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June 25 Town Hall to focus on 2017 Values and Culture Survey results

6/4/18

On June 25, Penn State Provost Nick Jones and Senior Vice President for Finance and Business David Gray will host a town hall meeting for the University community to discuss the recently released results of the 2017 Values and Culture Survey and to take the community’s questions related to survey results and to workplace climate.

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Penn State at The Navy Yard hosts Ice Box Challenge

6/4/18

To further promote a commitment to sustainability, Penn State at The Navy Yard is hosting the Ice Box Challenge, a public science experiment and demonstration in high-performance building, from May 24 to June 20.

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LGBTQA Center director co-authors book on collegiate housing and residence life

6/1/18

Brian Patchcoski, director of the LGBTQA Student Resource Center, co-authored a chapter of the book, “Trans* Policies & Experiences in Housing & Residence Life,” that focuses on fostering trans and non-binary inclusive policies, unanticipated challenges that may emerge, and how the campus experiences of students, particularly trans and non-binary students, are influenced by the implementation of gender-inclusive housing practices and policies.

PennDOT issues Atherton Street update for early June

5/31/18

With construction and utility work continuing, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is issuing an update for its North Atherton Street project in State College. The entire project will take place through 2019, with phased work zones stretching from Aaron Drive to Park Avenue. Work will include relocation of numerous utility lines, relocation of sewer and water lines, drainage improvements, curbing, sidewalks, ADA ramps, traffic signal upgrades, new concrete median and paving.

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University releases 2017 Values and Culture Survey results

5/30/18

In fall 2017, Penn State conducted a second Values and Culture Survey, which followed up an initial survey performed in 2013. The recent results show a continued strong connection to the University and academic life for members of the Penn State community, as well as significant improvements in areas indicating a strengthening ethical culture. There are also remaining challenges related to reporting wrongdoing.

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EcoCoin: New program aims to decrease plastic bag use on campus

5/30/18

A new program aims to reduce the number of plastic bags used at the Penn State Bookstore. The program, called EcoCoin, will launch initially on the University Park campus this summer. The program is supported by the Penn State Bookstore, Sustainability Institute, and University Park Undergraduate Association.

Mumps cases continue as Special Olympics, summer camp season approach

5/29/18

Penn State University Health Services is reporting nine new mumps cases connected to the University Park campus since May 1, including four in the last week. With the Pennsylvania Special Olympics and summer camps expected to bring large numbers of visitors to campus this week and in the weeks ahead, those who do not have presumed immunity to mumps — either through two doses of the MMR vaccine or through previously contracting mumps — are urged to take precautions to avoid exposure to mumps and be aware of the risks.

'Pick of the Litter' by Aurora Robson

Arboretum at Penn State hosts 'Gravity Schmavity' plastic sculpture exhibition

5/29/18

The Arboretum at Penn State invites the campus and surrounding communities to the public opening of a summer art exhibition — "Gravity Schmavity: Repurposed Plastic Sculpture by Aurora Robson" — on Saturday, June 2. The works will be displayed at three locations in the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens: the Overlook Pavilion, the Glass House in the Childhood's Gate Children's Garden, and the Poplar Court.

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