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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

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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

StudentStudent Feed

Fact or fiction: Does turkey tryptophan really make you tired?

Friday, November 20, 2009

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. All the signs are there: the trees are bare, there's a chill in the air and grocery lists are as long as the crowded checkout lines in the food stores. Turkeys are flying off the shelves -- well, not literally -- frozen or fresh, that is. It's time to get out grandma's china. It's time for family, friends, too much turkey and afternoon naps.

So is it true that naps and turkey go together? It is commonly said that eating too much of it causes drowsiness due to the high levels of tryptophan found in the meat. However, according to Leah Devlin, division head of science and engineering and interim assistant dean of Academic Affairs at Penn State Abington, the "I-can't-do-the-dishes-because-I'm-too-tired" excuse is more myth than truth. (more)

History of Nittany Lion mascot chronicled in WPSU film

History of Nittany Lion mascot chronicled in WPSU film
Friday, November 20, 2009

The Nittany Lion Mascot is more than the symbol of Penn State athletics. The Lion is an ambassador who makes more than 250 appearances each year, and only half of them are at sporting events. The rich history of the Lion, and how the mascot is selected, is the focus of "Heart of the Lion," a new documentary produced by Penn State Public Broadcasting.

The show will debut on WPSU-TV at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, as part of the December pledge drive. It will re-air several times throughout the winter months. Check local listings for dates and times. (more)

Central delivery program helps keep big rigs off campus

Central delivery program helps keep big rigs off campus
Thursday, November 19, 2009

t has been almost three years since Finance & Business created Central Distribution Services (CDS) to keep large delivery trucks from navigating through core campus roads. Since then, its list of participating carriers has grown exponentially, and the University Park campus is a quieter, safer place because of it. (more)

Energy guidelines: Unplug or power down for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

University rates for electricity have doubled in the past year and Penn State now pays $24 million per year to power University Park. The University is asking all students and employees to help conserve resources over Thanksgiving break. (more)

University Libraries seeks comment on Web redesign

University Libraries seeks comment on Web redesign
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The University Libraries will launch redesigned Web pages in 2010, and want faculty, students and others to comment on two possible design choices to create a product suited to user needs. They want to know which design is the most appealing, best represents the Libraries, and most importantly, makes information easier to find. (more)

Libraries to operate on modified schedule during Thanksgiving break

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

During Thanksgiving break, the University Park Libraries will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22. They will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday Nov. 23 to Wednesday, Nov. 25. The Libraries will then close for Thanksgiving and reopen on Sunday, Nov. 29, at noon, when the regular fall semester schedule resumes. All University Park branch libraries and the "study all night" area in the ground and first floors of Pattee Library, west, will follow this schedule. (more)

Trash to Treasure donations accepted starting Dec. 7

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

As they pack for winter break, students may find items in their rooms that they no longer want. Rather then taking the items home or throwing them away, students can be environmental and donate their gently used, unwanted items to theTrash to Treasure winter sale.

Donation bins will be set up in the residence halls from Dec. 7 to 18, and any student who lives on campus can donate items like furniture, clothes, bedding and electronics. More details about where to drop off donations will be posted in the residence halls in the coming weeks. (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)

Become a fan of Penn State Career Services

Monday, November 16, 2009

Penn State Career Services recently created a Facebook fan page that will inform students, faculty, and staff of upcoming events and the various services and resources available to them. The fan page will feature photos from workshops, article postings, NACE statistics, and various tips of the day from Career Services. To become a fan of Penn State Career Services, visit http://www.facebook.com/PSUCareerServices. (more)

Penn State College of Education names student marshal

Penn State College of Education names student marshal
Monday, November 16, 2009

Penn State's College of Education has named Patrick O'Brien of Bethel Park, Pa., student marshal for this fall's graduating class. Graduating with a 4.00 grade-point average, O'Brien will carry the College banner and be the first to receive his College of Education diploma at commencement in December. (more)