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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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The Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group, and the New York City and Northern New Jersey chapters of the Penn State Alumni Association held their 2010 Hope Gala at Capitale in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22. The event, hosted by THON supporter and former Penn State football star LaVar Arrington, is in its second year, and functioned as a benefit for the Penn State Children's Hospital pediatric cancer care services. Here, attendees browse silent auction items, the proceeds from which will go toward the event's fundraising.

The Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group, and the New York City and Northern New Jersey chapters of the Penn State Alumni Association held their 2010 Hope Gala at Capitale in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22. The event, hosted by THON supporter and former Penn State football star LaVar Arrington, is in its second year, and functioned as a benefit for the Penn State Children's Hospital pediatric cancer care services. Here, attendees browse silent auction items, the proceeds from which will go toward the event's fundraising.

Credit: Andy Colwell January 22, 2010

Attendees of the 2010 Hope Gala browse the auction item offerings at the event, held at Capitale in New York, NY on Friday, Jan. 22. Proceeds from the event, including the auctions, will benefit pediatric cancer patients at the Penn State Children's Hospital. Philanthropist and former Penn State football All-American LaVar Arrington hosted the event, which was organized by the Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group and several local chapters of the Penn State Alumni Association.

Attendees of the 2010 Hope Gala browse the auction item offerings at the event, held at Capitale in New York, NY on Friday, Jan. 22. Proceeds from the event, including the auctions, will benefit pediatric cancer patients at the Penn State Children's Hospital. Philanthropist and former Penn State football All-American LaVar Arrington hosted the event, which was organized by the Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group and several local chapters of the Penn State Alumni Association.

Credit: Andy Colwell January 22, 2010

Members of the Penn State Marching Blue Band perform at the beginning of the 2010 Hope Gala in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22. The event, hosted by former Penn State football star LaVar Arrington, was organized to drum up enthusiasm and support for New York-area Penn State and THON alumni and supporters, with all proceeds going toward pediatric cancer care at the Penn State Children's Hospital.

Members of the Penn State Marching Blue Band perform at the beginning of the 2010 Hope Gala in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22. The event, hosted by former Penn State football star LaVar Arrington, was organized to drum up enthusiasm and support for New York-area Penn State and THON alumni and supporters, with all proceeds going toward pediatric cancer care at the Penn State Children's Hospital.

Credit: Andy Colwell January 22, 2010

Attendees of the 2010 Hope Gala listen to event host and former Penn State football standout LaVar Arrington deliver his welcome remarks at the event, held at Capitale in New York, NY on Friday, Jan. 22.

Attendees of the 2010 Hope Gala listen to event host and former Penn State football standout LaVar Arrington deliver his welcome remarks at the event, held at Capitale in New York, NY on Friday, Jan. 22.

Credit: Andy Colwell January 22, 2010

Meghan Day, 2010 Hope Gala overall chairperson, delivers opening remarks at the event held at Capitale in New York on Friday, Jan. 22. The black tie-optional event was held to benefit the Penn State Dance Marathon and the Four Diamonds Fund, and was organized by the New York City and Northern New Jersey chapters of the Penn State Alumni Association, with support from the Penn State Alumni Association and the Dance Marathon Alumni Interest group. Penn State football All-American LaVar Arrington was the evening's host. All proceeds from the event's admission, silent auctions, etc. go toward the benefit of pediatric cancer patients at the Penn State Children's Hospital.

Meghan Day, 2010 Hope Gala overall chairperson, delivers opening remarks at the event held at Capitale in New York on Friday, Jan. 22. The black tie-optional event was held to benefit the Penn State Dance Marathon and the Four Diamonds Fund, and was organized by the New York City and Northern New Jersey chapters of the Penn State Alumni Association, with support from the Penn State Alumni Association and the Dance Marathon Alumni Interest group. Penn State football All-American LaVar Arrington was the evening's host. All proceeds from the event's admission, silent auctions, etc. go toward the benefit of pediatric cancer patients at the Penn State Children's Hospital.

Credit: Andy Colwell January 22, 2010

LaVar Arrington, former Penn State all-star linebacker and THON supporter, speaks to those in attendance at the 2010 Hope Gala in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22. Arrington, the event's host, spoke of THON's empowerment that drove him to give his time, energy and support for the organization to help pediatric cancer research and care. Through his underwriting, the evening's proceeds went directly to those causes via the Penn State Children's Hospital.

LaVar Arrington, former Penn State all-star linebacker and THON supporter, speaks to those in attendance at the 2010 Hope Gala in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22. Arrington, the event's host, spoke of THON's empowerment that drove him to give his time, energy and support for the organization to help pediatric cancer research and care. Through his underwriting, the evening's proceeds went directly to those causes via the Penn State Children's Hospital.

Credit: Andy Colwell January 22, 2010

Connie Angus, parent of Gabe, a THON child, tells her family's cancer survival story at the 2010 Hope Gala in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22, as her husband Hank stands nearby. They were one of two families to speak at the benefit gala, and also are the originators of the THON Express, which operates during Penn State's annual Dance Marathon fundraising event to bring good cheer to and from the Penn State Children's Hospital during THON weekend.

Connie Angus, parent of Gabe, a THON child, tells her family's cancer survival story at the 2010 Hope Gala in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22, as her husband Hank stands nearby. They were one of two families to speak at the benefit gala, and also are the originators of the THON Express, which operates during Penn State's annual Dance Marathon fundraising event to bring good cheer to and from the Penn State Children's Hospital during THON weekend.

Credit: Andy Colwell January 22, 2010

As seen from a balcony at the 2010 Hope Gala in New York City,Elaine and John Fazekas and daughter Ashley were one of two THON families to share their experience as a THON family during the 2010 Hope Gala in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22. The Fazekas were joined by Connie and Hank Angus, organizers of the Dance Marathon weekend's THON Express event. The Gala event's proceeds go to the benefit of pediatric cancer care at Penn State Children's Hospital.

As seen from a balcony at the 2010 Hope Gala in New York City,Elaine and John Fazekas and daughter Ashley were one of two THON families to share their experience as a THON family during the 2010 Hope Gala in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22. The Fazekas were joined by Connie and Hank Angus, organizers of the Dance Marathon weekend's THON Express event. The Gala event's proceeds go to the benefit of pediatric cancer care at Penn State Children's Hospital.

Credit: Andy Colwell January 22, 2010

Speaking toward the end of the 2010 Hope Gala, event host LaVar Arrington encourages those in attendance to maximize their support for THON by telling friends and family to contribute toward the pediatric cancer research fundraising event known as Dance Marathon. Both the gala and the Penn State fundraiser are organized in coordination with the Four Diamonds Fund.

Speaking toward the end of the 2010 Hope Gala, event host LaVar Arrington encourages those in attendance to maximize their support for THON by telling friends and family to contribute toward the pediatric cancer research fundraising event known as Dance Marathon. Both the gala and the Penn State fundraiser are organized in coordination with the Four Diamonds Fund.

Credit: Andy Colwell January 22, 2010

2009 Penn State alumni Ashley Boyle, left, and Laura Otchy dance with THON child Ashley during the 2010 Hope Gala at Capitale in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22. As part of the program earlier in the evening, Ashley's parents, Elaine and John Fazekas, not pictured, had spoken emotionally of their family's cancer survival experience, THON's power and support, urging those in attendance at the event to support and spread the word about THON.

2009 Penn State alumni Ashley Boyle, left, and Laura Otchy dance with THON child Ashley during the 2010 Hope Gala at Capitale in New York City on Friday, Jan. 22. As part of the program earlier in the evening, Ashley's parents, Elaine and John Fazekas, not pictured, had spoken emotionally of their family's cancer survival experience, THON's power and support, urging those in attendance at the event to support and spread the word about THON.

Credit: Andy Colwell January 22, 2010