Track the student pulse on Penn State Altoona's blog page
Monday, August 31, 2009Do you want to find out what others are thinking about the semester, their classes and life in general? Read all about it on Penn State Altoona's blog page. (more)
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 Altoona
Four engineers to be honored at University-wide Faculty/Staff Awards
Tuesday, April 17, 2012Penn State will honor four members of the College of Engineering faculty with the 2012 Faculty/Staff Awards. The annual awards recognize high levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service among employees from across campuses, colleges and administrative units. (more)
Workers who have been laid off can train for new careers at Penn State
When Juan Cook Sr.'s account executive job at a printing company went to Mexico, he turned to Penn State to prepare for a new career as a certified drug and alcohol counselor. When he graduates in December, he will start a new job in the rapidly growing health care field. Cook is among nearly 283,000 workers whose jobs have been impacted by trade and globalization, according to the U.S. Labor Department. Penn State is helping laid-off workers like Cook retrain through the federal Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance program. (more)
To the Point: Environmental historian talks about impacts of oil spill
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, caused by the April explosion of British Petroleum's Deepwater Horizon drilling rig that killed 11 crew members, has poured about 100 million gallons of oil into the water and caused significant damage to ecology and industry. It is already considered the largest offshore spill in U.S. history and may be among the largest spills in the world. It may also be among the worst industrial disasters in modern history. "At this point we're just going to be estimating because it is at a scale and dimension that we just haven't seen before," says environmental historian Brian Black, a professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona. (more)
Associate professor pens story recorded by musician Sheryl Crow
Recording artist Sheryl Crow is the voice behind a recording of a story written by Lee Ann De Reus, associate professor of human development and family studies and women's studies at Penn State Altoona, for the recently released album, "RAISE Hope for Congo." (more)
Commission for Adult Learners honors initiatives for adult learners
Apryl Kadish, admission counselor at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, has been awarded the Superior Service to Adult Learners Award, and Penn State Altoona is the recipient of the Outstanding Adult Learner Recruitment or Retention Program Award from the Commission for Adult Learners. The commission presented its 2010 awards during the recent Hendrick Best Practices for Adult Learners Conference. (more)
Investment Savings Bank commits $100,000 to Altoona area youth
Wednesday, February 03, 2010Penn State Altoona has received a commitment of $100,000 from Blair County-based Investment Savings Bank that will add to a previous gift made by the bank to support Summer Kids' College. The new commitment also will provide need-based scholarships for area youth. (more)
Professor sheds light on lesser-known great African-American musicians
Chuck Berry, James Brown, Michael Jackson. These artists justly are credited for shaping today's music industry. They are heralded for inspiring countless musicians over several decades, but how did Berry, Brown and Jackson create their sound? Who were their influences and why weren't those influences mainstream musicians as well? (more)
Chancellor introduces herself and helps out during move-in
With endless energy and good nature, Chancellor Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry helped get students settled onto campus during move-in and orientation. (more)
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Monday, August 31, 2009Keep up-to-date with the student e-mail newsletter, sent out by the Office of University Relations every Wednesday. Those interested in subscribing to the eNewsletter should send an e-mail to Jonathan O'Harrow at jco10@psu.edu and ask to be added to the list. To submit an item to the newsletter visit News on the Web at http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now and click on the "Submit to Student eNewsletter" link on the right hand menu. Login, complete the form, and click "submit." Your item will be sent to the University Relations Office and will be included in the next available newsletter. Items should be submitted by 4 p.m. Tuesday for inclusion in the newsletter. (more)