Honors from National Science Foundation (NSF) for RMU NSF SFS Grant

NSF leadership highlighted and commended RMU for the SFS (Scholarship for Service) grant accomplishments and student success at the opening ceremony of the annual NSF SFS grant PI meetings and student job fair in Washington DC during January 7-9, 2025.

RMU NSF SFS grant PI Dr. Ping Wang and Co-PI Dr. Noory Etezady supervised the following 11 RMU SFS students at the job fair:

Connor Quinn, Will Rebello, Grant Carvender, Rob Pava, Jorge Pinzon, Steven Zalenski, Reese Martin, Darren Grey, James Bonacci, Chloe Dzuba, Peyton Lutchkus

Cyber Resume Workshop

Cyber Resume Workshop

Students interested in learning how to build their professional network and write a cybersecurity resume are invited to join RMU’s Chief Information Security Officer, Jim Mahony, on Wednesday, January 29th at 1:00pm in Wheatley 113.

Don’t miss this event that will help support your job search.

Pizza will be served!

Commendation from NCL

Commendation from National Cyber League (NCL)

The National Cyber League (NCL) Commissioner has formally commended the following RMU NCL faculty coach and students for placing #69 nationally in the Cyber Power Rankings among over 9,260 students from 550 colleges and universities in the NCL Fall 2024 Season.

RMU NCL Faculty Coach: Dr. Ping Wang

RMU Students with Outstanding NCL Performance:
Connor Quinn, Will Rebello, Steven Zalenski, Rob Pava, Grant Carvender, James Bonacci, Landon Morrison, Jeremy Tuskin, Isabelle Horgan, Peyton Lutchkus, and Sierra Dayak.

RMU Writing Center

Spring 2025 Virtual Hours

Do you wish you were a better writer? Would you like assistance with written course assignments, citation style (APA, MLA), grammar and editing, cover letters, or scholarship applications?  The RMU Writing Center offers free, virtual tutoring for all RMU students, both graduate and undergraduate, online and onground.

Tutoring is provided by writing professionals (we are not peer tutors).

Individuals seeking tutoring need to schedule an appointment in advance with a tutor (links can also be found on the RMU Writing Center website):

• Tutor Jennifer Beno-Young:  https://calendar.app.google/b94Dgrjb2X6gB2xw8
• Tutor Brenna Wandel: https://calendar.app.google/2qyWT64gQi81Efi9A
• Dr. Connie Ruzich (Writing Center Coordinator):  https://calendar.app.google/gvCwX2Wpqjw6MUV49

The spring virtual hours of the RMU Writing Center are as follows (use the links above to book appointments):
• Monday: 9:30am – 11:30am (Professor Beno-Young)
• Monday: 11:00am – 5:00pm (Dr. Ruzich)

• Tuesday: 9:30am – 11:30am (Professor Beno-Young)

• Wednesday: 9:30am – 11:30am (Professor Beno-Young)

• Wednesday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm (Professor Wandel)

• Friday: 9:30am – 11:30am (Professor Beno-Young)

• Friday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm (Professor Wandel)

• Sunday: 11:00am – 1:00pm (Professor Wandel)

Further information can be found in the attached flier and at the Writing Center website: https://www.rmu.edu/academics/schools/sihss/writing-center

May 2025 FLEAP Opportunity: Study in Ireland and Scotland

If you are wanting to travel abroad while earning credits, CIS is offering a 3-credit FLEAP course called INFS 3100 Global Perspectives of Information Technology, taught by Dr. Karen Paullet. Last year students studied in Portugal and Spain. This year, the class will travel to Ireland and Scotland. Students who are accepted into the program will enroll in the course in the 2nd 8 weeks of the spring 2025 semester, and then will complete the travel portion of the class in May 2025.  Applications are being accepted until December 2nd.  

The FLEAP application and other information, including the program fee, are included on this website:

https://www.rmu.edu/academics/provost/cge/study-abroad/fleaps

BNY Resume Review

Join us for an interactive resume review event where students can gain valuable insights from BNY professionals. Attendees will learn essential tips for creating standout resumes followed by a personalized feedback session to refine resumes.

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
3:00pm – 5:00pm
@ Massey Lounge

Don’t miss this time to make your resume SHINE for potential employers.

ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME, and we highly suggest bringing your laptop and a physical copy of your resume.

You must RSVP here to attend:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSwztJ_DPMbozHIWoiBLltB3EvuzcqO0GZIU9kNlgFc0X6Ng/viewform