The following is a list of graduates and degrees to be conferred: 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidate will be presented by Dr. Mari Pierce, assistant professor of administration of justice.
Kelliesue Forrester, Aliquippa

BACHELOR OF ARTS – APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidates will be presented by Dr. Clare Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology.
Shannon D. Bowden, Renfrew   
Justin M. Haffey, Beaver Falls
Vincent W. Heider, Georgetown  
Lauren R. Lillard, Burgettstown
David J. McGarry, Monaca 
Stephanie A. Shakespeare, Aliquippa
Shannon H. Stickles, Harmony   

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – BUSINESS – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidates will be presented by Dr. Talha Harcar, associate professor of business.
Kathryn E. Carugati**, Beaver   
Jennifer Chirico (Su 2011), Beaver
Sara E. Cope, Freedom 
Ashlee P. Johnston, Darlington
Jason A. Magnotte, Pittsburgh
Kristin M. Sherrock*, Rochester
Benjamin C. Sladick, Midland

BACHELOR OF ARTS – COMMUNICATIONS – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidates will be presented by Dr. John R. Chapin, professor of communications.
Ted L. Froats, Allison Park                                  
Gary W. Miller, Cranberry Township

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – ENGINEERING – COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Candidate will be presented by Mr. James Hendrickson, instructor in engineering.
Mitchell G. Barr, Moon Township

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY – COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Candidates will be presented by Mr. Abhijit Dutt, instructor in information sciences and technology.
Marcus A. Guantonio, Monaca   
Raja Jasper, Sewickley
Nicholas J. Leasure, Freedom 
Logan M. Marchione, Crescent

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – NURSING – SCHOOL OF NURSING
Sue A. McDole, Industry  
Christine J. New, Crescent
Molly J. Romigh, Beaver Falls

BACHELOR OF ARTS – PSYCHOLOGY – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidate will be presented by Dr. Clare Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology.
Christina L. Driftmier, Bellefonte

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – PSYCHOLOGY – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidates will be presented by Dr. Clare Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology.
Kirk O. Glover, Beaver Falls  
Rose M. Kosto, Monaca
Kyleigh L. Moldovan, Ellwood City

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS – LETTERS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Rachel L. Anderson, Imperial   
Justin A. Bogulski, Cranberry Township

** Highest Distinction – awarded to baccalaureate degree candidates with a minimum 3.96 cumulative grade point average and in the top 2% of their graduating class in their college.
* Distinction – awarded to baccalaureate degree candidates with a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average and in the top 12% of their graduating class in their college.

The event was covered that evening by KDKA-TV News, Pittsburgh, and the following morning in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Blue ribbons were given to every attendee to wear since blue is the color chosen to symbolize sexual abuse. Speakers at the vigil were Jill Marsilio-Colonna, director, Women’s Center of Beaver County; Dr. John Chapin, professor of communications, Penn State Beaver; and Mr. LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice at Beaver, Penn State New Kensington, and Penn State Shenango.

For information about the event or other student activities, contact the Office of Student Activities at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Canavesi graduated in 2002 from Beaver’s information sciences and technology program, the first four-year degree established at Beaver, which now offers five baccalaureate degrees.
Canavesi is director of interactive media at OpenArc, Wexford, an open-source solutions provider for small and medium-size businesses as well as the education market.

Canavesi was CEO and president of his own company, On Deck Systems of Pittsburgh, when he merged with OpenArc which provided a solid growth platform for Canavesi and On Deck Systems. In addition, more employees were hired to increase overall capacity at OpenArc.

Within the first quarter of the merger, Canavesi had several large corporate accounts, including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Georgia Tech University, and the National Association of Convenience and Fueling Retailers. He manages the web development and marketing department and also serves as a sales manager.

Canavesi has been involved in business development for 12 years and has established a variety of for-profit and not-for-profit businesses, including On Deck Systems and Frontline Initiative, Inc., Pittsburgh.

Previous employment included serving as a financial adviser for Stifel Nicolaus; financial adviser at UBS Financial Services, and project manager and software engineer at FedEx Ground.

For information about Beaver’s commencement, contact the Office of Academic Affairs at djm5@psu.edu or 724-773-3571.

Every year students from Penn State’s western campuses join forces to conduct outreach efforts in their local communities. This year’s primary coordinating campus is Penn State New Kensington. Robin Schreck, Beaver’s coordinator of student activities and residence life, will take Beaver students to New Kensington to work with them in service projects there.

However, other Beaver students will work locally at a variety of community outreach centers, including Uncommon Grounds in Aliquippa, Beaver County Habitat for Humanity, and the Center for Hope in Ambridge, which offers a food bank, clothing bank, literacy services, and life skills training.

For more information about the students’ activities on Martin Luther King Day, contact Schreck at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Final exams: Monday-Friday, Dec. 12-16
Commencement: 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16, auditorium, Student Union Building
Campus closes: 5 p.m., Thursday, December 22
Campus re-opens: 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3
Spring semester classes begin: Monday, Jan. 9

For information, contact the Registrar’s Office at juw7@psu.edu, 724-773-3789.

Men’s Wrestling
December 6 and December 10 – For results and recaps, visit http://psubeaverathletics.com/sports/wrest/2011-12/schedule

For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

For information, contact the Office of Student Activities at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Services and information tables were provided by numerous health-related groups, including Turning Point Treatment Center, the Tobacco Cessation Network, Gateway Rehabilitation Center, the Women’s Center of Beaver County, Curves, the YMCA, the Beaver County Vo-Tech, PA Department of Health, Medic Rescue, and more.

Services offering included screenings for blood pressure, vision, cholesterol, and blood sugar; CPR demonstrations, and aromatherapy.

The Health Fair is sponsored by the campus Health Center and the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, contact Barb Kugel, campus nurse and health fair coordinator, at bxk31@psu.edu or 724-773-3955.

The proceeds will provide additional funding for the principle of the Penn State Beaver Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship. In addition to donations made for campus scholarships, the Alumni Society has also donated some of the previous golf outing proceeds to enhance campus signage.

For information about the Beaver Alumni Society, contact Diana Patterson, Beaver campus director of development and campus liaison with the society, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

Friday, Dec. 2
Men’s basketball – Penn State Beaver 77, Penn State Worthington Scranton 52
Women’s basketball – Penn State Beaver 63, Penn State Worthington Scranton 39

Saturday, Dec. 3
Men’s basketball – Penn State Beaver 87, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 43
Women’s basketball – Penn State Beaver 55, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 51

For continuous updates, game scores, and information, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

The health fair is sponsored by the campus Health Center and the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, contact Barb Kugel, campus nurse and health fair coordinator, at bxk31@psu.edu or 724-773-3955.

For more than a decade, Beaver campus students have served as Big Brothers or Big Sisters for hundreds of area children who are BB/BS clients. Student mentors are drawn from a wide variety of academic programs and majors, including psychology, engineering, science, sociology, and communications.

For information about the event or the campus’ ongoing partnership with BB/BS, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Walk-ins are welcome, but donors have the option of scheduling an appointment ahead of time by visiting www.centralbloodbank.org or calling 412-209-7010. All donors will be entered into a random drawing for prizes and will each person will receive a 2011 Rock ‘N Roll Up Your Sleeve t-shirt.

For details, visit www.centralbloodbank.org/events, or contact Beaver campus at 724-773-3815 or amk6@psu.edu.

Programs will be held from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, Dec. 7, Feb. 22, and March 14, room 16, Student Union Building. Information about the faculty scheduled to speak and their presentations will be available soon. The series is designed to allow faculty members to discuss and present their ongoing research in a specific academic area.

For information about the Faculty Speakers Series, contact the Office of Academic Affairs at djm5@psu.edu or 724-773-3571.

For continuous updates, game scores, and information, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Szymczak was honored for his article, "Cold War Crusader: Arthur Bliss Lane and the Private Committee to Investigate the Katyn Massacre, 1949-1952,” which appeared in the journal, Vol. LXVII, No. 2 (Autumn 2010), pp. 5-33. He will receive the award in January at the awards ceremony hosted by the Polish Consulate in Chicago.

The award was announced by Stephen M. Leahy, second vice president and awards committee chair of the Polish American Historical Association.

Szymczak is the recipient of numerous honors within Penn State, including the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Excellence in Research Award, and the Penn State Commonwealth College Excellence in Teaching Award. In addition, he is a three-time recipient of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Excellence in Teaching Award.

Szymczak joined Beaver campus in 1983 and during that time has taught a wide variety of courses, including History of the Holocaust 1933-1945, History of Fascism and Nazism, and History of the Soviet Union.

He holds a doctorate in modern world history from Carnegie Mellon University; a doctorate in recent American history and politics from Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK, and a master’s degree in liberal studies from Duquesne University. In addition, he has a master’s degree in history/international relations and a bachelor’s degree in history and literature from West Virginia University and holds a certificate of study from Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland.

Szymczak can be reached at rxs16@psu.edu or 724-773-3895.

To register for PSUTXT, go to http://live.psu.edu/psutxt. For information or if questions arise, contact the Beaver Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

Event participants will visit with admissions and financial aid staff to learn about Penn State’s academic programs while gaining insight into financing a college education. Campus tours will be provided. In addition, participants can complete an application and, if applying to Penn State Beaver, may receive an immediate decision. The $50 application fee will be waived.

To register for an event or obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu

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Available courses are:

-- Nov. 22: Insight into Latest PA Dept. of Revenue Tax Issue Resolution
-- Nov. 29: Unclaimed Property

To register for any course, contact Continuing Education at 724-773-3700 or beaverce@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

To read the current and/or past editions, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/Alumni/34310.htm. To obtain hard copies of the magazine, contact the Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

Questions about the project should be directed to the Beaver Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

Kim, a native of Seoul, Korea, created the exhibit as part of a campus independent study in art.

For information, contact Dr. Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, women’s studies, and integrative arts, at cas33@psu.edu or 724-773-3591.

To register for PSUTXT, go to http://live.psu.edu/psutxt. For information or if questions arise, contact the Beaver Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

An Application Workshop will be held 9 a.m. to noon, and an Open House will be held 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19. A second Application Workshop will be held 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Event participants will visit with admissions and financial aid staff to learn about Penn State’s academic programs while gaining insight into financing a college education. Campus tours will be provided. In addition, participants can complete an application and, if applying to Penn State Beaver, may receive an immediate decision. The $50 application fee will be waived.
To register for an event or obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

To register for any course, contact Continuing Education at 724-773-3700 or beaverce@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

A second Open House, along with an Application Workshop, will be held 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 19. An additional Application Workshop will be held 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30.

To register for an event or obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

The evening’s topic is ‘Proven Strategies to Compete in Regional and International Science Fairs.’ Guest speakers are Lisa Kosick, director of the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair, and Karen DeMarco, a science teacher for the Ambridge Area School District.

Kosick will explain how students in grades 6-12 can use their talents in the sciences to compete for more than $1 million in college scholarships and cash prizes. DeMarco has consistently mentored dozens of winners of the Pittsburgh Science and Engineering Fair. The 2012 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair will be held May 13-18 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh.

The Beaver County STEM Coalition is a community-based organization of professionals, teachers, parents, and community members advocating for STEM education that is or will be required for many jobs. The meeting will help parents and teachers learn how to motivate STEM students while exploring methods for success in STEM competitions and education.

Coordinators of the November 16 meeting are Angela Fishman, instructor in mathematics at Beaver campus, and Ellen Cavanaugh, director of the Beaver County STEM Coalition and founder and CEO of Grow a Generation.

For more information about STEM and upcoming meetings or projects, contact Fishman at aaf10@psu.edu or 724-773-3825, or contact Cavanaugh at beavercountystem@gmail.com or www.bcstem.ning.com,

The evening’s other speakers and presenters were John Feraco, president of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board and manufacturing team leader for NOVA Chemicals, Inc.; Julie Leeper, a senior communications major; Diana L. Patterson, director of development, and Daniel J. Pinchot, director of enrollment.

The scholarship donors and recipients were:

Aliquippa Wolves Club Endowed Scholarship
Kelsey Hovanec, freshman nursing major, Aliquippa
Stephen Sbrolla, freshman division of undergraduate studies, Aliquippa

Aliquippa Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Samantha Alexander, freshman division of undergraduate studies, Aliquippa
Garrett Covalt, sophomore engineering major, Aliquippa
Frank Kronstein, junior business major, Monaca
Jed Lee, sophomore liberal arts major, Monaca
Julie Leeper, senior communications major, Clinton
Matthew Tabit, senior psychology major, Aliquippa
Ambridge Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Derrick Brown, sophomore division of undergraduate studies major, Ambridge
Valerie Cycholl, senior information sciences and technology major, Beaver Falls
Drazen Rakic, freshman business administration major, Ambridge

David D. Anderson Scholarship
Jeremy Canonge, freshman engineering major, Freedom
Danielle Dunshee, freshman engineering major, Baden
Danielle Roethlein, freshman engineering, Georgetown

Nicholas and Bernice Andrews Annual Scholarship
Matthew Haig, freshman engineering major, Stephens City, VA
Beaver County Chapter-PA Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship
Zachary Prawucki, sophomore engineering major, Aliquippa

Beaver County Commissioners Trustee Scholarship
Shelby Carver, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, New Brighton
Adam McMillen, senior information sciences and technology major, New Brighton
Leah Patillo, junior psychology major, Aliquippa
Beaver Valley Area Alumni Chapter Annual Scholarship
Tyler Madden, freshman administration of justice major, Moon Township

James L. Buccini Trustee Scholarship
Robert Agurs, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Pittsburgh
Jameire Brown, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Youngstown, OH
Amy Haggart, sophomore education major, New Brighton
Sarah Klesser, junior business major, Aliquippa
Angelique Matthews, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Cypress, CA
Ileana Muhlach, junior psychology major, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Gina Richman, sophomore administration of justice major, Edinburg
Ashley Vallesarmand, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Pompano Beach, FL
David Varley, freshman administration of justice major, Carnegie, PA
Martin Wokocha, sophomore business major, Lanham, MD

Coraopolis Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Alicia Fouse, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Moon Township
Danielle Fullwood, sophomore communications major, McKees Rocks
Brittany Lee, freshman liberal arts major, McKees Rocks
Shayna Stubenbort, sophomore business major, McKees Rocks

Dale A. Dopilka Memorial Scholarship
Alexander Gattorno, junior administration of justice major, Hialeah, FL

Charles E. Fenton, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Coleen Mead, sophomore psychology major, Costa Mesa, CA
Stefanie Shakespeare, senior applied psychology major, Aliquippa

Thomas A. Gilchrist, Sr., Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Roger Garza, senior, information sciences and technology major, Beaver

James V. and Agnes Gray Trustee Scholarship
Alex Angleton, sophomore education major, New Galilee
Amanda Deitch, junior division of undergraduate studies major, Baden
Anthony Pittavino, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Cranberry

Harvey R. Kelly, Jr. and Dr. Emma S. Rocco Arts and Communications Endowed Scholarship
Verushka Soto, freshman science major, Moca, Puerto Rico
Adrijana Vukelic, freshman liberal arts major, Aliquippa
Darian Whitfield, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Washington, D.C.
Dr. Donna J. Kuga Trustee Scholarship
Kelliesue Forrester, senior administration of justice major, New Brighton
Nadia McGowan, freshman science major, Aliquippa
Taisha Palmer, sophomore division of undergraduate studies major, Bronx, NY
Markes Royster, sophomore division of undergraduate studies major, Pittsburgh
Natalie Sell, senior applied psychology major, Beaver
Shawna Shelton, sophomore liberal arts major, Aliquippa

Audrey J. McGivern Trustee Scholarship
Joshua Carey, sophomore earth and mineral sciences major, Rochester
Jessica Davis, sophomore engineering major, Pittsburgh
Julio Pino, freshman information sciences and technology major, Aquada, Puerto Rico
Kristen Sutton, sophomore science major, Evans City

Meacci Family Scholarship
Michael Deitrick, sophomore information sciences and technology major, Beaver
Corey Wright, freshman earth and mineral sciences major, New Waterford, OH

Michael Baker Corporation Engineering Scholarship
Ryan Copeland, sophomore software engineering major, Beaver Falls
Chandler Kisow, freshman engineering major, Coraopolis
Robert J. Miklos Memorial Award
Corey Wagner, sophomore business major, Monaca

Monaca Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Amber Cochran, freshman liberal arts major, Monaca
Alex Filippi, sophomore business major, Aliquippa
Robert McCaw, freshman engineering major, Monaca
NOVA Chemicals, Inc. Beaver Valley Plant Endowed Scholarship
Ashley Schoedel, sophomore science major, Aliquippa

NOVA Chemicals, Inc. Beaver Valley Plant Trustee Scholarship
Michael Martin, freshman engineering major, Dublin, OH
Matthew Walker, junior psychology major, McDonald
Frank G. Papa Family Endowed Scholarship
Steven Dusicsko, junior business major, Lake City
Penn State Alumni Association Trustee Scholarship
Mary Carew, freshman communications major, Washington, D.C.
Kalynn Hill, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Pittsburgh
Amanda Hradil, junior administration of justice major, Monaca
Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship
James Daw, junior psychology major, Monaca
Anthony Morelli, senior information sciences and technology major, Beaver Falls
Leah Penson, freshman administration of justice major, Freedom
Andrew Searight, junior information sciences and technology major, Georgetown

Penn State Beaver Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship
Aimee Archer, senior psychology major, Aliquippa
Jaimes Coelho, sophomore engineering major, Centereach, NY
Natalie Manjerovic, senior Letters, Arts, and Sciences major, Georgetown

Penn State Beaver Leadership Endowed Scholarship
Michelle Korzen, junior business major, Corapolis

Pittsburgh Tube Company/PTC Alliance Endowed Scholarship
Joseph Minch, freshman science major, Philadelphia

PNC Financial Corporation Endowed Scholarship
Kristina Mangie, junior psychology major, Monaca
PSU Alumni and Friends Trustee Scholarship
Markus Allen, sophomore division of undergraduate studies major, New Castle

Rochester Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Amy Greene, senior psychology major, Beaver
Brandon Taylor, junior information sciences and technology major, Rochester

Richard and Margaret Shaw Endowed Scholarship
Sean Dickey, senior information sciences and technology major, Aliquippa
Bradley Prosper, freshman business major, Aliquippa
Sean Wolff, senior business major, Rochester

Richard and Margaret Shaw Trustee Scholarship
Jessica Hammerly, junior applied psychology major, Ellwood City
Taylor Jaros, senior information sciences and technology major, Rochester
Joshua Nussbaum, freshman engineering major, Cranberry
Zachary Richards, freshman engineering major, Beaver
Jocelyn Wensel, junior business major, Force

John and Renny Simpson Science Scholarship
Carly McKinnis, freshman science major, Rochester
Standard Steel Specialty Corporation Endowed Scholarship
Valerie Fudurich, sophomore engineering major, Monaca

Trustee Fund for Penn State Beaver
Kathryn Carugati, senior business major, Beaver
James Figas, sophomore division of undergraduate studies major, Beaver
Caitlin Vodenichar, sophomore communications major, Rochester
Tuscarora Incorporated Endowed Scholarship
Rachell Choflet, junior applied psychology major, Freedom
Donald T. Veri Outstanding Volunteer Scholarship
Justin Haffey, senior applied psychology major, Beaver Falls
Stephen Kimmick, senior administration of justice major, Beaver Falls
Veri Memorial Veterans Scholarship
Thomas Kiss, senior information sciences and technology major, Freedom
Christopher May, sophomore liberal arts major, Burgettstown
Daniel O’Hara, senior administration of justice major, Rochester
Charles Pedaline, junior business major, Rochester
Christopher Reed, freshman business major, Ellwood City

John L. Walters Memorial Scholarship
Shelby Parks, senior applied psychology major, New Brighton
Thomas P. and Shirley M. Woolaway Endowed Scholarship
Nicholas Anderegg, freshman engineering major, Canonsburg
Wendi Barnett, sophomore liberal arts major, Pittsburgh
Donald Bradfield, freshman engineering major, Aliquippa
Nathan Flowers, junior information sciences and technology major, Darlington
Lukas Kozak, sophomore division of undergraduate studies major, Carnegie
Patrick Vaughn, senior business major, Pittsburgh

The program is cosponsored by the Beaver Valley Musicians Union, the Beaver County commissioners, and the Beaver campus Brodhead Cultural Center.

For information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center office at rxm70@psu.edu or 724-773-3610.

Fall semester break: Monday-Friday, Nov. 21-25, no classes, but campus is open.
Thanksgiving holiday: Thursday, Nov. 24, campus closed
Classes end: Friday, Dec. 9
Final exams: Monday-Friday, Dec. 12-16
Commencement: 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16, auditorium, Student Union Building
Campus closes: 5 p.m., Thursday, December 22
Campus re-opens: 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3
Spring semester classes begin: Monday, Jan. 9

For information about the campus schedule, contact the Registrar’s Office at juw7@psu.edu, 724-773-3789, or gsd10@psu.edu, 724-773-3786.

He can be contacted at wtf2@psu.edu or 724-773-3883.

The Navajo Nation claims approximately 298,000 enrolled members and is the second largest tribe in population. More than 173,000 Navajos live on the reservation.

Most homes do not have electricity, running water, or telephones. The Navajo Nation has no urban centers, and most roads remained unpaved. The majority of population centers are clustered around schools, hospitals, and trading posts.

For more information about the class or trip, contact JoAnn Chirico, senior instructor in sociology, 724-773-3846; Irene Wolf, senior instructor in philosophy, 724-773-3843, or Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, 724-773-3947.

Vorbach, along with Pinchot and Cathy Benscoter, marketing and Web specialist, won a 2010 Gold CUPPIE Award in the Advertising Campaign category from CUPRAP: The Association of Communicators in Education. The award was for ‘Get In On The Secret,’ a campaign featuring personalized postcards and t-shirts packaged as books that were mailed to prospective students.

Vorbach can be contacted at New Kensington, 724-334-6018.

Monroe taught at Beaver for 30 years.

For information about the photography exhibit, contact Lisa Harris, information resources and services support specialist in the library, at ljh28@psu.edu or 724-773-3792.

Head coach Jeff Winkle is a graduate of Hopewell High School where he wrestled as a student. He has remained active in Hopewell’s wrestling program for 13 years. He holds a master's degree in strategic leadership from Mountain State University and a bachelor's degree in human resources from Geneva College.

For continuous updates and game scores, visit Beaver’s new athletic website at www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Fleeson received the Richard Russo Award in Creative Writing at Penn State Altoona and the National Collegiate Communications Arts Award (public speaking) from Beaver campus. She is a member of The Association of Writers and Writing Programs and The Center for Nonviolent Communication.

She holds a master of fine arts degree (poetry and creative non-fiction) from Chatham University and a bachelor’s degree in integrative arts from Penn State Altoona.

Fleeson can be contacted at bxf132@psu.edu or 724-773-3868.

To register for any course, contact Continuing Education at 724-773-3700 or beaverce@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 19
Women’s soccer – D’Youville College 16, Penn State Beaver 1
For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Prior to arriving at Beaver, Pentz was an IT/telecom analyst for Education Management Corporation, Pittsburgh, and a customer service representative for Highmark, Pittsburgh. In addition, he was a computer lab assistant for the Information Technology Department at Slippery Rock University.

Pentz holds a bachelor’s degree in communication/emerging technology and multimedia from Slippery Rock University. He can be contacted at njp14@psu.edu or 724-773-3573.

Levin has maintained communication with many of the criminals he has interviewed. He has testified in criminal and civil court cases, consulted with prosecution and defense attorneys, and assisted police in apprehending violent predators. In addition, he has appeared frequently on news and talk shows and is often consulted by the media.

Levin is The Irving and Betty Brudnick Professor of Sociology and Criminology and Co-Director of the Brudnick Center on Violence and Conflict, Northeastern University, Boston. He holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in sociology and a bachelor’s degree in communication research from Boston University. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from American International College in Springfield, Mass.

For information about the program, contact Robin Schreck, Beaver campus coordinator of student activities and resident life, ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

The trip was coordinated by Gary M. Slifkey, director of Catholic campus ministry at Beaver and Robert Morris University. Students from Robert Morris, Slippery Rock University, La Roche College, the University of Pittsburgh, and Washington & Jefferson traveled with the students from Beaver campus.

For information about the trip or other campus ministry-sponsored events, contact Slifkey at gms23@psu.edu or 724-773-3839

Thursday, Oct. 13
Women's volleyball - Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State New Kensington 0

Saturday, Oct. 15
Men's soccer - Penn State Worthington-Scranton 3, Penn State Beaver 1 Women's volleyball - Penn State Fayette 3, Penn State Beaver 1

Sunday, Oct. 16
Men's soccer - Penn College 5, Penn State Beaver 0 Women's soccer - Penn College 6, Penn State Beaver 0

For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Wednesday, Oct. 5
Men’s soccer – Notre Dame College 13, Penn State Beaver 1
Women’s soccer – Notre Dame College 15, Penn State Beaver 0
Women’s volleyball – Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State Greater Allegheny 0

Saturday, Oct. 8
Men’s soccer – Penn State Hazleton 2, Penn State Beaver 1

Sunday, Oct. 9
Men’s soccer – Penn State Wilkes-Barre 3, Penn State Beaver 1

For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Information about the genetic legacy resulting from exposure to Agent Orange will be provided as well as resources and educational material.

For more information about the event, contact Craig Conforti, constituent outreach specialist for Marshall’s office, 724-847-1352, visit www.repmarshall.com, or contact bobby514@comcast.net.

Prospective students will have the opportunity to visit with admissions and financial aid staff as well as learn about the academic programs offered by Penn State.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

The Penn State Nittany Lions will take on the Northwestern Wildcats, 7 p.m., Beaver Stadium, Penn State University Park.

For more information, contact Keith Poleti, Alumni Chapter president, at krp151@yahoo.com, or contact Beaver’s Office of Campus and Community Relations at rxm70@psu.edu or 724-773-3815.

Staff members will provide an overview of the program with emphasis on how to prepare students for the GED Test. Upon completion of this workshop, volunteer tutors will either be placed in a classroom as an aide or with an individual student.

Advance registration for the workshop is required by Friday, Oct. 1. To register, call the ALA office at 724-773-7810 or fax to 724-773-7303.

The program allows prospective students to attend classes, meet with faculty from diverse disciplines, and have lunch with current Beaver campus students. Space is limited, so participants are urged to register as quickly as possible.

To register, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or call 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

The schedule of events follows:

Friday, Oct. 21

Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to wear their blue and white gear.
A bonfire will be held at dusk near Harmony Hall.

Saturday, Oct. 22

9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Admissions Office Open House
Prospective students and their families will tour campus, meet with counselors, and learn about Penn State’s academic programs.

Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Campus Carnival – on Lion Shrine lawn or if rain, in gym
Student organizations will sponsor booths as well as inflatable games and novelty attractions. Students will also have cotton candy, kettle corn, and much more.

4:00 p.m. – Alumni vs. Varsity Basketball Game – in gym
Find out if the Beaver men’s varsity team can keep their winning streak going when they go up against Penn State alumni in this very competitive game.

5:30 p.m. – Cornhole Tournament – Harmony Hall
Come out to watch or participate in the tournament and find out who will take the championship.

7:00 p.m. – Blue and White Tailgate / Nittany Lions vs. Northwestern Wildcats – Harmony Hall
All are welcome to attend this free tailgate that features many of your favorite stadium foods. Join us as we watch the Lions take on the Wildcats in Evanston, Illinois.

For information about PSU Day, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, 724-773-3947.

DeSalvo, who was also assistant athletic director at Beaver, joined the campus in 2007 with the charge to revive the Lady Lions basketball program that lay dormant for two decades. In his first season (2007-2008), DeSalvo led the women’s team to an impressive 21-8 record (13-3 in the PSUAC), a PSUCA Championship, and a trip to the USCAA National Tournament in Tulsa, OK.
DeSalvo continued his success at Beaver over the next three years and accumulated a 96-26 coaching record. Under his leadership, the Lady Lions won three PSUAC Championships and earned four consecutive trips to the USCAA Tournament where they finished second in the nation in 2010-2011.

DeSalvo came to Beaver after serving one season as first assistant to Teri Johnson in the women's program at MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois. He holds a master's degree in sports leadership from Duquesne University and a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Rhode Island.

Moore is entering his fourth year with the Beaver women’s basketball program where he has been an assistant coach for the past three years. He is a 1996 graduate of Freedom High School where he received All-Tournament Team Selections in 1995 and 1996. He was captain of the Bulldogs in 1996 and selected for the Quigley Classic All-Star Game.

From 1996 to 1998, Moore was team captain for the Beaver campus Nittany Lions basketball team under Head Coach Chuck Fusina and, as a sophomore, received the Robert J. Miklos Memorial Award for leadership and accomplishments on and off the court.

Moore began coaching in 2002 at Freedom High School where he was assistant coach for the boys' varsity team. In 2003 he became assistant coach for the varsity girls’ basketball team at Monaca High School. He specialized in the defensive end of the floor and helped his team to three WPIAL playoff appearances, one PIAA state playoff appearance, and a section title (2006) in his three years as an assistant. Later, he became head coach of the Monaca varsity girls’ basketball team, leading the team to two consecutive WPIAL appearances with an overall record of 18-27 and a section record of 15-9.

In addition, Moore has participated in the local AAU circuit. He was 2008-2009 head coach of the Basketball Stars of America girls’ 13U and 16U teams and in 2010 he joined legendary coach John Miller and his Drill 4 Skill AAU organization. He has coached numerous basketball camps for Drill 4 Skill at Slippery Rock University and La Roche College and has also conducted basketball camps at Beaver campus and Robert Morris University.
Moore is working on a master's degree in special education from Slippery Rock University where he also received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education.

For information, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, contact Moore at tmm218@psu.edu or 724-622-3548, or contact Kirschner at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Events will include graffiti art therapy, brain function exhibit, resource information and a “Post Your Own Secret” exhibit.

1:00 p.m. - “A Reason to Live” – an award-winning documentary film is about teen and young adult depression and suicide. The film captures twelve personal stories of despair and hope, told by young people of different ages, ethnicities and sexual preferences, and their families.

1:45 p.m. – Keynote address by Reese Butler, founder of the Hopeline Network, 1-800-SUICIDE

2:30 p.m. – QPR Training – Presentation on “Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training to help someone save a life

3:30 p.m. – “Bullied” - a documentary focused on one student’s ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies as well as how to stop and overcome bullying

4:30 p.m. – Question and Answer session

The day’s events are presented by Penn State Beaver, the Kristin Brooks Hope Center, IMALIVE, and Help!, the Grad Student Crisis Line, 1-800-GRADHLP. For more information about the program, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, 724-773-3947, visit http://www.hopeline.com/ or http://www.imalive.org, or call 1-800-GRADHLP.

To date, the organization has donated more than 15 million pairs of shoes in the United States and around the world, including shoes for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and the Southeast Asian tsunami. 

Bert DeSalvo, the team’s head coach, noted that the team ‘wanted to do something this year to help those less fortunate. In the past we’ve assisted environmental groups and women's groups, and this year we're going to do our best to help those outside Beaver County.’

DeSalvo also noted that his wife, Becky is involved in the project. She is the adult, transfer, and international admissions counselor at Beaver. ‘My wife is responsible for recruiting international students to our campus,’ DeSalvo said, ‘and I wanted to reach out to an organization that could potentially help people from areas that our international students may be from or be close to. I think this project will show how much the campus community can rally to help those from all parts of the world.’

The team hopes to gather 238 pairs of shoes; that's exactly two pairs for each student athlete at Beaver campus. The public as well as all students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to drop off new or gently-worn shoes at one of five locations on campus: the gymnasium, Student Union Building, Harmony Hall residence hall, Student Activities Suite, and the faculty/staff mail room on the ground floor of the Ross Administration Building.

Shoes will be collected throughout the month of October. For information about the project, contact Ms. DeSalvo at rmm27@psu.edu or 724-773-3809, contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, , or visit http://www.soles4souls.org.

The Jefferson Awards are a prestigious national recognition system honoring community and public service in America. The Jefferson Awards are presented on national and local levels, but today the primary purpose of the award is to serve as a ‘Call to Action for Volunteers’ in local communities.

The Jefferson Awards has more than 150 media partners in more than 90 communities across the country. A local panel of judges selects the winners who are considered ‘unsung heroes,’ i.e. ordinary individuals who perform extraordinary deeds. DeNardis’ Jefferson Award is presented by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Pittsburgh Foundation, and The Heinz Endowments.

In 2003, DeNardis was diagnosed with Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM), a rare, incurable lymphoma. Despite chemotherapy treatment and life-threatening relapses, he has continued to work full time while volunteering for the IWMF. He serves up to 40 hours per month in a variety of volunteer roles for IWMF and has been a foundation board member since 2007. He serves as the discussion list manager and moderates online postings from more than 1,500 list members. In addition, he contributes to the list discussion by providing emotional support and research information to patients, caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare workers.

DeNardis assisted in redesigning the IWMF website and is expanding an online database he has helped to develop which captures medical data from more than 3,000 WM patients around the world.

A husband and father of three children, DeNardis has taught full-time and part-time at Beaver campus since 2000 and is the information manager at the University of Pittsburgh. DeNardis holds a master’s degree in business administration in business and information systems from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Robert Morris University.

DeNardis can be contacted at pld2@psu.edu.

DeSalvo’s departure was announced September 28 by Chris Rizzo, director of student affairs, and Andy Kirschner, athletic director. DeSalvo, who also served as assistant athletic director at Beaver, was the first coach in the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) to lead his team to three consecutive titles as well as appearances in four consecutive United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Championship tournaments.
Moore attended Beaver campus from 1996-1998 during which time he was the captain of the basketball team and received the Robert J. Miklos Memorial Award for his dedication, leadership, and excellence on and off the court.

He began his coaching career at Freedom High School in 2002 as assistant coach for the boys' varsity team. In 2003 he was named assistant coach of the varsity girls’ basketball team at Monaca High School and helped the team reach three WPIAL playoff appearances and a PIAA state playoff appearance. In 2006 Moore was named head coach at Monaca where he led the Lady Indians to two consecutive WPIAL appearances with an overall record of 18-27 and a section record of 15-9.

In 2002 Moore earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Slippery Rock University where he is working on a master’s degree in special education.

He can be contacted through the Beaver Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

The $700 award, established and is funded by SAGE Publications, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), and participating SAGE authors, was developed to help defray the cost of the recipient’s attendance at the Annual ACJS Professional Development Teaching Workshop and Meeting in New York City in March 2012.

The ACJS is an international association established in 1963 to foster professional and scholarly activities in the field of criminal justice. ACJS promotes criminal justice education, research, and policy analysis within the discipline of criminal justice for both educators and practitioners.

Pierce began teaching last fall when Beaver, Penn State New Kensington, and Penn State Shenango began joint delivery of the bachelor’s degree in administration of justice. She recently co-authored ‘Assessing the Influence of Familial Paternalism on Child Neglect Sentencing Decisions,’ an article that appeared online in June in the American Journal of Criminal Justice. In addition, she was featured in the 2011 Penn State Beaver Spring Faculty Speakers Series when she presented a program entitled ‘A Review of Women in Violent Roles.’

Prior to arriving at Penn State, Pierce was an assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Western Oregon University. She also served as the instructor of record for the Department of Criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Department of Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University. She holds a doctorate in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in criminal justice from New Mexico State University, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Whitman College.

Pierce can be contacted at mbp16@psu.edu or 724-773-3549.

A bonfire at dusk near Harmony Hall residence hall will be held Friday, and the Admissions Office will host an Open House, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, in the Student Union Building. A campus carnival featuring inflatable games, novelty attractions, cotton candy, and kettle corn will be held from noon to 3:00 p.m. and sponsored and implemented by campus student organizations. The Beaver men’s basketball team will take on Penn State alumni in an annual competition that will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the gym, and a Cornhole tournament will begin at 5:30 p.m. outside of Harmony Hall.

On Saturday the festivities will be capped by a tailgate held prior to and during the Penn State football game in the lobby of Harmony Hall. The Nittany Lions will take on the Northwestern Wildcats at 7:00 p.m., and free stadium foods will be offered prior to and during the game.

For information about PSU Day, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the Office of Campus and Community Relations at rxm70@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

Odd?Rod is a 26-year-old poet, author, recording artist and philanthropist raised in Jacksonville, Fla. His tumultuous childhood was a result of his mother’s drug addiction and an absent father. School provided solace to Rod and he excelled academically. The death of his 16-year old brother, Eric, was a blow for 13-year old Rod, but provided him with motivation to succeed.

Rod received a full scholarship from the Kessler Foundation to attend the University of North Florida, where he earned a BFA in graphic design with a concentration in multimedia. He took up poetry as an outlet for his troubles and continued the hobby at UNF while hosting Open Mic sessions for poets and artists. He uses his current moniker to stand apart from his peers as well as to show he’s unafraid of begin considered odd. His conversational tone and use of plain English endeared him to his audiences, who were able to relate to his life’s difficulties.

After graduating, Rod authored three poetry books: "Simply Put," "Simple Still" and "Visions Thru the P.O.O.R. (Poetry of Odd Rod)." In 2006 he wrote "Dying Flowers," a poem used in a gun bounty campaign. He was commissioned to write and star in the "See it, Say it, Stop it" Crime Prevention Campaign commercials as well as the "Let's Do This" NFL promotional campaign starring Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis.

Rod began speaking at rehabilitation centers, churches and schools where he focused on what can be achieved through hard work and determination despite difficulties and obstacles. In 2007 he began to organize educational fundraisers to raise awareness of non-profit organizations and in doing so, founded Eric's Life, Inc. in honor of his late brother. In 2009 he became a children's book author and recording artist with the release of the book, "Buddy and Bird" and his CD, "The Art of Plain English."

For information about Odd?Rod or the presentation, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of residence life and student activities, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Available courses are:

-- Oct. 4: Business Ethics

-- Oct. 11: Marcellus Shale Update

-- Oct. 25: Internal Controls

-- Nov. 1: CPA’s Role in Divorce in Pennsylvania

-- Nov. 8: Individual Tax Update: Get Ready for Tax Season

-- Nov. 15: Federal Business Tax Update

-- Nov. 22: Insight into Latest PA Dept. of Revenue Tax Issue Resolution

-- Nov. 29: Unclaimed Property

To register for any course, contact Continuing Education at 724-773-3700 or beaverce@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Few co-authored "Psychological Contracts and Organizational Identification: The Mediating Effect of Perceived Organizational Support" which appeared in the Journal of Labor Research, Vol. 32, No. 3. Harcar co-authored "Young Consumers’ Cell Phone Usage in Developing Market: The Case of Turkish Youth Market" which appeared in the Journal of Marketing Development and Competitiveness, Vol. 5(3), 2011.

Few holds a doctorate in strategic management and an executive M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business, as well as a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics from Colby College. Harcar holds a doctorate in business administration, and a master’s degree and two bachelor’s degrees in marketing from Istanbul University. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and is the recipient of the 2010 Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Faculty Excellence in Research Award.

Few can be reached at wtf2@psu.edu or 724-773-3883, and Harcar can be contacted at tdh13@psu.edu or 724-773-3892.

Szymczak is the author of numerous publications, including “Cold War Crusader: Arthur Bliss Lane and the Private Committee to Investigate the Katyn Massacre, 1949-1952," which appeared in Polish American Studies: A Journal of Polish American History and Culture and "The Vindication of Memory: The Katyn Case in the West, Poland, and Russia, 1952-2008" which was published in The Polish Review by The Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America. His book review of "The Exile Mission: The Polish Political Diaspora and Polish Americans, 1939-1956," written by Anna D. Jaroszynska-Kirchmann, was published in the journal American Communist History, Vol. 8.

Szymczak holds a doctorate in modern world history from Carnegie Mellon University; a doctorate in history from Lancaster University, England; a master’s degree in liberal studies from Duquesne University, and a master’s degree in history and a bachelor’s degree in history and literature from West Virginia University. He holds a Certificate of Study from Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland, and has received fellowships from Yale University, Princeton University, and the University of Pennsylvania.

In addition, Szymczak is the recipient of Penn State’s prestigious George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Excellence in Research Award, and a three-time recipient of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Excellence in Teaching Award.

He can be contacted at rxs16@psu.edu or 724-773-3895.

The first place team was the Beaver County Times with Larry Boggs, Vaughn Vacar, Scott Kegel and Bob Johnston. The Hicks with Sticks team took second place with John Alvetro, Dave Cooper, Doug Seeley, and Mark Young.

Winners of the Skills Competition were Bob Rimbey, Closest to the Pin, Hole #4; Larry Boggs, Closest to the Pin, Hole #11; Joane Finegan, Longest Drive, Hole #3, and John Kohche, Longest Putt, Hole #18.

The outing’s proceeds, which will be announced soon, benefit the Alumni Society’s endowed scholarships for Beaver campus students.

For information about next year’s golf outing, contact Diana Patterson, director of development at Beaver, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

The first topic of the new series will be gender essentialism. Clare Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology at Penn State Beaver, will discuss “Children’s Reasoning About Gender Equity” at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, in the Samuel P. “Pat” Black III Conference Center, which is located on the first floor of the Jack Burke Research and Economic Development Center. Parking will be available in the deck behind the Burke Center, off Technology Drive.

Research shows that children go through a period of gender essentialism around ages 5 to 7, when they see the two sexes as opposites that have little in common. This talk will review a series of studies by Conry-Murray that examine whether gender essentialism influences children’s reasoning about fairness between boys and girls.

The Colloquium Series in Psychological Sciences and Human Behavior is hosted by Penn State Behrend’s bachelor of psychology degree programs, the Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Organizational Research and Evaluation (CORE) and the campus' School of Humanities and Social Sciences. For additional information, phone Carol Wilson, assistant professor of psychology, at 814-898-6082 or email clw33@psu.edu.

Green spent her summer working with penguins at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium where she helped clean exhibits, bathe and feed the animals, monitored penguin eggs for hatching, and conducted tours for the public.

When she began her freshman year at Beaver campus, Green was enrolled as an animal science major but quickly learned she was better suited to work directly with animals and people on a daily basis.

In addition to being a full-time student, Green has been employed off campus as well as by the Beaver Admissions Office, Student Affairs Office, and Development Office. Her ultimate goal after graduation is to work in the education department of a zoo.
Green, a native of Spotsylvania, VA, currently resides in Monaca, PA. She can be contacted at aig5089@psu.edu.

The award-winning film from 2007 is based on author Khaled Hosseini’s debut novel of the same name. The book and film tell the story of Amir, a young boy from the Wazir Akbar Khan district of Kabul, who befriends Hassan, the son of his father's Hazara servant. The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, from the fall of Afghanistan's monarchy through the Soviet invasion, the mass exodus of refugees to Pakistan and the United States, and the rise of the Taliban regime.

The film was nominated for numerous awards by the Academy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the Broadcast Film Critics Association, World Soundtrack Awards, Christopher Awards, and Young Artists Awards, among other.

This free screening and discussion are part of the Penn State Beaver Diversity Committee’s 2011-2012 Global Film Series which is designed to expand participants’ world view as well as initiate discussion about global themes – politics, religion, morality, culture, racism - to aid in deepening understanding of other cultures.

For information about the event or the Diversity Committee, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Tuesday, Sept. 13
Women’s soccer - Franciscan University of Steubenville

For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on Student Life, or contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu, 724-773-3826, or apd12@psu.edu or 724-773-3827

Chapin has conducted extensive research and written numerous publications about mass media, intimate partner violence, bullying, stalking, racism, and school violence. His research has also focused on the social effects of media, popular music, popular culture, social networks, and the effectiveness of public health campaigns for adolescents. He has taught courses in cinema art, broadcasting and cable television, news writing, TV production, and mass media. In addition, he has developed a variety of programs about domestic violence prevention for educators, healthcare professionals, and communities

Chapin has been recognized regionally and state-wide for his work with Pittsburgh’s Crisis Center North which serves victims of domestic and relationship violence and works to eliminate beliefs and behaviors that perpetuate it. In 2005 Chapin was the recipient of the Seventh Annual Governor's Victim Service Pathfinder Award in the category of Allied Professional for his efforts on behalf of Crisis Center North. In addition, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the United States House of Representatives have awarded citations to Chapin for his outstanding research and volunteer work. He is also a recipient of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Excellence in Service Award.

Two years ago, Chapin served as a co-presenter for the Magee Womancare International delegation from Kyrgyzstan at Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC. He was also elected vice head for the Internships and Careers Interest Group of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) and has given many presentations for the group.

Chapin is the founder of the Penn State Beaver Annual Forensics Tournament which has brought thousands of area high school students to Beaver since its inception in 2000. Students compete in a variety of dramatic and comedic presentations, and honors are awarded to individual and school winners.

He holds a Ph.D. in communication, information, and library studies from Rutgers University; a master’s degree in communication studies and mass media from Shippensburg University, and a bachelor’s degree in education from Bloomsburg University.

Storr was honored for her research and publications in inter-cultural communication, business communication, Caribbean journalism, and digital technology and teaches a variety of related classes, including public relations.

Earlier this year, Storr was the lead presenter in a training and professional development workshop conducted on behalf of Penn State’s University Office of Global Programs and the Human Resource Development Center. ‘Communicating Across Cultures: Building Partnerships’ was designed to identify the importance of valuing differences, emphasizing minority perspectives, recognizing personal biases about cultural differences, identifying techniques to manage cultural differences, and recognizing personal levels of readiness to embrace differences.

Another recent research presentation by Storr entitled ‘Caribbean Journalism in the 21st Century: Globalization, Regional Integration and National Identity’ describes this century’s transformation of Caribbean journalism with globalization of news organizations and convergent digital technologies.

She has served on the Penn State Beaver National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Committee and co-implemented programs built on the theme of ‘Voices Against Violence.’ She was a member of the Executive Committee of the Penn State Commission for Women and is the founder and coordinator of Beaver’s annual Communications Day. She is a recipient of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award.

Storrs holds a doctorate in mass communication and a certification in contemporary history from Ohio University; a master’s degree in radio-television-film production from Wayne State University, and a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from the University of Windsor, Canada.
Chapin can be contacted at jrc11@psu.edu, 724-773-3877, or by visiting    http://www.personal.psu.edu/jrc11. Storr can be contacted at jms1015@psu.edu, 724-773-3575, or by visiting http://www.personal.psu.edu/jms1015.

Miller, professor of English at Penn State Abington, is the first Penn State laureate from humanities, the first to be named from a Penn State campus other than University Park, and the fourth person to hold the title. The Penn State laureate is a full-time faculty member in the humanities or fine arts who is assigned half-time for one academic year to bring an enhanced level of social, cultural, artistic, and human perspective and awareness to a broad array of audiences.

Miller will be a guest speaker at the first meeting of the 2011-2012 Penn State Beaver Advisory Board at 7 a.m. on September 16. Her topic will be ‘The Lost Generation on the French Riviera,’ which will be followed by a meeting with the Campus Executive Council and a campus tour.

In addition, Miller will speak to a comparative literature class in Race, Gender, and Identity in World Literature taught by Robin Bower, associate professor of Spanish at Beaver. Miller’s topic will be ‘American Diarists: Day-by-Day Personal Accounts through the Centuries.’ A variety of students and faculty from diverse areas of study will attend a luncheon with Miller.
During the academic year, Miller will visit University locations throughout the state to talk about her professional area of expertise, ‘America’s Lost Generation of the 1920s.’ In addition to Beaver, her stops in the northwestern part of the state will include Penn State DuBois, Penn State Behrend, and Penn State Shenango.

For information about Miller, contact the Beaver campus Office of Academic Affairs at djm5@psu.edu or 724-773-3571, or visit http://laureate.psu.edu/Linda_Miller.

For additional information, contact Kirschner at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or contact Bert DeSalvo, assistant athletic director, at apd12@psu.edu or 724-773-3827.

Glowacki notes that ‘programs operating on the fringes of societal acceptance often have a more developed, logical, and inclusive view of our society than the entities which seek a stranglehold on morality in our culture.’ He examines how popular TV shows such as 'Family Guy' and 'South Park' break down stereotypical attitudes and behavior. Glowacki notes that his interpretation of popular cultural icons is designed to educate as well as encourage people to take a fresh look at life. His goal is to prompt television viewers to question how TV shows’ purpose and morals reflect today’s culture, and he believes animated comedies can be instrumental in teaching and reinforcing morals and values for young adults.

Glowacki, who was born without legs in 1973, is a competitive athlete focused on promoting achievement and excellence in all areas of life, including competitive sports, the corporate world, and the community. He is a member of the USA Paralympic Team for Sit-Volleyball, traveled and competed internationally with the team and attended the Paralympics in Australia and the World Championship in Egypt. He also served as the alternate for the Paralympics in Athens.

Glowacki holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in United States history from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
This program is sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and Student Activities. For information, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

The workshop will guide participants through the application process as well as provide information about financial assistance and academic majors.

For information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU or br-admissions@psu.edu, or via AOL Instant Messenger (BRAdmissions).

Last fall the United Way Committee raised $5,002, all of which was donated to the United Way of Beaver County. The group hopes to raise $5,000 this fall as well.

Committee co-chairs are Cindy Platz, staff assistant, Office of Finance and Business, and Jennie Ward, staff assistant, Office of the Registrar and Office of the Division of Undergraduate Studies. Other committee members are Dana Alvetro, program assistant, Office of Continuing Education; Carleen Dinello, assistant director of academic affairs and senior instructor in reading and English; Renata Shaw, staff assistant, Office of the Chancellor and Office of Campus and Community Relations and Brodhead Cultural Center; Claudia Tanaskovic, instructor in chemistry, and Beth Theobald, reference librarian.

For information or to contribute to the campus fundraising efforts for the United Way, contact Platz at cap9@psu.edu or 724-773-3546 or Ward at juw7@psu.edu or 724-773-3789.

Tuesday, Sept. 6
Women’s soccer – Geneva College 10, Penn State Beaver 0

Thursday, Sept. 8
Men’s soccer – Thiel College 3, Penn State Beaver 0
Women’s soccer – Thiel College 12, Penn State Beaver 0

For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.beaverathletics.com, or contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826 or apd12@psu.edu or 724-773-3827.

A Reach Out Service Learning Fair will be held Friday, Sept. 9, and a Part-Time Job Fair will be held Monday, Sept. 12. The Internship and Networking Fair will be held from 11:00 - 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26.

All of the events provide opportunities for area businesses, agencies, and companies to come on campus to connect with students and let them know how their classroom coursework can also affect the lives of others outside of campus. The sessions provide students with an opportunity to gain ‘real life’ experience as well as find fulfilling employment, service, or internship opportunities.

Student attending these event will be from a variety of majors, including business, information sciences and technology, psychology, communications, and administration of justice.

To register for an event or obtain more information, contact the Penn State Beaver Career Services Office at CareerServicesBeaver@psu.edu or 724-773-3959, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on Academics.

This summer’s programs were held in the auditorium of the campus Student Union Building due to electrical and other updates needed at the J. P. Giusti Amphitheater.

‘We had a great summer season,’ said Amy M. Krebs, director of campus and community relations and the Brodhead Cultural Center. ‘The shows were wonderful, and our audiences and performers were very understanding about our need to move into the auditorium in order to get the amphitheater in good shape for next summer’s shows.’

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association sold concessions and Penn State Creamery ice cream at most of this summer’s shows. Sale proceeds benefit three scholarships for Beaver students that are sponsored by the Alumni Chapter.

For information about the Brodhead Cultural Center, contact rxm70@psu.edu or 724-773-3610, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead.

LaVarr McBride has accepted the joint position of instructor in administration of justice at Penn State Beaver, Penn State New Kensington, and Penn State Shenango. In addition to teaching at each campus, he will serve as program coordinator and internship supervisor. Neha Pandit has been hired as a regional instructor in psychology and will provide internship supervision for Penn State Beaver, Penn State Kensington, and Penn State Greater Allegheny. She will also deliver psychology courses at the campuses.

McBride was an assistant professor at Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, where he was also the program director of criminal justice. He has extensive field experience after serving in a variety of positions, including training specialist with the Office of Defender Service, Washington, D.C., pre-sentence investigator for federal courts, probation officer, parole officer, correctional officer, and consultant as a Defense Initiated Victim Outreach Specialist for federal and state cases. He holds a master’s degree in sociology from Utah State University and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Weber State University.

Pandit was an assistant professor and counselor at Georgian Court University, and an associate professor and course leader in psychology at London Metropolitan University. She was a psychologist with American Psychotherapy Associates in London and was a psychologist, EAP counselor, and instructor at the Outpatient Psychiatry and the Center for Cognitive Therapy for the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Pandit holds a doctorate in counseling psychology from Temple University and a master’s degree in community counseling and a bachelor’s degree in sociology/criminal justice from George Washington University.

McBride can be contacted at lwm13@psu.edu or 724-773-3866, and Pandit can be reached at nzp2@psu.edu or 412-675-9136.

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell Penn State Creamery ice cream in the lobby from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Sale proceeds benefit two scholarships established by the Alumni Chapter for Beaver campus students.
This summer’s Brodhead Cultural Center program sponsors included The Times, Clearview Federal Credit Union, and the Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545.

For more information or to receive a free schedule of events for next summer, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or rxm70@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead.

For information about the campus schedule, contact the Registrar’s Office at juw7@psu.edu, 724-773-3789, or gsd10@psu.edu, 724-773-3786.

Glowacki, who was born without legs in 1973, is a competitive athlete focused on promoting achievement and excellence in all areas of life, including competitive sports, the corporate world, and the community.

He believes animated comedies can be instrumental in teaching and reinforcing morals and values of young adults. Glowacki explains that “programs operating on the fringes of societal acceptance often have a more developed, logical, and inclusive view of our society than the entities which seek a strangle hold on morality in our culture.”

Glowacki examines how “Family Guy” and “South Park” break down stereotypical attitudes and behavior. His interpretation of popular cultural icons is designed to educate as well as encourage people to take a fresh look at life and his goal is to prompt television viewers to question the purpose, moral and ways in which shows reflect today’s culture.

He is a member of the USA Paralympic Team for Sit-Volleyball, traveled and competed internationally with the team and attended the Paralympics in Australia and the World Championship in Egypt. He also served as the alternate for the Paralympics in Athens.

Glowacki holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in United States history from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

The program is sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and Student Activities. For information, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will continue to sell Penn State Creamery ice cream and other refreshments in the lobby from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. prior to each show. Sale proceeds benefit two scholarships established by the Alumni Chapter for Beaver campus students.

The Boilermaker Jazz Band will perform on Tuesday, Aug. 23, and the Joe Grkman Polka Band will be in concert Tuesday, Aug. 30.

This summer’s Brodhead Cultural Center program sponsors include The Times, Clearview Federal Credit Union, and the Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545.

For more information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610, email rxm70@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead.

The annual summer camps are implemented through the Office of Continuing Education and the Athletic Department. For more information, contact Continuing Education at BeaverCE@psu.edu or 724-773-3700.

Benscoter was an adjunct lecturer in communications at Beaver prior to joining the campus full-time in 2009. She spent 18 years working in newspaper design and editing at the Jacksonville Journal-Courier in Illinois and the Beaver County Times and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications from Drake University. In addition, Benscoter has completed coursework in web design at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and is currently working on a master’s degree in media arts and technology at Duquesne University.

Benscoter can be contacted at cub15@psu.edu or 724-773-3807.

Dwivedi will share her training this fall as Beaver campus enhances its IST curriculum by introducing SAP-based content into several undergraduate courses at the junior and senior level. The courses will aid students in gaining SAP skill sets as well as earning a SAP Achievement Recognition Award and a SAP Business Associate Certificate (TERP10). The courses are designed in conjunction with the SAP University Alliance Program of which Penn State is an active member. 

Students who complete a minimum of three SAP-approved courses are eligible to receive a SAP Student Recognition Award signed by the SAP University Alliances program manager and Penn State Beaver Chancellor Gary Keefer. The courses will continue to meet the core or elective requirements of the student's chosen major or minor stream. Individuals who graduated from Penn State within the past year are also eligible to enroll in these courses.

In addition, the SAP Student Recognition Award will make students eligible to attend the SAP TERP10 certification course, which is a two-week instructor-led course followed by an online exam administered by SAP America. The program is designed for students who want to expand their general knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) business processes using one of the leading ERP software applications in the industry. The SAP Certified Business Associate is a widely-recognized and respected credential across the SAP ecosystem.

Beaver faculty members will hold a series of introduction and awareness sessions for anyone interested in these courses and training. For more information, contact Dwivedi at nxd22@psu.edu or 724-773-3894.

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell Penn State Creamery ice cream from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium lobby. In addition, the chapter will sell concessions before and during the concert. Proceeds from all sales benefit the Alumni Chapter’s scholarships for Beaver campus students. 

For more information or for directions to the campus, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center Office at 724-773-3610 or rxm70@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

In addition, the Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell Penn State Creamery ice cream and other refreshments in the lobby prior to and/or during each concert. Ice cream will be sold from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.; concession sales will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at the end of intermission. Sale proceeds benefit the Alumni Chapter’s scholarships for Beaver campus students.

The August performance schedule follows:
Metropolitan Symphonic Band at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9
Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16
Boilermaker Jazz Band at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23
Joe Grkman Polka Band at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30

This summer’s Brodhead Cultural Center program sponsors include The Times, Clearview Federal Credit Union, and the Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545.

For more information or a schedule of events in August, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610, email rxm70@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead.

Registration will open at 9:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Dinner, live and silent auctions, and an awards ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. Fees are $150 for an individual golfer and $550 for a foursome. Those interested in attending dinner only will pay $35. The golf package includes golf cart, fees, on-course beverages, lunch, and dinner.

To register or obtain more information about the golf outing, contact Diana Patterson, director of development and Alumni Society liaison, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558, or contact Mona DeLisio, development external relations assistant, at mad25@psu.edu or 724-773-3817.

The Spend a Summer Evening program provides participants with the opportunity to meet with Beaver campus admissions staff members, faculty and students, and offers information about the admissions process, financial aid, Penn State's academic opportunities and life on and off campus. Registration and refreshments begin at 5 p.m., followed by the program at 5:30 p.m. Penn State Creamery ice cream will be served to all visitors.

Beaver campus offers bachelor's degrees in administration of justice, business, communications, information sciences and technology, and psychology, and each degree can be completed entirely at Beaver. In addition, the campus offers the 2 + 2 program which allows students to enroll in the first two years of more than 160 bachelor degrees at Beaver before moving to another Penn State location to complete the degree.

To register for the event or to obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU, br-admissions@psu.edu, or via AOL Instant Messenger at BRAdmissions.

Kugel has been the certified school nurse for Seneca Valley School District since last year. She also has been a substitute school nurse for the Western Beaver County School District, Big Beaver Falls, Freedom, Seneca Valley, Hopewell, Beaver Area and South Side Area school districts.

Since 2007, she has been an instructor in the Personal Care Home Administrator Training Program offered by the Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education. She was director of the Diabetes Education Center for UPMC Beaver Valley/ACH Hospital from 1999 to 2007 and worked as a registered nurse for the Heritage Valley Health System, Sewickley, for two years.

Kugel was a diabetes educator/coordinator/triage nurse with Sentara Health Plan in Virginia from 1995-1998 and was a registered nurse for Sentara Hampton General Hospital from 1992-1995.

She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from Carlow University, a school nurse certification from Slippery Rock University, and an associate degree in nursing from Thomas Nelson Community College, Va. She is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the National Association of School Nurses and the Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners.

Kugel can be contacted at 724-773-3955.

Over the years, Luce’s job duties included a wide variety of responsibilities, including overseeing instructional media, video conferencing and scheduling, implementing student evaluations, and scheduling for conferences and internal and external group events on campus.

Early in his career, Luce assisted the offices of Continuing Education and University Relations with various projects and programs, reviewed dossiers for faculty tenure promotions, wrote grants for departmental projects, and was one of the authors of the campus’ first strategic plan. He served as campus representative for the United Way of Beaver County for nine years and was a founding member of the Technology Users Subcommittee. In addition, he was an original member of the Computer Fee Committee and a member of the University Classroom Improvement Committee.

Luce served on numerous academic and administrative search committees and was a member of the campus Judiciary Board and Appeal Board. Before retiring, he was invited to join Beaver’s Campaign Steering Committee and remains an active member of the group whose goal is to raise $3 million for Beaver campus as part of “For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students.”

For years, Luce has been a playwright in his free time and is currently writing a play about Pittsburgh steelworkers in 1982. His plays have been read and produced throughout Pittsburgh, and he was a member of the Pittsburgh Public Theatre Playwrights. Theaters in London and New York City are currently reviewing one of his plays for possible production.

“I love spending time as a playwright,” Luce said, “I really enjoy it, but it takes a lot of time. I’ve learned that once you’re done with a play, you take it apart and revise, revise, revise.”

Retirement also affords Luce the opportunity to bike or walk daily, and he enjoys traveling. Recent destinations have included San Diego, Ocean City, Seattle, Vancouver, and Portland.

Luce holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Geneva College. His wife, Carol, is head of the graduate psychology program at Geneva and a practicing psychologist. They are the parents of two children. Jeff, who holds a master’s degree in education, is attending Texas State University to achieve certification as a school psychologist. Their daughter, Sheryl, is in her second year of law school at the University of Michigan where she’ll serve as editor of one of several law journals.

           
The Metropolitan Symphonic Band will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 9. The performance is part of the Cultural Center’s 35th season of summer programming.
           
This summer’s series cosponsors include The Times, Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545, and Clearview Federal Credit Union.
           
The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell refreshments in the auditorium lobby prior to and during the concert. In addition, at some shows, the chapter will sell Penn State Creamery ice cream from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the lobby. Proceeds from all sales benefit the Alumni Chapter’s scholarships for Beaver campus students.

           
For more information or for directions to the campus, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center Office at 724-773-3610 or rxm70@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Goolsby has been the resident director at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia since 2009. Prior to that position, he spent two years as resident director at Slippery Rock University. In addition, he served as residence hall director at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee, for a year and held an internship in the Office of Student Life at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.

Goolsby is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the National Association of College and University Residence Halls; the American College Personnel Association, College Student Educators International, and the Pennsylvania College Personnel Association. He has served on a variety of residence life and programming committees throughout his career.

Goolsby holds a master's degree in student affairs in higher education from Slippery Rock University and a bachelor's degree in political science from Austin Peay State University. He can be contacted through the Office of Student Affairs at dxt24@psu.edu, asb1@psu.edu, or 724-773-3951.

The Spend a Summer Evening program provides participants with the opportunity to meet with Beaver campus admissions staff members, faculty, and students, and offers information about the admissions process, financial aid, Penn State’s academic opportunities, and life on and off campus. Registration and refreshments begin at 5 p.m., followed by the program at 5:30. Penn State Creamery ice cream will be served to all visitors.

Beaver campus offers bachelor's degrees in administration of justice, business, communications, information sciences and technology, and psychology, and each degree can be completed entirely at Beaver. In addition, the campus offers the 2 + 2 program which allows students to enroll in the first two years of more than 160 bachelor degrees at Beaver before moving to another Penn State location to complete the degree.

To register for the events or to obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU, br-admissions@psu.edu, or via AOL Instant Messenger at BRAdmissions.

Students interviewed were junior Ryan Hudacsek, an administration of justice major from Freedom; sophomore John Mitchell, Division of Undergraduate Studies, Beaver Falls, and sophomore Amanda Palombo, a business major from Aliquippa. The students’ interview with Delano also appeared on the KDKA/ CBS Pittsburgh website.

For information, contact Amy M. Krebs, director of campus and community relations, amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

The play, presented as part of the Brodhead Cultural Center’s 35th summer programming series, is directed by Sandy Reigel, who attended Beaver campus and graduated from Penn State University Park.

Songs from the show include "Comedy Tonight" and "Everybody Ought to Have a Maid." The play debuted on Broadway in 1962 and has been revived frequently since then in the United States and London, England. The 1966 film featured comedy greats Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, and Buster Keaton.

For a complete schedule of August events at the Brodhead Cultural Center, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead.

Musical Theatre, ages 9-12
Monday-Friday, August 8-12
9:00 a.m. to noon

Musical Theatre, ages 13-16
Monday-Friday, August 8-12
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Fitness Camp, ages 8-14
Monday-Friday, August 1-5
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

To register for a camp or to obtain more details, contact the Office of Continuing Education at BeaverCE@psu.edu or 724-773-3700, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

The Hopewell Community Big Band will perform Tuesday, Aug. 2, and the Metropolitan Symphonic Band will perform Tuesday, Aug. 9. Both shows will begin at 7:30 p.m.
The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Society will sell refreshments before and during the concerts. Sale proceeds benefit the Alumni Chapter’s scholarships for Beaver campus students.

This summer’s Brodhead Cultural Center program sponsors include The Times, Clearview Federal Credit Union, and the Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545.

For more information or a schedule of events in August, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610, email rxm70@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead.

           
To obtain free email or hard copies of the Brodhead Cultural Center summer schedule, or for more information, call the Center at 724-773-3610, call the Events Hotline at 724-773-3600, email rxm70@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead.

Pierce began teaching in the fall semester for the new bachelor’s degree in administration of justice at Beaver. Before coming to Penn State, Pierce was an assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Western Oregon University. She also served as the instructor of record for the Department of Criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Department of Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University.

She holds a doctorate in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in criminal justice from New Mexico State University, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Whitman College.

Pierce can be contacted at mbp16@psu.edu or 724-773-3549.

Rockets Away, ages 9-14
Monday-Friday, July 18-22
9:00 a.m. to noon

Wizardry School, ages 8 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Robotics, ages 11 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Digital Video and Movie Production, ages 11 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Spanish for Kids, ages 5 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Beginner Cheerleading, ages 5-8
Monday-Friday, July 25-29
9:00 a.m. to noon

Musical Theatre, ages 9-12
Monday-Friday, August 8-12
9:00 a.m. to noon

Musical Theatre, ages 13-16
Monday-Friday, August 8-12
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Fitness Camp, ages 8-14
Monday-Friday, July 18-22
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fitness Camp, ages 8-14
Monday-Friday, August 1-5
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Girls’ Basketball, ages 8-13
Monday-Friday, July 18-22
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wii Camp, ages 8-14
Monday-Friday, July 25-29
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Soccer Camp, ages 8-13
Monday-Thursday, July 18-22
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

To register for a camp or to obtain more details, contact the Office of Continuing Education at BeaverCE@psu.edu or 724-773-3700, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

“The proposal presents a compelling strategy for improving students’ educational experiences and learning,” said Angela R. Linse, executive director and associate dean of the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, when the award was announced. “Implementation in a general education class will be helpful in setting expectations about their engagement early in their academic careers.” The Schreyer Institute will work in conjunction with Grunstra to implement evaluation plans and encouraged him to share his work with colleagues.

Grunstra joined Penn State in 2009. He holds a doctorate in environmental science and engineering and a master’s degree in environmental science from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Grove City College.

He can be contacted at mbg16@psu.edu or 724-773-3875.

Prior to the appointment, Bender was a staff assistant in the Residence Life and Student Affairs offices at Beaver campus for two years and spent five years as a teaching assistant for the Freedom Area School District for five years.

Bender holds a bachelor’s degree in major elementary and special education from Slippery Rock University.

She can be contacted at jmt226@psu.edu or 724-773-3832.

The Spend a Summer Evening program provides participants with the opportunity to meet with Beaver campus admissions staff members, faculty, and students, and offers information about the admissions process, financial aid, Penn State’s academic opportunities, and life on and off campus. Registration and refreshments begin at 5 p.m., followed by a 5:30 p.m. start time for the program. Penn State Creamery ice cream will be served to all attendees.

Beaver campus offers bachelor's degrees in administration of justice, business, communications, information sciences and technology, and psychology, and each degree can be completed entirely at Beaver. In addition, the campus offers the ‘2 + 2 program’ which allows students to enroll in the first two years of more than 160 bachelor degrees at Beaver before moving to another Penn State location to complete the degree.

To register for the events or to obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU, br-admissions@psu.edu, or via AOL Instant Messenger at BRAdmissions.

Students will work in teams and learn how to conduct research, develop a business plan, create a trade show booth, and present a business model. Campers will work with Penn State Beaver faculty and student mentors and will visit and tour local businesses to see companies in action. On the last day of camp, a panel of celebrity judges will determine which team has designed the most impressive business. Friends and family are invited to attend this final event.

Participants will learn to use Palo Alto Software’s Business Plan Pro, recommended by The Wall Street Journal and Entrepreneur magazine as the leading, most effective software to use when designing a business plan.

This camp is limited to 25 students, so those interested in attending should contact the Office of Continuing Education as early as possible. Fee is $250.

To register or obtain more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education, 724-773-3700, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on ‘Continuing Education.’

Crime Scene Investigation, ages 9-13
Monday-Friday, July 11-15

Rockets Away, ages 9-14
Monday-Friday, July 18-22

Wizardry School, ages 8 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22

Robotics, ages 11 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22

Digital Video and Movie Production, ages 11 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22

Spanish for Kids, ages 5 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22

Beginner Cheerleading, ages 5-8
Monday-Friday, July 25-29

Musical Theatre, ages 9-12
Monday-Friday, August 8-12

Musical Theatre, ages 13-16
Monday-Friday, August 8-12

Fitness Camp (3 weeks), ages 8-14
Monday-Friday, July 11-15
Monday-Friday, July 18-22
Monday-Friday, August 1-5

Advanced Softball Camp, ages 14-18
Monday-Thursday, July 11-14

Wii Camp I, ages 8-14
Tuesday-Friday, July 5-8

Wii Camp II, ages 8-14
Monday-Friday, July 25-29
Soccer Camp, ages 8-13
Monday-Thursday, July 18-22

To register for a camp or to obtain more details, contact the Office of Continuing Education at BeaverCE@psu.edu or 724-773-3700, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Because of upgrades being implemented at the Brodhead Cultural Center, the show on June 28 will be held in the auditorium of the Student Union Building on campus.

The Grooms have been longtime members of the popular Pittsburgh-based group, Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners. The Monaca Cornet Band is under the direction of Jean Busack. Both shows will feature a variety of contemporary and popular songs and music.

This summer’s program sponsors include The Times, Clearview Federal Credit Union, and the Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545.

For information or tickets, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead.

The Spend a Summer Evening program provides participants with the opportunity to meet with Beaver campus admissions staff members, faculty, and students, and offers information about the admissions process, financial aid, Penn State’s academic opportunities, and life on and off campus. Registration and refreshments begin at 5 p.m., followed by a 5:30 p.m. start time for the program. Penn State Creamery ice cream will be served to all attendees.

Beaver campus offers bachelor's degrees in administration of justice, business, communications, information sciences and technology, and psychology, and each degree can be completed entirely at Beaver. In addition, the campus offers the ‘2 + 2 program’ which allows students to enroll in the first two years of more than 160 bachelor degrees at Beaver before moving to another Penn State location to complete the degree.

To register for the events or to obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU, br-admissions@psu.edu, or via AOL Instant Messenger at BRAdmissions.

Tress has worked at Carlow University for more than twenty years as an instructor, learning skills specialist, adult program coordinator, and adjunct assistant professor of English, philosophy, mathematics, and communications. In addition, she was an instructor in English and philosophy at the Community College of Beaver County for sixteen years. She is a communications and educational consultant with Tress Communications, the author or coauthor of numerous publications, and the founder and former president of the Beaver Valley Writers Guild.

Tress holds a master of fine arts degree in creative writing (fiction) from Carlow University, a master's in English (literature and writing) from Slippery Rock University, a bachelor's degree in English and philosophy from Mount Holyoke College, and a Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in secondary English from Geneva College.

Tress can be contacted through the Office of Academic Affairs at 724-773-3571 or djm5@psu.edu.

The play, which is presented as part of the Brodhead Cultural Center’s 35th summer series, is directed by Sandy Reigel. Songs from the show include ‘Comedy Tonight’ and ‘Everybody Ought to Have a Maid.’ The play debuted on Broadway in 1962 and has been revived frequently since then in the United States and London. The 1966 film featured comedy greats Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, and Buster Keaton.

For a complete schedule of the Brodhead Cultural Center’s summer series, visit www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead, call 724-773-3610, or send email to rxm70@psu.edu.

‘Optimistic Bias About Intimate Partner Violence Among Medical Personnel’ was written by John Chapin, associate professor of communications, and published in Family Medicine, Vol. 43, No. 6, June 2011. ‘Cold War Crusader: Arthur Bliss Lane and the Private Committee to Investigate the Katyn Massacre, 1949-1952’ was written by Robert Szymczak, associate professor of history, and appeared in Polish American Studies: A Journal of Polish American History and Culture, Vol. LXVII, No. 2, Autumn 2010.

Chapin’s research contributes to the optimistic bias literature by studying the perceptual bias among medical personnel with the context of intimate partner violence. More than 300 medical students, residents, and nurses were surveyed. Szymczak’s publication explores the issues and aftermath of the slaughter of thousands of Polish military personnel in the Katyn Forest during World War II.

Chapin holds a Ph.D. in communication, information and library studies from Rutgers University, a master’s degree in communication studies and mass media from Shippensburg University, and a bachelor’s degree in education from Bloomsburg University. Szymczak holds a doctorate in history from Carnegie Mellon University, a master’s degree in history and a bachelor’s degree in history and education from West Virginia University, a master’s degree in liberal studies from Duquesne University, and a Certificate of Study from Jagiellonian University, Krakow.

Contact Chapin at jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877 and Szymczak at rxs16@psu.edu or 724-773-3895.

An Administration of Justice (AOJ) Information Session will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 8. Current and prospective students as well as all police and corrections officers and other criminal justice workers are invited to learn more about the new bachelor’s degree in administration of justice now offered at Beaver campus. Participants can begin or advance their career through the program.

Beaver County District Attorney Anthony Berosh, a Penn State alumnus, and Beaver County Detective Robert Chamberlain, a current student in Beaver's AOJ program, will discuss the value of the degree in today’s world. Mari Pierce, assistant professor of AOJ, will discuss the particular benefits of Penn State’s AOJ program in setting or reaching career goals. Admissions and financial aid counselors will be available to answer questions and meet one-on-one with attendees.

The Adult Student Application Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, June 10 in the Student Union Building. Adults hoping to begin or continue a college degree are welcome. Participants will meet with an admissions counselor, learn about Penn State programs, and complete an admission application. Those attending are asked to bring official transcripts from previous educational institutions, and some might be offered admission to Penn State that day. The Admissions Office will waive the $50 application fee, although there are some exceptions.

The Spend a Summer Evening program will be offered at 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 15. The event allows participants to meet with Beaver campus admissions staff members, faculty, and students, and offers information about the admissions process, financial aid, Penn State’s academic opportunities, and life on and off campus. Registration and refreshments begin at 5 p.m., followed by a 5:30 p.m. start time for the program. Penn State Creamery ice cream will be served to all attendees.

Beaver campus offers bachelor's degrees in administration of justice, business, communications, information sciences and technology, and psychology, and each degree can be completed entirely at Beaver. In addition, the campus offers the ‘2 + 2 program’ which allows students to enroll in the first two years of more than 160 bachelor degrees at Beaver before moving to another Penn State location to complete the degree.

To register for the events or to obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU, br-admissions@psu.edu, or via AOL Instant Messenger at BRAdmissions.

Registration open for the following academic camps:

Pirate Camp, ages 3-5
Monday-Friday, June 20-24

Pirate Camp, ages 5-8
Monday-Friday, June 20-24

Kids Learn to Cook, ages 8-10
Monday-Friday, June 20-24

Kids Learn to Cook, ages 11 and up
Monday-Friday, June 27-July 1

Princess Camp, Section I, ages 3-5
Monday-Friday, June 27-July 1

Princess Camp, Section II, ages 5-8
Monday-Friday, June 27-July 1

Princess Camp, Section III, ages 3-5
Monday-Friday, June 27-July 1

Crime Scene Investigation, ages 9-13
Monday-Friday, July 11-15

Rockets Away, ages 9-14
Monday-Friday, July 18-22

Wizardry School, ages 8 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22

Robotics, ages 11 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22

Digital Video and Movie Production, ages 11 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22

Spanish for Kids, ages 5 and up
Monday-Friday, July 18-22

Beginner Cheerleading, ages 5-8
Monday-Friday, July 25-29

Musical Theatre, ages 9-12
Monday-Friday, August 8-12

Musical Theatre, ages 13-16
Monday-Friday, August 8-12

Fitness Camp (4 Weeks), ages 8-14
Monday-Friday, June 27-July 1
Monday-Friday, July 11-15
Monday-Friday, July 18-22
Monday-Friday, August 1-5

Softball Camp, ages 8-13
Monday-Thursday, June 27-30

Baseball Camp, ages 8-13
Monday-Thursday, June 27-30

Advanced Softball Camp, ages 14-18
Monday-Thursday, July 11-14

Wii Camp I, ages 8-14
Tuesday-Friday, July 5-8

Wii Camp II, ages 8-14
Monday-Friday, July 25-29

Soccer Camp, ages 8-13
Monday-Thursday, July 18-22

To register for a camp or to obtain more details, contact the Office of Continuing Education at BeaverCE@psu.edu or 724-773-3700, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

This summer’s program sponsors include The Times, Clearview Federal Credit Union, and the Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and open to the public. In addition, all shows, except the musical, are free.

The Center Theatre Players will present the musical, ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,’ Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 28, 29, and 30. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained in advance by contacting the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or rxm70@psu.edu. The musical will be held in the auditorium of the Student Union Building.

The rest of the summer schedule follows:
Tuesday, June 28 - Mark and Donna Groom
Tuesday, July 12 - Monaca Cornet Band
Tuesday, July 19 - Pittsburgh Banjo Club
Tuesday, Aug. 2 - Hopewell Community Big Band
Tuesday, Aug. 9 - Metropolitan Symphonic Band
Tuesday, Aug. 16 - Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Tuesday, Aug. 23 - Boilermaker Jazz Band
Tuesday, Aug. 30 - Joe Grkman Polka Band

For information or tickets, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead.

Members of the Beaver campus team of the WSD are Cathy Benscoter, marketing and web specialist; Ted Froats, manager of information technology; Amy M. Krebs, director of campus and community relations and website editor, and Daniel J. Pinchot, director of enrollment.

For information, visit the Beaver campus website at www.beaver.psu.edu or contact Krebs at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

Master of Education in Teaching and Curriculum – Offered by Penn State Harrisburg, The Capital College at Penn State Beaver
Candidates were presented by Dr. Donald Deep, senior program coordinator.
James A. Hrabosky, Prospect                                                             
Janielle L. Johnson, Seven Fields
Michelle C. Kurtyka, New Brighton
Andrea H. Mamrose, Moon Twp.
Annette J. Matthews, Moon Twp.
Steven A. Miller, Ellwood City
Tracy E. Price, Ambridge
Andrea M. Sanko, Pittsburgh
Kevin H. Topper, Coraopolis

Bachelor of Science in Statistics
Candidate was presented by Dr. Michael T. Hay, associate professor of chemistry.
Andrew J. Bible, Monaca

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education – Mathematics
Eric A. Mazzant, Ellwood City

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology
Candidates were presented by Dr. Minhnoi Wroble Biglan, assistant professor of psychology.
Stevee R. Bozza, Freedom
Andrews S. Cline, Fombell
Andrew J. Gall, Baden
Chelsea R. Hogue, Beaver Falls
Stephanie A. Kyrargyros, Ambridge
Jenean E. Maratta, Aliquippa
Heather L. Sandusky, New Brighton
Kathryn J. Sisley, Ambridge
Kylee A. Weaver, Beaver Falls

Bachelor of Science in Business
Candidates were presented by Karen Barr, senior instructor in business.
Chelsey L. Ammon, Beaver Falls
Carly R. Blankenbicker, New Brighton
Maura L. Boggs, Beaver Falls
Daniel J. Butler, McKees Rocks
Kayla M. Chambers, Clinton
Kathy J. Dietrich, Freedom
Lauren A. Digiammarino, New Castle
Seth Edwards, McKees Rocks
Nodira B. Fegley, Rochester
Jasmine R. Green, Monaca
Daniel J. Grider, Moon Twp.
James M. Hustead, Ambridge
Justin L. Johnson, New Brighton
Tracy E. Karwoski, Pittsburgh
Christopher J. Kephart, Ambridge
Amanda L. Matoic, Beaver
Jack L. Morack, Beaver Falls
Joseph J. Scherer, Sewickley
Maria U. Shamsi, Aliquippa
Kelly T. Smith, Moon Twp.
Nora E. Suehr, Burgettstown
Justin A. Vorbach, Sewickley

Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Candidates were presented by Dr. John Chapin, associate professor of communications.
Brittany N. Acklin, Burgettstown
Susan E. Britton, Ellwood City
Joshua A. Campbell, Beaver Falls
Daynel W. Collins, Rochester
Teresa L. Fullwood, McKees Rocks
Clarisse M. Kraynak, Beaver
Justin A. Parasida, Baden
Dana E. Sklack, Aliquippa
William D. Stoughton, Slippery Rock
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Candidates were presented by Dr. Minhnoi Wroble Biglan, assistant professor of psychology.
Thomas L. Crawford, New Brighton
Francesa L. Valentino, Wampum

Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology
Candidates were presented by Neelam Dwivedi, instructor in information sciences and technology.
Alex J. Winkle, Beaver
Travis C. Baur (Summer 2011), Ellwood City

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Candidate was presented by Dr. Kristen L. Olson, associate professor of English.
Eric V. Jenkins, Monaca

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Candidates were presented by Claudia Tanaskovic, instructor in chemistry.
Patricia M. Cahalan, Beaver Falls
Amanda K. Munoz, East Liverpool, OH
Janell A. Nero, New Castle
Megan A. Platz, Pittsburgh
Janine M. Sabella, New Brighton

Associate in Science in Information Sciences and Technology
Candidate was presented by Neelam Dwivedi, instructor in information sciences and technology.
John L. Eberle, New Kensington

Associate in Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences
Candidates will be presented by Dr. Kristen L. Olson, associate professor of English.
Jasmine M. Jones, Aliquippa
Beth A. Serych, Aliquippa

For photos of commencement services across the commonwealth, go to http://live.psu.edu/flickrset/72157626736695930 online.

All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public. Most shows are free, except the Center Theatre Players production of the musical, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." Tickets are $15 and can be obtained in advance by contacting the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or rxm70@psu.edu. The musical will be held in the auditorium of the Student Union Building.

In the event of rain or inclement weather, shows will be held in the auditorium. There are no rain dates for any shows.

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell Penn State Creamery ice cream prior to some shows and will sell concessions before and during every show at the amphitheater. Sale proceeds benefit the alumni chapter’s scholarships for Beaver campus students.

The Mill Creek Valley Historical Association will staff and host free tours of the Baker-Dungan Museum located on the hill overlooking the J. P. Giusti Amphitheater. The museum, which is free and open for one hour prior to all shows held in the amphitheater, contains a variety of local historical artifacts, tools, furniture, clothing, art and other displays.

For more information or free copies of the summer schedule, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or rxm70@psu.edu.

Summer schedule of programming follows:

Tuesday, June 21
Burke’s Bavarian Brass

Tuesday, June 28
Mark and Donna Groom

Tuesday, July 12
Monaca Cornet Band

Tuesday, July 19
Pittsburgh Banjo Club

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 28, 29, 30
The Centre Theatre Players present ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ – directed by Sandy Reigel
Tuesday, Aug. 2
Hopewell Community Big Band

Tuesday, Aug. 9
Metropolitan Symphonic Band

Tuesday, Aug. 16
Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Tuesday, Aug. 23
Boilermaker Jazz Band

Tuesday, Aug. 30
Joe Grkman Polka Band

Winkle is a graduate of Hopewell High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. He has remained active in Hopewell’s wrestling program for thirteen years. Winkle holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Geneva College and a master’s degree in strategic leadership from Mountain State University.

"I look forward to the challenges and opportunities provided with starting a new wrestling program," Winkle said. "Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area have significant wrestling talent to draw from, and the new program should be a great fit within the Beaver campus Athletic Department."

"The addition of wrestling will provide more opportunities for student-athletes to continue their careers while attending Beaver campus," Chancellor Gary B. Keefer said. "We believe men’s wrestling will generate significant interest in southwestern Pennsylvania."

"This is another positive step as we continue to move our athletic program forward," Athletic Director Andy Kirschner said. "In the past several years, we’ve experienced major growth in our varsity and intramural sports, and we’ve joined the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). We have a very strong program."

For more information about men's wrestling or Beaver campus athletics, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact Kirschner at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or Bert DeSalvo, assistant athletic director, at apd12@psu.edu or 724-773-3827.

Rajen Mookerjee, associate professor of economics, is the co-author of two publications. "Banking services, transaction costs and international remittance flows" appeared in Applied Economics Letters, 2011, 18, 199-205,’ and "Availability of financial services and income inequality: The evidence from many countries" was published in Emerging Markets Review 11 (2010) 404-408.

Cassandra Miller-Butterworth, assistant professor of biology, is the recipient of a $28,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The funds were awarded to assist her in continuing her research of the little brown bat and conducting research on conservation genetics, which involves using DNA-based techniques to study wildlife. She is researching the fungus that causes white nose syndrome in bats, a disease that is killing more than 75 percent of bats in colonies, and working with the Game Commission to determine where the fungus will strike next.

Mari Pierce, assistant professor of administration of justice, is a recipient of a $1,100 grant from the Penn State Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence. The funds will allow Pierce to attend the Lilly-East Conference on College and University Teaching, June 2 to 5, in Washington, D.C. This year’s conference theme is "Evidence-Based Learning and Teaching," and is designed to attract faculty in a variety of disciplines and at various stages of their academic careers from the United States and abroad.

Mookerjee received the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board/Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award in 2009 and served as a University Faculty Senator for the 2010-2011 Penn State University Faculty Senate. He holds a doctorate and a master's degree in economics from Northeastern University and a bachelor's degree in economics from Wittenberg University.

Miller-Butterworth holds doctoral and bachelor's degrees in zoology from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and has conducted post-doctoral research in the Laboratory of Genomic Diversity at Maryland's National Cancer Institute as well as in the Department of Human Genetics in the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health.

Pierce began teaching in the new bachelor’s degree in administration of justice at Beaver campus last fall. She holds a doctorate in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in criminal justice from New Mexico State University, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Whitman College.

Mookerjee can be contacted at rxm24@psu.edu or 724-773-3896, Miller-Butterworth can be reached at cmm48@psu.edu or 724-773-3527 and Pierce can be contacted at mbp16@psu.edu or 724-773-3549.

An admissions counselor and a financial aid counselor will be available for group or individual questions and scheduling. Advanced registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome.

To register or obtain more information about the administration of justice baccalaureate program, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU, via email at br-admissions@psu.edu, or via AOL Instant Messenger (BRAdmissions).

Participants, who will meet with an admissions counselor, learn about available programs and course offerings, and complete an application, are invited to bring an official grade or course work transcript and could be offered admission to Penn State immediately. The $50 application fee will be waived for most attendees.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, call 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or use AOL Instant Messenger (BRAdmissions).

New members are David W. Robbins, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, Crucible Materials Corporation; Donald E. Sheffield, education consultant, president of TAME Inc. and Penn State affiliate professor of education; and I. David Atcheson, owner, Atcheson Oral Surgery.

The 2011-12 Advisory Board officers are John J. Feraco, manufacturing team leader, NOVA Chemicals, Inc., president; Nick Andrews, president and owner, Andrews Industrial Controls, president-elect; Arlene Bell, director of community health services, Heritage Valley Health System, vice president; and Beaver Chancellor Gary Keefer, secretary.

The Advisory Board is comprised of 35 members of the community as well as student and campus representatives. The group meets five times throughout the academic year.

For information, the Office of the Chancellor at rxm70@psu.edu or 724-773-3553.

Speakers included Altmire, a member of the 2010-2011 Penn State Beaver Advisory Board, and Amy M. Krebs, director of campus and community relations at Beaver campus.

First place winner was Joshua Graef from the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School. Second place winner was Laura Soxman of Deer Lakes High School, and third place winner was Mark Davis, Seneca Valley High School.

Altmire’s office sponsored a reception for the artists and their families in the lower lobby of the Student Union Building, where the art will be on display until Thursday, May 12.

For information, contact the Campus and Community Relations Office at rxm70@psu.edu or 724-773-3815.

To register or obtain more information about the administration of justice baccalaureate program, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU, via email at br-admissions@psu.edu, or via AOL Instant Messenger (BRAdmissions).

Throughout the season, Watkins batted .505 with a 1.143 slugging percentage and a .561 on-base percentage. She had 46 hits, 45 RBIs, and scored 40 runs. She had 16 doubles, three triples, and 12 home runs for the season.

Freyermuth was honored for her work on the mound and at the plate. She pitched 57.2 innings, had a 6-5 record with a 1.94 ERA, and struck out a team record of 54 batters. At the plate, Freyermuth batted .420 and had 37 hits, including four doubles and six homers. In addition, she had a .670 slugging percentage and a .514 on-base percentage.

For more information about Beaver campus athletics, varsity sports, intramurals, and summer camps, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or Bert DeSalvo, assistant athletic director, at apd12@psu.edu or 724-773-3827.

In the eight-team field, Beaver entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed and took on  No. 5 seed Spalding University (Louisville, KY) in day one of the tournament. The Lady Lions also played an evening game.

Rochester College (Rochester Hills, Mich.) received the No. 1 seed, and Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods (Terre Haut, Ind.) was the No. 2 seed. The No. 3 seed was St. Joseph's (Brooklyn, N.Y.) and remaining participants were No. 6 seed Penn State Mont Alto, No. 7 seed Judson College (Judson, Ala.), and No. 8 seed Penn College of Technology. Along with Beaver, Penn College and Mont Alto are members of the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC).

For more information about Beaver campus athletics, varsity sports, intramurals, and summer camps, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or Bert DeSalvo, assistant athletic director, at apd12@psu.edu or 724-773-3827.

On Friday, May 6, Beaver defeated Spalding University, 5-4, but lost twice on Saturday, May 7 to Rochester College, 11-5, and Judson College, 4-2. On Sunday, May 8, Beaver defeated Penn State Mont Alto 9-1.

The Beaver Lady Lions finished the season with a 23-13 overall record (14-2 PSUAC), went undefeated in the PSUAC regular season, and earned the PSUAC regular season title. Beaver also had impressive, NCAA Division III nonconference wins over Penn State Altoona, Penn State Berks, Franciscan University, Spalding University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Thiel College.

For more information about Beaver campus athletics, varsity sports, intramurals, and summer camps, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or Bert DeSalvo, assistant athletic director, at apd12@psu.edu or 724-773-3827.

The Continuing Education will offer these STEM-related camps:

Crime Scene Investigation, 9 a.m. to noon, July 11 to 15, ages 9-13
Campers become investigators involved in a simulated crime scene. Playing roles of forensic scientists and detectives, the students will work in cooperative teams, using chemistry and biology skills as well as forensic techniques to collect, analyze, and interpret evidence discovered at the scene.

Rockets Away, 9 a.m. to noon, July 18 to 22, ages 9-14
Students will explore the basics of rocketry through a variety of hands-on experiments, including designing, constructing, and launching model rocket creation. In addition, participants will be introduced to rocket science and space flight through scientific inquiry and introductory physics.

Robotics, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 18 to 22, ages 11 and up
Using a Lego Mindstorms Robotics Invention Kit, teams of campers will design and build robots that will use RCX programming code, a powerful but simple code used in robotics. Used by Lego, this programming language was developed in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab. At the end of the course, teams will compete in a fun obstacle course competition to test the robots they've built.

Digital Video and Movie Production, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 18 to 22, ages 11 and up
Campers will be ‘hands-on’ in learning the basics of movie production, including storyboarding, types of video equipment and software required, composition of shots, camera angles, and how to do basic movie editing using Microsoft Movie Maker. Campers will write, direct, shoot, and edit a short film using techniques learned in class.

To register for STEM-related camps or to obtain a complete listing of this summer’s academic and sports camps, contact the Office of Continuing Education at BeaverCE@psu.edu or 724-773-3700, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Cassandra Miller-Butterworth, assistant professor of biology, received the Markwest Energy Partners Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award. Clare Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology, received the Michael Baker Corporation Faculty Excellence in Research Award. The NOVA Chemicals Inc. Faculty Excellence in Service Award was given to Robin Bower, associate professor of Spanish. Judy Berasi, lecturer in speech communications, was honored with the ESB Bank Adjunct Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award.

Rebecca Mulholland, adult and transfer admissions recruiter, received the Andrews Industrial Controls Inc. Staff Excellence Award, and Renata Shaw, staff assistant, offices of the chancellor and campus and community relations, received the Value Ambridge Properties Inc. Staff Service Award.

Campus students nominated and voted for the recipients of the Outstanding Advisor Awards. Outstanding Club Advisor was Judson Sammons, residence life coordinator and advisor for the campus 2011 THON Committee. Minhnoi Wroble Biglan, assistant professor of psychology, received the Outstanding Academic Advisor Award.

For more information about the annual awards banquet, contact Carleen Dinello, assistant director of academic affairs and senior instructor in reading and English, at cjd9@psu.edu or 724-773-3824.

Watkins was named the USCAA Co-Player of the Week. She hit 13 of 17 (.765 batting average) with 14 runs scored, 14 RBIs, two home runs, seven doubles, and a triple. On the season, Watkins has batted .529 with 45 hits, 15 doubles, three triples, 44 RBIs, and 12 home runs.

Freyermuth was named USCAA Co-Pitcher of the Week. In 11 innings, Freyermuth posted a 0.00 ERA with 16 strikeouts while allowing only seven hits and one walk. In 53.2 innings pitched, Freyermuth (6-4) had a 1.83 ERA, two shutouts, one no-hitter, and 52 strikeouts.

For more information about Beaver athletics, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/ or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or Bert DeSalvo, assistant athletic director, apd12@psu.edu or 724-773-3827.

Olson holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in English and American literature and language from Case Western Reserve University, a master’s in English and American literature and language from Harvard University, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Colby College.

The annual Faculty Speakers Series features a monthly presentation throughout the academic year. The series is coordinated by Peter Deutsch, associate professor of physics. For information about the upcoming presentation, contact Olson at klo10@psu.edu or 724-773-3899. Deutsch can be contacted at pd2@psu.edu or 724-773-3893.

Campus admissions experts will discuss and take questions on a variety of topics, including college admissions requirements, college entrance exams, choosing a major, funding a college education, planning for a career, and options available through Penn State.

Following the program, Beaver campus students will lead visitors on campus tours.

To register, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, 1-877-JOIN-PSU, on AOL Instant Messenger (BRAdmissions), or on Skype.

The workshop is an intensive immersion in the craft of visual storytelling. Recognized as a pioneer in the craft, Gentile will instruct student about mastering this genre, which is experience a high increase in demand by broadcast and Web outlets worldwide.

Gentile brings more than 30 years of field experience to the workshop, which will include instruction on the full range of skills essential to making powerful, character-driven stories for television and the Internet, including story conception, shooting, scriptwriting, narrating, editing, and marketing.

To register online, visit the Backpack Journalism Workshop home page at http://www.beaver.psu.edu/CE/34474.htm, call 724-773-3700, or email BeaverCE@psu.edu. To learn more about Gentile, visit http://billgentile.com/workshops.html or www.billgentilebackpackjournalism.blogspot.com.

Forty students from ten high schools participated in the Science Challenge, including Blackhawk, Ellwood City, Freedom, Montour, New Brighton, Riverside, South Side, and Western Beaver High Schools.

For information about the annual event, contact Michael Hay, associate professor of chemistry at Beaver campus and co-coordinator of the Science Challenge, at mth7@psu.edu or 724-773-3876.

Students will work in teams and learn how to conduct research, develop a business plan, create a trade show booth, and present a business model. Campers will work with Penn State Beaver faculty and student mentors and will visit and tour local businesses to see companies in action. On the last day of camp, a panel of celebrity judges will determine which team has designed the most impressive business. Friends and family are invited to attend this final event.

Participants will learn to use Palo Alto Software’s Business Plan Pro, recommended by The Wall Street Journal and Entrepreneur magazine as the leading, most effective software to use when designing a business plan.

This camp is limited to 25 students, so those interested in attending should contact the Office of Continuing Education as early as possible. Fee is $250.

To register or obtain more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education, 724-773-3700, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on ‘Continuing Education.’

Fees are $150 for an individual golfer and $550 for a foursome. Those interested in attending only the dinner will pay $35. The golf package includes golf cart, fees, on-course beverages, lunch, and dinner. Sponsorship opportunities range from $175 to $5,000.

To register or obtain more information about the golf outing, contact Diana Patterson, director of development and Alumni Society liaison, 724-773-3558, or contact Mona DeLisio, development external relations assistant, 724-773-3817.

The commission held a meeting at 10 a.m., followed by a presentation, ‘The Unique Challenges Facing Individuals Who Belong to Multiple Minority Populations’ delivered by Tamara Storey, director, counseling services, Dickinson School of Law, and Terry Watson, a coordinator of residence life at Penn State University Park. At noon, ‘A Recovering Homophobe’s Reflections on Sexual Minority Status’ was presented by Carla Pratt, Professor of Law, Dickinson School of Law, and was followed by a luncheon for CLGBTE and campus members.

The CLGBTE events were coordinated by Larissa Ciuca, Beaver’s student personal and career counselor. She can be contacted at lbm12@psu.edu or 724-773-3961.

Agencies represented were the Secret Service; United States Coast Guard; Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Citizenship Immigration Service; and Customs and Border Protection/Border Patrol. Representatives also met individually with campus members for one hour prior to the presentations.

For additional information about the visit or the agencies represented, contact the Continuing Education Office at BeaverCE@psu.edu or 724-773-3700.

The event was coordinated by Barbara McDanel, R.N.C., B.S.N., M.S., C.S.N., campus nurse, health center director, and disability liaison. She can be contacted at bqm5@psu.edu or 724-773-3955.

Hard copies of the magazine are being mailed to campus alumni, donors, friends, prospective students, advisory board members, and other campus constituents. If you would like to receive a hard copy version of the magazine, please contact Amy Krebs, director of campus and community relations, at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

Junior Ashley Watkins was named USCAA Co-Player of the Week, and sophomore Kori Freyermuth was
named Co-Pitcher of the Week in recognition of their performances in leading the team to a 6-0 mark last week.

Watkins batted 11 for 21 (.523 batting average) from the plate with nine runs, eight RBIs, five doubles, one home run, and one triple. On the season, she’s batting .415 and hitting .868 with four home runs, two triples, and eight doubles. She also scored 17 runs and swiped two stolen bases.

In 11 innings of play, Freyermuth recorded two wins, allowed no earned runs, and no walks while striking out nine batters and holding opponents to a .125 batting average. She tossed a no-hitter during her first outing of the week against Franciscan University of Steubenville. On the season, Freyermuth has a 2-3 record and a 2.77 ERA. In 30.1 innings pitched, she had one shutout, two complete games, and held opponents to a .244 batting average.

For complete information about Beaver athletics, visit www.beaver.psu.edu or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, 724-773-3826, or Bert DeSalvo, assistant athletic director, 724-773-3827.

The winners were:
Oral Presentation
First Place: Raja Jasper, junior, information sciences and technology major, Sewickley, and Edward Knotek, junior, information sciences and technology major, Coraopolis
Topic: ‘Penn State Beaver BLT Fact Application for Android’
Faculty mentor: Kay Wijekumar, associate professor of information sciences and technology

Oral Presentation
Second Place: Joel Rosenstern, senior, letters, arts, and sciences major, Aliquippa
Topic: ‘The Impact of the Allegheny Front on Genetic Diversity of Little Brown Bats, and on the Spread of White Nose Syndrome in Pennsylvania’
Faculty mentor: Cassandra Miller-Butterworth, assistant professor of biology

Poster Presentation
First Place: Thomas Crawford, senior, psychology major, New Brighton
Topic: ‘Examining the Relation Between Trait Aggression and Violence-Rated Player Versus Player Style Video Games’
Faculty mentor: Minhnoi Wroble Biglan, assistant professor of psychology

Poster Presentation
Second Place: Katie Ann Jezewski, freshman, agriculture major, Freedom
Topic: ‘Undermining Natural Order?’
Faculty mentor: Irene Wolf, senior instructor in philosophy

The 2011 Undergraduate Research Fair Planning Committee members were:
Chair, Clare Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology
Zhongyuan Che, associate professor of mathematics;
JoAnn Chirico, senior instructor in sociology;
Talha Harcar, associate professor of business;
Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women’s studies, and
Irene Wolf, senior instructor in philosophy.

Poster presentation judges were:
Peter Deutsch, associate professor of physics
Jaime Kincaid, therapist, Women’s Center of Beaver County
Terrie Krukenberg, senior vice president of business development, ESB Bank, and Penn State Beaver Advisory Board member
Luke Taiclet, director of finance and business

Oral presentation judges were:
John Feraco, manufacturing team leader, NOVA Chemicals, and president of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board
Angela Fishman, instructor in mathematics and coordinator, Center for Academic Excellence
Kate Lichus, SCA administrator, Beaver County Behavioral Health

Alternate judges were:
Carleen Dinello, assistant director of academic affairs, and senior instructor in reading and English
Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women’s studies
Beth Theobald, reference librarian

For information about the Undergraduate Research Fair, contact Clare Conry-Murray at cec23@psu.edu or 724-773-3862.

For six years, Ramsdell worked with unprecedented access to some of the most venomous ideologies and violent conflicts of our time -- including the White Supremacy movement, Christian fundamentalism as an anti-gay platform, Muslim extremism, the Palestinian Intifada, Israeli settlers and soldiers, and United States military forces in Iraq.

‘The film weaves a tapestry that reveals both the emotional and biological mechanisms which make all of us susceptible to acts and ideologies of hate,’ said Ramsdell. ‘It demonstrates how these very same traits make us equally capable of overcoming them.’ The documentary juxtaposes film footage with interviews from experts in the fields of psychology, neurology, and sociology and intersperses stories of redemption told by former participants in hate ideologies.

‘The Anatomy of Hate’ was named Best Political Documentary at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival in 2009 and won the Audience Choice Award at the Atlanta DocuFest. The documentary also was an official selection for the Boston International Film Festival, the Cinema City Film Festival, and the Saratoga Fringe Festival.

The event was coordinated by Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities/residence life, and sponsored by the Campus Climate and Diversity Committee.

For information, contact Schreck at 724-773-3947 or ras62@psu.edu.

‘Panorama’ features a variety of original artwork, photography, writing, poetry, and essays submitted by campus students, faculty, and staff.

To obtain a copy of Panorama through the mail, contact Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women’s studies, at cas33@psu.edu or 724-773-3591.

Williams was named PSUAC Coach of the Year for the third consecutive year. Williams was an impressive 20-11 as he led the team to its third consecutive PSUAC Division title, third consecutive PSUAC regular season title, and third consecutive PSUAC Championship.

Williams also led the Nittany Lions to a third place finish in the USCAA National Tournament. He owns a 93-78 career record after completing his sixth season at the helm for Penn State Beaver. This year marked the men’s third consecutive 20-win season.

For information about Penn State Beaver athletics, visit www.beaver.psu.edu or contact ack121@psu.edu or apd12@psu.edu.

Senior Jasmine Green (Orange High School/Jersey City, NJ) earned First Team All-Conference honors, including being named the PSUAC Player of the Year for the third time in her college career. She was also the 2010 PSUAC Player of the Year and named Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year during her freshman year in 2008. She leaves Penn State Beaver as its all-time leader in points, rebounds, assists and steals. Green was a three-time USCAA First Team All-American (2011, 2010, 2008) and earned USCAA Honorable Mention All-American in 2009.

Senior Heather Sandusky (New Brighton High School/New Brighton, PA) was also named to the PSUAC All-Conference First Team for the fourth time in her career. Sandusky was named the PSUAC Player of the Year in 2009, a USCAA First Team All-American in 2011 and 2010, and a USCAA Honorable Mention All-American in her 2009 and 2008 seasons.

Junior Shelby Parks (Center High School/Aliquippa, PA) was named a PSUAC All-Conference Honorable Mention for the first time in her career.

For information about Penn State Beaver athletics, visit www.beaver.psu.edu or contact ack121@psu.edu or apd12@psu.edu.

Tuesday, April 5
Softball – Penn State Beaver v. Penn State New Kensington – Postponed

Wednesday, April 6
Baseball – Point Park University 10, Penn State Beaver 3

Thursday, April 7
Softball – Penn State Beaver 13, Franciscan University 0

Saturday, April 9
Baseball – Penn State Beaver 16, Penn State Worthington Scranton 0
Softball – Penn State Beaver 14, Penn State Worthington Scranton 1

Sunday, April 10
Baseball – Penn State Beaver 13, Penn State Hazleton 2
Softball – Penn State Beaver 9, Penn State Hazleton 1

For continuous updates or information about Beaver varsity and intramural sports, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the athletic department at ack121@psu.edu, apd12@psu.edu, or 724-773-3826.

Weaver can be contacted at kaw5281@psu.edu.

Previously, Pandit was an assistant professor and counselor at Georgian Court University, and an associate professor and course leader in psychology at London Metropolitan University. She was a psychologist with American Psychotherapy Associates in London and was a psychologist, EAP counselor, and instructor at the Outpatient Psychiatry and the Center for Cognitive Therapy for the University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Pandit holds a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Temple University and a master’s degree in community counseling and a bachelor’s degree in sociology/criminal justice from George Washington University.

She can be contacted through the Office of Academic Affairs at djm5@psu.edu or 724-773-3571.

Participants were able to choose from a selection of daffodils and related gifts set at different price levels. In addition, yellow plastic bracelets to show support for cancer research were, and are still available, for $1 by contacting Barbara McDanel, campus nurse in the Health Center, or Denise Turyan, staff assistant for the Office of Student Affairs.

McDanel can be reached at bqm5@psu.edu or 724-773-3955, and Turyan can be contacted at dxt24@psu.edu or 724-773-3951.

A maximum of 25 students will be permitted to enroll. To register, contact the Office of Continuing Education at beaverCE@psu.edu or 724-773-3700, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Tomaselli is the team’s fourth captain under DeSalvo’s guidance since he re-established the women’s basketball program at Beaver in 2007 after an absence of more than twenty years. DeSalvo noted that Tomaselli has been a ‘silent’ captain for the team, and he began to prepare her for this new role midway through the year.

‘Brittany will do a fantastic job for the program,’ DeSalvo said. ‘I’m very excited for her to become our leader both on the floor and in the locker room. Her role was vastly elevated last season, and she proved invaluable to the team. Most importantly, all of the women respect her and rely on her. That type of trust is essential for any great leader.’

‘I’m excited to help lead the program in the upcoming seasons,’ Tomaselli said. ‘I thank Coach DeSalvo and the coaching staff for trusting me with this honor. This is a responsibility that I’m looking forward to. I hope I can help the incoming freshman get adjusted to our system seamlessly. The seniors have left a lasting legacy for the program.’

Tomaselli said the team will count on newcomers as well as returning members to uphold the tradition begun four years ago, but also to create a history and memories of their own.

This season, the 5-foot-2 point guard played in all 31 games for the Lady Lions. She averaged 24 minutes, 7.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. The Lady Lions finished 23-8 overall, include 14-0 in the PSUAC, and qualified to compete in the USCAA Tournament.

DeSalvo can be reached at apd12@psu.edu or 724-773-3827, and Tomaselli can be contacted at bat5138@psu.edu.

Saturday, April 2
Baseball – Penn State Beaver v. Penn College - Postponed
Softball – Penn State Beaver v. Penn College - Postponed

Sunday, April 3
Baseball - Penn State Beaver v. Washington Adventist University - Postponed
For continuous updates or information about Beaver varsity and intramural sports, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the athletic department at ack121@psu.edu, apd12@psu.edu, or 724-773-3826.

Winkle is a graduate of Hopewell High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. He has remained active in Hopewell’s wrestling program for 13 years. Winkle holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Geneva College and a master’s degree in strategic leadership from Mountain State University.

"I look forward to the challenges and opportunities provided with starting a new wrestling program," Winkle said. "Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area have significant wrestling talent to draw from, and the new program should be a great fit within the Penn State Beaver Athletic Department."

Currently, Beaver has seven varsity sports: baseball, softball, volleyball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s basketball and women’s basketball.

For information, contact Andy Kirschner, Beaver campus athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

The award recognizes a junior, senior or graduate student for outstanding efforts to enhance the understanding of diverse cultures and create a community where all individuals are accepted and valued equally. It is named for its benefactor, a Penn State alumnus.

In his role on the Association of Residence Hall Students Diversity Committee, Geathers has coordinated several events to enhance diversity on campus, including Tearing Down the Walls, Diversity Jeopardy and What's Race Got to Do with It. For three years, he coordinated the Race Against Racism, a 5K walk/run, and has collaborated with the AIDS Project on its annual Red Ribbon Aids Walk.

"His efforts to collaborate with staff, faculty and other students and the results of his collaborative efforts continue to impress," one nominator said.

At Penn State Beaver, Weaver established the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender Club on campus. As club president, she has arranged for speakers, organized events for student participation and managed the oversight of many club-sponsored events.

"Her activism has brought about a tremendous shift in tolerance and openness throughout campus, in areas as diverse as race as well as sexual orientation," one nominator said. "Her drive to broaden the level of diversity and inclusion on the campus has been inspiring."

Participating employers included Comcast, Coventry Health Care, FedEx Ground, PGT Trucking, Radio Disney, Med-Fast Pharmacy, PA CareerLink Beaver County, Herr-Voss Stamco, Villa St. Joseph, Oakbridge Academic of Arts, LIFE Beaver County, Rosedale Technical Institute, Giant Eagle, Beaver County Transit Authority, Western and Southern Life, Lifesteps, and ServiceLink.

Questions about the event can be directed to Christiana’s office at 724-728-7655 or jchristi@pahousegop.com, or visit www.repchristiana.com, or contact the Beaver campus Career Services Office at lbm12@psu.edu or 724-773-3961.
 

"Forensics allows students to face fears of public speaking and builds confidence," said John Chapin, associate professor of communications and coordinator of the annual Forensics Tournament. "The tournament also provides an opportunity for schools to encourage academic growth and competition in a nonathletic forum."

Winners of the Forensics Tournament follow:

Dramatic Interpretation: Students performed short stories or cuttings from published books or plays.

Middle School
First Place: Nathan James, Freedom

High School
First Place: Stacey Wallis, Freedom
Second Place: Dani Figas, Beaver
Third Place: Aaron McSorley, Freedom
Fourth Place: Deanna Edwards, Freedom
Fifth Place: Alicia Galeno, Beaver
Sixth Place: Daniel Juzwick, West Allegheny

Humorous Interpretation: Students performed short stories or cuttings from published books or plays.

Middle
First Place: Hadley Neish, Beaver
Second Place: Raylen Shannon, Freedom
Third Place: Laura Onuska, Beaver

High School
First Place: Kaye Burnet, Quigley Catholic
Second Place: Anthony Kuntz, Quigley Catholic
Third Place: Katie Conedera, Beaver
Fourth Place: Jennifer Wallis, Freedom
Fifth Place: Marissa Dever, Beaver
Sixth Place: Brittany Renkin, Beaver

Original Oratory: Students delivered memorized original speeches to inform the audience about a topic or to persuade the audience regarding an important issue.

Middle School
First Place: Louie Dubovi, Freedom

High School
First Place: Kate Straatmann, Quigley Catholic
Second Place: Michael Fogel, Quigley Catholic
Third Place: Melanie Lally, South Side

Impromptu Speaking: Students were given a topic and required to deliver a three to five minute speech with only one to two minutes of preparation. In a twist on traditional forensics competitions, fortune cookies were used to determine topics.

Middle School
First Place: Emma Cumberledge, Freedom
Second Place: Carly Park, Freedom
Third Place: Louie Dubovi, Freedom

High School
First Place: Michael Fogel, Quigley Catholic
Second Place: Kaye Burnet, Quigley Catholic
Third Place: Josi Sinagoga, West Allegheny
Fourth Place: Tim Dikec, Beaver
Fifth Place: Grace Shield, West Allegheny
Sixth Place: Dayna Kirby, Quigley Catholic

Dramatic Duo: Partners performed dramatic or humorous cuttings from published plays.

Middle School
First Place: Emma Cumberledge and Aaron Scheider, Freedom
Second Place: Raylen Shannon and Ayrton Mutagaana, Freedom
Third Place: Emily Carney and Breanna Boeh, Beaver
Fourth Place: Jordan Miller and Abbey Sheasley, Beaver
Fifth Place: Lara Pavlick and Carly Park, Freedom
Sixth Place: R.J. Schlegel and Amanda Herzog

High School
First Place: Breanna Renkin and Brittany Renkin, Beaver
Second Place: Christian Beck and Mercadies Whipple, Freedom
Third Place: Emma Wilson and Carli Cardillo, West Allegheny
Fourth Place: Tim Dikec and Meghan Hewko, Beaver
Fifth Place: Tyla Piehler and Caitlin Frain, Freedom
Sixth Place: Alaina Gillin and Katie Stark, Beaver

Wretched Interpretation: This is a novelty event in which students performed intentionally bad, melodramatic interpretations of material they selected.

High School Only
First Place: Anthony Kuntz, Quigley Catholic
Second Place: Ty Tracy, West Allegheny
Third Place: Angela Klayko, West Allegheny
Fourth Place: Costa Barlamas, Freedom
Fifth Place: Kaye Burnet, Quigley Catholic
Sixth Place: John Paul Lisella, Quigley Catholic

Final Team Awards
Teams earned one point for each student or duo that placed and one additional point for each first-place finish.

First Place Middle School: Freedom
First Place High School: Quigley Catholic

For information about the Forensics Tournament, contact Chapin at jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877.

Tuesday, March 22
Baseball - Bethany College 7, Penn State Beaver 2

Saturday, March 26
Baseball - Penn State Beaver 8, Penn State Mont Alto 3
Softball - Penn State Beaver v. Grove City College - Postponed

Sunday, March 27
Baseball - Penn State Beaver 24, Penn State York 0
Softball - Carlow University 4, Penn State Beaver 2

For continuous updates or information about Beaver varsity and intramural
sports, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the athletic department at
ack121@psu.edu, apd12@psu.edu, or 724-773-3826.

For more information about Penn State Beaver’s Communications Day, visit Facebook and search for ‘Communications Day 2011,” or contact senior Ted Froats at tlf5118@psu.edu or 805-757-1414.

‘Career Development 101’ will be held at noon, Monday, March 14 in room 15, Student Union Building and will feature an open forum session for students and career counselors to cover a variety of topics, including resumes, career development, and internships.

‘Professional Resume Reviews’ will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 15 in the Special Events Room, Student Union Building. Professionals and volunteers from a wide variety of fields will provide feedback to students about resumes. The students will be able to visit with each professional to receive one-on-one advice and will have the opportunity to practice a ’30-second elevator speech.’

A workshop titled ‘Dress for Success’ will be held at noon, Wednesday, March 16 in the Brodhead Bistro on campus. Student will learn about the importance of appropriate attire as it relates to both interviews and working business situations. In addition, students will serve as guest models to feature what should and shouldn’t be worn in professional settings.

The ‘Networking and Meal Interview Etiquette Workshop’ will begin at 5:30 p.m, Wednesday, March 16 in the Lodge, Student Union Building. Penn State alumni, Advisory Board members, and prospective employers will join the students for hors d'oeuvres and networking followed by dinner. Guest presenter for the evening will be Susan Timko who will facilitate a workshop on ‘The Meal Interview: Eat, Drink, and Make a Good Impression, Plus Business Etiquette Tips.’ Timko is associate director of career services for the master’s programs in information systems management and information security policy and management at Carnegie Mellon University. The event is sponsored in part with funding from the Student Activity Fee.

‘Speed Interviewing’ will be held from noon to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17 in room 16, Student Union Building. The format will allow Advisory Board members, campus friends, and prospective employers to serve as interviewers, meet for 8 to 10 minutes with students, and provide feedback about first impressions. The event serves as both a training and employment opportunity for students as several organizations are engaged in hiring new staff.

‘Get Connected: Networking for a Linked-in Penn State Beaver Student’ will be held at noon, Friday, March 18 in the Brodhead Bistro on campus. The programming will explain the importance of networking with alumni and other prospective employers and will offer tips on how to network successfully.

For more information about Career Week at Beaver campus, please contact Larissa Ciuca, student personal and career counselor, at lbm12@psu.edu or 724-773-3961.

Beaver campus freshmen Jesse Bonincontro and Omosalewa Akintilo were two of 700 dancers who participated in the 46-hour event held last month at the Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State University Park. Bonincontro, enrolled in the Division of Undergraduate Studies, is from Oakdale, and Akintilo, a liberal arts major, is from Ellicott City, Maryland.

This year’s Beaver campus THON co-chairpersons were Natasha Terensky, a freshman liberal arts major from Canonsburg, and senior business major Justin Scherer, Sewickley.

The first Penn State dance marathon was held in 1973 and raised $2,000. Since then, Thon has raised more than $69 million to benefit The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey.

For information about THON, contact the Student Activities Office at jmt226@psu.edu or 724-
773-3959.

Green can be contacted at klg5340@psu.edu.

Ana B. Areas Da Luz Fontes has accepted the position of assistant professor of psychology. Her primary research areas include psycholinguistics and cognition, and she will deliver campus psychology courses that include learning and cognition. She holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso and received a postdoctoral CAPES fellowship to the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Areas Da Luz Fontes will join Beaver for the 2012 spring semester.

LaVarr McBride has accepted the joint position of instructor in administration of justice at Penn State Beaver, Penn State New Kensington, and Penn State Shenango. In addition to teaching at each campus, he will serve as program coordinator and internship supervisor. He is currently an assistant professor at Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, and also serves as the program’s director of criminal justice at Weber State University, Davis Campus.

McBride has extensive field experience after serving in a variety of positions, including training specialist with the Office of Defender Service, Washington, D.C., pre-sentence investigator for federal courts, probation officer, parole officer, correctional officer, and consultant as a Defense Initiated Victim Outreach Specialist for federal and state cases. He holds a master’s degree in sociology from Utah State University and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Weber State University. McBride will join the campus for the fall semester.

Tuesday, March 8
Baseball – Lynchburg College 10, Penn State Beaver 4
Softball – Milligan College 8, Penn State Beaver 0
Softball – Penn State Beaver 5, Wentworth Institute of Technology 2

Wednesday, March 9
Softball – Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State Altoona 2
Softball – Penn State Berks 4, Penn State Beaver 3

Thursday, March 10
Baseball – Penn State Beaver v. Washington Adventist University (postponed)

Friday, March 11
Baseball – The Apprentice School 4, Penn State Beaver 2
Softball – Penn State Altoona 9, Penn State Beaver 1
Softball – Penn State Beaver 17, Wentworth Institute of Technology 0

For continuous updates or information about Beaver varsity and intramural sports, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the athletic department at ack121@psu.edu, apd12@psu.edu, or 724-773-3826.

Faculty marshals for commencement ceremonies at University Park are usually chosen from University Park faculty, but Wilton received permission to request that his faculty marshal be one of his former Beaver instructors. Upon learning that Hendrickson was Wilton’s choice, University Park officials agreed that an exception could be made.

‘I couldn't possibly think of any other professor I've had at Penn State who I feel would be more suited to represent me at commencement,’ Wilton said. ‘The vast majority of the engineering knowledge I have today came directly from instruction at Beaver campus. I’m proud to be a product of the campus, and I feel that Mr. Hendrickson’s presence at commencement will symbolize my regard for the immeasurably high quality of the faculty at Beaver campus.’

‘To say that this is an honor for me would be quite understated,’ Hendrickson said. ‘Sam was one of the most gifted students that I have ever had the privilege to work with. This is a most significant achievement for Sam, and I believe it speaks volumes about the quality of the academic rigor of the campus and faculty.’

In addition, Wilton’s academic success was recognized by the University last spring when he received the prestigious Penn State Evan Pugh Scholar Award. These scholars are juniors and seniors in the upper 0.5 percent of their respective classes at the end of the fall semester of the academic year the award is given. Awardees must have cumulative grade-point averages of 3.99 and above.

Wilton can be contacted at srw5086@psu.edu and Hendrickson can be contacted at jah64@psu.edu or 724-773-3859.

Wu can be contacted at ccw3@psu.edu or 724-773-3870, Harcar at tdh13@psu.edu or 724-773-3892, Wijekumar at kxw190@psu.edu or 724-773-3814, and Sadar at ajs29@psu.edu or 724-773-3867.

Harcar received the 2010 Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Faculty Excellence in Research Award, and Smith received the board’s 2010 Faculty Excellence in Service Award.

Harcar holds a Ph.D. in business administration, and a master’s degree and two bachelor’s degrees in marketing from Istanbul University. He also holds an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Smith received a master’s degree in management and policy analysis and a bachelor’s degree in public policy and management and German from Carnegie Mellon University.

Contact Harcar at tdh13@psu.edu or 724-773-3892. Smith can be reached at dws18@psu.edu or 724-773-3909.

The grant will assist in the recruitment and training of mentors for at-risk youth and will enable BBBS to provide year-round programming for at-risk youth as well as leadership, training, and development opportunities for students who serve as mentors.
‘We are proud to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County and Penn State Beaver students in the Comcast Campus Mentoring Program, which strives to improve the lives of young people in Beaver County,’ said Jim Samaha, senior vice president for Comcast’s Keystone Region. ‘By establishing positive relationships, improving social skills, and building a healthy outlook on the power of academic achievement, this program will brighten the day for local youths and, hopefully, brighten their future as well.’
‘We are grateful to the Comcast Foundation for their timely and multi-faceted support” said Pam Webb, executive director, BBBS of Beaver County. ‘The demand for our services has never been greater. Comcast’s support will significantly increase the number and the effectiveness of the caring individuals identified and trained to serve as Big Brothers and Big Sisters to vulnerable youth.’ 

‘We’re very proud of the strong and meaningful partnership that Beaver campus students and BBBS of Beaver County have built over the years,’ said Amy Gartley, associate director of student affairs at Beaver. ‘This is a project that really energizes and motivates our students because they know what a powerful impact they can have on the lives of at-risk children in need of guidance and support. Our students have really built our BBBS program on campus, and there’s nothing more rewarding that to see our ‘bigs’ and ‘littles’ working together.’

BBBS of Beaver County is one of over 400 nationwide affiliates of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the nation’s oldest, largest, and most effective youth mentoring organization. The Beaver County group annual serves about 350 children and an equal number of volunteer mentors.

For more information about Beaver campus students’ involvement in BBBS or to learn more about the program, contact Gartley at asb1@psu.edu or 724-773-3956, or visit www.bbbs.org.

Kay Wijekumar, associate professor of information sciences and technology at Beaver, will travel to Italy with students from her Senior Synthesis Class. The class will present its iPhone and Droid Application Development and Prototype at the International Conference on Computer Applications in Venice and will tour the information technology systems at the Vatican.

Gary M. Slifkey, director of Catholic campus ministry, will help students work with Young People who Care, a Catholic grassroots ministry, as well as staff and patients of the Caritas healthcare system. Slifkey and his students will travel to the Pennsylvania Appalachian Mountains to work on a variety of medical and life skills projects for those in need, including providing transportation services for people with medical conditions, working in an emergency shelter and a clothing bank, and cleaning.
For information, contact Bower at rmb29@psu.edu or 724-773-3886, Wijekumar at kxw190@psu.edu or 724-773-3814, or Slifkey at gslifkey@diopitt.org or 412-334-7804.

In the first half of the women’s game, Beaver and Ave Maria traded the lead seven times until Ave Marie went on a 14-0 run and closed the half at 44-30. In the second half, Ave Maria outscored Beaver 36-25. The Lady Lions shot 33 percent from the field for the game while committing sixteen turnovers which resulted in 20 points for Ave Maria. In Saturday’s game, senior All-American Jasmine Green (East Orange High School, Jersey City, NJ) led Beaver with 20 points and six rebounds, and senior All-American Heather Sandusky (New Brighton High School/New Brighton, PA) scored 11 points. Ave Maria outscored Beaver 36-18 in the paint while holding a 26-10 advantage in second chance points.

The Lady Lions team, established four years ago, holds an overall record of 96-26, three PSUAC Championships, and four USCAA Tournament appearances. The women finished this season at 23-8.

In the first half of the men’s game, NHTI led most of the way. Beaver came within 1 point three times only to have NHTI push the lead to 6 points. In the final minutes of the first half, Beaver was within 3 before senior Billy Stoughton (Slippery Rock High School/Slippery Rock, PA) drained a 3-pointer as time expired to tie the game, 32-32. Beaver kept the momentum going in the second half, beginning with a 14-4 run to build a 10-point lead by the 15-minute mark.

Sophomore Nick Miller (Beaver Falls High School/Beaver Falls, PA) led the Lions with 23 points, seven assists, six steals, and five rebounds. Freshman Chris Weathers (New Brighton High School/New Brighton, PA) added 19 points and fourteen rebounds for the Lions. Defensively, Beaver forced 25 NHTI turnovers.

The Lions closed their season with a 20-11 record and their best USCAA finish since 2008 when they finished in second place.

For information about Beaver varsity sports, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu, apd12@psu.edu, or 724-773-3826.

The program provides high school students with an opportunity to attend classes at Beaver campus as well as meet and have lunch with current campus students.

Space is limited, and registration is required. To register, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, send email to br-admissions@psu.edu, or call 1-877-JOIN-PSU.

For more information or to schedule a CLEP exam, contact the Office of Continuing Education at beaverCE@psu.edu, call 724-773-3700, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Sheetz will discuss the entrepreneurial success of Sheetz and share the story of how a small, family-owned deli quickly became a chain of 365 convenience stores in six states. The program will offer a reception with a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres as well as an opportunity to meet and talk with Penn State alumni and friends.

The cost for Penn State Alumni Association members is $7 to preregister and $10 at the door. Non-member cost is $15 to preregister and $20 at the door.

The program is one in a series of networking events hosted in conjunction with Alumni Career Services throughout the East Coast. To register, visit www.pittsburghsmeal.org or send email to events@pittsburghsmeal.org.

Enrichment camps are:
Pirate Camp, June 20-24 (ages 6-10)
Kids in Cooking Camp, Beginners, June 20-24 (ages 8-10)
Kids in Cooking, Advanced, June 27-July 1 (ages 11 and up)
Princess Camp, June 27-July 1 (ages 3-8)
Crime Scene Investigation (C.S.I.) Camp, July 11-15 (9-13)
Robotics Camp, July 18-19 (ages 11 and up)
Rockets Away Camp, July 18-22 (ages 9-14)
Spanish Camp, July 18-22 (ages 5 and up)
Wizardry Camp, July 18-22 (see disclaimer below) (ages 8 and up)
Digital Video and Movie Production Camp, July 20-22 (ages 11 and up)
Cheerleading Camp, July 25-29 (ages 5-8)
Musical Theater Camp, Beginners, August 8-12 (ages 9-12)
Musical Theater, Advanced (ages 13-16)

Disclaimer for Wizardry Camp: This event is not endorsed, sanctioned, or any other way supported, directly or indirectly, by Warner Bros. Entertainment, the Harry Potter book publishers, or J.K. Rowling and her representatives.

Sports camps are:

Fitness Camp – one-week camp offered four times: June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, and August 1-5
Baseball Camp, June 27-30
Softball Camp, June 27-30
Wii Camp – one week camp offered twice: July 5-8, July 25-29
Boys’ Basketball Camp, July 11-15
High School Softball Camp, July 11-14
Girls’ Basketball Camp, July 18-22
Soccer Camp, July 18-21
Volleyball Camp, August 1-5
Golf Camp, August 1-4
Volleyball Camp, August 8-12

In the men’s game, Beaver led at halftime, 31-25. In the second half, Beaver lost the lead, but came back to tie Penn College with 9 seconds remaining, taking the game into overtime and winning by 3 points.

In the women’s game, Beaver led Brandywine at halftime, 32-22, and held the lead for most of the second half. However, late in the second half, Brandywine came back to take the lead. The game came down to the last shot with Brandywine in the lead by 3 points. Beaver moved the ball the length of the court with 6 seconds remaining, but the 3-point attempt at the buzzer was off the mark.

Beaver’s men’s team has held the PSUAC Championship since 2009 under the leadership of Head Coach Marcess Williams. The women, led by Head Coach Bert DeSalvo, won the title in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Both teams are headed to the USCAA Tournament to be held March 1-5 at Penn State Fayette.

For updates on the USCAA Tournament, visit www.beaver.psu.edu or www.theuscaa.com.
For information about Beaver varsity or intramural sports, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, email ack121@psu.edu or apd12@psu.edu, or call 724-773-3826 or 724-773-3827.

Robin Bower, associate professor of Spanish at Beaver, and students from her Iberian Civilization and Culture class, will travel to Madrid, Spain, where they will visit the Prado Museum, home of major collections of the work of Spanish master artists El Greco, Diego de Velazquez, and Francisco Goya. The students will also view “The Garden of Earthly Delights,’ one of Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch’s most famous and recognizable paintings.

The group will visit other major museums, including the Reina Sofia Museum which houses some of the greatest art by Spanish natives Salvadore Dali as well as Pablo Picasso, whose iconic painting of the Spanish Civil War, ‘Guernica,’ is on display. Students will also study the work of Juan Gris and Joan Miro and will visit the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum which contains one of the world’s largest, most extensive private art collections.

In addition, students will take day trips to study history and culture in Toledo, Segovia, and Avila, and some students will travel to Granada with Deborah Gill, associate professor of Spanish at Penn State DuBois, to visit the Alhambra, a 14th century palace and fortress.

Kay Wijekumar, associate professor of information sciences and technology at Beaver, will travel to Italy with students from her Senior Synthesis Class. The class will present its iPhone and Droid Application Development and Prototype at the International Conference on Computer Applications in Venice. In addition, the group will go to Rome to tour the Vatican and its information systems and will see the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Gary M. Slifkey, director of Catholic campus ministry, will engage students with members of Young People who Care (YPWC), a Catholic grassroots ministry, as well as staff and patients of the Caritas healthcare system. Slifkey and his students will travel to the Pennsylvania Appalachian Mountains to work on a variety of medical and life skills projects for those in need, including providing transportation services for people with medical conditions, working in an emergency shelter and a clothing bank, visiting the elderly, and assisting with cleaning and home repairs, including painting and moving furniture.

YPWC provides a wide, ecumenical circle of care for members who are committed to creating a holistic and nonjudgmental environment where the exchange of culture, education and training empower individuals and groups.

For more information, contact Bower at rmb29@psu.edu or 724-773-3886, Wijekumar at kxw190@psu.edu or 724-773-3814, or Slifkey at gslifkey@diopitt.org or 412-334-7804.

Author of ‘Cool Creatures, Hot Planet’ will speak at Penn State Beaver

Marty Essen, the award-winning author of ‘Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents’ will present his high-energy, funny, multi-media show, ‘Around the World in 50 Minutes,’ at noon, Wednesday, March 23, in the auditorium of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building. The public is invited to attend.

Essen’s program follows a 3 ½ year trip he and his wife undertook to explore nature, animals, and science on the seven continents. His presentation highlights his various encounters with nature, including charging elephants, deadly snakes, and friendly penguins as well as rafting with humpback whales, kayaking in the rainforest, swimming with piranhas, and surviving a hippo attack. In addition, the program will feature photos he took while traveling the world.

‘Cool Creatures, Hot Planet’ has received numerous honors and awards, including the 2009 Green Book Festival Award for Animals, the 2007 Benjamin Franklin Award for Travel/Essay, and the Best Books 2006 Book Award for Travel/Essay. Also, it was chosen at one of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune’s Top 10 Green Books.

Essen has spoken at colleges, nature centers, and museums across the country and was recently named the Hot Speaker for 2011 by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities.

For information, visit http://www.coolcreatureshotplanet.com/, or contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life at Beaver, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Harcar co-authored articles in a chapter on marketing research in the Business Research Yearbook, Global Business Perspectives, published by the International Academy of Business Disciplines. The articles were ‘Neural Network Based Model for Measuring the Effects of Marketing Research on Marketing Performance’ and ‘Brand Personality: A Study of Turkish Mobile Phone Market.’

In addition, he co-authored ‘Ambush Marketing or Unofficial Sponsorship – FIFA World Cup 2010 Practices’ which appeared in Critical Issues in Global Business: Lessons from the Past, Contemporary Concerns and Future Trends, Nineteenth World Business Congress, published by the International Management Development Association. Also, he co-authored ‘An Examination of Wellness Orientation and Dental Care Attitudes Among Dental Patients: Conceptual Model and Empirical Evidences for Turkey’ which appeared in The Business Review, Cambridge, and ‘Determining Churn Drivers in Moroccan Telecom Sector’ for the Journal of International Business Disciplines published by the International Academy of Business Disciplines and Frostburg State University.

Harcar holds a Ph.D. in business administration from Istanbul University, an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts, and a master’s degree in marketing research, and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Istanbul University.

Contact Harcar at tdh13@psu.edu or 724-773-3892.

For information about the session, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-800-JOIN-PSU.

In the first half of the men's game, Beaver held an early 15-point lead but with just four minutes left in the half, DuBois rallied and brought the score within 7 points at 42-35. Beaver extended its lead in the second half, though, to take the win.

Seniors David McGarry (Poland Seminary High School/Poland, OH) and Billy Stoughton (Slippery Rock High School/Slippery Rock, PA) led the team in scoring. McGarry posted a season high of 29 points and 14 rebounds, while Stoughton added 15 points. Freshman Chris Weathers (New Brighton High School/New Brighton, PA) chipped in 10. Beaver turned the ball over seven times and forced DuBois into 19 turnovers. Beaver shot a solid 50.7% from the field and 46.7% from behind the arc. Beaver finished the season at 15-10 overall.

In the women’s game, Beaver ended the first half with a 39-18 lead, but in the second half, Dubois cut their deficit to just 10 points. However, a 3-pointer by sophomore Brittany Tomaselli (East Liverpool High School/East Liverpool, OH) started a strong run that gave Beaver a 35-point lead by the end of the game.

The women were led by senior Jasmine Green (Orange High School/Jersey City, NJ) with 20 points and 11 steals. Junior Rachel Halaszynski (Elizabeth Forward High School/Elizabeth, PA) chipped in 11 points, and senior Heather Sandusky (New Brighton High School/New Brighton, PA) and junior Shelby Parks (Center High School/Aliquippa, PA) each contributed 9. The Lady Lions ended the season at 19-6 overall.

Wednesday was also Senior Night and “Think Pink” Night at Beaver. Prior to the men’s game, seniors McGarry and Staughton were honored for their excellence on the court. Before the women’s game, senior players were recognized for their achievements as well. In addition to Green and Sandusky, honorees were Jessica Bartges (East Allegheny High School/North Versailles, PA), Noelle Miloszewski (Blackhawk High School/Beaver Falls, PA), and Laura Perkins (Monaca High School/Monaca, PA).

“Think Pink” Night, sponsored by the Beaver men’s and women’s teams, was designed to raise awareness of breast cancer. The teams collected more than $100 in donations for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

For more information and updated sports scores, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the Athletic department at ack121@psu.edu or apd12@psu.edu.

Clare E. Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology, is chair of the 2011 Undergraduate Research Fair Committee. Other committee members are JoAnn Chirico, senior instructor in sociology; Zhongyuan Che, associate professor of mathematics; Talha Harcar, associate professor of business; Irene Wolf, senior instructor in philosophy, and Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women's studies.

Information about the research fair and registration process are available at http://www.br.psu.edu/Academics/ugradresearch.htm. Registration forms must be given to Conry-Murray by 4 p.m., Friday, March 18. Conry-Murray can be contacted at cec23@psu.edu or 724-773-3862.

Since its inception in 1973, THON has raised more than $69 million to benefit The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children’s Hospital. All donations made at Beaver campus will be credited to the campus.

Campuses and organizations are competing to see what groups will raise the most money for THON. When you make a gift to THON, you can ensure that Penn State Beaver will receive the credit by going to www.thon.org and designating 'Beaver' at the prompt. In addition, donors can contact Judson Sammons, Beaver campus residence life coordinator, at jbs23@psu.edu or 724-773-3952.

This week, Green led the Lady Lions to a 2-0 week and an 11-0 record in the PSUAC. Green shot 54.1 percent from the field (20-37) and 72 percent from the free throw line (8-11) while averaging 24 points per game, 4 rebounds per game, 5.5 steals per game and 2 assists per game.

Green, a business major from Jersey City, N.J., has been a member of the Beaver Lady Lions basketball team for four years and was a key player in leading the women to consecutive Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) championships in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

For continuous updates or information about Beaver varsity and intramural sports, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the athletic department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women’s studies, will direct the play which features students on stage and behind the scenes. The students are members of Schafer’s Theatre Production and Practicum class.

The play, which will be held in the auditorium of the campus Student Union Building, will be presented to school groups and organizations at 10 a.m., March 29 and 31 and April 5, 7, 12 and 14. An additional performance for groups will be held at 11:30 a.m., April 7. The public is invited to attend the play at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 10. Tickets are $3 for children and adults.

To make group reservations, call the Penn State Beaver Theatre reservation line at 724-773-3574. For directions to the campus, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu and click on "About Us."

Admissions staff members will be available to assist high school students who wish to apply to Penn State or Penn State Beaver. Participants should bring an official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores which might allow applicants to be offered instant admission to Penn State Beaver. In addition, campus tours will be provided.

To register for the workshop or to obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, call 877-JOIN-PSU, use AOL Instant Messenger (BRAdmissions), or use Skype. For directions to Beaver campus, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu and click on "About Us."

The American Red Cross continues to emphasize the fact that giving blood is completely safe and reliable, and notes that someone receives a unit of blood somewhere every two seconds.

Walk-in appointments are welcome. Donors who prefer to make an appointment should contact Denise Turyan, staff assistant in the Office of Student Affairs, at dxt24@psu.edu or 724-773-3953. In addition, donors can also register or obtain more information about the mission of the American Red Cross by visiting http://www.redcross.org/donate/give. For information about THON, visit http://www.thon.org. For directions to Beaver campus, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/ and click on "About Us."

Monday, Feb. 7
Men's basketball - Geneva College 84, Penn State Beaver 62

Wednesday, Feb. 9
Men's basketball - Penn State Beaver 88, Penn State News Kensington 62
Women's basketball - Penn State Beaver 66, University of Pitt.-Titusville 45

Friday, Feb. 11
Women's basketball - Penn State Beaver 57, Carlow University 45

Saturday, Feb. 12
Men's basketball - Penn State Beaver 93, Penn State Greater Allegheny 66

Sunday, Feb. 13
Men's basketball - Penn State Beaver 71, Penn College 49
Women's basketball - Penn State Beaver 96, Penn College 47

For continuous updates or information about Beaver varsity and intramural
sports, visit , www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the athletic department at
ack121@psu.edu, apd12@psu.edu, or 724-773-3826.

Judson Sammons, residence life coordinator at Penn State Beaver, is one of only 20 people who have been selected to donate their hair onstage during the upcoming Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON), which will be held Feb. 18 to 20 at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus. The hair-cutting event will be held from 4:45 to 5:05 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, and all donations will be given to the THON Wigs for Kids project.

"I’ve been growing my hair for more than two years," Sammons said. "Donating my hair has been a ‘bucket list’ item for me for a while now, and Penn State gave me the opportunity and supported me in helping a child with cancer. I’m very honored to be a part of the THON weekend in such a direct way."

Sammons was selected for the honor after being nominated by Beaver’s staff of resident assistants and undergoing an application and evaluation process. According to the captains of the THON Wigs for Kids project, Sammons was chosen because of his "amazing spirit and amazing hair."

Beaver campus freshmen Jesse Bonincontro and Omosalewa Akintilom were selected to dance in the two-day THON that will begin Friday, Feb. 18, and conclude on Sunday, Feb. 20. Bonincontro is a Division of Undergraduate Studies major from Oakdale, and Akintilom, a liberal arts major, is from Ellicott City, Md.

Since its inception in 1973, THON has raised more than $69 million to benefit The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children’s Hospital. To make a donation for THON through the Beaver campus, contact Sammons via email or at 724-773-3952.

A Line-by-Line Workshop on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 12, in the computer lab in the Laboratory Classroom Building. The workshop will take participants through a step-by-step process to complete the FAFSA application online. Participants are requested to bring tax forms and other financial documents that will assist in the application process. This workshop is presented by the Penn State Educational Opportunity Centers, and pre-registration is required.

To register or obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, call 877-JOIN-PSU, or visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu and click on Admissions.

Jasmine Green, a senior business major from Jersey City, N.J., recently was selected as the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Women’s Basketball Honorable Mention Player of the Week. Green has been a member of the Beaver Lady Lions basketball team for four years and was a key player in leading the women to consecutive Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) championships in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

For updates or information about varsity and intramural sports, go to our athletics page or contact Andy Kirschner in the athletic department, 724-773-3826.

There are a number of subscriptions in the system that remain unvalidated. "These people have not yet successfully completed the validation process, so they are not set up to receive PSUTXT messages although they may think they are. This test will help to make those people aware that their PSUTXT accounts are not active and they need to complete their subscription validations," Mountz said.

Validation is necessary for subscriptions to become active to ensure that those receiving the messages actually want them and that nobody has subscribed them without their knowledge. It also confirms that the cell phone number and carrier information was entered correctly so messages can be delivered to the subscriber.

This particular test will involve having PSUTXT administrators from 23 Penn State campuses log into the server simultaneously and send SMS and e-mail messages to nearly 90,000 subscribers, putting as much strain on the vendor's servers as possible to test their ability to handle the load. The vendor, e2Campus, also will be able to use the results of the test to check for any problems with connections to cell providers.

"Text message aggregators in general experienced some issues with a connectivity to carriers such as Verizon Wireless in recent weeks. This test will help confirm that the carrier bind connectivity is working properly," said Eric Polovich of e2Campus.

Those who receive the test message on Feb. 23 do not need to take any action. Anyone who initiated a subscription to PSUTXT but does not receive the test message on Feb. 23 should log into the PSUTXT system by going to http://live.psu.edu/psutxt online. Penn State students, faculty and staff should click on the WebAccess link near the top of that page to login or to create an account using their Penn State access account ID and password. Anyone without a Penn State access account should login or create an account at http://live.psu.edu/psutxt online.

"Once logged in, they should update their cell phone information, and then click on 'Services' to have a new validation code sent," said Mountz. "Once they receive the validation code, they need to enter it on the registration page on the Web site to complete the process and validate their accounts."

Subscribers who continue to have difficulty validating their account should visit http://omnilertsupport.com/e2campus/ online.

For more information, send an e-mail to AMountz@psu.edu.

Saturday, Jan. 29
Men's basketball - Penn State Beaver 76, Penn State York 68
Women's basketball - Penn State Beaver 79, Penn State York 31

Sunday, Jan. 30
Women's basketball - Penn State Beaver 76, Washington Adventist University 48

Saturday, Feb. 5
Men's basketball - Penn State Beaver 94, Penn State Fayette 68
Women's basketball - Penn State Beaver 79, Penn State Fayette 52

For continuous updates or information about Beaver varsity and intramural
sports, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the athletic department at
ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

A Financial Aid Workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, in the auditorium of the Student Union Building. A FAFSA Line-by-Line Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 12, in the computer lab in the Laboratory Classroom Building.

The Financial Aid Workshop will introduce the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as well as provide tips on making sound choices to finance a college education. The FAFSA Workshop will take participants through a step-by-step process to complete the FAFSA application online. Participants are requested to bring tax forms and other financial documents that will assist in the application process. This workshop is presented by the Penn State Educational Opportunity Centers, and pre-registration is required.

To register or obtain more information about either workshop, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, call 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on Admissions.

Sammons was selected for the honor after being nominated by Beaver’s staff of resident assistants and undergoing an application and evaluation process. According to the captains of the THON Wigs for Kids project, Sammons was chosen because of his ‘amazing spirit and amazing hair.

‘I’ve been growing my hair for more than two years,’ Sammons said. ‘Donating my hair has been a ‘bucket list’ item for me for a while now, and Penn State gave me the opportunity and supported me in helping a child with cancer. I’m very honored to be a part of the THON weekend in such a direct way.’

Beaver campus freshmen Jesse Bonincontro and Omosalewa Akintilom were selected to dance in the two-day THON that will begin Friday, Feb. 18 and conclude on Sunday, Feb. 20. Bonincontro is a Division of Undergraduate Studies major from Oakdale, and Akintilom, a liberal arts major, is from Ellicott City, Md.

In 1973, a small group of dedicated Penn State students held the first Dance Marathon. That year, 39 dancer couples participated and raised $2,000. Since then, THON’s presence in the Penn State community has grown exponentially. THON now has 15,000 student volunteers, 700 dancers, and has raised more than $69 million, benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children’s Hospital.

For information about making a donation to this year’s THON, contact Sammons at jbs23@psu.edu or 724-773-3952, or contact the Beaver campus Office of Student Activities at jmt226@psu.edu or 724-773-3959.

"Phylogeography of the Japanese pipistrelle bat, Pipistrellus abramus, in China: the impact of ancient and recent events on population genetic structure" was published in the Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2010, by The Linnean Society of London.

"Contrasting Genetic Structure in Two Co-Distributed Species of Old World Fruit Bat" was published in November by PLoS One, an interactive open-access journal for the communication of all peer-reviewed scientific and medical research.

Miller-Butterworth holds doctorate and bachelor's degrees in zoology from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and has conducted post-doctoral research in the Laboratory of Genomic Diversity at Maryland's National Cancer Institute as well as in the Department of Human Genetics in the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health.

She can be contacted at cmm48@psu.edu or 724-773-3527.

Wednesday, Jan. 26
Men's basketball - Penn State Beaver 68, Penn State New Kensington 62

For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact
the athletic department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Tuesday, Jan. 18
Women's basketball -- Penn State Beaver 79, Ohio University Eastern 77

Wednesday, Jan. 19
Men's basketball -- Penn State Beaver 74, Penn State Greater Allegheny 60

Friday, Jan. 21
Men's basketball -- Penn State Brandywine 63, Penn State Beaver 56
Women's basketball -- Penn State Beaver 54, Penn State Brandywine 49

Saturday, Jan. 22
Men's basketball -- Penn State Beaver 83, Penn State Mont Alto 71
Women's basketball -- Penn State Beaver 79, Penn State Mont Alto 25

For continuous updates and game scores, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/
online, or contact the athletic department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

The Center for Hope was founded in 1994 by Fellowship United Methodist of Ambridge and Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Conference Center in Cranberry. The center, an inter-faith, not-for-profit organization that receives support from many churches, offers a food pantry, clothing closet, emergency food services, a Daily Bread Ministry, after-school programs, and youth champion cheerleading. In addition, literacy and life skills classes are offered by the Beaver campus Adult Literacy Action program. The Women, Infants and Children's program, which provides nutritionally sound food supplements to pregnant women and their children under age 5, is also available as well as the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and a Lunch and Learn program for participants over 50.

Project participants were highlighted in two feature newspaper articles in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Herald Standard.

For information about Beaver campus’ annual celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Also in attendance were Carl Bartuch, who was named the recipient of Penn State Beaver’s 2010 Outstanding Alumni Award, his guests and family, and members of the campus advisory board and alumni society.

For information about Beaver athletics, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu, or call Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Additional faculty presentations will be announced at a later date. Deutsch can be contacted at pd2@psu.edu or 724-773-3893.

The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes Beaver alumni who have distinguished themselves through career achievement, community involvement, and/or involvement with the campus. The award was presented by Beaver Chancellor Gary Keefer and advisory board President-Elect Nick Andrews, president/owner of Andrews Industrial Controls Inc., on behalf of the advisory board and the alumni society.

Bartuch attended Beaver campus for two years and graduated from Penn State University Park with a degree in accounting in 1975. A native of Industry, Pa., he owns High Tech Finishing, the world’s leading supplier of high quality metal plating finishes for high-end business and luxury aircraft interiors, including Beech Jets, Falcon Jets, Gulfstreams and 737s. In addition, he owns Kegg’s Candies, a Houston-based manufacturer of gourmet chocolates, and Bartuch Holdings Ltd., an acquisition investment vehicle. He is an active campus supporter, served as the Beaver campus spring commencement speaker in 2008, and made a gift of $100,000 in support of the new campus wellness center expected to open in 2012.

Bartuch began his career as a cost accountant with Borg-Warner, a Fortune 500 Company, in Los Angeles, but returned to Pennsylvania to work for Piper Aircraft, ARCO Medical Products, and ARCO Specialty Chemicals. He moved to Houston where he was employed as a financial analyst for Lyondell Chemical Corporation before deciding to launch his own business.

Bartuch credits Beaver campus with giving him his professional start. "My professors at Beaver guided me in my academic choices before I moved on to Penn State University Park," he said. "I’m grateful for that because my days at Penn State were instrumental in my success as an entrepreneur." He is adamant about the advantages of starting his education at Beaver. "If I had it to do over again, I’d still choose the two plus two option of starting at Beaver and finishing my degree at University Park. It was just what I needed at that time in my life."

For information about Beaver’s Outstanding Alumni Award, contact Diana Patterson, director of development, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

Beaver campus was one of six campuses that each sent 15 students to participate in a regional effort sponsored by Penn State Fayette. In addition, 17 Beaver campus students and staff volunteered to spend the day at the Center for Hope in Ambridge, which currently is moving to a new location. The Center for Hope provides outreach and services to families and individuals who are undergoing economic and life skills hardships. The Center’s goal is to provide education, recreation, academic preparation and employment readiness for those in need.

For more information about this annual project, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Dwivedi has more than 20 years of experience as a software system developer and project/program manager and also has worked as a corporate trainer and consultant. For eight years, she has been employed by Wipro Technologies, one of the largest global providers of information technology services. She holds a master's degree in information technology from Carnegie Mellon University, a master’s degree in engineering (computer science) from BITS Pilani, India, and a bachelor's degree in technology (computer science) from I.E.T. Lucknow, India.

Most recently, Theobald was a library intern with the digital repository at Carnegie Mellon University. She was also a library public services intern at the Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh; a customer service assistant at the Cleveland State University Library, and a department assistant in academic affairs at Case Western Reserve University. She holds a master of library and information science degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies from Cleveland State University. While at Cleveland, she also studied abroad at the University of Sydney, Australia.

Dwivedi can be contacted at nxd22@psu.edu or 724-773-3894, and Theobald can be reached at elt10@psu.edu or 724-773-3796.

Committee co-chairs were Dana Alvetro, program assistant in the Office of Continuing Education, and Jennie Ward, staff assistant for the registrar and the Division of Undergraduate Studies.

Other committee members were Roy Boggs, staff member, Office of Physical Plant; Carleen Dinello, assistant director of academic affairs and senior instructor in reading and English; Cindy Platz, staff assistant, Office of Business and Finance; Renata Shaw, staff assistant, Office of the Chancellor and Office of Campus and Community Relations, and Claudia Tanaskovic, lecturer in chemistry.

For information about the United Way Committee, contact Alvetro at dlb31@psu.edu or 724-773-3762 or Ward at juw7@psu.edu or 724-773-3789.

The alumni chapter has conducted the gift drive for almost 20 years, and each year more than 100 children have received gifts. Members of the public are asked to purchase gifts for the children and/or make a cash donation that the alumni chapter members can use to buy gifts.

In October, the Beaver Valley Area Alumni Chapter received the Outstanding Service Project Award at the Penn State Alumni Association’s Volunteer Awards Dinner in recognition of their success with the 2009 Gift Drive.

Alumni chapter membership is open to the public, and members do not need to be Penn State alumni. For more information about the annual gift drive or to join the chapter, contact Amy M. Krebs, director of campus and community relations at Penn State Beaver, at amk6@psu.edu or 724-774-3816.

Admissions staff will assist prospective students in completing applications. If students bring an official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores, it may be possible to make an immediate admissions decision. Parents and students will be introduced to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid staff will aid prospective students and their families in learning about how to finance a college education.

For more information about either event, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or via AOL Instant Messenger at BRAdmissions.

The men’s basketball team participated in the Southern Virginia Classic Tournament in Buena Vista, Va., and the women competed in the Purple and Gold Poet Classic in Whittier, Calif.

On Friday, Jan. 7, the Eastern Mennonite University Royals (Harrisonburg, Va.) defeated the Beaver Nittany Lions, 98-71. The Lions trailed by only seven in the first half, but the Royals went on two runs that cost Beaver the game. Beaver junior Tony Houghton (Perry Traditional Academy/Pittsburgh) scored 18 to lead Beaver, and senior Billy Stoughton (Slippery Rock High School/Slippery Rock) added 11 points.

The following day, the Lions were felled by the Southern Virginia University Knights, 97-57. Beaver moved into halftime with a deficit of 44-17 and never recovered. Beaver freshman Nick Miller (Beaver Falls High School/Beaver Falls) led in scoring with 14, and junior Tony Houghton (Perry Traditional Academy/Pittsburgh) added 10 points. The Lions are now 4-6 overall.

On Monday, Jan. 3, the Chapman University Panthers (Orange, Calif.) defeated the Beaver Lady Lions, 73-65. In the first half, Beaver fell into a 14-point deficit after shooting 33.3 percent from the field compared to Chapman's 50 percent. Chapman built a 23-point lead in the second half before the Lady Lions mounted a comeback to close the final gap to eight points.

Beaver senior Jasmine Green (Orange High School/Jersey City, N.J.) scored 19 points, junior Shelby Parks (Center High School/Aliquippa) had 13, and senior Jessica Bartges scored 10 points. Senior Heather Sandusky (New Brighton High School/New Brighton) recorded 12 rebounds.

On Tuesday, Jan. 4, Beaver fell again when the Whittier College Poets defeated the Lady Lions, 69-57. Despite an 8-point lead at the half, Beaver was outscored in the second half and lost.

Beaver senior Jessica Bartges (East Allegheny High School/North Versailles) scored a season high of 24 points, and senior Jasmine Green (Orange High School/Jersey City, N.J.) scored 12. The women are now 7-6 overall.

For continuous updates and game scores, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/athletics, or contact the athletic department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.