Friday, May 04, 2012
The Penn State Beaver Student Government Association (SGA) has announced election results for officers for the 2012-13 academic year. All officers will be sophomores in the fall. Election results for class representatives will be announced prior to the start of the fall semester. The election results are as follows: Je Qa Powe, president; Dora Tweneboah, vice president; Angelique Matthews, secretary; and Jon Lach, treasurer. For information about the SGA, contact the Office of Student Affairs at dxt24@psu.edu or 724-773-3951.
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Friday, May 04, 2012
The Penn State Board of Trustees Friday (May 4) held its regular bimonthly meeting at the University Park campus. The meeting opened with remarks from University President Rodney Erickson, who noted the University's upcoming commencement activities and shared Admissions and Development news, including a young alumnus who endowed a scholarship for student entrepreneurs. He congratulated several students, student organizations, trustees and faculty for their honors and achievements. These include the work of a recent alumnus and graduating Schreyer scholar, who created a simple, award-winning device called a Tippy Tap that is greatly benefiting public health in rural Africa. He also recognized faculty members who have been honored by the University as Evan Pugh professors and Penn State laureates, and by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation with fellowships. (more)
Friday, March 16, 2012
The Penn State Board of Trustees Friday (March 16) held its regular bi-monthly meeting at the University Fitness and Conference Center on the campus of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The meeting opened with remarks from University President Rodney Erickson, who discussed the outlook for appropriations to the University from the Commonwealth and his recent appearances before the House and Senate appropriation committees. He also recognized THON's record-breaking year and discussed research advances, student, faculty and athletics achievements, and University development and alumni news. (more)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Penn State's University Faculty Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 24, voted against two motions related to the University's Board of Trustees. Senators voted against a motion to form a special committee with a majority of members who are independent of the University that would have investigated the Board of Trustees' oversight role. The Senate also voted against a vote of no confidence in the board. (more)
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Penn State Board of Trustees met Friday (Jan. 20) at the Nittany Lion Inn on the University Park campus and opened the meeting with remarks from Penn State President Rodney Erickson. (more)
Monday, November 14, 2011
Nov. 14, 2011 -- This past week has tested the character and resilience of the Penn State community in ways we never could have imagined. Many of you shared my shock and surprise as the reports unfolded. Yet, after this past weekend, I just want to take a moment to tell all of you how proud I am. Our students and athletes, in particular, demonstrated the best of what it means to be a Penn Stater.
On Friday night, our students organized a candlelight vigil for the victims of abuse, and thousands came to express their concern and resolve. It was a meaningful and deeply moving way to show support.
At the Penn State-Nebraska football game on Saturday, tens of thousands of fans supported the Blue Out, a solemn moment of silence, as well as many other efforts to raise awareness and money for this very serious issue.
On the field, the football players demonstrated a level of maturity and determination that was an inspiration. The athletes from both teams came together at midfield in unity, respect and prayer for the victims. Then they played their hearts out. It was remarkable in so many ways.
Thank you for coming together as a community.
Today, we are back to class and the business of running this University. I urge you to refocus on your educational goals and remain mindful of the five promises I have made to the Penn State community as we move forward. Collectively, we need to show the nation and world that Penn State cares, and that Penn State is a community of individuals committed to moving forward with a shared sense of purpose.
If you have not yet seen the five promises, I will share them below.
Again, thank you for your support and the kind words I have heard from so many people. It gives me the confidence to know that together we are moving in the right direction.
My Promise to the Penn State Community
1) I will reinforce to the entire Penn State community the moral imperative of doing the right thing -- the first time, every time.
-- We will revisit all standards, policies and programs to ensure they meet not only the law, but Penn State's standard. To oversee this effort, I will appoint an ethics officer who will report directly to me.
-- I ask for the support of the entire Penn State community to work together to reorient our culture. Never again should anyone at Penn State feel scared to do the right thing. My door will always be open.
2) As I lead by example, I will expect no less of others.
-- I will ensure proper governance and oversight exists across the entire University, including Intercollegiate Athletics.
3) Penn State is committed to transparency to the fullest extent possible given the ongoing investigations.
-- I encourage dialogue with students, faculty, alumni and other members of the Penn State community.
4) We will be respectful and sensitive to the victims and their families. We will seek appropriate ways to foster healing and raise broader awareness of the issue of sexual abuse.
5) My administration will provide whatever resources, access and information are needed to support the special committee's investigation. I pledge to take immediate action based on its findings.
Rodney Erickson (more)
Friday, August 26, 2011
Robert Roberts, associate professor of food science in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, recently assumed the role of president of the American Dairy Science Association. (more)
Friday, July 01, 2011
The Big Ten Conference office announced that Indiana University President Michael McRobbie will begin his second year as the chair of the Council of Presidents/Chancellors (COP/C). McRobbie will be joined on the COP/C Executive Committee for the 2011-12 academic year by University of Iowa President Sally Mason as vice chair, along with two past chairs in Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon and Penn State University President Graham Spanier. These four individuals will also serve as the Executive/Compensation Committee for the Big Ten Conference. (more)
Monday, May 09, 2011
Penn State President Graham Spanier has approved the appointment of three community members to the 2011-12 Penn State Beaver Advisory Board.
New members are David W. Robbins, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, Crucible Materials Corporation; Donald E. Sheffield, education consultant, president of TAME Inc. and Penn State affiliate professor of education; and I. David Atcheson, owner, Atcheson Oral Surgery.
The 2011-12 Advisory Board officers are John J. Feraco, manufacturing team leader, NOVA Chemicals, Inc., president; Nick Andrews, president and owner, Andrews Industrial Controls, president-elect; Arlene Bell, director of community health services, Heritage Valley Health System, vice president; and Beaver Chancellor Gary Keefer, secretary. (more)
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Penn State officials hope to keep tuition increases for 2011-12 very moderate, despite a potentially significant cut to the University's appropriation from the Commonwealth, President Graham Spanier said Thursday (April 28) speaking to the University Faculty Senate. "We are determined that this tuition increase will not be unusual, despite the unusual challenge with which we are faced," Spanier said. "If we can, we want to make it the typical increase students expect in a normal year." (more)
