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Firefighters battled a controlled blaze on the tarmac at Penn State's University Park Airport on May 23 during a full-scale emergency exercise. The exercise was designed to provide real-time training and recertification for emergency response personnel from around the Centre Region.

University Park Airport Emergency Response Exercise

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

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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

Updates:
Penn State Promise

Board of Trustees launches new website

Faculty Senate recaps 2011-12 activity for Board of Trustees

Frazier provides update on Special Investigations Task Force

Board of Trustees meeting to be streamed live

Penn State donates more than $2.6 million to abuse prevention efforts

marcellusmarcellus Feed

Shale-gas development creates demand for environmental graduates

The College of Agricultural Sciences' Environment and Natural Resources Institute recently held a Marcellus Shale Info-Fest for students.
Friday, May 18, 2012

The Marcellus Shale natural gas play is having a significant impact on Pennsylvania's economy, and Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is helping to position students to benefit from associated employment opportunities.
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New publication traces water's journey through shale-gas production

A new, free publication offered by Penn State Extension examines how water is used and affected during production of natural gas from deep shale formations.
Friday, May 11, 2012

A new, free publication offered by Penn State Extension examines how water is used and affected during production of natural gas from deep shale formations.
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Study suggests shale-gas development causing rapid landscape change

The greatest amount of Marcellus Shale natural gas development falls within the Susquehanna River basin.
Friday, April 20, 2012

As the Marcellus natural-gas play unfolds in Pennsylvania, several trends are becoming increasingly clear, according to researchers at Penn State.

First, most of the development is occurring on private land, and the greatest amount of development falls within the Susquehanna River basin. Second, a regional approach to siting drilling infrastructure is needed to help minimize development in core forest and productive agricultural lands and to decrease the potential risk to waterways. (more)

Spring 2012 'CEO Conversations' series continues at Penn State Fayette

Thursday, April 05, 2012

Alan Armstrong, president and CEO of Williams Field Services, will close the spring 2012 series "CEO Conversations" at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus on Wednesday, April 18. This free event is open to the public and will be held in the Penn State Fayette campus' Community Center from noon to 1 p.m. (more)

Goddard Forum to examine oil, gas development impacts on forests

The conference, which focuses on protecting forests, will feature more than 30 speakers.
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Penn State's 2012 Goddard Forum, "Oil and Gas Development Impacts on Forested Ecosystems: Research and Management Challenges," will bring together scientists, managers, conservation organizations and industry representatives working with oil and gas development to share research results and management strategies. (more)

Webinars on March 15 and 22 to examine Pa.'s new gas-well impact fee

The webinars are aimed at two different audiences. The March 15 session is a broad overview for the public; the March 22 session is intended for local municipal officials.
Monday, March 12, 2012

Two Web-based, evening seminars presented by Penn State Extension, on March 15 and 22, will provide a detailed examination of the shale-gas impact fee legislation recently passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by the governor. (more)

Webinar to examine Marcellus development impacts on transportation

Thousands of trips made by water trucks, seismic trucks, drilling rigs and construction equipment to and from the Marcellus fields are having a serious impact on transportation patterns and road maintenance.
Friday, February 03, 2012

A Web-based seminar sponsored by Penn State Extension will examine how Marcellus shale natural-gas development in Pennsylvania is affecting transportation patterns in the state. (more)

Jan. 19 webinar to look at seismic testing with Marcellus gas play

A seismic testing, or thumper truck: now a common sight in Pennsylvania.
Thursday, January 12, 2012

A Web-based seminar sponsored by Penn State Extension will examine seismic testing associated with Marcellus gas development in Pennsylvania.
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Webinar to look at the impacts of Marcellus gas play on Pa. forestland

Friday, December 09, 2011

A Web-based seminar sponsored by Penn State Extension and the College of Agricultural Sciences will examine how Marcellus Shale natural-gas development is affecting forestland in Pennsylvania.
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Marcellus natural-gas presentation focuses on municipal experiences

The program will be offered at 12 locations across the state via video teleconference.
Friday, November 18, 2011

A presentation detailing how municipal governments are dealing with the Marcellus Shale natural-gas boom will be offered by Penn State Extension from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 6.
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