Attention Shawnee State faculty and staff: the SSU Bear Club is hosting a Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day this Friday, April 26 at Branch Rickey Park. Faculty and staff members are invited to enjoy Baseball & BBQ while cheering on the Bears against the University of Pikeville. First pitch is set for 3:00 p.m.

The Theta Phi is holding their annual "Pie a Theta Phi" to raise money for Camp Friendship! So stop by today to pie a sorority sister for $1 - today until 5 p.m. at the Annex Lawn.

Shawnee State alumni and current students gathered in Raleigh, North Carolina for the annual East Coast Gaming Conference (ECGC), which is designed to bring together leading industry professionals in the world of gaming, providing educational and career opportunities for all attendees. Many students had the opportunity to show off their gaming projects, including the Senior Studio game model Crystal Command!
Photo credit: Brianna Buchholz.

We can't wait to see everyone this Saturday for the annual Spring Bear Run!

Here's the latest issue of the Shawnee News - including a feature on SSU Department of Theatre and Dance performing Sleeve Worn Heart, the President's Gala on April 27, and Spring Commencement!

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Know any junior to high school students interested in gaming programming and arts? Shawnee State will be offering its annual Game Camps again this summer from June 24-27! Stay tuned for more information or contact SSU's University & Community Events at 740.351.3077!

Next weekend is the last weekend to catch SSU's Musical Theater Department's show of Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean! So make sure you get your tickets and come see our talented students! Shows take place April 25, 26, and 27 in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.

Join us tonight for Night of Healing starting at 6 p.m. tonight because we know that life is anything but easy.

We are so honored to have been awarded a share of the $25 million OhioCorps pilot program grant administered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education! Read our full article at https://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/news/37275/ssu-receives-ohiocorps-grant-funding!

Hey Bears, mark your calendars for this Thursday, April 18 and join us for Night of Healing. Listen, share and learn about how you can move forward.

First Orientation of 2019 was a huge success! Over 130 new Bears and their family and friends were on campus this past Saturday! Welcome to the Shawnee State family and we'll see you back in the fall!

Check out the Spring Issue of the Alumni News.

Here's the latest issue of the Shawnee News- including a feature on Evening of Honors, Faculty Awards, and Startup Weekend at Kricker Innovation Hub.

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Good luck to our Bears tonight as they open for "Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean!" Go to vrcfa.com for times and tickets for the other shows!

Don't forget that Thursday is opening night! Come out and watch our talented Bears - get your tickets today at vrcfa.com!

The SSU Women's Soccer Team will be hosting a Bears Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the SSU and Portsmouth communities! There will be fun games, food, and prizes for all ages! So come on down to the Shawnee Turf and have some Sunday fun!

Congratulations to all of our outstanding Bears that were honored and recognized during this past Friday's Evening of Honors!

Here's this week's edition of the Shawnee News - including a feature on the renovation of the James A. Rhodes Athletic Center, Placemaking in Scioto County, and the Celebration of Scholarship fundraising campaign.

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The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts hosted the annual spring Vern After Dark event last Thurs., March 28th! Check out the cool art pieces and be on the look out for the next After Dark event!

AHANA and the Women's Gender & Equity Center hosted the 2019 Women Who Rock Ceremony in honor of recognizing the many talented, dedicated and awesome women of Shawnee State University!

Shawnee State University held their 15th annual Celebration of Scholarship Conference this week. Students across campus and from outside universities showcased their exceptional projects. The keynote speaker was Dr. Aaron Thompson, President of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Presentations closed today with guest speaker Dr. Jennifer Chambers, Associate Professor at the University of Cumberland before a campus wide picnic was held in the Morris University Center to celebrate the accomplishments of all who supported and presented at this years Celebration of Scholarship.

Thanks to our 33 donors, we have met our match and raised $5,000 for the Celebration of Scholarship conference!

Thank you to those who have made a gift so far to impact the students in our region and their academic success!

The SSU Development Foundation will be continuing the campaign through this Friday, April 5. You can still make your own impact at www.givetossu.com/cos.

Attention Bears: If you are on the Payment Plan for tuition, the final payment is due by 4:30 p.m. on Weds., April 3!

We are halfway there! Visit givetossu.com/cos to support Celebration of Scholarship!

Here's this month's edition of Advancing SSU - including an update of the ongoing Celebration of Scholarship campaign!