Welcoming the New Month of November

Happy Halloween

SGA Movie Series
Come to the Smith Student Center Theater to see the spook-tacular movie Deliver Us From Evil.  The showtimes are as follows:
Friday at 4pm and 8pm
Saturday at 8pm
Sunday 4pm and 8pm
Be sure to claim your fee bag of popcorn!

(Photo taken from fansided.com)

Women's Volleyball
Come to the Morrow Field House at 7pm to watch SRU's Women's Volleyball Team take on Seton Hill's Women's Volleyball Team Friday, October 31, 2014.

Football Game
Join the crowd Saturday, November 1, 2014 watch Rock football take on Edinboro University at 1pm at Thompson Stadium.

Closing Out the Month

Compass Level 2 Summit
Further your personal leadership skills by attending Compass Level 2 Summit Monday, October 27, 2014.  This event takes place from 5pm to 9pm in room 319 in the Smith Student Center.

Harvest Fest
Come join SGA in the Quad Tuesday, October 28, 2014 celebrate the arrival of fall during common hour.  Bring your comments and concerns about the university.  There will be many fun activities to participate in at Harvest Fest.  There will be carmel appeals, hot apple cider, cookie decorating, pumpkin painting, and piñatas.

(SGA President Katie Hill (right) with 3 other SGA members at Harvest Fest)

Photo taken from my iPhone

After Harvest Fest…
Be the Match
Head up to the Smith Student Center Ballroom between 11am and 3pm to register to see if you match anyone with blood cancer to donate bone marrow.  The process ably takes minutes and students will then be eligible to give away prizes.  The event is put on by the Athletic Training Association.

Relay for Life Kickoff
Come to the Smith Student Center Ballroom on Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 12pm to 1:30pm.  Get informed and sign up for SRU's annual Relay for Life! There will also be food and other fun prizes!

A "Chill" Weekend

SGA Movie Series
The SGA Movie Series presents to you Guardians of the Galaxy this weekend.  Come to the Smith Student Center Theater to get lost in the fictional world.  Friday's showtimes are 4pm and 8pm, Saturday's showtime is 8pm, and Sunday's showtimes are 4pm and 8pm.  There will be free popcorn at all showings!

(Photo taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_(film))

Women's Volleyball 
Come to the Morrow Field House at 2pm on Saturday, October 25, 2014 to support the Women's Volleyball Team beat Gannon University.

In the Thick of October

Ticket Sales
Have you seen the Movie Lone Survivor?  Regardless if you have or have not, be sure to buy your ticket for Marcus Luttrell, an American veteran with an amazing story. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 20, 2014 (TODAY).  Tickets are only $3 and can be purchased at the Help Desk in the Smith Student Center.

(Photo taken from pinterest.com)

Healthfest
Come to the ARC Tuesday, October 21, 2014 anytime between 9:00am and 2:30pm to be apart of SRU's annual Healthfest.  Check out the many booths, tables, and healthy treats offered.  During common hour there will be performances by Jamrock and other dance teams.

Women's Field Hockey 
Come to Thompson Stadium at 4pm on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 to watch as the Women's Field Hockey Team takes on Bloomsburg.

Women's Volleyball
Come to the Morrow Field House on Friday, October 23, 2014 to watch as the Women's Volleyball Team takes on Mercyhust.  The Game begins at 7pm.

The Weekend of the Big Battle

SGA Movie Series
Do you feel like going to the theater to see  a movie but don't feel like going out in the cold? Come to the Smith Student Center Theater to see Cesar Chavez play all weekend.  Friday's showtimes are 4pm and 8pm.  Saturday's showtime is 8pm.  Finally, Sunday's showtimes are 4pm and 8pm.  There will be fee popcorn at all showings!

Women's Field Hockey
Come support the Women's Field Hockey Team as they take on Kutztown at 12pm on Saturday, October 18, 2014.  The game will take place at Thompson Stadium.  It is senior day.

And if soccer is more of your thing…
Women's Soccer
Come to Thompson Stadium at 3pm to see SRU's Women's Soccer team play against Lock Haven on Saturday, October 18, 2014.

Big House Game
Today is the day that the football team travels down to Ann Arbor, MI to face Mercyhurst at the Big House!  The game begins at 1pm.  Be sure to dress warm.

(Photo taken from http://www.mgoblue.com/fanzone/slippery-rock.html)

Welcome Back!

Fortunately this week is a short one! Don't miss you on these fun activities taking place on these three short days.

Fall Cabaret
On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Slippery Rock University's Musical Theater Society will present to you their 2014 Fall Cabaret.  Beginning at 7:30pm they will share your favorite broadway musical pieces in Swope Recital Hall.  The costs for SRU students is $3.

Battle Rally 
Get pumped up for the Big House game by coming to the Battle Rally Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 in the Quad during common hour.  There will be give aways as well as a performance by Jamrock.

(Photo taken from rockpride.sru.edu)

Men and Women's Soccer
Watch as both the Men and Women's soccer teams play Bloomsburg University on Friday, October 17, 2014.  Both taking place at the Thompson Stadium, the women's game begins at 1:00pm and the men's begins at 3:30pm.

Fall Break

Enjoy Time Off
Oct. 11, 2014 - Oct. 14, 2014

If decide to stay at the Rock, there is still plenty to do!

Support the Girls Volleyball Team
Support the girls volleyball team as they take on Millersville University in the Morrow Field
House.  The game begins at 6 so don't be late.

Trip to Niagara Falls
Enjoy a trip to Niagara Falls with a small cost of just twenty dollars!  The bus will leave Saturday, Oct. 12, 2014 at 6 am and return Sunday, Oct. 13, 2014 roughly around 2 am.

(Photo taken from planetware.com)

The Countdown to Fall Break Begins

Student Government Association Informal Meeting
Come join the SGA senators in their informal meeting taking place in the Student Center on Wednesday,  October 8th.  Be sure to bring your comments and concerns with you!

or go to see:
Speaker Maggie Bertram 
Active Minds is bringing speaker Maggie Bertram to the Rock on Wednesday, October 8th.  Maggie will be speaking about mental health and disorders and the importance in seeking help.  Doors to the Smith Student Center Ballroom open at 7:30pm, but the show doesn't start until 8:00pm.

(Photo of Maggie Bertram taken from www.activeminds.org)

Welcoming the Weekend

SGA Movie Series

Don't pass up the opportunity to see Melissa McCarthy play Tammy in the comedy Tammy.  This hilarious movie will be showing Friday at 4pm and 8pm, Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday 4pm and 8pm in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.

(Photo taken from http://www.impawards.com/2014/tammy_xlg.html)

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Come to the Pavilion on Friday, October 3rd to end human Trafficking by Walking a Mile in Her Shoes.  This event costs $10 but you also get a T-shirt.  All participants are encouraged to wear high heals and "party clothes." 

SRU vs Gannon Football Game

Come out to Thompson stadium Saturday, October 4th to support the Rock boys while they take on Gannon.  Both teams are undefeated so the pressure is on.  Wear camp/pink to support our troops and breast cancer awareness month.

Special Olympics
Support the 300 adult athletes as they compete in the 2014 Special Olympics in the ARC on Sunday, October 5th.

What's Happening at the Rock While September Fades Into October?

Student Government Association Formal Meeting
Are you wondering what SGA has been doing lately?  Student Government Association is holding a formal meeting at 8:45pm in the Smith Student Center Ballroom on Monday, September 29th.

(Photo taken at previous SGA Formal meeting)

http://www.srsga.org

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Come to the Student Development Suite on Tuesday, September 30th for festive food and Hispanic facts as SRU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.  Don't miss out on the fun.  This event lasts from 12:00pm to 2:30pm.

Commuter Breakfast
Do you travel from home to come to classes at the Rock everyday?  If so, start your day off right with the Commuter Breakfast Thursday, October 2nd for some delicious food provided by AVI.  From 8:30am to 10:30am be prepared to feast in the area by Quaker Steak and Lube.  Be sure to bring your appetite.

Compass Leadership Level 1 Training
Further your leadership skills by attending the Compass Leadership Level 1 Training program on Thursday, October 2nd in room 320 in the Smith Student Center from 5:00pm-7:00pm.  Not only is this training program beneficial, it also looks fantastic on resumes and applications.

Don't Go Home: It's Homecoming Weekend!

You guessed it!  It's homecoming weekend at Slippery Rock University, and who's ready for some football festivities?  Here's some events you won't want to miss out on!

Homecoming Pep-rally 
Beginning 8pm tonight, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, there will be a pep-rally held in honor of homecoming. This celebration will take place in the ARC.  If that alone isn't enough excitement to get you there, there will be a special performance from Slippery Rock's favorite hip hop dance team, Jamrock!  Homecoming court will also be announced at the pep-rally.

Homecoming Parade
Make sure you grab all of your friends and come out to see your peers Saturday morning in the annual homecoming parade.  This year's parade theme is Past, Present, and Future in honor of the 125th year celebration of SRU.  The parade will begin at 10am and will travel up Main St.  Fortunately blankets and chairs will not be needed this year due to the beautiful weather forecast.

after that head up to the…
Homecoming Football Game
This is unarguable one of the most exciting games of the season.  Watch as Slippery Rock University's football team takes on Seton Hill at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.  Don't be late because kick off is at 2pm.  Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at the game.

2013 Homecoming winners Maria Montaro and Monte Chapman

(Photo taken by photographer at football game)

Finally…
SRU Homecoming Party
Dance the night away at the Homecoming Party hosted by the Black Action Society.  This event will take place in the Smith Student Center Ballroom from 10pm to 1:30am, however, doors will close at 12:30am, so don't come too fashionably late.  If you are a SRU student it is only $7 to get in.  If not, the price is $10.  Be sure to bring your I.D. with you, but leave your big purses and bags at home because they're not permitted.

Intro

Do you feel like you aren't aware of what fun events are happening on campus? Well be prepared to be prepared!  The Rave of the Rock will inform you of all of Slippery Rock's best events that you won't want to miss!