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Medical marijuana and the science behind it: A chat about the risk and reward

6/14/18

Dan Morgan, an assistant professor in the department of anesthesiology in the College of Medicine, and his lab group are exploring this largely unchartered territory. Morgan will share his research on cannabinoid signaling with the State College community during this month's Science on Tap event, which will take place at 7 p.m. on June 19 at Liberty Craft House in downtown State College.

Energy Days-Agreement signing

Energy Days focuses on buildings, energy challenges

6/14/18

The third annual Energy Days took place on May 30 and 31 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on the University Park campus. A key theme from Energy Days was the built environment.

The leadership of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) came to Penn State to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Penn State President Eric Barron at Energy Days. The MOU formalized an agreement between the University and the United Nations to collaborate on a Global Building Network to be headquartered at Penn State.

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Alumni Association leadership conference set to inspire volunteers

6/14/18

Jim Stengel’s next opportunity to connect with fellow Penn Staters arrives later this summer, when he’ll keynote several sessions during the Alumni Association's Alumni Leadership Connections Conference, taking place Aug. 3–5 at University Park. The conference will give Alumni Association volunteer leaders the opportunity to learn and share best practices, and also hear key insight from experts.

Penn State Smeal announces promotions in academic rank

6/14/18

Eight members of the Penn State Smeal College of Business faculty, which ranks among the best in the world for research productivity, have received promotions for the 2017-18 academic year that will take effect on July 1.

Professional Attire Closet collecting clothing donations for students in need

6/14/18

Penn State Career Services is collecting professional clothing donations for students in need throughout the summer months. The Professional Attire Closet will be available to students this September, two weeks before Fall Career Days. Students are encouraged to use the items for interviews, networking events and other professional opportunities.

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Interviews and internships shape IST senior's future

6/14/18

Students in the College of Information Sciences and Technology are required to complete one internship to graduate. Senior Ryan Feng has exceeded that requirement, holding an internship every summer since beginning his college career.

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Retherford, Washington earn 2017-18 Big Ten Medal of Honor

6/13/18

Seniors Zain Retherford and Haleigh Washington, members of the University’s wrestling and women’s volleyball teams, respectively, have been selected as Penn State’s recipients for the prestigious Big Ten Medal of Honor for 2017-18.

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