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New interactive website provides another source for college students

New interactive website provides another source for college students

Hannah Smith, News Editor
April 8, 2014

If you like RateMyProfessor.com, you’ll love SyllabusRate.com.  This newly launched site allows college students to rate and upload the syllabus to a class. Students will be able to use this as a tool to find out what courses they want to take without the hassle of adding...

Variety of government officials visit RMU to encourage voting

Variety of government officials visit RMU to encourage voting

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2014

To kick off the RMU Voter Registration Drive, six local politicians came to campus to speak at the Rogal Family Chapel on April 4 to emphasize the importance of voting and voter involvement. The panelists included State Sen. Matt Smith; State Rep. Mark Mustio; State Rep. Adam...

Creativity at Work a success yet again

Creativity at Work a success yet again

Vince Russo, Assistant News Editor
April 4, 2014

On Thursday, Robert Morris University hosted its annual Creativity at Work Conference. The conference is designed to set students up with networking and interactive conversation with professionals from careers in the fields of Communication, English, and Media Arts. The event...

Police Blotter 3/25/14-3/31/14

Police Blotter 3/25/14-3/31/14

April 1, 2014

3/28/14 - Student Conduct - While patrolling Yorktown Hall an officer noticed a door on the fourth floor duct taped closed.  One male was identified, and sent through Judicial Affairs for disciplinary actions. (Closed) 3/29/14 - Underage Drinking - A traffic stop was conducted...

Police Blotter 3/18/14 - 3/24/14

Police Blotter 3/18/14 – 3/24/14

March 29, 2014

3/16/14 - Medical Emergency - This department was advised of a male experiencing a seizure in the Nicholson Student Center.  Valley Ambulance was contacted and transported the patient to Sewickley Valley Hospital for treatment. (Closed) 3/18/14- Criminal Mischief - This...

Dr. Purohit accepts CDIO position

Dr. Purohit accepts CDIO position

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2014

In an e-mail announcement that came from President Gregory Dell'Omo shortly after noon on Mar. 25, the RMU community was informed that Dr. Yasmin Purohit has accepted the offer for the position of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) in Dell'Omo's cabinet. "Dr. Purohit’s...

Police Blotter 3/13/14 - 3/17/14

Police Blotter 3/13/14 – 3/17/14

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2014

3/13/14 - Recovered Property - A caller reported a backpack with a note on it in the lower Sewall parking lot.  Officers retrieved the backpack, which belonged to a student on the track team.  The bag will be stored at Barry Center until the owner retrieves it. (Closed) 3/14/14...

Police Blotter 3/4/14 - 3/10/14

Police Blotter 3/4/14 – 3/10/14

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2014

3/4/14 - Fire - Parkhurst advised of a grease fire in the Bistro at Wheatley Center.  Officers responded and extinguished the fire without incident.  Maintenance was advised of the incident. (Closed) 3/5/14 - Student Conduct - Officer’s intervened with two students smoking...

Global Get Together success for RMU School of Business

Global Get Together success for RMU School of Business

Hannah Smith, News Editor
March 7, 2014

Once again, the First Thursday Global Get Together is a success for the Robert Morris University School of Business who hosted the event. The Global Get Together is on the first Thursday of every month and has the different RMU schools sponsor the event this semester. This...

Police Blotter 2/25/14 - 3/3/14

Police Blotter 2/25/14 – 3/3/14

March 4, 2014

2/25/14 - Disturbance - Parkhurst reported having a problem with an employee at Romo’s.  Officers responded and assisted with the issue, cleared without incident. 2/26/14 - Disorderly Conduct - While patrolling the parking lot at Yorktown Hall officers viewed a suspicious...