Pittsburgh mascots ice skate with families at Schenley Skating Rink
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
February 14, 2020
PITTSBURGH - Mascots from all over the Pittsburgh region, including RoMo, joined the Mascot Skate Party at the Schenley Skating Rink. Iceburgh from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Doodles from Chick-fil-A, and many others tested out their ice skating skills at the Schenley Skating Rink and spent time with...
SGA meeting recap: John Michalenko
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
February 13, 2020
ROBERT MORRIS - Vice President of Student Life, John Michalenko addressed meal plan changes at this week’s SGA meeting. According to Michalenko, the changes proposed at during a meeting that on took place in Hopwood Hall on Feb. 5 are not yet final. Students can also email [email protected]
RMU School of Business opens the Center for Sales Excellence
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University students, faculty, and alumni came together in Ferris Hall to celebrate the grand opening of the new Center for Sales Excellence. On Jan. 29, an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Center for Sales Excellence, which was funded by John Waldron...
SGA meeting recap: Alternative Spring Break is announced
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
February 6, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP - The Student Government Association (SGA) held their first meeting of the spring semester. SGA discussed Alternative Spring Break with Micah Thompson, the Engaged Learning and Community Involvement advisor. Alternative Spring Break allows students to help out the Pittsburgh community...
SGA meeting recap: Provost Rafoth asks for student input on RMU core classes
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP - Provost Mary Ann Rafoth spoke about Robert Morris University core courses at the latest Student Government Association meeting. Dr. Rafoth asked students for their opinions on these classes, to understand their priorities and gave out a survey. Students were asked to rank certain core...
First Amendment on Trial: Students debate freedom of religion court case Marsh v. Chambers
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2019
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The third week of the First Amendment On Trial debates featured the freedom of religion. Debaters Selene Cerankosky and Jacob Toth discussed the Supreme Court case Marsh v. Chambers during the live debate. They delivered their opening statements, rebuttals and had a chance...
SGA meeting recap: Community Adviser applications are open
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2019
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The third Student Government Association meeting announced the application process of the Community Adviser position. Community Adviser applications have opened up for the 2020-2021 school year. Anna Kowalok-Lewis, program assistant for community development from Residence...
RMU celebrates new John Jay renovations with groundbreaking ceremony
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 13, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University broke ground for a newly renovated building in the School of Engineering, Math and Science (SEMS). On Nov. 12, faculty, staff and alumni were invited to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the John Jay Center, a $5 million project funded...
SGA meeting recap: RMU dining experienced some changes this semester
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
October 26, 2019
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The Student Government Association addressed the recent changes to RMU dining. Lisa Rodgers, senior general manager of Parkhurst Dining, and Keith Lyne, assistant director of retail, were present to discuss some of the decisions Dining Services made. Keith Lyne mentions...
Former Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at Heinz Hall
Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
October 19, 2019
PITTSBURGH - Seats in Heinz Hall were filled for John Kerry, former Secretary of State, who participated in the Pittsburgh Speaker Series. President Christopher Howard opened the sold-out event, sponsored by Robert Morris University. It featured a 15-minute speech by Kerry, followed by a 30-minute...
