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In
the News
August 22, 2002
Health-care
plan
details announced
The Office of Human Resources has concluded its review
of health care plans for 2003. In evaluating the available physician and
hospital networks offered by each of the plans, as well as services and
the willingness to support faculty and staff in managing their health
care and wellness needs, it has been determined that, for faculty and
staff residing in a number of counties, primarily in the central Pennsylvania
area, Geisinger Health Plans will not be offered after December 31 this
year.
Parking Office
announces changes
The
Parking Office at University Park has announced a permanent change in
the parking lot designation near Fleet Services, and also some temporary
parking restrictions designed to facilitate students moving into the residence
halls.
Plans
approved for
new center at Erie
Construction
of the new $30 million Research and Economic Development Center (REDC)
at Penn State Erie is expected to begin in spring 2003. When completed,
the center will support research designed to serve the educational and
economic development interests of northwestern Pennsylvania.
Campuses
receive funds
to promote prevention
The Commission for the Prevention of Alcohol Tobacco and
Other Drugs (CPATODA) has
awarded more than $60, 000 in funds to 12 Penn State campuses. These mini-grants
will support
the campuses' strategies in furthering their alcohol, tobacco and drug
prevention efforts.
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