Still Life

With four guide ropes attached to it, the east-side clock face is raised into position. While it didn't seem that windy on the ground on Saturday, Jan. 28, winds higher up were strong, requiring extra guidance to bring the clock face safely to the Old Main bell tower.

Old Main clock faces installed

Ben White of New Vibrations Audio and Video works on a ledge of the Old Main bell tower, to remove the speakers from the old chime system. The company installed a new carillon system today (Jan. 27) that will play a digital recording made of the original Old Main bell that now sits adjacent to Old Main and other bells of comparable sizes.

New carillon, restored clocks being installed

The funeral procession for Joe Paterno made its way past Beaver Stadium and down Porter Road as crowds applauded on Jan. 25. Thousands lined the procession route through the University Park campus and downtown State College to bid a last farewell to Joe Paterno.

Joe Paterno's funeral procession

Coach Joe Paterno was on the field for the first half of the Nittany Lions' football game. Penn State beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 13-3 on Oct. 8, 2011, in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Beaver Stadium.

Joe Paterno through the years

Katie Knobloch and Andrew Adamietz, members of the a capella group Blue in the Face, shared a candle at the vigil held Sunday, Jan. 22, to mourn the death of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who passed away earlier in the day. Several thousand members of the Penn State and State College community came out to the Old Main lawn on Penn State's University Park campus for the vigil.

Thousands mourn Paterno's passing

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Before and After: University Park's Facelift

Curtin Road on Penn State's University Park campus, before recent improvements. Curtin Road and Fisher Plaza are among the most recent areas of campus to receive improvements that have greatly enhanced the aesthetic value of the campus.

Curtin Road on Penn State's University Park campus, before recent improvements. Curtin Road and Fisher Plaza are among the most recent areas of campus to receive improvements that have greatly enhanced the aesthetic value of the campus.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information August 14, 2007

Improvements to Curtin Road in 2007 include a new brick crosswalk and architecturally-designed bus shelters, along with sitting walls and street trees.

Improvements to Curtin Road in 2007 include a new brick crosswalk and architecturally-designed bus shelters, along with sitting walls and street trees.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information December 19, 2007

Fisher Plaza, before improvements, was dominated by excessive concrete.

Fisher Plaza, before improvements, was dominated by excessive concrete.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 1, 2010

Fisher Plaza has been enhanced with new landscaping, walkways and lighting.

Fisher Plaza has been enhanced with new landscaping, walkways and lighting.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 1, 2010

The view of Curtin Road, the new transit center and the improved Fisher Plaza, following completion in the fall of 2007.

The view of Curtin Road, the new transit center and the improved Fisher Plaza, following completion in the fall of 2007.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 5, 2007

Prior to recent improvements and construction, University Park's East Subcampus was dominated by acres of parking lots.

Prior to recent improvements and construction, University Park's East Subcampus was dominated by acres of parking lots.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information May 1, 2001

After the construction of four new buildings and the addition of a promenade, green space and new walkways, the East Subcampus area has been transformed from acres of parking lots to a bustling, and visually-appealing, segment of campus.

After the construction of four new buildings and the addition of a promenade, green space and new walkways, the East Subcampus area has been transformed from acres of parking lots to a bustling, and visually-appealing, segment of campus.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 1, 2010

The view of the area surrounding Hintz Family Alumni Center, prior to the creation of Alumni Gardens.

The view of the area surrounding Hintz Family Alumni Center, prior to the creation of Alumni Gardens.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 1, 2010

Dedicated in 2005, Alumni Gardens near the Hintz Family Alumni Center creates a stunning garden oasis near the historic core of the University Park campus.

Dedicated in 2005, Alumni Gardens near the Hintz Family Alumni Center creates a stunning garden oasis near the historic core of the University Park campus.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 1, 2005

Before new construction and landscaping, the area where Eastview Terrace is currently located was once dotted by these student homes, which decades ago where envisioned as just a temporary housing solution for the booming post-World War II student population.

Before new construction and landscaping, the area where Eastview Terrace is currently located was once dotted by these student homes, which decades ago where envisioned as just a temporary housing solution for the booming post-World War II student population.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 1, 2010

Upon opening in 2004, Eastview Terrace, which houses individual student residences, enhanced the aesthetics of the southeast area of the University Park campus and provided a dramatic new first impression of the University from East College Avenue.

Upon opening in 2004, Eastview Terrace, which houses individual student residences, enhanced the aesthetics of the southeast area of the University Park campus and provided a dramatic new first impression of the University from East College Avenue.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 6, 2005

Pollock Road once terminated at its west end at North Atherton Street prior to recent improvements. This four-way intersection at the intersection of Pollock and Burrowes Roads would later be transformed into a three-way intersection, with an attractive new gateway to the campus core.

Pollock Road once terminated at its west end at North Atherton Street prior to recent improvements. This four-way intersection at the intersection of Pollock and Burrowes Roads would later be transformed into a three-way intersection, with an attractive new gateway to the campus core.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 1, 2010

The Information Sciences and Technology Building's bridge now leads into the campus core, with the stone pillars at Burrowes Road marking the entrance to Pollock Road from the west.

The Information Sciences and Technology Building's bridge now leads into the campus core, with the stone pillars at Burrowes Road marking the entrance to Pollock Road from the west.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 6, 2005

Prior to recent improvements, the wide Pollock Road was geared more to vehicular traffic than the pedestrian-oriented vision for the historic campus core.

Prior to recent improvements, the wide Pollock Road was geared more to vehicular traffic than the pedestrian-oriented vision for the historic campus core.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 1, 2010

The width of Pollock Road has been narrowed and brick crosswalks added to promote pedestrian-friendly aspects of the University Park Campus Master Plan.

The width of Pollock Road has been narrowed and brick crosswalks added to promote pedestrian-friendly aspects of the University Park Campus Master Plan.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 1, 2005

Before the construction of the plaza at Willard Building, the area featured only concrete sidewalks and little public space to unwind between classes or catch up on reading.

Before the construction of the plaza at Willard Building, the area featured only concrete sidewalks and little public space to unwind between classes or catch up on reading.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 1, 2010

The landscaped plaza at Willard Building near Pollock Road and Pattee Mall has enhanced the aestehic value of the campus core and provided a comfortable outdoor area.

The landscaped plaza at Willard Building near Pollock Road and Pattee Mall has enhanced the aestehic value of the campus core and provided a comfortable outdoor area.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 1, 2005

Shortlidge Mall, before the completion of Shortlidge Mall, was open to vehicular traffic.

Shortlidge Mall, before the completion of Shortlidge Mall, was open to vehicular traffic.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information November 30, 2000

Separating the new Chemistry and Life Sciences Buildings, Shortlidge Mall creates a pedestrian mall with new landscaping and green space while eliminating vehicular traffic. New lighting, benches and low stone walls have made the area a popular public space on the University Park campus.

Separating the new Chemistry and Life Sciences Buildings, Shortlidge Mall creates a pedestrian mall with new landscaping and green space while eliminating vehicular traffic. New lighting, benches and low stone walls have made the area a popular public space on the University Park campus.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 21, 2004