Campus News
from the heights
SHU's Online Program
Ranked First in Michigan,
Tied for 24Th Nationally
SHU's Online Learning Program was
ranked as the first in Michigan among
all institutions by the U.S. News and
World Report. SHU also
was ranked nation-
ally for the fourth
consecutive year,
finishing tied for
24th among all pub-
lic and private institu-
tions. SHU has offered online bachelor's
degree completion programs in selected
majors since 2004. U.S. News and World
Report's methodology included student
engagement, faculty credentials and
training, peer reputation and student
services and technology to determine
the rankings. The publication released
its 2017 Best Online Bachelor's Programs
rankings Jan. 10.
Frost Publishes New Book
SHU Associate Professor of History Julie-
anna Frost, Ph.D., had her new book
published, "Chemo Fashion Fridays:
One Woman's Breast Cancer Journey."
This work is a photo essay of her chemo-
therapy journey, and includes funny
stories and poems to inspire hope for
others fighting breast cancer. It is
available on Amazon.
'Finding Your Roots' Event
Part of Black History Month
The Ethnic and Gender Studies Institute
and Black History Month at Siena Heights
presented "Finding Your Roots: Tracing
Family History" Feb. 20 at Cotton Brewing
Co. in Adrian. Debra Middleton discussed
how to use traditional research methods
as well as cutting-edge technologies to
uncover and preserve your family history,
and will share inspirational stories from
her own journey in African-American
genealogy. She is a member of the
Afro-American Historical Genealogical
Society and is a staff member at the
University of Toledo.
Walker Opens New Play in
Ann Arbor Frost Presents Paper at
Labor History Conference
SHU Assistant Professor of Theatre Daniel
Walker opened a new play, "Popcorn
Falls," in January at Theatre Nova in Ann
Arbor. Walker directed the play as well as
designing the scenery and lighting. The
play was a comedy about a failing town
(Popcorn Falls) that gets a last chance to
save themselves if they can put on a play
in a week. Walker started Theatre Nova
two years ago along with Artistic Director
Carla Milarch to keep professional theatre
alive in Ann Arbor. SHU Associate Professor of History
Julieanna Frost presented her paper,
"I shall never go back to Detroit...:
The Re-education of Disorderly Juvenile
Females at the Michigan Industrial Home
for Girls" at the North American Labor
History Conference in Detroit.
Weinstein's Book Named a
'Notable Book of The Year'
by New York Times
SHU Associate Professor of English Alex-
ander Weinstein's book, "Children of the
New World," was named a 2016 Notable
Book of the Year by the New York Times.
Also, the book was chosen by NPR as a
best book of 2016. It also earned a 2017
Michigan Notable Book Award by The
Library of Michigan.
College Sustainability Expert
Featured Speaker at Issa
Lecture Series
College sustainability development expert
Anthony Annett was the featured speaker
at the William Issa Endowed Lecture
Series Nov. 16, 2016. Annett's topic was
"Laudato Si' and the Moral Responsibility
to Protect our Common Home." As the
Climate Change and Sustainable Devel-
opment advisor at Columbia University,
Annett is an economist and a specialist
in Catholic social teaching. His work
centers on the intersection of ethics,
religion and sustainable development.
In that capacity, he works closely with
the Pontifical Council for Justice and
Peace and the Pontifical Academy of
Social Sciences, especially in the context
of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si'.
Marketing and
Communications Office
Receives Case V Awards
SHU's Office of Marketing and Commu-
nications won three awards in the
Council for Advancement and Support
of Education's (CASE) Pride of District V
Awards Program. The awards program
generated about 400 entries from
approximately 80 institutions in Illinois,
Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio
and Wisconsin. Siena Heights earned
recognition in the following categories:
President Albert Receives
Distinguished Alumni Award
from Barry University
SHU President Sister Peg Albert was
one of 10 people being honored with a
Distinguished Alumni Award from Barry
University in January 2017. President
Albert was honored for her outstanding
achievements and contributions to society
at the Coral Gables (Fla.) Country Club.
The awards honor members of the Barry
community who exemplify the university's
core commitments of knowledge and
truth; inclusive community; social justice;
and collaborative service. She is a 1982
and 1988 graduate of Barry, SHU's sister
institution. Shown below is Sister Linda
Bevilacqua, OP, center, President of Barry
University, with Sister Nancy Murray, OP,
left, and Sister Peg Albert, OP.
• Excellence in Design, Posters: Bronze
• Excellence in Design, Special Projects:
Bronze
• Excellence in Design, Posters:
Honorable Mention
The program honors institutions and
individuals who demonstrate outstanding
achievement in the concept and execu-
tion of advancement programs and
communications throughout District V.
King Presents at Michigan
Music Conference
Director of Bands Wes King presented at
the 2017 Michigan Music Conference.
His session, "What the Tech Am I Doing?"
was a primer for less tech-savvy educators
and an exploration of the Surface Pro and
iPad Pro devices.
Karin Barbee Has Poem
Published by Toledo Journal
SHU Associate Professor of English Karin
Barbee had a poem, "Girls," published by
Glass, a journal based in Toledo.
New Enterprise System
Announced
The Administrative Computing area of
the Division of Information Technology
announced that the University will
partner with Campus Management Corp.
and utilize its CampusNexus software
as Siena's new enterprise system.
CampusNexus will replace the current
Jenzabar Systems in place across the
University.
Frost Article Published in
Quarterly
SHU Associate Professor of History Dr.
Julieanna Frost's article, "Awaiting the
Second Coming in the Piney Woods: The
New House of Israel," has been published
in the American Communal Societies
Quarterly (April, 2017).
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