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Congratulations, Jenny Wang '12! Jenny was named as senior vice president of Susan Davis International, a full-service international special events and public relations agency headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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Susan Davis International Names Jenny Wang as Senior Vice President /PRNewswire/ -- Susan Davis International (SDI), a full-service international special events and public relations agency headquartered in Washington, D.C.,...

From Juniata College to Science Magazine! Research conducted by Kurt Vandegrift '99, now associate research professor of biology at Penn State's Hudson Lab, was recently published in Science Magazine, the world's leading outlet for scientific news, commentary, and cutting-edge research. Kurt is examining how the COVID-19 virus moves between people and wildlife.
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Which wild animals carry the COVID-19 virus? An ambitious U.S. project aims to find out Scientists test bighorn sheep, bears, moose, rats, and dozens of other species to track how SARS-CoV-2 moves between humans and wildlife

It was great to see family, friends, and former classmates back on the quad and across campus for Alumni Weekend 🫶Thanks to everyone who came out and shared their stories and memories. Here are a few photos for us to look back on - stay tuned for more! 💙💛

Dr. Chuck Yohn, Raystown Field Station Director Emeritus, spoke to the crowd assembled in Shuster Hall to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Raystown Field Station. Those in attendance included alumni, faculty, community members, and staff who enjoyed tours of the facility.

Russ Shelley, Elma Stine Heckler Professor of Music, invited the audience to sing Juniata’s alma mater along with more than 150 alumni choir members to open the Alumni Choir Reunion Gala Concert and rededicate the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts.

All are welcome to come and enjoy the sounds of choir alumni from across generations at the Choir Reunion Concert and Rededication of Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon in Rosenberger Auditorium.

Alumni College sessions today included "Mock Trial—A New Tradition of Success," presented by coach David Andrews ’74 and captain Dan Cummins '24. Attendees learned how Juniata's Mock Trial Team has become a national powerhouse in its six years of existence, advancing to the National Playoffs each year and to the National Championship the last two years.

Juniata College's Alumni Weekend Picnic on the Quad is the place to be this afternoon with perfect weather, great conversation, and lots of laughter!

Acting President Lauren Bowen congratulated distinguished alumni at the Alumni Awards Assembly this morning. Honorees were, from the left, Jennifer Dorsch-Messler '02, recipient of the William E. Swigart Alumni Humanitarian Award; Christopher Gahagen '94, recipient of the Harold B. Brumbaugh Alumni Service Award; Robert Nairn ’89, recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award; and Anne Wakabayashi ’11, recipient of the Young Alumni Achievement Award.

Juniata's Alumni Choir sounds lovely as they rehearse for tomorrow's Choir Reunion Concert and Rededication of Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts. All are welcome to come and enjoy the sounds of choir alumni from across generations at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in Rosenberger Auditorium.

Eric Quallen, director of the Raystown Field Station, led an Alumni College session, "Raystown Field Station: Past, Present, and Future." Alumni enjoyed exploring the history of the Raystown Field Station, which turns 50 this year!

What was in the wine glasses of founding fathers like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin? Jim Tuten, Charles R., and Shirley A. Knox Professor of History, shared "Madeira: The History of the World’s Most Unusual Wine" during a session of Alumni College this morning.

Effective this fall, our student health care provider will be Broad Top Health and Wellness. We have chosen to partner with Broad Top to meet the needs of our campus community and to bolster our broader community by supporting local providers dedicated to serving the Huntingdon area. Broad Top will maintain student access to essential healthcare while expanding service opportunities for students. A health leader in our community, Broad Top was recently selected as the area’s best medical center by readers of the Huntingdon Daily News and as the 2023 Access Enhancer awardee and Health Disparities Reducer awardee by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

In collaboration with Broad Top, we will open a new and improved health center for students and the larger community at the College-owned Sill Business Center. Students will benefit from extended hours of operation, a dedicated emergency medical phone line, access to mental health providers, and additional medical professionals located within walking distance or a short drive from the college.
Our new operational model with Broad Top aligns with many other colleges and provides students with full access to high-quality healthcare.

We value the health of our students and aim to provide an environment where they can thrive. Through this change, we look forward to providing students with enhanced health services on campus and broader access within our community.

More information: https://ow.ly/RQ8f50Sa8V4

Burst the Bubble, a new book by Dr. Tia Warrick (pictured with Good Morning America's Robin Roberts), director of public health and assistant professor of biology, was featured on the NASDAQ video screen in Times Square! The book is an inspiring resource for those aspiring to a clinical research career. At Juniata, Dr. Warrick instills research, policy, and community as the main pillars of public health. She teaches students enrolled in the Master of Public Health Program, which is designed to produce highly trained clinical research epidemiologists, community health specialists, and health policy managers.

Campus is heating up at Juniata as Rob Boryk, instructor of art and art history, along with staff from The Art School at Old Church, fired the College's wood kiln as part of a weekend workshop. The kiln uses no gas or electricity, relying solely on wood to reach and maintain the required 2,300 degree temperature for 24-24 hours.

It's May 31—the last day of our giving year. There’s still time to make your gift! Every donation makes a difference to the students here at Juniata. Give online at https://ow.ly/Y4eU50S4xPm to support our students. For those that have already donated, thank you!

Summer is just around the corner. Juniata College has camps for all ages and interests to learn and experience life on campus. From sports to science, Juniata College is filled with half-day, all-day, and residential opportunities for growth and fun! There are options for elementary, middle, and high school students, visit https://ow.ly/eX6r50RxTl9 to learn more!

🇺🇸 Today and every day, we salute our fallen and remember those who made the greatest sacrifice. 🦅

🌎 Congratulations, Brooks Richardson ’26! Brooks has received a scholarship from the St. Andrews Society of Philadelphia to study in Scotland! 🦅

Student journalists at Tyrone Eagle Eye News covered the work of Juniata College Professors Ryan Mathur and Jonathan Burns at historic Fort Roberdeau.
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Uncovering Fort Roberdeau’s Revolutionary War Secrets History is being rewritten by science at the historic Fort Roberdeau in Sinking Valley. Using high-tech geological tools, a team of scientists, archeologists, students, and volunteers led by Juniata College Professors Ryan Mathur and Jonathan Burns have discovered the original location of the Revolu...

🏆 Congratulations, Natalie Conterras ’25! Natalie has been named as Juniata’s Newman Civic Fellow for 2024! 🦅

Are you a high school student thinking about college? Are you a rising junior or senior searching for the perfect place for your future education? Visiting campus allows you to take a campus tour, learn about the admissions process, connect with professors, and experience Juniata traditions. Register today for one of our summer visit events. https://ow.ly/Mkmi50RNWmp

🌎 Congratulations, Moshe Gasson ’24! Moshe has received a Fulbright English Teaching Award to Luxembourg! 🦅

Ready to take your learning to the next level this summer? Dive into Juniata's online courses, like Pennsylvania Literature with Will Dickey, associate professor of English. Stay sharp, stay curious, and keep earning those credits! Register today at https://ow.ly/jQJM50RKsry and kickstart your journey towards learning and advancement.