In the News
March 14, 2002

Senate recommends
changes in academic calendar

The University calendar will undergo a metamorphosis as early as fall 2003 if President Graham B. Spanier approves the proposal passed by the University Faculty Senate late last month.

Professor improves teaching,
learning University-wide

R. Scott Kretchmar, professor of sports science and interim head of kinesiology, has been a major voice in University leadership for almost 20 years.

This job really has its
ups and downs

Most of the time, what goes up must come down. But for the elevator technicians on the University Park campus, there always are a few exceptions to that rule and they're on hand to make sure that no one gets the shaft.

Penn State York seeks
campus executive officer

The Commonwealth College invites applications and nominations for the position of campus executive officer at Penn State York.

The Graduate School
seeks assistant dean

The Graduate School is seeking candidates for the position of assistant dean.

HUB Plaza work
begins; gates move

Major changes began over spring break for Pollock Road on the University Park campus. As outlined in the University's Campus Master Plan, the entire area between the HUB-Robeson Center and Osmond Laboratory is to be converted into a pedestrian-friendly plaza with enhanced landscaping, a water feature and restricted vehicular access.

Virtual Reality Day Open
House set for March 19

A Visualization and Virtual Reality Day Demo and Open House will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the Center for Academic Computing/School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Immersive Environments Lab in 306 Engineering Unit C on the University Park campus.

Wolszczan featured on
Polish millennium stamp set

Alexander Wolszczan, Evan Pugh professor of astronomy and astrophysics and discoverer of the first planets found outside our solar system, has been honored by Poland in having his likeness featured on a special set of 16 postage stamps celebrating the past millennium.

Women's History
Month observed

The University community will celebrate Women's History Month at a number of locations.

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