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Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute

Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute

June 27, 2009

All ages seek out moments to enjoy campus wildlife, greenery

All ages seek out moments to enjoy campus wildlife, greenery

June 25, 2009

Music at Penn's Woods returns

Music at Penn's Woods returns

June 20, 2009

Arboretum holds open house

Arboretum holds open house

June 19, 2009

'Dining Room' set to open

'Dining Room' set to open

June 11, 2009

Summer slower at University Park

Summer slower at University Park

June 9, 2009

Faculty member photographs Colbert visit to troops

Faculty member photographs Colbert visit to troops

June 9, 2009

Special Olympics 2009 under way

Special Olympics 2009 under way

June 5, 2009

Student interns go through journalism 'boot camp'

Student interns go through journalism 'boot camp'

June 1, 2009

2009 Trash to Treasure sale a success

2009 Trash to Treasure sale a success

May 30, 2009

University Park Airport conducts full-scale disaster drill

University Park Airport conducts full-scale disaster drill

May 27, 2009

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Mobile unit seeks to bridge gap in healthcare access

Mobile unit seeks to bridge gap in healthcare access

Penn State nursing simulation lab is unveiled

Penn State nursing simulation lab is unveiled

Commencement ceremonies 2009 (time lapse)

Commencement ceremonies 2009 (time lapse)

Graduate goodbyes  2009

Graduate goodbyes 2009

Penn State names new laureate

Penn State names new laureate

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

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

Penn State joins  EPA's Sustainability Partnership

Penn State joins EPA's Sustainability Partnership

Evolution-proof insecticides may stall malaria forever

Evolution-proof insecticides may stall malaria forever

OutreachOutreach Feed

Penn State Cooperative Extension names interim director

Penn State Cooperative Extension names interim director
Monday, June 29, 2009

Penn State Cooperative Extension has named Dennis Calvin interim director effective July 1. Calvin, who has been associate director since January 2006, will fill the post while a national search is conducted. (more)

Video features Penn State efforts to 'green up' Pittsburgh

Video features Penn State efforts to 'green up' Pittsburgh
Tuesday, June 23, 2009

There are an estimated 14,500 vacant lots in Pittsburgh, and a number of organizations throughout the region are coming together to make the best use possible of these derelict spaces. A new online video, titled "The Urban Side of Green: Part Three," tells the story of Penn State's contribution to this effort. (more)

PennTAP's advice saved money, jobs across Pennsylvania in 2008

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Executives at Castle Co-Packers, a company in Westmoreland County that brews teas and other prepared drinks, sought an objective, external assessment with regard to energy efficiency and pollution prevention. They contacted Penn State Outreach's PennTAP, a technical assistance program, for help. The company made improvements recommended by PennTAP, and the company's savings reached about $80,000. In 2008, PennTAP clients have reported more than $23 million in economic benefits from the technical assistance they received. (more)

Penn State expert discusses emerging diseases on next 'Conversations'

Monday, June 15, 2009

The recent spread of the H1N1 flu virus - known as "swine flu" - has drawn renewed attention to the threat posed by infectious diseases, one of the leading causes of death in the world, killing millions of people each year. Many of these strains first evolve in animals and then spill over into the human population. On the next "Conversations from Penn State," Penn State Scientist, Peter Hudson, discusses the dynamics of infectious diseases, their spread, and their transmission from animals to humans. (more)

Retired World Campus director receives lifetime achievement award

Monday, June 15, 2009

The International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) has awarded the 2009 Prize of Excellence for Lifetime Contributions to the Field to former Associate Vice President for Outreach Gary E. Miller. ICDE, recognized by the United Nations, is a global network of distance and online education institutions. The council promotes intercultural co-operation and understanding through flexible and online learning throughout the world. Miller, who retired in 2007 after more than 30 years of service, is executive director emeritus for the Penn State World Campus.
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IST professor receives PennTAP grant for online marketing project

Monday, June 15, 2009

A Penn State professor and his students are aiming to help small and medium-sized businesses in Pennsylvania improve their online marketing efforts using an economic and workforce development grant from the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP). (more)

WPSU-TV's June pledge drive exceeds fundraising goal

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

WPSU-TV raised more than $63,000 in the June pledge drive, which exceeds the station's goal of $45,000 by more than 140 percent. The drive was 11 days long and included fundraising around programs for both children and adults. (more)

New Penn State program to help health care facilities cut costs

Monday, June 01, 2009

Reforming America's health care system is a top Obama administration priority. One change President Obama has promoted is computerizing medical records, which he predicts could save billions in health care costs and countless lives. There's plenty of room for improvement in other areas of the health care system, as well. A new Penn State program aims to equip front line health care employees with the tools to improve efficiencies and cut waste. (more)

Spaces available for some of Penn State's summer sports camps

Friday, May 29, 2009

Spaces remain available for Penn State's summer sports camps, which are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Tennis was offered as the first Penn State sports camp, with 10 participants at the inaugural camp in 1969. Today, more than 20,000 youth annually attend at least one of the 95 sports camps Penn State offers. The camps are open to youth that will be entering grades 4 through 12 this fall. (more)

Jean McGrath retires after 22 years at Penn State

Jean McGrath retires after 22 years at Penn State
Thursday, May 28, 2009

Jean McGrath, senior director of Adult Learner Services, will retire July 31 after 22 years with Penn State. During her career, she focused her leadership efforts on improving services for students enrolled in independent learning and online courses. McGrath also played a key role in the creation of Penn State's World Campus. (more)