President's Newsletter
October 2024
Dear Juniata Community,
Autumn colors have added to the vibrancy of our campus as we gear up for the second half of an exciting fall semester. We’re still smiling about an unforgettable Homecoming and Family Weekend and looking forward to all the memorable moments to come.
Last weekend, we welcomed our board of trustees to campus for their annual fall meeting. The weekend featured opportunities for the trustees to reconnect, learn campus news, discuss updates, and plan for the future.
International experts visited Juniata early this month to participate in “Toward Environmental Justice: Transition to a Sustainable Future,” a two-day international symposium hosted by The Baker Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies. I never fail to be impressed at the level of discourse programming like this elicits from our community.
From global to local, our campus community is committed to cultivating leaders who will make a difference in the world around them. This is evidenced in events like the upcoming 18th annual Empty Bowls, in which more than 400 handmade bowls created by Juniata students, faculty, and friends will be sold on Friday, October 25, to combat food insecurity in Huntingdon County.
Earlier this month, we cheered as our women’s volleyball team shattered the second-longest NCAA volleyball all-time winning streak with an unprecedented 76 consecutive victories.
The fall season is becoming more and more exciting as the men's soccer team has made program history, beating Elizabethtown, Scranton, and Susquehanna in an undefeated season leading to an upcoming home playoff game.
Your support of our students and campus community is invaluable! Thank you for being a part of our incredible journey, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact we can create together.
Warm regards,
President James A. Troha
P.S. The deadline to recommend a student for the Juniata Community Scholarship is Friday, November 15! Learn more about how you can provide a prospective student with $1,000 a year for four years at no cost to you by clicking the button above!
Homecoming and Family Weekend
Juniata's Homecoming and Family Weekend brought us together to catch up with old friends, make new memories, and celebrate what it means to be a Juniatian. It was an unforgettable few days on campus. Photos by Nate Thompson '05, Christina D'Amato '25, and Callan Beideman '25.
Juniata College Board of Trustees
Highlights from the board of trustees meeting included orientation of six new trustees, committee meetings, a presentation on college sustainability efforts, and updates on the progress of the master planning process and the college brand initiative. The board of trustees for the 2024-2025 academic year are led by Mary White '73, chair; Carl Glaeser '77, vice chair; Gail Habecker '76, treasurer; and Bruce Moyer '74, secretary. The full list of trustees is available online.
The Baker Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College hosted its third International Symposium, “Toward Environmental Justice: Transition to a Sustainable Future,” which brought expert panelists from around the world to discuss the urgent global challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and the pursuit of a just and sustainable future.
Symposium panelists were Saleem Ali, Blue and Gold distinguished professor of energy and the environment at the University of Delaware; David Begay, associate research professor at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy; Gabriela Cuadrado Quesada, senior lecturer and researcher of water rights and justice at IHE Delft; Julia Marton-Lefèvre, the chair of the board of the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT; Youba Sokona, former vice chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; and Fernando Treviño, special deputy secretary for environmental justice at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
The two-day symposium provided a platform for dialogue on rising temperatures, biodiversity loss, deforestation, and other extreme weather events causing widespread disruptions in nature.
This month, we feature the Accounting, Business, and Economics Department, which welcomed more than 100 people to their homecoming social reception.
The ABE Department at Juniata College has received reaccreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). The IACBE grants accreditation for business-related and accounting programs that are equivalent to an education at the U.S. post-secondary degree level. Sinead Gallagher, assistant professor of accounting, and Bethany Spencer '18 g'19, assistant professor of accounting, were instrumental in the reaccreditation process.
Tracy Stough Grajewski '86, assistant professor of accounting, business & economics is currently serving as division leader and department chair of the ABE Department.
Li Shen, associate professor of marketing, along with John Wright '93, associate professor of computer science, led a field trip to New York City for students in the Fashion Marketing Management course.
Prash Khadka, a junior with a POE in economics, was a private equity intern at the Global Equity Fund in Nepal in the summer of 2024. She also took the Business Bridge Program, a selective pre-MBA program, this past summer at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
Madhushri (Maddie) Iyengar, a junior with a POE in Computational Economics, served as a STEM Instructor Intern at Lavner Education. She was responsible for creating and leading STEM activities for a STEM camp in Pittsburgh for students aged 6-14.
Juniata College Men's Soccer
The Juniata men's soccer team is celebrating an undefeated season! With the recent win over Susquehanna University, Juniata ensured they will host a Landmark Conference playoff game, the first time hosting one in program history. The Eagles will play Moravian at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, on Senior Day, with a win securing the number one overall seed and a bye into the semifinals.
Mascot Day at the Capitol
Alfie the Eagle soared into the state capitol for the Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) Mascot Day, where he met up with his fellow mascot friends from all over the state! He took some time to visit with Senator Judy Ward, who represents the 30th District and Representative Rich Irvin, who represents the 81st District!
Upcoming Events
Juniata Presents: Soles of Duende
7:30 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024
Rosenberger Auditorium
Bonded by their deep love of music, their crafts, and true connection, Soles of Duende is on a lifelong mission to elevate the joy and music of true collaboration across disciplines and the celebration of the forms they practice. Based in the sounds of Tap (Amanda Castro), Flamenco (Arielle Rosales) and Kathak (Brinda Guha), Soles of Duende’s fire is the spirit that lives within each of these women to celebrate their connection given their beautiful differences and to uplift the forms that made them.
Juniata College Spirit Day
Begins at 4 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024
Detwiler Plaza, in front of Kennedy Sports and Recreation Center
Let's paint the world blue and gold! Juniata will celebrate Spirit Day on Friday, November 1. No matter where in the world you are, celebrate by proudly wearing your Juniata College gear! The event will culminate with the women's volleyball game at 6 p.m. in Memorial Gymnasium, Kennedy Sports and Recreation Center. Follow Juniata's social media platforms for more information!
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