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In
the News
August 9, 2001
Glassblowers
turn occupation
into a 'glass act'
The
blast from the blowtorch softens and melts the tip of the cylinder, creating
a blob of molten glass. Russ
Rogers puts the cool end of the cylinder to his mouth and blows. A glistening,
iridescent bubble of glass appears from the glowing tip, expanding until
the cooling glass becomes thin and brittle.
Class
illuminates
the City of Light
To compare and contrast social climates and outlooks on
moral issues, a typical 18th-century Parisian provides a better counterpart
than a 21st-century one to contemporary Americans, according to a University
cultural theorist who's teaching a new class on the city of Paris this
fall.
Autism
program expands
through distance education
A program
for special education teachers is expanding to provide continuing graduate
education to states across the country.
Child-care
program
receives accreditation
The
Child Development Laboratory (CDL), one of two early-childhood programs
operated by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, was
recently re-accredited for three years by the National Association for
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The center is directed by Linda
M. Duerr.
Ag
Progress Days focuses
on natural resources
"From
the Ground Up: Building a Better Environment" is the theme for this year's
Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16.
Students
place in
aviation competition
A team
of Penn State aerospace engineering students took second place at the
National General Aviation Design Competition in Oshkosh, Wis., over the
weekend.
South
African students participate
in engineering camp for young women
The
University's Venture in Engineering Camp (VEC-Tour) is host to its share
of young women from far off places, but this year a group has traveled
an enormous distance to participate in the camp.
Search
set for Life
Sciences Consortium director
Applications
and nominations are now being accepted for the position of director of
the Life Sciences Consortium, who will report to the vice president for
research.
Associate
dean for research
sought in College of Ag Sciences
The
College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking candidates for the position
of associate dean for research and graduate education and director of
the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station.
Renovated
Eberly Building
to be rededicated
The
newly renovated Eberly Building on the Penn State Fayette campus will
be rededicated at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10.
Nittany
Lion weathervane
to prowl atop stadium
Although
Mount Nittany may no longer be able to peer into the renovated confines
of Beaver Stadium, at least one of the mountain's former inhabitants will
still have the best seat in the house when the Nittany Lions take the
field on Sept. 1.
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