UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Members of the Penn State community will have the chance to learn more about Rodney Erickson, the 17th president of the University, and what he plans to achieve during his time in office.
On the next program of “Conversations from Penn State,” President Erickson will discuss his life before the presidency and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the University. The show will air on WPSU-FM on at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 and later that same day at 8:30 p.m. on WPSU-TV.
Erickson was appointed president of Penn State on Nov. 9, 2011. He served as provost starting in 1999 after working as dean of The Graduate School at Penn State in 1995. He joined the University in 1977 as an assistant professor of geography and business administration.
“Conversations from Penn State” is a series hosted by veteran interviewer Patty Satalia. The program offers thoughtful, in-depth exchanges with a broad range of remarkable people. In many cases, their trailblazing work has advanced their field and drawn national and worldwide attention.
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