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College of A&A Recognizes Achievement

College of Arts and Architecture recognizes faculty, staff for achievements

5/22/13

Three College of Arts and Architecture faculty and staff members were honored with awards for outstanding service earlier this year: Mark Lusk, professor of music (trombone), received the Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching; Eric McKee, associate professor of music theory, received the Award for Excellence in Advising and Mentoring; and Lorraine Reitz, administrative support coordinator, Stuckeman School, received the Staff Award for Outstanding Service.

McBrides book

Administration of justice instructor’s book 'Through a Convict's Eyes' published

5/22/13

A book that provides a different perspective of the criminal justice system, co-written by LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice at Penn State New Kensington, was published in May by the Kendall Hunt Publishing Co. "Through a Convict’s Eyes: An Overlooked View of the Criminal Justice System,” is a first-hand account of former prisoners who shed their pasts to become productive members of society. McBride challenges the conventional wisdom that those who have done time in prison will always be life’s failures, a belief that is often shared by the offenders themselves. McBride co-authored the book with Eric Wicklund, a convicted felon.

Guggenheim award winners from Penn State

Married Penn State Guggenheim Fellows a rarity

5/21/13

When both partners of a married couple are building careers in academia, it can be a struggle to live in the same town. Whether teaching, conducting research abroad or on sabbatical, Penn State distinguished professors Judith Kroll and David Rosenbaum have always made it their priority.

Robert P. Brooks (right) receives the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research

Environmental Law Institute recognizes Penn State wetlands scientist

5/20/13

The Environmental Law Institute has announced that Robert P. Brooks, a wetlands scientist at Penn State, has received the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research. Brooks and six other award recipients were honored at a ceremony at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., on May 9.

Cathy Wanner

Wanner named Barry Director of Paterno Fellows Program

5/20/13

Catherine Wanner, professor of history, has been appointed to the Rick and Sue Barry Directorship of the Paterno Fellows Program in the College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State, beginning July 1. She will succeed Jack Selzer, who is the founding director of the college’s leadership program and who will return to teaching and research responsibilities as the Paterno Family Professor of Literature. The Paterno Fellows Program is an academic excellence and leadership program for students in the College of the Liberal Arts, and a unique partnership between the college and the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State.

James Wines' building design

Architecture professor James Wines to receive lifetime achievement award

5/20/13

Penn State professor of architecture James Wines, founder and president of SITE, will be honored this fall with the National Design Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. He is being recognized for his work in design of site-specific structures that engage information about the environment, including buildings, public spaces, environmental art, landscapes, master plans, interiors, video productions, graphics and product designs. His work has attracted international attention since 1970, influencing the design of environmentally oriented buildings, interiors, gardens and public spaces throughout the world.

Two Penn State engineers named ASME fellows

5/14/13

Two Penn State engineering faculty members were recently named fellows of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The faculty members are Mike Erdman, the Walter L. Robb Director of Engineering Leadership Development, and Soundar Kumara, the Allen E. Pearce/Allen M. Pearce Professor of Industrial Engineering.

Penn State librarians elected to ALA positions

5/13/13

Several Penn State librarians have been elected to positions within the American Library Association (ALA), for 2013-2014. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Chicago, the ALA provides leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

Penn State Harrisburg's Jaster inspires students through Shakespeare

5/13/13

Margaret Jaster, associate professor of English and humanities at Penn State Harrisburg, has received The American Shakespeare Center’s 2013 Words in Action Award. Presented annually on Shakespeare’s birthday, the award recognizes teachers from elementary to university levels whose approach to Shakespeare inspires students and personifies Shakespeare’s advice to be “great in act as you have been in thought.”

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College of A&A Recognizes Achievement

College of Arts and Architecture recognizes faculty, staff for achievements

5/22/13

Three College of Arts and Architecture faculty and staff members were honored with awards for outstanding service earlier this year: Mark Lusk, professor of music (trombone), received the Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching; Eric McKee, associate professor of music theory, received the Award for Excellence in Advising and Mentoring; and Lorraine Reitz, administrative support coordinator, Stuckeman School, received the Staff Award for Outstanding Service.

McBrides book

Administration of justice instructor’s book 'Through a Convict's Eyes' published

5/22/13

A book that provides a different perspective of the criminal justice system, co-written by LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice at Penn State New Kensington, was published in May by the Kendall Hunt Publishing Co. "Through a Convict’s Eyes: An Overlooked View of the Criminal Justice System,” is a first-hand account of former prisoners who shed their pasts to become productive members of society. McBride challenges the conventional wisdom that those who have done time in prison will always be life’s failures, a belief that is often shared by the offenders themselves. McBride co-authored the book with Eric Wicklund, a convicted felon.

Guggenheim award winners from Penn State

Married Penn State Guggenheim Fellows a rarity

5/21/13

When both partners of a married couple are building careers in academia, it can be a struggle to live in the same town. Whether teaching, conducting research abroad or on sabbatical, Penn State distinguished professors Judith Kroll and David Rosenbaum have always made it their priority.

Robert P. Brooks (right) receives the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research

Environmental Law Institute recognizes Penn State wetlands scientist

5/20/13

The Environmental Law Institute has announced that Robert P. Brooks, a wetlands scientist at Penn State, has received the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research. Brooks and six other award recipients were honored at a ceremony at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., on May 9.

Cathy Wanner

Wanner named Barry Director of Paterno Fellows Program

5/20/13

Catherine Wanner, professor of history, has been appointed to the Rick and Sue Barry Directorship of the Paterno Fellows Program in the College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State, beginning July 1. She will succeed Jack Selzer, who is the founding director of the college’s leadership program and who will return to teaching and research responsibilities as the Paterno Family Professor of Literature. The Paterno Fellows Program is an academic excellence and leadership program for students in the College of the Liberal Arts, and a unique partnership between the college and the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State.

James Wines' building design

Architecture professor James Wines to receive lifetime achievement award

5/20/13

Penn State professor of architecture James Wines, founder and president of SITE, will be honored this fall with the National Design Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. He is being recognized for his work in design of site-specific structures that engage information about the environment, including buildings, public spaces, environmental art, landscapes, master plans, interiors, video productions, graphics and product designs. His work has attracted international attention since 1970, influencing the design of environmentally oriented buildings, interiors, gardens and public spaces throughout the world.

Two Penn State engineers named ASME fellows

5/14/13

Two Penn State engineering faculty members were recently named fellows of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The faculty members are Mike Erdman, the Walter L. Robb Director of Engineering Leadership Development, and Soundar Kumara, the Allen E. Pearce/Allen M. Pearce Professor of Industrial Engineering.

Penn State librarians elected to ALA positions

5/13/13

Several Penn State librarians have been elected to positions within the American Library Association (ALA), for 2013-2014. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Chicago, the ALA provides leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

Penn State Harrisburg's Jaster inspires students through Shakespeare

5/13/13

Margaret Jaster, associate professor of English and humanities at Penn State Harrisburg, has received The American Shakespeare Center’s 2013 Words in Action Award. Presented annually on Shakespeare’s birthday, the award recognizes teachers from elementary to university levels whose approach to Shakespeare inspires students and personifies Shakespeare’s advice to be “great in act as you have been in thought.”