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5/22/2012 School of Arts and Sciences students land various summer internships and jobs related to their majors
Point Park students are frequently connected to internships and career opportunities through recommendations from faculty, staff, and the Career Development Center.
5/21/2012 Political Science Major Receives Point Park's Alumni Association President’s Award
Anthony Costulas, a 2012 political science alum, discusses how Point Park has shaped him and his future career plans.
5/17/2012 Forensic Science Club Hosts Murder Mystery Dinner For Students and Faculty
Point Park forensic science students recently put their crime-solving skills to work at a Murder Mystery Dinner hosted by the Forensic Science Club.
5/10/2012 Student Majoring in Global Cultural Studies and Print Journalism Wins Scholarship for Aspiring Journalists
Emily Petsko, a senior double majoring in global cultural studies and print journalism, is the 2012 winner of the Bob Fryer Scholarship from The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania.
5/8/2012 Third Annual Humanities Symposium Featured a Wide Variety of Original Student Research
Point Park students presented original research posters, readings, and panel sessions on a wide range of topics at the Third Annual Undergraduate Humanities Symposium held April 20.
4/26/2012 National Psychology Conference Allows Students to Showcase Their Original Research and Meet Scholars
Approximately 200 professionals, scholars, and faculty came to Point Park University for the Fifth Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology.
4/20/2012 Meet Robert Alexander, Professor of English and Director of the University’s Writing Program
Robert Alexander, Ph.D., professor of English and director of the University’s writing program, has been teaching at Point Park for 40 years.
4/16/2012 Spotlight on Africa film series begins this week
An April 17 screening of the documentary 'God Grew Tired of Us' and celebration of Point Park graduate student Panther Bior begin the University's Spotlight on Africa series.
4/13/2012 Global Cultural Studies Professors Present at Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting
J. Dwight Hines, Ph.D., discussed class-cultural implications surrounding the reintroduction of the North American grey wolf and Robert Ross, Ph.D., examined how urban development in the U.S. affects warfare in the Middle East.
4/12/2012 Students to Present Original Research and Hear from Published Poets at Annual Humanities Symposium
The University’s Third Annual Undergraduate Humanities Symposium will be held on April 20.
4/10/2012 Faculty and Biology Students' Study on Lichen Publishes in the Journal of the PA Academy of Science
The published piece is titled "A Study of Epiphytic Lichen Communities in Urban and Rural Environments in Southwestern Pennsylvania."
4/6/2012 Global Cultural Studies Senior Plans to Teach Abroad After Graduation
Meet Holly Kuhl, a global cultural studies student graduating this May.
4/2/2012 Alumna Says Global Cultural Studies Degree Equipped Her for Life
Meet Julia Franzen, a 2011 global cultural studies alumna and logistics coordinator for the organization Back to the Roots.
3/29/2012 Assistant Professor Megan Ward Will Connect Victorian Novels with Artificial Intelligence
Ward's presentation “The Finkelhor Lecture “Realism and Robots: The Victorian Novel and Cybernetics” will be held on Wed. April 4 at 3 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
3/26/2012 Psychology Professors' New Book Critiques the Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs in Children
Sharna Olfman, Ph.D. and Brent Dean Robbins, Ph.D., recently authored a book titled “Drugging Our Children: How Profiteers are Pushing Antipsychotics on Our Youngest and What We Can Do to Stop It."
3/22/2012 Graduate Education Department to Offer New Technology Courses This Summer for Teachers
The graduate education department at Point Park is offering two new courses this summer for teachers who want to gain knowledge and skills in online teaching.
3/22/2012 Point Park Writers' Series welcomes Sandra Beasley March 27
Award-winning poet and nonfiction writer Sandra Beasley will read from a selection of her works at the next Point Park Writers' Series event, March 27 at 7 p.m.
3/20/2012 Society for Humanistic Psychology holds national conference at Point Park University March 29-April 1
Point Park University will host the National Society of Humanistic Psychology's fifth annual conference March 29-April 1. Brent Dean Robbins, Ph.D., and Robert McInerney, Ph.D., are conference co-chairs.
3/15/2012 Alumni Profile: Daniel Meinert, Criminal Justice Administration Graduate and Securities Investigator
Meet alum Daniel Meinert, securities investigator for the Pennsylvania Securities Commission, Division of Enforcement, Litigation, and Compliance.
3/2/2012 Internship Leads to Position at Westinghouse for Veteran and Electrical Engineering Technology Alum
Meet Vasilii Savtchouk, a 2011 electrical engineering technology alumnus.
2/29/2012 Alumna Returns to Point Park to Share Expertise in Social Services Field
Meet Marcia Sturdivant, Ph.D., deputy director for the Office of Children, Youth and Families and adjunct assistant professor at Point Park.
2/23/2012 Professor Channa Newman to Give March 13 Lecture on "The Genealogy of the Honors Movement"
Newman is a professor of French and global cultural studies at Point Park University.
2/20/2012 Capstone Course Helps Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Land Position as a College Instructor
Meet Preeti Juneja, a 2010 curriculum and instruction alumna of Point Park University.
2/17/2012 Confluence Psychology Alliance to Host "Secret Agent L" on Feb. 24
Secret Agent L, whose real name is Laura Miller, goes all over Pittsburgh leaving “little acts of kindness and day-brightening for an unsuspecting person to find.”
2/10/2012 Point Park's Crime Scene House Featured in Pittsburgh Magazine
Ed Strimlan and his use of a crime scene investigation house in the classroom are featured in the February edition of Pittsburgh Magazine.
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."
1/19/2012 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.
1/11/2012 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.
1/3/2012 Alumni Profile: Nicole Perry, Civil Engineer Supervisor for PennDOT
Civil engineering technology alumna Nicole Perry is a civil engineer supervisor for PennDOT.
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
12/12/2011 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.
12/6/2011 Educational Administration Alumnus Appointed a Principal for Pittsburgh Public Schools
Meet Adam Sikorski, an educational administration alumnus and principal for Pittsburgh Colfax K-8.
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.
11/9/2011 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 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.
11/1/2011 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.
10/21/2011 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.
10/19/2011 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 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.
10/12/2011 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.
10/10/2011 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.
10/7/2011 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.
9/14/2011 Interest in Engineering Prompts Pursuit of Degrees
Meet Chas Ainsworth, a civil engineering technology and engineering management alumnus.
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.
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.
8/24/2011 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.
8/22/2011 Class Project Leads to Job for Mechanical Engineering Technology Student
Meet Robert Fausnaught, automation engineer for Eaton Corp.
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.
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.
6/17/2011 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 Student Excels in Point Park's Electrical Engineering Technology Program
Melissa Englert is pursuing her dream to be an engineer.
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.
6/7/2011 Presentations and Papers from Humanities and Human Sciences Faculty and Students
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.
5/19/2011 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.
5/13/2011 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.
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.
4/25/2011 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.
4/18/2011 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.
4/8/2011 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.
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.
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.
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.
10/1/2010 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.
9/3/2010 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.
8/23/2010 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.
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.
6/25/2010 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.
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.
5/25/2010 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.
5/3/2010 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.
4/23/2010 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.
4/16/2010 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.
4/6/2010 Alumni Profile: Gary Smith, high school English teacher
Education alumnus Gary Smith is an English teacher and department chair at South Fayette High School.
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.
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.
12/7/2009 Education major learns life lessons volunteering in Kenya
Michael Suppa teaches girls orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS.
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.

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