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

Featured Video

We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Researchers use balloons to unlock mysteries posed by dying stars

Researchers use balloons to unlock mysteries posed by dying stars

Everyday virus proves potent against cancer cells.

Everyday virus proves potent against cancer cells.

Updates:
Penn State Promise

Penn State Harrisburg community forum to discuss child abuse

Video: Board of Trustees' Jan. 20 press conference

Newly elected chair of the Board of Trustees delivers remarks

Frazier provides update on independent investigation

Guidelines for reporting of child abuse, sexual assault

Elms on Campus

The top photo was taken in 2008 and the bottom photo was taken in 1996. The photos show a change in the number and size of the elm trees on the mall area of the University Park campus of Penn State.

The top photo was taken in 2008 and the bottom photo was taken in 1996. The photos show a change in the number and size of the elm trees on the mall area of the University Park campus of Penn State.

Credit: Greg Grieco November 5, 2008

The top photo was taken in 2008 and the bottom photo was taken in 1996. The photos show a change in the number and size of the elm trees on the mall area of the University Park campus of Penn State.

The top photo was taken in 2008 and the bottom photo was taken in 1996. The photos show a change in the number and size of the elm trees on the mall area of the University Park campus of Penn State.

Credit: Greg Grieco November 5, 2008

Fall has arrived on the University Park campus where the elms along the mall are turning a bright gold.

Fall has arrived on the University Park campus where the elms along the mall are turning a bright gold.

Credit: Greg Grieco October 31, 2007

A large American Elm was trucked in for planting on the left-hand side of Old Main in the 1930s. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at <a href=lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm" />

A large American Elm was trucked in for planting on the left-hand side of Old Main in the 1930s. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 6, 2008

A photo of the mall area looking down toward College Ave. The road through the campus was closed in 1924. The obelisk is visible on the right-hand side of the road.

A photo of the mall area looking down toward College Ave. The road through the campus was closed in 1924. The obelisk is visible on the right-hand side of the road.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 6, 2008

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

The Mall from Pattee Library.

The Mall from Pattee Library.

Credit: Greg Grieco September 18, 2008

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

Credit: Greg Grieco September 18, 2008

English Elms, not American Elms, flank both sides of the Library.

English Elms, not American Elms, flank both sides of the Library.

Credit: Greg Grieco September 18, 2008

Trees that strained under the coating of ice they received last week seemed to handle the light coating of snow much more easily today.

Trees that strained under the coating of ice they received last week seemed to handle the light coating of snow much more easily today.

Credit: Greg Grieco September 2, 2010

View of Schreyer Lane under the elms.

View of Schreyer Lane under the elms.

Credit: Greg Grieco September 18, 2008

The mall looking from the Pattee Library toward College Avenue.

The mall looking from the Pattee Library toward College Avenue.

Credit: Greg Grieco September 18, 2008

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

Young elms in front of the Carnegie Building.

Young elms in front of the Carnegie Building.

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

The elms behind Old Main.

The elms behind Old Main.

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

The interior portion of the mall area was planted with elms in 1895. Looking toward College Avenue, the Armory is barely visible at right. On the left is site of present-day Schwab Auditorium.

The interior portion of the mall area was planted with elms in 1895. Looking toward College Avenue, the Armory is barely visible at right. On the left is site of present-day Schwab Auditorium.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 7, 2008

The road through the Penn State campus at the Allen Street Gates was closed in 1924.

The road through the Penn State campus at the Allen Street Gates was closed in 1924.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 7, 2008

The mall area by Schwab Auditorium in 1936.

The mall area by Schwab Auditorium in 1936.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 7, 2008

The lower half of this photo shows the Allen Street Gates at the entrance to Penn State in 1940.

The lower half of this photo shows the Allen Street Gates at the entrance to Penn State in 1940.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 7, 2008

The Allen Street Gates on the campus of Penn State. The road through campus was closed in 1924.

The Allen Street Gates on the campus of Penn State. The road through campus was closed in 1924.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 7, 2008

Elms on the campus of Penn State.

Elms on the campus of Penn State.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 7, 2008

Elm trees line the mall area looking toward Pattee Library.

Elm trees line the mall area looking toward Pattee Library.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 6, 2008

A mature canopy of elm trees in the early 1940s looking toward Pattee Library.

A mature canopy of elm trees in the early 1940s looking toward Pattee Library.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 7, 2008

Elms were planted in the interior portion of the mall.

Elms were planted in the interior portion of the mall.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 7, 2008

A diseased tree near the Hintz Family Alumni Center -- thought to be the oldest elm tree on Penn State's University Park campus -- had to be removed recently. The elm is believed to have been more than 125 years old, and was one that former Penn State President Milton Eisenhower and his brother, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, used as a backdrop both for official portraits and informal photographs.

A diseased tree near the Hintz Family Alumni Center -- thought to be the oldest elm tree on Penn State's University Park campus -- had to be removed recently. The elm is believed to have been more than 125 years old, and was one that former Penn State President Milton Eisenhower and his brother, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, used as a backdrop both for official portraits and informal photographs.

Credit: Greg Grieco September 2, 2010

A photo of the Carnegie Building looking up toward present-day Pattee and Paterno libraries.

A photo of the Carnegie Building looking up toward present-day Pattee and Paterno libraries.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 7, 2008

A large branch fell from an elm near the campus Peace Gardens. The Office of Physical Plant has asked employees to be very mindful of the additional weight from the ice straining branches and to avoid walking under trees until the ice melts. Several areas of the campus have been cordoned off due to condition of tree limbs.

A large branch fell from an elm near the campus Peace Gardens. The Office of Physical Plant has asked employees to be very mindful of the additional weight from the ice straining branches and to avoid walking under trees until the ice melts. Several areas of the campus have been cordoned off due to condition of tree limbs.

Credit: Julie A. Brink September 2, 2010

Penn State in the fall.

Penn State in the fall.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information September 2, 2010

walking path

walking path

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information May 4, 2007

An old photo of Old Main with a lantern in the foreground.

An old photo of Old Main with a lantern in the foreground.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 7, 2008

Mall beside Old Main. Elm trees line the walkway.

Mall beside Old Main. Elm trees line the walkway.

Credit: Greg Grieco November 30, 1995

Elms line a portion of the mall looking toward Pattee Library.

Elms line a portion of the mall looking toward Pattee Library.

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 6, 2008

Mall area beside Old Main in the fall.

Mall area beside Old Main in the fall.

Credit: Greg Grieco November 30, 1995

A truck delivers an American Elm to the front of Old Main in preparation for the tree's planting in the 1930s. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at <a href=lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm" />

A truck delivers an American Elm to the front of Old Main in preparation for the tree's planting in the 1930s. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 6, 2008

The front of Old Main in the 1930s after an American Elm was planted on the left-hand side of the building. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at <a href=lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm" />

The front of Old Main in the 1930s after an American Elm was planted on the left-hand side of the building. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm

Credit: Penn State University Archives October 6, 2008

The mall on Penn State's University Park campus during winter.

The mall on Penn State's University Park campus during winter.

Credit: Jill Shockey December 8, 2006

Mall area crowded with students

Mall area crowded with students

Credit: Chris Koleno March 29, 2010

Students in mall area in back of the Pattee Library and Paterno Library

Students in mall area in back of the Pattee Library and Paterno Library

Credit: Chris Koleno September 1, 2004

Penn State arborists discovered a crack forming in one of the twin elm trees that grace the front of Old Main on Penn State's University Park campus recently, and have been working to repair it. Taking advantage of unseasonably warm weather on Monday and Tuesday of this week (March 1 and 2), Drew Beben and Corby Fetterolf made their way up the tree to shore up the trunk and branches. Here, Beben examines the crack.

Penn State arborists discovered a crack forming in one of the twin elm trees that grace the front of Old Main on Penn State's University Park campus recently, and have been working to repair it. Taking advantage of unseasonably warm weather on Monday and Tuesday of this week (March 1 and 2), Drew Beben and Corby Fetterolf made their way up the tree to shore up the trunk and branches. Here, Beben examines the crack.

Credit: Greg Grieco September 2, 2010