James Pawelczyk, assistant professor of kinesiology and
payload specialist on Space Shuttle Columbia for the Neurolab mission for
16 days in April and May, was the featured speaker at University Park for
the first Penn State Forum of this academic year. For a list of upcoming
speakers in the series, check the Web at http://www.psu.edu/dept/fsc/monthly.html
Photo: Greg Grieco
The Center for Adult Learner Services and Career Development and Placement Services are co-sponsoring a two-part workshop for prospective students considering a career change and further education. The program, "Career Exploration Group," will focus on:
-- Identifying career interest and exploring career options;
-- Career decision-making process; and
-- Overview of University and community resources
Session one will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. Session two is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Both will be in 424 Boucke Building on the University Park campus.
Anyone interested in attending should call (814) 863-3887 or stop by 323 Boucke.
Penn State Erie will host an Open House from 11:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, with registration in the Reed Union Building.
Open House includes sessions on general admissions information, financial aid, choosing a major, the honors program and academic programs. Campus and housing tours will be available throughout the session.
For more information or to request a copy of the schedule, call (814) 898-6100.
Coordinators of the Student United Way Campaign at University Park are focusing on the annual Blue and White basketball game on Tuesday, Oct. 27, as their major fund-raising effort.
Student United Way team members will solicit donations for the current drive at the door and in the stands at the preseason scrimmage scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in The Bryce Jordan Center. The group also hopes to raise funds through a raffle planned for half-time. Prizes will include a football autographed by Joe Paterno, basketballs autographed by the men's and women's teams, and gift certificates from area clothing stores and restaurants.
Another project scheduled by the student team is the sale of dry erase message boards throughout the fall semester.
The Office of Telecommunications, a division of Computer and Information Systems, will showcase the various telecommunications services available to University faculty and staff during an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at University Support Building 2 on the University Park campus.
The office is responsible for developing, designing, installing and maintaining a comprehensive set of telecommunications services which will accommodate the advanced communications needs of the University. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided.
Parking is available in an open staff lot at the building, or transportation is available by taking the Faculty/Staff shuttle to stop 13.
For more information, check the Web at http://www.otc.psu.edu/hotlinks/openhouse.html
Would you like to try problem-based learning, case learning, learning teams or assignments that promote critical reasoning, ethical judgment and problem solving in your undergraduate courses? Would you like to share your innovative ideas with your colleagues? The Schreyer Institute for Innovation in Learning will help you develop and apply your ideas, as well as evaluate the difference they make in student learning. Proposals are due Nov. 13.
Successful proposals will receive support in design, implementation and evaluation for three consecutive semesters. Additional support will include undergraduate interns, supplementary funds and publicity of the innovation. The institute is particularly interested in working with departments and academic units in developing new ideas in general education, interdisciplinary projects and curricular changes.
Visit the Web at http://www.inov8.psu.edu to view a prototype proposal or submit an online application.
There will be open question-and-answer sessions at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, and 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30. For more information or to sign up for one of these sessions, call (814) 865-8681 or e-mail INOV8@psu.edu.
Faculty and staff interested in collaborating with colleagues at Penn State's key partner institutions in South Africa are invited to submit proposals for seed funding. Eligible partner institutions are the University of Cape Town, the University of the Western Cape and the University of Witwatersrand. Three awards in the range of $8,000-$10,000 are expected. This funding is being made available to encourage faculty and staff to build on existing relationships by developing integrated projects combining two or more of the following components: curricular initiatives, human resource development, research collaboration and capacity building.
Proposal deadline is Dec. 3, with a project implementation start after Jan. 1, 1999, and before June 30, 1999. To request applications or for more information, call Bob Phillips or Pam Gudeman at (814) 865-0414.
The Council for International Educational Exchange sponsors a series of faculty development seminars which introduce participants to international issues they can incorporate into their classroom teaching. CIEE sponsors some 20 seminars around the world during the summer or winter break. Seminars are about 20 days long seminar costs range from $1,500 to $2,000, plus airfare. To receive a program brochure for 1999, call Agnes Walker at (212) 822-2747.
The Penn State University Office of International Programs can help with
your travel costs. Send
e-mail to Bob Phillips at rdp8@psu.edu
or Pam Gudeman at pkg2@psu.edu for Global
Fund applications.
The early years of Penn State can now be viewed on microfilm, thanks to a special preservation grant from the University Libraries. The University Archives have been able to preserve Penn State yearbooks from 1890 to 1955 on microfilm. The microfilmed volumes can be viewed in Pattee Library's microforms area during the library's regular hours. Yearbooks from 1956 to the present will be microfilmed when funds become available.
In addition to providing a service to patrons, the microfilming of the yearbooks ensures they will be preserved so future Penn Staters will be able to learn what University life was like in the past.