Don't Miss Penn State's Quality Expo April 17

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University Park, Pa. -- Penn State will host the Quality Expo April 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ballroom of the Nittany Lion Inn. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the event, held in celebration of the University's commitment to continuous quality improvement. During its five-year history, Penn State's Quality Expo has showcased the improvement initiatives of 193 teams.

"The purpose of the Expo is to invite members of the University and local community to learn from each other's experiences in bringing about improvement and spurring effective organizational change," says Louise Sandmeyer, executive director of the Center for Quality and Planning. "Our theme has remained the same over the years: share, learn, celebrate."

In addition to reviewing the exhibits of 67 quality teams, visitors will be invited to participate in quality circles, workshops featuring quality initiatives and techniques. The quality circles will be held in the Nittany Lion Inn's Fireside Lounge. Provost John Brighton will introduce the first presentation, innovation in the classroom, at 11:15 a.m. Other quality circle presentations will highlight team building skills and strategies for maintaining team momentum.

University President Graham B. Spanier will deliver welcoming remarks at 12:15 p.m. The Penn State Bookstore will display current literature on quality and the Penn State Team Decision Center will demonstrate software designed to improve meeting efficiency.

Attendees will be eligible to win prizes including a Nittany Lion Inn seafood spectacular dinner for two, gift certificates for the Penn State Bookstore, summer memberships to the HUB Center for Arts and Crafts and University Creamery ice cream.

The Expo is presented by Penn State's Center for Quality and Planning and the University Council on CQI with the input and involvement of units across all areas of the University.

The event begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. For a schedule of activities or more information, contact Louise Sandmeyer at (814) 863-8721, or e-mail les1@psu.edu; or visit the Expo web site at http://www.psu.edu/dept/president/cqi/expo97

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Contact: Karen Wagner (814) 863-4512 (office) kiw1@psu.edu
Christy Rambeau (814) 865-7517 (office) cmr7@psu.edu