Over the last year, many of our APSCUF members have been recognized for their work. Here is a showcase of some of their accomplishments.
From Commonwealth-Bloomsburg, Susan Kocher picked up her 400th win as head coach of Huskies softball.
PennWest California art Professor Jim Bové went to the arctic and came back with a message about cross-discipline science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) instruction.
Cheyney University’s Chef Ian Baker shared some of his experience teaching students at the Cheyney Grille.
PennWest Clarion Assistant Professor Natasha Dias, adviser to the Clarion International Association, helped organize and host the 18th annual cultural night. Also, PennWest recognized her with a Keeper of the Flame award.
East Stroudsburg University’s Andy Gavalis, assistant professor of reading, and Ahmed Yousof, associate professor of art, media, and design, gave a presentation to faculty and students about neurodivergence in the classroom.
Associate Professor Camille Dempsey is the inaugural director of the new Center for Artificial Intelligence at PennWest Edinboro.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Professor Alida Merlo marked her 30th year teaching criminology.
Professor Peg Speirs of Kutztown University was named Pennsylvania Art Education Association’s Outstanding Higher Education Art Educator in the fall.
Commonwealth-Lock Haven Professor Rick Schulze spoke about rural HIV outreach and prevention strategies at the PA Community and Public Health Conference.
Nick Mattis, the new cross-country coach of Commonwealth-Mansfield, led both the men’s and women’s teams to the PSAC championship.
Millersville Professor Dominique Didier led students in a hands-on learning experience where they sheared sheep.
Associate Professor Dhiman Chattopadhyay from Shippensburg University forged academic connections in India, enhancing student learning of conflict journalism.
Professor Sam Thangiah of Slippery Rock University showed off new holograms and talked about their usefulness.
For the seventh time in eight seasons, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference named Steve Mazurek women’s swim coach of the year. PSAC also awarded him the title of men’s swim coach of the year.
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—Ian Hall,
APSCUF intern