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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
In today's global work environment, workers no longer have to be in the same building or even the same country to work together on a project. That's especially true for engineering corporations with teams in multiple locations. Penn State's new online master of engineering management program aims to help by preparing experienced engineers with the business and technical skills they need to be effective managers of complex engineering projects. (more)
Five $5,000 awards will be given to qualified applicants to the Master of Engineering program at Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies. Awards will be credited toward the student's tuition. Selections will be based on previous academic performance, relevant industry experience, and quality of the submitted essay. Awards will be entirely merit-based. (more)
Penn State Great Valley will host two public screenings of the documentary "Food, Inc." in the Safeguard Scientifics Building, Musser Auditorium at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, and at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. (more)
Kathryn W. Jablokow, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Penn State University at Great Valley, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The Fellow grade is the highest elected grade of membership in ASME. Fellowship is conferred upon a member with at least 10 years of active engineering practice and who has made significant contributions to the profession. Jablokow is recognized as a leader in developing and implementing academic programs in creativity and problem solving. She is the recipient of the W.M. Keck Foundation's National Engineering Teaching Excellence Award. (more)
The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley and Anthony Aquilante's Gourmet Buffets have joined forces to host the September Lunch-In Focus, "Overcoming Reward Expectations in a Down Economy." The event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 in the Penn State Great Valley Safeguard Scientifics Building. This presentation is free, but registration is required. (more)
Penn State Great Valley has joined forces with Liberty Property Trust to launch the Farmers Market at Great Valley this fall. Starting Sept. 10, the market will be held at Penn State Great Valley from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through November. The fall market will feature a variety of seasonal produce including red peppers, melons, winter squashes and lettuces, to name a few. (more)
Penn State Great Valley recognizes that many teachers have considered graduate school but worry how to balance work and family while taking classes.
This fall, potential students are invited to take a Graduate School Test Drive on the evenings of Sept. 2 or 3. Guests will observe the first half of class, and then join professors and fellow students for pizza, networking, and program advising at the break. Courses in educational leadership, special education, curriculum and instruction, and instructional systems are available for preview. For a complete listing of classes and times, visit http://www.sgps.psu.edu/education. To register, call (610) 648-3237. (more)
Despite recent economic challenges, the Bureau of Labor Statistics continues to project an increasing demand for engineering managers over the next several years.
From 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the Main Building, Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies will hold a special presentation to help engineers discover what they need to know about management. (more)
Penn State's impact extends well beyond its teaching and research. In fact, Penn State is Pennsylvania's largest economic engine, generating more than $17 billion a year in overall economic impact and supporting more than 67,000 jobs. Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies was responsible for $76.4 million of that amount and nearly 368 jobs in the region.
In an independent report released April 23, data show that Penn State not only is fueling the growth of Pennsylvania by directly generating nearly $8.5 billion in economic impact but also influences an additional $8.7 billion through business services, research commercialization and the activities of alumni.
Penn State students overall spent more than $932 million in the Commonwealth in 2008 with Penn State Great Valley students contributing more than $18 million. Visitors to the Great Valley campus added more than $4.6 million to the region's economy. The full-service conference center makes Penn State Great Valley a visitor destination for cultural events, corporate training and networking in Chester County. (more)
Beginning this fall, Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies in Malvern will offer a master of engineering management (MEM) degree. The new 33-credit program will prepare students to solve management and technology problems -- leading technical personnel, fostering effective teams and managing engineering projects in a 21st century environment. (more)
