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A U G U S T 2 5 ,2 6 , 2 7 , 2 0 1 1S C H E D U L EH I G H L I G H T S :Academic DaySchedule of ProgramsNew StudentConvocation:4:00 p.m. ThursdayStudent AcademicConference KeynotePresentation:8:15 a.m. FridayMeet Your Dean:9:15 a.m. FridayConference Sessionsas registered:10:15 - 1:40 FridayShades & Shapes ofShip 1:50 p.m. FridayService LearningPhase 1:3:00 p.m. FridayStudents VS FacultySoccer Match:9:30 p.m. FridayService LearningPhase II:Saturday MorningT A B L E O FC O N T E N T SWelcome 2Convocation & New 2 &Student Pledge 11Student Conference 2-9Schedules… Get Connected At Ship ... The choice is yours.At the beginning of each academic year, Academic Day is our first opportunity to interact with incomingfirst year and transfer students as a whole. Academic Day provides the opportunity to introducestudents into the academic community in a way that reflects the positive values, missions,and challenges associated with living and learning at Shippensburg University. It is important thatstudents understand that this isn't just another first day of school or a waste of time. Over WelcomeWeek and throughout all Academic Day Programs, we ask students to consider their ownvalues, their own goals, and their own roles in navigating the intellectual challenges of collegehere at Ship. So over the next few days we hope you: 1) become more connected to our academiccommunity and become more knowledgeable about the wide variety of resources available to you;2) develop a sense of the importance of civic responsibility and of being civil within the communityand online when using technology; 3) begin to appreciate your responsibilities and roles as a memberof our learning community and as a citizen of the global community; 4) acknowledge the importanceof being professional and begin to develop professional behaviors that will support yoursuccess here at Shippensburg and beyond; and 5) feel compelled to make constructive choices anddevelop the skills necessary to use your voice in an effort to better yourself and the rest of our academiccommunity.Shades & Shapesof ShipStudents Vs. FacultySoccer MatchService LearningProjects3410-11

P A G E 2Welcome to Shippensburg UniversityWhether you are coming directly from high school, coming back to college afteryears of life experience, or are transferring from another college, we hope youwill take advantage of every opportunity made available during Welcome Weekand that you will participate in all programs for your benefit.This year we have all seen how important it has been to have choices and to beable to use our voices to communicate honestly, openly and completely withothers. Across the world, citizens do not have these same rights, as their governmentsrestrict their voices. In Egypt, Yemen, Libya, or elsewhere peopleare willing to die for the opportunity to use their voice to ensure democracy andequality.Take this opportunity toopen your eyes to all thatawaits you atShippensburg!Although we take it for granted everyday, we hope that you too will stand up,standout and make the CHOICE to use your VOICE so you can make the mostof your college experience.Academic Pledge?What does it mean?The pledge helps youunderstand the responsibilitiesthat you have asa student of ShippensburgUniversity. By beinga student you acceptthe responsibility ofhelping to make thecampus and communitya better place, both foryou and for everyonewho lives and studieshere. You alsoacknowledge that youwill practice academicintegrity and socialresponsibility so thateveryone can be productiveand healthy as youall prepare for thefuture!Please print out your registration schedule (received in your email after you registeredfor Academic Day) and use this schedule to locate the sessions youchose. There will be Orientation TeamMembers available all over campus to assistyou in finding your rooms. Doingwell at Ship depends on a great start,so do yourself a favor and make theright choice now.Dr. Sean Cornell &Dr. José Ricardo-OsarioFaculty Co-Chairs, Academic DayCan you kick it? How about trying to defeat the faculty & staff in asoccer match?? Faculty are 2:0:1… Can you beat us?Meet us at 9:15 p.m. Friday night to see!A C A D E M I C D A Y 2 0 1 1 , P R O G R A M SProgram layout and photos by Dr. Sean Cornell

Programs Schedule: August 25, 26, & 27, 2011P A G E 3Time Activity Location(s)Thursday4:00 p.m.Thursday5:30 p.m.Opening Session & Convocation CeremonyYou Have a Choice: You Have a Voice – Get Connected!This is a required event for all new students. It may be viewed onlineby parents by going to www.ship.edu/Academic_Day and followingthe links.Dinner & Peer Group Meetings as Designated by Fall WelcomeWeek Schedule & Orientation TeamLuhrs Performing ArtsCenterReisner Dining HallFriday8:15 a.m.Friday9:15 a.m.Friday10:15 a.m.to 1:40 p.m.Friday10:15 a.m.Friday11:10 a.m.Friday12:05 p.m.Academic Day Conference Keynote Address Program (Required)Who are you? What music and sports teams do you like? Come findout who the other 2,300 new students are, where they come from andwhat they like.Meet , Once Again, Your Academic Deans (Required)Seriously, this is important! Your Deans are important resources tohelp you with your academic concerns. Regardless of your major andcollege, your Academic Deans will assist you in finding your Voice andoutlining your Choices so that you can be successful.Student Research & YouTake a look at some of the posters prepared by current students for ourCelebration of Student Research Program held this past spring. Posterswill be displayed for you to peruse and hopefully to inspire you toengage in your own research in short order.New Student Conference Session # 1Go to the room of the sessions that you registered for online. See youremail for your confirmed schedule. Use the ensuing pages to help findthe location of your sessions.New Student Conference Session # 2Go to the room of the sessions that you registered for online. See youremail for your confirmed schedule. Use the ensuing pages to help findthe location of your sessions.New Student Conference Session # 3Go to the room of the sessions that you registered for online. See youremail for your confirmed schedule. Use the ensuing pages to help findthe location of your sessions.Memorial AuditoriumArts & Sciences—CUB MPRBusiness—Old Main ChapelEducation & HumanServices—Tuscarora RoomUndeclared—MemorialAuditoriumDauphin Humanities CenterFish Bowl AreaVarious locations aroundcampusVarious locations aroundcampusVarious locations aroundcampusFriday1:00 p.m.New Student Conference Session # 4Go to the room of the sessions that you registered for online. See youremail for your confirmed schedule. Use the ensuing pages to help findthe location of your sessions.Various locations aroundcampusSchedule continued on next page...A C A D E M I C D A Y 2 0 1 1 , P R O G R A M S

P A G E 4Programs Schedule Continued.Time Activity Location(s)Friday1:50 to 2:50p.m.Friday3:00 to 5:00p.m.Friday3:00 to 5:00p.m.Friday5:00 p.m.Friday9:15 to10:30 p.m.Saturday7:30 a.m.Saturday8:30 a.m. tonoon ornoon to4:00 p.m.Sunday6:30 to 8:00p.m.Shades and Shapes of Ship (Required)Celebrate and embrace the diversity of our community, faculty, staff,and students. Become aware of the diversity of your new communityand think about ways we can all use our voices and choices to celebrateand value our uniqueness.Ship Connect: Service Learning Partnerships: Phase I MeetingDid you sign up to volunteer? We hope so. Here is your chance tomeet the rest of the students and faculty/staff/community partners asyou make plans for your service-learning projects. Don’t miss out!This is awesome and a great way to start building your resume!Academic Resources for SuccessTake an opportunity to learn about the library and the Learning Centerand all of their resources. Library and Learning Center Facultyand Staff will guide library orientation mini-sessions to help you findall of the resources (electronic and in print) you are going to need.DinnerSeason 4 Soccer Match: Students vs. Faculty & StaffThe faculty-staff team have a 2:0:1 record against new students. Wehope you will come out to play, cheer, and otherwise goad on the facultyand your peers as we have a great time playing soccer. Join us!Breakfast for Ship Connect Service Learning Students OnlyStudents who signed up for service-learning projects and who participatedin Phase I sessions Friday are encouraged to grab a quickbreakfast snack before going out to your service activities.Ship Connect: Service Learning Partnerships: Phase II MeetingsService-Learning participants will meet their groups at the assignedtime and location (as discussed at the Phase I meeting Friday).Please check your Fall Welcome Week Schedule for all other activities.These are all worthwhile for all students, regardless of whether youare a commuter, a transfer student, or a resident student. There areevents for all of you.Evening with the OrchestraIf you are interested in the orchestra and if you play orchestra instruments,you are encouraged to come to this program in the LPAC Auditorium.Bring your instruments!CUB Multipurpose RoomCUB Multipurpose RoomLehman LibraryReisner Dining HallDavid See FieldRobb Sports Complex(behind the police station).Burd Run Pavilion(Near Fogelsonger Road)As assignedLuhrs Performing Arts CenterAuditoriumMondayAugust 29,2011Classes Begin! Good Luck & Have a Great Semester.Good choices pay huge dividends in the end, start well and you willend well.A C A D E M I C D A Y 2 0 1 1 , P R O G R A M S

Academic Day Conference SessionsP A G E 5Welcome fromthe ConferenceProgram Chairs:Dr. Misty Knight,Dr. EucabethOdhiambo, &Dr. AshleySeibertWelcome to Shippensburg University and toAcademic Day 2011!The theme for this year’s program reminds us allthat, “You have a Choice…You have a Voice!”Whether you are a new first year student or atransfer student, we encourage you to voice thosechoices as you progress through the orientationsessions. The events scheduled during AcademicDay will help you set forth on your journey at Shipfor the next years of your education and personaldevelopment. As you attend the scheduled eventsand select the sessions of your interest, you willfind a number of faculty, staff, and students whowill share information that will help you get startedin the right direction. We are here to assist you asyou make this vital transition and we want you totake advantage of all of the provided opportunities.Please refer to your Academic Day ConferenceRegistration schedule to identify the locations forall portions of the conference program. You havethe opportunity to select a number of programsthat interest you. Should you have any problems orquestions, please notify a member of the orientationteam: volunteers, faculty members, or staffwho will be happy to assist you.Conference Program Chairs: Dr. Misty Knight, Dr.Eucabeth Odhiambo, & Dr. Ashley SeibertSession Topical AreasBuilding Abbreviations—You’ll Need ThemCUBDHCFSCGRHHGHFHLLLPACGBLMCTRLHSPHSRHCeddia Union BuildingDauphin Humanities CenterFranklin Science CenterJohn H. Grove HallHenderson GymHeiges Field HouseEzra Lehman LibraryLuhrs Performing Arts CenterLuhrs ElementaryMath/Computing Technologies CenterRowland HallShippen HallShearer HallTo guide your first steps within academia...Conference presentations have been grouped into 3 complementary categories. We have recommended thatyou register for one presentation in each of the categories. If you did not register in time, please go to a sessionof your interest.A—College Life: Transition to Your New Life: outlines opportunities you will find on campus to maximizeyour education and addresses a wide range of issues you might be experiencing in your new college life.B – College Skills: Get Prepared for Classes: helps you understand what the expectations are for collegestudents and provides you with a number of strategies and skills to achieve success in your studies.C – General Topics: exposes you to a variety of academic opportunities subjects, disciplines and shows youwhat research means in various academic fields.A C A D E M I C D A Y 2 0 1 1 , P R O G R A M S

P A G E 6Conference Sessions 1 & 2A - College Life: Transition to Your New LifeGetting Involved in Environmental Initiatives on Campus Dr. HeatherSahli, Biology and Dr. Curt Zaleski, Chemistry, FSC 156In this session we will discuss the environmental initiatives taking place onShippensburg's campus and highlight ways you can get involved.I Never Met Anyone Who Believed That! Rev. Janice Bye, Spiritual Center:United Campus Ministries, SRH 109Are you looking forward to meeting people who have different faith perspectivesfrom you? Would you like to learn how to have a productive discussionwith people you don’t agree with? Join us for a time to discover ways to shareyour beliefs and learn about others in a respectful way!Leadership is NOT a Popularity Contest: Becoming an UG Leader Dr.Corinne Eisenhart, Education Leadership, SPH 160This interactive session will focus on the attitudes, skills, and ethics of leadership.Students will build an awareness of the attributes of a leader by comparingand contrasting leadership with popularity. Applying this knowledge totheir own lives, participants will reflect on how the decisions they make asShippensburg University students will determine if they refine their skills asleaders or simply seek popularity.Experimenting on Yourself: Writing as a Tool for Inquiry Dr. Tom Crochunis,English, DHC 202In this session, I will feature the role of writing and media as tools for inquiry,not just as ways of presenting concluded research. Part of the session willfeature examples of some of my first-year students' work on research projects.In some of these projects, students made small changes in their livesand studied their effects for 30 days while also researching through othersources some of the issues that emerged. In others, students investigatedtopics of personal interest related to their potential careers, using the processesof reading and writing to discover details of what their future workmight involve. I will talk about my own interest in using writing and theatricalperformance to investigate questions in my scholarly field, theatre history.Throughout the session, I will involve students in short writing activities to getthem working with writing as a tool for self-investigation. Students shouldcome away from the session understanding that, in college, writing is not justan output of learning but a tool for learning.Information Technology and Your Future Career Dr. Viet Dao, Accountingand MIS, GRH 302We will discuss the role that Information Technology (IT) plays in helpingorganizations and businesses to operate and succeed in the 21st centuryeconomy, and for college students preparing for their future careers. Someintroduction to MIS majors to students who are interested in careers thatfocus on using IT to solve business problems.B - College Skills: Get Prepared for ClassesCreative Writing Dr. Neil Connelly, English, and Dr. Kim van Alkemade,English, DHC 208Creative writing expands the mind and enriches the soul. This session willexplore the many opportunities for students to study fiction, poetry, and nonfiction,both inside the classroom and beyond.Developing Research and Writing Projects as an Undergraduate Dr.Laurie Cella, English, and Dr. Wendy Becker, Management, DHC 310In this session, two professors - one from English, one from Management -will talk about how they conduct independent writing projects with students.Many of these projects lead to successful student publications. Come to thissession to learn about the benefits of writing projects and how you can find amentor for your writing and research interests.What It Takes to be a Successful Accounting Student Dr. Patricia Patrick,Accounting and MIS, GRH 306Have you ever wondered what you can do with a degree in accounting? Studentsoften have the wrong impression about accounting. They think it is abunch of boring rules followed by a bunch of nerds. In fact, a degree in accountingcan open doors for you in a wide variety of areas, including auditing,forensic accounting, cost accounting, tax accounting, general accounting, theregulatory environment, and teaching. There is an extremely high demand foraccountants because every organization needs accountants and not everyoneis cut out to be one. The curriculum is not hard, but it does require studentswith good study skills and basic skills in math and reading. Accounting offersmany exciting career paths and the job placement process is more streamlinedfor accounting majors than any other major on campus. Accountingmajors interview on campus in October of their senior years and receive theirjob offers in November, a full school year before graduation! Most accountingmajors also get internships in accounting. Come learn about exciting careersin accounting and what it takes to be a successful accounting student.A C A D E M I C D A Y 2 0 1 1 , P R O G R A M S

P A G E 7Conference Sessions 1 & 2 ContinuedLearning Strategies for Academic Survival Dr. Karen Johnson, AcademicSuccess, LL 134This workshop will help students learn a variety of strategies to help themexperience success in college. Topics will encompass goal setting, studentbehaviors, learning strategies, time management, and support systems oncampus. In this workshop, practical tips for success in college will be presentedin an engaging, interactive format.C – General TopicsBeyond the Borders…on a Shoestring Budget! Dr. Dorlisa Minnick,Social Work & Gerontology, SPH 370There are many ways to expand your learning beyond the classroom, includingexperiences abroad. Studying abroad most commonly provides youwith academic credit for courses taken while in a host country. However,this format may not be feasible or desired by all students. So come andlearn about alternatives. Dr. Minnick will share her experiences in Centraland South America and how you can save money without sacrificing the'learning' that occurs through immersion in another language and culture.Bong Hits 4 Jesus Dr. Steven Lichtman, Political Science, GRH 202In 2002, a high school student in Juneau, Alaska was suspended by hisschool for displaying a banner that said Bong Hits 4 Jesus as the OlympicTorch relay was passing through town. Five years later, the United StatesSupreme Court upheld the suspension, saying that a high school has broadrights to restrict student speech that contradicts the school's educationalmission (such as an anti-drug policy). As you make the transition fromhigh school to college life, your rights and responsibilities as a student anda scholar have changed. Come learn about this famous case, about theFirst Amendment, and about what freedom of speech and freedom ofthought mean on a college campus.Famous Native American Proverbs Dr. Toru Sato, Psychology, FSC 336This session will consist of a discussion of some Native American proverbsand how these messages might apply to all areas of our everyday livesincluding academics, family/community life and career.Introduction to the Luhrs Library and the Grace B. Luhrs UniversityElementary Lab School Dr. Michelle Foreman, GBLUES Luhrs Library,Luhrs Library ClassroomJoin the elementary and secondary education librarian in an exploration ofthe university's pre-K through 8 collection of children's literature and nonfiction.Learn more about different leveling systems for developing readersand how to select titles that meet the needs of your education or youngadult literature courses. The 9th-12th grade literary collection and theuniversity's textbook, media, and kit collection that are housed in the Lehmanlibrary will also be discussed. This session will culminate in a quicktour of the university's laboratory elementary school and an exploration ofhow it meets the needs of university students for community service,classroom involvement, and observation opportunities.Mathematical Models Dr. Ben Galluzzo, Mathematics, MCT 265Mathematics is commonly used to interpret and solve a great variety ofreal world problems. In this presentation, we will look at simulations usedto describe situations in finance, groundwater management and the spreadof infectious disease in order to gain better insight into what it means tocreate a mathematical model. No knowledge of college-level mathematicsis needed to understand the talk.The Mathematics of Puzzles and Games Dr. Doug Ensley, Mathematics,MCT 262This presentation will show how serious mathematical research topics havegrown out of frivolous puzzles and games throughout history. Anyone interestedin new mathematics or old puzzles and games is welcome to attend.Undergraduate Research at Ship! Dr. Blandine Mitaut, Modern Languages,Mr. Greg Ahlswede, Student, and Ms. Felicia Franklin, Student,RLH 101Undergraduate Students too can do research! Come learn about the benefitsof research and how you can get involved. In this session, a professorwill talk about how she conducted research projects with her students, andtwo students will discuss the research projects they engaged in and theoutcomes of their research.A C A D E M I C D A Y 2 0 1 1 , P R O G R A M S

P A G E 8Conference Sessions 1 & 2 ContinuedThe Nigerian vs. the U.S. Classroom: Important Lessons forShip Students Dr. Joseph Zume, Geography-Earth Science, SRH107As one who has been educated both in Nigeria and in the UnitedStates, and one who has also taught at the college level in bothcountries, I have unique experiences to share with Ship students,both from the perspective of an instructor and that of a student,which, I believe, students will benefit from.Opportunities in Music and Theatre Arts at Ship Dr. Mark Hartman,Dr. Margaret Lucia, Dr. Blaine Shover, Dr. Dennis Ritz, Dr.Paul Leitner, and Mr. Fred Dade, Music and Theatre Arts, LPAC 225Faculty from the Department of Music and Theatre Arts will describecourses, ensembles, and productions within the department. Therewill be time for questions so that students can sort out how theybest can utilize the resources provided by the university's professionalperforming arts faculty.The Professional Management of a Supply Chain: A CaseStudy of Santa Claus Dr. Ian Langella, Finance and Supply ChainManagement, GRH 308Supply chain management has emerged due to the realization thatcompetition today is between supply chains, not individual firms.Supply chain management requires coordination between supplychain partners. It also involves concentrating on core competenceand allowing supply chain partners to more efficiently add value atdifferent stages of the supply chain. The supply chain of SantaClaus, his elves, and their supply chain partners provide an interestingcase example, offering much insight into the field. Participantswill be entertained while being shown examples of professionalmanagement of value added processes in a very seasonal business.Travel, Learn and Live Abroad: Incorporating Study AbroadInto Your Academic Plan Mrs. Mary Burnett, Dean of Students,Student Affairs, and Ms. Jennifer Johnson, Class of 2012, RLH 200Join us to learn the basic information you need in order to spend aportion of your SHIP degree studying in a foreign country. All majorsare invited and encouraged to attend. Ms. Jennifer Johnson,Ship senior and Spanish language major, will share her personaljourney in two very different countries, South Korea in 2009 andArgentina in 2010.Conference Sessions 3 & 4A - College Life: Transition to Your New Life5 Tips for Adjusting to College Life Dr. Ashley Seibert, Psychology,FSC 226During this fun and interactive session, students will receive tipsabout adjusting to college life ranging from dealing with stress tostudy skills.Coming Back to School: Life as a Non-traditional Student Dr.Alice Armstrong, Computer Science, MCT 164Not so concerned about the consequences of getting caught with afake ID? Already know how to do your own laundry? Not planningon rushing a fraternity or sorority to get your social life started?Come join our panel discussion with other non-traditional undergrads.We will be talking about issues that matter to returning studentssuch as classroom dynamics, finding friends and study partners,resources for returning students, and balancing school withother life, work, and family demands.Make time. You have choices for what you do with your time.For every hour of in class time, you are responsible for at least 2hours of work outside of class. That means each week you shoulddevote at least 6 hours (for a 3-credit class) to that class. If youare carrying a 15.0 credit load this means you should devote atleast 30 hours outside of class to studying, reading, preparing forexams., etc. When you don’t make time, it is unlikely you will dowell and is a consequence of your decisions.Coping with the Pressures of Alcohol, Drugs, and Pharma(ADP) on Campus Dr. Todd Whitman, Counseling, GRH 101This presentation will provide a forum for a frank, open discussionabout alcohol, drugs, and pharma use on campus. This dialogue willnot be preachy or focus on scare tactics, but will instead provide anopportunity for students to discuss facts and perceptions about thistopic. The overall emphasis of this presentation is harm reduction aswell as teaching students how to make informed decisions aboutwhether to use or not use.Don’t Be a Weiner: Make Your Apologies Meaningful Dr. MistyL. Knight, Human Communication Studies, DHC 208This session will explore my research in self-defense rhetoric of publicfigures and apply those findings to practical applications in theattendees' interpersonal relationships. We will examine a variety ofhigh-profile public apologies and talk about the flaws found in thoseapologies. Next, we will talk about the positive and negative motivationsto apologize. Finally, I will discuss the steps to an appropriateapology to heal relationships.Strategies for Success in Working Groups and Teams Dr. RichardA. Knight, Human Communication Studies, DHC 310Many undergraduate classes list a group or team project as a majorassignment. While students often complain about group work, it is anecessary part of learning to work effectively and to communicateas a team member, a skill highly valued by employers. This sessionwill help incoming students to understand the basics of succeedingwhen communicating with in-class work groups in order to helpthem accomplish course objectives as well as to complete groupassignments more effectively.Student Veterans and Students who get Veterans Benefitsfrom Parents: Open Session Mr. Robert Smith, Dean of Students,Student Affairs and Mr. Max Morelock, Student and President ofStudent Veterans of America (SVA), SRH 109A C A D E M I C D A Y 2 0 1 1 , P R O G R A M S

Conference Sessions 3 & 4 ContinuedP A G E 9Undergraduate Research Opportunities Dr. Marc Renault, Mathematics,and Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward, History and Philosophy, MCT 258In this session, two professors - one from math, one from history - will talkabout how they have conducted independent research projects with students.Also, students will discuss research projects they engaged in and the outcomesof their research. Come learn about the benefits of research and howyou can get involved.B - College Skills: Get Prepared for ClassesAcademic success does not come by accident. Successful students take controlof their educational journey. This presentation highlights 3 actions toenhance your potential for success: making appropriate decisions; getting themost out of academic advising; and, taking advantage of needed resources.C – General TopicsClasses at the Beach: Take a Class at Wallops Island Marine ScienceConsortium Dr. Pablo Delis, Biology, and Dr. Sean Cornell, Geography-EarthScience, FSC 356Ask Us Anything: Instant Answers and Research Guides Mr. AaronDobbs, Lehman Library, LL 106A demonstration and discussion of library-based tools for finding appropriateacademic research sources for assignment completion.Brain Games: Learn How Your Brain Works So You Can Study MoreEffectively Dr. Tom Frielle, Chemistry, FSC 108The talk will center on how the brain allows us to learn from a neurochemistry/biochemicalperspective. The presentation will then segue into 1 or 2 active,hands-on demonstrations of how we learn, such as serial position (thedepth of understanding being dependent on the order of the learning tasks)and depth of learning (the depth of understanding is related to the depth ofthe processing during the learning process). I will then sum up by suggestingdifferent learning strategies that are suggested by what students havedemonstrated in the hands-on activities.How to Get the Most Out of Your World History Course! Dr. CatherineClay, History, DHC 202The title says it all!Mathematical Road Blocks Dr. Debbie Gochenaur, Mathematics, MCT 265Whether you have deep anxiety about taking a required mathematics course,have a mathematics learning disability, or just plain old do not like math,come join us for a discussion on techniques for helping you make your Shippensburgmath experience as successful and enjoyable as possible.Preparing for Global Citizenship: How to Learn a New Language atShip! Dr. Blandine Mitaut, Modern Languages, José González, Student, andBenjamin Ciccarone, Student, RLH 101Students in this day and age need to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, andskills allowing them to function beyond their cultural borders and communities.The fastest and most efficient way to learn to appreciate cultural diversity,understand other cultures and be open to the world is to develop the abilityto speak one or more languages besides one’s native idiom. And you maystart at any age! Whether you already speak more than one language, studieda language in high school or are new to languages altogether, this session willexplain how languages at Ship prepare you to be an active global, multiculturalcitizen of the 21st century. It will also explain how language study differsfrom other disciplines and give you strategies to be successful in your languageclasses at Ship -- language requirement and beyond.Ever thought about taking a class at the beach? While here at Shippensburg,you can. Ship is a member of the Marine Science Consortium who operates aresidential facility near Chincoteague Virginia. So if you want a hands-onlearning experience in the field, there is no better opportunity! whether youare a science major or not, there are opportunities for everyone, so come findout how you can take advantage of this opportunity.Education Outside of the Box…How to Get Smart While Getting Dirty!Ms. Veronica Woodlief, Graduate Student, Department of Geography & EarthScience, SRH 107Current graduate student Veronica Woodlief will share her experiences as anundergraduate at Shippensburg, the majority of which was spent in ‘the field’.As a non-traditional transfer student, Veronica wanted something more thanwhat was offered in the classroom alone. Luckily, Shippensburg offers manyopportunities to learn in a wide variety of settings, including the Florida Keys,the Netherlands Antilles, and coastal Virginia, to name a few. Come to thissession if getting your hands dirty while getting your education sounds likefun to you!The Honors Program at Ship Ms. Jennifer Hoover, Honors Program and Mr.Nathan Barr, Honors Program, DHC 204The Honors Program is open to high-achieving students of all majors. Benefitsinclude priority scheduling, small Honors courses, and scholarships for researchand study abroad. This session is intended for students not currentlyenrolled in the program who are interested in learning more about the opportunitiesand application process. The Honors Program organizes major service-learning projects such as Reach Out, an initiative to enhance education in theDominican Republic and Ship Trip. Current Honors students will share theirexperiences helping with service projects, attending conferences, and studyingabroad!IT Services @ Ship Mr. Jamie Rhine, Information Technologies and Services(ITS), and Mr. John VandeBrake, ITS, MCT 158Learn about the range of IT Services offered at Ship, including the StudentInformation System (SIS), Student Help Desk, ResNet, SU Alert text messaging,computer labs, online file space, printing, wireless access, and more. Thissession will teach you everything you need to know when it comes to computingon campus!Memory and Mindfulness Dr. Angela Bartoli, Psychology, and Dr. Lea Adams,Psychology, FSC 228Professors Are Not From Mars Dr. Sara Grove, Political Science, and Dr.Lynn Baynum, Teacher Education, SPH 224This session will help students understand how their memory works and howbeing mindful aids in learning and memory.Students rarely know about how professors become professors. A panel offaculty members will discuss their undergraduate experiences and share theirthoughts about how to succeed academically.Strategies of Self-Directed Learning in the Internet Environment Dr.Han Liu, Teacher Education, SPH 230There are tremendous opportunities that make self-directed learning convenient,effective, and efficient as the Internet provides more and more highquality learning resources and tools for college students, such as OCW (OpenCourse Ware) and OERs (Open Educational Resources). The Internet is alsocreating diverse engaging learning environments for the digital natives. Thispresentation will help millennial learners to apply self-directed learning strategiesto enhance and facilitate the mastery of their college subject content andskills, and enrich their academic well-being in general.Taking Control of Your Academic Success Dr. Stephen O. Wallace, CoordinatorAdvising Development, SPH 250Students Interested in Studying Abroad Dr. Kurt Kraus, Counseling &International Studies, and Dr. Gretchen Pierce, History & International Studies,SHP 220Ship faculty who havestudied internationallywill share their learningexperiences. They willdescribe their adventuresabroad and how theseexperiences influencedtheir development asscholars, professors, andpeople.A C A D E M I C D A Y 2 0 1 1 , P R O G R A M S

P A G E 10Ship Connect Service-Learning ProjectsWelcome to the Second Annual Service-Learning Project Day!Many of you may have participated in community service duringhigh school, so you may wonder why Shippensburg University placesso much importance in service-learning. Service-learning goesbeyond community service by providing powerful educational learningexperiences for those involved. Classroom lectures are certainlyessential components of your academic training, but examining authenticproblems and issues in the field as well helps learning comealive! Service-learning is one part of your education that will allowyou to gain knowledge in your discipline and experience deeperlearning while making valued contributions to the community. Lastyear’s freshmen students found this event to be a worthwhile investmentof their time. You won’t want to miss this opportunity tobuild positive connections to your new university community in afun learning environment!Co-chairs: Dr. Karen Johnson and Dr. Gretchen PierceA Game of Basketball with People of Different AbilitiesThis is an ideal service project for students of every major, but students fromSocial Work may find it particularly appealing! Come and enjoy a game ofbasketball with a team of people who have different abilities at SouthamptonTownship Park in Shippensburg. This service activity offers the opportunity tointeract with people who have different abilities and enjoy a good game ofbasketball. This group of basketball players, who are very welcoming to Shipstudents, includes individuals of both genders from ages 13 and up. Don’tdelay in registering for this event as only ten students will be able to participate!For additional information about this venture, contact Dr. Marita Flaglerat mnflagler@ship.edu or Dr. Cheryl Zaccagnini at chzacc@ship.edu.Senior Center Lemonade SocialIf you are interested in social work, sociology, or psychology, have stronginterpersonal skills and like helping people, this service-learning project is foryou. Luther Ridge residential home will host a lemonade social for its residentson August 27 at 2:00 PM. By volunteering, you will be able to interactwith senior citizens, learn about their life experiences, and understand howcommunity relations work at a residential home. For more information, contactDr. José Ricardo at jgrica@ship.edu.Burd Run Stream Clean-UpIf you are interested in getting your hands dirty with an environmental cleanupproject, then this activity is for you! We will spend a morning cleaning upa section of Burd Run, a small stream that runs through the Ship campus.This stream and a nearby wetland were recently restored, and students atShippensburg have been helping to keep it clean ever since. It is a beautifularea with lots of wildlife and an interpretive trail that explains important aspectsof stream and wetland ecology. This project will appeal to students withan interest in environmentalism. Since the environmental ethic spans acrossall disciplines, all majors/programs are welcome. This project is led by Dr.Claire Jantz, the faculty advisor for SU's environmental club, and current officersfrom the environmental club will also be out helping. This will give newstudents the chance to learn more about the environmental club and environmentalinitiatives on campus. For more information, Dr. Jantz can be reachedat cajant@ship.edu.Brighten Up Katie's PlaceAre you interested in helping people? Do you want to know more about thesocial services that are available in Shippensburg? Want to be part of an excitingnew venture that will help serve community members and offer aunique partnership with the university? Come help brighten up Katie’s Place!We need help painting, cleaning and generally helping to “spruce up” Katie’sPlace, an former bakery building that is now a central spot for social andyouth services on Penn Street in Shippensburg. You’ll have the chance tomeet community members who currently work out of the building to providemuch needed services to families such as fresh produce and financial assistance.Someday when the building is renovated and serving as a central spotfor social services and youth services, you can say, “I was part of that!” Foradditional information, contact Dr. Liz Fisher at eafish@ship.edu.Community Sustainability at the Corn FestivalAs part of a new initiative to form a Shippensburg University Labor Center,the purpose of our project is to explore community sustainability as exemplifiedby the Annual Shippensburg Corn Festival. This annual festival attractsthousands of visitors and over 300 vendors. During this project you will spendtime at the Corn Festival interacting with vendors and observing and/or samplingtheir merchandise. You will record your observations of the Festival andalso responses to selected questions that you can ask vendors and attendeesof the Corn Festival. You will help generate questions which is somethingresearchers do in many disciplines including business and psychology. Severalissues will be raised such as the importance of the Corn Festival to the localeconomy as well as to individual vendor(s), comparing Corn Festival foodvendors to corporate fast food (on aspects such as price, ingredients, sustainability,etc.), and making similar comparisons among product vendors. Fromthis project, students will be able to form a body of research necessary toestablish a new Labor Center on campus. For more information contact Management& Marketing Professor Dr. Jerry Carbo atjacarbo@ship.edu or Psychology Professor Dr. Steve Haase atsjhaas@ship.edu.Starting a Bluebird TrailInterested in birds? Want to learn more about bluebirds? This project willteach you about Eastern Bluebirds, conservation threats and how ordinarypeople are helping these birds rebound. You will have an opportunity to helpplace nest boxes around campus after determining what makes a good nestbox location. If you are a Biology, Earth Science, or an Undecided major whojust enjoys working outside, then this project is for you! For more information,please contact Dr. Nathan Thomas at nethomas@ship.edu.A C A D E M I C D A Y 2 0 1 1 , P R O G R A M SVoter Registration DriveCome learn about voter registration in Pennsylvania and Shippensburg, getinvolved with other students, and meet both young and old borough residentsat the 2011 Corn Festival. Understand the need for student awareness andcivic engagement, and work to fight complacency. A thriving democracy requiresan active citizenry! Join us in creating a successful voter registrationdrive. This service learning project will interest:-those who are curious about grassroots political movements, whether TeaParty Libertarian, Left-Wing Democrat, or anywhere in between.-those who want to get engaged in making a better world, whether throughactivism in education, the environment, the economy, foreign affairs, GBLTissues, you name it.What’s that slogan? “You’ve got a VOICE, you’ve got a CHOICE.” Helpingpeople, town or gown, to register to vote, offers everyone a choice as fellowcitizens. We will go over the basics of voter registration as a community service,and then have fun at the Corn Festival, meeting people and offeringthem this service. For more information, contact Dr. Katy Clay atcbclay@ship.edu.Assist Shippensburg’s PMI Pregnancy Resource CenterJoin Roxanne Dennis, SU's Catholic Campus Minister, and Robin Kell, Directorof the Shippensburg PMI Pregnancy Resource Center, on a community servicemission at the Pregnancy Resource Center. This ministry is within walkingdistance of Ship's campus and full of opportunities for service! Students willparticipate in organizing inventory and providing a thorough spring cleaning ofthe center. This project would provide insight into the challenges faced byorganizations that are working with limited resources and ways they are ableto meet community needs. A maximum of 15 students will be allowed for thisproject. For more information on this service-learning project opportunitycontact Roxanne at rmdenn@ship.edu or Robin Kell at pmiship@gmail.com.How Big is a Cornfest Crowd?Last year comedians Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart hosted the “Rally toRestore Sanity and/or Fear” in front of a large crowd of people on the NationalMall. However, estimates of crowd size were greatly varied; CBS news reportedthat 215,000 people attended, while the hosts of Myth Busters estimatedthe crowd to be 150,000 and others said attendance may have barely reached100,000. Why are these numbers so different? Is it really that hard to countpeople? Work on this project and you can find out for yourself. Math, ComputerScience, and Accounting majors may be interested in this project whichwill focus on investigating how many people actually attend Shippensburg’sAnnual Cornfest through the use of various crowd size calculation methods.After collecting data, we will compare answers, discuss how and why differentapproximations (may) exist and what the numbers tell us about the effect ofthis event on the community. Dr. Ben Galluzzo can provide additional informationat bjgalluzzo@ship.edu.

P A G E 1 1New Student Pledge:As a student of Shippensburg University, I pledge to:Uphold the highest level ofcitizenSHIPand integrity,both on and off campus, andaccept the responsibility ofacademic honesty;Contribute to and help sus-tain this learning communityby respecting its diversity andits physical environment;Service-Learning Projects ContinuedLiterary Council CarnivalEducation, English, sociology or psychology majors, this service activity will appeal toyou! The LIU 12 Franklin County Literacy Council will be hosting a literacy carnival andawareness event during the Corn Fest on August 27 th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This literacyevent will kick-off Literacy Month with enjoyable family activities. Student volunteersare needed to help with supervising games, serving food, passing out free books, andreading to children. A variety of games such Ring Toss, Duck Pond, and Go Fish will offerparents and children a welcome break during the Corn Fest. The Literacy Council anticipatesbetween 200 and 300 participants will attend this event. A maximum of 15 studentswill be allowed for this project. For more information, contact Dr. Laurie Cella atljcella@ship.edu or Dr. Karen Johnson atkgjohnson@ship.eduNature Trail Program InstallationDo you enjoy working with plants or helping other people learn about nature? If you likeworking outdoors and serving the community through an education initiative, this serviceactivity is for you! Take this opportunity to work with your fellow students to install aseries of plant identification tags along the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail and Burd RunStream Corridor. These markers will help community members, especially school children,learn more about the plant life in our area. For more information, contact Dr. SeanCornell at srcornell@ship.edu or Dr. Heather Sahli at hfsahli@ship.edu.A Future at ShippensburgAre you considering pursuing a Modern Languages major, an International Studies orEthnic Studies minor, or a Latin American Studies Certificate? If so, you may want to joina project with a group of students of Latino and Haitian origins who will spend the day atShippensburg University. First they will be given an introduction in the Modern LanguagesDepartment that will emphasize the importance of college education, the value of theirheritage languages, and terminology related to life at a university. Then they will meetwith someone from admissions to explain how to be admitted at the university--grades,procedures, whom to contact. Finally they will be given a tour of campus. They will beoffered a picnic lunch and will then proceed to the football game. For more information,contact Dr. Agnes Ragone at acrago@ship.edu.Learn from faculty, coaches,staff, mentors, and fellow stu-dents as I prepare for a life ofcontinued learning andgrowth;Participate actively in all academicendeavors, both inand out of the classroom, andpursue activities that expandmy learning networks;Help to foster a climate of izenSHIP, , leaderSHIP, , andscholarSHIP;Maintain a healthy mind andbody, and encourage others toaspire to the high standards ofpersonal and academic life atShippensburg University.cit-

ALMA MATERBy Harriet Shelley Freeby, 1893In the dear old Cumberland Valley,‘Neath the glowing skyProudly stands our Alma Mater,On a hilltop highSwell the chorus ever louder,We’ll be true to youHail to thee our Alma Mater,Dear old Red and Blue‘Mid the waving golden cornfields,Just beyond the townStand the ivy-covered buildings,As the sun goes downSwell the chorus ever louder,We’ll be true to youHail to thee our Alma Mater,Dear old Red and BlueWhen we leave our Alma Mater,We will praise her nameEver live to raise the standards,Of her glorious fameSwell the chorus ever louder,We’ll be true to youHail to thee our Alma Mater.