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The TRIAD -- Feb. 27 ,2024
Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing
Tue 2/27/2024 11:22 AM
To:​CU All Employees ​

Feb. 27, 2024

The TRIAD is the internal communication newsletter for Commonwealth University faculty and staff, sent on
Tuesdays during the academic year.
***Visit the TRIAD WEBPAGE for more information and details on items in the newsletter.

Have news to share? Contact us below.
Julie Stellfox, jms833@commonwealthu.edu | Eric Foster, efoster@commonwealthu.edu
The Strategic Communications Team
*Submission deadline for inclusion in the TRIAD is 10 a.m. Monday. If you have a Monday or early Tuesday event
or deadline, please be sure to submit your information by or before 10 a.m. the previous Monday. Please put “For
TRIAD” in the subject line of your email.

INDEX:

Commonwealth U News | CU Scholarship and Recognition
Bloomsburg | Lock Haven | Mansfield
CU Announcements/Reminders

COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY NEWS
Town Hall Meeting

A Town Hall Meeting will be held today, Feb. 27, at 2:30 p.m. for all CU faculty and staff. In-person locations for
each campus are listed below and also will be available to view on Zoom.
The agenda for the meeting will include updates on space and facilities, CU website development, SIS/Banner,
Middle States and the provost search. In-person locations:

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Bloomsburg: Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall

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Lock Haven: Sloan Auditorium

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Mansfield: Zoom classroom, 110 Retan
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Clearfield: Founders’ Hall, room 003

President’s Blog: The Time is Now: Reflections on Black History Month

“The time is always right to do what is right.”—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we near the end of Black History Month, I find myself reflecting on the words of several champions of equality.
Dr. King was a pioneer of the civil rights movement and a proponent of kindness, empathy, and social justice. He
believed these qualities when pursued together would make our world a more openhearted, fair, and equitable
place for all people to pursue their dreams. That was, after all, Dr. King’s central message—that all people should
have the right to dream and the freedom to work toward the fulfillment of such dreams. Read more.

President Hanna Open Office Hours

President Hanna welcomes conversations about ways in which Commonwealth University can enhance its service
to its students. He will be available for 10-15-minute conversations during his open office hours below.
Appointments are not required. Please contact Christa Lamoreaux at clamoreaux@commonwealthu.edu with any
questions. Upcoming hours include:
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Mansfield: Wednesday, March 6, from 2-3 p.m., President’s Office, North Hall

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Bloomsburg: Wednesday, March 20, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the President’s Office, Carver Hall

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Lock Haven: Tuesday, March 26, from 3-4 p.m. in the President’s Office, Ulmer Hall

Campus Dining Services Offers 20% Deposit Bonus Day Wednesday

Campus Dining Services is offering a 20% bonus deposit day for faculty and staff declining balances on each
campus on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Faculty and staff campus dining cash can be used at any
location within each campus, including dining halls, Starbucks, and any other campus dining location. All other
deposits throughout the year qualify for a 15% bonus. Payment can be by cash, check, or credit card. Sale
locations are:
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BU Bucks at Bloomsburg: Right-most register of the Scranton Commons Dining Hall.

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Bonus Bucks at Lock Haven: The register in Eagle Rock Food Court near Bentley Market.

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MU Bucks at Mansfield: The breakfast register for Upper Manser Restaurant.

College of Health Professions to Host DEI Panel Discussion

The College of Health Profession's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee will host a DEI Panel Discussion
on Wednesday, March 6, from 5:30-7 p.m. in Centennial Hall, CEH218, Bloomsburg campus. Lock Haven campus
participants can meet and attend via Zoom in Willis 227. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni from all
Commonwealth University campuses are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom. The panel will include alumni
and health professionals from various disciplines. Panelists will discuss their journey and successes and challenges
they experienced along their educational and career pathways. The event is funded by the Commonwealth
University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Students Invited to Apply for Board of Governors Position

Commonwealth University is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher education, which is overseen by
the Board of Governors – a 20-member body that includes the Governor, the Secretary of Education, legislators,
trustees, and three students among its members. One current student member will rotate off the Board upon
graduation in December, so the search is underway to identify a replacement.
The Office of the President has the honor of nominating one student for the Board to consider when it makes the
appointment later this year. If you are interested in serving as a student member of the Board of Governors, you
can learn more HERE. If you decide to offer your name for consideration, you will need to provide the following
information as part of your application for consideration:
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Letter of intent stating why you want to serve

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Your resume

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A copy of your unofficial transcript

Applications are due to Dan Knorr in the President’s Office no later than Thursday, Feb. 29. Questions and
application materials should be submitted to dknorr@commonwealthu.edu. The President’s Office will review all
applications received and will send the information for my nominee to the Office of the Chancellor. After that, the
Board of Governors will review the nominations received from around the State System and will make the
appointment later this year.

Retirement Planning Sessions

The HRConnect Benefits team will provide on-campus presentations for retirement planning. The presentation
will be followed by a question-and-answer period. In addition, one-on-one meetings with an HRConnect Benefits
Representative will be offered via Zoom the following week. Please indicate that you wish to schedule a meeting
during the registration process. Spouses and partners are invited to attend.
If you have already made the decision to retire, please open a "Retirement Counseling Request" inquiry through
HRConnect now so that the retirement process may begin. The on-campus presentations will give you an
opportunity to review and ask any remaining questions. HRConnect can also be reached during business hours
(Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at 717-720-4040. Leaving a voicemail after-hours will
automatically open an inquiry for you. The registration deadline is March 11. Please register here.
Presentation Schedule
Mansfield: March 18 (snow date March 25) 11 a.m. – noon, Alumni Hall, room 307. Parking: Use
Parking Lot D (adjacent to Alumni Hall), No pass is required for guests.
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Bloomsburg: March 20 (snow date March 27), 11 a.m. – noon, Andruss Library, Schweiker
Room.
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Lock Haven: March 21 (snow date March 28), 11 a.m. – noon, 105 Willis (Greenberg
Auditorium).
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Career Connection Expos Set for Spring

Please alert your students to the following Career Connections Expos. In addition to being a convenient way to
network and find internships and jobs for third- and fourth-year students, expos are also great way for first- and
second-year students to explore careers, establish connections, and practice networking with potential
employers. Students can register on Handshake under “career fairs” and find toolkits, resume labs, coaching
appointments and more ways to prepare under “career center.” Students in need of professional attire can visit
the Career Closet on their respective campus.
Public Relations, Sales, Marketing & Communication
March 5 • Bloomsburg: KUB • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
March 6 • Lock Haven: DACC Ballroom • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
March 7 • Mansfield: Alumni Hall 307 • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Education
March 15 • Bloomsburg: SRC • 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
March 26 • Lock Haven: DACC Ballroom • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
March 27 • Mansfield: Alumni Hall 307 • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
March 28 • Bloomsburg: KUB • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

CU SCHOLARSHIP AND RECOGNITION

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Have an achievement you’d like to highlight in this section? Submit it HERE.
Brett McLaurin, professor in the Department of Environmental, Geographical and Geological Sciences, published
an article, “A Pliocene lacustrine system in the Nellis Basin, southern Nevada, USA: Implications for the Colorado
River drainage system” in the February issue of the Journal of Sedimentary Research. This article, authored with
colleagues from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, details the evolution of a 4-million-year-old lake prior to its
integration into the broader Colorado River system.

*Visit the TRIAD webpage in the Additional Information “CU Scholarship and Recognition” section to
view past faculty featured here.

BLOOMSBURG

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BLOOMSBURG NEWS

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BU Players to Stage ‘A Divine Kerfuffle’

The BU Players, one of the resident producers for Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg's Arts in Bloom, will
stage "A Divine Kerfuffle," a new play by H. Russ Brown. The production will run Thursday, Feb. 29, through
Sunday, March 3, at Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., downtown Bloomsburg. Showtimes will be Thursday
through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Advanced tickets are available in the Haas Center for the Arts
on the Bloomsburg campus or at the door one hour before curtain. Admission is free for current CU-Bloomsburg
students with an ID, $6 for adults, and $4 for students and senior citizens. The approximate run time of the show
is 110 minutes, which will include a 10-minute intermission. The performance is not recommended for children.
Read more. Preview interviews on Facebook.

International Guitar Night is Friday, March 1

CU-Bloomsburg will host "International Guitar Night" on Friday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Carver Hall, K.S. Gross
Auditorium. Tickets and information are available at www.bloomu.edu/arts-in-bloom. The performance, part of
the Arts in Bloom series, will feature four virtuoso guitarists: Italian guitarist Luca Stricagnoli, Vietnamese classical
guitarist Thu Le, Brazilian composer and guitarist Marco Pereira, and Australian blues slide guitarist and singer
Minnie Marks. Read more.

Nurturing Growth and Goals from Campus to Career

Over the last several years, Faulkner Automotive has established a strong relationship with Bloomsburg by
actively participating in on-campus events and online platforms like Handshake to recruit students. And it all
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began with two Bloomsburg alumni. Read more.

BU Foundation, CU-Bloomsburg Announce 2024 Community Impact Fund Grant Cycle

The Bloomsburg University Foundation, in collaboration with Commonwealth University (CU) - Bloomsburg, is
thrilled to announce the commencement of the 2024 grant application cycle for the Community Impact Fund.
This initiative aims to support projects that will make a positive difference in the community throughout the year
2024, offering a maximum award of $5,000. Read more.

BLOOMSBURG Full Calendar
Jan. 22 to March 1
Art Exhibit: “Una Ventana” Anissa Cavazos, Haas Gallery of Art. Reception Thursday, Feb. 29.
Feb. 26 to March 29
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Art Exhibit: Out of the Margins, Gallery at Greenly Center, 50 E. Main St. DEI Juried show. Reception:
March 18, 5 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
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Talk, “The Alphabet in My Hand: A Chilean Writer’s Life,” 6:30 p.m., Zoom: https://commonwealthuedu.zoom.us/j/92085656855. Sponsored by the Multicultural Center and the Department of Languages and
Cultures.
Thursday, Feb. 29, to Sunday, March 3
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BU Players present A Divine Kerfuffle by H. Russ Brown, Alvina Krause Theatre.
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Arts in Bloom: International Guitar Night: 7:30 p.m., Carver Hall, K.S. Gross Auditorium.
Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2

8th Annual BloomCON Forensics and Security Conference and Hak4Kids Conference.
Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15 – SPRING BREAK
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BLOOMSBURG Athletics News - BUHuskies.com — Athletic Composite Schedule
Softball Goes 2-0 on Final Day of Abe's Invitational
Women's Basketball Celebrates Senior Day with Win Over Shepherd
Swim Lessons Announced for April
Men's Soccer Announces Alumni Weekend & Golf Outing Information

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Card Center to Move to Student Services Center over Spring Break

The Bloomsburg Card Center will move from Elwell Hall to Warren Student Services Center, room 203, during
spring break, running March 11 to 15. The Card Center will be operational in Elwell Hall through Friday, March 8.

Future Business Leaders Plan Photo Fundraiser

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will host a headshot fundraiser for the March of Dimes in the Arts
& Admin building on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Arts and Administration Building, first floor lobby by
south windows. They are requesting a $5 donation per person, which entirely goes to the March of Dimes.

Communication Day Set for March 5

The National Communication Association Student Club (NCASC) will hold Communication Day on Tuesday, March
5, in the Multicultural Center and Multipurpose Room A of the Kehr Union, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year's
theme is “Communication: The Powerhouse of the World.” Please follow NCASC's Instagram (bloomsburg_ncasc)
for the latest updates. Email Paula Hopeck, phopeck@commonwealthu.edu for additional information.

LGBTQA Reception

The Commission for Gender and Sexuality will host our 15th Annual Reception on Friday, April 5, at 5 p.m. at the
Barn at Boone’s Dam with light refreshments and silent auction. Tickets are $50 each and include creative
appetizers, beer, and wine. More information.

Items Needed for Annual Book Sale

The Friends of the Bloomsburg University Library Association (FOBULA) will hold its annual book sale for 2024
from Saturday, April 13, to Monday, April 15, in the Andruss Library Schweiker Room. The book sale has brought
in $48,400 since the first one was held 23 years ago. This money has gone toward several special projects, two of
which are the digitization and preservation of local and university historic materials and providing textbook
scholarships to deserving students.
There is always a need for more books, CDs, and DVDs. The items can be brought to the Andruss Library
Circulation Desk anytime the building is open, and if you have a large number that need to be picked up please
contact Robert Dunkelburger. The Friends are looking for all types of books, both fiction and nonfiction, in GOOD
condition, that would appeal to a general audience, in addition to movies and music. Items that do not sell well
include outdated textbooks (more than ten years old), magazines, journals, encyclopedias, and Reader's Digest
condensed books.

LOCK HAVEN

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LOCK HAVEN NEWS

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Phi Mu Delta Embraces Brotherhood and Service Through Activities and Events

The Mu Zeta Chapter of Phi Mu Delta at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven celebrated the fraternity’s values
of brotherhood, service and fellowship during the month of February with a series of impactful events. Read
more

Sport Management Students Volunteer at College Football Playoffs and Connect with Alumni

The Commonwealth University-Lock Haven Sport Management Club traveled to Houston, Texas, to work as event
staff at the 2024 NCAA Division One College Football Championships in January. Read more

LOCK HAVEN Full Calendar
Thursday, Feb. 29 – HAPPY LEAP DAY!
Winter Carnival Networking Social: Noon to 2 p.m., PUB MPR. Games, prizes, snacks and relax with
therapy dogs. Other event features include caricature artist, Sam Saxton and magician, Richard Benninghoff.
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Wednesday, March 6
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Spring Band Concert: 7 p.m., Price Performance Center

Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15 – SPRING BREAK
Ongoing Events
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Open Swim: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Zimmerli Pool. *LHU ID required

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Pet Therapy: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., Stevenson Library Tutoring Center

Rec Center Events *Rec Center membership required
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Morning Raquet sports (Racquetball, Pickleball, Badminton): M/W/F, 8-10 a.m., Rec Center

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Core & Pilates with Megan: M/W, 5-5:45 p.m. and Tues/Thurs, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 a.m.

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HIIT with Deana: Tues/Thurs, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

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Workout with Cami: Tues/Thurs, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

LOCK HAVEN Athletics News - GoLHU.com — Athletic Composite Schedule
No. 24/18 Women’s Basketball Clinches PSAC Eastern Division Title
No. 8 Women’s Wrestling Crowns Two Champs, Second at Region Championships
Men’s Basketball Soars in Second Half, Tops Shippensburg
Lock Haven Softball set to “Knock MS Out of the Park” in 2024

Hangout at The Haven Cupboard

The Hangout at The Haven Cupboard is now open! Students, faculty and staff are invited to utilize the space to
eat, meet, study and just hang out. There are three microwaves and a coffee, tea and hot chocolate station. All
visitors are asked to sign. The space is staffed and maintained by Dr. Amy Downes and her student staff.
Hours of operation:
Sunday: 5-9 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.
Questions can be directed to Dr. Amy Downes at mabd350@commonwealthu.edu.

Trolley Repair

While the CU-Lock Haven campus trolleys are in for repairs and inspection, the trolley service will be operating
the Commonwealth University bus and one 12-passenger van starting today, Tuesday, Feb. 27, until the trolleys
are back online. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Visit the TRIAD webpage in the Lock Haven “Announcements and Reminders” section to view more on
the items below:
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Calendar of Events

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Haven Cupboard Spring 2024 Hours

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2023-24 Haven Discount Cards

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Professional Certification and Licensure Testing
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PRAXIS

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GRE General Test

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PearsonVUE

MANSFIELD

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MANSFIELD NEWS

Marvens Ravix Named Student Trustee

Commonwealth University-Mansfield student Marvens Ravix has been appointed to the Commonwealth
University Council of Trustees representing the Mansfield campus. A junior biology major, Ravix immigrated to the
United States from Haiti as a teenager. Read more.

MANSFIELD Full Calendar
Thursday, Feb. 29

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Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alumni 307. You Quote It, But Do You Know It – the inside story
behind social justice leaders.
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Saturday, March 2
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Piano Festival: All day, Steadman Theatre

Thursday, March 7
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Career Connections Expo: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Hall.

Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15 – SPRING BREAK
Ongoing Events
Taking Notes – Works on Paper by Adam Straus: Feb. 26 through March 28, Monday through Friday, 8
a.m. to 4 p.m., Loomis Gallery, Allen Hall. On Thursday, March 28, there will be a workshop from 1-3:30 p.m.,
an artist talk from 4-5 p.m. in Allen Hall, room 104 and a reception from 5-6:30. Open to the public.
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Yoga Basics: Thursdays through Feb. 29, 4:30-5:25 p.m., Kelchner Fitness Center.

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Candlelight Yoga: Thursdays in February, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Kelchner Fitness Center.

MANSFIELD Athletics News - GoMounties.com — Athletic Composite Schedule
T&F: Brown Resets 200 Dash Record at Last Chance Invitational
Men’s Basketball Celebrates Seniors
Women’s Basketball Honors Seniors Saturday
Colon Finishes Fourth at USATF Indoor Championships

Political Science Club Will Host a Pickleball Clinic on Thursday

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to play pickleball on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Kelchner
Fitness Center. Learn to play America's fastest growing sport in a non-threatening environment!

ISEP Exchange Program Available to All CU Students

Did you know that CU is an affiliate of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)? This means that CU
students have access to study abroad in over 300 universities in more than 50 countries! The deadline to apply for
students who are interested in studying abroad for a semester in Fall 2024 is March 1. Contact the CU Center for
Global Engagement for more information at 570-484-2140.

Join Us for RBC Hockey Night in Elmira on March 1

CU-Mansfield employees - along with their friends and family - are invited to purchase tickets for RBC Hockey
Night at the First Arena Center in Elmira to watch the Elmira River Sharks take on the Binghamton Bears on
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Friday, March 1, at 7:05 pm. The discounted ticket rate for CU-Mansfield employees is $15 per ticket (normal
price is $20 per ticket). Tickets can be bought online at Mansfield Hockey Tickets.

CU Mansfield Radio Station Conducting Survey

WNTE 89.5, the FM radio station at CU Mansfield, is conducting a survey to improve listenership and to better
support the campus and surrounding community. Take the survey here.

Visit the TRIAD webpage in the Mansfield “Announcements and Reminders” section to view more on
the items below:
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Calendar of Events

CU ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS

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Strategic Communications & Marketing SharePoint Site
o Logos & Style Guide
o Email Signature, Letterhead, PowerPoint Templates
o Project Request Form & Stationery Store Links
o CU Documents

See more on the items below on the TRIAD webpage in the Commonwealth University “Announcements and
Reminders” section:
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CU Succeed workshops/Q&A sessions

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AlphaGraphics Payment Options

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Degree Maps Available Online

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Campus Security Authority Training Available

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Spring Career Intensive Boot Camp

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Professional U Calendar of Events

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Important Weblinks for Faculty and Staff
o Banner (APPNAV)
o MyBanner (Student Self Service)
o MyBanner (Faculty Self Service)
o ARGOS
o Helpdesk

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o Password Reset
o Brightspace (formerly known as BOLT or D2L):
o Library
o CU Succeed
o Bookstore
o Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office365)
o Zoom

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President Hanna’s ‘Common Ground’ Podcast

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Banner OneSIS Training Materials

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CU Succeed Tips for Faculty

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Construction Projects For 2023-24
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Bloomsburg Projects

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Lock Haven Projects

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Mansfield Projects

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Employment Opportunities

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HRConnect Login

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New PeopleAdmin

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Early College Information

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