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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Police Blotter 2/10/15-2/16-15

Police Blotter 2/10/15-2/16-15

Hannah Smith
February 19, 2015

2/10/15 – Recovered Property - Maintenance turned in a stethoscope, and blood pressure cuff found in Franklin Center. The items were taken back to Barry Center and entered in the lost and found. (Closed) 2/10/15 – Fire Alarm - Guardian reported a fire alarm activated...

Business Week returns to RMU

Business Week returns to RMU

Mike Funyak, Reporter
February 18, 2015

With Business Week quickly approaching, Robert Morris University and the School of Business are busy finalizing plans for the second annual event.  Last year's inaugural event was themed, “Setting Sail: Charting Your Own Course,” but this year’s Business Week is entitled...

Board of Trustees to meet; presidential search continues

Board of Trustees to meet; presidential search continues

Hannah Smith, News Editor
February 11, 2015

The presidential search for Robert Morris University’s next president continues, since current President Gregory Dell’Omo announced that he will be leaving to become the next president of Rider University starting for the 2015-2016 academic year. An e-mail was sent to...

Police Blotter 2/3/15-2/9/15

Police Blotter 2/3/15-2/9/15

February 11, 2015

02/03/15 – Medical Emergency - Officers were called for a disoriented male in Hale Center.  Valley Ambulance responded and transported the male to Sewickley Valley Hospital. (Closed) 02/03/15 – Disturbance - Officers were called to Sewall Center for students arguing after...

RMU Levels Up password security for students

RMU “Levels Up” password security for students

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2015

Students at RMU will now have to change their password once every 60 days starting in a couple of weeks. Level Up, the new awareness initiative created by the Information Technology (IT) department at RMU to ensure students follow the new policy and understand why it was put...

Police Blotter 1/27/15-2/02/15

Police Blotter 1/27/15-2/02/15

February 6, 2015

1/27/15 – Departmental Information - This department was contacted to investigate an incident that pertains to social media.  This incident is currently under investigation. (Open) 1/27/15 – Student Conduct - A Faculty member requested an escort to their vehicle after...

School of Education and Social Sciences promotes women in sport

School of Education and Social Sciences promotes women in sport

Hannah Smith, News Editor
February 5, 2015

Robert Morris University’s School of Education and Social Sciences celebrated National Girls and Women in Sport day by holding their spring symposium in honor of the topic. The idea first came about when Mary Ann Rafoth, dean of education and social sciences at RMU, read...

Police Blotter 1/20/15-1/26/15

Police Blotter 1/20/15-1/26/15

January 28, 2015

1/20/15 – Medical Emergency - This department was called to Hamilton Hall for a female experiencing chest pains.  Valley Ambulance transported the female to Passavant Hospital. (Closed) 1/20/15 – Accident - A report was taken for damage done to a vehicle while parked...

RMU honors Allegheny Conferences dedication to Pittsburgh with documentary

RMU honors Allegheny Conference’s dedication to Pittsburgh with documentary

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2015

Pittsburgh has long shed its image as a polluted industrial city and blossomed into one of the most livable cities in the country, as well as a hub for technology, health care, and education. It has even been called a model city for others looking to improve from their current...

Police Blotter 12/23/14-1/19/15

Police Blotter 12/23/14-1/19/15

January 21, 2015

12/23/14 – Criminal Mischief - This department was notified of damage to done to a balcony door in Wheatley hall.  The glass was broken by a BB or pellet, pictures were taken and a report was issued. (Closed) 12/23/14 – Departmental Information - Information was given...