Still Life
Old Main clock faces installed
New carillon, restored clocks being installed
Joe Paterno's funeral procession
Joe Paterno through the years
Thousands mourn Paterno's passing
We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)
Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone
Researchers use balloons to unlock mysteries posed by dying stars
Everyday virus proves potent against cancer cells.
This year, new Penn State students completed Penn State's recently developed online education program, PSU SAFE (Student Alcohol Feedback and Education). Linda LaSalle, associate director for educational services at University Health Services, is pleased with the results. (more)
This summer, new Penn State students attending the University's second six-week summer session will be first to complete Penn State's new online education program, PSU SAFE (Student Alcohol Feedback and Education). It's one of many initiatives Penn State has created to teach students the facts about dangerous drinking. "We wanted to create an online program that would have greater relevance to our students," said Damon Sims, Penn State's vice president for Student Affairs. "So far, students have found it to be straightforward and have offered positive feedback. I'm optimistic about the potential outcomes from this effort."
PSU SAFE replaces an online alcohol education program Penn State implemented in 2008, but is more cost-efficient and more tailored to Penn State students and takes about half the time to finish. (more)
High-risk drinking is a nationwide concern that takes the lives of more than 1,800 U.S. college students each year. Education is a top priority at Penn State and that includes teaching students about the risks and impact of dangerous drinking behavior. Since last fall, a number of initiatives have been instituted in a multi-pronged approach that includes environmental change, enforcement, alternative activities, intervention, counseling and outreach. (more)
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, the HUB-Robeson Center on Penn State's University Park campus comes alive with the activities of LateNight-PennState, and Friday, Feb. 11, was no exception. Between heart-shaped boxes for Valentine's Day, games and live student performances, students interested in an alcohol-free evening of fun had a host of options. Other activities in the past have included feature film presentations, live performances by prominent musicians, and swing & salsa dancing. For photos of Friday's activities, visit http://live.psu.edu/stilllife/2426 online. (more)
Weekly meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are being held on Fridays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in room 105 of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the University Park campus. The meetings are open to anyone who has a desire to stop drinking and who wants to learn how to live a sober and responsible life without alcohol. (more)
Penn State's University Faculty Senate on Tuesday (Dec. 7) received an expansive overview of efforts by the University to combat excessive alcohol consumption, and revised the 60 year-old academic freedom policy to define the term and reflect developments in technology and higher education. (more)
As part of Penn State's continuing effort to curb high-risk student drinking, members have been chosen for the newly-formed Student Alcohol Advisory Committee. Selected from a diverse pool of applicants, committee members represent more than 15 constituency groups. Beginning in mid-October, these students will meet periodically throughout the semester with the vice president for Student Affairs, Damon Sims, to provide advice and counsel on University policies and practices relating to alcohol. The committee also will review and discuss various programs, services and initiatives designed to mitigate the effects of dangerous drinking among Penn State students. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs thanks all who applied to serve on this committee. For more information, contact Emil L. Cunningham at emil@psu.edu. (more)
The fall 2010 semester marks the renewal of a sustained, broad-based campaign to reduce the negative consequences of alcohol in the Penn State community, according to Damon Sims, vice president for Student Affairs, during a presentation today (Sept. 17) to the University's Board of Trustees. "The challenge of dangerous alcohol misuse among college students reaches nationwide and is far from new," said Sims, who also co-chairs The Partnership - Campus and Community United Against Dangerous Drinking with Borough of State College Manager Tom Fountaine. Sims and panelists Fountaine; Linda LaSalle, University Health Services' associate director for educational services; Joe Puzycki, Student Affairs assistant vice president; and Max Wendkos, Interfraternity Council president, outlined the campaign's efforts during their presentation. (more)
Beginning on Friday Aug. 27, there will be a weekly meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous from 5:15 to 6 p.m. in room 105 of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the University Park campus. The meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to stop drinking. (more)
In a recent annual survey of Penn State students, three-quarters describe themselves as "light" or "moderate" drinkers and 64 percent reported trying alcohol before they turned 18. (more)
