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A moment of levity: Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates celebrated with the Nittany Lion after commencement ceremonies, held May 5 at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pa.

Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012

New graduates of Penn State's Eberly College of Science listened to the commencement address provided by United States Secretary of Energy Steven Chu during spring 2012 graduation ceremonies held May 5 at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus.

Spring commencement 2012 under way

A Moroccan farmer taught Penn State students about the properties of vetiver grass, including its ability to clean wastewater. The grass could be used as part of a solution to water-quality problems being experienced in Assoul, Morocco, where students spent time recently.

Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together

Anjelica Fortunato, left, and Jeffrey Lu reviewed for their Anatomy 129 final exam on May 1 on the HUB-Robeson Center Lawn on Penn State's University Park campus. Penn State students are preparing for and taking final exams throughout the week as spring semester 2012 comes to a close.

Finals Week Spring Semester 2012

Denae Taylor, right, tried on some electrical-safety gear with the help of Joe Dinardo, Supervisor of Facilty Resources at Penn State, during Penn State's annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on April 26. Denae is the granddaughter of Penn State Outreach employee Betty Lose, and attends Bellefonte Middle School.

Children explore career options at University Park

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Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium

Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium

Did They Get It Right? - RedTails

Did They Get It Right? - RedTails

Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012

Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012

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

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

Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal

Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal

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

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

Updates:
Penn State Promise

Board of Trustees launches new website

Faculty Senate recaps 2011-12 activity for Board of Trustees

Frazier provides update on Special Investigations Task Force

Board of Trustees meeting to be streamed live

Penn State donates more than $2.6 million to abuse prevention efforts

Family's philanthropy recognized by Penn State Altoona

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Dede and John Kazmaier and Lori Bechtel-Wherry offer a toast at the dedication of the Kazmaier Family Building
Dede and John Kazmaier and Lori Bechtel-Wherry offer a toast at the dedication of the Kazmaier Family Building

Altoona, Pa. -- Penn State Altoona recognized the philanthropy of John and Deedra “Dede” Kazmaier and the late Jane Patterson Kazmaier Lower during an official dedication of the Kazmaier Family Building on June 4. The building is home to Penn State Altoona’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Approximately 150 community and business leaders, government officials, Penn State Altoona Advisory Board and Alumni Society board members and special guests attended the ceremony. 

“The naming and dedication of the Kazmaier Family Building in honor of John and Dede Kazmaier and Jane Patterson Kazmaier Lower is a fitting tribute to their distinguished service and devotion to our college, as well as their lasting influence on our community,” stated Chancellor Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry. “Penn State Altoona expresses its gratitude for their commitment to our mission through generous acts of philanthropy, service and leadership.”
 
Over the years, John Kazmaier has been a primary source of inspiration for Penn State Altoona’s growing presence and investment in downtown Altoona. He has fervently supported revitalization and espoused a vision in which Penn State Altoona plays a key role in re-establishing the city of Altoona as a business and cultural epicenter. 
 
The Kazmaier family has long supported Penn State Altoona’s development efforts. That support includes participation in several fund raising campaigns such as the Community Arts Center building fund. In 1997, Mrs. Lower established a scholarship that benefits outstanding full-time, female students from a Blair County high school. The Kazmaier family has been honored for its philanthropic support with induction into the Platinum category of Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Society, the highest level of recognition. 
 
In April 2008, John and Dede Kazmaier were inducted into the University’s Mount Nittany Society. They both possess a distinguished record of volunteer service to Penn State Altoona. John Kazmaier has served on the Penn State Altoona Advisory Board for over thirty years. Dede Kazmaier currently serves on Penn State Altoona’s Campaign Council and University Development’s Stewardship Program Committee.
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