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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 Centre for the Study of Free Institutions and Civic Education will present "1776" at 7:30 p.m. May 22 through June 2 at The Pavilion Theatre on the University Park campus. Matinees will be presented at 2 p.m. May 26, 27 and 28, as well as June 2. Tickets are $17.76 for adults and $7 for students and youths. For tickets, call (814) 863-0255 or stop by the Arts Ticket Center at Eisenhower Auditorium.

The Centre for the Study of Free Institutions and Civic Education will present "1776" at 7:30 p.m. May 22 through June 2 at The Pavilion Theatre on the University Park campus. Matinees will be presented at 2 p.m. May 26, 27 and 28, as well as June 2. Tickets are $17.76 for adults and $7 for students and youths. For tickets, call (814) 863-0255 or stop by the Arts Ticket Center at Eisenhower Auditorium.

Credit: Greg Grieco May 21, 2007

The musical tells the story of the Founding Fathers' debate over the creation of a new nation during a meeting of the Continental Congress in 1776 in Philadelphia. This production features a sizable live orchestra. Here, Daryl Durran, associate professor of music, plays bassoon during the dress rehearsal.

The musical tells the story of the Founding Fathers' debate over the creation of a new nation during a meeting of the Continental Congress in 1776 in Philadelphia. This production features a sizable live orchestra. Here, Daryl Durran, associate professor of music, plays bassoon during the dress rehearsal.

Credit: Greg Grieco May 21, 2007

Members of the Continental Congress debate during the opening scene from "1776."

Members of the Continental Congress debate during the opening scene from "1776."

Credit: Greg Grieco May 21, 2007

"Sit down, John" is the musical response to John Adam's opening statement. Adams, with his back to the camera, is played by David Saxe, associate professor of education and director of the Center for the Study of Free Institutions and Civic Education.

"Sit down, John" is the musical response to John Adam's opening statement. Adams, with his back to the camera, is played by David Saxe, associate professor of education and director of the Center for the Study of Free Institutions and Civic Education.

Credit: Greg Grieco May 21, 2007

Abigail Adams is played by Laura Saxe. Here, she serenades her husband from the balcony, in this scene from Monday's dress rehearsal.

Abigail Adams is played by Laura Saxe. Here, she serenades her husband from the balcony, in this scene from Monday's dress rehearsal.

Credit: Greg Grieco May 21, 2007

Bob Barton, who announces classical music on WPSU-FM, right, is Ben Franklin. Left is David Saxe, who plays John Adams. "Treason is a charge invented by the winners to hang the losers," Franklin tells Adams.

Bob Barton, who announces classical music on WPSU-FM, right, is Ben Franklin. Left is David Saxe, who plays John Adams. "Treason is a charge invented by the winners to hang the losers," Franklin tells Adams.

Credit: Greg Grieco May 21, 2007

Andrew Leggieri plays Dr. Lyman Hall, left, and Raymond Sage, assistant professor of voice, plays Edward Rutlege in this scene from the dress rehearsal of "1776."

Andrew Leggieri plays Dr. Lyman Hall, left, and Raymond Sage, assistant professor of voice, plays Edward Rutlege in this scene from the dress rehearsal of "1776."

Credit: Greg Grieco May 21, 2007

The Founding Fathers debate liberty in this scene from "1776." From left to right are Eric Ziegler (Josiah Bartlett), Andrew Kuhl (Roger Sherman), Rob Arnold (James Wilson) and Mike Waldhier (John Dickinson).

The Founding Fathers debate liberty in this scene from "1776." From left to right are Eric Ziegler (Josiah Bartlett), Andrew Kuhl (Roger Sherman), Rob Arnold (James Wilson) and Mike Waldhier (John Dickinson).

Credit: Greg Grieco May 21, 2007