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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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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

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Penn State Promise

Board of Trustees launches new website

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Frazier provides update on Special Investigations Task Force

Board of Trustees meeting to be streamed live

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H1N1 Update: Sept. 29, 2009

Monday, September 28, 2009

University Health Services (UHS) saw more than 250 students for influenza-like illness (ILI) during the last week of September. Although the number of students receiving medical care remains high, many students with ILI can usually manage their illness without seeing a health care provider. However, students who are pregnant, have significant underlying health conditions such as asthma or diabetes or are immune-compromised are at risk for developing complications from H1N1 influenza and should contact their health care provider if they have symptoms of the flu or have been exposed to the flu.

Residence Life has created a system through the e-Living Web site where students with flu can register for support and resources. The site, located at https://www.absecom.psu.edu/eLiving/STUDENT_PAGES/TEMPORARY_LOCATION_STUDENT_WIN.cfm, is intended for all Penn State students, whether they live on- or off-campus, are seen at UHS or by a hometown physician, or are practicing self-care.

There are a number of simple steps that can help prevent the spread of H1N1 and seasonal flu:

  • -- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. If tissues are not available, cough or sneeze into the crook of your arm or shoulder.
  • -- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Use alcohol-based hand cleaners when soap and water are not available.
  • -- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • -- Do not share utensils, drinks, cigarettes or personal care items.
  • -- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
  • -- Get vaccinated for seasonal flu and H1N1.

Visit the UHS Web site at http://www.sa.psu.edu/uhs online for additional resources for flu prevention and care. For more information on Penn State’s preparation for H1N1 this fall, visit http://www.flu.psu.edu/. General information about H1N1 influenza is available at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/general_info.htm online.