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Penn State laureate, School of Music host high school singers

Penn State laureate, School of Music host high school singers

November 18, 2009

Virsky Ukrainian Dance Company performs at Eisenhower

Virsky Ukrainian Dance Company performs at Eisenhower

November 17, 2009

Students to present major Disney production For The Kids

Students to present major Disney production For The Kids

November 16, 2009

Penn State celebrates Senior Day

Penn State celebrates Senior Day

November 14, 2009

Hershey breaks ground for Children's Hospital

Hershey breaks ground for Children's Hospital

November 13, 2009

Kronos Quartet performs at Eisenhower Auditorium

Kronos Quartet performs at Eisenhower Auditorium

November 10, 2009

Rally in the Valley excites fans

Rally in the Valley excites fans

November 6, 2009

Students capture fall at University Park

Students capture fall at University Park

November 5, 2009

Penn State Greeks strut their Broadway stuff

Penn State Greeks strut their Broadway stuff

November 1, 2009

THON 5K draws thousands

THON 5K draws thousands

November 1, 2009

Featured Video

2009 State of the University Address

2009 State of the University Address

Poultry science professor shares turkey news

Poultry science professor shares turkey news

Penn State Solar Decathlon 2009, part two: Natural Fusion goes to Washington

Penn State Solar Decathlon 2009, part two: Natural Fusion goes to Washington

Natural Fusion, Penn State's Solar Decathlon Team 2009

Natural Fusion, Penn State's Solar Decathlon Team 2009

Behind the scenes with the stadium concessions team

Behind the scenes with the stadium concessions team

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes and On the Air

Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes and On the Air

Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes: Video Board

Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes: Video Board

Video gives students sneak peek at new campus location

Video gives students sneak peek at new campus location

Historic Old Main Bell removed from tower for restoration and display

Historic Old Main Bell removed from tower for restoration and display

ShenangoShenango Feed

Probing Question: What is a heritage turkey?

Probing Question: What is a heritage turkey?
Thursday, November 19, 2009

With the trend in locally raised food, the "heritage turkey" is experiencing a surge in popularity. R. Michael Hulet, associate professor of poultry science at Penn State, said many of these colorful birds (with equally colorful names such as Black Spanish, Bourbon Red, and Slate) are the commercially-bred turkeys of yesteryear. Heritage turkeys are a niche market, and "they are expensive to grow, because they don't produce as much meat per feed," said Hulet. "They allow local producers to diversify what they farm, and people say that, because they take longer to grow, there's a little more texture and 'turkey-ish' taste to the meat." (more)

Video: Poultry science professor shares turkey news

Video: Poultry science professor shares turkey news
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

It's Mike Hulet's job to talk turkeys, whether to students at Penn State's Poultry Education and Research Center or to poultry growers across Pennsylvania, one of the nation's top poultry-producing states. The associate professor of poultry science shared insights into emerging research and answers to frequently asked questions about what was almost America's national bird, and still is a central part of our nation's Thanksgiving traditions. (more)

The Medical Minute: Great American Smokeout 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Nov. 19 is this year's Great American Smokeout. Since the Surgeon General identified the dangers of smoking, Americans have gradually quit, yet about 1 in 5 Americans still smoke. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that about 4,000 young adolescents start smoking every day and 6 percent of middle school students are smokers. If ever there were a time to think about quitting smoking, it's now. (more)

Thoughtful words help fighting couples stay fit

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Couples who bring thoughtful words to a fight release lower amounts of stress-related proteins, suggesting that rational communication between partners can ease the impact of marital conflict on the immune system. "Previous research has shown that couples who are hostile to each other show health impairments and are at greater risk of disease," said Jennifer Graham, Penn State assistant professor of biobehavioral health. "We wanted to know if couples who use thoughtfulness and reasoning in the midst of a fight incur potential health benefits." (more)

Friedrich joins Penn State Shenango as career services coordinator

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Heidi Friedrich was recently hired as the campus career services coordinator. In her new position, she is responsible for organizing workshops on career exploration and professional development and preparing students for the job search process. She is also responsible for providing students with insight into what types of careers can be attained with various majors and how to locate and gain employment with sought after employers.
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Shenango hires admissions enrollment services representative

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Marian Hargrave joined the Penn State Shenango admissions staff this past summer as an enrollment services representative. Hargrave is responsible for assisting with financial aid matters, organizing special events, and working with prospective adult students to guide them through the Shenango admissions process. She is presently serving on the campus Diversity Committee and, most recently, served on its search committee for a career services coordinator.

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Shenango professor heads to Singapore as a Fulbright scholar grantee

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Philip Nash, associate professor of history at Penn State Shenango, has been selected as a Fulbright scholar grantee to Singapore by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. During his six months in Singapore (spring semester 2010), Nash will teach US History at the National University of Singapore. In addition to teaching, Nash will conduct research on the pedagogy of Singapore in World War II. "Singapore has fascinated me for almost two decades, ever since I began dating and then married a Singaporean," stated Nash. "I can think of no better way in which to become more thoroughly acquainted with Singapore than to spend an extended period sharing my great love of history with some of its college students, while also conducting historical research there."
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Probing Question: Is forensic science on TV accurate?

Probing Question: Is forensic science on TV accurate?
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The shows' bizarre murder methods, weapons, and plots are far-fetched,
says Robert Shaler, director of Penn State's forensic science program.
For students interested in a career in crime scene investigation,
Shaler recommends studying science and mathematics. (more)

The Medical Minute: November is Diabetes Month

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

About 23.6 million Americans have diabetes and another 54 million are at risk to develop the disease. As these numbers continue to increase, Diabetes Awareness Month, observed throughout November, is more important than ever. Diabetes, a disease in which the body can't regulate the amount of sugar in the blood, currently affects about 8 percent of the population, a number that is increasing rapidly, according to this week's edition of The Medical Minute, a service of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. (more)

Penn State and USA Today launch new online initiative

Monday, November 09, 2009

On Nov. 9, USA Today -- the nation's top-selling newspaper -- in cooperation with Penn State launched a new e-Edition for Penn State students as part of the University's continuing mission to promote newspaper reading as a way of integrating real world with classroom study. Since 1997, Penn State has had a readership program in place -- the first of its kind in the nation and a model for more than 500 collegiate readership programs nationwide. (more)