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The “Real Housewives of the American Civil War” Meet Harry Olafsen, a history major at Saint Francis University. Harry first developed an interest in the Civil War through childhood trips to the Gettysburg battlefield. Combining his passions for studying war and gender studies, Harry investigated individual women’s lives during the American Civil War in order to make arguments about the “domestic war” within homes. In the antebellum period, the cult of domesticity emerged as an ideology encouraging women to be spiritually pious, domestic, submissive to male authority, and morally pure

Elisha Fleig, Class of 2013, shares how her double major in Spanish and Physician Assistant Science prepared her to land her dream job as a PA-C at the Cleveland Clinic Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Elisha Fleig, PA-C Physician Assistant Class of 2013 First-Year Convocation 2016 Elisha's Story Elisha's Advice "No, it's not a popular vacation spot, a well-known town, or even a bustling community. Most people living in Pennsylvania probably haven't even heard of it, unless they have driven on Interstate 22 heading to Penn State or elsewhere. While those people didn't even think twice when passing

Teaching the Second World War Meet Garrett Lucas ’15, a recent Saint Francis University history program alumnus. Garrett knew he wanted to design some kind of senior capstone project that would help him be the best high school history teacher he could be. Having a life-long interest in World War II, he realized that teaching about local community members’ involvement in that war would be a good way to help students connect to the past. For his project, Garrett visited the Cambria County Historical Society in Ebensburg (near Saint Francis University) to learn about and take pictures of guns

The Question of Religious Tolerance Meet Nick Astle, a 2015 graduate of the history program at Saint Francis University. Nick was interested in religious history, and in particular in the question of religious tolerance. Nick’s interest came from his personal commitment to his own faith, as well as current events which include many Americans questioning the tolerance of one particular faith -- Islam. Nick decided to study religious conflict and accommodation in early modern India. He chose this particular history because India was ruled by Muslims for almost a thousand years, but with a

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering faculty members, Dr. Wang Guochang (front) and Dr. Alireza Shahkarami, demonstrate the new industry software package that is being incorporated into the curriculum. Students in the new Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering program at Saint Francis University are using a well-known industry software package thanks to a generous donation from Schlumberger , the world’s leading supplier of technology solutions in the oil and gas industry. The donation includes a three-year use and maintenance contract totaling more than $58 million in value for 15 licenses of

Ms. Leah Kessler Marketing and International Business Major, Class of 2014 Kessler's Story Leah Kessler loves business, but her passion is mission work. A 2014 alumna of Saint Francis University, Leah graduated a semester early with a degree in marketing and international business. During her time at Saint Francis she was heavily involved in clubs and activities related to both of her passions. She participated in Enactus and the Society of Economic Analysis, and was also active in the HUGS United Spring Break mission trips, as well as the Jamaica International Microlending Initiative (JIMI)

Welcoming our 32nd President The Inauguration of Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D., as the 32nd President of Saint Francis University was held Saturday, October 4, 2014. View Photo Galleries Photos from the ceremony, pre-and post activities, mass, brunch and Founders Day Dinner are available. View all 5 photo galleries: https://www.flickr.com/photos/saintfrancisuniversity/collections/72157648551351926/ View Video of the Ceremony Fr. Malachi's Inaugural Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYuOMlZDOBw&index=1&list=UUWRHZKD-EfdNEckUZIXsUpQ Inauguration Ceremony in its entirety: https:/

Fulfilling dreams in politics Meet Andrew Collier, a 2011 graduate of the history and political science programs at Saint Francis University. Andrew studied both history and political science while at Saint Francis and was quite the go-getter. Andrew was the Executive Vice President of the Student Government Association, a Psi Upsilon Fraternity brother, and Best Buddies Midnight Madness Director of Recruitment and Relations. In addition, Andrew completed two internships in Washington, DC, through the Washington Internship Institute. He interned for the National Federation of Federal Employees

The Inauguration of Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D., as the 32nd President of Saint Francis University was held Saturday, October 4, 2014. Fr. Malachi selected the theme "...Onwards toward the highest principles" to celebrate, not only this day, but the entire inaugural year. Press Releases: President Elect Named Scenes from Inauguration Day

“My mom got sick when I was a sophomore in high school. The PA that took care of her was amazing and really inspired me. So things sort of changed gears after that, and I’m really glad that they did. I wouldn’t trade being a PA for anything. The relationships that I get to form with my patients is everything that I ever wanted out of a career.”