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In
the News
February 14, 2002
Governor's
proposed 2002-03
budget cuts University 5 percent
Gov.
Mark Schweiker on Feb. 5 presented his proposed budget for the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, which includes a 5 percent reduction from the 2001-02
appropriation for Penn State and other state-related universities.
Arboretum
development focus
is on visual appeal, education
The
most detailed plan unveiled yet for the future Arboretum at Penn State
portrays the facility as a focal point for horticultural, environmental
and related education -- as well as a year-round tourist attraction --
that will provide a new "front door" to the University Park campus.
Student-athletes
with
3.0 GPA hit record level
A summary of academic performance for the 2001 fall semester
has revealed that almost 400 University Park student-athletes posted a
grade point average of 3.0 or higher, Director of Athletics Tim Curley
reported.
Campus
United Way
campaign exceeds goal
The
2001 University Park United Way Campaign raised a total of $630,375, an
increase of 11 percent over last year's drive and well above its goal
of $564,450.
Faculty
Technology Initiative
projects selected for development
Three
new faculty projects have been chosen for development through the 2001-2002
Faculty Technology Initiative (FTI) program. The program, a service of
the Center for Education Technology Services (CETS), helps faculty use
technology to address specific instructional challenges.
New
trolley adds panache
to University Park campus tours
While
this isn’t “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” eagle-eyed
pedestrians on the University Park campus may have noticed a new trolley
patrolling the streets recently.
Office
of Human Resources has
benefits reminders for employees
The Office of Human Resources would like to remind faculty
and staff of some upcoming benefits deadlines and the availability of
some benefits programs.
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