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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

HersheyHershey 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)

Molecular medicine student presents at NIH research symposium

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Sandra Chapman, a Penn State College of Medicine student completing her doctoral degree in molecular medicine at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was one of only three oral presenters at the Sixth Annual NIH Graduate Student Research Symposium on Nov. 10. This event allows graduate students to showcase their research to the entire NIH community and received nearly 100 abstracts this year. Chapman's research involves the transcriptional regulation of the human papilloma-virus (HPV). While working at the NIH, she also has been involved with the Graduate Student Council and co-founded a Science Policy Discussion Club. (more)

Interim chair of psychiatry named at Hershey Medical Center

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Dr. Alan Gelenberg has accepted the position of professor and interim chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, effective Jan. 1, 2010. Gelenberg received his bachelor's degree from Columbia University and his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. After an internship in internal medicine, he completed his residency in psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was professor and head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona for 18 years and is currently clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin, as well as president and CEO of Healthcare Technology Systems. Since 1987, he has served as editor-in-chief of theJournal of Clinical Psychiatry and has authored more than 200 scientific articles, editorials and book chapters, including manuscripts in the Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. (more)

Student receives scholarship from Dauphin County Medical Society

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Irina S. Filatova, a third-year student at Penn State College of Medicine, is this year's recipient of the $1,500 Scott A. Gunder, MD, DCMS Presidential Scholarship from the Dauphin County Medical Society (DCMS). An award presentation was held in September. Filatova confirmed her passion for medicine as a college sophomore at Messiah College, when she participated in the Primary Care Scholars Program. Filatova's first patient encounter was a difficult and emotional experience; however, as she interacted with the patient she came to the conclusion that she would go to medical school so that she could help people like this woman. (more)

Children's Hospital introduces 'the Cub's Eye' as communications tool

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital has a new member of the family-centered care team: The Cub's Eye. This new addition is a 40-inch flat screen LCD monitor that can be found in the rotunda of the seventh floor across from the nurses' station. The idea for the Cub's Eye came from a meeting with the Children's Hospital Family Advisory Council.

Similar to the Lion's Eye (monitors providing information throughout first floor of the Medical Center), the Cub's Eye is a new tool and has been put in place to better communicate information about the Children's Hospital to visitors and patients. (more)

Children's Miracle Network Miracle Ball to take place Nov. 21

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Everyone is invited to celebrate 25 years of miracles at Children's Miracle Network and Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital at the annual Miracle Ball on Saturday, Nov. 21 at The HERSHEY Lodge. The silver anniversary-themed event begins at 6 p.m., with a reception, silent auction and entertainment provided by The Kelly Meashey Band. (more)

The Four Diamonds Fund releases 2008-09 annual report

The Four Diamonds Fund releases 2008-09 annual report
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

The Penn State Hershey Four Diamonds Fund, founded in 1972 by Charles and Irma Millard after their son Christopher lost his battle with childhood cancer, recently released its 2008-09 annual report. Highlights include total donations of nearly $9.5 million, with nearly $7.5 million raised through Penn State's Dance Marathon. The Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital saw 527 pediatric oncology patients throughout the year, including 75 new patients. (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)

Penn State Hershey breaks ground for new Children's Hospital

Penn State Hershey breaks ground for new Children's Hospital
Friday, November 13, 2009

On Nov. 13, Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital celebrated the groundbreaking for its new 252,000-square-foot, five-story facility with the announcement of major funding commitments from private donors and state government, as well as a festive groundbreaking ceremony attended by several hundred patients, contributors and staff. For photos, visit http://live.psu.edu/stilllife/2182 online. (more)

New director to discuss patient-physician communication

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Join Dr. Paul Haidet, director of medical education research, for the next Penn State Hershey Humanities First Fridays lecture at noon on Nov. 13, in the hospital auditorium at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Haidet, a graduate of the Penn State College of Medicine, will discuss the important aspects of improvisation and patient-physician communication. (more)