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Four Penn College employees participate in the Wildcat Walk

American Heart Association designates Penn College as Fit-Friendly Worksite

5/17/13

An everyday emphasis on employee health has resulted in a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite designation for Pennsylvania College of Technology, recognized by the American Heart Association for creating a “culture of wellness” on its campuses.

Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equity lauds three

5/17/13

The Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity (CLGBTE) recognized the contributions of individuals within the Penn State community who have shown outstanding service regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) concerns with its annual awards.

IST grads, students explore San Francisco start-up scene

5/14/13

The second annual Start-up Week, which was held at Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) March 18-23, 2013, featured more than 25 entrepreneurs from trailblazing companies such as Weebly, Reddit and Songsplit, who networked with students and dispensed advice on starting and growing innovative technology-based companies. Several IST students decided to foster the connections established with the entrepreneurs and educate themselves about the field of entrepreneurship by embarking on a trip to San Francisco, Calif.

Registration begins for Penn State Behrend's 2013 College for Kids

5/14/13

Instructors from the ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum will teach new classes in dance, art, history and Lego architecture at this year’s College for Kids, the summer youth program at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Classes begin June 17.

Smeal Alumni in Profile: Management alumna founds nonprofit organization

5/14/13

A 2006 Penn State Smeal College of Business alumna, Bernice Innocent, is using her skills in leadership and talent development not only in her senior human resources position at Lockheed Martin, but also as the founder and CEO of nonprofit organization, the Berrette Family Foundation, Inc.

Seminar discusses fraud and scams and how to avoid identity theft

5/13/13

"Fraud, Scams and ID Theft," a seminar by Amy Shuey, will be presented on Tuesday, June 18, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library. The free seminar intended for Penn State students, faculty and staff will cover identity theft prevention tips and the newest fraud schemes and will discuss how to avoid being scammed.

Libraries complete digitization of Lancaster Farming newspaper through 2003

5/13/13

"Lancaster Farming," the leading Northeast and Mid-Atlantic farm newspaper is one of Pennsylvania's most popular farming newspapers. Published weekly since November 4, 1955, issues are now available in digital format through December 27, 2003, by Penn State's University Libraries at http://digitalnewspapers.libraries.psu.edu/Default/Skins/lancasterfarmin...

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.

Penn State President Rod Erickson and alumni stand by as Professor of Risk and Management Jim Thomas presents a new scholarship

Penn State Real Estate Advisory Board event hosted by Silverstein Properties

5/13/13

Two new gifts to the Penn State Smeal College of Business Department of Risk Management were announced last month at a landmark event for alumni in New York City.

De Reus invited to speak at Oslo Freedom Forum

5/13/13

Lee Ann De Reus, associate professor of human development and family studies and women's studies, was invited to speak at the fifth annual Oslo Freedom Forum in Oslo, Norway.

Students commissioned as officers at ROTC ceremonies

5/10/13

Penn State's Navy, Air Force and Army ROTC programs commissioned students as officers May 10 during ceremonies around campus.

A revolution in three dimensions, maybe four: Penn State explores 3-D printing

5/10/13

Penn State faculty and a growing group of students are fully engaged in research and practical experiments in the new world of 3-D printing.

Heavy equipment for shale gas exploration

Webinar to examine effect of shale-gas development on rural roads

5/10/13

The impact that natural-gas development in deep shale formations has on rural Pennsylvania roads will be the focus of a free, Web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension.

Tapia heads to Costa Rican jungle to join discussion on sustainability

5/10/13

Sustainability research, which examines the complex interactions between humans and the rest of nature, has the potential to bring economic and social benefits to the developing world and tropical countries such as Costa Rica. However, sustainability research in the tropics has been slow to develop. Andrea Tapia, an associate professor in Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), is one of about 30 people worldwide who have been invited to participate in a consortium that will hold its first planning meeting in June in the jungle of Southern Costa Rica, where they will discuss issues of sustainability and biodiversity conservation in the tropics.

Tapia to engage Schreyers Honors students in crisis informatics discussions

5/10/13

Andrea Tapia, an associate professor in Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), seeks to develop information and communication technology solutions that promote better decision-making across all responders in disaster settings. Starting in the Fall 2013 semester, she will have the opportunity to engage students in the Schreyer Honors College in a deeper discussion than what is typically allowed in a classroom setting of how technologies can be used to save lives during a crisis.

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Students commissioned as officers at ROTC ceremonies

5/10/13

Penn State's Navy, Air Force and Army ROTC programs commissioned students as officers May 10 during ceremonies around campus.

Ambassador Dennis Jett and Johannes Fedderke of the Penn State School of International Affairs

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Dennis Jett and Johannes Fedderke share insights from their research on U.S. Ambassadorial postings

2/19/13

Can big campaign donors expect to be ambassadors in ideal locations? Ambassador Dennis Jett (retired) and Johannes Fedderke, both professors of international affairs at Penn State, examine recent political appointments to establish an economic model.

Student, 'Educate: 20/20' founder, sees education as more than means to a job

4/25/13

Rachel Thor, a fifth-year senior from State College, Pa., says her goal upon entering college was to be "fully alive" the whole time. Her senior project in the bachelor of philosophy intercollege program culminated in a monthlong road tour with other education entrepreneurs searching to change the narrative around education.

Professors to share research "cost" of U.S. Ambassadorial appointments.

2/19/13

Ambassador Dennis Jett (retired) and Johannes Fedderke, both professors of international affairs at Penn State, explain their research on the politics of U.S. Ambassadorial postings in a new video.

For the future that we wait

5/4/13

Graduates, families and friends attended spring commencement ceremonies on Penn State's University Park campus.

Sheppard Elementary School Visit 2013

4/25/13

The College of Education has a very special relationship with Isaac A. Sheppard Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA that benefits both institutions greatly.

Humphrey Fellows at a State Department reception

2013 Humphrey Fellows

4/19/13

The academic year for the 11 Humphrey Fellows who worked and studied at Penn State this year may be drawing to a close, but its effects will continue.

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.

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