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Chef Jamison Steffen

Nittany Lion Inn chef wins award at Golden Basket chefs competition

8/20/13

Tuesday, Aug. 6 was an exceptionally busy day at the Boalsburg Farmer’s Market as nine local chefs competed in the third annual Golden Basket Competition. Penn State chef Jamison Steffen of the Nittany Lion Inn won the award for best dessert, and also placed second overall in the event for his meal preparation.

Liz Conner collects the soap

Penn State impacts world with program to save soap and lives

6/24/13

That bar of soap you leave behind in your hotel room after check out could be used to save the life of a child who is exposed every day to deadly viruses. A program to recycle these still useful items has taken hold and Penn State has joined the movement.

Tom Neely receives the award

Nittany Lion Inn honored as AAA Four Diamond Hotel

6/19/13

The Nittany Lion Inn was honored as a AAA Four Diamond hotel for the fourth straight year. Tom Neely, general manager of the Nittany Lion Inn, was presented with the 2013 AAA Four Diamond Award for Lodging on Monday, June 10.

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HRIM alum returns to Penn State as Nittany Lion Inn GM

1/14/13

As the new general manager of The Nittany Lion Inn, Tom Neely has gone full circle--and he couldn't be happier about it. With a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management, 25 years of experience in the hotel industry, and a vivacious passion for the University, Neely says he's proud to be part of the Penn State community again.

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Penn State hotels awarded for environmental initiatives

11/19/12

Environmentally charged programs at the Penn State hotels caught the attention of a statewide organization, which recognized the two facilities for their continued commitment to the environment and instilling sustainable practices into their day-to-day operations.

The Nittany Lion Inn and Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel won the Pennsylvania Waste Watchers Award. The designation identifies businesses and schools that overachieve in their commitment to recycling, waste reduction, reuse and composting.

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New executive chef at Nittany Lion Inn will use local food options

5/22/12

Andrew Monk has worked in kitchens around the world. But as The Nittany Lion Inn's new executive chef, his focus is all local.

Monk worked in The Dining Room at The Nittany Lion Inn as sous chef for six years. He was hired as executive chef in May and cherishes the opportunities, challenges and possibilities the new position awards him.

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Hospitality Services aiming for efficiency in energy challenge

5/9/12

Penn State's Hospitality Services has just installed a sophisticated utility control system which is expected to save its two hotels about $350,000 a year. As the new control systems are activated all hotel employees are being challenged to play a key role in energy conservation.

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