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Hops research highlights Ag Progress Days tours

7/18/18

Pennsylvania's growing brewing industry generates $1.9 billion for the state's economy, and that also means increased demand for locally grown hops. Beer enthusiasts, brewers and farmers looking for a new source of income can learn about hops production and varieties by taking the Hops Research and Hopyard Tour during Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16.

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Penn State Residential Dining grows partnership with Student Farm

7/18/18

From the first days of breaking ground on the Student Farm at Penn State, Housing and Food Services (HFS) has been an active partner by supporting the farm financially and by purchasing and using farm produce in weekly menus. Now, with the Student Farm is in its third year of operation, HFS has strengthened that partnership through a $50,000 contribution from Auxiliary and Business Services.

Ninety Penn State student-athletes named Big Ten Distinguished Scholars

7/18/18

Led by 13 students who earned perfect 4.0 grade-point averages this past year, 90 Penn State student-athletes have garnered Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards for the 2017-18 academic year. The 90 honorees are Penn State’s second-highest total over the 10 years of the program.

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Workday to undergo routine maintenance

7/18/18

Workday, the University's human resources and payroll system, will be down for routine maintenance on Saturday, July 21, from 2 a.m. through approximately 2 p.m. Users will be unable to access the system throughout this period.

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Calvin assumes new leadership role in combating spotted lanternfly threat

7/18/18

Dennis Calvin, director of Penn State Extension and associate dean in the College of Agricultural Sciences since 2009, has assumed a new role overseeing the college's efforts to combat the invasive spotted lanternfly. His appointment, which comes with the title of associate dean and director of special programs, was effective July 1.

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Link found between bitter-taste sensitivity and cancer risk

7/18/18

High bitter-taste sensitivity is associated with a significantly increased risk of cancer in older British women, according to researchers who conducted a unique study of 5,500 women whose diet, lifestyle and health has been tracked for about 20 years.

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Internship takes 'hands-on' to a whole different level

7/18/18

Penn State alumna Emily Peacock embraced her post-graduate public affairs internship and tackled physical challenges side by side with ROTC trainees while providing leadership in her second year with the program.

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2018 'A Baker’s Dozen: The Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy' announced

7/17/18

"A Baker’s Dozen: The Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy" for 2018 has been announced by the Pennsylvania Center for the Book. The annual booklist, celebrating its 15th edition this year, is compiled by a panel of children’s literature experts who choose from among the many children’s books published in each calendar year.

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