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Deadline approaching for spring 2019 Security Center seed grants

1/18/19

The Center for Security Research and Education is accepting applications for its spring 2019 Seed Grant Program to support security-related scholarship and educational programs at Penn State. University faculty and researchers are eligible to apply by Feb. 15.

A man in his 20s in a blue blazer, blue and white checked shirt, stands in front of Old Main bell tower at Penn State University Campus.

Translational science training programs credited with student success

1/16/19

Scott Graupensperger is making the most of his Penn State education – delving into a number of training programs and experiences to prepare him for a research career. The dual-title kinesiology and clinical and translational sciences doctoral student has been a regular presence at Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute, which he credits with preparing him for his current successes and his future endeavors.

Graduate Writing Center 20th anniversary

Graduate Writing Center celebrates 20th anniversary

1/16/19

Penn State’s Graduate Writing Center is celebrating 20 years of service to graduate students this month. Founded in January 1999, it was one of the first writing centers dedicated to graduate-level communication.

Center for Global Studies lecture series

Center for Global Studies to host spring lecture series

1/16/19

The Center for Global Studies will continue to host the Brown Bag Lecture Series this spring on select Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in 157 Burrowes Building on the University Park campus of Penn State. The lectures highlight faculty and graduate interdisciplinary research of global studies. All are welcome to attend and enjoy complimentary cookies and coffee.

Kathryn Jablokow, professor of engineering design and mechanical engineering and associate chief academic officer at Penn State Great Valley, with Justin Schwartz, Harold and Inge Marcus Dean in the College of Engineering

Jablokow recognized as 'World-Class Engineer' for innovativeness, collaboration

1/16/19

Kathryn Jablokow, professor of engineering design and mechanical engineering and associate chief academic officer at Penn State Great Valley, was the recent recipient of the 2018 Penn State Engineering Alumni Society World-Class Engineering Faculty Award in recognition of her teaching, research, and service.

Jan. 23 Town Hall to focus on Penn State's Strategic Plan

1/16/19

On Jan. 23, Penn State Provost Nick Jones will host a Town Hall meeting for the University community to discuss the University’s 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, “Our Commitment to Impact.” The event will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, on the University Park campus. It will also be livestreamed at LiveEvents.psu.edu for community members at all Penn State campuses to view.

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