Still Life
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
Security Magazine, a publication for those who manage enterprise risk and security, has recognized Penn State President Graham B. Spanier as Security Executive of the Year. The magazine recognized Spanier for his work to open doors of communication and understanding among academia, industry and many government agencies. (more)
Bicycle thefts are on the rise at University Park. Bikes reported as stolen to University Police have risen from 103 in 2008 to 126 in 2009 to 140 through mid-October 2010. University Police and Transportation Services would like to remind bike riders of several security and safety measures they should take while on campus. (more)
What issues do stadium designers look at from the ground up, and how do today's rowdy fans and post-9/11 security concerns affect structural decisions and game-day operations? This Monday's noontime "Expert Opinion with Graham Spanier" show on the Big Ten Network aims to find out. Watch a preview at http://live.psu.edu/youtube/ckZmFxcQJmk online. Read the full story for details about the guests as well as a lineup of upcoming shows, including two exclusive topics. (more)
Penn State's Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute has received an award of up to $7 million from the U.S. Department of State to enhance the security of U.S. embassies and other facilities overseas through research and development related to anti-ram barrier protection systems. (more)
How do women benefit from playing collegiate sports, and what challenges have athletes, coaches and reporters faced since Title IX was enacted in 1972 through the present day? What issues do stadium designers look at from the ground up, and how do today's rowdy fans and post-9/11 security concerns affect structural decisions and game-day operations? Two noontime "Expert Opinion with Graham Spanier" shows on the Big Ten Network aim to find out. (more)
In efforts that will increase security and emergency response capabilities on the University Park campus, Penn State's Office of Physical Plant is in the process of replacing outdated fire alarms and installing emergency elevator phones in buildings across campus, the University's Board of Trustees learned Friday (Sept. 17). (more)
As part of its efforts for preparedness in a wide range of potential campus security issues, Penn State's University Police will be conducting an emergency response exercise from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday (May 11) through Thursday (May 13) in and around the Business Building on the University Park campus. Members of the community should not be alarmed by the police activity and simulated security exercises in the area. The effort is being filmed by Penn State Public Broadcasting for future training purposes. (more)
Fraudulent e-mails that appear to be coming from University locations such as administrator@psu.edu, webmail@psu.edu and helpdesk@psu.edu continue to be sent to Penn State faculty, staff and students. These e-mails, which ask recipients to provide their individual user ID and password, are part of a variety of dangerous phishing scams, which have targeted all colleges and universities since 2008. The e-mail messages are NOT sent by administrative offices at Penn State. Do not reply to these messages, as they are not legitimate and could lead to the compromise of your access account, your computer or your data. ITS strongly recommends that the messages be deleted. Anyone who already has replied to one of these fraudulent messages should contact Security Operations and Services (SOS) at 814-863-9533. (more)
Students and faculty from all disciplines are invited to attend a reception on Dec. 9, to learn about opportunities available with Penn State's Strategic and Global Security Program, part of the University's designation as an Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence. The reception will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. in Reese's Cafe, located on the second floor of the IST Building. Interested faculty and students can learn more about funding opportunities, research partnerships and internships with federal intelligence organizations. (more)
Due to the Department of Homeland Security alerts issued Monday (Sept. 21) to stadiums, hotels and other venues, Penn State wants fans to know that security measures will be enhanced for the remainder of the football season. Penn State Athletics is asking fans to come to the Beaver Stadium gates at least 30 minutes earlier than usual in order to be in their seats by kick off. (more)
