In the News
February 27, 2003

University offers training
to family child-care providers
Kim Smith of Centre Hall and Rhonda Leiter of Howard watch other people's children full time for a living. They are two of the 64 home-care providers in Centre County caring for an estimated 384 children.

Grants helping University
prepare students for college
When Richard Rubano Jr., superintendent of the Farrell Area School District in Mercer County, thinks of the hundreds of middle and high school kids in his close-knit community who aspire to attend college, he knows that the key to preparing them lies in personalized help at the local level.

Irwin elected a member of
National Academy of Engineering
Mary Jane Irwin, distinguished professor of computer science and engineering, has been named a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Irwin was cited for her contributions to VLSI architecture and automated design, which have helped shape the field of modern computer architecture.

Student wins
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Heather Agnew, a senior at the University, has won the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship to study in the United Kingdom.

Nominations sought for
2003 University Libraries Award
Nominations are being accepted for the 2003 University Libraries Award.

Purchasing fosters use of diverse,
environmentally responsible suppliers
Duane Bullock is up for a challenge, and as the University's new manager of supplier diversity and environmentally responsible purchasing, he has found one.

Date approaching for Take Our Daughters
and Sons to Work Day
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, coordinated by the Commission for Women, will be held on Thursday, April 24.

Students are making life
better, 1 vacant lot at a time
The children of Allison Hill are hopeful. Much like many young, bright-eyed children across the nation, these kids have dreams of becoming doctors, firefighters, actors and professional athletes.

Women's History Month
A number of activities have been scheduled for March.

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