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2/9/2012	2010 alumna is director of communications for state representative Jamie Inferrera, who graduated in 2010 with a B.A. in journalism and mass communication, discusses how her Point Park education helped get her to where she is in her career today.
2/9/2012	Point Park University Announces New Board of Trustees Appointments Point Park University has announced the election of two candidates for membership on the Board of Trustees: Julie A. Lyda and David J. Peart.
2/9/2012	The REP stages world premiere of 'Mid-Strut' The REP, Point Park University’s professional theatre company, presents the world premiere of Mid-Strut at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Feb. 3 – 19.
1/30/2012	Accounting and SAEM Double Major Lands Job at PricewaterhouseCoopers Meet Katie Mehall, a tax associate at PriceWaterhouseCoopers who double majored in accounting and SAEM at Point Park.
1/30/2012	M.B.A. Program Director Archish Maharaja Conducts Education Information Sessions in India Maharaja spoke to more than 250 senior students and faculty members.
1/27/2012	Assistant Professor Dwight Hines to Discuss the Anthropology of Modernity on Feb. 7 Global Cultural Studies Assistant Professor Dwight Hines, Ph.D., will give a lecture on “The Anthropology of Modernity: The Colonization of Culture and the Culture of Colonization."
1/26/2012	Point Park hosts Speaking Light photographic arts lecture Jan. 27 The Speaking Light event will celebrate the work of Patrick Millard, artist, curator and Point Park educator who passed away unexpectedly in December.
1/25/2012	Alumni profile: Adam Meys, entertainment technician for Disney's Finding Nemo - The Musical Adam Meys, a 2007 stage management graduate, is entertainment technician for Finding Nemo-The Musical at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
1/24/2012	Professor named editor of Electronic News journal Associate Professor Anthony Moretti, Ph.D. is editor of Electronic News, a quarterly journal devoted to advancing knowledge and understanding news disseminated through electronic media platforms.
1/21/2012	Point Park operating on 10 a.m. start on Jan. 21 Due to Inclement Weather Classes that begin at 10 a.m. or later will be in session. Essential personnel are to report as scheduled.
1/20/2012	Faculty profile: Tatyana Dumova, associate professor of multimedia Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the School of Communication. She teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in multimedia and mass communication.
1/20/2012	Marvin Hamlisch: The Art of Music in Film Point Park welcomes legendary artist, Marvin Hamlisch, as he provides personal insight into his award-winning work for the silver screen.
1/19/2012	Faculty member publishes book on global blogging Associate Professor Tatyana Dumova has published the edited book Blogging in the Global Society: Cultural, Political and Geographical Aspects.
1/19/2012	Graduate education alum implements curriculum and instruction expertise at Allegheny Intermediate Unit Meet Paul Cindric, a 2006 alum of Point Park's curriculum and instruction graduate program.
1/19/2012	Point Park honors Martin Luther King Jr. with annual Day of Dreams activities Point Park students, faculty and staff honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with activities and events on Jan. 16, and continuing throughout the week.
1/19/2012	School director's op-ed in Post-Gazette Steve Hallock, director of the School of Communication, wrote an op-ed on how to preserve mass transit systems.
1/18/2012	'Fat Beckett' named a top 10 production in Pittsburgh Fat Beckett, written by 2011 M.F.A. in acting graduates Gab Cody and Rita Reis, has been named one of the top 10 plays in 2011 by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
1/17/2012	Meet Natalya Goreva, Assistant Professor of Information Technology Natalya Goreva, Ph.D., has been teaching information technology and related classes in Point Park University's School of Business since 2008.
1/16/2012	President Hennigan Reflects on the Life and Contributions of George R. White Long-time supporter and Point Park University Trustee, George Rowland White, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
1/13/2012	PennDOT Secretary Visits Point Park, Learns Progress of Wood Street Corridor The Academic Village Initiative is a $240 million academic and economic development project that is reshaping this area of Downtown Pittsburgh.
1/13/2012	Point Park Will Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Through Activities All students, faculty and staff are invited to take part in events and activities honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16. Classes to be held.
1/11/2012	Biological Sciences Major Interns at National Aviary in Pittsburgh's Northside Point Park biology major Maria Fusco landed an internship with the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.
1/10/2012	Financial workshop to be held for dance, theatre students A free workshop discussing the financial basics performing artists need to know will be held Jan. 30 in the University Center.
1/10/2012	Student Profile: Michelle Labash, Management Services Major and Supervisor at Highmark Meet Michelle Labash, management services student at Point Park and a supervisor at Highmark.
1/10/2012	Student to compete in Miss America pageant School of Communication student Juliann Sheldon will represent Pennsylvania in the Miss America pageant Jan. 14.
1/9/2012	Winter 2012 Features From The Point Available Online Get a sneak preview of the Winter 2012 edition of The Point magazine!
1/6/2012	Point Park University Launches Center for Management Excellence Center for Management Excellence opens its doors to the business community in January 2012, offering diverse workplace educational opportunities.
1/4/2012	Cinema Showcase to be topic on WQED program The Jan. 7 episode of Filmmakers Corner on WQED will focus on the Point Park University Cinema Showcase.
1/3/2012	Alumni Profile: Nicole Perry, Civil Engineer Supervisor for PennDOT Civil engineering technology alumna Nicole Perry is a civil engineer supervisor for PennDOT.
1/3/2012	Rivers of Steel at Point Park University art exhibition extended through March 15 The exhibit features a selection of paintings, lithographs, photographs and sculptures, which all draw inspiration from the region’s steel industry and working rivers.
12/23/2011	Students on holiday break through January 13
12/22/2011	A Christmas Story of the Detective with the Golden Voice A Christmas story about Point Park alum, Ricky Manning, the detective with the golden voice
12/20/2011	Hamlisch shares personal insight, stories during workshop Marvin Hamlisch, Point Park's 2011 distinguished master artist in residence, provided personal insight into his work, creative process and career success during his Dec. 13 workshop The Works and Imagination of Marvin Hamlisch at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
12/16/2011	Dance students perform alongside swing band in twist on Christmas classic Student dancers describe the experience of dancing in Doug Bentz's The Jazz Nutcracker, which ran Dec. 9–11 and Dec. 16–18.
12/16/2011	Meet alumna Amber J. Farr, 2011 M.A. grad at Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Amber J. Farr is a 2011 graduate who currently works for the Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania.
12/15/2011	Students get unique opportunity to perform Shakespeare two ways During the fall 2011 semester, the Conservatory Theatre Company performed Illyria, a musical based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, which was then staged a few weeks later.
12/13/2011	Business Plan Contest Cultivates Students’ Entrepreneur Skills Finalists of the fourth annual Business Plan Contest presented their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of judges on Dec. 7 in the University Center’s GRW Theater.
12/13/2011	PR/ad student's team wins advertising competition Ryan Strength, a public relations and advertising senior at Point Park, was a member of the team that won the 2011 “The Pitch” competition, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Advertising Federation.
12/12/2011	Dance faculty member brings her outside experiences to classroom Kiesha Lalama, assistant professor of dance in the Conservatory of Performing Arts, recently choreographed works for Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble, and the movie, The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
12/12/2011	Intelligence and National Security Majors Host Spies in Black Ties event More than 80 students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests recently attended Point Park’s fifth annual Spies in Black Ties event hosted by intelligence and national security majors in the Society for Intelligence and National Security student group.
12/12/2011	Professor co-authors letter about America’s mental health manual Associate Professor Brent Robbins, Ph.D., co-authored a national letter by the Society for Humanistic Psychology that has brought thousands into the public debate about revisions to the “bible” of American psychiatry.
12/9/2011	MBA alum creates nonprofit “Beverly’s Birthdays” Point Park MBA alumna Meg Yunn was one of 10 people in the U.S. to receive $2,500 in seed money from Scholastic Media to establish Beverly’s Birthdays.
12/8/2011	Representatives from Hokkaido University of Education Visit Point Park Representatives from Hokkaido University of Education traveled across the world to visit Point Park and learn more about our SAEM program.
12/6/2011	Educational Administration Alumnus Appointed a Principal for Pittsburgh Public Schools Meet Adam Sikorski, an educational administration alumnus and principal for Pittsburgh Colfax K-8.
12/5/2011	Hamlisch to discuss his work, creative process during workshop Marvin Hamlisch, Point Park's distinguished master artist in residence, will provide personal insight into his work and creative process during his Dec. 13 workshop, "The Works and Imagination of Marvin Hamlisch."
12/5/2011	Point Park Information Technology and MBA Alumna Denice Withrow a Vice President at Bank of America Denise Withrow earned both a bachelor's degree in information technology and an MBA specializing in management information systems from Point Park.
12/1/2011	Quantum Theatre staging world premiere of play by two M.F.A. graduates Gab Cody and Rita Reis, 2011 graduates of Point Park University’s Master of Fine Arts in Acting program, are world premiering their play Fat Beckett Dec. 1-18.
11/30/2011	Learn How To Score the Interview! Presented by the Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing and The Career Development Center.
11/29/2011	'The Jazz Nutcracker' returns to Pittsburgh Playhouse Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company presents The Jazz Nutcracker Dec. 9–11 and Dec. 16–18 in the Rockwell Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
11/28/2011	Faculty member presents at National Communication Convention Tatyana Dumova, associate professor in the School of Communication, made two peer-reviewed research presentations at the National Communication Association convention in November.
11/27/2011	Conservatory Theatre Company to stage 'Twelfth Night' Show presented by Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company Dec. 9 – 18 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
11/23/2011	International MBA Students Discuss Why They Chose Point Park University MBA students Antie Sundari, Ragheed Muhra and Eleonora Candilera, whose native countries are Indonesia, Syria and Italy respectively, discuss why they chose Point Park to pursue their graduate degrees.
11/18/2011	Alumni Connect to Careers in Art Through MBA Classmates Charlene Bidula and Jessica Zamiska landed their positions at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art through the connections they made with fellow students in Point Park’s MBA degree program.
11/18/2011	Meet Alumna Charlene Bidula, Communications Specialist Bidula is a communications specialist for the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
11/18/2011	Meet Alumna Jessica Zamiska, Manager of Visitor Services Zamiska is the manager of visitor services at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
11/18/2011	Students on Thanksgiving Break; University Closed Thursday and Friday All University offices are closed on Nov. 24, and Nov. 25.
11/17/2011	Graduate student covers hearing for New York Times Leah Welch, a graduate assistant in the School of Communication, covered the federal court hearing of White House shooting suspect Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez for The New York Times.
11/17/2011	Point Park hosts photographic arts lecture Nov. 18 The Speaking Light featured artist, Filippo Tagliati, will discuss how his system of capturing images becomes a process of perception and intuition, followed by intensive post-process work.
11/14/2011	Funeral Service Major Interns at Medical Examiner’s Office Lin Webb is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in funeral service from Point Park University.
11/14/2011	Point Park University’s Global Cultural Studies Program Screens Film Nov. 15 On Tues., Nov. 15, Point Park University’s global cultural studies program presents the film Fresh.
11/11/2011	Auditions, interviews to be held in Atlanta on Dec. 4 The Conservatory of Performing Arts will be holding an off-campus audition and interview session in Atlanta for prospective cinema, dance and theatre students on Dec. 4.
11/11/2011	Conservatory Theatre Company presents 'Illyria' Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company presents Illyria at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Nov. 11-20 .
11/10/2011	Conservatory Dance Company presents four premieres Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company presents Contemporary Choreographers Nov. 11-13 and Nov. 18-20.
11/9/2011	Global Environmentalist Gives Inspiring Lecture at Point Park Vandana Shiva, Ph.D., traveled from India to Pittsburgh to speak at Point Park University about the importance of biodiversity, organic farming, farmers’ rights and the de-privatization of water.
11/8/2011	Alumni Profile: Jordan Grubb, B.F.A. in musical theatre Jordan Grubb, a 2008 graduate, currently lives and works in New York City. He is currently in the national tour of Mary Poppins and has performed in the New York Musical Theatre Festival and has appeared in several productions of 42nd Street.
11/8/2011	Global Cultural Studies Launches Lecture Series The lectures will take place on Nov. 8, Feb. 14 and March 13 at 6 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium.
11/4/2011	ESPN: Sports Programming and Platforms Seminar Senior VP of Marketing Solutions for ESPN and General Manager of ESPNU coming to Point Park University on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 1 - 2:30 p.m.
11/3/2011	Dumova publishes chapter on online assessment Tatyana Dumova, associate professor in Point Park University’s School of Communication, has published a chapter on the student perceptions of the usability of online assessment tools in a newly released volume, Computer-Mediated Communication: Issues and Approaches in Education.
11/2/2011	Adjunct professor's book details hockey team's rebirth Andrew Conte’s book Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rebirth details the story of the hockey team’s journey from bankruptcy and losing seasons to its 2009 Stanley Cup win and the opening of the new Consol Energy Center in 2010.
11/2/2011	Faculty Profile: Meet Debbie Stephen, Accounting Deborah Stephen, MBA, CPA, visiting professor of accounting, brings a strong background in both teaching and accounting to the Point Park School of Business classroom.
11/1/2011	Meet Garfield Lemonius, assistant professor of dance Garfield Lemonius joined the conservatory's full-time faculty as an assistant professor of dance after serving as a guest artist. Lemonius was a principal dancer with the Dallas Black Dance Theatre and is a sought-after master teacher.
11/1/2011	Renowned Environmentalist to Speak at Point Park on Nov. 2 Point Park University's Department of Humanities and Human Sciences presents an evening with Vandana Shiva, Ph.D., on Nov. 2.
10/31/2011	Professor named one of Pittsburgh's '40 Under 40' Associate Professor Christopher Rolinson was selected as one of Pittsburgh's 2011 40 Under 40. Reception to be held on Nov. 4 at Rivers Casino.
10/28/2011	Students audition for Hamlisch during workshop Musical theatre seniors Elle DeMaria, Leah Fox, Jaron Frand and Connor Russell were selected by the conservatory faculty to perform in front of Marvin Hamlisch during his “The Art of the Audition” workshop, which was held Oct. 19 in the George Rowland White Performance Studio on campus.
10/21/2011	Faculty Profile: Step Back in Time with Historian Jehnie Reis Visiting Assistant Professor Jehnie Reis, Ph.D., joins Point Park full time, teaching history in the Department of Humanities and Human Sciences.
10/21/2011	Original cast member directs production of 'Chorus Line' The Point Park University Conservatory Theatre Company kicks off its season with a production of 'A Chorus Line,' directed by Danny Herman. More than 30 conservatory students are performing in the show.
10/21/2011	Photographer to discuss her project on sustainable food practices Oct. 28 at 6 pm the Speaking Light lecture series continues with a discussion by photographer Christin Boggs. Her project, Slow & Steady, explores creative alternatives to a culture of mass-produced food.
10/21/2011	Point Park MBA Alum the Only Female Director in the NHL Jennifer Bullano, director of communications for the Pittsburgh Penguins, graduated with an MBA degree specializing in sport, arts and entertainment management.
10/20/2011	Night At The Village Park Join us in the Ballroom of Lawrence Hall on Oct. 20 for the Village Park Concert Series. DJ Ian McGlumphy is this week's entertainer.
10/19/2011	Documentary screening, Q&A with director set for Oct. 25 On Tuesday, Oct. 25 in the GRW Theater at 7:30 p.m. the Cinema & Digital Arts Department is hosting Julien Nitzberg and his documentary The Wild & Wonderful Whites of West Virginia.
10/19/2011	Psychology Alum is Program Director at Western Psych Meet Nick Williams, Ph.D., Point Park psychology alumnus and program director at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.
10/17/2011	Conservatory Theatre opens season with 'A Chorus Line' Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company opens its 2011-12 season with "A Chorus Line" at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Oct. 21 through Oct. 30. A preview performance is open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 20
10/17/2011	Faculty Profile: Janice Glunk, Student Teaching Supervisor Prior to joining Point Park as a full-time faculty member, Janice Glunk, Ed.D., assistant professor of education and field supervisor of student teaching, was the superintendent for Steel Valley School District.
10/14/2011	Meet Assistant Professor Matthew Pascal, Mathematics Assistant Professor Matthew Pascal, Ph.D., comes to Point Park after teaching mathematics at various universities including West Virginia University, Towson University and American University.
10/13/2011	"2011: The Global System in Crisis" Presentation on Oct. 27 This presentation, hosted by the School of Business' Department of Global Management and Organization, will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium.
10/13/2011	New SAEM Professor an Expert in the Business of the Arts Maggie Johnson, M.A.M., is a visiting professor and director of community outreach for the sport, arts and entertainment management program.
10/12/2011	Global Cultural Studies Program Screens Movie Oct. 18 Point Park University presents a screening of the film Dirt for students and the public on Tues., Oct. 18, 2011 as part of the Global Cultural Studies Human and Environmental Health Film Series.
10/12/2011	Graduate students present at communication conference Four graduate students from Point Park University’s School of Communication presented their research papers at the annual conference of the Pennsylvania Communication Association (PCA) from Oct. 7-9 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa.
10/11/2011	"Executive for a Day" Seminar Michael Spacc, senior executive with 93.7 The Fan and CBS Radio, comes to campus Thursday, Oct. 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m. as "Executive for a Day."
10/10/2011	Award-Winning Author to Present Reading on Oct. 24 The Point Park Writers’ Series welcomes author David McGlynn to campus on Oct. 24 for a reading. The public is welcome to the free event, which begins at 8 p.m.
10/10/2011	Panel to Discuss Class Prague Trip On Oct. 12 at 3 p.m., a panel of students and faculty will discuss their time in Prague as part of the International Media class.
10/7/2011	Creating Sustainable Communities Conference One-day conference on creating sustainable communities is being held at Point Park University (Lawrence Hall) on November 3, 2011.
10/7/2011	New Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology Bringing with her an impressive blend of academic and corporate experience in engineering, Associate Professor Kathleen Puskar, Ph.D., recently returned to Pittsburgh to teach mechanical engineering technology at Point Park University.
10/3/2011	Distinguished Public Relations Lecture Set The School of Communication will present a distinguished public relations lectureship, called “Branding the Outdoor Recreation Community,” on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. in JVH Auditorium.
9/29/2011	“Back to the ‘Burgh” Alumni Weekend A weekend of fun to celebrate Point Park (October 7 -9).
9/29/2011	Student photographs of blast furnace site being exhibited During the spring, students and faculty took photographs of the U.S. Steel Homestead Works' Carrie Furnace site. Their photos are being exhibited in Lawrence Hall lobby through Oct. 9.
9/28/2011	3rd Annual Internship & Job Fair open to students, alumni All Point Park students and alumni are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Internship and Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 5, noon 3 - p.m. in the Student Center gym, located on the fifth floor.
9/28/2011	Career Workshop: From Academia to Theatre The SAEM program at Point Park will hold a workshop on Oct. 4 on how students can transition to a career in the theatre industry.
9/27/2011	Health Systems Management Concentration in MBA Growing In an interview, Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., assistant professor of business and director of Point Park University’s MBA program, talks about the health systems management concentration within the MBA program.
9/27/2011	Point Park to host photographic arts lecture The Speaking Light photographic arts lecture series kicks off Sept. 30 with a lecture by Tim Fabian.
9/22/2011	Dance majors to showcase original choreography Point Park's Conservatory Dance Company opens its season with Student Choreography Project, a showcase of original student choreography.
9/22/2011	Students make connections on set of 'Dark Knight Rises' More than 50 Point Park students and alumni worked on the set of Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," parts of which were filmed in Pittsburgh.
9/21/2011	Rivers of Steel Art Exhibition Opens at Point Park University Rivers of Steel, an art exhibition celebrating Pittsburgh’s rich industrial heritage and the intersection of past and present, opens in Point Park University’s Lawrence Hall Gallery.
9/19/2011	Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visits Point Park campus Point Park welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to campus on Sept. 16, as he gave a public address about the country’s employment challenges.
9/15/2011	Point Park to host production assistant training seminar The production assistant training seminar will be held Sept. 24 and 25 in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom on the Point Park campus. The seminar is open to all Point Park students.
9/14/2011	Interest in Engineering Prompts Pursuit of Degrees Meet Chas Ainsworth, a civil engineering technology and engineering management alumnus.
9/14/2011	Point Park unveils Urban Park at the Academic Village After years of planning and months of construction, Point Park University has opened the Urban Park at the Academic Village, an urban green space and key component in the University’s effort to redefine and enliven its Academic Village and the Downtown landscape.
9/14/2011	Students invited to seminar on sports branding Point Park students are invited to attend an on-campus seminar, "Penguins & Pirates: The Power of Sports Branding" on Thursday, Sept. 22.
9/12/2011	Professors Interviewed About Preventing Terrorist Attacks Point Park criminal justice and intelligence studies professors Gregory Rogers and Michael Finnegan were quoted in a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article on terrorism.
9/9/2011	Professor produces two jazz compilation sets Professor David J. Fabilli produced two three-disc "Best Of" compilation sets for High Note Records in New York.
9/9/2011	Projects done for workshop aired on local radio programs Steve Kubitz and Dave Singer each had projects they did for Advanced Radio Production Workshop broadcast on local radio programs.
9/9/2011	Student wins scholarship to travel to national park Madeline McKain, a photography and honors program student, traveled to Great Basin National Park as part of the Partners in the Parks program.
9/7/2011	M.A. Alumna Helps Veterans Transition to Academia Ann Rairigh was looking for a master’s degree program that focused on organizational development while allowing her to cultivate her passion for helping veterans pursue higher education.
9/6/2011	Professor's op-ed in Philadelphia Inquirer School of Communication Director and Assistant Professor Steven Hallock, Ph.D., wrote an op-ed for the Philadelphia Inquirer about how Pennsylvania legislators and the governor should follow the example of Wyoming, which uses oil, gas, and mineral severance taxes to help invest in higher education.
9/2/2011	Class projects exhibited at global conference in Prague A set model by Lindsey B. Mayer, a technical theatre major specializing in scenic design, was chosen for the student exhibit at the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space. A model by Richard Preffer was also on display at the event.
9/2/2011	MBA Alum’s Radio Show Being Broadcasted Globally Point Park MBA alumnus Ron Meyer’s Blessed2Play radio show recently debuted on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.
9/1/2011	Alumni Profile: Kate Santichen, Producer at Bloomberg News Kate Santichen, a 2007 broadcasting alumna, is a producer for Bloomberg News and prior to that she was an associate producer for The Early Show at CBS News.
8/31/2011	Alumni Profile: Eric Probola, Global Cultural Studies Alumnus Eric Probola talks about his experiences at Point Park and his current job working for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
8/26/2011	Faculty Profile: J. Kaye Cupples, Special Education In an interview, J. Kaye Cupples, Ph.D., talked about his extensive background in the special education field as well as the offerings Point Park's special education program has for students.
8/26/2011	Point Park University Announces New Board of Trustees Appointment Point Park University announced Peggy T. McKnight has been elected as a member to the Board of Trustees at the August board meeting.
8/25/2011	Point Park University marks 9/11 anniversary with public events The University is taking a cross-disciplinary approach to the commemoration and highlighting themes that include respecting cultural differences, recognizing personal responsibility and valuing urban living.
8/25/2011	Recent grad's photo named finalist in global contest Abigail Neely's photograph was selected by Photographer's Forum magazine as a finalist in its annual spring photography contest.
8/24/2011	Accounting Alumna Lands Job at Schneider Downs After graduating in 2010, Rosemary Coombs soon began working as an internal auditor for a top 60 accounting, tax and business advisory firm.
8/24/2011	Meet Alum Graham Ferry, Civil Engineering Project Manager Alumnus Graham Ferry works for L.R. Kimball, an architecture, civil and environmental engineering and communication technology services firm.
8/23/2011	Point Park remains open following tremors Point Park is aware of tremors reported throughout the Downtown Pittsburgh area early Tuesday afternoon. The University remains open and operating normally. Check back for updates.
8/23/2011	SAEM Instructor to Host Workshop on Using Online Tools for Fundraising Teresa A. Gregory, CFRE, will host this workshop on Saturday, August 27 at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Mt. Lebanon, Pa.
8/22/2011	$1 Million Gift to Point Park University to Fund Urban Accounting Initiative The George Rowland White Endowed Professor of Accounting and Finance and the Urban Accounting Initiative is an effort to increase awareness of careers in accounting and finance among minority youth.
8/22/2011	Class Project Leads to Job for Engineering Student Meet Robert Fausnaught, automation engineer for Eaton Corp.
8/22/2011	Heinz Ethics Panel Garners More Than 100 Students and Business Leaders Heinz leaders John Kraus, James Traut and Brian Shuttleworth presented on topics ranging from corporate governance and enterprise reputation to risk management and sustainability.
8/15/2011	Alumni are on the forefront of online journalism School of Communication alumni Heidi Dezayas, Amanda Gillooly and Stephanie Rex are editors for local Patch news sites. Patch is an online network of news sites. There are more than 800 sites nationwide, with at least a dozen in the Pittsburgh area.
8/15/2011	Alumni Profile: Amanda Gillooly, editor of Canon-McMillan Patch Amanda Gillooly, a 2002 journalism and mass communication graduate, is the local editor for Canon-McMillan Patch.
8/15/2011	Alumni Profile: Heidi Dezayas, editor of Plum-Oakmont Patch Heidi Dezayas, a 2007 broadcasting graduate, is the local editor for Plum-Oakmont Patch.
8/15/2011	Alumni Profile: Stephanie Rex, editor of Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch Stephanie Rex, a 2007 journalism graduate, is local editor for Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch. \| Photo by Chris Rolinson
8/11/2011	Point Park University Announces Appointment of New Board Chair Point Park University has announced that Anne Lewis was unanimously elected by the Board of Trustees to serve as chair of the Board, where she will lead the University’s capital campaign to support its Academic Village Initiative.
8/4/2011	Alumni Profile: IMC grad starts communications business Jennifer Russell graduated in 2010 with a degree in integrated marketing communications. She now owns her own marketing communication company called Gemini Marketing Partners.
8/2/2011	Alumni Profile: Melissa Brozeski, Pittsburgh Pirates Meet SAEM alumna Melissa Brozeski, community relations coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
8/1/2011	SAEM program director to Give Lecture on Managing Today's Celebrities and Athletes Steve Tanzilli, Esq., assistant professor and director of the sport, arts and entertainment management program at Point Park University, will give a lunch lecture on Tuesday, August 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Allegheny HYP Club.
7/27/2011	Point Park Offers Degree Geared For Firefighters To help today’s firefighters, as well as paramedics and disaster managers prepare for that wide gamut of responsibility, Point Park is now offering a more broadly marketable public administration degree.
7/26/2011	Prospective Students Tour Stage AE at SAEM Workshop High school students learned about the various career opportunities within the sport, arts and entertainment management fields while getting a backstage tour of one of Pittsburgh’s newest concert venues.
7/22/2011	Economics & Finance Student Named a Scholar-Athlete Derek Peluso excels both in the classroom and on the baseball field.
7/20/2011	Heinz Corporation and Point Park to Present Ethics Panel Point Park University will join with leaders from the Heinz Corporation on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, to present a panel discussion on "Meeting the Challenge of Ethical Leadership, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Sustainability on a Global Scale."
7/20/2011	Multimedia student spends summer interning at CMT Amanda Hertzog, a multimedia student, spent her summer as a digital imaging intern in the .com department at Country Music Television in Nashville.
7/18/2011	Alumni Profile: Miles Ritenour, Ketchum account coordinator Miles Ritenour, class of 2010, is account coordinator at Ketchum Public Relations.
7/18/2011	Criminal Justice Alum Works as Director at Gateway Rehab Chris Ingram earned both a bachelor's and master's degree from Point Park University.
7/11/2011	Hamlisch to be Distinguished Master Artist in Residence Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts welcomes Marvin Hamlisch as Distinguished Master Artist in Residence in the fall of 2011. Hamlisch will give three workshops for Point Park students at the University.
7/7/2011	Alumni profile: John West, documentary photojournalist John West, a 2007 photojournalism graduate, is a documentary photojournalist and owns his own company, John West Photography.
7/5/2011	McKenna named chair of theatre department Sheila McKenna, assistant professor and Point Park alumna, was named chair of the theatre department in the Conservatory of Performing Arts.
7/1/2011	Alum Profile: Jenniffer Burke, Big Brothers Big Sisters M.A. in organizational leadership alumna discusses her experiences as a graduate student at Point Park.
6/29/2011	Professor served as artist in residence at Biosphere 2 Patrick Millard, assistant professor of photography, was artist in residency at Biosphere 2 in Arizona.
6/29/2011	SAEM Students Raise $20,000 at Glitzburgh 2011 Anna DeLattre and Rachel Kernic discuss planning Glitzburgh and their experiences as students in the SAEM program.
6/27/2011	Students Capitalize on New Course in "HR Policies in Electronic Communications" School of Business Professor Elaine Luther, D.Sc., emphasizes to students in the HR Policies for Electronic Communications class the importance of being careful when communicating online.
6/22/2011	Hollywood veteran brings 30 years of industry experience Steve Cuden, assistant professor of screenwriting, is co-creator of the musical "Jekyll & Hyde" and has many years of experience in the entertainment industry.
6/22/2011	PR/advertising student wins Miss Pennsylvania Juliann Sheldon was crowned Miss Pennsylvania and will go on to compete in the Miss America pageant in January.
6/20/2011	Open House to Highlight Graduate Programs in the School of Arts and Sciences On June 29, individuals can learn about the various graduate programs offered through Point Park's School of Arts and Sciences.
6/20/2011	Point Park’s online certificate programs give professionals a career edge Point Park now offers two online certificates. The programs are designed for busy professionals to complete in just 12 months.
6/17/2011	Professor Charles Fox to Present Workshop at Wichita State University Charles Fox, O.D., Ph.D., Point Park professor of psychology, will present on "Vision Care for the Primary Care Provider" to the Wichita State University School of Nursing on July 6, 2011.
6/15/2011	Biological Sciences Alum to Pursue Dental School Franco Sebastiani plans to become an oral surgeon and perform cleft lip and palate surgeries in third world countries.
6/15/2011	Open House Scheduled for School of Business Graduate Programs On June 21, individuals can learn about the graduate programs offered through Point Park's School of Business.
6/15/2011	Student Excels in Point Park's Electrical Engineering Technology Program Melissa Englert is pursuing her dream to be an engineer.
6/15/2011	Students visit media outlets in Prague during class trip School of Communication students spent 11 days in Prague as part of the International Media class. The school selects a different international site each year.
6/14/2011	Students Enhance Resumes Planning For Project Children LEAD Conference More than 15 undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of majors planned and assisted with Point Park’s Project Children LEAD (Learning Early to Appreciate Diversity) sixth annual conference for educators and administrators.
6/10/2011	Alumna’s Advocacy Work Reaches New Level with M.B.A. Tara Marks, a Point Park M.B.A. graduate who serves as a co-director for public policy advocacy, attributes her education and relentless perseverance for guiding her to where she is today.
6/7/2011	Presentations and Papers from Humanities and Human Sciences Faculty and Students
6/6/2011	Artist Selected for Wood Street-Mon Wharf Connection Project New York-based Nobuho Nagasawa to work with LaQuatra Bonci Associates. Public Meeting: June 7, 2011 at 6pm
6/6/2011	Point Park’s Psychology Program Prepares Alumna for Graduate School Veronika Panagiotou credits the psychology program at Point Park—and the qualitative research methods she learned—for giving her an edge entering graduate school.
5/25/2011	Point Park University Announces New Board of Trustees Appointments Point Park University has announced the election of two candidates for membership on the Board of Trustees.
5/19/2011	Alumna Rachael Otieno Helps Launch Non-Profit in Kenya Alumna Rachael Otieno—who earned two master’s degrees at Point Park—attributes the knowledge and skills she gained in both programs with helping her to launch a non-profit organization in her home country of Kenya.
5/19/2011	Alumna Rachael Otieno Helps Launch Non-Profit in Kenya Alumna Rachael Otieno—who earned two master’s degrees at Point Park—attributes the knowledge and skills she gained in both programs with helping her to launch a non-profit organization in her home country of Kenya.
5/18/2011	Alumni Profile: Cindy Barnett, Information Technology Information technology alum Cindy Barnett discusses her experiences at Point Park and her overall future career goals.
5/17/2011	Point Park Summer Camps Cultivate Youth Interests From crime scene investigation to scriptwriting to journalism, Point Park summer camps give young people the opportunity to explore their interests and career aspirations.
5/17/2011	Sudan Refugee Succeeds as Accountant and Grad Student at Point Park At 30 years old, accounting analyst and Point Park organizational leadership graduate student Panther Garang Bior has already gone through more hardships in his life than many people will face in their lifetime.
5/13/2011	Point Park Assistant Professor and AP Reporter Discuss Tracking a Terrorist Point Park University students and faculty had the unique opportunity to hear a former FBI agent and Associated Press reporter discuss how they worked together to track down a terrorist.
5/10/2011	Alumna wins Golden Quill Award for Best Writing Online Stephanie Rex, a 2007 graduate from the School of Communication, won the Golden Quill Award for Best Writing Online.
5/10/2011	Point Park alum nominated for two Tony Awards Rob Ashford, a 1983 graduate of the Conservatory of Performing Arts, has earned Tony nominations for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography, both for How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.
5/9/2011	Course offers real-world multimedia experience Capstone is a workshop-style class held in the spring that culminates in a multimedia project and portfolio piece. The class is required for multimedia majors, but students in other School of Communications majors also take the class, so they can collaborate and combine their skills and expertise.
5/6/2011	Point Park Student, Grad Receive National Journalism Honors Faith Cotter and Lucy Leitner received the National Mark of Excellence from the Society of Professional Journalists for their Justice magazine piece.
5/6/2011	Point Park's HR Management Program Recognized by SHRM The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that Point Park University's human resource management program fully aligns with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
5/3/2011	Journalism student, grad win national award for Justice magazine article Faith Cotter and Lucy Leitner won the SPJ National Mark of Excellence Award for their article "No Remorse," which was featured in Justice, a magazine published by Point Park's Innocence Institute.
5/2/2011	Technical theatre students connect with companies, get jobs James Ogden II, a student in the stage management program at Point Park, received five job offers at the Southeastern Theatre Conference's annual convention, which was held in Atlanta in 2011.
4/29/2011	GAI employees to graduate from On-Site Corporate M.B.A. Program GAI’s newly minted M.B.A. recipients will be the first class to graduate from the School of Business’s on-site corporate M.B.A. program.
4/29/2011	Works by American Artists Featured in Visions of Europe Exhibition Exhibit features celebrated American artists Frank Herbert Mason, John Del Monte, Lois McCune and Carol Begley.
4/28/2011	Alpha Chi National College Honor Society at Point Park Inducts New Members Point Park University inducted 73 new members into its Alpha Chi National College Honor Society chapter for 2011 on Thursday, March 24.
4/28/2011	Assistant professor of photography to give lecture Patrick Millard, assistant professor of photography at Point Park, will be speaking at the Humanity+ conference Transhumanism Meets Design at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City.
4/28/2011	Faculty member presents juried research paper Dr. Tatyana Dumova, associate professor of communication at Point Park, presented a full-length juried research paper at the annual convention of the Eastern Communication Association in Arlington, Va., held April 13-17.
4/27/2011	COPA dean teaches at film school in Prague Fredrick Johnson, acting dean of the Conservatory, was a guest teacher at Film and Television Academy of the Performing Arts in Prague.
4/27/2011	Point Park Presents Online Instruction Conference on May 20 for Educators Point Park University presents the sixth annual Project Children L.E.A.D. conference for educators and administrators on Friday, May 20, 2011.
4/26/2011	M.A./M.B.A. program aims to give communications pros an edge Point Park’s rigorous M.A./M.B.A. program is designed for communication professionals who work in or plan to work in management and executive positions. Shian-Li McGuire is studying for an M.A./M.B.A. while working full time as a manager of advertising at Dick’s Sporting Goods.
4/26/2011	M.A./M.B.A. program aims to give working professionals an edge Debating between pursuing an M.A. in journalism and mass communications or an M.B.A., Shian-Li McGuire was thrilled to learn Point Park University was launching a two-degree program that could help her achieve her multiple career goals.
4/26/2011	Students get real look at media during trip to Washington, D.C. Students and faculty from the School of Communication traveled to Washington, D.C. for three days in March to get an inside look at the communication industry. Students met media professionals, including editor-in-chief of DC magazine, and examined moments in news history at the Newseum, such as an exhibit about covering Hurricane Katrina.
4/25/2011	CSI Expert Edward Strimlan Appointed Coordinator of Forensic Science Program In an interview, CSI Expert Edward Strimlan discusses his appointment to full-time visiting professor at Point Park.
4/21/2011	Intelligence and National Security Faculty Member Speaks at Press Club On Wednesday, April 27, 2011, Point Park University Assistant Professor Michael Finnegan, a former FBI agent, joins with Associated Press investigative reporter Adam Goldman to discuss how the federal intelligence community interacts with the media in reporting on terrorists and terrorism.
4/21/2011	Intelligence and National Security Faculty Member Speaks at Press Club On April 27, Assistant Professor Michael Finnegan, a former FBI agent, joins with Associated Press investigative reporter Adam Goldman to discuss how the U.S. intelligence community interacts with the media.
4/18/2011	Point Park to Host CSI Summer Camp for High School Students Point Park will host a CSI summer camp for high school students from July 19-21, 2011.
4/15/2011	Matthew R. Opdyke to discuss his research on the lichen community Assistant Professor Matthew R. Opdyke, Ph.D., will discuss his recent research on the lichen community in southwestern PA.
4/14/2011	Assistant Professor gives presentation on former Nike Missile site Robert Skertich, Ph.D., assistant professor of public administration and director of the public administration and undergraduate organizational leadership programs, gave a presentation on April 5, 2011 about the former Nike Missile site.
4/14/2011	Shirley Jones Scholarship recipient meets star Point Park musical theatre major Kristen Smith met Shirley Jones after receiving a scholarship named in her honor.
4/12/2011	Acclaimed Broadcaster to Deliver 51st Commencement Address Point Park announces speakers for 2011 Commencement and Hooding and Degree Conferral.
4/12/2011	Grad assistant wins two press awards in Georgia Point Park University grad assistant Pamela E. Walck won two press awards in Georgia for her series on female veterans.
4/12/2011	Point Park hosts the 6th Annual Project L.E.A.D. Multicultural Conference The Multicultural Conference gives educators and administrators a forum to explore new and innovative ways to improve multicultural education through interactive learning.
4/12/2011	Students present at Northeast Regional Honors Conference Point Park University honors students attended the Northeast Regional Honors Conference in Portland, Maine the weekend of March 31.
4/8/2011	Creative writing workshops allow students to hone their craft Point Park's creative writing program gives students opportunities to develop their literary voices in poetry, fiction and non-fiction, utilizing a workshop format for many classes.
4/8/2011	Photojournalist shows reality of war in exhibit Photographer Bill Putnam's exhibit, titled "Faces of Battle, Afghanistan" will be displayed in the Lawrence Hall gallery through April 25. Putnam will give a lecture on April 8, 7-9 p.m. in Thayer Hall.
4/8/2011	Point Park dancers compete on international stage, earn top 12 placement A Point Park University dance ensemble was named one of the top 12 dance ensembles at the Youth America Grand Prix International Student Ballet and Contemporary Dance Scholarship Competition (YAGP) in New York City.
4/6/2011	Business management alumna leads economic development in Wilkinsburg Business alumna Tracey Truax Evans leads economic development in Wilkinsburg.
4/6/2011	Pompeanis make Point Park, broadcasting a tradition Point Park graduate Bob Pompeani is an accomplished sports broadcaster. His two daughters are following in his footsteps by also attending Point Park for broadcasting.
4/5/2011	Alumni network pays dividends for actress Ashley Archambeau Access to alumni network helped COPA alumna Ashley Archambeau land lead role in film.
4/4/2011	Accounting/SAEM Student Named Financial Executive Scholar Point Park University Dual Major Business Student Josh Forrester is Named a Financial Executive International Scholar.
4/4/2011	Assistant Professor To Discuss North Park Nike Missile Site Friends of North Park has invited Robert Skertich, Ph.D., to discuss the history of the Nike Missile site near North Park on April 5.
4/4/2011	Student organization wins national Rookie Chapter of the Year award The newly formed Point Park University chapter of the National Broadcasting Society won National Rookie Chapter of the Year at the Society’s national awards ceremony in Los Angeles in March.
3/31/2011	Organizational Leadership Alum Discusses Experiences at Point Park Mother and grandmother Jacqueline Sledge, a cancer control specialist for the American Cancer Society, earned a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership.
3/25/2011	Dimitris Kraniou presents on economic and immigration issues Dimitris Kraniou, professor at Point Park, made two presentations in March on economic and immigration issues.
3/25/2011	Professor brings experience with key business trend to students The business trend known as reverse logistics was the focus of a paper that Lori Molinari, D.B.A. presented at the Second Annual Sustainable Enterprises of the Future Conference.
3/25/2011	School of Business faculty member presents on economic and immigration issues Dimitris Kraniou, professor of International Economics and Management made two presentations in March on economic and immigration issues.
3/23/2011	Photographic arts lecture sponsored by Point Park School of Communication The works of photographer Herman Leonard are the focus of a lecture sponsored by Point Park’s School of Communication, Friday, March 25, 2011 at 6 p.m. in Thayer Hall’s JVH Auditorium.
3/21/2011	Workshop Provides Resources For Students Interested in Graduate School Point Park University Career Development, Honors Program, and Sophomore Experience will sponsor a Graduate School Workshop for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees on Thursday, March 24th from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
3/15/2011	WPPJ Receives Top Honors at Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Conference WPPJ won two Golden Microphone Awards and received the Gold standard for its overall operation at last week's IBS National Conference.
3/15/2011	WPPJ receives top honors at intercollegiate broadcasting systems conference WPPJ, Point Park University's student-run radio station, was recognized by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) at the 71st Annual IBS National Conference in New York City.
3/14/2011	Point Park offers new Master’s Degree in Special Education This fall, Point Park University will enroll the first cohort of teachers in its Master of Education in Special Education program. The new M.Ed. offers educators advanced training in teaching special needs students and working in increasingly inclusive classrooms.
3/11/2011	Conservatory dance concert receives critical acclaim Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company performed its annual signature concert at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District Feb. 24–26 to critical acclaim. The show featured signature works by dance luminaries George Balanchine, Bill T. Jones, Trey McIntyre and Toru Shimazaki.
3/9/2011	Conservatory Theatre stages 'Evita' with unique casting Evita, the stunning Tim Rice-Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, is the final show of the Conservatory Theatre Company’s 2010–2011 season. Director John Shepard, theatre department chair, faculty member and performer, has included a unique twist in this particular production that will surprise audiences and provide greater insight into the musical’s leading lady.
3/9/2011	Former acting student lands major role in feature film Former acting major and Pittsburgh-area native Gino Anthony Pesi is gearing up for the March 11 worldwide release of his latest and most notable feature film, Battle: Los Angeles.
3/9/2011	Point Park University Hosts Brackets 101 Event to Benefit Cope Scholarship Fund Point Park University will host Brackets 101, a fundraising event related to the NCAA Basketball Tournament, on Monday, March 14 . Proceeds from the event will benefit the University’s Myron Cope Scholarship for students in the School of Communication.
3/8/2011	CITY TO SELL FORMER DOWNTOWN FIRE HOUSE TO POINT PARK UNIVERSITY Sale will help Point Park continue its plans to transform downtown campus.
3/3/2011	Point Park Students Collaborate Using the Arts to Raise Consumer Awareness Joining forces to point out the dangers of America’s consumerism waste, Point Park University’s social change club POOF presents “Stuff” March 4th and 5th at Future Tenant.
3/1/2011	Assistant professor focuses on how art and technology intersect Patrick Millard, who joined the School of Communication as an assistant professor of photography in the fall, is fascinated by how human beings interact with natural and synthetic environments.
3/1/2011	Dual certification option now available for education undergrads A dual certification option is now available for undergrads to meet Pennsylvania’s teaching certification requirements that take effect in 2013.
2/28/2011	Campus Activities Board Charity Ball Raises $1,500 for Western PA Humane Society The Campus Activities Board hosted a charity ball at the Warhol Museum on January 27th. The event raised $1,500 for the Western PA Humane Society.
2/25/2011	Remaining performances of The Lonesome West cancelled The remaining performances of The REP's production of The Lonesome West (Feb. 25 - 27) are cancelled.
2/24/2011	University Community Invited to Annual Health Fair Point Park University's 10th Annual Health Fair will be held on Thursday, March 24 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
2/22/2011	SAEM Students will have classes at Stage AE Concert Venue Starting Fall 2011, students enrolled in Point Park’s sport, arts and entertainment management program will have the opportunity to move their lessons from classroom to concert venue.
2/22/2011	University operating on 10 a.m. delay on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Due to inclement weather, Point Park University will operate on a 10 a.m. delay on Tuesday, Feb. 22. All classes and activities will take place at regular times after 10 a.m.
2/17/2011	Conservatory faculty and students collaborate on compelling documentary Conservatory of Performing Arts alumni, students and faculty collaborate to produce "What Does Trouble Mean, Nate Smith's Revolution," a documentary about the Pittsburgh African American labor rights activist Nate Smith. It premieres Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. and airs again on Feb. 27 at 12 p.m. on WPXI-TV, Pittsburgh.
2/17/2011	Point Park hosts photographic arts lecture on Friday, Feb. 25 Point Park invites the public to a free Speaking Light lecture on the photographic arts by featured artist Christine Holtz on Friday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. in Thayer Hall’s JVH Auditorium.
2/10/2011	Alums with 'Mary Poppins' national tour teach master class Conservatory of Performing Arts alumni Case Dillard, 27, Shua Potter, 28, and Eric Hatch, 29, all part of the national tour of 'Mary Poppins,' recently returned to campus to teach students “Step in Time” and a second number from the Broadway show.
2/10/2011	Point Park to open classroom space at Stage AE this fall Point Park University students enrolled in the sport, arts and entertainment management program will soon have a unique opportunity to experience their academic lessons in a real-world work environment.
2/9/2011	'Mary Poppins' alumni Q&A draws students from across Point Park Three COPA alumni who are in the cast of the national tour of "Mary Poppins" offered a master class to COPA students and a Q&A open to all Point Park students.
2/9/2011	Creative writing professor featured in PBS NewsHour Art Beat Point Park assistant professor Sarah Perrier is the featured poet on PBS NewsHour’s Art Beat blog, which includes a video in which she reads a poem from her new book, "Nothing Fatal."
2/2/2011	The Heinz Endowments Awards Point Park University Grant for Public Art Design Team Commission Point Park and Riverlife are partnering to sponsor the commission, which will result in a public art installation designed to create a stronger pedestrian connection between Point Park’s campus and the newly constructed Mon Wharf Landing linear park.
2/1/2011	Point Park operating on 10 a.m. start on Feb. 1 due to inclement weather Due to inclement weather, the University will operate on a 10 a.m. start on Tuesday, Feb. 1. All classes prior to 10 a.m. will be cancelled.
1/29/2011	Acclaimed screenwriter shares his craft with cinema students Rick Hawkins brings 30 years as a highly successful and Emmy-winning TV screenwriter to Point Park as an artist-in-residence with the Department of Cinema and Digital Arts.
1/26/2011	Point Park hosts photographic arts lecture January 28 The featured artist, photographer and filmmaker Nate Abramowski, will discuss his Quiet Men series focusing on the roles men assume in today’s world.
1/25/2011	Conservatory Dance Company performs impressive lineup at the Byham Theatre Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company will perform their annual concert at the Byham Theater in the Cultural District Feb. 24 - 26. The concert will feature signature works choreographed by dance luminaries George Balanchine, Bill T. Jones, Trey McIntyre and Toru Shimazaki.
1/25/2011	Conservatory hosts master classes, artists in residence On Friday, January 21, 2010 alums Case Dillard, Eric Hatch and Shua Potter, all performing in the national tour of Mary Poppins, returned to campus to teach students two of the most challenging numbers from the Disney musical.
1/17/2011	Students show marketplace savvy in business plan contest Students in Point Park University’s Introduction to Business course gain real-world experience with a healthy dose of friendly competition in the School of Business’ annual Business Plan Contest.
1/12/2011	Second 'Day of Dreams' Celebrating MLK Day, Jan. 17; Classes in Session Point Park student groups host the second annual "Day of Dreams" to celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events begin Monday, Jan. 17.
1/11/2011	An inside look: Technical theatre/design & stage management A world of opportunity awaits students who are interested in working to make the artistic vision of theatre and dance productions a reality through Point Park's technical theatre/design and stage management programs.
1/11/2011	Innocence Institute work leads to reopening of high-profile case The seven-year investigation by student reporters at the Innocence Institute at Point Park University has contributed to a judge’s decision to reopen a high-profile arson-murder case and consider whether the man convicted 14 years ago deserves a new trial.
1/11/2011	School of Communication Highlights Role of African-American Newspaper in Pittsburgh, Beyond The Point Park University's School of Communication is hosting a free public screening of the documentary film "Newspaper of Record: The Pittsburgh Courier" at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the GRW Theater in University Center.
1/5/2011	Conservatory Theatre Company presents The Time of Your Life Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents William Saroyan's award-winning drama The Time of Your Life at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Jan. 28 through Feb. 6.
1/4/2011	Bob Marley Tribute Concert Named Best Concert of 2010 Ed Traversari, professional in residence with Point Park’s sport, arts and entertainment management program, receives kudos for organizing historic event.
12/27/2010	Photojournalism alum documents Project HOPE mission School of Communication graduate Kristopher Radder spent three weeks as a volunteer public affairs officer on a Project HOPE mission to South America, taking photos and writing a blog.
12/20/2010	Students on holiday break through Jan. 14 Point Park University students are on holiday break from Sunday, Dec. 19 through Friday, Jan. 14.
12/16/2010	Engineering Alumnus Discusses His Experiences at Point Park John Frydrych is a Civil Engineering Consultant and Eastern Regional Manager for R.A. Smith National, Inc.
12/15/2010	Governor Rendell Announces Investment in University’s Urban Park Point Park University will receive a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from Governor Rendell for the construction of a park at Wood Street and Boulevard of the Allies.
12/9/2010	Textbook Rental Program Coming to the Campus Bookstore Beginning in December 2010, the Point Park University Bookstore will be offering a pilot textbook rental program designed to deliver maximum savings and convenience to students.
12/3/2010	International Media Trip Planned for Prague School of Communication students and faculty traveling to Prague to examine the country's media.
11/30/2010	School of Communication Dean Lectures at Serbian Universities, Faculty Present at International Conference in Poland Tim Hudson, dean of the School of Communication, was invited to Belgrade by Singidunum University to address the Faculty (School) of Media and Communication on the subject of "new technology in journalism education."
11/23/2010	Conservatory Theatre brings 'Camino Real' to Playhouse The Conservatory Theatre Company is bringing 'Camino Real,' one of Tennessee Williams' lesser-known works and his most experimental play, to the stage at the Pittsburgh Playhouse as part of the 2010-11 season.
11/18/2010	Students learn valuable tips at High School Media Day High school students and teachers learned about the evolving world of journalism and media during the Point Park’s High School Media Day, a biannual event sponsored by the School of Communication.
11/15/2010	Cinema program offering new major in digital arts for fall 2011 Starting the fall of 2011, Point Park will begin offering a new Bachelor of Arts degree in digital arts through the Department of Cinema and Digital Arts. The degree has two concentrations: animation or visual effects.
11/12/2010	Local film festival showcases cinema and digital arts talent The work of Point Park students, faculty and alumni are featured heavily at the 2010 Pittsburgh Film Festival. Works that are featured at this year's festival include Mr. Pleasant and Silent City.
11/10/2010	Professors Present at Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology Dr. Archish Maharaja and Dr. Gita Maharaja presented their work at a regional conference in State College, PA.
11/10/2010	Professors Present at Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology Dr. Archish Maharaja and Dr. Gita Maharaja presented their work at a regional conference in State College, PA.
11/2/2010	Conservatory Theatre stages 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' Point Park's Conservatory Theatre Company is opening its 2010-2011 season with the classic musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie."
11/1/2010	Sidky Presents At Academic Conference Dr. M. H. Sidky, professor in Point Park University’s School of Business, presented his paper at the 33rd annual Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology
10/28/2010	Saturday program a perfect fit for juggling work, college Marcy Byrne knew what she wanted — a business degree that would further her knowledge and her career without taking years to attain. She found it in Point Park’s Business Accelerated Saturday Fast program.
10/27/2010	Theatre showcases create great opportunities for students Point Park's theatre showcases take the Conservatory's top acting and musical theatre seniors to New York City and Los Angeles to perform for casting directors, talent agents, managers and other industry professionals to help the students launch their careers.
10/21/2010	SAEM students help promote, produce historic Marley concert Ed Traversari, professional in residence for the sport, arts and entertainment management program, called on Point Park students to help promote and produce a benefit concert in tribute to the late reggae musician Bob Marley.
10/19/2010	Student Choreography Project showcases artistic prowess Each year the Conservatory Dance Company kicks off its season with the highly anticipated Student Choreography Project, a showcase of the artistic ability of some of the Conservatory’s most creative and driven students.
10/18/2010	Point Park University to Host Jim Hightower Lecture Jim Hightower, national radio commentator and author, is slated to hold a lecture, entitled “Meaning of Populism (True and False)”, at Point Park University on Wednesday, October 20.
10/12/2010	The REP’s 'La Ronde' offers M.F.A. students chance to shine La Ronde offers several of this year’s graduating class of M.F.A. in acting students an opportunity to grow and develop as performing artists.
10/11/2010	Engineering Alum Uses Education to Help Ensure Transit Safety As a product safety engineer for Ansaldo STS, Joseph Reutzel analyzes designs of control systems used to operate light duty mass transit and heavy duty rail systems all across the country and around the world. Reutzel is a 2005 graduate of Point Park’s electrical engineering technology program.
10/7/2010	Dumova Publishes in a Communication Assessment Primer Released by the National Communication Association Tatyana Dumova, associate professor in Point Park University’s School of Communication, has joined a group of assessment experts in the field of communication to develop a comprehensive guide for measuring discipline-specific outcomes of student learning.
10/6/2010	Honors Program Students Make An Impact On and Off Campus Students in Point Park’s Honors Program wrapped up a month of welcoming activities for new and returning students by volunteering to stage a water station for Pittsburgh’s Great Race in front of the University’s new Student Center.
10/1/2010	Psychology Students, Professor Co-Author Research Paper Three Point Park undergraduate students never dreamed when they did a group project as freshmen that it would lead to a research paper co-authored with their professor -- and will be published in a national peer-reviewed journal.
9/29/2010	Internship and Job Fair today for students, alumni The 2nd Annual Internship and Job Fair for current students and alumni is today, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lawrence Hall. More than 70 employers are attending. Bring copies of your resume. Dress is business casual.
9/22/2010	Ethics Leadership Education The School of Business partners with the H.J. Heinz Co. to advance ethical leadership studies.
9/22/2010	Two Point Park Professors Present Papers at the Second Annual International Conference On Sustainable Enterprises of the Future Assistant professors, Michele L. Langbein, Ph.D. and Lori Molinari, D.B.A. presented their work at the International Conference On Sustainable Enterprises of the Future.
9/20/2010	International student earns M.B.A., advances career at home Point Park’s School of Business gave international student Alphonse Tounkara the chance to succeed beyond his expectations – and in a global way.
9/13/2010	Point Park Professor Heather Starr Fiedler To Be Honored As Distinguished Woman in Media Point Park University associate professor of multimedia, Heather Starr Fiedler, Ph.D., has been selected as one of fourteen women to be honored at The Women and Girls Foundation’s Celebration of Women in Media.
9/9/2010	Dance graduate wins prestigious Pittsburgh CLO award Point Park University graduate Ahmad Simmons (COPA 2010) in July received Pittsburgh CLO’s prestigious “Julia Deberson Award” in recognition of his professional skill, work ethic, optimistic attitude, ability to work well with others and passion for his work.
9/6/2010	Dance professor conducts teaching residency in Uganda As one of the first artists selected for Teach and Tour Sojourners, dance Professor Doug Bentz blazed the trail for future dancers participating in the international program. Bentz traveled to Kampala, Uganda this summer and conducted a two-week teaching residency in American contemporary jazz dance for dancers ranging from 17 to 25 years old.
9/3/2010	School of Arts and Sciences Welcomes Dean Charles Fox Charles Fox, O.D., Ph.D., new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, talks about high school in a New York City ghetto, where he began the uncommon path of his 33-year career.
8/31/2010	Point Park University to hold Sergio Leone Film Festival Point Park University’s Department of Cinema and Digital Arts and The John P. Harris Society, Point Park’s student film group, in conjunction with The Italian Cultural Institute of the Embassy of Italy, Washington, D.C., is presenting a festival of the films of Sergio Leone, spanning the weekend of September 9-12.
8/23/2010	First Students Graduate with M.S. in Environmental Studies This August and December, the first class of students is graduating from Point Park’s new master of science in environmental studies program, which began at the University in August of 2009.
8/19/2010	Point Park University Announces New Academic and Administrative Appointments Point Park University has announced the following academic and administrative appointments and election of a candidate for membership on the Board of Trustees.
8/11/2010	Hudson, Claussen Speak at 2nd World Journalism Education Congress Tim Hudson,Ph.D., dean and professor, and Dane S. Claussen,Ph.D., professor & director of graduate programs and faculty development, both in the School of Communication, spoke at the 2nd World Journalism Education Congress, held July 5-7 at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.
8/11/2010	School of Communication Faculty Speak at AEJMC Convention Four faculty members of the School of Communication at Point Park University, participated in the Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication 2010 annual conference, held Aug. 4-7 in Denver, Co.
8/10/2010	Dr. Archish Maharaja presents papers, co-authored with three School of Business faculty members, at international conference Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., presented at the 17th Annual International Conference on Advances in Management held in Atlanta, Georgia.
8/10/2010	Dr. Michele L. Langbein Presents Paper at World Conference Michele Langbein discusses podcasting in education at the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications in Toronto.
8/10/2010	Dr. Michele L. Langbein presents paper at World Conference Michele L. Langbein, Ph.D., assistant professor and director of Undergraduate Accelerated Business Program presented the paper, "Podcasting Advantages & Disadvantages in Education."
7/30/2010	High school students get crash course in SAEM program Summer workshop introduces students to careers in the sport, arts and entertainment management fields.
7/29/2010	School of Business Faculty Member Presents at Organizational Decision Making and Leadership Conference Point Park professor, Dr. M. H. Sidky presents his work at international conference.
7/28/2010	Alumni Profile: Scott Shaw Alumnus Scott Shaw earned his M.B.A. degree from Point Park and now works with casino companies in Las Vegas.
7/23/2010	Dance major to compete for Miss America crown Point Park dance major Madison Tabet won the Miss New Mexico pageant competition and will compete for the Miss America crown in January 2011 in Las Vegas.
7/14/2010	Biology Grad Sets Sights on Becoming a Doctor Michelle Guaragno graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology in May 2010 and will begin graduate studies toward her goal of becoming a doctor.
6/28/2010	Alumni Profile: Irene Kent, choreographer / performer / teacher Irene Kent, a dance alumna, is a choreographer, performer and teacher.
6/25/2010	Alumni Profile: Anthony Sanchez, Attorney Behavioral science alum Anthony Sanchez discusses his experience at Point Park.
6/18/2010	Crime scene investigation house added to unique training center The crime scene house is the final piece of Point Park's National Security Training Center.
6/10/2010	Incoming and transfer students: Online registration for fall classes is open We've got the resources you need to register for fall 2010 classes online.
6/4/2010	Point Park Ad Competition Team Places Third - Best Placement in University’s History The National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team from Point Park University took third place in this year’s regional competition for an integrated marketing communications campaign proposal for State Farm Insurance directed at the 18-25 year old market for auto and renters insurance.
6/1/2010	Fundraiser planned, produced by SAEM students raises $14,000 'Glitzburgh' benefits Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
5/31/2010	Students on Irish media trip meet with Ambassador Rooney Point Park University students on a trip to study the Irish media and culture in Dublin had the great fortune to have on their itinerary not only a visit to the U.S. Embassy, but also an audience with Dan Rooney and several staff members.
5/28/2010	Prof. Opdyke, Students Research Lichen as Indicator of Air Quality After receiving a research grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in June 2009, Opdyke has been studying lichen -- a composite organism consisting of a symbiotic association of a fungus with a photosynthetic partner such as algae.
5/28/2010	The REP stages world premiere of 'Confluence of Dreaming' Point Park University’s professional theatre company, The REP, closes its 2009-2010 season with a world premiere, A Confluence of Dreaming, written by Tammy Ryan and directed by John Amplas, from May 28–June 13, 2010.
5/25/2010	Anne Lewis and Kishore K. Gopaul Elected to Point Park’s Board of Trustees Point Park University has announced the election of two candidates for membership on the Board of Trustees: Anne Lewis and Kishore K. Gopaul.
5/25/2010	Conference explores teaching diversity via interactive learning Point Park hosts 5th annual multicultural gathering
5/25/2010	Senior project leads to jobs for engineering technology grads Electrical engineering technology graduates Charles Frederick, left, and Eric Carper are working for Eaton Corp. after doing their senior design project with the company.
5/21/2010	Point Park Education Department To Begin Offering New Option This Fall For the first time in its history, the education program at Point Park is offering students the option of a special education certification dual certification beginning in fall 2010.
5/11/2010	Team of Point Park Students Captures Third Place in Regional Journalism Competition Seniors David Hoedeman, Emily Newman, and Nicole Porter were among 18 groups of students who worked in teams to produce a range of media reports for this year’s Women’s Health & the Environment Conference.
5/6/2010	Point Park dance students take part in flash mob for World Environment day Sunshine and a surprise performance by Point Park University dance students welcomed visitors to Katz Plaza in Downtown Pittsburgh on May 5.
5/6/2010	Point Park receives $4 million gift for Student and Convocation Center As Point Park University advances its Academic Village Initiative, a $244 million campus and public enhancement space plan, it announced today that it has received a $4 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the largest gift ever to the university from a foundation or individual.
5/3/2010	Students present original projects at humanities symposium A number of Point Park University students prepared, presented and discussed original research projects for the University’s first Undergraduate Humanities Symposium, held April 23 on campus.
4/28/2010	Alpha Chi Honors Society Chapter Welcomes New Members Point Park invited 55 students to join its Alpha Chi National College Honor Society chapter. The official induction ceremony was held on Friday, April 16th in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
4/28/2010	Graduation Headquarters Get the most recent information about spring 2010 graduation here.
4/28/2010	Point Park Honors Program Hosts Celebration of Learning The Honors Program held a Celebration of Learning on Thursday, April 15 to honor graduating seniors. The celebration also highlighted the Honors Program’s academic and community service efforts for the year.
4/27/2010	Tony Award-winning choreographer to deliver 50th commencement address Rob Ashford, a 1983 graduate of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts and honored Broadway choreographer, will give Point Park University’s 50th undergraduate Commencement address on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Mellon Arena.
4/25/2010	Showcase 2010 takes students to New York, Los Angeles Each spring, a select group of Point Park musical theatre and acting seniors are selected to participate in a showcase in both New York and Los Angeles.
4/23/2010	Point Park started alum on path to career in academics Amanda Lynch Morris believes Point Park’s professors paved the way for her academic career to progress from the bachelor’s degree in English she earned here to the Ph.D. in composition/rhetoric she’s pursuing at Auburn University.
4/21/2010	Accounting grad shares experience of passing CPA exam Candace Niblock began preparing for rigorous exam while still a student.
4/21/2010	Point Park Professor Steven Hallock to Present Paper at National Conference Steven Hallock discusses how the media has changed with respect to coverage of female political candidates at the 68th Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference in Chicago.
4/20/2010	Point Park team introduces tech startup via business contest Point Park hosts 2010 Business Idea Challenge.
4/16/2010	Excellence in both academics, athletics sets Roddy apart As a star high school athlete, Rachel Roddy was taking part in an all-star volleyball match her senior year when one of the referees approached, introducing himself as Point Park coach Mike Bruno.
4/15/2010	Cinema grad assisting producer on 'Transformers 3' Katie Woolridge, a member of the Cinema and Digital Arts Class of 2008, is currently working as producer Ian Bryce’s assistant for Transformers 3.
4/14/2010	Point Park Professor Dane Claussen Elected to Journalism Education Teaching Committee Dr. Dane S. Claussen has been elected to the Teaching Committee of the Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication (AEJMC).
4/13/2010	School of Business Hosts Faculty Colloquium The focus of the discussion will be on Sovereign Crises and the European Union.
4/12/2010	Dance professor embraces engaging artistic collaboration Dance Professor Doug Bentz presented his 61st original work, Allegro Gypioso, as part of the 2010 spring concert Dance With Me.
4/12/2010	Humanities and Human Sciences Department Hosts Undergraduate Humanities Conference at Point Park Undergraduate Humanities Conference set for Friday, April 23 at Point Park University.
4/12/2010	Oscar winner Estelle Parsons visits Point Park Conservatory of Performing Arts students and faculty had the honor to talk with Estelle Parsons, the Academy Award-winning actress who was in Pittsburgh in April playing the female lead in August: Osage County at the Benedum Center.
4/12/2010	Saturday business program fits busy professional's schedule Student juggles career, college, family to earn degree
4/11/2010	April 14th Is STARS Day for Point Park Faculty and Staff Initiated in 2009, the STARS program supports the University's guiding principle of creating a quality student experience.
4/9/2010	Point Park MBA Students Advance To Final Round of Business Idea Challenge The final round of presentataions for the PCKIZ Business Idea Challenge wil be held on Monday, April 12 at Point Park University.
4/6/2010	Alumni Profile: Gary Smith, high school English teacher Education alumnus Gary Smith is an English teacher and department chair at South Fayette High School.
4/1/2010	Information Regarding April 3rd Classes All Saturday Accelerated Programs do not have classes this Saturday, April 3rd. This includes MBA, Business, Organizational Leadership, IMC, and Criminal Justice.
4/1/2010	Musical theatre alum on tour with 'Grease' Musical theatre alumna Christina Sivrich is appearing in the national Equity tour of the musical "Grease."
4/1/2010	Point Park announces faculty tenure, promotions More than a dozen Point Park University faculty members have been granted tenure and/or promotion, effective Sept. 1, 2010, President Paul Hennigan announced April 1.
3/31/2010	Tony Award-Winning Choreographer to Deliver Point Park University’s 50th Commencement Address Rob Ashford, a 1983 graduate of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts and honored Broadway choreographer, will give Point Park University’s undergraduate Commencement address on Saturday, May 1, at 1 PM at Mellon Arena in Downtown Pittsburgh.
3/30/2010	Two Students Receive Awards at Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference Anthony Costulas and Josh Frketic were recognized at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference, a national gathering of college-based radio stations in New York City.
3/25/2010	Point Park University Hosts the 5th Annual Multicultural Conference Point Park University’s Project Children LEAD (Learning Early to Appreciate Diversity) will hold the 5th Annual Multicultural Conference on Friday, May 7, 2010 in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
3/25/2010	Project Children L.E.A.D. at Point Park University Hosts Diversity Creativity Contest - Deadline Extended 4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to participate in Point Park University’s Project Children L.E.A.D. diversity creativity contest as a part of its 5th Annual Multicultural Diversity conference. The deadline has been extended to April 9th.
3/24/2010	Point Park adjusts schedule for Spring 2010 final exams Point Park University is adjusting the schedule for Spring 2010 final exam week to give faculty members and students an opportunity, if needed, to make up class time lost when the University closed Feb. 8-10 due to snowstorms.
3/23/2010	Alumni Profile: Kate Keib, promotion manager Kate Keib, who received her B.A. and M.A. in journalism and mass communication, is promotion manager for Gannett Atlanta.
3/23/2010	Conservatory Theatre stages musical 'Light in the Piazza' The Conservatory Theatre Company is proud to end the season with the contemporary musical, The Light in the Piazza.
3/23/2010	Point Park Professor Recognized for Women's History Month New York City Borders locations will be recognizing playwright and Point Park University adjunct professor, Coni Ciongoli-Koepfinger, and her recently released drama, “Candledancing.”
3/16/2010	Students to discuss Alternative Spring Break trips to New York City, New Orleans Students who went on this year’s Alternative Spring Break trips, which combined sightseeing with volunteer work, will talk about their experiences during a presentation Thursday, March 18, at 2 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium, second floor of Thayer Hall.
3/12/2010	Check Point Park information sources for updates on class schedules, locations With flooding forecast for Downtown Pittsburgh starting Friday, March 12, the University asks all faculty and students, especially those attending classes on Saturday, March 13, to regularly check the Point Park Web site for updates.
3/11/2010	Plan ahead for Saturday, March 13, road closures and parking restrictions due to St. Patrick's Day parade Point Park faculty and students who have classes on Saturday, March 13, should plan ahead to allow for Downtown road closures and parking garage restrictions due to the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Point Park’s shuttle stop will also be affected.
3/9/2010	Women of Humility Honored by Black Student Union of Point Park University The Black Student Union will be honoring women in the Pittsburgh Region for their commitment to diversity, professional achievement and leadership excellence. The event will be held in the Lawrence Hall Lobby on March 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
3/8/2010	Point Park University Hosts Brackets 101 Event to Benefit Cope Scholarship Fund Brackets 101is a fundraising event related to the NCAA Basketball Tournament benefitting Point Park University's Myron Cope Scholarship for students in the School of Communication.
3/5/2010	Cinema faculty film gets screening in Beverly Hills Milk Crate, a short film by Point Park University cinema and digital arts teaching artist John Rice, will screen on Saturday, March 13 at the 2010 Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival in Beverly Hills, Calif.
3/5/2010	Producer, writer offers career insights to cinema students Two-time Emmy- and Grammy Award-winner Scott Goldstein spoke to cinema and digital arts students about lessons he’s learned throughout his illustrious career.
3/4/2010	Pittsburgh Quarterly Publisher to visit Point Park University Join Doug Heuck, award-winning writer and publisher of Pittsburgh Quarterly Magazine, for a discussion on March 11th at 4 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium.
3/4/2010	SAEM students gain experience working on Pittsburgh events Students in the Sport, Arts and Entertainment Management senior seminar are gaining hands-on experience that can be put to use in whatever professional roles they pursue.
2/26/2010	Open House continuing as scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27 Point Park will hold its Open House as scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 27. If inclement weather prevents you from attending, please contact our Admissions Office to arrange a personal visit and campus tour.
2/25/2010	Conservatory Theatre opens world premiere musical Point Park's Conservatory Theatre Company is staging the world premiere of Time After Time, under the direction of Gabriel Barre.
2/25/2010	Musical theatre freshman looks toward Broadway Jenny Wine is enjoying her freshman year as a musical theatre major at Point Park after winning the 2009 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress.
2/24/2010	Assistant Professor Matthew Opdyke Receives Grant for Fishing Creek Watershed Research The two-year project will assess the aquatic health and habitat quality of native brook trout to the headwaters of Fishing Creek.
2/24/2010	Father's sacrifice inspires student to anti-terrorism career J’Nelle Lake's father's death inspired her to dedicate her life to preventing terrorism.
2/24/2010	SAEM students get inside scoop on making movies Film industry pros share insights on business aspects of creating a motion picture.
2/24/2010	The Innocence Institute of Point Park University Presents "Resurrected After Exoneration" in the Lawrence Hall Gallery The exhibit featuring portraits of exonerated men by renowned Pittsburgh artist, Daniel Bolick, opens March 2 in the Lawrence Hall Gallery at Point Park University.
2/22/2010	Point Park University Community Invited to Annual Health Fair Play games, win prizes and learn more about nutrition, hygiene and staying healthy at the Point Park University Health Fair on March 10th.
2/18/2010	Point Park Senior Nominated for Hip Hop Award Steve Maffei is the only college student nominated for the "Best Radio Personality" award at the 4th Annual Hip Hop Awards.
2/18/2010	Prof. Skertich leads medical team in Haiti following earthquake Assistant professor uses expertise in public safety, emergency management to run temporary hospital
2/18/2010	SAEM student helps rescue Haitian orphans after earthquake SAEM student Herbie Pallotta discusses his trip to Haiti.
2/17/2010	Cinema alum producing, directing documentary for ESPN writer Kevin Kauffman, class of 2009, is the director and producer for Todd vs. High School, a documentary and book about Todd Gallagher's second time through his senior year, this time at Trinity Christian High School in the Pittsburgh suburb of Forest Hills. Gallagher is a 33-year-old ESPN writer and author of the book Andy Roddick Beat Me With A Frying Pan.
2/16/2010	Concert features signature works by dance masters Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company will perform its annual concert at the historic Byham Theater in the Cultural District Feb. 11-13. The concert will feature signature works choreographed by dance masters.
2/11/2010	Advertising/PR student wins Renaissance Award Advertising/public relations major Miles Ritenour was named the Renaissance Scholar of the Year by the Pittsburgh chapter of Public Relations Society of America. He is also completing a cutting-edge virtual internship with WordWrite Communications.
2/10/2010	Classes to resume for Thursday, Feb. 11 After careful consideration of weather and road conditions, Point Park intends to resume classes and daily business operations, to the degree possible, on Thursday, Feb. 11.
2/9/2010	COPA auditions Friday & Saturday still on but check regularly Point Park is closed Feb. 10. All classes are cancelled. Faculty and staff do not report. The Children's School is closed. As of Wednesday morning, auditions for the Conservatory of Performing Arts will be held as scheduled on Friday and Saturday; check back regularly in the event weather conditions cause audition status to change.
2/8/2010	Information sources for University schedule updates If Point Park University delays or cancels classes or its operating schedule for any reason, including inclement weather, here's where to check.
2/8/2010	Point Park closed for Tuesday, Feb. 9 Point Park University is closed for Tuesday, Feb. 9. All classes are cancelled. Faculty and staff do not report for work. The Health Fair scheduled for Tuesday is cancelled. The Children's School is also closed for Feb. 9.
2/7/2010	Point Park closed for Monday, Feb. 8 Point Park University is closed for Monday, Feb. 8. All classes are cancelled. Faculty and staff do not report for work. The Children's School is also closed.
2/7/2010	Show at Pittsburgh Playhouse cancelled for Feb. 7 cancelled The Sunday, Feb. 7, performance of "Buried Child" at the Pittsburgh Playhouse has been cancelled due to the snowstorm.
2/5/2010	Point Park classes cancelled for Feb. 6 Due to inclement weather, Point Park University will be closed on Saturday, February 6. All classes and performances at the Pittsburgh Playhouse will be cancelled.
2/4/2010	Saturday Open House, Financial Aid Workshop postponed Due to a winter storm forecast, both events have been rescheduled from Feb. 6 to Feb. 27. Please join us then!
1/29/2010	Business plan contest gives students real-world challenge Winning team proposes french fry stands on campus.
1/29/2010	Student-Produced Show to Air on WBGN-TV "Stepping Forward: Youth in Transition" will air at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1.
1/28/2010	Global Cultural Studies program expands horizon for students The Global Cultural Studies programs at Point Park connect students with the cultures of the world.
1/28/2010	Work of student reporters plays role in outcome of criminal case A prison inmate convicted of a brutal murder and given the death sentence will go free from prison, due in part to investigative reporting two student journalists did for the Innocence Institute of Point Park University.
1/27/2010	Students expand theatre repertoire with 'Room Service' The Conservatory Theatre Company presents the screwball comedy 'Room Service.'
1/25/2010	Point Park-Woodland Hills School District Dual Enrollment Program Receives Support from Dominion Foundation Point Park University has received a $5,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation for the University's dual enrollment program established with Woodland Hills School District.
1/22/2010	Assistant Professor, Dr. Helena Knorr, to Present Work at International Conference Dr. Helena Knorr is slated to present to papers in June at the Conference of the International Network of Business and Management Journals in Valencia, Spain.
1/21/2010	Cinema grad works on major motion picture 'Unstoppable' Cinema and Digital Arts graduate Dave Thomas worked on the production of the major motion picture "Unstoppable."
1/19/2010	Associate Professor Bill Moushey Named to Pennsylvania Prison Society's Advisory Council The Pennsylvania Prison Society has named Associate Professor Bill Moushey to its Advisory Council.
1/18/2010	Assistant Professor Marcia Sturdivant Honored by Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Dr. Marcia Sturdivant received the Civic Leadership award at the 2009 Leadership Awards Gala hosted by the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh.
1/17/2010	Prof. Hallock spotlights great journalists for new book Point Park Assistant Professor Steven M. Hallock interviewed 10 legendary American journalists and conducted extensive research for his book "Reporters Who Made History."
1/12/2010	Point Park holding 'Day of Dreams' for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Classes are in session Point Park is hosting activities and presentations all day on Monday, Jan. 18, for a "Day of Dreams" celebration to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. University classes are in session on Jan. 18.
1/11/2010	Nominate a Fellow Alumnus for the Honor of Excellence Point Park's Office of Alumni Relations wants you to nominate those alumni who have an impact on the world around them.
1/7/2010	Musical theatre grad named PG Performer of the Year Robin Abramson, a 2003 musical theatre graduate of Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts, was named Post-Gazette Performer of the Year for her roles in City Theatre's productions of Mary's Wedding by Stephen Massicotte and Blackbird by David Harrower.
12/21/2009	Students on holiday break through Jan. 8; University offices re-open Jan. 4 Point Park University students are on holiday break from Sunday, December 20 through Friday, January 8.
12/18/2009	Dance auditions to proceed Dec. 19 as scheduled In response to inquiries, the Conservatory of Performing Arts has announced that auditions for dance program applicants will continue on Dec. 19 as scheduled.
12/16/2009	Associate professor chronicles life of NFL star James Harrison "Never Give Up," by Associate Professor Bill Moushey with Bill Parise, chronicles the life of Steelers star linebacker James Harrison, who overcame many obstacles to be a success in the NFL.
12/16/2009	Isaac brings blend of academics, corporate finance New dean's vision for School of Business focuses on students.
12/11/2009	'Child's Christmas' uses unique approach to casting students Based on the poem by Dylan Thomas, A Child's Christmas in Wales is a re-telling of Christmas memories, complete with everything from throwing snowballs at cats, to discussing Christmas presents, to caroling and singing "King Wenceslaus."
12/10/2009	Conservatory Dance Company premieres multimedia dance work Point Park's Conservatory Dance Company is staging the world premiere of The Bench, by dance faculty member Kiesha Lalama-White.
12/10/2009	MBA alum Nicholas Gigante helps Pittsburgh rediscover the arts Graduate plays key role at Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
12/9/2009	Dance student balances studies, career as Rockette Point Park senior dance major Erin Harold is performing for the second year with the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes on a leave of absence from her studies.
12/7/2009	A discussion on digital media with associate professor Dr. Heather Starr Fiedler, associate professor of digital media, specializes in new and emerging media technology, particularly online journalism.
12/7/2009	Alumni Profile: Douglas Anderson, health care reform advocate Grad starts firm to help cities prepare for disasters.
12/7/2009	Assistant professor's photo book depicts beauty of state parks Assistant Professor Chris Rolinson has published a fine art photography book of pictures taken in state parks in Western Pennsylvania, from Erie County to the Maryland border.
12/7/2009	Education major learns life lessons volunteering in Kenya Michael Suppa teaches girls orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS.
12/6/2009	Dean focuses on building School's innovative programs As the first dean of the new School of Communication, Tim Hudson, Ph.D., is focusing on building the academic quality of the innovative programs already in place in the School, with an emphasis on preparing students for an ever-changing communication profession.
11/30/2009	Claussen Named Visiting Faculty at IE University (Spain), Presents Three Lectures Dr. Dane S. Claussen, Professor & Director of Graduate Programs & Faculty Development, School of Communication, Point Park University, has been named also a Visiting Professor at IE University, Segovia and Madrid, Spain.
11/24/2009	Students on Thanksgiving break; University closed Thursday, Friday Point Park University students are on Thanksgiving break from Monday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Nov. 28.
11/20/2009	Point News Now: Student reporters address current issues on student-run channel U-View: Point Park University's television channel
11/18/2009	Dr. Archish Maharaja Presents Research at National Conference Dr. Archish Maharaja, Assistant Professor of Business Management at Point Park, presented work at the 5th Annual World Health Care Innovation and Technology Congress
11/9/2009	Production 3 course gives cinema students invaluable experience Known as one of the most competitive, grueling and intense courses in the program, the 40 cinema and digital arts students in Production 3 will celebrate the culmination of their hard work at a screening of their films on Friday, Dec. 11.
11/6/2009	Conservatory Theatre presents 'Carousel' Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Carousel, at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
11/6/2009	Spring registration is under way The Registrar's Office encourages all students to meet with their academic advisers to discuss class selections.
11/4/2009	Point Park Professor Appointed Editor of International Journal Dr. Tatyana Dumova has been appointed editor of a new interdisciplinary scholarly journal, the International Journal of Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies.
11/2/2009	Two Point Park Professors Present Research Papers Point Park University professors, Dr. Archish Maharaja and Dr. Mohammed Sidky, presented their papers at the annual conference of the Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology last weekend.
10/29/2009	New darkroom gives photo students better workspace Right after spring term ended, work began on a high-priority project for the School of Communication's photography classes: renovation of the small, awkward black and white darkroom into a bigger, more efficient space that gives students plenty of room to work.
10/27/2009	WTW Architects selected for Student and Convocation Center As Point Park University continues to develop elements of its Academic Village Initiative, a $244 million campus and public enhancement space plan, it announced today that WTW Architects will design the renovation of its new Student and Convocation Center.
10/26/2009	Alum Rob Ashford wins Emmy Alumnus Rob Ashford receives an Emmy Award.
10/21/2009	'Antigone' opens Conservatory Theatre season Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company kicks off the 2009-2010 season with Antigone, adapted by Lewis Galantiere from the play by Jean Anouilh.
10/20/2009	Dr. Hudson, dean of the School of Communication, Addressed the Joint Regional Conference of the Broadcast Education Association In a presentation titled "Not Necessarily the News," Dr. Timothy Hudson discussed preserving traditional journalistic principles in a rapidly changing field.
10/20/2009	Nader gives speech at Point Park Speaking to a packed house at Point Park University, Ralph Nader, consumer advocate and former presidential candidate, emphasized the importance of being an engaged citizen, telling students that individuals can make a difference on important public policy issues.
10/15/2009	Companies Take Advantage of Point Park’s On-site MBA Program Point Park University is now offering a flexible, on-site MBA program through the School of Business.
10/15/2009	Student film draws buzz at festivals The short film "The Heart of a Bee," a film created by Point Park University students, is being shown at the Rogue and Midwest 3-Minute film festivals.
10/14/2009	Point Park University to Host Ralph Nader Lecture Consumer advocate and presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, to present “The Mega Corporate Destruction of Capitalism & Democracy”.
10/12/2009	Opal Awards Honor Shirley Jones The Opal Awards 2009 will honor Shirley Jones star of stage and screen.
10/2/2009	Ann Reinking To Choreograph World Premiere of "Time After Time" At Pittsburgh Playhouse Broadway legend Ann Reinking will choreograph the world premiere of "Time After Time", which will run at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse from Feb. 26 through March 14, 2010.
10/2/2009	Reinking to choreograph 'Time After Time' Broadway legend Ann Reinking will choreograph the world premiere of Time After Time, which will run at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse from Feb. 26 through March 14, 2010.
10/1/2009	Author Mary Biddinger Featured in Point Park University Poetry Series Mary Biddinger will be at Point Park University as the next featured artist in a series of poetry readings presented by Point Park.
9/28/2009	Considering Point Park? Learn more at online chats and open house programs Is Point Park one of your college choices? The University has ongoing opportunities -- including an online chat Oct. 1 on full-time undergraduate programs -- for you to get more information and learn about all Point Park has to offer.
9/22/2009	Point Park students stage flash mob peace demonstration Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts staged a flash mob peace demonstration on Monday, Sept. 19 when 300 dancers hit the streets for a spontaneous dance performance to welcome the world for the G-20 Summit.
8/30/2009	Point Park University Professor Presents Work at International Conference Dr. Archish Maharaja presented at the International Conference on Advances in Management (ICAM) annual convention in Colorado Springs, CO.
8/25/2009	Message from President Hennigan regarding University Operations during the Pittsburgh Summit As you know, Pittsburgh will host The Pittsburgh Summit 2009 (the G-20 Summit), a gathering of heads of state on September 24 and 25, 2009. Because most of the activities related to this international event will take place in and around our Downtown neighborhood, University operations will be amended during that week.
8/25/2009	Pittsburgh Economist Stuart Hoffman to Speak at Public Forum on G-20 Summit Stuart Hoffman, Chief Economist for The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., leads public forum focusing on impact of G-20. This event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh.
8/25/2009	University Provides H1N1 Resources for In-coming Students University officials are being proactive in preparing students and educating them about the health services available through the University.
8/24/2009	New Students Connect at Point Park University Convocation Point Park University welcomes more than 800 incoming freshmen and transfer students this week. Many will come together to meet fellow classmates and University leaders at Convocation, scheduled for August 28, 2009 at the Sheraton Station Square Ballroom.
8/20/2009	Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology Professor and Student Present to Ecological Society of America Dr. Matthew Opdyke, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies in the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology and student, Bryan Dolney presented posters at the national Ecological Society of America conference in Albuquerque on August 7, 2009.
8/6/2009	Point Park University Appoints Angela Hardy Isaac, Ph.D., as Dean of School of Business Dr. Angela Isaac brings a mix of higher education and industry experience to her new role as Dean of Point Park's School of Business.
8/3/2009	Cinema and digital arts alumna gives student first big break Beverly Cole, a 2007 graduate of the cinema and digital arts program, has made it to the big time and is taking Ally Weeks, currently a sophomore in the program, along with her.
8/3/2009	Dance faculty member having great year Kiesha Lalama-White was featured in Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch," is set to stage the world premiere of her new work The Bench, and choreographed several pieces.
8/3/2009	Four alumni perform at Tony Awards Four Point Park University alumni performed at the 2009 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall.
7/31/2009	Point Park University Accepting Applications for Three New Masters Programs Beginning Fall 2009 Point Park University has announced three new graduate programs - Master of Education in Teaching and Leadership, Master of Education Leading to Secondary Certification, and Master of Science in Environmental Studies. Applicants are now being accepted for the Fall 2009 term.
7/10/2009	Point Park University students launch Carrnivale Theatrics, stage Sweeney Todd to raise money for breast cancer research Carrnivale Theatrics, founded by Point Park University junior musical theatre majors Maggie Carr and Justin Fortunato, along with Duquesne University major Bob Neumeyer, will stage Sweeney Todd as their premiere production at the New Hazlett Theater, July 16 – 18, 2009. Proceeds benefit the Pittsburgh affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
6/17/2009	Onorato & Ravenstahl Launch G-20 Website, Invite Community to ‘Welcome the World’ Brainstorming Sessions First G-20 Summit brainstorming session to be held at Point Park University this Friday, June 19, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
6/16/2009	Point Park University to Add Golf Teams in the Fall The Point Park athletic department announced Monday that it will be adding a men’s golf team and a women’s golf team in the fall. The Pioneers will be competing on the links for the first time since the 1970-71 school year, and director of athletics Dan Swalga is pleased to announce the addition of the golf programs.
6/11/2009	Dr. Dane S. Claussen Appointed to Editorial Board of a 2nd Australia-based Scholarly Journal, and Starts Reviewing for a Canada-based Scholarly Journal Dr. Dane S. Claussen, Professor & Graduate Program Director, School of Communication, was appointed June 5 to the Editorial Advisory Board of Asia Pacific Media Educator, a scholarly journal based in Australia.
6/11/2009	Joint M.B.A. and M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication Degree Program Launched by Point Park University’s Communication and Business Schools Point Park University’s School of Communication and School of Business have teamed up to offer a joint M.A.-M.B.A. degree program oriented toward public relations and advertising management, starting in Fall 2009.
6/9/2009	Point Park University Debuts New Lawrence Hall Gallery With Work From Artist Frank Herbert Mason Point Park University will open the new Lawrence Hall Gallery on June 10, 2009, with its premiere exhibit of the work of the renowned classical-style artist Frank Herbert Mason. The Lawrence Hall Gallery is located in the newly renovated lobby adjacent to the dance complex.
6/8/2009	The REP Announces 2009 – 2010 Season The REP, Point Park University’s professional theatre company, will be producing four works, including one world premiere, in its 2009 - 2010 season which opens September 11 and runs through June 13.
6/5/2009	Point Park University Alumni Perform at the Tony Awards Four Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts alumni will perform at The 2009 Tony Awards this Sunday, June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
6/2/2009	Dr. Dane S. Claussen Named Fulbright Specialist for Five-Year Term Dr. Dane S. Claussen, Professor and Graduate Program Director, School of Communication is the first professor in the history of Point Park University to be appointed as a Fulbright Specialist.
5/29/2009	Digital Media Professor, Heather Starr Fielder, Receives Top Honors for PittsburghMom.com PittsburghMom.com receives two awards at International Academy of the Visual Arts 15th Annual Communicator Awards.
5/29/2009	Point Park Professors and Student Receive Accolades From The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania The 45th Annual Golden Quill Awards dinner was an eventful evening for Point Park professors Bill Moushey and Andrew Conte as well as student Brittany Hoke.
5/29/2009	Point Park University Awarded $3.95 Million Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative Grant for Academic Village Project Governor Edward G. Rendell and PennDOT announced that Point Park University has been awarded a $3.95 million grant from its Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative.
5/26/2009	Point Park University Appoints Timothy J. Hudson, PhD, as First Dean of New School of Communication After conducting a national search, Point Park University has hired Dr. Timothy J. Hudson as the first dean of the new School of Communication. In his new role, Dr. Hudson will provide educational leadership in the development of the new School of Communication and function as the visionary for the School’s programmatic advancement.
5/22/2009	Dr. Dane S. Claussen interviewed about New York Times plagiarism Dr. Dane S. Claussen, Professor & Graduate Program Director, School of Communication, was interviewed Monday afternoon, May 18, by KDKA radio afternoon news hosts Paul Rasmussen and Rose Ryan-Douglas about the plagiarism scandal surrounding New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd.
5/5/2009	Point Park University Presents Free Series for Unemployed Adults Point Park University next month is offering a free program for recently unemployed adults to help answer questions sparked by job loss and create a strategy to bridge the career gap.
5/4/2009	NewMoves Contemporary Dance Festival Features Point Park Professor and Two Students NewMOVES Contemporary Dance Festival, an event seeking to encourage and present experimentation, collaboration and performance excellence by emerging choreographers, will showcase dance works from Point Park professor Peter LeBreton Merz and students Kaylin Horgan and Luke Murphy.
4/27/2009	Fourth Annual Multicultural Diversity Conference Project Children LEAD (Learning Early to Appreciate Diversity) and Point Park University invite you to the 4th Annual Multicultural Conference on May 8, 2009.
4/23/2009	Point Park University Announces Architects, Releases Economic Impact Study A year after unveiling the Academic Village at Point Park University, a $244 million campus and public enhancement space plan that will transform the University and Downtown Pittsburgh, Point Park University announced several significant advances toward making the initiative a reality.
4/21/2009	Governor Edward G. Rendell to Deliver Point Park University Commencement Address The Honorable Edward G. Rendell, Pennsylvania’s 45th governor, will give Point Park University’s undergraduate Commencement address on Saturday, May 2.
4/15/2009	Point Park University Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program allows the University to voluntarily enter into an agreement with Veterans Affairs to fund tuition expenses for veterans.

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