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IBK, Master Potter from Nigeria, visits Penn State

1/29/15

IBK, Master Potter from Nigeria, visited Penn State last week. Experience the time-lapse video of his demonstration in the clay studio. IBK is working with Potters Water Action Group to transform his pottery studio into a ceramic water filter production facility.

Eric J. Barron, president of Penn State

University Staff Advisory Council holds Q&A with President Eric Barron

1/29/15

Recently, members of the University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) sat down with Penn State President Eric Barron for a question-and-answer session. They covered a broad range of topics pertinent staff, from results of 2014's Values and Culture Survey to short- and long-term challenges facing the University.

Penn State wrestler Jimmy Gulibon locks up Lehigh's Mason Beckman

Wrestlers ready for two-dual road swing through Michigan

1/29/15

No. 7 Penn State (8-2, 4-2 B1G) will be on the road this weekend, traveling to No. 15 Michigan (5-3, 3-2 B1G) on Friday, Jan. 30, for a 7 p.m. dual before heading to Michigan State (4-8, 0-5 B1G) for a 2 p.m. meeting on Sunday, Feb. 1.

Members of the task force talk with Mark Scolforo of the AP.

Task force report details recommendations for halting sexual misconduct

1/29/15

The Penn State sexual assault and sexual harassment task force, charged by President Eric Barron to elevate Penn State as a national leader in addressing sexual misconduct, has delivered its final report and made it available online today (Jan. 29). With a comprehensive set of 18 recommendations, the report notes the University needs a better-defined message surrounding sexual misconduct and a designated stand-alone office dedicated to the issue.

A student in 1975 standing next to a Snoopy made of snow on Old Main steps

'Snoopy the Snowman'

1/28/15

Throwback Thursday takes us to Jan. 16, 1975, when Penn State's University Park campus had received 4 inches of snowfall, more than enough for a creative student to sculpt a snow-Snoopy on the steps of Old Main.

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Ficken selected for Quicken Loans All-Star Football Challenge

1/28/15

After setting the Penn State record for season field goals made, placekicker Sam Ficken (Valparaiso, Indiana) was been selected to participate in the 17th annual Quicken Loans All-Star Football Challenge. The competition will air at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, on ESPN2.

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Filmmaker, former Penn State student to discuss 'Hollidaysburg'

1/28/15

A presentation by a Los Angeles-based film director and a roundtable discussion with faculty members from the Department of Film-Video and Media Studies highlight a free public session at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, on the University Park campus.

OPP staff clear sidewalks near Old Main.

OPP plows through snowstorm challenges

1/27/15

Penn State’s University Park campus was blanketed in white after 8.6 inches of snow fell between late Sunday night and Tuesday morning. The Office of Physical Plant worked around the clock in an effort to keep Penn State’s roads and walkways passable.

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