WATCH: Charles Whiteman shares perspective on word puzzles and problem-solving

'Perspective: Leaders at Penn State' video series shares insights from Penn State thought leaders

In the “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State" video series, Charles Whiteman, John and Karen Arnold Dean of the Penn State Smeal College of Business, reflects on his passion for word puzzles as an opportunity to explore the importance of thinking through problems with others. Credit: Penn State.

In a video series titled “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State,” Charles Whiteman, John and Karen Arnold Dean of the Penn State Smeal College of Business, reflects on his passion for word puzzles as an opportunity to explore the importance of thinking through problems with others.

The series gives us a glimpse of the personal passions that have driven our leaders and have shaped their perspectives and impact at Penn State and beyond.

Charles Whiteman, dean of the Smeal College of Business, stands smiling behind a desk covered in newspapers — Charles Whiteman, John and Karen Arnold Dean of the Penn State Smeal College of Business, says he sees his passion for word puzzles as an opportunity to explore the importance of thinking through problems with others. Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

Watch and learn how Whiteman encourages students, faculty and staff at Penn State to see that they can be more competitive by working together.

Charles Whiteman, dean of the Smeal College of Business, sits at a table with a thoughtful expression as he works on a crossword puzzle — “Real problems are messier. And so you have to be able to be flexible in your thinking and work through the logic, of course — but see things from different angles," says Charles Whiteman, John and Karen Arnold Dean of the Smeal College of Business. "We need lots of different perspectives to help make progress on solving those problems.” Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

Readers also can watch the other videos in the series featuring:

Clarence Lang, the Susan Welch Dean of the College of the Liberal Arts, on film and empathy.
Marie Hardin, dean of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, on running and growth.
Lee Kump, John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, on diving and discovery.
Laurie A. Badzek, dean of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, on connections and impact.
Danielle M. Conway, dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, on art and conflict resolution.
Kimberly A. Lawless, dean of Penn State’s College of Education, on remaking furniture and supporting individual talents.
Richard Roush, dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, on fishing and curiosity.
Justin Schwartz, executive vice president and provost at Penn State and former Harold and Inge Marcus Dean in the College of Engineering, on baseball and teamwork.
B Stephen Carpenter II, Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Dean in the College of Arts and Architecture, on ceramics and imagination.
Tracy Langkilde, Verne M. Willaman Dean of the Eberly College of Science, on trail running and pursuing passions.
Andrew Sears, dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology, on reflecting and realizing opportunity.
Craig J. Newschaffer, Raymond E. and Erin Stuart Schultz Dean of the College of Health and Human Development, on playing music and being a force multiplier.

The entire series can be found on Penn State News or on Penn State’s YouTube channel where new videos will continue to be shared.

Last Updated May 2, 2023

WATCH: Charles Whiteman shares perspective on word puzzles and problem-solving

'Perspective: Leaders at Penn State' video series shares insights from Penn State thought leaders

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