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The article presents a speech titled "Hunting for Hope in Modern America" by Jeffrey Bosworth, Associate Professor of History and Political Science at Mansfield University in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, delivered at the Mansfield University Convocation on August 23, 2013. Topics of the speech include the alleged challenge faced by the millennial generation, education and the U.S. No Child Left Behind act, the technological ability of millennials, and the U.S. economy.

The speech "Torture," delivered by Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Mansfield University J. Richard Walker to the Convocation to Mansfield University in Mansfield, Pennsylvania on August 25, 2008, is presented.

Reports on a pilot study conducted by the Mansfield University Library in Pennsylvania to develop a model of a cooperative CD-ROM network provided and supported by an academic library for the benefit of elementary and secondary school education in rural areas. Rural education in Pennsylvania; Background information on the library; Design of the network system; Implementation.

The article discusses the importance of school library programs to provide an understanding of the role of the school library and librarian in student learning. It explores a school library certification program which involves face-to-face classes and online courses by Mansfield University in Pennsylvania and Antioch University in Seattle, Washington wherein 18 principals and assistant principals enrolled. It notes that the programs changed perceptions for the school librarian and its programs.

Focuses on a library program at Mansfield University to educate school librarians. Award of a master of education degree in school library and information technologies rather than a master of library science; Way that the program is not accredited by the American Library Association; Classes which are offered to students online.

Opinion. Focuses on the circulation of laptop computers within academic libraries, examining measures used to monitor laptop circulation at Mansfield University. Number of units circulated since October, 1996; Problems encountered with laptop circulation at the University; How circulation turnaround time was decreased; Use of logs to record information on each unit.

The article profiles Lissa Hunter, an artist and teacher who finished MFA in textile design in 1971 at Indiana University in Indiana. She also taught at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania and continued weaving tapestries. She started working with both baskets and paper and began creating her signature pieces, the coiled raffia basket with a paper skin along with stitched collages. Moreover, she found her work becoming more mysterious, and the planning sketches that she was making were evolving into angelic vertical figures, protective capes and other guardian forms.

The article focuses on the Adopt-a-School project of the Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) sisters of the Delta Phi chapter at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania. The SAI sisters raise funds for the supplies and materials needed by the selected school music program. Delta Phi corresponding secretary Ashley Mullhollem noted that the program was the brainchild of member Rachelle Brisson. The Rochester Academy Charter School was the latest school adopted by the chapter.

The article offers information on Commuter Connection, a set of residence hall rooms reserved for commuter students developed at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. Maravene S. Loeschke, president of the university worked with Charles W. Colby, associate vice president for residence life at Mansfield, towards developing the facility. It is a set of ten rooms with single-sex bathroom facilities. The rooms in the facility can be reserved by commuter students on as-needed basis. The rooms are free of charge and are furnished and stocked with necessary linen. Colby suggests that for other universities considering implementing a similar program, the residence life office should work very closely with the residence hall in which the commuter rooms will be located.

The article discusses the roommate matching of Mansfield University in Pennsylvania for highschool freshmen. It provides information on two models of roommate matching such as educational and customer service models. In addition, Chuck Colby, associate vice president of the University, explains the advantages of customer service model.

The article presents information about the admissions Web site of the Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Mansfield, Pennsylvania, which began offering weekly admission podcasts in mid-October, 2005. Dennis Miller, Mansfield's director of public relations, says that, to his knowledge, no other U.S. campus is offering a similar podcast series. The idea for the series began in May 2004 when he was talking with a graduate who is a real technology expert, Miller said. During a conversation about podcasting, the young alumnus suggested that Mansfield should get into the medium. Learning about what the new technology required wasn't too intimidating, said Miller, who has a background in radio broadcasting. And what he didn't know, the alumnus was willing to teach him. The biggest challenge is figuring out what content will compel students and parents to listen in, Miller said. He and Mansfield admissions director Brian Barden eventually decided on creating weekly shows that follow four students through their first year. Miller interviews the students, asking questions about the transition to college that Miller believes really concern college- bound students the most.

Case name:King v. Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, et al., No. 1:11‐CV‐1112 (M.D. Pa. 07/28/14). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article looks at the court case King v. Mansfield University in which a U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania dismissed plaintiff Patrick King's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) discrimination lawsuit against the university on the grounds that he delayed filing the suit until the Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission (PHRC) ruled against his prior complaint about Mansfield in 2010. The court ruled that Pennsylvania's two-year personal injury statute of limitations applied to the case.

Focuses on first-year coach of the Mansfield University women's basketball team in Pennsylvania, Luke Ruppel. How he brought his team to Mansfield Holy Child Catholic Church, where he asked Father Louis Kaminksi to exorcise the demons that have plagued the program; How Mansfield has had fifteen consecutive losing seasons; Mansfield's record.

The article reflects on the efforts of Mansfield, Pennsylvania-based Mansfield University in helping students who are new at the colleges. It informs that the University uses a survey software program, "Map Works" for students who have spent first four weeks on campus. It mentions that the survey includes 100 questions on various topics which help the University to respond directly to specific areas of support for students.

The article reports on the move of students in a Fall 2011 Mansfield University Introduction to Social Work class are encouraged to assist in flood relief activities.

The article reports on the significance of the "cardboard move-in week" to Mansfield University in Pennsylvania. Vincent L. Nykiel, manager of campus services, states that the program offers the institution an easy way to recycle their boxes instead of paying to discard them. He mentions that recycling cardboard eliminates hauling charges at a rate of 100 dollars per container-load and eliminates landfill disposal fees.

The article discusses the role of fraternities and sororities on student performance at Mansfield University (MU) in Pennsylvania. It notes that affiliation in fraternities and sororities increases student retention and improve students' leadership skills. It cites the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity which welcomes gay members to participate with the group.

The article focuses on the economic benefit of using electronic holiday cards (e-cards). It says that one can save money from using the such e-cards as they also allow the inclusion of sounds, videos and photographs compared to the single picture of printed cards. It mentions several colleges that used such cards including Texas Christian University, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and Albright College. According to Mary Dolheimer of York College, the school had saved around 7,000 dollars.

The article reports on the move of several universities and colleges in sending electronic holiday greetings in place of printed cards to save money in 2009. Mansfield University of Pennsylvania sent out electronic card that features the school choir. Texas Christian University sent e-cards and mailed print cards to a short list of friends, which help reduced its print run by about 3,000 cards. Meanwhile, it talks on York College that reduced the number of printed cards sent to conserve cost.

The article offers information on the Commuter Connection program initiated by the officials of Mansfield, Pennsylvania-based Mansfield University. It is stated that the program has proven enough in acquiring digs closer to the center of the campus. The author notes that the launch of the program has also resolved the issues concerning unisex bathroom.

The article provides information on the 2007 Northeast Horn Workshop held at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania in February 2007. The event was hosted by Rebecca Dodson-Webster. Wellness sessions at the workshop included Alexander Technique and yoga. The university solo competition was won by Meredith Moore during the workshop. A list of other contributors to the event is also presented.

The article presents the dates to remember in the U.S. September 4 is labor day. September 1, 1945 is doctor Robert Ballard's expedition that discovered the Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic. Wyoming Seminary in Pennsylvania and what is now Mansfield University played the first nighttime football game on September 28, 1892.

Presents the achievements of several amateur athletes living in North America. Female football player Brooklyn Dyce of Winnipeg; Field hockey player Jessie Superchi at the University of Southern Maine; Football player Earnest McNeal at Mansfield University; Race walker Carly Lochala of New Sharon, Maine; Rodeo rider Will Lowe of Canyon, Texas; Soccer coach Rusty Taylor of Sausalito, Calif.; Rifle shooter Dave Hicks of Hartford, N.Y.

The article informs that the board of governors of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has approved a fixed-rate bonding of 32 million U.S. dollars. It mentions that the bonds will be issued through state's Higher Educational Facilities Authority. It also informs that the bonds will finance various projects such as construction and renovation of student union facilities at California University of Pennsylvania and installation of artificial turf at Mansfield University, Mansfield.