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*[[Royce Waltman]] - Former Head Coach, Men's Basketball; Indiana State University, Univ. of Indianapolis and DePauw University.
*[[Royce Waltman]] - Former Head Coach, Men's Basketball; Indiana State University, Univ. of Indianapolis and DePauw University.
*[[Brandon Fusco]] - Drafted by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in the 6th round of the [[2011 NFL Draft]]. Played center while at Slippery Rock.
*[[Brandon Fusco]] - Drafted by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in the 6th round of the [[2011 NFL Draft]]. Played center while at Slippery Rock.
* Stevie K- Notable photographer. Pioneer in modern day Jedi Tactics


==Accreditations==
==Accreditations==

Revision as of 19:43, 25 July 2013

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
TypePublic
Established1889
EndowmentUS $16.5 Million
PresidentDr. Cheryl Norton
Undergraduates7,157
Postgraduates691
Location
Slippery Rock
,
PA
,
USA
CampusRural
NicknameThe Rock
Websitewww.sru.edu

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (also known as The Rock or SRU) is a public, master's-level university that offers some doctoral programs in cooperation with Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Both institutions are members of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Slippery Rock University is located in Slippery Rock, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, approximately 52 miles (84 km) north of Pittsburgh. The university has been coeducational since its founding in 1889.[1] It has one of the largest campuses in western Pennsylvania, occupying 611 acres (2.4 km²). It includes new residential suites, the cornerstone being Watson Hall.

In 2012, Cheryl Joy Norton was appointed as the university's first female president.[2][3]

Notable alumni

Accreditations

Area known as 'the quad' on the Slippery Rock campus.

Student media

SRU has a student newspaper and radio station.

Athletics

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania competes in the NCAA Division II and is a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).

Men's teams

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Indoor Track & Field
  • Outdoor Track & Field
  • Bowling

Women's teams

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Indoor Track & Field
  • Outdoor Track & Field
  • Volleyball
  • Lacrosse

In 2006 they cut men's/women's swimming and water polo, men's division 1 wrestling, men's golf, and others.[citation needed]

Club sports

In 1995, the Slippery Rock women's water polo team won the intercollegiate national championship conducted by USA Water Polo.[5] This remains the only collegiate water polo championship ever won by a non-California team.

In 1987, the Slippery Rock women's judo team won the intercollegiate national championship conducted by the National Collegiate Judo Association.[6]

In 2008 and 2009 the Slippery Rock Women's Rugby Team Won the Midwest Championship for the first time in SRU's History. This led them to go on to Nationals for 2 consecutive years in a row where they made it to elite 8's both years.

In 2010 the Slippery Rock Women's Ice Hockey Club won the DVCHC championship. This was the first time for the team and was achieved on the team's third year in playoffs. They also won back to back Crabpot Championships in 2010 & 2011. The women's team finished 4th in the nation in 2012. The team plays ACHA Division 2.

In 2010 and 2011, The Slippery Rock University Mens Ice Hockey Team won the CHMA regular season championship. The team plays ACHA Division 1.

Greek life (fraternities and sororities)

Interfraternity Council Fraternities:

Panhellenic Association Sororities:

Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Organizations:

Multicultural Greek Organizations:

  • Theta Delta Sigma Society, Inc.(2010)

Facts

  • Slippery Rock's unofficial mascot is Rocky—The Pride of The Rock. Technically the university has no official mascot. "Rocky" and "Rock Pride" are initiatives of the Student Government Association and the Department of Athletics.
  • The announcement of Slippery Rock's football scores is a tradition at University of Michigan Football games, begun in 1959 by Michigan Stadium's public address announcer Steve Filipiak.[7] Slippery Rock was so popular with U of M fans that on Sept. 29, 1979, they played in-state rival Shippensburg at Michigan Stadium, in front of 61,143 fans, a record for a Division II football game (Shippensburg won, 45-14). Slippery Rock played a second game at "The Big House" in 1981, attracting 36,719 fans in a 14-13 loss to Wayne State University.

References

  1. ^ http://studentaid2.ed.gov/gotocollege/campustour/undergraduate/677/Slippery_Rock_University_of_Pennsylvania/Slippery_Rock_University_of_Pennsylvania1.html
  2. ^ "Welcome!". Sru.edu. 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
  3. ^ "Dr. Cheryl Norton named as first female president of SRU - News - The Rocket - Slippery Rock University". Theonlinerocket.com. 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
  4. ^ Matthew Driscoll Profile - Baylor Bears Official Athletic Site - BaylorBears.com
  5. ^ "National Women's Collegiate Champs". Retrieved 2009-09-02.
  6. ^ "Collegiate tournament results". Retrieved 2009-09-05.
  7. ^ "Slippery Rock University Athletics - Tradition". Rockathletics.com. Retrieved 2012-10-02.

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