and its full-time faculty union voted Monday to accept the terms of their first collective bargaining agreement. Faculty members learned Faculty members...
Professors: lenient grades ‘hurt everyone’
Written By Allison Schubert, Copy Editor
April 18, 2017
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A study done by the Pew Research Center last year said that 27 percent of all independent college and university presidents believe that their faculties grade too leniently. For some, this is a serious issue that needs to be resolved. To others, this is an impossible statistic to measure. Grade...
Tanzilli assumes role as dean of Rowland School of Business
Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-chief
April 18, 2017
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS
Point Park’s School of Business now has a name and a Dean. Point Park President Paul Hennigan announced Tuesday morning the university is naming its school of business after the school’s largest benefactors George and Kathleen White. In addition to naming the school, former school of business...
