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Art + Design Students Team Up with Local Business to Create and Sell Holiday Gifts
Art + Design students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania have created a small run production line as part of their course work for Product Design 2. The course is taught by Assistant Professor Jocelyn Kolb-DeWitt.
November 17, 2016 - One Comment - Read more
ESU Greeks Launch Project Turkey
Project Turkey is underway on the campus of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. The service initiative launched in 2015 with ESU’s Greek organizations and Linda Van Meter, Ph.D., director of counseling and psychological services. Last year Project Turkey exceeded their goal and raised $8,200 to provide Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need in Monroe County. On the heels of last year’s successful fundraising campaign, sororities and fraternities once again selected Project Turkey as their philanthropic initiative.
November 16, 2016 - No Comments - Read More
Math and Art Students Construct Calculating Art on Campus
ESU math and art students constructed a unique project called “Calculating Art” on campus today. Four circles, each 20 to 30 feet in diameter, were installed in front of the Hoeffner Science and Technology Center and behind Koehler Fieldhouse. The students used mathematical calculations to determine the length of each piece of tape and location of the stakes to create patterns and shapes within the circles.
November 14, 2016 - No Comments - Read More
ESU Named to Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly Schools
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania announced today that it has earned the 2017 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobsSM, and Military Spouse.
First published in 2009, Military Friendly® Schools is the most comprehensive, powerful resource for veterans today. Each year, the list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to service members and their families, helping them select the best college, university, or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career.
November 11, 2016 - No Comments - Read More
Provost’s Colloquium Series at ESU to Present E-Government and Digital Society in Estonia
As part of East Stroudsburg University’s Provost’s Colloquium Series, Eugene Galperin, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics and freelance conference interpreter working for the U.S. Department of State, will present “E-Government and Digital Society in Estonia.” The presentation will take place on Wednesday, November 16, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 117 of Stroud Hall.
November 9, 2016 - No Comments - Read More
ESU’s Dance Company to Present Fall Performance
The University Dance Company at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania will present its fall performance at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 18 and 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 19. There will be an open dress rehearsal at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 17. Each show will be at the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts. Saturday’s performance features children from our Community Dance Program.
November 9, 2016 - No Comments - Read More
Art + Geometry = Colorful 3D Math Sculptures
Art and geometry will intersect in a huge, colorful way at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Wednesday, November 9 as students create giant string art circles with geometric shapes using colorful surveyor’s tape and wooden stakes at two outdoor locations on campus.
In a project called “Calculating Art,” ESU math and art students will install four circles, each 20 to 30 feet in diameter, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday in front of the Hoeffner Science and Technology Center and behind Koehler Fieldhouse, both accessible from Normal Street. They’ll use mathematical calculations to figure out how long each piece of tape must be and where the stakes go to create patterns and shapes within the circles similar to those found in string art or the children’s toy Spirograph.
November 9, 2016 - No Comments - Read More
University Store Manager Wins Battle with Brain Tumor, Continues Fighting War
Rick Franzo, department manager for the convenience store on the campus of East Stroudsburg University, will be the first “Survivor Emcee” of the American Brain Tumor Association’s BT5K in New York City. The 5K race will take place on Sunday, November 13 at Hudson River Park – Pier 81 at 9 a.m.
In 2009 Franzo was diagnosed with meningioma, a mostly benign brain tumor, the “size of a cheeseburger.” Since then his journey has been constant – a surgery that lasted over 10 hours, paralysis, rehabilitation, and coming to terms with the person he has become. “A brain tumor literally changes the person you are,” Franzo said. “You have to get used to the new you.”
November 8, 2016 - 2 Comments - Read More
Student Theatrical Organization, Stage II to Present Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka
The question, which could be taken from any current news story, is key to Naomi Iizuka’s drama, Anon(ymous), a piece that uses the classic story of Homer’s Odyssey to highlight the plight of contemporary refugees. East Stroudsburg University’s student theatre organization, Stage II, will be presenting the play November 17-20.
November 7, 2016 - No Comments - Read More
Zoot Fest 2016 at East Stroudsburg University and the Legendary Deer Head Inn
Zoot Fest 2016 will be held on Sunday, November 13th, 2016 at the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall in the Fine and Performing Arts Center at East Stroudsburg University from 3-5 p.m., followed by an after concert party, dinner and VIP reception at the legendary Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, Pa. from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $40 for the ESU concert or $80 for an all-inclusive VIP ticket.
November 3, 2016 - No Comments - Read More
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