Frostburg State University

Infobox_University
name =Frostburg State University


motto =Discover Frostburg
established =1898
type =Public, University System of Maryland
endowment =
staff =
faculty =239
president =Dr. Johnathan Gibralter
students =
undergrad =5,400
postgrad =918
doctoral =
city =Frostburg
state =Maryland
country =
campus =Rural, 260 acres (1 km²)
free_label =
free =
mascot =Bobcat
website = [http://www.frostburg.edu www.frostburg.edu]

Frostburg State University is a four-year university located on a convert|260|acre|km2|sing=on campus in Frostburg, Maryland, in western Maryland, and is part of the University System of Maryland.

History

The school was founded in 1898 under the name State Normal School #2 and began teaching its first class in 1902. Its original mission was to train teachers for the Maryland public school system. In 1935, the school was renamed State Teachers' College at Frostburg and began offering a four-year degree program leading to a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education degree. The school was again renamed in 1963, this time as Frostburg State College. Frostburg received university status in 1987 thus being renamed to what it is today. [cite web|url=http://www.frostburg.edu/about/history.htm|publisher=Frostburg State University|title=History of the University] The university has a growing number of programs. Business and education are the most popular majors.citation needed|date=May 2008

Frostburg has colleges in education, business, and liberal arts and sciences, [cite web|url=http://www.frostburg.edu/dept.htm|title=FSU Colleges & Academic Departments|publisher=Frostburg State University] and, in addition to the baccalaureate, awards master's degrees in both arts and sciences. [cite web|url=http://www.msche.org/institutions_view.asp?idinstitution=235|publisher=Middle States Commission on Higher Education|work=Institution Directory|title=Frostburg State University] [cite web|url=http://www.frostburg.edu/grad/programs.htm|title=Graduate Study at FSU|publisher=Frostburg State University]

Notable alumni

* Richard Rorbert Arnold II- (1985) - NASA astronaut, selected in 2004 as an Educator Mission Specialist
* John N. Bambacus, former Maryland State Senator, former Mayor of Frostburg
* Stephanie A. Eaton, Grammy Award-winning country music songwriter.
*John Ellinger, American soccer coach, formerly of the Under 17 United States men's national soccer team and Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.
* Gregory Thomas Garcia - Emmy-winning writer and producer of television series; he has referenced Frostburg State University in episodes of "Yes, Dear" and "My Name Is Earl"
* Donald P. Hutchinson, (1967), Baltimore County Executive, 78-86; member of Maryland House of Delegates, 67-74; and State Senate, 75-78.
* Robert A. McKee, (1991), Maryland politician.
* Jim Riggleman, former baseball player and manager.
* James Wolcott, journalist and cultural critic for Vanity Fair
* Debra Monk, actress. Tony and Emmy award-winner. Currently appearing in "Curtains" on Broadway. Has appeared in Center Stage, "NYPD Blue" (Emmy Award), "Law and Order," "Desperate Housewives," and "Grey's Anatomy."
* Bob Maddox, (1973) Defensive End Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs. [http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?collegeName=Frostburg+State&abbr
] ]

Other

FSU publishes a 12-page weekly newspaper called The Bottom Line. The staff is responsible for delivering the most current news, sports, and entertainment to the readers as well as publishing local and national advertising. The publication has been nationally recognized since 2007 by the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) and also by College Publisher Inc. All current and past articles since 2006, including some that didn't make it to the print version, are available at the [http://www.thebottomlineonline.org/ Bottom Line's website] .

Appalachian Festival

The Frostburg State University Appalachian Festival is held annually in September on the campus of Frostburg State University in anachronistic Frostburg, Maryland. The festival features regional music, dance, food and crafts, extensive children's activities, and a number of hands on workshops and educational programs featuring local history, culture, and environment. A sampling of the Festival's offerings includes:

Traditional Old-Time and Bluegrass Music

Beekeeping and Goat-milking Demonstrations

Dance and Music Workshops

Woodworking and Instrument Making

Quilting, Spinning, and Weaving

A variety of local food

And much more!

[http://www.frostburg.edu/events/afestival/ Frostburg State University Appalachian Festival]

Campus police

The Frostburg State University Police Department (FSUPD) is the primary law enforcement agency of the Frostburg State University servicing the population of students, faculty, and visitors on the convert|260|acre|km2 of campus property and adjacent streets. [ [http://www.frostburg.edu/about/campsur.htm The Campus and Its Surroundings ] ] [ [http://ci.cumberland.md.us/cpd/c3iinv.html Combined County Criminal Investigation Unit ] ] [ [http://www.ci.frostburg.md.us/feb07.htm Frostburg February Council Meeting ] ]

The jurisdiction of the FSUPD lies entirely within the municipal limits of the town of Frostburg, Maryland. The current Chief of Police is Brian Shanley. The FSUPD has 16 sworn officers (not including the chief) and six civilian communications personnel. [ [http://www.frostburg.edu/admin/police/staff.htm FSU Office of University Police ] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.frostburg.edu/ Frostburg State University]
* [http://www.frostburg.edu/admin/police/index.htm FSUPD weblink]
* [http://www.frostburg.edu/events/afestival/ Frostburg State University Appalachian Festival]
* [http://www.gotfrostburg.com/ Frostburg Alumni Business Group]