In the News
November 30, 2000

Couple gives $3 million to fund
creamery in food science building
An internship done by Penn State dairy science student Jeanne Claycomb in Somerset County more than 50 years ago ultimately has led to a $3 million gift to the University.

Best practices for recruiting
underrepresented grad students
Recently, the University shared in the recognition as the Big Ten's Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) won the U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. The award honors individuals and organizations that have been exemplary in inspiring and encouraging minorities, women and people with disabilities to pursue careers in these fields.

New initiatives
intended to combat racism
Responding to student and community concerns about recent events on campus that were motivated by hate and prejudice, the University is undertaking a series of new initiatives to promote a shared understanding of the value of diversity and developing programs to create a welcoming campus climate.

University Park to hold
commencement on Dec. 16
The University Park campus will hold its fall 2000 commencement ceremonies for approximately 3,370 associate, baccalaureate and graduate degree students on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Faculty Senate
to meet Dec. 5
The University Faculty Senate will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in 112 Kern Graduate Building on the University Park campus.

Student-athletes still top
NCAA peers in graduation rate
Based on the graduation rate report released by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Penn State student-athletes continue to significantly outperform their peers at Division 1 institutions nationwide.

Penn State, Ohio State, Wisconsin
announce engagement partnership
Three major Big Ten universities have forged a partnership to support university outreach and engagement. Penn State, The Ohio State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Extension will sponsor a series of national conferences to share and explore best practices for institutions of higher education which conduct outreach and public service.

Internal search under way
for director of STS program
The College of Engineering has opened an internal search for an associate professor or professor to serve as director of the Science, Technology and Society Program at the University Park campus.

Web-based lecture series brings
insurance experts into classroom
Internationally known actuaries and insurance experts are being welcomed into university classrooms through an interactive, Web-based lecture series developed by a faculty member.

Proposals sought for
upcoming symposium
Faculty and teaching assistants are encouraged to submit proposals for presentation at the Ninth Annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium.

Midnight Clear returns
Midnight Clear returns again this winter to the University Park campus. Its goal is to announce when snow removal is likely, so that all vehicles may be cleared from the parking lots before removal activity begins.

White Building construction update
Photos from the construction site.

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