Still Life

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

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Half marathon proceeds donated to the Children's Hospital

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

On Thursday, May 10, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) presented Children's Miracle Network at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital with the net proceeds from the 2011 Hershey Half Marathon, totaling $135,000. (more)

Penn State Hershey and LG Health initiate pediatric partnership

Monday, May 14, 2012

Infants, children and young adults admitted as patients to Lancaster General Hospital now have onsite access to care from Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital pediatricians. The service is part of a new pediatric hospitalist partnership between Lancaster General Health and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. (more)

Sporting Clays event raises $66,655 for Children's Miracle Network

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The 16th annual Sporting Clays Charity Event, held on April 14 at the Hummelstown Field & Stream, raised $66,655 for Children's Miracle Network. The event is organized each year by Penn State Hershey Medical Center's facilities department and friends of the Medical Center. (more)

Tickets available for Wine Festival benefiting Children's Hospital

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

On Friday, May 4, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company will host the 2012 Wine Festival in Hershey featuring vintners from around the world. Proceeds from the event will, once again, benefit Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. (more)

Pediatric Research Day set for April 5

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Alan Guttmacher will be the keynote speaker of Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital's Pediatric Research Day, which will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, at Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. (more)

Lecture to introduce Center for the Protection of Children

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital will introduce the Penn State Hershey Center for the Protection of Children to the Penn State community, children's advocacy groups and other community stakeholders with a lecture by a nationally known child abuse expert on March 22. (more)

Walks benefit Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital on May 19

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The 2012 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community encourages people to take a step in the right direction and support Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital on Saturday, May 19. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m.; the 5K walk starts at 9 a.m. and a 1-mile fun walk at 9:15 a.m., all at Harrisburg Area Community College. (more)

THON 2012 raises record $10.69 million

Dancers and a capacity crowd of supporters filled the Bryce Jordan Center on Feb. 17 for the opening night of of the 2012 Penn State Dance Marathon.
Sunday, February 19, 2012

The 46-hour Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) once again has set a new record, raising $10,686,924.83 for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, surpassing last year's record $9.56 million. Funds raised by THON go to support the Four Diamonds Fund and its pediatric cancer patients, families and researchers at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital who are working to find better treatments and, ultimately, cures for forms of cancer that afflict children. First held in 1973, THON has partnered with Four Diamonds Fund since 1977 and in that time has raised more than $89 million FTK -- "For The Kids." (more)

Registration open for Safe Sitter class

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The Safe Sitter course, offered by the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program, will be held on Monday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at 30 Hope Drive in Hershey. (more)

Campaign raises 'spirit' at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

An effort to raise money for the Child Life Program at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital brought in $52,010. The 2011 "Spirit of Children" campaign took place from September through November at 13 Spirit of Halloween stores across central Pennsylvania. (more)