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Mark Your Calendars: Join APSA on December 3rd for Giving Tuesday!
As the end of the year approaches, the American Political Science Association (APSA) is thrilled to participate in Giving Tuesday on December 3rd! This global day of generosity offers a unique opportunity for supporters like you to contribute to our mission of advancing political science research, fostering inclusivity in the profession, and providing essential resources to our community of students, scholars, and practitioners.
A $4K Boost for Forest Conservation -
APSA included a donation option on our 2023 Annual Meeting & Exhibition registration form to help offset the effect travel has on climate change. We are pleased to report that our community made a contribution to the National Forest Foundation (NFF), a nonprofit organization chartered by Congress that is working to conserve our National Forests and Grasslands. APSA would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to this initiative.
A Year-End Call for APSA Support
Political science is not just an academic discipline; it is a powerful force for positive change. Your dedication to APSA’s mission has been instrumental in our achievements this year, and we are pleased to share some of 2023’s highlights: 32 fellows received a total of $71,000 in funding to support their doctoral studies through the Diversity Fellowship Program. 58 scholars began research projects thanks to Centennial Center grant funds totaling $197,531.50.
Help Support Political Science Education and Scholarship on Giving Tuesday (November 28)
Join us in giving back to our political science community and supporting our mission to promote education and scholarship → Whether you donate to our research funds, contribute to our diversity and inclusion initiatives, or simply spread the word about APSA, your contribution will make a huge impact. We believe that political science research has the power to shape our understanding of the world and inform effective policy decisions.
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August Scouting
1. Put Pep in Your Party Planning Adrianne Pepitone not only owns a successful local party planning business, Studio Pep, she is also a busy mother of two young kiddos. Adrianne’s plan was to help other mothers with their party planning efforts, because as a busy mom herself, she knows how difficult it can be to plan a great party all on your own. Despite her schedule, she somehow manages to juggle everything.
Five Festivals Not to Miss This Month
Looking for some fun, outdoor events to attend during the month of July? Look no further. This time of year is a great time for outdoor festivals or markets because it’s a beautiful way to spend these long, summer days. Many of us wait all year for summer to arrive, and now that it’s finally here, spending it outside and enjoying the weather is the best way to seize the season. Check out some of these festivals and events happening in the Susquehanna Valley throughout the month of July. 1.
Forging Frontiers
Alexander Bershtein Staff Writer On the evening of April 2nd within Meyers Auditorium in McComsey Hall the STEM Conference. Dedicated to recognizing the contributions of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics the special guest of the night, Ms. Kate Campbell Stevenson, gave her one-woman show, Forging Frontiers: Women Leaders in STEM, to educate the audience through theatre and song.
Sneak peek of Education Justice Rally
Sim Shah Associate Features Editor Tuesday, April 23 from 10 A.M. until 2:00 P.M., an Education Justice Rally will beheld in front of the McNairy Library. The rally will be an outdoor event with the purpose of advocating for equal opportunity in education. Speakers and state representatives who signed up to attend include Democratic Whip Representative Jordan A.
GSA successfully hosts first Trans Closet Swap
Julia Walters Features Editor Last Wednesday and Thursday, Millersville’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance hosted their first Trans Closet Swap in the SMC MPR. It was an inclusive, safe event for trans students to find free clothing that matched their gender identity without fear of being judged or ridiculed.
Autism Awareness month is not enough
Nick Hughes Opinion Editor April is autism awareness month. That is great, but let’s up our game a little. Autism acceptance month has a better ring to it. I am tired of people being aware of me for just one month of the year and then they forget come May. We got to a point where a good amount of people know what autism is. Now we must take it to the next step. At the time of this writing, it is April second. That is Autism Awareness day.
Red Rose Access needs to improve
Colin Vanden Berg Head Copy Editor Look around for a second. Are there a lot of people or even just a few? Chances are at least one of those people have a or are affected by a person with a disability of some kind. This is not a bad circumstance or issue. In fact, there is a chance for growth in looking at people with disabilities. Those who are affected by disabilities are strong people. People with intellectual disabilities are like everyone else. They are in no way less than those around them.
Breaking the stigma behind disabilities
Nick Hughes Opinion Editor Look around for a second. Are there a lot of people or even just a few? Chances are at least one of those people have a or are affected by a person with a disability of some kind. This is not a bad circumstance or issue. In fact, there is a chance for growth in looking at people with disabilities. Those who are affected by disabilities are strong people. People with intellectual disabilities are like everyone else. They are in no way less than those around them.
HerCarnival event celebrates women
Pictured from left to right: HerCampus members Erika Stewart, Vice President Carlee Nilphai, and Victoria Hodges. Carly O’Neill Associate News Editor HerCampus hosted their first ever HerCarnival event, which took place on Friday, March 29 from 5-7 p.m. in the SMC Reighard Multipurpose room. The carnival was an educational, fun, and engaging experience to celebrate women with the students of Millersville.
Red Rose provides transportation for students
Nick Hughes Opinion Editor Red Rose transit Authority (RRTA) is the public transportation system that the people of Lancaster use. RRTA has 21 bus routes that they service. Two of those routes’ students might be familiar with at Millersville. Those being the MU Xpress and the Park City Xpress, which are buses that are used for just Millersville students. There is also the route 16 bus that runs from Millersville to Queen Street Station which is central hub for the buses that RRTA has.
Declan: Millersville’s therapy dog in training
Alexander Bershtein Staff Writer Millersville University has had a host of therapy dogs coming to its Counseling Center in Lyle Hall. This has continued this semester on Thursday mornings, with new dogs coming to campus. Notably, one of these new arrivals is still in a therapy in training, Declan. On the road to becoming a therapy dog himself, Declan is a two-year-old cavachon, a mixture of cavalier King Charles and a bichon frise.
Mary Parrinello: a student in uniform
Mary Parrinello is a junior in Millersville University's ROTC program. (Photo courtesy to Nina Plaksin.) Simren Shah Associate Features Editor Millersville University’s Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) is a program that allows aspiring military personnel to train while earning their degree. Mary Parrinello, a junior in the program, recently signed a four-year contract for service after she completes college. To join ROTC, students just need to register for the class.
MU students travel for spring break
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Energy conservation at Millersville University
HomeFeaturesEnergy conservation at Millersville University Energy conservation at Millersville University March 21, 2019 Julia Walters Features 0 Jason Hertz Multimedia (Infographic courtesy of Jason Hertz.) Related Archives Select Month March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017...
A review of this winter’s weather
HomeFeaturesA review of this winter’s weather A review of this winter’s weather March 21, 2019 Julia Walters Features 0 Nina Plaksin Photographer and Videographer (Infographic courtesy of Nina Plaksin.) Related Archives Select Month March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May...
National Survey of Student Engagement provides opportunity for student feedback
Mei Ke Richard Planning and Assessment Intern During the 2016-2017 academic year, 56% of Millersville Freshmen and 65% of Millersville Seniors indicated that they connected their learning to societal problems or issues “Very often” or “Often”. How has your experience at Millersville prepared you to tackle the challenges facing today’s society? If you are a freshman or senior, you have the opportunity to answer questions like this with the NSSE, or National Survey of Student Engagement.
Collaging with George Street Press!
Julia Walters Features Editor If any student needs a creative outlet to let off some steam or just to forget about the stress of classes and jobs for a short time, the artistic events hosted by the George Street Press, Millersville University’s literary and art magazine, are the perfect place to go.
New feminist group tackles social injustices
Sim Shah Associate Features Editor For some, “feminism,” is a dirty, dangerous word that threatens to disrupt order. For others, it is simply the belief that people should have the same rights and be treated with the same respect, regardless of gender. There are many different views on feminism, particularly in a modernist sense, and it is a term that has certainly been muddled up in the social toilet.
Top 10 TV Shows Worthy of Binge-Watching
College is stressful. There's no doubt about it and, as the end of the semester falls near, more and more students are feeling drowned by papers, prospective finals, club obligations, and just the general impending weight of another semester coming to a close. However, it's especially important during this time to remember your mental health and take some time for yourself! I stand by the belief that one of the best ways to destress is to get into a new TV show on Netflix.
How Distance Actually Benefited My Relationship
Long distance relationships are difficult. There is absolutely no question about that. It’s really hard to maintain a close relationship with somebody close to you if they are almost never physically with you. This is why they have such a negative connotation associated with them; they’re riddled with struggles and hardships much of the time, which can cause wedges between people and problems within the relationship.
10 Ways You Know You're a Second Semester Freshman
If you're a freshman in college, you know exactly how amazing college can feel in the very beginning. Everything is new, shiny, and sparkling with brilliancy! You're living new experiences on the daily and becoming exposed to so many new things that it's hard for your brain to even process it all. The freedom and the sheer reality that you're finally on your own, living with your friends, having some of the best and craziest times is enthralling.
Vitamin D may protect against severe asthma attacks and hospitalisation
There has been some debate in recent times about the association between vitamin D levels and the risk of developing certain conditions such as diabetes, colon cancer, arthritis and infections. Studies show conflicting results. But when it comes to asthma, vitamin D may indeed protect against severe bouts of the illness.
Vitamin D may protect against severe asthma attacks and hospitalisation
There has been some debate in recent times about the association between vitamin D levels and the risk of developing certain conditions such as diabetes, colon cancer, arthritis and infections. Studies show conflicting results. But when it comes to asthma, vitamin D may indeed protect against severe bouts of the illness.
Action plans with brief patient education only for exacerbations in COPD: A systematic review
AbstractIntroduction: Exacerbations of COPD impair health status and impose high costs. Action plans help individuals recognise exacerbations to initiate early treatment.Aims: To assess effects of a COPD action plan and brief patient education input only on health outcomes and healthcare utilisation.Methods: Major databases were searched for trials comparing action plan use to usual care in COPD.
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