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Arcadia University News
June 5, 2020
SGB Students Participate in International Business Strategy Competition
School of Global Business students Sarah Aschemeier ’20 , Brett Fenstermacher ’20 , Rebecca Krewina ’20 , Jordan Miller ’20 , and Amber Zelko ’20 earned top awards in the annual International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC) Business Simulation competition. The team was recognized...
April 22, 2020
Henning Provides Wellness, Mental Health Services for Arcadia Community
Final Exam Week is a stressful time for students. It happens each spring and fall when students pour everything they have learned during the semester into measurable assessments. With the pressure to turn in their best academic performance, students often feel anxiety, stress, and worry...
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March 4, 2020
The College of Global Studies Message, March 4
All students have been provided with information and advice related to the outbreak of coronavirus. Students participating in programs where cases have been reported locally have been sent information specific to their location. Australia: There are 42 cases of coronavirus in Australia. A case has...
December 19, 2019
Davis ’20 and ASIA and K-Pop Clubs Celebrate Asian Culture and Cuisine
Asian culture and cuisine were on the menu as part of a collaboration between the ASIA and K-Pop clubs on Nov. 19. Guests were treated to games and entertainment; food from India, Korea, the Philippines, and Japan; and Korean dances, taught by the K-Pop club. Arcadia’s ASIA club represents and...
December 16, 2019
Wu ’22 Explores Fantasy Through Art
By Caroline Jordan '20 “I love being a member of the art department because I’m pushed to do my best, but still get the freedom to do what I want,” said Hanna Wu ‘22 . Wu, a Graphic Design major, loves the opportunities that her program gives her. During her first year, Wu’s foundation courses...
December 2, 2019
POWER Prompts Discussion to Understand Various Experiences of Arcadia Community
On Nov. 9, Pushing Our Women of Color To Excel in The Real World (POWER) hosted Socialize and Sip, a social experiment inspired by digital media group Jubilee. The experiment was based on a Jubilee segment called “Spectrum,” which creates a discussion through a visual representation where people,...
November 1, 2019
The Power of Graphic Narrative
As a child, I fell in love with comic strips, their storytelling devices, and the unique qualities that separated them from one another: the odd but unmistakable inked “wings” on the sides of the head of Blondie’s husband, Dagwood; the unexplained mystery as to why Andy Capp’s eyes were hidden...
October 10, 2019
SI² Encourages Students to Have Voices Heard This Election Season
Arcadia students can register to vote on campus throughout the year. The Office of Social Impact and Innovation (SI 2 ) is providing supportive services in Blankley Hall to help community members through the process of registering to vote with or without a party affiliation. SI 2 hosted Jihad...
October 8, 2019
Students Find Support at Alumni Career Mentor Kickoff
Alumni Relations is hoping to provide students with an extra boost before graduation through the Alumni Career Mentor Program, which kicked off on Sept. 18. The program pairs students at all stages of their college careers with an alumni mentor that can help guide them during their journey. Mentors...
October 4, 2019
Five Appointed to President's Cabinet
This year, the University appointed five individuals to leadership positions at Arcadia, solidifying the chief academic, development and alumni engagement, information technology, and finance roles, as well as a new position for strategic initiatives. Dr. Jeff Rutenbeck, provost and senior vice...
October 2, 2019
Arcadia For The Kids to Hold Fundraiser at Chipotle
Arcadia For the Kids (FTK) student organization is hosting a fundraiser on Oct. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Abington Chipotle to support Four Diamonds, a nonprofit organization which aims to help cure childhood cancer. Present this flyer or tell the cashier you are supporting the Arcadia FTK...
September 24, 2019
Arcadia Students Celebrate Community with Music, Fun, and Food Trucks
By Aaron Uscinowicz '22 Arcadia students rocked the “knight” before parading down Easton Road for the Glenside Knight Food Truck Festival on Sept. 19. The Arcadia community came out by the hundreds to the Rock the Knight celebration on Haber Green, where students raced to get free pretzels, pick up...
September 19, 2019
Joyce ’20 Featured by Funimation for #LGBTcosplay Pride Month
Sociology major Caitlin Joyce ’20 was featured on the official Funimation Instagram account on June 19 during their #LGBTcosplay Pride Month celebration. Funimation, one of the leading anime distribution companies in North America, posted a photo of her cosplay, a costume based on the design of a...
June 19, 2019
Topa ’21 Earns Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
International Business and Culture student RaeAnn Topa ’21 was awarded a study abroad grant from the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. She is one of only 75 students from across the country selected for the...
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May 1, 2019
Coming Out Show Celebrates Diverse Identities with Interactive Art and Performance
The University Seminar “Coming Out” hosted its 7th annual Coming Out Show, a celebration of diverse identities and coming out stories within the Arcadia community, on April 23. Featuring art crafted by students in the class, the exhibition included paintings, sculptures, and spoken word depicting...
April 30, 2019
Public Health Student Society Collects for Jenkintown Clothing Cupboard
The Public Health Student Society (PHSS) collected 10 boxes and two bags of donated clothing for the Jenkintown Clothing Cupboard. The PHSS students organized the clothing drive with three collection sites, created posters to advertise the project, quality-checked the clothing to ensure donations...
April 29, 2019
Special Athletes Go for Gold
Smiles and laughter abounded on April 7 as special needs athletes from around the region filled the Kuch Center for Sportsfest, an annual one-day athletic clinic that allows athletes to expand their skills in swimming, basketball, martial arts, soccer, dance, and volleyball. At the event—co-hosted...
April 26, 2019
Arcadia Establishes Public Relations Student Society
Chris Mullin , instructor in the Department of Media and Communication, helped establish Arcadia’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). The society has over 300 chapters nationwide, with almost 10,000 members. Mullin, joined by Communication and Media Studies major...
April 24, 2019
Arcadia University Passes “Refugees Welcome” Resolution
By Olivia Grajewski ’20 Arcadia University’s Student Government Organization passed an “I Welcome” resolution on April 18 declaring the campus a welcoming and safe place for refugees. An effort led by the international organization Amnesty International, “I Welcome” resolutions are official, non-...
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April 18, 2019
Philadelphia Actuaries Club Donates to Actuarial Science Program
The Philadelphia Actuaries Club donated $500 in support of Arcadia’s Actuarial Science program during the organization’s meeting on April 2, which was attended by five Arcadia students. The donation will be used for exam reimbursement and study materials for students. This year, the Actuarial...
April 17, 2019
Arcadia Special Athletes Association Featured by Philadelphia Inquirer
Arcadia students and alumni were the feature of an April 13 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the collaboration between Arcadia University Special Athletes Association (ASAA) and Rotary Special Athletes, which dates back over 30 years. “I’ve gained exposure to a community that I never interacted...