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Police Blotter: August 28 - September 3, 2013

Police Blotter: August 28 – September 3, 2013

September 4, 2013

8/28 - Disorderly Conduct - This department was advised of a smell of marijuana in Hamilton Hall.  Officers responded to the room in question finding suspected marijuana and paraphernalia.  All parties involved were cited for disorderly conduct as well as Judicial Affairs....

Valerie Howard: New Nursing and Health Sciences Dean with big plans

Valerie Howard: New Nursing and Health Sciences Dean with big plans

Elizabeth Witowich and Kendall Valan
September 3, 2013

As of Aug. 12, Lynda Davidson, the former Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, has stepped down from her role as dean and was replaced by Professor of Nursing Valerie Howard. Though still new to the title of dean, Howard has been a professor at Robert Morris for...

Sunset on the campus of Robert Morris University. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Paul Wintruba)

RoMo’s RoundUp

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
September 1, 2013

Here's what's happening on campus after students return from a long Labor Day weekend. Sunday, Sept. 1 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Sexual Assault Awareness Month  - Men's Soccer @ Rider - Women's Soccer vs. Bucknell: 1 p.m. - NAC Monday, Sept. 2 - No Classes -...

International students gather with a RMU Global Ambassador while bonding at a football scrimmage.

Global Ambassador program launches, experiences first year success

Quadira Daniels, Staff Member
August 27, 2013

Although move in day was on Aug. 22, new students other than just freshman were moving in throughout the week from different areas of the world. The one aspect many have in common, no matter how far apart their homes lie, is the Global Ambassador program. The Center for Global...

Provost reveals potential goals within framework of growing RMU

Provost reveals potential goals within framework of growing RMU

Vince Russo, Staff Member
August 26, 2013

Caleb Garvy is just an incoming freshman from Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, but one view of the lounge turned dorm in Hamilton that Garvy and three other call their home away from home suggests that he is much higher on the food chain. Caleb and many other resident students have...

Moon Twp. approves zoning, conditional use application for Yorktown Hall

Moon Twp. approves zoning, conditional use application for Yorktown Hall

Andrea Zanaglio, Staff Member
August 24, 2013

Robert Morris University can now officially move forward with its plans to transform the former Holiday Inn on University Boulevard into a dormitory after the Moon Township Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 in July to approve the university’s zoning and conditional use applications. RMU’s...

Yorktown renovation transforms hotel into home for residents

Yorktown renovation transforms hotel into home for residents

Sarah Swiss, Staff Member
August 23, 2013

Over the summer, Yorktown Hall has made many renovations to improve its residence experience. Last year, RMU took over the Holiday Inn and made it an entirely residential functioning dorm.  Housing 501 students this year, changes were made to accommodate so many students. The...

Sunset on the campus of Robert Morris University. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Paul Wintruba)

Plan that built foundation will now pave way for stronger future

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
August 23, 2013

Year after year, Robert Morris University makes leaps and bounds in transforming and further developing as a university. Comparing the 2007-2008 RMU to the 2013-2014 RMU is almost unthinkable because of how much has changed, but the reason this progress has been made is because...

Hale Center Update

Hale Center Update

Vince Russo, Staff Member
August 22, 2013

UPDATE: Police Chief Randy Mink clarified and confirmed in a statement that at 8:22 p.m. last night both campus police and the Moon fire department were alerted of smoke inside the Hale Center on campus. “We’ve come to the conclusion that is was some mechanical stuff done...

Welcome Home Class of 2017: New Student Orientation Schedule

Welcome Home Class of 2017: New Student Orientation Schedule

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
August 22, 2013

Today the biggest class in RMU history joins campus and begins their journey as making these 4 years as Colonials memorable. New student orientation is taking place at thousands of campuses across the nation, but RMU's lineup is stacked with both information and fun for freshmen....