Weekly Wrap: All In; Town hall; VR Penn State

A look back at the top stories for the week of Sept. 25

Senior Vice President for Business and Finance David Gray, left, and Provost Nick Jones answered questions from faculty and staff during a town hall meeting on Sept. 28 at University Park campus. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

This week's top stories from across Penn State:

ALL IN: On Oct. 6, the Penn State community will come together to kick off an ongoing University-wide initiative that brings students, faculty and staff together to show their commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment.

TOWN HALL: Provost Nick Jones and Senior Vice President for Finance and Business David Gray fielded questions from faculty and staff on topics ranging from voluntary early retirement to inclusion and diversity during a town hall meeting on Sept. 28.

VR PENN STATE: It's not always easy to visualize the changes Penn State's University Park campus has undergone over the years. That's why one group of researchers is working to bring Penn State's history to life through 3-D modeling and virtual reality.

EMMY WINNERS: Two WPSU Penn State producers and a Penn State Lehigh Valley staff member won Emmy awards earlier this week.

ALUMNI FELLOWS: The Penn State Alumni Association will recognize 24 graduates in October with the lifelong title of Alumni Fellow, the highest award given by the Alumni Association.

ROCK THE VOTE: When Penn State students head to the polls for this November's presidential election, they will be more informed about their choices thanks to a new app created by researchers in the College of Information Sciences and Technology.

POLITICS BLOG: As the 2016 presidential election enters its final few months, Penn State academics are turning their eyes -- and their research -- toward the ongoing race and the many topics that have made national headlines. Visit election2016.psu.edu to follow along.

Last Updated September 29, 2016