In the News
April 19, 2001

University's bond rating
and outlook upgraded

Moody's Investors Service has upgraded its debt ratings for Penn State, and Standard & Poor's has upgraded its outlook for University bonds -- distinctions that positively affect $441 million in existing University debt and potentially improve the University's borrowing rate on future bonds for capital projects.

University Park to hold
commencement ceremonies May 11-13

The University Park campus will hold its spring 2001 commencement ceremonies for more than 6,280 associate, baccalaureate and graduate degree students the weekend of May 11-13. As of mid-April, 6,286 students are scheduled to receive degrees at the University Park ceremonies.

Spanier, 'What's in the News' student
essayists to visit White House

On Tuesday, April 17, eight students from across the country were scheduled to meet with President George W. Bush in the Oval Office of the White House.

Hintz Center festivities
slated for this weekend

The Hintz Family Alumni Center, the Alumni Association's new center for alumni on the University Park campus, will hold its dedication and open house over Blue-White weekend, April 21 and 22.

Special Olympics
needs volunteers

The Special Olympics Pennsylvania 2001 Summer Games will take place June 7 to 10 on the University Park campus.

Folk dance, art to be celebrated
at annual Slavic Folk Festival

The 23rd Annual Penn State Slavic Folk Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 21, and from 12:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, in the ballroom of the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus.

Space Day 2001 to celebrate
air and space research

Space Day 2001, a free, family-oriented and interactive event for all ages, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the HUB-Robeson Center, University Park.

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