Sophomore Student Spotlight

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by Lisa Bahmueller, New Student Orientation Leader

Hello, my name is Lisa Bahmueller and I am a sophomore majoring in Early Childhood and Special Education. I am the editor of the

community service club, Circle K, and I’m a part of Arts and Crafts Educators Club as well. I’m incredibly proud to say that I am on the Orientation Team here at Ship. This opportunity has enabled me to get the

most out of my experience here. I hope that the Orientation Leaders and I have been able to help you and your students all make a smooth and

successful transition from high school to college. It’s our job to help make Shippensburg feel like home.

1. What was your transition like from high school to college?

In high school, I loved going through the halls and knowing everyone that I passed. When I

got to Ship, I was put into a totally unfamiliar environment and this made me nervous to reach out. I stuck to a small group of friends because that was all I felt comfortable with. It took some

encouragement from my Resident Assistant to push me to be the outgoing person that I was in high school. With this nudge, I dove into as many social interactions as I could. This helped me meet all

the wonderful people I know today and be a part of some of the organizations on campus.

2. What did you learn freshman year that you carried into sophomore year?

Coming into sophomore year, I learned that YOU determine how successful you are

throughout your college experience. You are in control of your study habits, friend groups, down time, experiences, and most importantly your attitude. If you wake up everyday with the mindset that

you’re going to succeed, then you will. Study hard and be confident that you will do well. I’ve learned that you should always be your biggest fan. Don’t ever forget that YOU are in control. Please

remind your students of these things!

3. How do you manage an increasingly busy work load with the activities that you are involved

with?

I’ve found that time management is one of the most important skills you need as a college

student. You are constantly being given projects and assignments and they’re not all due the next day like they are in high school. You have to learn how to organize your studying, extracurricular

activities, social time, and try to find time to take a nap! It’s a critical skill that I learned when I got to college, and I’m constantly working on improving it.

4. What resource would you recommend students using if they haven’t already started using it?

The Learning Center seems to be a hidden gem that everyone forgets about! With this resource, you can get your papers reviewed, get tutoring in all subjects, get help with research, and so

much more. It’s free and easy, which are two words that any college student likes to hear!

To read more student spotlights, see page 2!

I M P O R T A N T

D A T E S T O

R E M E M B E R

• May 5: Last Day of

Classes

• May 8-12: Final

Exams

• May 13:

Undergraduate

Commencement

• May 22-June 30:

Summer Term A

• July 3-Aug. 11:

Summer Term B

Shippensburg

University

Student Spotlights Continued

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Name: Lindsay Major: Communication Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations Year: First-year Hometown: Stoystown, PA Campus Activities: Disciple Makers Fellowship and Honors Program What campus resource do you recommend for students? Utilizing your professors office hours. They are there to help you so take advantage if that.

Name: Will Major: English with a focus in Secondary Education Year: First-Year Hometown: Lancaster, PA Campus Activities: Act V Productions and Madrigals Singers What is your favorite thing about Ship? The new suite style residents halls. They are very high quality and I enjoy having a bathroom in my room so I don’t need to walk anywhere.

Name: Sarah Major: English with a concentration in writing Year: First-Year Hometown: Shippensburg, PA Campus Activities: Not involved in anything yet. What was your transition like from high school college? I had to really work on my time management and study skills. I have a lot more free time in college and needed to use all my available time to get work done. It was an adjustment having to work with and form new relationships with people from very different backgrounds than mine.

Name: Henry Major: English Year: Junior Hometown: Malvern, PA Campus Activities: Resident Assistant and Rape Educators and Contacts How do you manage the increasing workload from junior classes and activities? Make sure I have a great support system around me. I keep my family and friends updated on my life and activities. I am always checking in with myself and making sure I have everything under control and that we all are working towards the same goal.

Name: Andrea Major: Early Childhood Education Year: First-Year Hometown: Shippensburg, PA Campus Activities: Choir, Madrigals Singers, Act V Productions What is one thing you learned from this year that will make your sophomore year more successful? Not to take on more than I can handle. Prioritizing my school work over extra-curricular activities.

Reminders:

The Office of New Student Orientation is seeking parents who have an interest in joining our Parents Advisory Council, which is a group of current Ship parents who meet twice a year and volunteer at various campus events. Please consider donating your valuable time and input by joining this important parent group. If interested, please contact Donna Gross at dkgros@ship.edu or 717-477-1165.

Check-out for the residence halls on campus will begin during finals week. Students should check-out within 24 hours of their last final. The residence halls will close for the spring semester on May 12, 2017 at 4 pm. Seniors graduating and others participating in Commencement may be provided permission to stay in the residence halls until after the graduation ceremony. More information will be provided later in the semester about spring closing.

Class scheduling for the fall semester is here! Students have been given a designated time to schedule their classes based on the number of credits they have and whether or not they receive priority scheduling. Encourage your student to meet with their advisor early to receive their pin number and time for scheduling and to discuss course options for the fall semester.

Academic Calendar 2017-2018 Fall Semester 2017 New Students Arrive……………………..Thursday, August 24 Fall Welcome Week………………………August 24-27 Classes Begin.....…...….…..................Monday, August 28 Labor Day, University Closed………...Monday, September 4 Fall Break Begins, 4:00 p.m. .………...Friday, October 13 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m. …………….Wednesday, October 18 Thanksgiving Break Begins……………..Wednesday, November 22 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m. …………... Monday, November 27 Last Day of Classes……………………….. Friday, December 8 Final Exams…………………………………...December 11-15

Campus Updates

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Spring Events:

Residence Hall Pride Week April 17– 21. There can only be one winner… One building to rule them all… What building will come out on top?

Minds @ Work Celebration of Student Research will be held April 25, 2017 from 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Students in a variety of majors present their undergraduate research from the 2015-2016 academic year.

Hosted by the Activities Program Board, Glowrage is a dance party with paint and a DJ. This event will be Saturday, April 29 from 9 pm - 1 am.

Live, Laugh, Love 5K run/walk in honor and memory of Amanda Kay Strous. Sunday, April 30 at 1pm. Proceeds of the race will be donated to the Amanda K. Strous Memorial Field Hockey Scholarship.

Graduate Commencement will occur Friday evening, which is May 12. Undergraduate Commencement will be held Saturday morning, which is May 13.

Spring Semester 2018 New Students Arrive…………………….. Friday, January 19 Classes Begin………………………………...Tuesday, January 22 Spring Break Begins, 4:00 p.m. ……..Friday, March 9 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m. …………... Monday, March 19 Last Day of Classes……………………….. Friday, May 4 Final Exams…………………………………...May 7-11

Red Raider Athletics

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Spring semester is winding down! Don’t forget to support our Red Raider spring sports teams

and bring your Raider pride during their last home events! You can also follow SU Athletics on

our website (www.shipraiders.com), on Twitter (@ShipURaiders), on Facebook (Shippensburg

University Athletics), and on Instagram (ShipRaiders)! Don’t forget to show your raider pride

at one of the upcoming home spring sports events!

Updates From Campus Offices

Act V Productions presents Heathers: The Musical written by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy. Based on the 1988 cult classic Heathers, this musical tells the story of Veronica Sawyer, a senior, who would give anything to be popular like the Heathers. The Heathers are not only on top of the high school food chain, but they are also cruel and unforgiving. When Veronica manages to impress the leader of the Heathers and is allowed into their clique, she quickly realizes that being popular comes with a price. Meanwhile, JD, a mysterious new student, has caught the attention of Veronica. When an accident gets out of control, these two decide to rid their high school of the callously popular elite through catchy tunes. Content Warning: This production does include the use of strong language, gun violence, mention of suicide and date rape, and partial nudity.

Tickets are $5.00 with an SU ID and $7.00 for General Admission. Tickets will be on sale at the CUB from 9:00a.m. till 3:30p.m. on April 20th, 21st, 24th, 25th, 26th and online at http://clubsship.tix.com.

Show dates: Thursday, April 27th, 2017 @ 8:00p.m. Friday, April 28th, 2017 @ 8:00p.m. Saturday, April 29th, 2017 @ 8:00p.m. Sunday, April 30th, 2017 @ 2:00p.m. Memorial Auditorium

Heathers: The Musical

Lacrosse (W) Apr. 1; 1 p.m. Apr. 15; 1 p.m. Apr. 18; 4 p.m. Apr. 29; 1 p.m.

Softball (W) Apr. 1; 1+ 3 p.m. Apr. 9; 1:30 + 3:30 p.m. Apr. 14; 2:30+ 4:30 p.m. Apr. 29 1+ 3 p.m.

Tennis (W) Apr. 5; 4 p.m. Apr. 15; 2 p.m.

Track/Field (W) Apr. 19; 3 p.m. Apr. 29; TBA

Baseball (M) Apr. 4; 1 + 3 p.m. Apr. 8; 1 + 3 p.m. Apr. 15; 1 + 3 p.m. Apr. 22; 1 + 3 p.m. Apr. 25; 3 p.m.

Track/Field (M) Apr. 19; 3 p.m. Apr. 29; TBA

How to Sign Up

Because of limited space, we strongly encourage you to select a roommate interested in living in the same LLC. If you’d like us to find a roommate for you, request that in the LLC Application.

Complete the online LLC application at http://www.ship.edu/Housing/Forms/Living_Learning_Community_Application/ Check your Ship e-mail account for status of your LLC application. This e-mail usually arrives within a week.

Deadline to Apply June 5, 2017 While the application deadline is June 5, we encourage you to

apply as early as possible as LLCs fill quickly.

Act quickly while all suite styles and housing options are still available!

How to Sign Up

Complete your online housing agreement. Within the myShip portal, click on “myHousing” and complete the Housing Agreement. A $200 deposit is required by e-check (no fee) or credit card (service fee). Select a potential roommate using RoomSync. You will receive instructions via your Ship e-mail account after you have completed your housing agreement and paid your deposit. You and your roommate must mutually match each other through the myShip portal (under myHousing). Select the housing option right for you. After students have matched each other in the system the first roommate of the matching pair(s) will select a room and pull the other students into the room. Room selections are final.

For more information about any of the LLC Options :

https://www.ship.edu/Housing/Living_Learning_Communities/

For more information about all of our Housing Options:

http:www.ship.edu/Housing

Living-Learning Community Options