Still Life
Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012
Spring commencement 2012 under way
Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together
Finals Week Spring Semester 2012
Children explore career options at University Park
Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium
Did They Get It Right? - RedTails
Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012
We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)
Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal
Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone
Penn State Public Broadcasting will show a new episode of "Conversations from Penn State" at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 and again at 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, on WPSU-TV. The shows will give viewers an inside look at the World in Conversation Project, a study of dialogue surrounding social and cultural issues. Sam Richards and Laurie Mulvey, co-directors of the project, talk about their race relations work and why it's okay to examine politically incorrect thoughts as a way to think through the issues. (more)
In 2007, the sports industry was stunned to discover the illegal gambling conspiracy created by then-NBA referee Tim Donaghy and professional gambler Jimmy Battista. Battista never spoke with federal authorities and much of his role in the scandal has remained a mystery ... until now. In the new book, "Gaming the Game: The Story of the NBA Betting Scandal," Penn State criminal justice expert Sean Patrick Griffin reveals information divulged by Battista himself about the intricate workings of the scheme. Griffin will discuss the book on the next episode of "Conversations from Penn State." The show will air at 9 p.m. this evening (July 14) on WPSU-TV. It also will air at noon on Monday, July 18, on the Big Ten Network, and can be viewed at http://conversations.psu.edu online. (more)
On the next episode of "Conversations from Penn State," neuropsychologist Ruben Echemendia will discuss the importance of concussion awareness for both amateur and professional athletes. The show will air at 9 p.m. Thursday, June 16, and 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26, on WPSU-TV. It also will air at noon on Monday, June 20, on the Big Ten Network, and can be viewed at http://conversations.psu.edu/ online. (more)
While many people might not see the connection between a medical law expert and a novelist, Alexander McCall Smith seems to have found a common interest. His acclaimed books as well as his work in law involve critical thinking, problem solving and an insightful approach to justice. He'll discuss his books and the transition from law to literature in the next episode of "Conversations from Penn State."
The show will air at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 5 and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 8 on WPSU-TV. It also will air at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 30 on the Big Ten Network. (more)
On the next edition of "Conversations from Penn State," Penn State alumnus and Boalsburg native Ben Feller will discuss his career as the White House correspondent for the Associated Press. The show will air at 9 p.m. on April 14, on WPSU-TV. It also will air at 12:30 p.m. on April 18, on the Big Ten Network. "The people at the White House have a healthy respect for the dividing line and for what we do," Feller said. "I think they understand that we don't work for them and certainly we understand it and never let that be confused." (more)
It's extremely rare for anyone to make a living as a theater director, but that's just what Di Trevis has been doing for 30 years. When she began, it was almost unheard of for a woman to direct, especially in a respected and professional capacity, but after eight years as an actress, she transitioned to directing and has had a successful career. She'll talk about her journey with host Patty Satalia on "Conversations from Penn State." The show will air at 12:30 p.m. March 21 on the Big Ten Network. It also will air at 9 p.m. March 24 and 6 p.m. March 27 on WPSU-TV. (more)
Since the age of 10 and the untimely death of his father, Ron Mallett has wanted to build a time machine. Mallett is an accomplished theoretical physicist and professor at the University of Connecticut. He argues that time travel is not only possible, but that it has already been achieved in terms of fractions of seconds. He believes that once we develop jets that are fast enough, time travel through years will be possible. In the next episode of "Conversations from Penn State," Mallett will discuss how everything from learning math and science in grade school to earning his doctorate has been done with the intention of going back in time and seeing his father again.
The show will air at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, on the Big Ten Network. It also will air at 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 and at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, on WPSU-TV. (more)
Brian Ross, an investigative correspondent for ABC News, has spent decades digging up the good, the bad and the ugly, and has received numerous awards for his work. In the next episode of "Conversations from Penn State," Ross talks about scams, scandals and scoundrels - and what motivates the people who are involved in that lifestyle. The show will air at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, on WPSU-TV. It also will air at noon on Monday, Jan. 31, on the Big Ten Network. (more)
Two new episodes of "Conversations from Penn State" will air back-to-back on the Big Ten Network on Monday, Dec. 13. The episodes, which will include guests Victor Romero and Mary Burke, will air at noon and 12:30 p.m. "Conversations from Penn State: Mary Burke" also will air at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, on WPSU-TV. The show also can be viewed at http://conversations.psu.edu/ online. (more)
In the next episode of "Conversations from Penn State," immigrant and minority rights expert Victor Romero will discuss the impact of race and immigration on our society, and how the current situation can be improved. The show will air at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18 on WPSU-TV. (more)
