Shawnee State University dedicated the Dayton duMeleau Math Success Center (DDMSC) during a special ceremony on Sept. 29. The Center’s name was announced in Spring 2023 and is named after Dayton Allen Hunt, his wife of 55 years, Arlene May duMeleau Hunt, and her brother Donald Joseph duMeleau. Dedicated supporters of education, the Hunt-duMeleau family promoted careers tied to mathematical sciences. Making the donation in the Hunt-duMeleau family’s name was Dr. Linda Hunt, SSU Professor of Mathematical Sciences and the Director of Developmental Math and the DDMSC.

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Shawnee State University’s Shawnee Game Conference (SGC) has announced John Zuur Platten will serve as a keynote speaker at this year’s event. With a twenty-year career in the entertainment business, Zuur Platten has experience in writing for video games, films, television, digital media, and books.

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The Shawnee State University Alumni Association recognizes six individuals for their achievements in their career fields and their communities in the presentation of the Alumni Awards. The 2023 awards include Distinguished Alumnus, Medal of Merit, Alumni Community Service, Alumni Continued Service, Outstanding Recent Graduate, and Alumnus of Tomorrow.

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Shawnee State University’s Department of Athletics is now offering swim lessons in group and private lessons. The lessons will be taught by Men’s and Women’s Swimming coach Kenzie Pennington, a past SSU collegiate swimmer and NAIA All-American honoree.

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Shawnee State University’s Office of Military & Veterans Services will host contemporary country group King Calaway in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on Nov. 8 starting at 7:30 p.m. The concert will kick off the university’s Veterans Day recognition celebrations and the office will be giving away 100 free tickets to veterans to attend.

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Shawnee State University’s annual Shawnee Game Conference (SGC) will be held on-campus Nov. 3-4. Bringing together industry professionals, company and individual exhibitions, and showcasing the talent of current students and alumni from the university’s gaming program, the conference has been held on campus for over twenty years and is the longest running academic game conference in the Midwest.

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Shawnee State University’s Office of Admission invites high school juniors and seniors to attend Fall Preview Day on Saturday, Sept. 16.

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Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) welcomes MOIPEI to open the 2023-2024 Performing Arts Series on Thursday, Sept. 14. A musical tour de force set of triples, MOIPEI will perform in the Eloise Covert Smith Theater in the VRCFA starting at 7:30 p.m.

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Shawnee State Athletics is beginning its 2023-24 Cross Country and Track & Field season in a new conference and with a new head coach, Conner Flynn.

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Shawnee State University’s Dental Hygiene program will host an Alumni Continuing Education Day on Saturday, Sept. 16. Part of Homecoming Weekend celebrations, the event will offer Dental Hygiene alumni and other dental professionals the opportunity to complete seven continuing education hours.

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Markee Osborne has been appointed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine as a new member of the Shawnee State University Board of Trustees.

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Sallie C. Schisler has been appointed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine as a new member of the Shawnee State University Board of Trustees, Chair Scott Evans announced. Schisler is appointed to a nine-year term that began July 1. 

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Shawnee State University’s Office of the President has announced Dr. Amanda Hedrick will assume the role of Director of the Kricker Innovation Hub effective Aug. 1.

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Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) has announced the lineup for the 2023-2024 VRCFA Performing Arts Series. Beginning in early September, the series features eight shows, all to be held in the Eloise Covert Smith Theater.

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Shawnee State University’s Office of Admission has announced it will host an Express Registration event on Friday, Aug. 4 starting at 9 a.m. for those students wanting to enroll for Autumn 2023.

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Shawnee State University’s Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PP-OTD) program is hosting a virtual Open House on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. for those occupational therapy professionals interested in learning more about the university’s online program.

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The Shawnee State University Performing Arts Academy (PAA) is accepting new registrations for its fall classes at upcoming Open House events on Jul. 18 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Jul. 22 at 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. During the event, parents and students can meet with faculty, tour the facility, and learn more about the classes offered. Offered on SSU’s campus, PAA classes give instruction to musicians, dancers, and actors.

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Shawnee State University Board of Trustees has announced Scott Evans will serve as the Chairperson for the entity in the upcoming academic year. Evans, a Lawrence County native, is the previous Chair of the Academic & Student Affairs committee for the Board. Entering his final year of his nine-year term as a Trustee, Evans is grateful for the opportunity to serve in this position.

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Shawnee State University and the SSU Alumni Association have announced the dates for this year’s Homecoming Weekend: Alumni, Family + Community Celebration. SSU Homecoming Weekend will take place Sept. 15 & 16, 2023 with events held throughout the week leading up to the weekend celebration. SSU’s Homecoming is open for all alumni, family members, and community members to attend.

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Shawnee State University Alumni Association invites alumni, faculty, staff, community members, and friends to join them for SSU Night at the Chillicothe Paints on Friday, Jul. 14 at the VA Memorial Stadium in Chillicothe, Ohio. Fans are invited to join the Alumni Association for a Pre-Game Cookout starting at 6 p.m. and to watch the Paints take on the Lafayette Aviators starting with the first pitch at 7:05 p.m.

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