Spring & Summer 2017 Headlines
August
Student Strives To Bring Joy To Cancer Patients (Aug. 25)
Franklin Appointed Director Of Crime Victims’ Institute (Aug. 23)
SHSU To Offer Doctorate In Higher Ed Leadership (Aug. 23)
University Art Collection Pieces On View Aug. 21-31 (Aug. 22)
More Parking, Different Routes To Greet SHSU Students (Aug. 18)
Health Science Interns Reflect On Experiences (Aug. 18)
Counseling Professor Receives Lifetime Award (Aug. 15)
Student Org To Host Eclipse Viewing (Aug. 14)
Dubai Study Abroad Sign-Up Available (Aug. 14)
Student Succeeds With Help Of First-Year Experience (Aug. 11)
General's Market Opens All Day For Fall 2017 (Aug. 11)
SHSU Receives Grant To Develop East Asian Studies (Aug. 9)
Bearkat Family Weekend Scheduled (Aug. 9)
Alumnus Travels The World Fighting Drugs (Aug. 8)
SHSU Receives National Science Foundation Award (Aug. 8)
Kat Comedy To Showcase Nick Cannon, Nicole Byer (Aug. 4)
CHSS Diversity Fellowship Applications Available (Aug. 1)
SHSU Professor Researches Social Impacts Of Shale Oil And Gas (Aug. 1)
July
Third Consecutive SHSU Student Chosen As Student Regent (July 27)
Houston Area Samaritan To Address SHSU Graduates (July 26)
Welcome Week Leaders Program Applications Open (July 25)
Intern Shadows Parole Officers In The Field (July 25)
CJ Alumnus Heads Arkansas State (July 25)
Forensic Science Investigates New Sleep Aid (July 25)
SHSU Opera To Present 'Cosi fan tutte' (July 12)
Houston Native Overcomes Homesickness In First Year (July 12)
STAR Accountability Program Improves Greek Life, Benefits Community (July 7)
Memorial Museum Receives Grant (July 6)
June
SHSU Update (June 30)
- IT Associate Director Named To Blackboard MVP Program
- Director To Speak At Project Management Symposium
- Doctoral Student Contributes To Book
- Residence Life Hosts Two Donation Events
- Mullings Selected As Spotlight On Staff
- SHSU Food Pantry Distribution Set For July 14
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SHSU Body Farm Featured On 60 Minutes Australia (June 30)
SHSU Study Earns Top Award From Policing Journal (June 29)
LEMIT Hosts Training On Trauma-Affected Veterans (June 29)
CJ Alumnus Elevated To Warden In Missouri Prison (June 29)
Nursing Students Travel To Nicaragua To Help The Community (June 28)
Summer Shakespeare Coming To SHSU (June 23)
Unique Collaboration Results In Modern Day Business Fable (June 22)
Education Honor Society Leads By Example (June 20)
Angrove Named TSUS Chief Online Education Officer (June 20)
Law Student Reflects On Benefits Of College Organizations (June 15)
SHSU Offers New Graduate Certificate (June 12)
Graphic Design Students Awarded For Work (June 12)
Film Program Receives Extensive DVD Collection Donation (June 8)
Discovery Across The Sea And What Was Found (June 7)
SHSU Teacher Retention Rates Higher Than State (June 6)
SHSU Update (June 4)
- Study Examines Neurotransmitters Linked To Aggression, Anti-Social Behavior
- McMurray Selected As Spotlight On Staff
- Alumni Office Wins Three CASE Awards
- Program Marketing Wins AMA Crystal Award
- Raven Nest Ranked As Top 25 Economy Course
- Memorial Museum Participates In Blue Star Museums
- COBA And CHSS Collaborate With Event
- Firefox To Be Removed
- SHSU Food Pantry Distribution Set For June 16
- SMMC Summer Workshop Set For June 14
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Adu-Prah Selected For Carnegie Fellowship (June 2)
May
Orientation Heats Up For The Summer (May 25)
New Program To Help Prepare Future Educators (May 24)
Musical Theatre Student Wins National Award (May 23)
Regents Approve New Academic Programs, Tenure, Promotions (May 19)
CVI Begins Series On Sexual Assault On Campus (May 19)
Compliance Officer Speaks At Texas A&M University (May 18)
Vienne Honored By National Organization (May 16)
Researchers Study DNA From Explosives (May 15)
Student Completes IRONMAN Texas Triathlon (May 15)
Student Battles Cancer While Fulfilling Passion Of Becoming A Teacher (May 12)
Students Selected For D.C. Women In Government Program (May 12)
Oliver’s Exhibit Honors Father Of American Policing (May 11)
Student Named National Emerging Forensic Scientist (May 9)
Low Heart Rate Linked To Stalking Behaviors In Men (May 9)
Staff Excellence Award Winners Announced (May 8)
SHSU Update (May 7)
- Windows 10 To Replace Windows 7
- Folk Festival To Celebrate Sam Houston
- Celebration Set For Graduating LGBTQ+ Students
- IT Offers Reminder To Spring Graduates
- Reception Set For Humanities And Social Sciences
- Raven Nest To Host Junior Golf Clinics
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New Center To Provide Transition Services Support (May 5)
Mesoamerican Magic—An 'Incredible' Educational Experience (May 5)
Professor of Agricultural Education Finds Serving Others As Calling (May 1)
April
SHSU Update (April 30)
- Saddam Hussein Interrogator Visits LEAP Center
- Alpha Delta Pi Hosts Annual Color Run
- Priority One To Host News Anchor
- Charity Football Game Aids Students
- Yellow Fever Exhibit Set For May 2-6
- De-Stress Events Planned For Finals Prep
- Veteran Stole Ceremony Set For May 3
- Baroque Ensemble Concert To Feature Monteverdi
- School Of Music Honors Recital Set For May 4
- Talent Management Training Set For May 17
- Suicide Awareness Event Set For May 2
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Spring Commencement Speakers Announced (April 27)
Students To Showcase Films At Animation Festival (April 25)
COBA Receives WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award (April 24)
SHSU Update (April 23)
- Prof Developing Lab Test For Synthetic Opioids
- Hollywood Superhero Returns To The Big Screen
- Student Art Association To Host Auction
- Compliance Officer Speaks At Ethics Conference
- Student Makes Texans Cheerleading Squad
- SHSU To Remember Holocaust Victims April 24
- SGA To Host Spring Fling
- Outdoor Recreation To Visit Utah
- SHSU Food Pantry Distribution Set For April 24
- Activities Planned For Huntsville State Park
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Physics Lecturer Examines Science, Religion In Book (April 24)
Seeking Common Ground Through Language (April 18)
Criminal Justice To Celebrate At Honors Day (April 18)
Money Management Hosts Financial Literacy Month (April 17)
SHSU Update (April 16)
- Homeland Security Program Moving To Woodlands
- SHSU To Celebrate Earth Day
- Assistant Prof To Give 'Last Lecture'
- Officer To Discuss Active Shooter Responses
- NABCJ Conference Set For April 22
- Satellite Gallery To Showcase Student's Exhibit
- All-Male Soft Skill Panel Set For April 18
- Kolonneh Chamber Players To Present Concert
- Leadership For Women Lunch Set For April 19
- SMMC Offers Chance To Win Scholarship
- Outdoor Recreation To Visit Guadalupe River
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Founders Day To Celebrate Past, Present (April 14)
Sproat Named Museum Group President (April 13)
Alum Returns To Direct "Hairspray" (April 12)
Film Festival To Highlight Mass Communication Talent (April 10)
SHSU Update (April 9)
- Hayes And Orrick Receive National Teaching Awards
- MFA Program To Celebrate Prof's New Poetry Book
- SHSU Art Song Competition Winners Announced
- Beto Chair Lecture Set For April 13
- Texas Native To Read From Debut Poetry Collection
- Bearkat All Paws In Registration Deadline Nears
- All-Female Soft Skills Panel Set For April 13
- Clarinet Studio Recital To Feature 28 Students
- SHSU Named In Top 50 College Financial Literacy Programs
- VAN Presentation Training Set For April 12
- SHSU Food Pantry Distribution Set For April 13
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Sammys To Recognize Outstanding Contributions (April 6)
Texas Bankers Hall Of Fame To Honor Five (April 6)
SHSU To Host TSUS Workshop On Student Success (April 4)
SHSU Update (April 2)
- NIJ Recognizes 'CRIMES' As Exemplary CJ Technology
- Faculty, Staff Invited To Preview New Common Reader
- Trio Of Art Students To Display Works At Senior Show
- Exec. Director Honored For Research Project
- Soft Skills Panel Event Set For April 6
- Shannon Lane To Give Colloquium Presentation
- Leadership Over Lunch Set For April 5
- Museum To Showcase 'State Fair' Exhibit
- Outdoor Recreation To Visit Wichita Mountains
- Saturday@SAM Set For April 8
- Program Council To Screen 'Split'
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March
Music Student Takes First In International Competition (March 31)
Guest Lecturer To Discuss Stroke Rehabilitation (March 30)
Raven’s Call To Pay Tribute To Departed Students, Faculty, Staff (March 30)
CJ Alum Fights In Battle Against Zika Virus (March 28)
CJ Students From China Explore Houston (March 27)
Study Investigates Civil Legal Needs Of Crime Victims (March 27)
Teams To Take Stage In Art Song Competition (March 27)
Jazz Festival To Showcase Students, Professionals (March 27)
Spring Events For Common Reader Program Begin Today (March 27)
SHSU Update (March 26)
- Multiple Fairs Set For Graduate Admissions
- Criminal Justice Expands International Program Initiatives
- Art Students To Display Work In Annual Juried Exhibit
- Three Student-Directed Plays To Be Presented
- Outstanding Business Graduate Gives Students Tips
- SMMC Event Set For March 29
- Tickets Still Available For Sammypalooza
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Events Slated For Sexual Assault Awareness Month (March 23)
Woodlands Center To Host Interactive Health Fair (March 23)
SHSU To Screen 1966 Texas Tragedy Documentary (March 22)
Oliver Pays Homage To Father Of America Policing (March 21)
Legal Services Director Provides More Than Just Advice (March 21)
Abounding Love For Poetry (March 20)
National Book Award Winners To Visit SHSU (March 20)
SHSU Update (March 19)
- Gang Task Force To Give Real Talk w/CJ
- Beta Alpha Psi Places First, Third At Regional Competition
- SGA To Hold Auditions For Community Fest
- CHSS To Host Dean's List Luncheon
- SGA To Hold Biking Benefits Info Event
- Program Council To Spread Happiness
- ARCANUM Ensemble To Perform Born In The 80s
- Blevins To Give Colloquium Presentation
- Visitor Center Changes Name To Visitor Services
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LEMIT Launches Online Body Camera Course (March 16)
SHSU Researchers Find Capital Punishment Results (March 16)
Staff Excellence Award Nominations Due (March 16)
Homeland Security Students Aid Runners In 100-Mile Race (March 15)
Inter-Professional Program Created For Health Sciences (March 15)
SHSU Receives $640,000 Grant For Student Success Initiative (March 15)
Bocskor Inspires SHSU Women On Recent Visit (March 15)
Robbins Appointed Vice Provost (March 14)
Sport Management Program To Host 'Rockets Night' (March 13)
SHSU Graduate To Lead Untested Rape Kit Study (March 9)
SHSU Update (March 5)
- Digital Education Summit Set For March 9-10
- Interactive Dance Experience Set For March 25
- GRE Prep Workshop Set For March 11
- Workshop To Offer Grad School Info
- Meet Honors Ambassadors On March 9
- Legal Services Offers Spring Break Safety Tips
- Free Percussion Group Concert Set For March 9
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Events To Celebrate Women's History Month (March 1)
February
SHSU Earns Arbor Day Honor For Third Year (Feb. 28)
Music Students Hit High Notes In International Competition Win (Feb. 27)
Center To Host Texas Supreme Court Justices (Feb. 27)
'Southern Review' Editor To Visit Writing Students (Feb. 27)
SHSU Update (Feb. 26)
- 'City Spotlight' To Launch Spring Season March 3
- IT@Sam To Roll Out Windows 10, Office 365
- Prof To Discuss Whiskey, Tennessee Industry
- SHSU PRSSA To Present Housing Fair For Students
- Prof To Speak For First Friday Faculty Forum
- Eating Disorder Presentation Set For Feb. 28
- Sammys Nominee Forms Due By March 1
- Non-Traditional Opera To Premiere At SHSU
- Next Leadership Over Lunch Set For March 1
- Old Town Theater To Celebrate Hollywood Icon
- Breastfeeding Room Opening In LSC
- High-Speed Train Presentation Set For March 2
- Program Council To Screen 'Sing'
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CJ Career Week To Showcase Job Opportunities (Feb. 24)
Five To Be Honored For 'Distinguished' Influence On Education Field (Feb. 23)
Education Group Donates Coats, Books To Children (Feb. 22)
Annual Art Walk To Showcase Local Talent, Culture (Feb. 20)
Education Prof Uses Childhood Activism To Lead Bearkats By Example (Feb. 21)
SHSU Update (Feb. 19)
- Career Insights Panel Set For Feb. 22 In The Woodlands
- Visiting Prof To Speak On Family, Migration
- Thibodeaux To Speak During 'Last Lecture'
- Leadership Initiatives To Host Volunteer Fair
- Veterans Alliance Training Scheduled For Feb. 28
- College To 'Honor' Outstanding Students
- 'Feed The Growl' Offers Fresh Produce Feb. 20
- Annual Giving Will 'Thank' Donors
- SGA To Address City Council Meeting
- Symphony Orchestra To Present 'German Symphonie-Konzert'
- Guest Artist Recital Features The Three Reeds Duo
- Wind Ensemble Concert Set For Feb. 21
- Johnson Coliseum To Host UIL Playoff Basketball
- Annual Life Member Celebration Set For Feb. 25
- Mobile Blood Drive Set For Feb. 24
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SHSU's Governing Board Holds Meeting In Austin (Feb. 17)
Modern Society Reflected In SHSU's ‘As You Like It’ (Feb. 17)
Cajun Mardi Gras Festival Set For Feb. 23 (Feb. 17)
Administrator, Former Prof Named To CHSS Wall Of Honor (Feb. 17)
SHSU Team Wins First History Challenge Bowl (Feb. 15)
Sport Management Students Score Valuable Experience At Super Bowl LI (Feb. 15)
Basketball's Elite, 1K-Point Scorers Keep Focus On SLC Crown (Feb. 14)
Reading To Celebrate Publication Of Prof’s Book (Feb. 14)
SHSU Update (Feb. 12)
- SHSU Haven To Host Allies Training
- Miss Sam Houston Pageant Set For Feb. 16
- Gospel Artists To Perform At Johnson Coliseum Sunday
- Workshop To Help Students With FAFSA
- Depts To Participate In March For Babies
- Next Leadership Over Lunch Set For Feb. 15
- Student Affairs Offer Student Activism Event
- School Of Music To Host Two Trumpet Recitals
- Saturday@SAM Volunteers Needed
- SHSU Students Asked To Participate In OSU Study
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Husband, Wife Duo To 'Reflect' In Concert (Feb. 10)
LEMIT Launches Fire Marshals Program (Feb. 8)
Prof Brings Reimagined Classic To UTC Following Prague Experience (Feb. 6)
Staff Council To Host Professional Development Conference (Feb. 6)
SHSU Update (Feb. 5)
- CJ To Host Secret Service Agent
- Prof To Host Communications Studies Workshop
- ProfSPEAK To Highlight Island Persona, Cultural Identity
- Major Biosocial Project Underway At SHSU
- SGA To Host Program 'Stand Up'
- Info Session Available For Asia Study Abroad
- SHSU Food Pantry Distribution Set For Feb. 9
- Outdoor Rec Program To Visit Texas Hill Country
- Students To 'Build-A-Bae' For Valentine's Day
- Kat Club To Host Super Bowl Party
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Activities To Celebrate Heart Health Week (Feb. 3)
Officials Design Mental Health Training Model At SHSU (Feb. 3)
Weeklong Events To Explore Bearkats' Financial 'Life' (Feb. 3)
Eglsaer Named SHSU Provost (Feb. 1)
Country, Rap Artists Highlight Sammypalooza Concert Lineup (Feb. 1)
McNair Alumnus To Return To Discuss Fulbright Program (Feb. 1)
SHSU Intramural Team Lifts Each Other To Success (Feb. 1)
January
Love Of Teaching Makes Music Professor 'Excellent' (Jan. 30)
SHSU Launches $125 Million Campaign For Facilities, Programs (Jan. 30)
SHSU To Offer Language, Culture Courses In The Woodlands (Jan. 30)
Woodforest To Serve As Invitational Sponsor (Jan. 29)
February Events To Honor Black History (Jan. 29)
SHSU Update (Jan. 29)
- CVI Releases Report On Victimization In Texas
- Faculty To Showcase Art In 57th Annual Exhibit
- Creative Writing Prof To Read From Latest Project
- Leadership Initiatives To Have Open House
- Leadership Initiatives To Host Leadership Over Lunch
- Harlan Cohen To Present 'A Comedic Night Of Nakedness'
- CHSS To Host Poet Cameron Awkward-Rich
- Bearkat Service Break Application Deadline Is Feb. 2
- Department Of World Languages And Cultures To Hold Ribbon Ceremony
- Mass Comm To Host Classic Silent Film Screening
- Program Council To Show 'Doctor Strange'
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Field Course Showcases Profs' Love For Hawaii (Jan. 25)
Math Professor Named TSUS Faculty Fellow (Jan. 24)
Singers To Bring ‘Gospel’ To Johnson Coliseum (Jan. 23)
SHSU Update (Jan. 22)
- Reiter To Present Research About Solitary Confinement
- Graduate Students Sought For 'Three Minute Thesis' Contest
- Center Offers Help For Students Searching For Housing
- SHSU Students To Compete In Challenge Bowl
- Student Activities Seeks Nominations For 'Kudos, Thanks' Award
- Undergraduate Research Symposium To Host Q&A Meetings
- Christopher Adkins To Perform At Guest Artist Recital
- Boutté To Premiere 'Texas Man' At Recital
- Tickets Still Available For Wednesday's Comedy Showcase
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SHSU Charter System Prepares For Fall Opening (Jan. 17)
Forensic Science Faculty Appointed To Texas Commission (Jan. 17)
Kats Notch First Preseason Top-25 Ranking (Jan. 17)
SHSU Update (Jan. 15)
- New Center For Diversity, Intercultural Affairs Opens In LSC
- LGBTQI* Events Planned During Spring Kickoff
- Student Legal, Mediation Services Recognized As 'Office Of The Year'
- SLMS To Host New Event Lawyers Over Lunch
- Museum Exhibit To Highlight Civil Rights Movement
- Taiwanese Delegation Gets Inside Look At Texas Prisons
- Walker County Club Scholarship Fundraiser Set For Jan. 23
- Ornaments Ready For Pickup From Student Activities
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Study Examines Partner Sexual Assault Victim Cooperation (Jan. 9)
Rec Sports Offers Two Programs To Help Achieve Fitness Goals (Jan. 9)
Student Activities To Debut Spring Welcome Week (Jan. 9)
SHSU Update (Jan. 6)
- Oliver Presents Book On Policing In America
- Longmire Appointed Director For New CJ Initiative
- Texas Review Press Book Featured In O Magazine
- Business Group Raises Money For Veterans
- Council Seeks Nominations For Outstanding Staff
- Proctor Spotlighted By Staff Council For December
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Bexley Recognized With Regents' Professor Designation (Jan. 3)
CJ Major Pushes Forward, Advocates For Foster Peers In DC (Jan. 2)
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