The Minuteman 

THE RMU WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 

March 12, 2010

NEWS

-- Do you like to dance?

-- RMU in the News has been updated to reflect the news coverage RMU received in February.

-- The Robert Morris Chapter of Alpha Chi, the Pennsylvania Epsilon Chapter, inducted 30 new graduate members on Feb. 28. Alpha Chi is a pan academic honor society that today counts nearly 400 chapters nationwide. Alpha Chi is one of only a few national honor societies that induct both graduate and undergraduate members. At RMU graduate membership requires completion of at least 18 graduate credits here at RMU with a QPA of at least 3.95. Alpha Chi is open to all RMU graduate students majoring in any academic discipline that leads to the awarding of an advanced degree. Alpha Chi is a member of the American Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of this year's inductees click here.

-- RMU's Division III club hockey team traveled to Florida this week for the ACHA National Championship tournament. The team defeated St. Vincent College 6-2, and then the University of Albany 3-2 in the regional qualifying round to make it to nationals. For results and tournament standings, click here.

*WELLNESS TIP* An eye examination by a skilled physician checks more than vision. The eyes act as an early warning system for high blood pressure, diabetes, neurological problems, thyroid and infectious disease.

EVENTS

All month: RMU celebrates Women's History Month with a full slate of events. Click here for a full schedule.

March 16: The University Honors Program invites you to its next RMU Roundtable to hear Gavin Buxton, an assistant professor of physics, discuss his research into the use of nanoparticles to deliver chemotherapy drugs. The event takes place from 2 to 3:15 p.m. in the Honors Student Center in Franklin 202.

March 24: Prajna Parasher will be the keynote speaker of the 2010 Women's History Month luncheon and Awards Program from 11a.m.to 12:30 p.m. in the Sewall Center. The luncheon program will also include the recognition of several outstanding female students, including the presentation of the 2010 RMU Woman of Achievement Award. Parasher is a filmmaker/scholar and multimedia artist practicing at the shifting intersection of classical and new technologies.  Parasher is currently an associate professor of art, film and cultural Studies and director of the film and digital technology program at Chatham University. Her talk is part of the Diversity Speaker Series.

The luncheon is free for all RMU students, and the cost is $15 for faculty, staff, and guests.  Reservations are required with the Office of Student Life.  We would appreciate having your RSVP by Monday, March 22. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Life at 412-397-4352 or studentlife@rmu.edu.

March 26: The Office of International Programs and Services would like to invite you to the International Dinner at 6 p.m. in the Food Court. Please join us for an evening of fine international cuisines as we celebrate cultures from around the world! Tickets for the event are $20 for adults and $8 for non-RMU students. RMU students and children under 12 are free. For ticket information, please contact 412-397-2151 or internationaloffice@rmu.edu.

Athletics:
Saturday, March 13
*Men's Lacrosse vs. Detroit (1 p.m./Joe Walton Stadium/free admission)