Eight Named To Receive Distinguished Alumni Awards

January 26, 2000

University Park, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees today (Jan. 21) selected eight Penn State alumni to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, the University's highest award for an individual.

Following are the 2000 Distinguished Alumni, year or years of graduation, and current title:

-- Mr. K. David Boyer, Jr. of Oakton, VA, a 1973 bachelor's degree graduate in psychology from the College of the Liberal Arts, and a 1982 master's degree graduate in human development and family studies from the College of Health and Human Development. He is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TROY Systems, Inc.

-- Mr. Charles C. Brosius of West Grove, PA, a 1952 bachelor's degree graduate in dairy science from the College of Agricultural Sciences. He is Retired President of Marlboro Mushrooms.

-- Sister Joan D. Chittister, OSB, of Erie, PA, a 1971 doctoral degree graduate in speech communication from the College of the Liberal Arts. She is Executive Director of Benetvision.

-- Mr. Richard J. Fasenmyer of Solon, OH, a 1969 bachelor's degree graduate in accounting from the Smeal College of Business Administration. He is Chairman and CEO of RJF International Corporation.

-- Mr. Donald W. Hamer of Bellefonte, PA, a 1968 bachelor's degree graduate in electrical engineering from the College of Engineering. He is Founder, Chairman and CEO of State of the Art, Inc.

-- Senator Robert C. Jubelirer of Hollidaysburg, PA, a 1959 bachelor's degree graduate in arts and letters from the College of the Liberal Arts, and 1962 graduate of The Dickinson School of Law. He represents the 30th District and serves as President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate.

-- Ms. Suzie McConnell-Serio of Pittsburgh, PA, a 1988 bachelor's degree graduate in elementary and kindergarten education from the College of Education. She is a teacher and high school basketball coach at Oakland Catholic High School and a professional basketball player in the WNBA for the Cleveland Rockers.

-- Mr. H. Campbell Stuckeman of Pittsburgh, PA, 1937 bachelor's degree graduate in architecture in the College of Arts and Architecture. He is Chairman, The Precise Corporation.

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