Video: PSU conference gets to the bottom of mining safety
Many would agree that mining comes with some level of danger, but new technology is making working conditions safer than ever, according to experts. (more)
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University Park Airport Emergency Response Exercise
Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012
Spring commencement 2012 under way
Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together
Finals Week Spring Semester 2012
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
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Natural gas as a transportation fuel the topic of conference
A one-day conference in Lehigh County, sponsored by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, will provide a comprehensive overview of using natural gas as a transportation fuel in Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region.
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'Coaching and Mentoring for Leaders' is topic of May conference
Tuesday, April 24, 2012Penn State Lehigh Valley Continuing Education is offering a new one-day conference aimed at business leaders. "Best Practices in the Workplace: Coaching and Mentoring for Leaders" will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 19, at the campus in Center Valley. Registration begins at 8 a.m. (more)
Video: Laughter might be the best medicine for workplace stress
Studies show that 40 percent of Americans find their jobs extremely or very stressful. That percentage might be even higher for nurses. But some experts say there is a remedy for all of that stress: laughter. To watch this story, visit http://live.psu.edu/youtube/kucvpTsOpzE online. (more)
Conference to focus on 'Corporate Innovation and Venture Capital'
Wednesday, April 04, 2012Angel investors, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs will convene at Penn State on April 20 for the fourth annual Nittany Lion Early Stage Venture Capital Conference. The agenda will include three panel discussions focused on what to expect when starting a business, the importance of intellectual property in valuation, and the role of corporate venture capital in innovation. The conference begins with a breakfast reception at 8 a.m. at the Nittany Lion Inn on Penn State's University Park campus. A complete list of panelists, the conference agenda, and registration information are available online at www.smeal.psu.edu/ventureconference. (more)
Penn State conference on Woody Guthrie seeking presentation ideas
Penn State, in partnership with The GRAMMY Museum and the Woody Guthrie Foundation, will be one of four universities hosting a centennial event honoring the music legend. Woody@100, Woody's Legacy to Working Men and Women, will take place Sept. 7-9, at various locations across Penn State's University Park campus. The conference has issued a call for papers on Guthrie. (more)
Smeal to host conference celebrating 'powerful women' in business
Wednesday, March 28, 2012The Penn State Smeal College of Business is hosting a conference in April to bring together women students, alumnae, and businesswomen for networking, professional development, and a celebration of women in business. Powerful Women Paving the Way, an annual conference hosted by Penn State Women in Business, will be held on Penn State's University Park campus on April 19 and 20. The event is open to the public and attendees must register online by April 13. The cost is $99 ($30 for Penn State undergraduate students). (more)
Conference to explore importance of weatherproofing supply chains
Foreign and domestic transportation of goods can sometimes be disrupted by unpredictable weather. But companies that are proactive can minimize the effects of Mother Nature's intentions. "Weatherproofing Your Supply Chain" is one of the issues that will be discussed at the 22nd Annual R. Hadly Waters Supply Chain Symposium, April 18-19, at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel on Penn State's University Park campus. (more)
Students visit Navajo Nation and Berlin over spring break
Friday, March 23, 2012During the recent spring break, eight Penn State Beaver students, faculty and staff traveled to Tuba City, Arizona, where they lived and worked with the Navajo Nation while a second group of students and faculty gave a presentation at an international conference in Berlin.
For information about the Arizona trip, contact Schreck at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947. To learn more about the Berlin conference, contact Wijekumar at kxw190@psu.edu or 724-773-3814. (more)
Informational conferences for veterans set in York and Lancaster
Thursday, March 22, 2012Penn State York and Penn State,The Lancaster Center are offering a free informational conference, Duty to Degree: Informational Conference for Veterans, on Saturday, April 14 in York, and Saturday, April 21 in Lancaster. The program is designed for veterans interested in learning more about their military benefits and the educational opportunities available.
Topics to be covered at each conference include benefits, financial aid, academic choice, career information, and admission options. Attendees can also meet with veterans who have successfully managed the challenges of becoming successful students and the graduates who have gone on to fulfilling careers. (more)