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

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Football fans tackle recycling at Penn State

Marty Wulfhorst takes a recycling bag from one of the recycling displays in a tailgating lot outiside of Beaver Stadium. Wulfhorst drove up from Denver, N.C., to attend Penn State's Big Ten home opener vs. Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Friday, October 07, 2011

It's often said that on game day, Penn State's Beaver Stadium becomes the third-largest "city" in Pennsylvania. Each home football game attracts more than 200,000 tailgaters, spread across 110 acres of University fields, generating 50 to 100 tons of waste. Instead of sending all that waste to local landfills after every home game, Penn State encourages fans to recycle. By strategically placing more than 290 recycling carts throughout tailgating areas and recycling more than 85 tons of waste each football season, Penn State also raises money for the Centre County United Way. (more)

Strategic plan's outreach goal encourages public sustainability

Click on the image above to visit the form for sharing ideas with the University Sustainability Council, or send an email by Nov. 23 to sustainablestate@psu.edu.
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Penn State's University Sustainability Council is drafting the University's first strategic plan for sustainability. The council is seeking public input for the five-goal plan during the drafting process. The fifth and final goal of Penn State's Strategic Plan for Sustainability aims to help people throughout Pennsylvania and the world to develop and embrace more sustainable environmental, economic and social systems. "Serving the Commonwealth and engaging with its citizens is fundamental to Penn State's land-grant mission. Our many partnerships with communities in Pennsylvania -- and beyond -- put us in an extraordinary position to help develop innovative solutions to sustainability challenges," said Susannah Barsom, associate director of the Center for Sustainability. (more)

Strategic plan's fourth goal supports sustainability research

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Penn State's University Sustainability Council is drafting the University's first strategic plan for sustainability. The council is seeking public input for the five-goal plan during the drafting process. The fourth goal of the plan seeks to integrate sustainability into Penn State's research programs. "The creation of new knowledge and its widespread application are critical elements in addressing this important challenge. We are fortunate at Penn State to have all of the ingredients necessary to make remarkable contributions: disciplinary excellence, a culture of collaboration, extensive outreach tools and a model of integrated research and teaching," explained Denice Wardrop, co-chair of the Sustainability Council and assistant director of the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment. "The challenge is to synergize them and focus a portion of that collective power on sustainability." (more)

Strategic plan's third goal bolsters sustainable behaviors, facilities

Click on the image above to visit the form for sharing ideas with the University Sustainability Council, or send an email by Nov. 23 to sustainablestate@psu.edu.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Penn State's University Sustainability Council is drafting the University's first strategic plan for sustainability. The council is seeking public input for five-goal plan during the drafting process. The third goal seeks to support and recognize efforts to make individual behaviors and facilities more resource efficient as well as celebrate the broader impact of Penn State through alumni and partners. "Goal 3 calls on us to 'walk the talk,' " explained Erik Foley, director of the Penn State Campus Sustainability Office, and member of the council. "Opportunities are everywhere to improve operational effectiveness, promote wellness and control costs through smart sustainability practices in our offices, labs, classrooms, residence halls and dining areas. And because Penn State thrives beyond our walls, especially through our alumni, Goal 3 also asks how we can further engage and recognize their sustainability leadership." (more)

Sustainability strategic plan town hall meetings scheduled at campuses

Click on the image above to visit the form for sharing ideas with the University Sustainability Council, or send an email by Nov. 23 to sustainablestate@psu.edu.
Monday, September 12, 2011

The University Sustainability Council is drafting Penn State's first Strategic Plan for Sustainability and is seeking public input during the drafting process. Several town hall meetings have been scheduled across the University this semester. Erik Foley, director of the Penn State Campus Sustainability Office, and Susannah Barsom, associate director of the Penn State Center for Sustainability, will visit each campus to share the plan in its current form and to listen to input from the campus and the public. (more)

Strategic plan's academic goal teaches sustainability to students

Click on the image above to visit the form for sharing ideas with the University Sustainability Council, or send an email by Nov. 23 to sustainablestate@psu.edu.
Monday, September 12, 2011

Penn State's University Sustainability Council is drafting the University's first strategic plan for sustainability. The council is seeking public input for five-goal plan during the drafting process. The second goal of Penn State's Strategic Plan for Sustainability aims to educate students about sustainability. "Students are requesting more sustainability instruction, aware that employers are seeking to hire graduates who are knowledgeable about sustainability," said Rob Pangborn, vice president and dean for Undergraduate Education. "Penn State can play a unique role in addressing one of our society's most pressing issues by bringing faculty expertise and emerging research to the classroom, to produce graduates who also can lead in this effort." (more)

Strategic plan's first goal aims to integrate sustainability efforts

Click on the image above to visit the form for sharing ideas with the University Sustainability Council, or send an email by Nov. 23 to sustainablestate@psu.edu.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Penn State's University Sustainability Council is drafting the University's first strategic plan for sustainability and is seeking public input during the drafting process. The first goal of Penn State's Strategic Plan for Sustainability aims to embed sustainability as a core principle and fundamental part of the Penn State experience. (more)

Sustainability strategic plan in progress, council seeks public input

Click on the image above to visit the form for sharing ideas with the University Sustainability Council, or send an email by Nov. 23 to sustainablestate@psu.edu.
Monday, August 29, 2011

Penn State's University Sustainability Council is drafting the University's first strategic plan for sustainability and is seeking public input during the drafting process. "The Strategic Plan for Sustainability will provide the roadmap for ensuring that the Priorities for Excellence goal of increasing the number of academic offerings that incorporate sustainability into the curriculum is met and that sustainability is researched, taught, promoted and practiced," said Rod Erickson, Penn State executive vice president and provost. "It will follow the University's strategic planning framework, and specific strategies and metrics will be developed concurrently at the college, campus and unit levels. Its development will involve students, faculty, staff, leadership, alumni, supporters and corporate partners." (more)

The Strategic Plan for Sustainability: frequently asked questions

Click on the image above to visit the form for sharing ideas with the University Sustainability Council, or send an email by Nov. 23 to sustainablestate@psu.edu.
Monday, August 29, 2011

Penn State's University Sustainability Council is drafting the University's first strategic plan for sustainability and is seeking public input during the drafting process. Following are frequently asked questions and answers. (more)

Lion Surplus accepting old electronic equipment at recycling event

Friday, March 04, 2011

Electronic Recycling Day, hosted by Keystone State Auctioneers and Lion Surplus, will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 29 at the Lion Surplus Building on Services Road on the University Park campus. The annual event provides a free, easy way for members of the Penn State community to recycle their old electronic equipment. Items only will be accepted from Penn State employees and students. (more)