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Ashley Palm
Today in History
1974: Aaron sets new home run record
On this day in 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary record of 714 homeruns. A crowd of 53,775 people, the largest in the history of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, was with Aaron that night to cheer when he hit a fourth inning pitch off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Al Downing. However, as Aaron was an African-American who had received death threats and racist hate mail during his pursuit of one of baseball’s most distinguished records, the achievement was bittersweet.
Campus professors ranked within the top 25
More than 2.2 million students across the nation use ratemyprofessors.com, an interactive website that allows students to score the teaching quality of their professors. The website is meant to be a tool for students to not only share their knowledge and experience of their professors, but it also acts as a source for the professors, offering them feedback on the positive and negative aspects of their teaching.
Around The Globe
Joseph and Mary billboard is not obscene
A billboard showing a disappointed Joseph and Mary in bed together with the caption, “Poor Joseph. God was a hard act to follow,” is controversial but not obscene, according to New Zealand Advertising Standards Authorities.
The billboard is posted outside St. Matthew-In-The-City Anglican Church in Auckland, New Zealand. It has been the subject of vandalism by locals who think the billboard is degrading to individuals and Christian groups. The billboard was put up in December, vandalized, stolen and put up again before being stolen yet again. The billboards were up for less than 12 hours before they were stolen. The church has said that while many are offended, other found it amusing and thought-provoking. The ASA has ruled that there is no ethical problem with the billboard, because there is no nudity portrayed, and children would not understand the implications
Campus meteorologists launch forecasting website
This past winter was interesting in terms of weather; it was the snowiest season since 1996, with snowfall accumulating so high, that cities did not know what to do with the plowed white stuff.
The blizzard sparked media attention, as well as the attention of two Millersville meteorology majors, who decided to take advantage of the blizzard by educating themselves on accurate weather forecasting.
Former Dove model helps students embrace real beauty
In 2005, a campaign that promoted natural women, curves and all was introduced into the media. The campaign that sparked controversy, raised eyebrows, and received unprecedented national media was Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty. Six real women, who had never modeled before, were chosen to participate.
Dr. Frank Duba is remembered
If a student is lucky, once in their lifetime they will find a professor who can change they way they think about education. This person Is not just a professor of a subject, but also a teacher of something more. These individuals leave a lasting impression on their students, and will be seen as a building block for the remainder of their education.
Haiti relief rally connects campus to one great cause
Ever since the earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, campus organizations have been making efforts to help the victims rebuild their lives. It has been over a month since the disaster occurred, but Haiti still needs aid. As the topic begins to slip out of the media, it is important to keep in mind that it is only the beginning of a long rebuilding process.
Schickling’s London abroad experience
The university Study Abroad program offers students not only a rewarding education, but also a cultural experience that can change a student’s life.
Adam Shickling, a junior, studied abroad in London his sophomore year from September 2008 to December 2008. “It was an amazing experience. Studying abroad is the best decision I’ve ever made,” Shickling said.
SMC construction updates
Due to harsh weather conditions, the SMC renovations are behind schedule, but this will not be a pressing issue for the next phase of construction.
Several changes were made over the break. “The construction crews finished the footers and brought the area in front of the RMPR up to grade,” said Geoff Beers, Chief Operating Officer. The crew also continued to work on the footers and walls for the new open recreational area, as well as complete the concrete walls of the mechanical room.
The Alumni Association hosts an online photo competition
Have you always wanted to be a pirate? Now is your chance to at least pose as one, by participating in the Millersville University Alumni Photo contest.
In an effort to connect with alumni using social media networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, the Millersville University Alumni Association (MUAA) will be holding a photo contest on their Facebook fan page until May 15, 2010.