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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

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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

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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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Free webinar on public and private company acquisitions

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

The Penn State Law Review will hold a webinar of its symposium titled "The Deal Lawyers' Guide to Public and Private Company Acquisitions" on Nov. 18. The webinar will feature two sessions -- one on private company acquisition and one on public company acquisition. (more)

Webinar to look at natural gas development's effect on agriculture

Gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation is having an effect on agriculture in Pennsylvania.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

A Web-based seminar sponsored by Penn State Extension will examine how Marcellus Shale natural-gas development is affecting agriculture in Pennsylvania. (more)

Oct. 20 webinar to look at natural-gas compression in pipeline systems

A natural-gas compressor station.
Friday, October 14, 2011

Penn State Extension will sponsor a Web-based seminar at 1 p.m. on Oct. 20 that will examine the need for and performance of compressor stations in natural-gas pipeline delivery systems.
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Webinars will focus on business opportunities related to Marcellus gas

The Marcellus Shale formation deep underground -- and the natural gas it holds -- represents a huge economic engine for Pennsylvania.
Thursday, August 18, 2011

A series of Web-based seminars aimed at helping local businesses prosper from natural-gas drilling and development will be offered this fall by Penn State Extension's Marcellus Educational Consortium.
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Aug. 25 webinar to examine effect of Marcellus gas activity on habitat

Margaret Brittingham, professor of wildlife resources in the College of Agricultural Sciences.
Thursday, August 11, 2011

As the Marcellus natural-gas boom has reverberated around Pennsylvania, residents and scientists alike have expressed concern about the impact extensive drilling and associated infrastructure development is having on wildlife habitat. A Web-based seminar presented by Penn State Extension will offer a look at the latest information on the subject. Titled, "A Research Update on the Effects of Marcellus Shale Drilling on Wildlife Habitat," the one-hour session will take place at 1 p.m. on Aug. 25.

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July 21 webinar to focus on natural gas pipelines

The type of pipeline -- whether it’s a gathering line or a much larger interstate transmission line -- determines how much surface disturbance takes place.
Friday, July 08, 2011

A Web-based seminar to be presented by Penn State Extension July 21 will explore pipeline development and regulation in regions of the state being intensely affected by drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale formation. (more)

Webinar on Marcellus Shale natural-gas trends offered on April 21

The webinar on April 21 will cover the latest trends in Marcellus shale gas-drillig leases, royalties and production.
Friday, April 08, 2011

The latest trends in Marcellus Shale natural-gas leases, royalties and production will be discussed by experts in a Web-based seminar April 21, sponsored by Penn State Extension. (more)

Analysis of Marcellus Shale gas tax issues offered in Feb. 16 webinar

Mike Jacobson, associate professor of forest resources at Penn State
Friday, February 04, 2011

An online seminar offered by Penn State Cooperative Extension at 1 p.m. on Feb. 16 will cover what Pennsylvania residents who benefit financially from natural-gas wells on their properties need to know about tax implications.
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