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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Children's Hospital receives additional $3 million from Lebanon couple

Monday, November 23, 2009

Edward H. and Jeanne Donlevy Arnold of Lebanon recently announced an additional commitment of $3 million to support the building of a freestanding Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital on the grounds of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Combined with their previous gifts, the Arnolds' support of the building project now exceeds $8 million. (more)

Children's Hospital introduces 'the Cub's Eye' as communications tool

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital has a new member of the family-centered care team: The Cub's Eye. This new addition is a 40-inch flat screen LCD monitor that can be found in the rotunda of the seventh floor across from the nurses' station. The idea for the Cub's Eye came from a meeting with the Children's Hospital Family Advisory Council.

Similar to the Lion's Eye (monitors providing information throughout first floor of the Medical Center), the Cub's Eye is a new tool and has been put in place to better communicate information about the Children's Hospital to visitors and patients. (more)

Children's Miracle Network Miracle Ball to take place Nov. 21

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Everyone is invited to celebrate 25 years of miracles at Children's Miracle Network and Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital at the annual Miracle Ball on Saturday, Nov. 21 at The HERSHEY Lodge. The silver anniversary-themed event begins at 6 p.m., with a reception, silent auction and entertainment provided by The Kelly Meashey Band. (more)

Penn State Hershey breaks ground for new Children's Hospital

Harold L. Paz, chief executive officer of Penn State Hershey Medical Center, senior vice president for health affairs at Penn State, and dean of the Penn State College of Medicine; and Gov. Edward G. Rendell arrive at the groundbreaking for the freestanding Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. For more photos, click on the image above.
Friday, November 13, 2009

On Nov. 13, Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital celebrated the groundbreaking for its new 252,000-square-foot, five-story facility with the announcement of major funding commitments from private donors and state government, as well as a festive groundbreaking ceremony attended by several hundred patients, contributors and staff. For photos, visit http://live.psu.edu/stilllife/2182 online. (more)