Look for Shippensburg University alumni in your area on the following dates. Please check the website for additional information at www.ship.edu/alumni.

To register for regional alumni events, please e-mail alumni@ship.edu, call 717-477-1218, or write Richard D. Rife Alumni House, 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA 17257.

Pathways to Success Workshops—Harrisburg

October 10, 2007 Handling Conflict in the Workplace and at Home
Location: Calabrese Management, 4305 N. Sixth St., Suite A, Harrisburg
Host: Denise Calabrese ’86
Presented by: Kyle Blanchfield, J.D.
Conflict is something everyone deals with in their personal and professional lives. This workshop will address effective ways of handling conflict in the workplace and at home.
November 14, 2007 The Art of Negotiation—Basic Strategies to Achieve Your Goals
Location: United Church Center, 900 S. Arlington Ave., Harrisburg
Host: Brenda (Boyer) Waleff ’83
Identify, learn, and apply basic negotiation strategies and skills in one-on-one and team situations. Discover how to analyze your own and others interests, develop a position, exchange information, make assessments and reach conclusions under time pressure, leverage your personality to be a better negotiator, and avoid common pitfalls of negotiations. Co-sponsored by the Small Business Development Center at Shippensburg University.
Refreshments 6-6:30 pm; Program 6:30-7:30 pm
Uncovering the Hidden Job Market was held on Sept. 26 at AES/PHEAA with host Carrie (Schneeman) Wise ’95.

Harrisburg/Lancaster

November 9, 2007 Medieval Feast in the Catacombs at Bube’s Brewery
Your alumni host: Jill Grim ’91
Step back into medieval times and enjoy the private 7-course medieval feast in the Catacombs, complete with lively entertainment. Please plan to arrive by 6:30 pm for dinner beginning at 7 pm. Feast lasts approximately 3½ hours. Must be 21 years of age or older. Not handicap accessible—stairs required.

Greater D.C. Area

October 6, 2007 Mt. Vernon Fall Wine Festival
Your alumni hosts: Barbara (Koehler) Miller ’55 and Stefani (Moose) Nick ’02
Join us for an enchanting evening of wine and entertainment. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and enjoy live jazz and stunning views of the Potomac. Candlelit mansion tours include the rarely seen mansion cellar. Light snacks provided. Rain or shine event. 6-9 pm, $30/person
November 13, 2007 Social at Garrett’s in Georgetown
Please join us at Garrett’s Restaurant & Railroad Tavern for a fun and relaxing evening of socializing with friends and fellow alumni. Alumni from Kutztown, Slippery Rock, and Mansfield will be joining us. 6-9 pm, $16/person

2007-08 PA State System Travel Programs

Come Travel with the PASSHE Alumni & Friends Travel Program

Since 1998, over 1300 alumni and friends have traveled the globe with the PA State System Alumni & Friends Travel Program. Four programs are available for registration for State System alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, parents and friends.

Travel information may be obtained by following the link provided:
http://alumnivacations.com/schools_organizations/shippensburg.html

December 1-8, 2007 8-day Mozart’s Christmas Vacation
January 6-16, 2008 10-day Panama Canal Cruise
March 17-April 2, 2008 16 day Australia/New Zealand Cruise & Land Tour