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Student tickets on sale for TicketCity Bowl

12/14/11

Penn State students wishing to purchase tickets for the No. 22 Nittany Lions' match-up with No. 19 Houston in the Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl still can do so before heading home for the holiday break by visiting the Bryce Jordan Center Ticket Office. Students presenting their valid ID+ card may purchase two tickets in the student section at $75 each. Purchases can be made with cash or a credit card. All Penn State student tickets will be positioned together to create a unified Penn State student section in the Cotton Bowl.

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Student cycles in Rwanda to deliver diabetes supplies and education

12/8/11

While many of her fellow students were sharing turkey and cranberry sauce with their families during Thanksgiving break, Penn State Lehigh Valley sophomore Mandy Marquardt was cycling around Rwanda sharing information about proper diabetes care with its inhabitants.

Marquardt, a standout member of the Penn State Lehigh Valley cycling team, also races for Team Type 1, a group of cycling athletes who seek to inspire and help people around the world that are affected by diabetes. The Nov. 15 to 26 trip marked the second time that Team Type 1 has traveled to Rwanda to deliver diabetes supplies and spread the word about living with and managing diabetes. It was Marquardt's first time participating.

Penn State and Houston to clash in Dallas on Jan. 2

12/4/11

The Nittany Lions will take on the University of Houston at the TicketCity Bowl in Dallas on Jan. 2, it was announced today (Dec. 4). Tickets to the general public go on sale Monday. Student ticket sales will be via a walk-up sale at the Bryce Jordan Center at a time and date to be announced.

Worthington Scranton women runners take fifth place at USCAA nationals

11/18/11

Penn State Worthington Scranton's Lady Lions captured fifth place in what was announced as the largest cross-country championship event in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association's (USCAA) history, held Nov. 10 and 11 in Lake Placid, N.Y. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Worthington Scranton's Lady Lions' cross country team has finished in the Top Five, after finishing third in 2008; and second in both 2009 and 2010.

Student athletes named to All-Conference teams

11/15/11

CENTER VALLEY, PA -- Two Penn State Lehigh Valley student athletes were recognized by the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) for their outstanding performance during the 2011 season. Tennis: Jason Raad and Jessica Raad, both of Orefield, Pa. For more information, contact Rich Fatzinger, coordinator of athletics, 610-285-5216.

New men's basketball team to start season Nov. 12

11/8/11

Penn State Lehigh Valley will begin its Intercollegiate Men's Basketball program's inaugural season at 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 12, at Penn State New Kensington. This is the first time in its history that the Lehigh Valley campus will field an intercollegiate men's basketball team.

The program will play a full schedule as members of the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) which gives the team the opportunity to compete for conference and national championships.

Statement from President Spanier

11/5/11

The allegations about a former coach are troubling, and it is appropriate that they be investigated thoroughly. Protecting children requires the utmost vigilance. With regard to the other presentments, I wish to say that Tim Curley and Gary Schultz have my unconditional support. I have known and worked daily with Tim and Gary for more than 16 years. I have complete confidence in how they have handled the allegations about a former University employee. Tim Curley and Gary Schultz operate at the highest levels of honesty, integrity and compassion. I am confident the record will show that these charges are groundless and that they conducted themselves professionally and appropriately.

Graham Spanier

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UPDATE: Beaver Stadium grass parking lots now closed

10/29/11

Beaver Stadium grass parking lots for today's Penn State-Illinois game are now closed to further vehicles because of accumulating snow. Vehicles already parked in grass lots will not be required to move. Visitors with grass lot parking passes will be redirected to paved lots with free shuttle service to and from the stadium throughout the day. Snow has been falling in Centre County for several hours and is expected to continue throughout the afternoon, with accumulations of 4-8 inches expected.

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Penn State announces parking changes for Illinois game

10/28/11

In response to forecasts calling for up to eight inches of snow in the State College, Pa., area beginning tonight (Oct. 28) and continuing into Saturday (Oct. 29), Penn State has announced changes to parking around Beaver Stadium and on campus for Saturday's 3:30 p.m. game vs. Illinois. Weather conditions could take 2,500 or more parking spaces off line for the game. Patrons who normally park cars and RVs in reserved, paved lots are less likely to be impacted.

Lehigh Valley cyclists post outstanding results in national events

10/18/11

Penn State Lehigh Valley freshman Matt Baranoski and sophomore Mandy Marquardt had impressive finishes in a number of events at the USA Cycling Collegiate Track Nationals held in September in Indianapolis, Ind.

Baranoski, of Perkasie, Pa., placed first in the kilometer and sprint events, and second in the flying time trial. Marquardt, of Brienigsville, Pa., placed first in the flying time trial, second in the sprint, seventh in the three kilometer pursuit and rounded out the top ten in the points race.

Baranoski also medalled in all four events he competed in, one of only three riders to do so, at the USA Cycling 2011 Elite Track Nationals held Sept. 28-Oct. 2 in Carson, Calif. He placed second in the keirin in a photo finish, third in the team sprint, fifth in sprints, and third in the kilometer event.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: Sept. 10-13

9/14/11

Saturday, Sept. 10
Men's soccer - Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State Mont Alto 1
Women's soccer - Westmoreland County Community College 12, Penn State Beaver 1

Sunday, Sept. 11
Women's soccer - Hilbert College 11, Penn State Beaver 1

Monday, Sept. 12
Men's soccer - University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 4, Penn State Beaver 1

Tuesday, Sept. 13
Women's soccer - Franciscan University of Steubenville

For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on Student Life, or contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu, 724-773-3826, or apd12@psu.edu or 724-773-3827.

Alumni Association to hold pep rally for Temple, other away games

9/12/11

Nittany Lion fans in Philadelphia for the Penn State-Temple football game Sept. 17 can get pumped up and ready for kickoff at the Penn State Pep Rally, across from Lincoln Financial Field. The pep rally tent opens at 9 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m.

Rain causing possible traffic, parking changes for Alabama game

9/7/11

Heavy rain in the region, combined with forecasts for more of the same over the next few days, have Penn State officials planning for a number of changes for gameday parking and traffic on Saturday, Sept. 10, when the Nittany Lions take on Alabama at 3:30 p.m. at Beaver Stadium. Adverse weather, expected to continue until Saturday, has caused some flooding in the region and has saturated fields that are generally used for vehicle parking during Penn State home football games.

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