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The Pale Fox, Yapilou: The Art of the Dogon Smith Opening May 7 at the Karl Drerup Art Gallery

April 15th, 2013 by Elizabeth

Exhibition Coincides with May 7 Lecture on Dogon Culture by Professor Hans Guggenheim Plymouth, N.H. — An exhibition on the art of the Dogon Smith peoples of the Western African nation of Mali will be displayed May 7-17 in the special collections room at the Karl Drerup Art Gallery in the Draper and Maynard Building [...]

PSU’s co-generation plant on Tobey Road provides heat and hot water to 1.2 million square feet in 42 buildings. The University is switching it’s fuel source from diesel to compressed natural gas later this year. The conversion will save money and reduce pollution.

PSU to Convert Campus Energy Source from Diesel Oil to Compressed Natural Gas

April 12th, 2013 by blyndes

  Plymouth, N.H. –Plymouth State University is making a major change in how it provides heat and hot water to campus with the conversion from diesel fuel to compressed natural gas (CNG). The current fuel-oil fired co-generation plant located adjacent to the Langdon Woods residence hall will be retrofitted to a CNG fired thermal energy [...]

The Campus Compact for New Hampshire 2013 award winners were honored April 9 in Bedford, Plymouth State University's recipients, left to right, Mark Scarano, Grafton County Economic Development Council, Community Partner Award, PSU student Chelsea Desrochers, President's Leadership Award and Professor Robin DeRosa, Good Steward Award, are congratulated by PSU President Sara Jayne Steen.

PSU Names Campus Compact for New Hampshire Award Winners

April 11th, 2013 by blyndes

Plymouth, N.H. – A Plymouth State University student, an English professor, and the region’s economic development agency were chosen by Plymouth State University to be honored by the Campus Compact for New Hampshire (CCNH) at its annual Presidents’ Awards presentation April 9 in Bedford.  CCNH is a statewide consortium of college and university presidents dedicated [...]

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PSU’s Mark Okrant Releases Latest Book, No Vacancy: The Rise, Demise and Reprise of America’s Motels

April 8th, 2013 by blyndes

  Plymouth, N.H.- The latest book by Plymouth State University Professor Mark Okrant, a successful author, nationally recognized expert in tourism research, and director of PSU’s Institute for New Hampshire Studies, will be released this spring. No Vacancy: The Rise, Demise and Reprise of America’s Motels, takes a critical look back at motels and their [...]

PSU President Sara Jayne Steen, far right, congratulates the 2013 recipients of the Powerful Outstanding Women’s Advocate awards, from left, Shelly Golden, Community Member awardee, Dr. Mardie Burckes-Miller, Theo Kalikow Award winner and Molly Donlan, student awardee.

PSU Names Dr. Margaret Burckes Miller 2013 Theo Kalikow Award Winner

April 7th, 2013 by blyndes

  Plymouth, N.H. –The creator of one of the nation’s first eating disorder treatment education clinics has been named the 2013 Theo Kalikow Award winner by Plymouth State University at a March 28 awards ceremony honoring influential women in the Plymouth area. Dr. Margaret Burckes-Miller has been a professor of health education at Plymouth State [...]

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Seacoast Artist Russell Aharonian Exhibits at PSU Silver Center April 4-22

April 5th, 2013 by Elizabeth

    Plymouth, N.H. —The Karl Drerup Art Gallery an Exhibitions Program at Plymouth State University will present an exhibition by Seacoast artist Russell Aharonian April 2-22 at the Silver Center for the Arts on Main Street in Plymouth. A reception will be held at the Silver Center from 4–6 p.m. April 4. For years, [...]

Officials from PSU and the Squam Lakes Association signed a joint agreement April 3 to protect and preserve the Squam Lakes watershed. Left to right, June Hammond Rowan,Associate Director, PSU's Center for the Environment, PSU President Sara Jayne Steen, EB James Squam Lakes Association, Peter Webster, Squam Lakes Association and Dr. Joe Boyer, Director, PSU's Center for the Environment. Lake

PSU and Squam Lakes Association Renew Agreement to Protect and Preserve Watershed

April 3rd, 2013 by blyndes

Plymouth, N.H. – Plymouth State University and the Center for the Environment (CFE) and the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) have agreed to continue a joint agreement to protect and improve the health of the Squam Lakes Watershed ecosystem.  PSU President Sara Jayne Steen and SLA President Peter Webster signed the agreement in an April 3 [...]

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Plymouth State University 2013 Juried Student Exhibition April 2-20

April 2nd, 2013 by Elizabeth

  Plymouth, N.H. —The Karl Drerup Art Gallery and Exhibitions Program at Plymouth State University will present the 2013 Juried Student Exhibition April 2-20 at the Drerup Gallery. An opening reception will be held from 4–6 p.m. Thursday, April 2. Interim Gallery Director and Professor of Art Terry Downs says, “Each year in the spring [...]

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Plymouth State University Plans Civic Forum for Haverhill Area

March 29th, 2013 by blyndes

PLYMOUTH, N.H. –  A two-year community engagement process in Haverhill Corner, North Haverhill and Woodsville will bring together citizens for discussions on a variety of issues focused on the quality of life in the towns. The project, known as the Haverhill Civic Forum, is organized by Plymouth State University’s Center for Rural Partnerships (CRP). As [...]

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PSU’s 2013 Watershed Conference: Clean Water is Critical to Lakes Region Tourism

March 22nd, 2013 by blyndes

PLYMOUTH, N.H.-More than two-thirds of the tourists visiting New Hampshire’s Lakes  Region would not return if the water quality degraded, according to the keynote speaker at the 2013 N.H. Water and Watershed Conference at Plymouth State University. Linwood Pendleton, chief economist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says an Antioch New England study shows 69% [...]

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Appalachian Mountain Club, Plymouth State University Sign Memorandum of Understanding

PSU President Sara Jayne Steen, left, and AMC President John D. Judge at AMC’s Highland Center at Crawford Notch for the signing of a memorandum of understanding. The document details continued coordination and collaboration to advance their respective missions, while helping both institutions make a positive impact on the region’s environment, economy, communities, and people.  [...]

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Solomon discusses the North Korean threat

By BOB MARTIN bmartin@citizen.com PLYMOUTH — Richard Solomon, former president of the United States Institute of Peace, has plenty of experience dealing with highly volatile nations in a peaceful manner through his years of experience. Friday he spoke with The Citizen about North Korea based on his personal views and the state of where the [...]

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Holy Trinity students excel at National History Day at PSU

STUDENT FROM Holy Trinity Catholic School recently competed in National History Day at Plymouth State University. Front row, from left, Clara Jude, Madison Vickery and Dominique Bolduc. Back row, Ronnie Hook, Adrianna Dinsmoor, James Marceau, Caitlin Mallahan and Sarah Moran. COURTESY   LACONIA — Twelve students from Holy Trinity competed at the statewide National History [...]