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New flu virus found in China, travelers urged to follow guidelines from experts

5/7/13

In late March 2013, China notified the World Health Organization (WHO), that it had identified a new flu virus in patients who had become ill. The new virus, avian influenza A (H7N9) virus, had not been found in humans until this time. This has resulted in severe illness for more than 128 patients who contracted the virus. There have been 24 deaths.

Trustees approve upgrade of Penn State's wireless capabilities

5/3/13

Penn State’s Board of Trustees voted today (May 3) to approve a multi-phased upgrade to the University's wireless networking services. The $8.5 million project will be rolled out over three years and will enhance and expand Wi-Fi coverage across Penn State's campuses.

Renovations scheduled for Schwab Auditorium on University Park campus

5/3/13

Penn State’s Board of Trustees on today (May 3) reviewed planned renovations for portions of Schwab Auditorium on the University Park campus. This popular venue, built in 1902, hosts many professional performances and student-focused activities. The building will be closed all summer during the renovation work and will not be available for this year’s Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, scheduled for July 11-14.

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2013 Commission for Women Award recipients announced, lauded for achievements

5/2/13

Each year, the Commission for Women honors women who have shown notable leadership and who are accomplished in their fields, have supported the Penn State's diversity efforts and promoted equal opportunity, and/or have contributed to human causes and public service activities. The 2013 Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Award and the Achieving Women Awards acknowledge and exemplify the achievements and contributions among Penn Staters, reflecting the University’s mission of mentorship, leadership, service and promoting diversity.

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Planning, collaboration ensure memorable commencement for graduating students

5/1/13

During the next two weekends, more than 12,800 Penn State students are estimated to complete their degrees, most of whom will don caps and gowns for their commencement. Making sure commencement ceremonies run smoothly and are a meaningful and memorable experience for everyone requires careful planning, collaboration and hard work by hundreds of Penn State staff and faculty members.

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Penn Staters making a difference

5/1/13

Penn Staters are making a difference in the world. The University continues to celebrate the achievements of our students, faculty and staff in academics, research, service and athletics.

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Lehigh Valley Commencement exercises to be held May 4

4/30/13

Penn State Lehigh Valley will hold its annual commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pa. The campus will award associate and bachelor's degrees to roughly 65 local students. The featured speaker for the event is Jeffrey Tambor, Emmy-nominated film and television actor. Commencement is a ticketed event. For more information, contact 610-285-5067.

Optical wireless applications group to meet at Penn State

4/30/13

Improving communications security and efficiency, eliminating electromagnetic interference and easing the spectrum crunch are some of the topics that will be tackled at the third Industrial Advisory Board meeting of the Industry/University Cooperative Research Center on Optical Wireless Applications (COWA), May 15-17, on the Penn State University Park campus.

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Penn State to host international conference on pollinator health

4/29/13

With populations of wild and domesticated pollinators, such as honeybees, in decline, some of the world's foremost scientists in the field will converge on Penn State this summer to discuss the latest research aimed at understanding and overcoming challenges to pollinator health. Hosted by the Center for Pollinator Research in the College of Agricultural Sciences, the second International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health and Policy will be held August 14 to 17 at The Nittany Lion Inn.

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Car wars: Alternative vehicle public expo on Saturday, May 18

5/14/13

The 21st Century Automotive Challenge will give visitors a chance to check out vehicles powered by a number of alternative energy sources, including electricity, compressed natural gas and biodiesel. Vehicles will be on display from 10 to 2 on Saturday, May 18, at the MorningStar Solar Home.

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Lehigh Valley offers creative and academic summer youth camps

3/26/13

Penn State Lehigh Valley is offering two-week, half-day youth camps from July 8-19. Camps are available in writing, visual arts, math and engineering and are geared toward students entering grades one through twelve. Camps are offered in the morning (9 a.m.-noon) or the afternoon (1-4 p.m.).

Rendering of planned phase 1 renovations and expansion to Intramural Building

Students endorse funding for Intramural Building addition and renovations

3/15/13

Penn State students have endorsed funding for the second phase of expansion of the Intramural (IM) Building at University Park. The addition supported by the Student Facility Fee Committee includes three basketball courts, extension of the running track on the mezzanine level and conversion of the existing main gym into a multi-activity court.

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New process cleanly extracts oil from tar sands and fouled beaches

3/17/11

A new, more environmentally friendly method of separating oil from tar sands has been developed by a team of researchers at Penn State. This method, which utilizes ionic liquids to separate the heavy viscous oil from sand, also is capable of cleaning oil spills from beaches and separating oil from drill cuttings, the solid particles that must be removed from drilling fluids in oil and gas wells. To watch a video about the research, visit http://bit.ly/dKMca9 online.

Town-gown partnership seeks 'alcohol-free' downtown on State Patty's Day

2/19/13

A town-gown partnership that for more than a decade has been united against high-risk drinking is employing new tactics to keep downtown State College alcohol-free on what has become known as "State Patty's Day."

An agreement has been reached with downtown State College taverns and restaurants to halt the sale of alcohol on Feb. 23, the date set for this year's State Patty’s Day, an event created by students six years ago. Establishments will still offer food and non-alcoholic drinks, maintaining downtown’s appeal for responsible visitors.

New minor in sustainability delivers green education

5/20/13

A new minor available to all Penn State DuBois bachelor’s degree students will provide them with the tools to be a champion for the environment, while also making them more appealing to future employers. The minor in sustainability leadership allows students in any four-year major to incorporate sustainability as a significant theme in their undergraduate degree program. Through a combination of coursework and immersive experiences in sustainability, students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to become sustainability leaders in their respective fields.

Fallen tree causes disruption of traffic flow on Atherton Street

5/16/13

A fallen tree has caused disrupted traffic on Atherton Street between Park Avenue and Curtin Road in State College. Motorists should avoid the area and plan alternate routes; authorities expect the disruption to last for most of the day today (May 16).

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Road research center receives environmental quality award

5/14/13

The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute's Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies at Penn State was selected by the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals (PAEP) to receive the 2013 Karl Mason Environmental Stewardship Award. The award was presented at the PAEP award banquet on May 9, at the Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center in State College, Pa.

GridSTAR Net Zero Energy Demonstration Project underway at The Navy Yard

GridSTAR Net Zero Energy Demonstration Project under way at The Navy Yard

5/13/13

A powerful collaboration of researchers, manufacturers and economic development officials are embarking on a groundbreaking demonstration project for smart-grid, net zero energy buildings called the GridSTAR Center — a Smart Energy Campus initiative at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Spearheaded by Penn State with support from the U.S. Department of Energy, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), the GridSTAR Net Zero Energy Demonstration Structure is the first phase of the GridSTAR Center.

Prescribed burn at Arboretum set for Monday

5/10/13

Beginning at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, Penn State and The Nature Conservancy will be executing a prescribed burn at The Arboretum at Penn State, weather permitting.

Commission for Women report reviews status of women at Penn State

5/10/13

In the past 10 years, women at Penn State have not made progress or have lost ground in several key areas, according to the Status of Women at Penn State, 2001-11 report, issued by Penn State’s Commission for Women (CFW). This report provides a decade-long trend of growth and declines in the numbers of women trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, technical service employees and students at the University during this period.