Wednesday, February 05, 2025 

Find out why one faculty member says making music is sacred; schedule a professional portrait; and more

The first of three informal meetings at which students, faculty, and staff can discuss issues with the president’s cabinet and ask questions on any topic will take place Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to noon in Stabley Library, room 101. The other meetings are March 25 at Fairman Centre in Punxsutawney and April 15 at the Hadley Union Building. All are in-person only. Learn more in this message from President Driscoll.

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As a faculty member in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, Rosemary Engelstad sees every day how her life’s work impacts her students. That’s something she holds sacred about her role at IUP and beyond. Learn more about her in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature.

Seeking a new or updated professional headshot for the website or a conference program? Reserve time with the university photographer on Wednesday, February 19, or Tuesday, March 25.

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