PENN STATE’S 2000-2001 BUDGET IS ON THE WEB
Penn State’s 2000-2001 Operating Budget that was distributed to the Board of Trustees at their July meeting, is now available on the Web. Also available are the slide presentations on the Operating Budget given by President Spanier and on the Educational Policy Presentation given by Executive Vice President and Provost Rodney Erickson and Senior Vice President for Finance and Business/Treasurer Gary Schultz. For these and more, go to http://www.budget.psu.edu/openbudget/budgetpresentation.asp
CORRECTION: GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT IS 2 P.M.
Yesterday’s Newswire had a short on summer commencement, but the time for The Graduate School commencement was incorrect. Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Bryce Jordan Center and The Graduate School ceremonies will begin at ** 2 p.m. ** in Eisenhower Auditorium, both on Saturday, Aug. 5. We regret the error.
SMALL TALK: SWIMMERS’ SMILES
If your water-loving youngsters spend endless hours frolicking in the pool every day, keep a close eye on their teeth. They could be at risk for a brown discoloration dentists call swimmer’s calculus. In a study of 156 swimmers, ages 6 to 18, who spent six hours or more a day in the water, dentists found that 58 percent experienced staining. They attribute the condition to the swimmer’s saliva being combined with the chemicals commonly used in swimming pools. Their advice for keeping youngsters’ teeth pearly white: Be sure to schedule more frequent dental cleanings during swimming season.
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GIFT TO ABINGTON BY BAR MITZVAH BOY HONORS FATHER
When most Jewish boys reach 13 years of age, they go through a rigorous Bar Mitzvah ceremony to show that they are ready to accept the obligations of the Ten Commandments. Though highly symbolic, the Bar Mitzvah marks the traditional transition from boyhood to manhood. For Matt Arkans, a 14-year-old from Huntingdon Valley, that maturation process began eight years ago with the unfortunate death of his father. Last October, when Matt finally reached his Bar Mitzvah, he showed that he did possess wisdom beyond his years. Instead of spending all his Bar Mitzvah bounty on a go-cart or trip to Disney World, Matt decided to honor the memory of his father, a Penn State graduate. This fall, Matt will make a $1,000 contribution to Penn State Abington campus, becoming one of the youngest donors in the history of the University. His mother Barbara recently continued her post-secondary studies at Penn State Abington and Matt says he would like to study veterinary medicine at Penn State when he gets a bit older. The Rick Arkans Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student with high academic achievement who demonstrates financial need. For the full story by David Jwanier, go to http://www.psu.edu/ur/2000/matt_arkans.html
WPSU ANNOUNCES LIVE FOLK WEBCAST ON PBS SATURDAY
Live from the largest free folk festival in America, WGBH host Dick Pleasants presents his annual six hour live broadcast from Boarding House Park stage at the Lowell Folk Festival on Saturday, July 29. This year's featured performers includes Irish fiddler Eilen Ivers, accordionist and bandleader Steve Meisner, Cape Verdean vocalist Fantcha, New Orleans pianist and vocalist Henry Butler, the Cape Breton band Bbeolach, the swinging Texas Playboy. Also scheduled are accordian master Joaquin Diaz and his merengue band, Hawaiian slack-key guitarist Ledward Ka'apana, bluegrass band Appalachain Trail, thumbpicking guitarist Eddie Pennington from Kentucky, and the Zydeco band Chris Ardoin & double Clutchin'.
Hear this live Webcast tomorrow from Noon to 6pm. For more go to http://publicbroadcasting.net/wpsu/arts/music/pop/article/141.html
ADULT STUDENT FAIR AT UNIVERSITY PARK, AUG. 2
The 12th annual Adult Student Fair will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel on the University Park campus. Adults interested in beginning or returning to Penn State on a full- or part-time basis, are encouraged to attend. Representatives from 30 University offices will be available to answer questions and share information on topics from scholarships and financial aid to advising and selecting courses. For more information, call (814) 863-3887 or (814) 865-3443. Child care will be provided and refreshments will be served. For information on Adult Learner Services, go to http://www.sa.psu.edu/cals/
PHILADELPHIA 4-H GOES TO THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Amid the pomp and circumstance of the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia, 10 members of the Philadelphia chapter of 4-H will be there. They will serve as the color guard for the opening session on Monday, July 31. Sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension, the 4-Hers will carry the American and Pennsylvania flags and a 4-H banner. For more on this story, go to http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/
PENN STATE SOCCER TEAMS RANKED IN PRESEASON TOP 10
Both Penn State soccer teams are ranked in the Top 10 of their respective preseason polls, the National Soccer Coaches Association announced on Wednesday. The Nittany Lion women, following their Final Four appearance last fall, debut at No. 4. The ranking ties PSU's highest ranking in the program's six-year history. Defending national champion North Carolina is No. 1, followed by Notre Dame and Santa Clara. In the men's poll, the Nittany Lions are No. 6. Big Ten rival and defending national champion Indiana is No. 1, followed by Santa Clara, UCLA, Connecticut, and Furman. The Penn State women open the season on Sunday, Aug. 27, with George Mason at 1 p.m. at Jeffrey Field. The Penn State men host Vermont in the season opener on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 12:30 in New Hampshire. For the full story, go to http://www.GoPSUsports.com/pressreleases/pressrelease.cfm?anncid=349.