In the News
October 17, 2002

Alternative transportation gaining
momentum at University Park
Officials estimate there currently are some 12,000 bicycles on campus and in the Centre Region. And there probably will be more as the University moves toward implementation of the University Park Campus Master Plan, which envisions a more pedestrian-friendly campus with less dependence on cars, better mass transit and more use of bicycles and walking.

Kiosk now accompanies original
Nittany Lion at library entrance
The original Nittany Lion — a long-standing symbol of Penn State pride — found permanent residence in the mall entrance of Pattee Library in fall 2000, thanks to the fund-raising efforts of University Libraries’ Alumni and Development Specialist Shirley Davis. This new home was only part of what she envisioned for the Nittany Lion. Recently, a generous donation by John and Sara Varoscak completed the project — an interactive kiosk now sits alongside the original Nittany Lion in the Pattee Library entrance.

Sesquicentennial
logo unveiled
Penn State, chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on Feb. 22, 1855, and preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2004-05, has unveiled this design as the official logo of the observance.

Administrative Fellows Program
opens door to advancement
Susan Youtz is perfectly frank about what the Administrative Fellows Program has done for her. “I would not have my current position if not for the Administrative Fellows Program,” said the executive secretary of the University Faculty Senate.

Nominations sought
for Outreach vice president
The University is seeking candidates for the position of vice president for Outreach. The position will become open upon Jim Ryan’s retirement in the summer of 2003.

More Fulbright award
recipients are named
Eight University faculty members are among the latest whose names have been released by the Fulbright Scholar Program as having been awarded Fulbright grants.

Handbooks for faculty,
staff available online
Information on policies, benefits, services and other related matters of the University can be found in the Faculty Handbook, Part-time Faculty Handbook and Staff Employee Handbook, all of which are online.

Faculty Senate
to meet Oct. 22
The University Faculty Senate will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in 112 Kern Graduate Building, University Park.

Commonwealth College faculty
to meet at University Park
More than 200 Commonwealth College faculty members are headed for University Park Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, for the rare opportunity to meet, share ideas and discuss common concerns.

Nominations sought
for Faculty Scholar Medal
The Office of the President has put out a call for nominations for individuals eligible to receive the Faculty Scholar Medal, which recognizes scholarly and creative excellence.

Winter holiday
schedule set
University offices and operations, except for essential services and operations, will close at the normal end-of-business times on Friday, Dec. 20, and will resume at normal starting times on Thursday, Jan. 2.

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