It was Jim Purdum, a 1977 food service and housing administration graduate of Penn State, while serving as head of Penn State Hospitality Services, who saw an opportunity to provide students with real world experiences at two hotels on campus.
Joe Crimmins has been named general manager of Penn State Hospitality Services and will oversee the Nittany Lion Inn and Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. He replaces Jim Purdum, who retired in June.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don Roy King, PSU graduate 1969, director of Saturday Night Live. For "Heard on Campus."
Regional Engineering competition held at Nittany Lion Inn on Feb. 11, 2012
Penn State Photo of the Day collection for September 2011
