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
The Penn State Public Broadcasting (PSPB) production team responsible for "Courtside with Coquese," which offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation's top women's basketball programs, has been nominated for a 2012 College Sports Media Award. (more)
Richard Alley, the Evan Pugh Professor of Geosciences at Penn State, will be the host of three hours of programming on WPSU-TV on Earth Day, April 22. The premiere of two new installments of his "Earth: The Operators' Manual" series, focused on climate change and sustainable energy, will occur at 7 p.m., with the program "Energy Quest U.S.A.," and at 10:30 p.m., with "Powering the Planet." The new shows will be preceded by an encore of the original program, "Earth: The Operators' Manual," at 6 p.m. (more)
Members of the Penn State community will have the chance to learn more about Rodney Erickson, the 17th president of the University, and what he plans to achieve during his time in office. On the next program of "Conversations from Penn State," President Erickson will discuss his life before the presidency and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the University. The show will air on WPSU-FM on at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 and later that same day at 8:30 p.m. on WPSU-TV. (more)
Residents of Huntingdon County are invited to record an interview or conversation with someone who inspired or influenced them, or perhaps is a part of local history -- then preserve it for others to hear and enjoy. WPSU-FM, central Pennsylvania's NPR affiliate, will be hosting this local version of StoryCorps, a national oral history project that records extraordinary stories of ordinary people, preserving and sharing the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs. (more)
Set up your paints and easel, pull out your pastels and pencils, and grab your camera! "Art for the Airwaves," hosted by WPSU-FM, is supporting artistic expression by giving locals of all ages the chance to have their original artwork printed and dispersed as a limited-edition poster. (more)
WPSU is kicking off the new year with the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest for students in kindergarten through third grade. The contest is a national initiative designed to promote the advancement of children's reading skills through hands-on, active learning. Penn State Public Broadcasting has partnered with WQED in Pittsburgh and West Virginia Public Broadcasting to offer this contest to children across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The contest runs until Friday, April 6.
Go to http://www.writeonkids.org/ for information about the contest and the local enrichment opportunities offered in the WPSU viewing area. (more)
Penn State Public Broadcasting continues to offer high-quality local programming with "Conversations LIVE," a monthly, interactive call-in show that features hot topics and provocative guests for Central Pennsylvania viewers. WPSU host Patty Satalia will lead guests in lively debate about current subjects that affect residents of Pennsylvania. The program will air monthly on Thursdays at 9 p.m. on WPSU-TV.
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Tim Asinger, president of Kessel Construction in Bradford, Pa., has been appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Representatives for Penn State Public Broadcasting. (more)
An old, but familiar debate is resurfacing among politicians in Harrisburg: should state-run liquor stores be privatized? With compelling arguments for each side, this hot-button issue continues to be in the forefront of discussions across the state.
Penn State Public Broadcasting's Patty Satalia will explore the benefits and costs of privatizing liquor stores in Pennsylvania with panel members Dave DeSimone, Wendell Young and Jay Ostrich on "Conversations Live," an interactive call-in program.
The program will air at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, on WPSU-TV. (more)
The holiday season will be in full swing on Saturday, Dec. 10 when the Penn State School of Music choral group Essence of Joy and community choral group Essence 2 take the stage for WPSU's "Winterfest '11: Our Gift in Song" at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. Guests must be seated by 7:15 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at http://wpsu.org/events/winterfest online. (more)
