As more and more people look to social media outlets for up-to-the-minute information about topics relevant to them, traditional media outlets, like newspapers, also are harnessing the technologies to stay connected to their readers. Penn State Lehigh Valley's campus newspaper, State of the Valley, recently joined the digital conversation with a regular blog feature and Twitter account. (more)
The goal of all surgical intervention is to allow patients to have a procedure completed in the best way that will optimize and improve their health. One of the emerging methods to achieve decreased pain with surgery, minimal blood loss, fewer complications, shorter hospital stay, faster return to activities of daily living and improved patient satisfaction is through minimally invasive surgical techniques. The idea of minimally invasive surgery is to be able to perform many types of surgical procedures through small incisions. Robotic technology is one way that we are accomplishing this goal. Additionally, complex procedures can now be performed with a minimally invasive approach through skilled surgeons using robotic technology, all accomplished with an outpatient or short hospital stay. (more)
The Billy Bauer Band will perform from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on March 23, in the auditorium (room 135) at the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus in Center Valley. This event is sponsored by Student Affairs, and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Cindy Nguyen at 610-285-5042 or e-mail ctn109@psu.edu. (more)
Penn State Lehigh Valley athletics is offering intramural basketball and volleyball from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 29 (no games April 1). These intramurals are held at Southern Lehigh High School Gymnasium, 5880 Main St., Center Valley, Pa. Intramural sports are open to all students, faculty and staff. For more information, visit www.lv.psu.edu/athletics, or contact Rich Fatzinger at rwf10@psu.edu. (more)
The new fitness center at the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus in Center Valley will officially open on March 22. The facility will offer cardio and weight room equipment as well as a room for group fitness and aerobics classes. Fitness center hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. (more)
Madlyn L. Hanes, chancellor and professor of education at Penn State Harrisburg, will become the next vice president for Commonwealth Campuses at Penn State. Hanes will replace John J. Romano, who is retiring June 30 after 42 years of service to the University. (See http://live.psu.edu/story/43368 online.) Pending approval from the Board of Trustees, she will begin her position July 1. (more)
Studies have shown that people who understand health instructions make fewer mistakes when they take their medicine or prepare for a medical procedure. They also may get well sooner or be able to better manage a chronic health condition. The theme of this year's National Patient Safety Awareness Week, which is observed from March 7 to 13, is "Let's Talk: Healthy Conversations for Safer Health Care." (more)
The Office of Student Affairs at Penn State Lehigh Valley is holding a luncheon highlighting March as Women's History Month at 12:15 p.m. on March 16. The event, open to students, faculty and staff, will feature guest speakers and will allow the campus community to honor the women who make a difference in their own lives. (more)
Jacqueline McLaughlin, associate professor of biology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, is a recipient of this year's International Women's Day Spirit of Internationalization Award, given by Penn State's University Office of Global Programs (UOGP). McLaughlin will be recognized at UOGP's third annual breakfast celebration of International Women's Day, to be held at 8:30 a.m. on March 16, in Heritage Hall at the HUB-Robeson Center on Penn State's University Park campus. (more)
Penn State Lehigh Valley students and members of the Student Affairs staff will host a smoke-free campus kickoff event on March 15, at the campus in Center Valley. The event is meant to inform the campus community that Penn State Lehigh Valley is a smoke-free campus and will include giveaways of T-shirts and policy awareness materials for students. For more information, contact student affairs at 610-285-5042 or ctn109@psu.edu. (more)
