After nearly three weeks of amped vigilance and awareness resulting from the sexual assault of two female students on Feb. 1, the university and community of Lock Haven were able to rest a little easier as the suspect was arrested last Wednesday. Domenique Thomas Wilson, 23, of Philadelphia faces 36 criminal counts, 12 of which are felonies stemming from the ordeal during which he allegedly held three students with a knife against their will for more than four hours and raped two of them.
Lock Haven University was honored to host the national CAACURH (Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls) No Frills Conference during the weekend of Feb. 5. Having brought over 130 delegates from 28 universities, LHU's Residence Hall Association organized a two-day leadership conference.
Stevenson Library hosted its Second Annual Library Tech Week which gave students the chance to learn about innovative and exciting technologies available in the ever-changing world. "Tech Week gives you the opportunity to sit in and listen to an array of information sessions, which will educate you about new, exciting technology.
Nearly fifty Honors students gathered to the Honors House last Thursday to relax, play games and attempt to win FDG (Freshman Discussion Group) Wars points from the student associate directors. "Challenge the SADs Night," a special event in its second stint since its creation last semester, gives freshmen the chance to compete in a variety of different game formats.
The bi-weekly meeting of the Bentley Coffee Club, meant for Haven lovers of the caffeinated beverage, was held on Thursday, Feb. 19, in the lower portion of Bentley Dining Hall. The club's gatherings allow for any coffee lover on campus to taste and discuss selected samples.
Lock Haven University is offering students a chance to not only learn about flight, but also to experience it, beginning June 22. "Sharing the Excitement of Flight" is the theme of a summer aviation course offered from June 22 to July 9. With this course students are able to fulfill three credit hours of a lab science for general education requirements and also take part in actual flying for five hours with a certified flight instructor.
Professor of philosophy at Shippensburg University, Dr. Douglas Birsch, brought his knowledge of Buddhist Ethics to the Haven on Feb. 23 with his presentation "Buddhist Ethics and the New Millennium." The presentation was made possible by the Lock Haven University Foundation and the Ethics Center.
In an effort to share her experiences for a successful job search, director of career services, Joan Welker, presented "How to conduct a Job Search" on Feb. 9. 1.Start with self-assessment To begin a successful job search, you must start with a self-assessment.
Price Auditorium played host to a black history celebration Thursday. The event, titled "2009 Black History Showcase, African Art, Music, and Literature: Exploring the Journey from Black Faces to Black Entertainment," was sponsored by the Office of Human Culture and Diversity.
Interviews can be a nerve-racking experience for recent graduates but Joan Welker, director of career services, gave students some helpful information for a successful interview during her presentation of "Interviewing to Win" on Feb. 17. To be considered as a potential employee for the company that is interviewing you, you need to be confident.
Bringing together large groups of people to produce quality music can have its challenges. However, Dr. Craig Jessop, a composer, has the ability to unite people and create such music. Members of the Cantori Choir along with 87 other choral members from 14 different schools came together to perform in the Pennsylvania Collegiate Choral Association (PCCA) festival on Feb.
