Partings
Penn State Intercom......February 15, 2001

Dean secured grants
for many projects

Grant M. Berry Jr., who retired Jan. 31 as Pennsylvania College of Technology's dean of grants and contracts, estimates that under his supervision over more than two decades, the college's Development Office secured external funding exceeding $110 million.

Berry, who earned a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College, a master's degree from the University and a doctoral degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, began his tenure at the former Williams-port Area Community College in January 1969 as a counselor.

From 1974-77, he was director of financial aid. In 1977, he was named director of resource development, and in 1981, he became dean of development. He established the College Foundation in 1981 and served as executive director in its inaugural year. Since Penn College began its affiliation with Penn State in 1989, Berry has been dean of development, vice president for development and dean of grants and contracts.

The largest funding package assembled under Berry's tenure was the $21 million required to construct the Breuder Advanced Technology and Health Sciences Center and to renovate other campus facilities. The total included local, state, federal and college funds.

Though he's officially retired, Berry isn't severing ties with Penn College. He will work as a consultant for the college, helping his successor to close out current projects and submit applications for the next round of selected grants. He also will explore the feasibility of launching his own business.

Faculty member served
University for 36 years

Richard W. Pencek, associate professor of exercise and sport science in the College of Health and Human Development, recently retired.

He was a faculty member for 36 years.

Pencek came to the University as a lacrosse coach after graduating from Rutgers University in 1960 and coaching for a year at the University of Massachusetts. While coaching, he earned his master of science degree at Penn State in 1966 and served as Penn State's head lacrosse coach from 1964 to 1978.

He continued his career as a faculty member, teaching in the College of the Liberal Arts as well as the College of Health and Human Development. He also was a visiting professor at Kiel University in Germany during the 1984 and 1986 academic years.

Among Pencek's achievements are consistent efforts on behalf of minority recruitment and involvement in the Exercise and Sport Activity program. With former Provost John Brighton, he developed the Minority Internship Teaching Program.

In recognition of these efforts he was tapped as a member of the Skull and Bones society and was among the first recipients of the George W. Atherton Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1989.

Several say
goodbye to University

David S. Bailey, extension agent in the College of Agricultural Sciences, from Jan. 2, 1985, to Jan. 1.

Christina A. Cassic, snack bar attendant in Housing and Food Services, from March 9, 1973, to Aug. 1.

Alice J. Cowher, staff assistant VI in Computer and Information Systems, from Aug. 1, 1973, to Oct. 1.

Alessandra Graves, associate professor of Spanish at Penn State Delaware County, from Sept. 1, 1981, to Jan. 1.

Lobelia C. Heeman, janitorial worker in the Office of Physical Plant, from March 30, 1985, to Dec. 30.

Jean C. Kagarise, staff assistant VII in the College of Agricultural Sciences, from Sept. 15, 1978, to Jan. 1.

Gloria M. Kauffman, food preparer A in Housing and Food Services, from Sept. 20, 1980, to Jan. 1.

Winona C. Kendra, residence hall utility worker in Housing and Food Services, from Jan. 4, 1982, to Dec. 30.

Sylvia H. Malone, staff assistant VI in the Office of the President, from April 14, 1980, to Jan. 1.

Barbara J. McKee, associate extension agent in the College of Agricultural Sciences, from July 1, 1977, to Jan. 1.

Harold R. Ott, regional director in the College of Agricultural Sciences, from April 1, 1964, to Jan. 1.

Barbara L. Spindler, staff assistant VI in the Eberly College of Science, from May 10, 1979, to Jan. 3.

John R. Schneider, instructor of general engineering at Penn State DuBois, from Aug. 16, 1983, to Jan. 1.

Albert L. Stiehl, associate professor of English at Penn State McKeesport, from Aug. 16, 1985, to Jan. 1.

Joan M. Toomer, counselor at Penn State York, from Dec. 2, 1985, to Jan. 1.

Phyllis I. Weber, snack bar worker B in Housing and Food Services, from Feb. 22, 1991, to Jan. 1.

Emeritus rank

The following individuals have earned emeritus rank from the University for their longstanding and productive years of service:

Stuart J. Allen, associate professor emeritus of management at Penn State Erie, from Aug. 16, 1984, to Jan. 1.

Steve Armentrout, professor emeritus of mathematics in the Eberly College of Science, from Dec. 18, 1969, to Oct. 1.

E. Alan Cameron, professor emeritus of entomology in the College of Agricultural Sciences, from Sept. 1, 1970, to Jan. 1.

Frank M. Goode, associate professor emeritus of agricultural economics in the College of Agricultural Sciences, from Aug. 1, 1971, to Jan. 1.

Kenneth D. Hickey, professor emeritus of plant pathology in the College of Agricultural Sciences, from May 15, 1976, to Jan. 1.

Felix L. Lukezic, professor emeritus of plant pathology in the College of Agricultural Sciences, from Aug. 1, 1965, to Jan. 1.

Peter T. Luckie, professor emeritus of mineral engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, from May 1, 1979, to Jan. 1.

Laurence L. Yager, associate professor emeritus of agricultural economics in the College of Agricultural Sciences, from Jan. 10, 1964, to Jan. 1.

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