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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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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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'A Taste of Africa' showcased heritage and culinary specialties

Monday, February 27, 2012

The Penn State Beaver community gathered at noon Feb. 6, to share in "A Taste of Africa." The event, which was held at noon in the Student Union Building Lodge, showcased the heritage, history, music and food of Africa to increase awareness and understanding of the continent's diversity.

Members of the Cultural Fiesta: A Taste of Africa Committee performed African music and dance, displayed posters highlighting the history of various African countries. Committee members hosted tables featuring popular African foods, and attendees were invited to sample them as well as take recipe cards for each item. (more)

Dispatches from Ghana: Campus, community and Cape Coast slave castles

Danielle Pramick made fast friends with brother and sister Emmanuel and Emmanuella at a night market in Ghana.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Recently, a dozen Penn State undergraduate and graduate students returned from study abroad at the University of Ghana in West Africa, where they were accompanied and instructed by Francis Dodoo, a Penn State research professor with the Population Research Institute and professor of sociology and demography. Three of the students blogged about their experiences while in Ghana. This is the second of three entries. (more)

Dispatches from Ghana: Togo and Benin's culture, pythons, lagoon life

Andrew Barsom, a senior majoring in history and African studies who studied abroad at the University of Ghana, bravely carried a python around his neck at the python village in Togo. To see additional images from Benin, click on the image above.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Recently, a dozen Penn State undergraduate and graduate students returned from study abroad at the University of Ghana in West Africa, where they were accompanied and instructed by Francis Dodoo, a Penn State research professor with the Population Research Institute and professor of sociology and demography. Three of the students blogged about their experiences while in Ghana. This is the third of three entries. (more)

Dispatches from Ghana: From stereotypes to reality

Mike Bettig was surprised when his camel guide's cell phone rang in the Sahara Desert.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Recently, a dozen Penn State undergraduate and graduate students returned from study abroad at the University of Ghana in West Africa, where they were accompanied and instructed by Francis Dodoo, a Penn State research professor with the Population Research Institute and professor of sociology and demography. Three of the students blogged about their experiences while in Ghana. This is the first of three entries. (more)