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Here are the faculty and staff activities for September 15, 2011.
Faculty and Staff Activities
Erin Dorney, library, published the peer-reviewed article “The Use of Space: Unintended Messages of Academic Library Web Sites” in the Journal of Web Librarianship, August 2011. The paper was co-authored by colleagues from Mansfield University and Michael O’Brien, 2011 Millersville alum.
Dr. Chuck Geiger, geography, will receive the inaugural Outstanding Contribution to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Education in Pennsylvania award from the PASSHE GIS Consortium and Affiliates Group. The award will be presented to Geiger and Dr. Robert N. Martin from Kutztown at the Pennsylvania Geographical Society Conference Dinner on November 4.
Dr. Abdelhadi Halawa, wellness and sport sciences, published his research paper, titled “Assessment of Energy Expenditure, Subjective Unit of Disturbance and Rating of Perceived Exertion of Obese and Non-Obese Females During Performing Regulated Exercise Protocols” in the Spring 2011 issue of the International Journal of Social Health Information Management. His paper examined the effects of caloric outlay and individualized psychological responses to the stress of physical exertion of obese females during performing regulated exercise modalities for the purpose of weight reduction.
Dr. M. P. A. Sheaffer, English, participated in two seminars at the Courtauld Institute of Art of the University of London during July: “Art and Architecture in Victorian London from the ‘Battle of the Styles’ to ‘Art for Art’s Sake’” and “Landscape as Art.” She was also a presenter in poetry seminars through the Birkbeck College Poetry Workshop of the University of London in June and July, reading her original poetry.
Congratulations
To Trish Salvadia, Office of Dean of School of Education, who married Sean McEvoy on August 22 in the Outer Banks, N.C.
Obituary
Irene E. Bjerknes Heisey, 91, of Millersville, died August 26. She had served as a college nurse at Millersville.
9/11 Remembered
Dr. Dennis Denenberg, professor emeritus of elementary education, read a passage from his book, “50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet,” on September 11, as part of a tribute event, “Never Forget 9/11…The Spirit of America,” held at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster. Denenberg was joined by co-author Lorraine Roscoe, associate director of financial development at Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center. The book includes a section on 9/11 heroes.
In addition, Millersville University’s Marching Band, represented by 80 students, performed during the “Never Forget 9/11…The Spirit of America” tribute event on September 11.
WIXQ Cleans Up
Members of Millersville University’s radio station, WIXQ, recently cleaned up Long Lane as part of the Adopt A Highway Litter Control program. The adviser for WIXQ is Dr. Ralph (Doc Roc) Anttonen.
Calling All Authors!
Millersville University’s Alumni Association and the Soar to Greatness Campaign are hosting a book signing event, “Author Author,” for authors who are alumni, retired and/or current faculty or staff of the University. The book signing will be held during homecoming weekend on Saturday, October 29, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Student Memorial Center.
University-related authors are invited to “Author Author” to share their achievements in and books about a variety of topics. The Millersville community can meet the authors, get signatures and purchase the books. A children’s book reading is also scheduled, along with costumed characters to meet the attendees.
Authors are asked to bring a dozen of each of their books they want to sell/sign, as well as display items about the book(s) and pens for signatures. They are also asked to donate a copy of their book to Millersville University’s library for the special University collection. Each author should submit a PDF or similar file of the book cover, of each book, to use for promotional purposes before and during the event, and submit to Steve DiGuiseppe at mualumni@millersville.edu, by October 7.
If you’re a Millersville University-related author and would like to participate in the event or would like more information about “Author Author,” contact the alumni office before October 7, at 717-872-3352 or mualumni@millersville.edu.
