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Andrews will receive Penn State Beaver Outstanding Alumni Award

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:52:46 EST

Nicholas H. Andrews of Upper St. Clair is the recipient of the 2012 Penn State Beaver Outstanding Alumni Award which he will receive at an on-campus dinner meeting of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board and the Penn State Beaver Alumni Society on January 16. Beaver Chancellor Gary Keefer will present the award which is given on the basis of professional achievement, contributions to society, and/or involvement with Penn State Beaver.

Andrews is president and owner of Andrews Industrial Controls, Inc., Carnegie, and has served as president-elect of the Beaver campus Advisory Board since 2009. He attended Beaver campus for two years before moving to Penn State University Park to earn a bachelor�s degree in science, and he has established an annual scholarship for Beaver campus students in need of financial support to meet their academic goals.

In 1977 he founded his company which services the energy industry for product solutions for measurement and controls in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland.

He played baseball at Beaver campus and continued his interest in athletics as a coach and/or business manager for various hockey organizations in and around Pittsburgh. He has served as president of the Pittsburgh Section Instrument Society of America, was a coach and commissioner for the Mt. Lebanon Baseball Association, and was director of athletics and on church council for St. Nicholas Cathedral.

Andrews is a member of the Penn State Smeal College of Business Presidents Club and serves on the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh�s YMCA Camp T. Frank Soles.

Previous award recipients were David D. Anderson (2011), a 1979 business graduate and manager of International Commercial Development for Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, and Carl Bartuch (2010), a 1975 business graduate and owner of High Tech Finishing, Kegg�s Candies, and Bartuch Holdings Ltd.

Award recipients are chosen by a committee consisting of campus staff and members of the Advisory Board and the Alumni Society.

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

Alumni chapter breaks gift drive record by serving 159 children

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:47:23 EST

In November and December, the Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association conducted its most successful children�s holiday gift drive to date by gathering gifts for a record 159 children who are clients of Beaver County Children and Youth Services (CYS). Last year the group collected gifts for 129 children.

This is the nineteenth consecutive year that the alumni chapter and CYS have partnered to solicit gifts from the community for children who might receive few or no gifts during the holidays.

Project donors had two options; purchase and wrap a gift themselves to deliver to the CYS Committee or make a cash donation that enabled committee members to buy gifts. This year�s cash donations totaled $975. Each donor was asked to purchase a gift or gifts valued at $25-$30.

Members of the CYS staff came to campus last week to pick up hundreds of gifts to be delivered to the children.
�We were able to serve this record number of children thanks to the generosity of the community, our chapter members and friends, alumni, our CYS Gift Drive Committee, and Penn State Beaver campus students, staff, and faculty,� said Roseann Simoni, a Penn State alumna and chair of the Gift Drive Committee. �Even in difficult economic times, the kindness of people in the community enabled us to conduct our largest gift drive ever. That�s remarkable, and we want to express our gratitude to all those who helped to brighten a child�s holiday this year.�

Other CYS Gift Drive Committee members were Cindy Hovanec, Diane Canning, and Jessica Doris.
For information about how to participate in next year�s CYS Gift Drive, contact the Beaver campus Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3815.

Programs are open for those interested in natural gas, shale industries

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:24:24 EST

In an effort to prepare members of the local workforce for job opportunities in the Marcellus and Utica Shale industry, the Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education is offering a series of training programs in conjunction with the Shale Training and Education Center (ShaleTEC) at the Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College) in Williamsport.
ShaleTEC is a collaboration between Penn College and Penn State Extension designed to provide a wide variety of resources to the community and the oil and gas industry.

�PEC Basic SafeGulf/SafeLand Orientation� will be offered 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19. The course covers multiple operator orientations and gives participants a general idea of life and safety issues in the oil and gas industry, i.e. upstream, downstream, onshore, or offshore. This course meets API RP 75 and API RP T-1 requirements and provides a basic, awareness-level understanding of certain general safety information that an employee should know before entering a company facility and while performing assigned work duties.

�Shell Bluebook Orientation� will be held 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. The upstream America's HSE Contractor Orientation provides participants with an awareness of Shell's commitment to pursue the goal of no harm to people or the environment as well as the minimum expectations for working safely on a Shell location. It describes Shell's systematic approach in meeting and exceeding compliance with the law, identification and management of HSE risks, and respect for our local communities. This training also describes the Shell Golden Rules and Twelve Life-Saving Rules.

�Hazard Recognition Plus from Decision Point Associates� will be held 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. This is a simple systematic and worker-oriented hazard recognition thought process that can be applied in any workplace. The course goal is to aid workers in preventing incidents by educating and coaching them on how to accurately recognize and manage hazards when planning, evaluating, and conducting jobs. The HRP Process is built on extensive research and used by more than a dozen multi-national companies in sixteen countries. HRP is a leading workplace safety technology that helps work teams communicate clearly about hazards. HRP supports existing job planning processes such as job safety analysis; safety observations; health, safety, and environmental management systems, and Stop-Work interventions.

Beaver campus and ShaleTEC emphasize that the demand for trained workers to support the various occupations associated with the development of Pennsylvania�s natural gas resources continues to grow. According to ShaleTEC studies, each well requires a workforce of approximately 420 individuals working across 150 different occupations.

For more information regarding ShaleTEC courses or to register for courses, contact the Beaver campus Office of Continuing Education at beaverce@psu.edu, 724-773-3700, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, http://www.shaleTEC.org, or call 570-327-4775.

Campus announces holiday schedule

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:32:16 EST

Penn State Beaver and Penn State University will be closed for the holidays beginning Saturday, Dec. 22, and will reopen for business at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. Fall commencement will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21, in the auditorium of the student Union Building.

The campus office of University Police Services is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In the event of an emergency, contact the police at 724-773-3888, or call 911.

Public is invited to attend Career and Business Expo on campus

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:26:41 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Career Services will host a Career and Business Expo � Career Days, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in the lodge of the campus Student Union Building. The event is free and open to the public
Participants will connect with employers who are hiring full- and part-time positions, offering paid or unpaid internships, and providing volunteer opportunities in the community. In addition, those with continuing education credits, including certificate programs, as well as those with a bachelor�s or master�s degree are encouraged to attend.

For more information about the event, contact Larissa Ciuca, student personal and career counselor, at lbm12@psu.edu, 724-773-3961, or contact Stephanie DeMaro, regional job and internship developer, at saw163 or 724-773-3953, or visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/StudentServices/CareerServices/careers.htm.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: December 11-13, 2012

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:21:53 EST

Tuesday, Dec. 11
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 95, Penn State Greater Allegheny 77
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 87, Penn State Greater Allegheny 50

Thursday, Dec. 13
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 92, Penn State Fayette 90
Women�s basketball � Penn State Fayette 93, Penn State Beaver 75

For scores and play-by-play details or for information about Beaver intercollegiate or intramural athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Beaver campus and ShaleTEC partner to offer Safeland course

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:42:07 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education and the Shale Training and Education Center (ShaleTEC) at Pennsylvania College of Technology have partnered to offer a SafeLand course in December.

ShaleTEC, a collaboration between Penn College and Penn State Extension, provides a wide variety of resources to the community and the oil and gas industry.

The SafeLand course will be offered at Beaver campus, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19. The course will also be offered at the same time at other locations on the following days: Thursday, Dec. 13; Tuesday, Dec. 18; Friday, Dec. 21, and Thursday, Dec. 27.

Future courses will include Hazard Recognition, Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness, and Confined Space.

Anyone enrolled in Shale training programs at Beaver will have access to a wide range of resources offered by ShaleTEC, which addresses a multitude of training and education needs in the natural gas industry.

As an affiliate of ShaleTEC, Beaver campus will offer expanded curriculum and instructional capability needed to train and educate existing employees of gas companies as well as those who want to enter the natural gas industry.�

For additional information, contact the Beaver campus Office of Continuing Education at 724-773-3700 or BeaverCE@psu.edu, or visit http://www.shaletec.org.

Chapin authors articles with Beaver communications alumni

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:38:55 EST

John Chapin, professor of communications at Penn State Beaver, and two Beaver campus alumni, are co-authors of an article, � Who�s listening to victims?� which appeared recently in the International Journal of Listening, 27(1), 2-12. Co-authors are Ted L. Froats Jr., who graduated in 2011, and Trey W. Hudspeth, a 2012 graduate. Both received a bachelor�s degree in communications from Beaver and studied with Chapin.

The article compares listening styles of nurses and nursing students to a control group and discusses the importance of different listening styles to domestic violence screening in hospitals.

In fall 2011 Froats and Hudspeth were honored at the 72nd Annual Pennsylvania Communication Association Conference at Westminster College, New Wilmington where they won second place in the Undergraduate Research Competition for a paper they wrote entitled �Questioning Fifteen Years of Research: A Study of the Effectiveness of Listening Styles Profile 16.�
The papers were written for the Communication Research Projects class taught by John Chapin, professor of communications. In 2011 Froats also worked as Chapin�s research assistant.

Currently, Froats is a public affairs specialist at the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and Hudspeth is the customer service manager for Walmart, Chippewa Township.

Chapin is the recipient of the 2012 United States House of Representatives Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus Certificate awarded by Congressman Jim Costa and Congressman Ted Poe, co-chairs of the Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus for work on behalf of victims of crime. In the past, Chapin has received citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives for his research and volunteer work on behalf of domestic violence victims through providing domestic violence prevention and awareness programs.

Chapin, who joined the campus in 1998, has received a variety of on and off-campus awards, including the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board NOVA Chemicals, Inc. Faculty Excellence in Service Award in 2009.

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.

Froats, Hudspeth, and Chapin can be contacted at jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877.

Public invited to attend free holiday concert on campus

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:32:51 EST

The public is invited to attend a free holiday concert at Penn State Beaver, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the Student Union Building auditorium. The concert will feature the Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Monaca Cornet Band.

Plenty of free parking is available near the Student Union Building.

The concert will feature a variety of traditional holiday favorites as well as a wide range of secular and sacred music.
For information about the concert or to obtain directions to the campus, contact the Office of Campus and Community Relations at 724-773-3815 or rxm70@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Former Beaver student named first Ms. West Indies PSU

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:23:02 EST

Darlene Coulanges, a former Penn State Beaver student, was named the first Ms. West Indies PSU in a competition sponsored by the Penn State Caribbean Student Association (CSA). Coulanges, of Providence, RI, spent her freshman and sophomore years at Beaver and is now a junior majoring in human development and family studies at Penn State University Park. The event was held November 27 at Heritage Hall in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center.

The CSA is designed to assist students as they adjust to the daily challenges of University life. The group is a medium for the active dissemination of cultural, political, and historical information about the Caribbean nations, Penn State, and the people at large. The CSA is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of nationality.

In April Coulanges was named the Penn State Beaver Outstanding Student of the Year and was also a finalist for the University�s prestigious Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award. Last semester she was also a member of the Beaver campus Cultural Fiesta: A Taste of Africa Committee which sponsored a campus-wide event featuring African food, music, dances, and history.

Coulanges can be contacted at dyc5201@psu.edu.

Continuing Education will offer real estate courses

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:15:36 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education will offer two real estate courses beginning January 2013. The courses are designed for people who are preparing to take the salesperson or broker�s license examinations offered by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission as well as those employed or seeking employment in real estate-related organizations, including title search, appraisal, and mortgage companies.

Real Estate Fundamentals will be offered 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 21 through March 11 and will provide a foundation for the study of real estate in Pennsylvania, covering language, principles, and laws that govern the industry.

Real Estate Practice will be offered 8:15 to 10:15 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 21 through March 11 and offers an introduction to all facets of the real estate industry, including a survey of areas of specialization with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. Examination of a real estate transaction is designed and conducted to provide a working knowledge of actual forms and documents, including related mathematics.

The salesperson and broker examinations require applicants to demonstrate an understanding of laws, rules, and other aspects of real estate practice. Completion of these two salesperson courses fulfills requirements to sit for the Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam. It is highly recommended that these two courses be taken concurrently. Each course fee is $280.

To register for a course or obtain more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education, 724-773-3700, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Admissions Office will host application, financial aid workshops

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:52:33 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will host two free workshops for prospective students and their families, Saturday, Feb. 2, in the Student Union Building.

An Application Workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Admissions Office, and a Financial Aid Workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the auditorium.

The Application Workshop will assist all those interested in applying for admission to Penn State. Participants can complete an application and those applying to Beaver campus may receive a decision instantly. All students must bring official transcripts. The usual $50 application fee will be waived, and campus tours will be available.

The Financial Aid Workshop will introduce parents and students to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and will offer a variety of information about how to finance a college education.

Registration is not required for either event.

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

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: November 30 � December 8, 2012

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:23:41 EST

Friday, Nov. 30
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 91, Penn State Worthington Scranton 77
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 97, Penn State Worthington Scranton 90

Saturday, Dec. 1
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 82, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 59
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 76, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 43

Tuesday, Dec. 4
Wrestling � Penn State Greater Allegheny 30, Penn State Beaver 12

Wednesday, Dec. 5
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 89, Penn State DuBois 77
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 80, Penn State DuBois 46

Friday, Dec. 7
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 106, Penn State Schuylkill 100
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 72, Penn State Schuylkill 32

Saturday, Dec. 8
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 79, Penn College 62
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 78, Penn College 55

For scores and play-by-play details or for information about Beaver intercollegiate or intramural athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Beaver student is double winner in Global Perspectives Photography Contest

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:30:55 EST

Kyung Min Kim, a senior psychology major at Penn State Beaver, was a double winner in the International Students section of the recent Penn State Global Perspectives Photography Contest. The contest was sponsored by the University Office of Global Programs.

Kim was the winner in the �Places� category for his work entitled �Abandoned,� and he also won the �Me Abroad� category with his photo, �Looking Back��

Kim will receive a custom calendar featuring the twelve winning photographs in his section, a framed print of each winning photograph, and a certificate.

The winning photographs will be on display in the Global Programs Lounge through December and will be featured in the next issue of The Global Lion.

Kim�s photography has been displayed frequently throughout Beaver campus for several years, and he currently has an exhibit of photographs in the lower lobby of the Student Union Building. Some of his work has been done as part of an integrative arts independent study course that allows students to participate in creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and fall outside the scope of formal classes.

He is a native of Seoul, South Korea, and studies frequently with Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women�s studies at Beaver campus. In October, he was honored at the annual campus Donor and Scholarship Dinner when he received the Ambridge Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship.

As a freshman, Kim participated in the Eighth Annual Penn State Beaver Undergraduate Research Fair where he and a fellow student won second place for their poster presentation on the topic of �The Gap: Gender Conflicts in Generations.� His faculty mentor for the project was Dr. Clare Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology at Beaver.

Judges for this year�s Global Perspectives Photography Contest were Katarin Parizek, assistant professor of integrative arts; Lonnie Graham, associate professor of art, and Steven Rubin, assistant professor of art, College of Arts and Architecture. The fourth judge was John Beale, senior lecturer, College of Communications.

Kim can be contacted at kik5129@psu.edu. Schafer can be reached at cas33@psu.edu or 724-773-3591, and Conry-Murray can be contacted at cec23@psu.edu or 724-773-3862.

Beaver partners with Shale Training and Education Center at Penn College

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:54:24 EST

In order to prepare members of the local workforce for job opportunities in the Marcellus and Utica shale industry, the Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education has partnered with the Shale Training and Education Center (ShaleTEC) at Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College) in Williamsport.

�A compatible workforce with appropriate skills and training to meet the demands of the energy sector will be critical to the region�s success,� said Marian Vendemia, Beaver�s director of continuing education. �Beaver has become an affiliate of the ShaleTEC which means we will offer expanded curriculum and instructional capability needed to train and educate existing employees of gas companies as well as those who want to enter the natural gas industry.�

Vendemia noted that anyone enrolled in Shale training programs at Beaver will have access to a wide range of resources offered by ShaleTEC, which addresses a multitude of training and education needs in the natural gas industry.

"We feel these courses will complement the other successful industry programs offered at Beaver,� said Tracy Brundage, assistant vice president, workforce development and continuing education, Penn College. "Our ShaleTEC has trained nearly 4,400 students over the past fifteen months, and our ShaleTEC Affiliate Program is expanding throughout the region to help meet the demand."

ShaleTEC, a collaboration between Penn College and Penn State Extension, provides a wide variety of resources to the community and the oil and gas industry.

Brundage said the demand for trained workers is rising due to the ongoing development of Pennsylvania�s natural gas resources. According to ShaleTEC studies, each well requires a workforce of approximately 420 individuals working across 150 different occupations.

Some of the initial programs available through ShaleTEC at Beaver include SafeLand USA, Hazard Recognition, Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness, and Confined Space.

�As the demand for natural gas training programs continues to grow across the Appalachian Basin, Penn College is excited about our opportunity to expand with that demand," Brundage said.

Penn State Beaver seeks to provide job-seekers with an opportunity to pursue the education and training needed to qualify for employment in the energy sector.

For more information, contact Vendemia at 724-773-3700 or mev7@psu.edu. For more information about ShaleTEC courses that will be offered at Beaver, visit http://www.shaletec.org.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: November 13-29, 2012

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:44:49 EST

Tuesday, Nov. 13
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 90, Ohio University Eastern 58

Saturday, Nov. 17
Wrestling � First match: Penn College 42, Penn State Beaver 0
Wrestling - Penn State Mont Alto 38, Penn State Beaver 6
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 80, Washington and Jefferson College 69

Sunday, Nov. 18
Men�s basketball � Ohio Northern University 78, Penn State Beaver 60

Tuesday, Nov. 20
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 88, Geneva College 81
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 49, Geneva College 43

Saturday, Nov. 24
Men�s basketball � Edinboro University 93, Penn State Beaver 73

Monday, Nov. 26
Women�s basketball � Bethany College 76, Penn State Beaver 58

Thursday, Nov. 29
Wrestling - Slippery Rock University 28, Penn State Beaver 9

For scores and play-by-play details or for information about Beaver intercollegiate or intramural athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Admissions Office will host application workshop on November 28

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:21:19 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will host a free application workshop, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, in the Admissions Office, Student Union Building.

Admissions staff members will be available to help students complete an application to any Penn State campus. However, those applying to Beaver campus may receive a decision immediately, and the $50 application fee will be waived. All participants must bring official transcripts to the workshops. Campus tours will be available.

To register for the workshop, take a campus tour, or obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU.

Continuing Education will offer operations, process improvement courses

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:16:50 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education will offer four programs to improve skills in operations and process improvement as well as the fundamental concepts of project management, Lean, and Six Sigma.

The programs, which begin in February, are regarded as a cornerstone of efficient business and manufacturing process design. In addition, the programs will help students prepare for an associate project management certificate, Lean certification, or Six Sigma Green Belt.

Courses needed for:
Associate Project Management Certification Exam:
- Essentials of Project Management � I
- Essentials of Project Management - II

Lean Certification Exam:
- Lean for the Workplace
- Professional Lean
- Applying Instructor Principles for Lean Implementation

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Exam
- Analyzing Problems
- Statistics for Operational Improvement
- Structured Problem Solving/FMEA
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Statistical Process Control

Process Mapping for the Business Analyst explores flow mapping, SIPOC diagrams, and process decomposition (NoUML content).
For information about the programs, contact the Office of Continuing Education at 724-773-3700 or BeaverCE@psu.edu.

Beaver�s chancellor will participate in economic development forum

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:08:52 EST

Penn State Beaver Chancellor Gary Keefer will participate in �Building the New Beaver County Economy: Higher Education�Partners in Economic Development Forum,� 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, at Starting Gate, a regional small business incubator in Beaver Falls. The event is cosponsored by Geneva College, Community College of Beaver County (CCBC), and Beaver campus.

The forum�s goal is to identify ways that local colleges can collaborate with local industries to assist in the economic development of the region by training people not only for jobs, but for careers as well.

A panel discussion will be moderated by Bill Flanagan, executive vice president of corporate relations for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. Flanagan is a veteran broadcast journalist and host of �Our Region�s Business,� a business affairs program airing on WPXI-TV, PCNC-TV, WJAC-TV (Johnstown � Altoona), and WTOV-TV (Wheeling � Steubenville).

Two groups of panelists will be featured during the discussion. One group will be comprised of Chancellor Keefer, Geneva College President Kenneth A. Smith, and CCBC President Joe D. Forrester.

The second group will include Eaton Corporation Plant Manager Robert Griffin, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse President and CEO John Manzetti, and Heritage Valley Health System CEO Norm Mitry.

Following the panel discussion, Barbara McNees, president of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, will introduce keynote speaker C. Alan Walker, Pennsylvania�s Secretary for the Department of Community and Economic Development. Walker will share his remarks and then hold a question and answer session for audience members.

Walker will also hold a separate media Q & A at the conclusion of the forum, followed by a light reception immediately afterward.

For more information, contact the Beaver campus Chancellor�s Office at rxm70@psu.edu or 724-773-3553.

Courses for personal care home training begin in January

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:05:25 EST

In January the Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education will begin another series of educational programs for health care professionals who are preparing to become personal care home administrators and/or administrators and direct-care staff who must meet continuing education requirements. Individuals providing elder care for family members are also welcome to register.

These programs address issues surrounding personal care homes as well as the responsibility to provide safe, humane, comfortable, and supportive residential settings for adults who don't require the services in or of a licensed long-term care facility, but do require assistance or supervision with daily living activities and other physical and mental life skills.

Penn State is an approved provider through the Department of Public Welfare under the Personal Care Homes Licensing Regulations as of April 23, 2005, published in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 (35 Pa.B.2499).

Individuals may take the entire series of courses or select courses as needed.

For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education at BeaverCE@psu.edu or 724-773-3700.

Hundreds attended annual Health Fair

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:31:03 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Student Affairs and the Health Center hosted the 18th annual Health Fair last Wednesday in the Student Union Building. Several hundred students, faculty, and staff participated in the event.

A variety of free health-related information, demonstrations, and screenings were offered, including vision, cholesterol, and blood sugar screenings; massages; yoga and CPR demonstrations; drug and alcohol abuse awareness, and mental health awareness information.

A Nittany Auction was held for participants. Area businesses and organizations donated gifts totaling $1,000, including gift cards for restaurants, gift shops, photography studios, coffee shops, hotels, and health organizations. Twenty students, five staff members, and one faculty member received gifts.

For more information about the annual Health Fair, contact campus Nurse Barbara Kugel in the Health Center, bxk31@psu.edu or 724-773-3955.

Public invited to support Penn State Beaver Career Closet

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:56:51 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Career Services is seeking donations to its Career Closet, a program designed to provide free professional apparel for male and female students seeking internships and/or jobs, now or following graduation.

The public is invited to donate clothing and other professional accessories that are gently used and clean, or new. In turn, the donations will be given to those planning to enter the workforce but in need of professional attire and/or business casual attire.

The following items are needed and welcome: skirt suits, skirts, pant suits, blouses, blazers, dress slacks, jackets, dress shirts, Oxford shirts, ties, solid color polo shirts, dress shoes, belts, and briefcases.

Clothing can be delivered during regular office hours to the Student Union Building, room 101 or room 115.

If interested in making a donation or obtaining more information, contact Larissa Ciuca, personal and student career counselor, careerservicesbeaver@psu.edu or 724-773-3961.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: November 9-10, 2012

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:52:25 EST

Tuesday, Nov. 13
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 90, Ohio University Eastern Campus 58

For scores and play-by-play details or for information about Beaver intercollegiate or intramural athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Campus students continue community outreach efforts

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:50:23 EST

As the holidays approach, Penn State Beaver students continue to implement and/or participate in a variety of community outreach projects.

The Lion Ambassadors and the Blue & White Society are participating in the annual Gift Drive for Beaver County Children and Youth Services (CYS) sponsored by the Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association. Members of each group select the first names of children who are CYS clients, then raise funds and/or contribute personally to buy and wrap gifts for the children. Both groups are University-wide student organizations with chapters at all campus locations.

The Lion Ambassadors communicate Penn State's history and personality, strengthen University traditions, and instill Penn State pride in current and future students, alumni, and friends. The group fosters the idea that involvement with Penn State is a lifelong commitment.

The Blue & White Society is the student contingent of the Penn State Alumni Association, the largest dues-paying alumni association in the world. Students are involved in social, service, and networking events and are able to network with more than 560,000 Penn State alumni around the world.

Campus students are also participating in the annual Gift Drive sponsored by the Women�s Center of Beaver County to benefit the children of families served. The Beaver Varsity Club will coordinate the gift drive when the Beaver Nittany Lions men�s basketball team hosts the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the gym.

The public is invited to attend the game and are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the game. Gifts for children of all ages are welcome. The first 100 fans to make a donation will receive a free t-shirt and will be entered into a special drawing for various prizes.

The Beaver campus THON Committee recently hosted a 12-hour Mini-THON as part of its overall, yearlong fundraising efforts to support the annual Penn State Dance Marathon for pediatric cancer patients at Penn State Hershey Children�s Hospital. The event raised almost $1,000 in cash and featured two live bands and two live solo performers. In addition, goodie baskets and more than 30 gift certificates and gift cards were donated by area businesses and organizations for distribution at the Mini-THON where students also hosted a wide variety of games.

Earlier this month, students in the Spanish 1 class celebrated the longtime tradition of Day of the Dead with an exhibit of altars displayed on campus. Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in other cultures to pray for and remember deceased family members and friends.

Exhibit visitors were asked to vote for their favorite altar with a donation, and all proceeds benefitted the Beaver students� fundraising efforts for THON.

In addition, the Student Government Association (SGA) recently implemented a donation drive for the Women�s Center and collected a wide range of non-perishable food, bedding, paper and cleaning products, and clothing for the women and children served by the Center.

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

Admissions Office will host two application workshops

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:46:50 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will host two free workshops this month, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 17, and 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, in the Admissions Office, Student Union Building.

Admissions staff members will be available to help students complete an application to any Penn State campus. However, those applying to Beaver campus may receive a decision immediately, and the $50 application fee will be waived. All participants must bring official transcripts to the workshops. Campus tours will be available.

To register for either workshop and/or to take a campus tour, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU.

United Way Committee continues to raise funds, exceeds goal

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:43:18 EST

The Penn State Beaver United Way of Beaver County Committee is experiencing one of its most successful campaigns in history, having already surpassed its goal of $5,000.

Last week committee co-chair Dana Alvetro, program assistant in the Office of Continuing Education, announced that funds raised total $5,294. A luncheon and silent auction sponsored by the committee last week was open to all students, faculty, and staff and raised a record total of $1,870, an increase of 20 percent from the previous year.

Eleven gifts baskets each featured a specific theme and were sponsored by various campus departments and groups. In addition, numerous gifts were donated by area businesses and organizations for inclusion in the silent auction.

The committee�s next event is a Steelers Dress-Down Day to be held Friday, Dec. 7. Campus community members are asked to wear jeans and Steelers apparel to work or the classroom if they make a $5 donation to the United Way. This fall�s first dress-down day was held in September in honor of Penn State�s Blue-Out Weekend designed to raise awareness of child abuse.

In addition to Alvetro, the United Way Committee is co-chaired by Jennie Ward, staff assistant, Registrar�s Office and Division of Undergraduate Studies Office. Other committee members are Cindy Platz, staff assistant, Office of Finance and Business; Carleen Dinello, assistant director of academic affairs and senior instructor in reading and English; Parker Goolsby, residence life coordinator; Ted Froats, manager of information technology; Renata Shaw, staff assistant, Offices of the Chancellor, Campus and Community Relations, and Brodhead Cultural Center; Dawn Steele, food preparer, Housing and Food Services, and Claudia Tanaskovic, instructor in chemistry.

For information, contact Alvetro at dlb31@psu.edu or 724-773-3762 or Ward at juw7@psu.edu or 724-773-3789.

Health Center will host 18th annual Health Fair

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:38:32 EST

The Penn State Beaver Health Center will host the 18th annual Health Fair, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14 in the Student Union Building Lodge and Special Events Room. The event is open to all campus students, faculty, and staff.

A variety of free health-related information, demonstrations, and screenings will be offered, including vision, cholesterol, and blood sugar screenings; massages; yoga and CPR demonstrations; drug and alcohol abuse awareness, and mental health awareness information.

In addition, students who participate will be eligible for Nittany Auction tickets to win prizes from a variety of area restaurants and businesses.

For more information, contact campus Nurse Barbara Kugel in the Health Center, bxk31@psu.edu or 724-773-3955.

Campus schedule for Thanksgiving week is announced

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:33:45 EST

Penn State will not hold classes Monday through Friday, November 19-23, but the campus will be open Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The campus will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23.

For calendar information, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact the Office of Finance and Business at 724-773-3502.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: November 9-10, 2012

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:11:31 EST

Friday, Nov. 9
Women�s basketball � Montreat College 93, Penn State Beaver 42

Saturday, Nov. 10
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 91, Milligan College 65

For scores and play-by-play details or for information about Beaver intercollegiate or intramural athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Students exhibit Day of the Dead altars

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:02:44 EST

Penn State Beaver students in the Spanish 1 class celebrated the longtime tradition of Day of the Dead with an exhibit of altars displayed Friday, Nov. 2, in the lower lobby of the Student Union Building. The class, taught by Robin Bower, associate professor at the campus, is designed to develop Spanish language skills and provide information about Hispanic culture.

Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration takes place on November 2 in connection with the Catholic holiday All Souls Day.

Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts. Loved ones also leave possessions of the deceased.

Visitors were asked to vote for their favorite altar with a donation. Proceeds benefit the Beaver campus annual United Way drive and the students� annual fundraising project for the Penn State�s Dance Marathon (THON) for pediatric cancer patients at Penn State Hershey Children�s Hospital.

For information about the Day of the Dead celebration, contact Bower at rmb29@psu.edu or 724-773-3886.

38 agencies attend Job Fair hosted by Penn State Beaver

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:55:20 EST

Thirty-eight businesses and agencies from western Pennsylvania attended the Job Fair sponsored by Rep. Jim Christiana and hosted by Penn State Beaver, Penn State Beaver, Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Student Union Building Lodge. The event was free and open to the public.

Businesses and organizations offered information about job opportunities in a wide range of fields, including insurance, banking, communications, health care, education, transportation, retail, maintenance, gaming, business logistics, pharmaceuticals, and social services.

For information, contact Larissa B. McDoniel Ciuca, Beaver campus student personal and career counselor, careerservicesbeaver@psu.edu or 724-773-3961.

Alumni Chapter invites public to participate in children�s gift drive

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:51:00 EST

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association is conducting its annual Gift Drive for Beaver County Children and Youth Services (CYS).

Participants will be provided with the first name, age, and gift preferences of a child and will purchase, wrap, and deliver the gift to Penn State Beaver. The chapter requests that each gift have a value of $25-$30.

In lieu of buying a gift, participants have the option of making a $25-30 contribution to the Alumni Chapter whose members will buy and wrap presents for children.

To receive the first name of a child and gift suggestions, contact Diane Canning at 724-375-2474 or Cindy Hovanec at 412-370-2884 or 724-378-7448.

On each wrapped package, donors must include a gift tag stating the child�s first name and the caseworker code. Gifts must be dropped off from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7, or 10:00 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Beaver campus Student Union Building, room 16.

When dropping off gifts, participants are also asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Alumni Chapter�s annual Holiday Food Drive.

Donations can be made in cash or by check payable to Beaver Valley Area Chapter PSAA and mailed to Office of Campus and Community Relations, Penn State Beaver, 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061.

For information, contact Beaver campus at 724-773-3815 or amk6@psu.edu. For directions to the Student Union Building, visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Author to explore conspiracy theories during Penn State Beaver talk

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:44:54 EST

Author Barna William Donovan will give a discussion on conspiracy theories at noon Nov. 5, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium.

The author of �Conspiracy Films: A Tour of Dark Places in the American Conscious," he will show film clips and discuss conspiracy theory in television shows and movies. Donovan�s other books cover film and fandom and include "The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films� and "Blood, Guns and Testosterone: Action Films, Audiences and a Thirst for Violence.� His commentaries on conspiracy theories have been quoted frequently by the media, including on MSNBC, CBS News, the BBC and LiveScience as well as in a variety of publications. Donovan holds a doctorate from Rutgers University School of Communication, Information and Library Studies and is a graduate of the film school at University of Miami.

The program is presented as part of a communications honors course taught by John Chapin, professor of communications at the Beaver campus. The course, Introduction to Media Effects, examines individuals' selection, uses and perceptions of media as well as media�s effects on attitudes, beliefs and behaviors.

For more information, contact Chapin at jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877.

Residence Hall Advisory Council to host Red Cross blood drive

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:41:15 EST

The Penn State Beaver Residence Hall Advisory Council (RHAC) will conduct an American Red Cross blood drive, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6, in the Student Union Building Lodge.

The American Red Cross states that every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Within a person�s lifetime, there is a 97 percent chance that he/she will need a blood transfusion.

Registration for the blood drive can be made in advance by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, but walk-in appointments on the day of the event are welcome.

For more information about the ongoing need for blood donations, visit http://www.redcrossblood.org. For information about the RHAC, contact Robin Schreck, student activities and residence hall coordinator, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Students are named to PSUAC Volleyball All-Conference Team

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:34:41 EST

Two sophomore liberal arts majors at Penn State Beaver were named to the 2012 Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) Volleyball All-Conference Team.

Natalie Gamble of McKees Rocks was named Second Team All-Conference. For the season, she had 135 kills, 19 service aces, and a conference-leading total of 64 blocks, 48 of which were solo. She also had 99 digs.
Kayona Ward of Beaver Falls was named All-Conference Honorable Mention. This season she had 79 kills as well as a total of 39 blocks, 35 of which were solo.

For information about Beaver intercollegiate or intramural athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Annual scholarship dinner honors donors and student recipients

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:58:55 EST

Penn State Beaver recently hosted its annual dinner honoring campus scholarship donors and recipients. Welcome remarks and guest speaker introductions were offered by Chancellor Gary B. Keefer. Speakers were Greg Cerminara, assistant vice president, Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. and vice president, Penn State Beaver Advisory Board, and Adrijana Vukelic, a sophomore psychology major from Aliquippa. Keefer and Dan Pinchot, director of enrollment, presented the scholarship award certificates, and Diana Patterson director of development, provided closing remarks.

Scholarship donors and recipients follow:
Aliquippa Wolves Club Endowed and Annual Scholarships
Shane Byers, freshman engineering major, Aliquippa
Matthew Fetch, freshman division of undergraduate studies, Aliquippa
Dorian Gilliam, junior information sciences and technology major, Aliquippa

Aliquippa Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Anthony Jackson, senior psychology major, Aliquippa
Nicholas Kramer, senior psychology major, Aliquippa
Branden Lang, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Aliquippa
Maddison Miller, sophomore psychology major, Aliquippa
Delcine Pugh, freshman business major, Aliquippa
Matthew Tabit, senior psychology major, Aliquippa

Ambridge Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Derrick Brown, junior information sciences and technology major, Ambridge
Jason Hitt, freshman engineering major, Ambridge
Ryan Hudacsek, senior administration of justice major, Freedom
Nicholas and Bernice Andrews Annual Scholarship
Raisa Bhasin, senior administration of justice major, Moon Township
Kyung Min Kim, senior psychology major, Seoul, South Korea

Beaver County Chapter-PA Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship
Justin Carland Memorial Scholarship*
Ashlee Palm, sophomore engineering major, Beaver

Beaver County Commissioners Trustee Scholarship
Courtney Hower, senior business major, Hookstown
Kimberly Villella, senior communications major, Freedom
Beaver Valley Area Alumni Chapter Annual Scholarship
Lyndsy Gazda, freshman agriculture major, Rochester

Michael Brynczak Annual Scholarship
Santino Graziani, freshman engineering major, Aliquippa
Megan Powers, freshman agriculture major, Beaver Falls

James L. Buccini Trustee Scholarship
Robert Agurs, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Pittsburgh
Sidney Bates, freshman administration of justice major, Pittsburgh
Jameire Brown, freshman division of undergraduate studies, Youngtown, OH
Donald Davis, freshman science major, Greenville
Amanda Donatelli, freshman division of undergraduate studies, Indiana
Alicia Hampe, freshman division of undergraduate studies, Hickory
Sarah Klesser, senior business major, Aliquippa
Thayshai Miller, freshman health and human development major, Pittsburgh
Gina Richman, junior administration of justice major, Edinburg
Davian Whitfield, freshman division of undergraduate studies, Washington, D.C.

Coraopolis Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Kevin Austin, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Ambridge
Rachel Best, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Moon Township
Shayna Stubenbort, senior business major, McKees Rocks
Samantha Susko, freshman division of undergraduate studies, Moon Township

Dale A. Dopilka Memorial Scholarship
Brenten Rhone, junior administration of justice major, Ambridge
Jonah Tanner, freshman science major, Beaver

Charles E. Fenton, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Alexander Gattorno, senior administration of justice major, Hialeah, FL
Nelly Peralta, junior administration of justice major, Moon Township

Thomas A. Gilchrist, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Tyler Trieschock, sophomore business administration major, Canonsburg

James V. and Agnes Gray Trustee Scholarship
Alex Angleton, junior business major, New Galilee
Cassandra Flowers, freshman administration of justice major, Pittsburgh
Jacob Roach, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Coraopolis

Harvey R. Kelly, Jr. and Dr. Emma S. Rocco Arts and Communications Endowed Scholarship
Amy Arnold, freshman business major, Midland
Dennis Habrle, freshman division of undergraduate studies, New Brighton

IST Annual Scholarship
Brittany Douglas, senior information sciences and technology major, Beaver Falls
Carol Kilcoyne Outstanding Achievement Annual Scholarship
Adrijana Vukelic, sophomore liberal arts major, Aliquippa

Dr. Donna J. Kuga Trustee Scholarship
Melyssa Burns, sophomore liberal arts major, Pittsburgh
Candance Emanuel, sophomore division of undergraduate studies, Murrysville
Kyle Ludwig, senior information sciences and technology major, Greenville
Joseph Monsour, junior information sciences and technology major, New Castle
Markes Royster, junior business major, Pittsburgh
Trisha Van Winkle, sophomore 2-year information sciences and technology major, Rochester

Audrey J. McGivern Trustee Scholarship
Chirayukumar Bhagat, freshman engineering major, Monaca
Kyle Goff, freshman engineering major, Beaver
Zachary Hildebrand, freshman engineering major, Beaver Falls
Yohan Ryoo, freshman engineering major, Horsham
Jeremy Smith, freshman engineering major, Claysville

Meacci Family Scholarship
Michael Deitrick, junior information sciences and technology major, Beaver
Nancy Paoletti, junior communications major, Monaca
Michael Baker Corporation Engineering Scholarship
Danielle Dunshee, sophomore engineering major, Baden
Adam Libonati, sophomore engineering major, New Brighton
Shawn Mooney, sophomore engineering major, Washington

Monaca Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Amber Cochran, sophomore liberal arts major, Monaca
Alex Filippi, junior business major, Aliquippa
Hayley Peters, senior psychology major, Aliquippa

NOVA Chemicals, Inc. Beaver Valley Plant Endowed Scholarship
Jeremy Canonge, sophomore engineering major, Freedom

NOVA Chemicals, Inc. Beaver Valley Plant Trustee Scholarship
Ileana Muhlach, senior psychology major, Guaynabo, PR
Jonah Tanner, freshman science major, Beaver

Scott K. Noxon Endowed Scholarship
Joseph Benscoter, sophomore information sciences and technology major, Beaver

Frank G. Papa Family Endowed Scholarship
Steven Dusicsko, senior business major, Lake City
Cory Wagner, senior business major, Monaca

Penn State Alumni Association Trustee Scholarship
Mary Carew, sophomore communications major, Washington, D.C.
Thomas Estes, freshman division of undergraduate studies major, Pittsburgh
Marissa Fitzpatrick, freshman psychology major, Bronx, NY

Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship
Amy Arnold, freshman business major, Midland
Cesar Ceniceros, sophomore division of undergraduate studies, Pittsburgh
Tyler Madden, sophomore administration of justice major, Moon Township
Andrew Searight, senior information sciences and technology major, Aliquippa

Penn State Beaver Alumni and Friends Trustee Scholarship
Markus Allen, junior psychology major, New Castle
Andrew Moltzen, junior information sciences and technology, New Brighton

Penn State Beaver Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship
Royce Kranz, sophomore earth and mineral sciences major, Beaver Falls

Penn State Beaver Leadership Endowed Scholarship
Michelle Korzen, senior business major, Coraopolis
Brittany Kincaid, junior business major, Monaca
Ashlee Palm, sophomore engineering major, Beaver

Pittsburgh Tube Company/PTC Alliance Endowed Scholarship
Daniel O�Hara, senior administration of justice major, Rochester

PNC Financial Corporation Endowed Scholarship
Kristina Mangie, senior psychology major, Monaca

Rochester Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Amy Greene, senior psychology major, Beaver
Brandon Taylor, senior information sciences and technology major, New Brighton
Julian Taylor, senior administration of justice major, Monaca

Richard and Margaret Shaw Endowed Scholarship
Conrad Paul, sophomore engineering major, Aliquippa
Matthew Paul, sophomore engineering major, Aliquippa
Adrijana Vukelic, sophomore liberal arts major, Aliquippa

Richard and Margaret Shaw Trustee Scholarship
Jessica Hammerly, senior psychology major, Ellwood City
Daiquana Liberatore-Deanda, freshman science major, New Brighton
Joshua Nussbaum, sophomore engineering major, Cranberry Township
Zachary Richards, sophomore administration of justice major, Beaver
Christina Warren, freshman engineering major, New Castle
Jocelyn Wensel, senior business major, Force

John and Renny Simpson Science Scholarship
Brendan Rowan, freshman earth and mineral sciences major, New Brighton

Standard Steel Specialty Corporation Endowed Scholarship
Ashley Vallesarmand, sophomore division of undergraduate studies major, Marietta, GA

Trustee Fund for Penn State Beaver
Khalia Adams, freshman communications major, Washington, D.C.
Marquis Samuels, freshman administration of justice major, McKeesport
Caitlin Vodenichar, junior communications major, Rochester

Tuscarora Incorporated Endowed Scholarship
Rachel Choflet, senior psychology major, Freedom

Veri Memorial Veterans Scholarship
Kristopher Minnich, sophomore 2-year letters, arts and sciences major, Cranberry Township.

John L. Walters Memorial Scholarship
Lauren Pier, sophomore psychology major, New Brighton

Thomas P. and Shirley M. Woolaway Endowed Scholarship
Donald Bradfield, sophomore engineering major, Aliquippa
Jessica Davis, junior psychology major, Pittsburgh
Nathan Flowers, senior information sciences and technology major, Darlington
Lukas Kozak, junior psychology major, Carnegie
Stephen Sbrolla, sophomore division of undergraduate studies major, Aliquippa
Megan Sovich, senior psychology major, Aliquippa
Trey Treischock, sophomore liberal arts major, Canonsburg
Brendan Yukner, sophomore information sciences and technology major, Beaver Falls

For information about scholarships, contact Patterson at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

Campus welcomes new admissions counselor

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:37:13 EST

Justin A. Vorbach has been hired as an admissions counselor at Penn State Beaver, effective Monday, Nov. 5, to fill a position recently vacated by Rebecca DeSalvo earlier in October.

Vorbach has been an undergraduate enrollment counselor and recruiter at Penn State New Kensington since October 2011 where he also served as a student group coordinator, social media coordinator, and graphic designer for campus marketing.
From August 2010 through June 2011, Vorbach worked as an admissions intern in the Beaver campus Admissions Office where he handled many of the same responsibilities he is now implementing.

He graduated from Penn State Beaver in May 2011 with a bachelor�s degree in business management and marketing and was an active member of many Beaver campus organizations and projects, including Lion Ambassadors, the student group which provides tours and outreach efforts on behalf of the campus for prospective students.

As an undergraduate at Beaver, he received Honorable Mention for a Keystone Press Award, was on the Dean�s List, served as a Lion Ambassador, received the prestigious Penn State Walker Award for outstanding student of the year, and won a Gold CUPPIE Award from CUPRAP, a voluntary organization of 400 communications professionals from across the state, for his work on an advertising campaign he developed with members of the Beaver Admissions staff.

Vorbach can be contacted at jav5121@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU.

Students host Hispanic/Latino Heritage Cultural Fiesta on campus

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:34:07 EST

More than 100 people attended the Hispanic/Latino Heritage Cultural Fiesta held recently in the Lodge of Penn State Beaver�s Student Union Building. The event was open to campus students, staff, and faculty and featured food, music, games, crafts, and dancing from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, and Brazil.

Some of the native foods highlighted include bacalaitos (cod fritters), arroz con pollo (rice and chicken), alambres (meat sauteed with vegetables and served with tortillas and salsas), tres leches (three milk) cake, and manjo juice.

Various students, faculty, and staff, some who are members of the campus Climate and Diversity Committee, planned and implemented the event and included:

Verushka Soto of Moca, Puerto Rico, a sophomore science major, led dance lessons and consulted on menu selections.
Ileana Muhlach of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, a senior psychology major, led dance lessons and coordinated a large group of students to help with the event.

Emanuel Martinez, of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a sophomore business administration major, assisted with dancing and music.

Erica DeLuca, a second generation Cuban American from Phoenix, AZ and a sophomore liberal arts major, helped with event planning, cultural artifacts, and the menu.

Carlo Piceno Martinez of Mexico City, Mexico, a sophomore major in Division of Undergraduate Studies, assisted with photos, cultural advising, and the menu.

Juan Castano, a native of Columbia from Moon Township and a freshman engineering major, also assisted with planning.

Amanda Donatelli, a freshman from Indiana majoring in Division of Undergraduate Studies, was a student dancer and event assistant.

Various other students from the Campus Dance Crew and Harmony Hall Residence Hall also participated.

In addition, other committee members were Ana Beatriz Ar�as da Luz Fontes, assistant professor of psychology; Larissa Ciuca, student personal and career counselor; Parker Goolsby, residence life coordinator, and Denise Turyan, staff assistant, Office of Student Affairs.

For information about the event, contact Ciuca at lbm12@psu.edu or 724-773-3961.

�Reel Injun� film explores Hollywood�s portrayal of Native Americans

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:02:24 EST

The public is invited to attend a free screening of the film, �Reel Injun,� 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The film is presented as part of the campus 2012-2013 Global Film Series.

Traveling through the heartland of America, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond looks at how the myth of �the Injun� has influenced the world�s understanding, and misunderstanding, of Native Americans. Candid interviews with directors, writers, actors, and activists trace the evolution of cinema�s depiction of Native Americans from the silent film era to today.

During the last century, Hollywood has made more than 4,000 films about Native Americans and many of these films have influenced the way the world views them. "Reel Injun" takes an entertaining and insightful look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American natives through the history of cinema.

To learn more about the film, visit http://www.reelinjunthemovie.com/site. For information about the Global Film Series, contact Robin Schreck, student activities and residence life coordinator, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Public invited to free film about domestic violence awareness

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:55:32 EST

The Penn State Beaver Voices Against Violence, and Climate and Diversity committees along with Crisis Center North (CCN) and the Women�s Center of Beaver County (WCBC) will present a free showing of �Telling Amy�s Story" at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the auditorium of the Beaver campus Student Union Building. The public is invited to attend the program as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Hosted by actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay, and told by Detective Deirdri Fishel, the film follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide that occurred on Nov. 8, 2001. Amy�s parents and coworkers, law enforcement officers and court personnel share their perspectives on what happened to her in the weeks, months and years leading up to her death.

After the film, the audience is invited to join an informal panel discussion with members of CCN and WCBC. The program is designed to create community awareness and impact outcomes for domestic violence survivors.

For more information, contact John Chapin, professor of communications at the Beaver campus, at jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877, or visit www.telling.psu.edu.

Beaver alumna will be December commencement speaker

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:46:32 EST

Donna M. Newell, MS, PE, CFM, will be the speaker at Penn State Beaver�s fall commencement ceremony, 7:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21, in the Student Union Building auditorium. Newell, principal owner and president of NTM Engineering, Inc. in Dillsburg, attended Beaver campus from two years before graduating from Penn State.

She has 17 years of civil engineering experience, specializing in hydrology and hydraulics (H&H). Her background includes designing hydraulic structures, performing H&H analysis and modeling, performing bridge scour analysis, investigating safe yields, and developing in-house computer programs for water resources engineering applications.

Newell has provided quality assurance and quality control checks of HEC-RAS analyses for projects in Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. She has also instructed collegiate level courses and professional development seminars on water resources related topics. She works extensively with PennDOT�s Bureau of Project Delivery as a water resources consultant, instructional course developer, and instructor.

She has held her current position since 2007. Prior employers included Erdman Anthony & Associates, Mechanicsburg, Gannett Fleming, Inc., Camp Hill; Penn State University Park, State College, and Westinghouse Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, West Mifflin.

Newell and her employees volunteer time with the Red Horse Family Support Group, which conducts fundraising and provides care packages for deployed military members and their families. In 2010, NTM Engineering was one of 36 Pennsylvania companies to receive the Seven Seals Award from the Pennsylvania Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves in honor of the company�s efforts on behalf of the military. The firm has also been nominated for the prestigious Freedom Award, presented annually to the top 15 companies in the United States whose employees provide volunteer assistance to the military.

Newell holds a master�s degree in environmental engineering and a bachelor�s degree in civil engineering from Penn State.
For information about the fall commencement program, contact the Beaver campus Office of Academic Affairs at djm5@psu.edu or 724-773-3571.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: October 22, 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:42:32 EST

Monday, Oct. 22
Men�s soccer � Penn State New Kensington 4, Penn State Beaver 1

For scores and play-by-play details or for information about Beaver intercollegiate or intramural athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Admissions Office invites high school students to spend day on campus

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:38:52 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will host the Be a PSU Student for a Day program, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, in the Student Union Building.

The program allows high school students to spend the day as a college student at Beaver by attending classes, talking with faculty and staff, and having lunch with current Beaver campus students. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

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

SGA, Voices Against Violence seek donations for Women�s Center

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:27:49 EST

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and two Penn State Beaver groups are seeking help for violence victims. The Student Government Association and the Voices Against Violence Committee are asking for donations for the women and children served by the Women�s Center of Beaver County.

A wide variety of items are needed and can be found by visiting http://br.psu.edu/Documents/BR/Womens_Center_Drive_Items.pdf. Items needed include toiletries for women and children, non-perishable foods, paper and cleaning products, bedding, games, and more.

All donated items should be delivered to the drop box located in the campus library by Monday, Oct. 29.
For more information about the project or how you can help, contact SGA President JeQa Powe at 517-410-4693 or jdp990@psu.edu.

Beaver campus will host Job Fair on November 1

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:20:39 EST

Penn State Beaver will host a Job Fair sponsored by Rep. Jim Christiana, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 1 in the campus Student Union Building Lodge. The event is free and open to the public. A variety of area and regional businesses will be present, and those seeking or currently holding jobs but looking for a change are encouraged to attend.

For information, contact Larissa B. McDoniel Ciuca, Beaver campus student personal and career counselor, careerservicesbeaver@psu.edu or 724-773-3961, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on Academics.

Penn State Laureate will speak at Beaver campus on November 1

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:24:46 EST

Christopher P. Staley, Penn State laureate for 2012-13 and distinguished professor of art in the College of Arts and Architecture, will give a free presentation on �Life and Art: Where They Intersect,� 2:15 to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Staley has been a ceramic artist and educator for 30 years and is the fifth University faculty member to hold this prestigious title.

Named a Penn State Distinguished Professor in 2008, Staley joined the University faculty in 1990, teaching ceramics in the School of Visual Arts. Under his leadership, the Ceramics graduate program has been ranked No. 10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. He received Penn State�s Graduate Faculty Teaching Award in 2007.

Staley�s ceramic pieces are included in the International Museum of Ceramic Art, Fuping, China; the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; and the Smithsonian National Museum of American Art, Washington, D.C., among others. He is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics, based in Geneva, and serves as chairman of the board of directors at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, an international craft school in Deer Isle, Maine.

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

Penn Staters are invited to Nittany Networking Event on November 14

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:20:19 EST

Penn State students and alumni in western Pennsylvania are invited to make new connections, enhance existing relationships, and experience community sharing at a Nittany Networking Event, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (GPCFB).

The GPCFB distributes approximately 27 million pounds of food per year out of their 94,000 square foot warehouse. The event will feature ample opportunities to network, light refreshments, and a tour of this award-winning LEED certified "Green" warehouse led by Ivy Ero, director of educational programs, and Chris West, regional coordinator for the Southwestern PA Food Security Partnership.

Participants will have bread and soup served in a ceramic bowl which is an event keepsake. The event is free, but participants are asked to make a food or monetary donation to the GPCFB. Advance registration is requested. The GPCFB is located at 1 North Linden Street in Duquesne.

For more information, contact Stephanie DeMaro, Penn State regional job and internship developer, 724-773-3953 or saw163@psu.edu, visit http://alumni.psu.edu/career. For information about the GPCFB or for directions, visit http://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org.

Faculty Speaker Series continues with business research presentation

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:17:31 EST

Talha Harcar, associate professor of business at Penn State Beaver, was the second featured speaker in the fall semester Faculty Speakers Series. He gave a presentation on one of his research topics, �Country of Origin Impact: Taste Preferences for a Soft Drink Brand� on Monday, Oct. 22. His topic focused on the impact of taste perception and the intention to buy using two different concepts and involved the audience in product taste tasting.

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.

For more information about the 2012-2013 Faculty Speakers Series, contact the Office of Academic Affairs at djm5@psu.edu or 724-773-3571.

Office of Career Services announces new Career Coach Program

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:58:26 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Career Services announced that it now offers access to a new career assistance program. Governor Tom Corbett recently unveiled Pennsylvania Career Coach, a first-of-its-kind, statewide, free online tool designed to help Pennsylvania students and job seekers make informed, lasting career choices.

Developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Pennsylvania Career Coach provides updated local employment data such as current and projected job openings, recent job growth areas, estimated earnings, and occupations that match a user�s current skills and knowledge, as well as specific educational programs in the local area that will prepare an individual for a given occupation.

For more information about the new program, visit www.pacareercoach.org/, or contact Larissa B. McDoniel Ciuca, Beaver campus student personal and career counselor, careerservicesbeaver@psu.edu or 724-773-3961, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on Academics.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: October 6-21, 2012

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:51:16 EST

Saturday, Oct. 6
Men�s soccer � Penn State Beaver 4, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 3

Sunday, Oct. 7
Men�s soccer � Penn State Hazleton 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Wednesday, Oct. 10
Volleyball � Penn State Greater Allegheny3, Penn State Beaver 0
Volleyball � Penn State Fayette 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Saturday, Oct. 13
Men�s soccer � Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State Worthington-Scranton 1
Volleyball � Penn State Hazleton 3, Penn State Beaver 0
Volleyball � Penn College 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Sunday, Oct. 14
Volleyball � Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 0
Volleyball � Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State Worthington Scranton 2

Monday, Oct. 15
Women�s soccer � Westmoreland County Community College 11, Penn State Beaver 0

Tuesday, Oct. 16
Volleyball � Penn State York 3, Penn State Beaver 0
Volleyball � Penn State Mont Alto 3, Penn State Beaver 2

Thursday, Oct. 18
Volleyball � Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State New Kensington 1

Sunday, Oct. 21
Volleyball � Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State DuBois 0

For scores and play-by-play details or for information about Beaver intercollegiate or intramural athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Admissions Office will host Columbus Day Application Workshop

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:23:11 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will host a Columbus Day Application Workshop, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, in the Student Union Building. Guests will be invited to complete an application to attend Penn State. All those applying must bring an official transcript, and anyone applying to the Beaver campus may receive a decision immediately. The application fee will be waived. In addition, information about financial aid and academic programs will be provided, and campus tours will be offered.

For information, call the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU or email br-admissions@psu.edu.

General election debate will be held October 10 on campus

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:17:02 EST

Penn State Beaver and the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce will co-host a free general election debate, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the auditorium of the Beaver campus Student Union Building. Doors open to the public at 6:30 p.m. NOVA Chemicals, Inc. is the event sponsor.

The debate will include the following candidates:
Congress, District 4: Mark Critz (D) and Keith Rothfus (R)
Senate, District 47: Kimberly Villella (D) and Elder Vogel, Jr. (R)
Representative, District 15: Bob Williams (D) and Jim Christiana (R)
Representative, District 16: Robert Matzie (D) and Kathy Coder (R)
Representative, District 10: Jaret Gibbons (D) and Michael See (R)

For more information about the debate, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 724-775-3944, or visit http://www.beavercountychamber.com.

Public invited to attend The Asia Project

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:10:08 EST

The public is invited to attend The Asia Project, noon, Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The program contains mature content and may not be suitable for children.

Poet Asia Samson offers a unique blend of humor, inspiration, and reflections on daily life in his poetry and is accompanied by music provided by his brother-in-law, Jollan Aurelio. Samson has appeared on Russell Simmons� HBO Def Poetry and Black Family Channel�s �Spoken� and has performed with Dead Prez, Mos Def, and DMX.

The Asia Project is presented by the Office of Student Affairs and Student Activities. For information, visit www.theasiaproject.com or call Student Activities at 724-773-3947.

Voices Against Violence Committee presents film, "Telling Amy�s Story"

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:41:46 EST

The Penn State Beaver Voices Against Violence and Climate and Diversity Committees, Crisis Center North (CCN) and the Women�s Center of Beaver County (WCBC) will present a free showing of the film, �Telling Amy�s Story, 4:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29, in the auditorium of the Beaver campus Student Union Building. The public is invited to attend the program as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Hosted by actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay, and told by Detective Deirdri Fishel, the film follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide that occurred on November 8, 2001. Amy�s parents and co-workers, law enforcement officers, and court personnel share their perspectives on what happened to her in the weeks, months, and years leading up to her death.

After the film, the audience is invited to join an informal panel discussion with members of CCN and WCBC. The program is designed to create community awareness and impact outcomes for domestic violence survivors.

For more information, contact John Chapin, professor of communications at Beaver campus, jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877, or visit www.telling.psu.edu.

Public invited to meet author writing about conspiracy theories

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:02:54 EST

The public is invited to meet author Barna William Donovan, noon, Monday, Nov. 5, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. Donovan is the author of �Conspiracy Films: A Tour of Dark Places in the American Conscious.� He will show film clips and discuss conspiracy theory in television shows and the movies.

Donovan�s other books cover film and fandom and include "The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films� and "Blood, Guns, and Testosterone: Action Films, Audiences, and a Thirst for Violence.� His commentaries on conspiracy theories have been quoted frequently by the media, including the MSNBC, CBS News, the BBC, and LiveScience as well as in a variety of publications. Donovan holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University School of Communication, Information, and Library Studies and is a graduate of the film school at the University of Miami.

The program is presented as part of a communications honors course taught by John Chapin, professor of communications at Beaver campus. The course, �Introduction to Media Effects,� examines individuals' selection, uses, and perceptions of media as well as media�s effects on attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

For more information, contact Chapin at jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877.

More than 700 attended annual College Fair on campus

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:40:15 EST

More than 700 people attended the annual Beaver County College Fair held Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Penn State Beaver gym. The free event is cosponsored by Beaver campus and the Beaver County Times and is the premiere college fair serving Beaver County students.

Representatives from more than 120 colleges, universities, and technical schools from across the country, including Alabama, Delaware, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C., attended the event.

In addition, recruiters for all branches of the military were present as were representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and representatives from the Educational Opportunities Center and the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit's Regional Choice Initiative Program.

For information about Beaver�s academic programs and degrees offered, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, www.beaver.psu.edu, or 1-800-JOIN-PSU.

Penn State Beaver will participate in WestPACS Job and Internship Fair

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:18:29 EST

Penn State Beaver will participate in the WestPACS Job and Internship Fair, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Monroeville Convention Center. The event is the largest job fair for college students and alumni in the Pittsburgh region.
WestPACS has 44 member schools and is still accepting both candidate registration and employer registration.

For more information, contact the Penn State Beaver Office of Career Services as lbm12@psu.edu or 724-773-3961, or visit http://www.westpacs.org.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: October 2, 2012

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:04:08 EST

Tuesday, Oct. 2
Men�s soccer � Salem International University 10, Penn State Beaver 0
Women�s soccer � Salem International University 11, Penn State Beaver 0
Volleyball � Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State New Kensington 0

For scores and play-by-play details or for information about Beaver intercollegiate or intramural athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Beaver County College Fair will be held October 4

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:48:44 EST

The Eleventh Annual Beaver County College Fair will be held 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Penn State Beaver gymnasium. The event is free and open to the public and cosponsored by Beaver campus and the Beaver County Times. No registration is required.

Representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities, technical schools, and the military will be present to answer questions and provide information on academic programs and careers. The event is recognized as the premier college fair serving Beaver county students.

In addition, representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be available to answer questions about financial aid. Representatives from the Educational Opportunity Centers and the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit's Regional Choice Initiative Program will also be available.

Students of all ages are encouraged to attend, especially junior and senior high school students and adults planning to complete or obtain a degree.

Free parking is available, and visitors will be guided as they come on campus.

To see a listing of institutions expected to attend, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/BeaverCountyCollegeFair.htm. For information, contact the Penn State Beaver Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 724-773-3800.

Alumni Society announces new total of $24,000 in golf outing proceeds

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:45:35 EST

The Penn State Beaver Alumni Society announced a new total of $24,000 in proceeds from its Twelfth Annual Golf Outing held September 10. Last week the group announced it had raised $22,000, but additional income received had not been included in that total. All proceeds benefit the group�s endowed scholarships for Beaver campus students. To date, the Alumni Society has raised more $185,000 for the campus.

Next year�s golf outing will be held Monday, Sept. 9 at Seven Oaks Country Club, Brighton Township.

For information about the golf outing or the Alumni Society, contact Diana Patterson, director of development, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

Public invited to attend Wild World of Animals program

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:15:58 EST

The public is invited to attend a program the Wild World of Animals, noon, Thursday, Oct. 4, in the auditorium of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building. The event is sponsored by the Beaver campus Office of Student Activities and Students Affairs.

Wild World of Animals is a wildlife company located in Eighty Four, PA that specializes in providing educational wildlife shows in a variety of venues. The company has more than 85 animals, including big cats, wolves, large carnivores, primates, birds of prey, parrots, venomous and non-venomous snakes, reptiles, small mammals, and amphibians.

The event is not a petting zoo, and audience members are not permitted to interact with the animals. The show will be viewed by audience members from their seats.

The Wild World of Animals has appeared across the country and on a variety of television programs, including �The Late Show with David Letterman� and �Good Morning America.�

For information about the program, visit http://www.wildworldofanimals.org/ or contact the Office of Student Activities at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: September 24-30, 2012

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:35:42 EST

Monday, Sept. 24
Women�s soccer � Geneva College 9, Penn State Beaver 1

Wednesday, Sept. 26
Men�s soccer � Westmoreland County Community College 5, Penn State Beaver 3
Women�s soccer � Westmoreland County Community College 13, Penn State Beaver 0

Thursday, Sept. 27
Volleyball � Penn State Fayette 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Saturday, Sept. 29
Men�s soccer � Penn State Beaver 4, Penn State York 3
Volleyball � Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State Schuylkill 0
Volleyball � Penn State Brandywine 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Sunday, Sept. 30
Men�s soccer � Penn State Brandywine 6, Penn State Beaver 1

For scores and play-by-play details or for information about Beaver intercollegiate or intramural athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Award-winning Beaver faculty members open Speakers Series

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:34:44 EST

Three of Penn State Beaver�s award-winning faculty members will present the first program in the 2012-2013 Faculty Speakers Series, noon, Wednesday, Sept. 26, room 16, Student Union Building. Speakers are Robin Bower, associate professor of Spanish; Robert Szymczak, associate professor of history, and Karen Barr, senior instructor in business. The topic will be attaining teaching excellence.

Earlier this year, Bower was one of two Penn State faculty members to receive the Milton S. Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching, which honors those who have an extensive record of outstanding teaching and who provide teaching support or mentoring to other faculty. Szymczak and Barr received the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching which honors exemplary teaching at the undergraduate level. Ten years ago Syzmczak was one of four Penn State faculty members honored with the award, and earlier this year, Barr was one of six faculty to be honored.

Bower is a recipient of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Faculty Excellence in Research Award. She is the campus Honors Program coordinator and is co-chair of the Penn State Beaver Retention Task Force and Pedagogy Subcommittee.

Bower holds a doctorate from Columbia as well as a master�s degree in Medieval and Golden Age and a master�s degree in Latin American Literature. She received a bachelor�s degree from West Chester University and also studied at St. Louis University in Spain.

Szymczak is the recipient of 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.

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; a master�s degree in liberal studies from Duquesne University; a master�s degree in history/international relations and a bachelor�s degree in history and literature from West Virginia University, and a certificate of study from Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland.

Barr is the recipient of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Excellence in Teaching Award and the Outstanding Academic Advisor Award. She receives consistently high Student Ratings of Teaching Effectiveness, particularly with respect to the clarity of her presentations, her interest in teaching the course and her willingness to help students make progress.
She holds a master�s degree in business administration and corporate finance from California State University and a bachelor's degree in nursing from Ohio State University.

The faculty can be contacted as follows: Bower at rmb29@psu.edu or 724-773-3886, Szymczak at rxs16@psu.edu or 724-773-3895, and Barr at kcb10@psu.edu or 724-773-3869.

Admissions Office will host Columbus Day Application Workshop

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:30:07 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will host a Columbus Day Application Workshop, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 8, in the Student Union Building. Guests will be invited to complete an application to attend Penn State. All those applying must bring an official transcript, and anyone applying to the Beaver campus may receive a decision immediately. The application fee will be waived. In addition, information about financial aid and academic programs will be provided, and campus tours will be offered.

For information, call the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU or email br-admissions@psu.edu.

Public is invited to attend Global Film Series

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:27:02 EST

The public is invited to attend a free showing of the first film in Penn State Beaver�s 2012-2013 Global Film Series, 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the auditorium of the Student Union Building.

�In the Time of the Butterflies� was inspired by the true story of the Mirabel sisters who were murdered for their part in an underground plot to overthrow a corrupt dictator and government in the Dominican Republic in 1960.

In 1999, the United Nations General Assembly designated November 25, the anniversary of the day of the murder of the Mirabal sisters, as the annual date for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in commemoration of the sisters' sacrifice.

Pre and/or post-discussion of the film will be led by JoAnn Chirico, Beaver campus senior instructor in sociology.

For information about this film or the Beaver campus Global Film Series, contact Robin Schreck, student activities and residence life coordinator, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Campus announces arrival, departure of admissions counselor

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:21:25 EST

Rachel Zughaib has been hired as an admissions counselor at Penn State Beaver, effective Monday, Oct. 8. The position opened when former counselor Julie Osekowski left for an admissions post at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Moon Township.

Since January 2011 Zughaib has been an international and exchange student services specialist at Robert Morris University in Moon Township. She also worked as an admissions counselor for a year at Lycoming College in Williamsport and was a client services manager with Affinity Connection, Inc. in State College.

Zughaib, a resident of Hopewell Township, holds a bachelor�s degree in public relations and a minor in Spanish from Penn State. She can be contacted through the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU or br-admissions@psu.edu.

Beaver Alumni Society golf outing raises $22,000 for scholarships

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:44:28 EST

The Penn State Beaver Alumni Society�s Twelfth Annual Golf Outing held September 10 raised $22,000 for the group�s endowed scholarship for Beaver campus students. To date, the Alumni Society has raised more $183,000 for the campus.

Penn State alumni Norman J. Kraus, Jr. chaired the golf outing committee. Other Penn State alumni committee members were Jeffrey Bauman, vice president, Bauman Office Equipment; Deborah Lancos-DeCostro, attorney at law; John Hertneky, consultant, Bayer MaterialScience and lecturer in engineering at Beaver; Laura Tocci, attorney at law, and Vincent Troia. Additional committee members were Nadine Unis, independent consultant; Mona DeLisia, external relations assistant, Beaver campus Development Office, and Diana Patterson, Beaver campus director of development.

Kraus is president of the Alumni Society, and MaryEllen Gray is immediate past president. In addition to Lancos-Decostro and Tocci, other Alumni Society members are Jason Barr; Robert Collins, John Italia, George Logue, Susan Mals, Joni Marra, and William F. McQuade.

For information about the 2013 golf outing or the Alumni Society, contact Patterson at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

Penn State Beaver announces 2012-2013 United Way Committee

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:41:19 EST

Members of the Penn State Beaver 2012-2013 United Way Committee were announced recently.

Committee co-chairs are Dana Alvetro, program assistant, Office of Continuing Education, and Jennie Ward, staff assistant, Registrar�s Office and Division of Undergraduate Studies Office. Other committee members are Cindy Platz, staff assistant, Office of Finance and Business, Carleen Dinello, assistant director of academic affairs and senior instructor in reading and English; Parker Goolsby, residence life coordinator; Ted Froats, manager of information technology; Renata Shaw, staff assistant, Offices of the Chancellor, Campus and Community Relations, and Brodhead Cultural Center; Dawn Steele, food preparer, Housing and Food Services, and Claudia Tanaskovic, instructor in chemistry.

This year�s fundraising activities will include dress-down days, personal solicitations, and a luncheon and silent auction for the campus community. The first dress-down day was held Friday, Sept. 21 in honor of Penn State�s Blue-Out Weekend designed to raise awareness of child abuse.

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.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: September 18-22, 2012

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:18:31 EST

Tuesday, Sept. 18
Women�s soccer � Potomac State 10, Penn State Beaver 1

Wednesday, Sept. 19
Men�s soccer � Penn State New Kensington 4, Penn State Beaver 3
Women�s volleyball � Penn State DuBois 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Thursday, Sept. 20
Women�s soccer � La Roche College 12, Penn State Beaver 0

Saturday, Sept. 22
Men�s soccer � Penn College 6, Penn State Beaver 0
Women�s volleyball � Penn State Greater Allegheny 3, Penn State Beaver 2
Women�s soccer �Penn College 17, Penn State Beaver 0

For scores and play-by-play details or for information about Beaver intercollegiate or intramural athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: August 31-September 17, 2012

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:36:02 EST

Friday, Aug. 31
Women�s volleyball � Penn State Fayette 2, Penn State Beaver 0
Women�s volleyball � Cincinnati Clermont 2, Penn State Beaver 0
Women�s volleyball � Marygrove 2, Penn State Beaver 0

Saturday, Sept. 1
Men�s soccer � Marietta College 7, Penn State Beaver 0 (Marietta College Tournament)
Men�s soccer � College of Wooster 9, Penn State Beaver 1 (Marietta College Tournament)
Women�s volleyball � Penn State Beaver 2, Southern State Community College 0
Women�s volleyball � Penn State Beaver 3, Southern State Community College 0

Tuesday, Sept. 4
Men�s soccer - La Roche College 7, Penn State Beaver 3

Thursday, Sept. 6
Men�s soccer � Thiel College 4, Penn State Beaver 3

Friday, Sept. 7
Women�s volleyball � Carlow University 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Saturday, Sept. 8
Men�s soccer � Penn State Beaver 10, Penn State Schuylkill 1
Women�s volleyball � Penn State Fayette 3, Penn State Beaver 0
Women�s volleyball � La Roche College 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Monday, Sept. 10
Men�s soccer � University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 8, Penn State Beaver 0
Women�s soccer � University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 8, Penn State Beaver 0
Women�s volleyball � Community College of Beaver County 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Wednesday, Sept. 12
Women�s soccer � Chatham University 14, Penn State Beaver 0
Women�s volleyball � Mercyhurst North East 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Thursday, Sept. 13
Men�s soccer � Penn State Beaver 13, Penn State Mont Alto 0

Friday, Sept. 14
Women�s volleyball � Westmoreland County Community College 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Saturday, Sept. 15
Men�s soccer � D�Youville College 4, Penn State Beaver 2
Women�s soccer � D�Youville College 18, Penn State Beaver 0

Sunday, Sept. 16
Men�s soccer � Hilbert College 8, Penn State Beaver 0
Women�s soccer � Hilbert College 11, Penn State Beaver 0

Monday, Sept. 17
Women�s volleyball � La Roche College 3, Penn State Beaver 0

For games scores and play-by-play details or for information about Beaver athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Wijekumar will deliver professional workshop for school counselors

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:55:19 EST

Kay Wijekumar, associate professor of information sciences and technology (IST) at Penn State Beaver, will deliver a professional development presentation for the campus� annual School Counselors Workshop and Luncheon, 11:00 a.m. � 3:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28 on campus. Her topic is �Caught in the Storm: Navigating the Internet Storm.� Counselors from more than forty schools in Beaver�s service area are invited to attend the event.

Wijekumar and researchers from Penn State�s College of Education have received more than $30 million in grants from public and private sources to design the Intelligent Tutor System, a unique computer program that helps children learn to read by teaching them to focus on text organization.

Last year Wijekumar co-authored an article, �Web-Based Tutoring of the Structure Strategy With or Without Elaborated Feedback or Choice for Fifth and Seventh-Grade Readers,� in the Reading Research Quarterly. She also traveled to Italy with students from her Senior Synthesis Class which presented its iPhone and Droid Application Development and Prototype at the International Conference on Computer Applications in Venice.

This past March Wijekumar traveled with students to Germany where the students gave a presentation at the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) Conference, 2012 Information Systems. The students� presentation was delivered as part of Wijekumar�s capstone course, Information Sciences and Technology Integration and Problem Solving.

For information about the School Counselors Workshop and Luncheon, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU. Wijekumar can be contacted at kxw190@psu.edu or 724-773-3814.

Szymczak will give presentation for New Brighton Historical Society

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:36:33 EST

Robert Szymczak, associate professor of history at Penn State Beaver, will give a free presentation for the New Brighton Historical Society, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 115 North Mercer Avenue, New Brighton. The public is invited to attend. Szymczak�s topic is "The New Wave Hits Western Pennsylvania - Eastern and Southern Europeans and the Creation of a Stereotype (1900-1930).�

Szymczak is the recipient of numerous Penn State honors, including the University�s prestigious 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.

In January Szymczak received the Swastek Award for best article of the year given by the Editorial Board of the Polish American Studies journal at an awards ceremony hosted by the Polish Consulate in Chicago. He was honored for his article, "Cold War Crusader: Arthur Bliss Lane and the Private Committee to Investigate the Katyn Massacre, 1949-1952.�
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; a master�s degree in liberal studies from Duquesne University; a master�s degree in history/international relations and a bachelor�s degree in history and literature from West Virginia University, and a certificate of study from Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland.

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

Penn State Day celebration will be held October 19-20 on campus

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:06:04 EST

Penn State Beaver�s annual Penn State Day celebration will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19 and 20, with the following schedule:

Friday, Oct. 19
Blue and White Day on Campus
All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear blue and white and/or Penn State apparel.
Bonfire at Dusk
Behind Harmony Hall residence hall
Free s�mores and hot apple cider will be provided.

Saturday, Oct. 20
Admissions Open House, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Student Union Building
Prospective students will tour the campus, learn about academic programs, financial aid, and extracurricular activities and speak with current students.

Intramural Flag Football Championship Game, 10:00 a.m.
Baseball field

Campus Carnival, noon - 3:30 p.m.
Wellness Center lawn (gym in event of inclement weather)
The public is invited to enjoy inflatable games, cotton candy, kettle corn, and novelty attractions.

Cornhole Tournament, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Intramural field by gym (gym in event of inclement weather)

Alumni vs. Men�s and Women�s Varsity Basketball Teams, 5:30 p.m.
Gym
Penn State Beaver alumni will take on the Beaver campus men�s varsity basketball team followed by their first-ever game against the women�s varsity team.

Blue and White Tailgate and Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Football Game, 8:00 p.m.
Lobby, Harmony Hall residence hall
Free stadium foods will be offered before and during the game.

For information about the Open House, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU. For information about the weekend activities, contact the Office of Student Affairs at dxt24@psu.edu or 724-773-3951.

Penn State students, alumni invited to networking event

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:46:42 EST

This event has been cancelled.

Public invited to attend free cultural events on campus

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:33:57 EST

The public is invited to attend two free cultural events in September at Penn State Beaver.

Ball in the House, an a cappella group, will perform at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 19, in the Brodhead Bistro. The film, �In the Time of the Butterflies,� will be shown at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Student Union Building auditorium.

Ball in the House features five men who combine soul, pop, and rhythm and blues using only their voices and no musical accompaniment. The group has toured throughout the country and performed on TV and radio ads.

�In the Time of the Butterflies� is presented as part of the 2012-2013 Global Film Series and was inspired by the true story of three sisters who were murdered for their part in an underground plot to overthrow a corrupt dictator and government in the Dominican Republic in 1960.

Pre and/or post-discussion of the film will be led by JoAnn Chirico, Beaver campus senior instructor in sociology.
For information about these events, contact the Student Activities Office at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

College Fair is free and open to the public

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:31:09 EST

Prospective college students, their families, and the public are invited to attend the Eleventh Annual Beaver County College Fair, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Penn State Beaver gymnasium. The event is free, and no registration is required.

Representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities, and technical schools and the military will be at the College Fair to provide information and answer questions. The event, which is cosponsored by Beaver campus and the Beaver County Times, is recognized as the premier college fair serving Beaver county students.

Representatives from schools, universities, and colleges from Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Michigan, Virginia, and Indiana are expected to participate. For a complete list of institutions expected to attend, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/BeaverCountyCollegeFair.htm.

In addition to college recruiters, a representative from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be available to answer questions about financial aid. Representatives from the Educational Opportunity Centers and the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit's Regional Choice Initiative Program will available as well.

Plenty of free parking is available on campus, and parking attendants will be
available to provide parking direction.

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

Penn State Beaver Alumni Society golf outing winners are announced

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:09:18 EST

The Penn State Beaver Alumni Society announced the winners of the its twelfth annual golf outing held Monday, Sept. 10 at Seven Oaks Country Club, Brighton Township.

First place team was Kip�s Ice Cream with a score of 57 by team members Nick Anderson, Shane Hecht, John Murawski, and Don Ware. The Beaver County Times team won second place with a score of 60 by team members Greg Best, Larry Boggs, Bob Johnston, and Vaughn Vacar.

Each first-place winner received a $75 gift certificate and each second-place winner received a $60 gift certificate to be used in the club�s pro shop.

Winners of the skills competition were Todd Shuba of the Julian Gray Associates foursome, closest to the pin, hole #4; John Murawski of Kip�s Ice Cream foursome, closest to the pin, hole #11; Steve Ellis of PNC Wealth Management foursome, longest drive, hole #3, and Ryan Wilson, PLS Logistics foursome, longest putt, hole #18.

Winners of the skins competition were Jason Bush, John Luchini, and Luke Taiclet of the Penn State Business Services team; Matt Buffalini, Greg Gibala, Jim Riggio, and Glen Zahn from the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority team, and the Kip�s Ice Cream foursome. Each team received $100.

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

For information about the 2013 golf outing, contact Diana Patterson, director of development at Beaver, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

Penn State Beaver faculty members publish books

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:26:47 EST

Two Penn State Beaver faculty members have had books published recently.

Kevin Bennett, senior instructor in psychology, is the author of �Jealousy's Design:
Maladaptive Trait or Psychological Solution?� published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.

JoAnn Chirico, senior instructor in sociology, is the author of �Globalization: Prospects and Problems� published by SAGE Publications, Inc.

Bennett�s book focuses on previously unexplored dimensions of jealousy by viewing it through the lens of social-evolutionary psychology, including the biological and social origins of jealousy, the psychological and environmental cues that trigger it, and how these cues differ for men and women.

Chirico�s book presents a clear image of the big globalization picture by providing a myriad of globalization topics, debates, theories, and empirical data. Students using this textbook are encouraged to relate their experiences as individuals to globalization processes.

Chirico also wrote �Sociological Research Exercises for the Global Age� published by Sage in 2010.

Bennett has taught at Beaver campus since 2004 and has conducted research in a variety of fields, including adaptive design and function of emotions; romantic and familial relationships; the psychology of teaching, and psychological design. He is the recipient of the 2012 Penn State Beaver Advisory Board/Andrews Industrial Controls, Inc. Faculty Excellence in Teaching.

He holds a master�s degree in evolutionary social psychology with a minor in quantitative psychology from the University of New Mexico and a bachelor�s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan.

Chirico joined the campus faculty in 1997. She is the 2010 recipient of the Penn State Multicultural Resource Center�s Faculty/Staff Diversity Recognition Award and the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board/Sky Bank Excellence in Service Award. She also received the Penn State Commonwealth College Service Award and the Penn State University Vice President for Student Affairs Award for Outstanding Program in the Diversity Speakers Series.

Chirico holds a doctorate in sociology and education and a master�s degree in elementary education from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor�s degree in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Bennett can be contacted at klb48@psu.edu or 724-773-3904, and Chirico can be reached at jxc64@psu.edu or 724-773-3846.

Office of Career Services will host Reach Out Community Service Fair

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:17:21 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Career Services will host the Reach Out Community Service Fair, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7, in the Student Union Building Lodge.

Penn State Beaver Reach Out works with non-profit groups and agencies to connect students with volunteer service learning projects and opportunities. The real-world experiences that local agencies provide for students help them apply their skills and knowledge in a variety of situations. Students also come to understand their responsibilities as citizens in building communities. This year the campus hopes to place approximately 150 students in a variety of community service and volunteer positions.

To register or obtain more information, contact Career Services at lbm12@psu.edu or 724-773-3961, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on Academics.

Employers, students, alumni invited to Nittany Lion PRIDE event

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:14:22 EST

The public is invited to attend the first Nittany Lion PRIDE (Penn State Regional Industry Development Event), Thursday, Sept. 20 at Hidden Valley Resort.

The program will offer a forum for making connections and enhancing relationships among regional employers, Penn State alumni, and current Penn State students. Employers of all sizes will share a variety of career opportunities in diverse fields, including business, communications, engineering, administration of justice, health-related fields, information sciences and technology, plus more.

For addition information or to register for the event, visit alumni-psu.cvent.com/d/hcq21t, or contact Stephanie DeMaro, Penn State regional job and internship developer, 724-773-3953 or saw163@psu.edu.

Speaker Joe Martin will present program at Penn State Beaver

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:50:31 EST

�Transitions: Step Up to College with Dr. Joe Martin� will be presented from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 5 in the Student Union Building auditorium. The program is part of the First Year Experience (FYE) and is offered in support of ongoing student success and retention efforts. In addition, several courses are related to the event.

Recognized nationally as �America�s #1 Educator Motivator,� speaker and trainer Martin was raised in an inner-city ghetto in Miami, Florida, in a family plagued by alcoholism, drugs, and abuse. Martin watched six of his friends die from violence and crime before he reached age 16. In spite of his childhood, he became the youngest professor ever hired to teach in the state of Florida at the age of 24.

Since becoming a teacher, Martin�s mission has been to �make sure good teachers don�t quit and talented students don�t drop out.� In his 14 years as an educator and nine years as an author, speaker, and educational consultant, he has personally trained, addressed, and coached more than 110,000 teachers across the country and taught more than 450,000 students, including elementary, middle, high school, Title I, gifted, and alternative education students.

Martin was voted �National Speaker of the Year� by the Association for Programming Campus Activities (APCA), was nominated twice for the Distinguished Teacher�s Award at his university (the youngest ever nominated), and selected to Who�s Who Among America�s Teachers. He is also the creator of the groundbreaking �New Teacher Retention Profile�,� a systematic tool designed to improve teacher retention through early intervention, and he is chair of the Florida New Teachers Conference.

Martin has written several books, including �Good Teachers Never Quit,� �When Students Just Won�t Listen,� �Stop Parenting and Start Coaching,� and �Tricks of the Grade: Street-smart Strategies for Students.� He is also the host of the weekly radio talk show, �Good Teachers,� and serves as president and founder of the website, �Real World University� at www.RWuniversity.com. Martin also created an award-winning website for teachers at www.NewTeacherUniversity.com.

His clients include the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), MetLife, the U.S. Navy, the National Education Association (NEA), and the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE). He also serves as a guest columnist for several national magazines.

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

Office of Career Services offers two upcoming events

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:21:23 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Career Services will host a Part-time Job Fair, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29, in the lower lobby of the Student Union Building. In addition, the Reach Out Community Service Fair will be held 11:00 a.m. � 2:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7, in the Lodge, upper level of the Student Union Building.

The Part-time Job Fair provides local and regional employers with the opportunity to visit with students who are interested in temporary, part-time, and/or seasonal jobs.

Penn State Beaver Reach Out works with non-profit groups and agencies to connect students with volunteer service learning projects. The real-world experiences that local agencies provide for students help them apply their skills and knowledge in a variety of situations. Students also come to understand their responsibilities as citizens in building communities. This year the campus hopes to place approximately 150 students in a variety of community service positions.

To register or obtain more information about these events, contact Career Services at http://www.br.psu.edu/StudentServices/CareerServices/careers.htm, lbm12@psu.edu, or 724-773-3961.

Classes begin, key fall semester dates announced

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:15:34 EST

Classes began today at Penn State�s locations across the Commonwealth, including Penn State Beaver. In addition, the campus has posted a variety of important dates for the upcoming semester:

Monday, Sept. 1
Labor Day holiday. No classes will be held; Beaver campus will be closed.

Thursday, Nov. 22
Thanksgiving holiday. No classes will be held; Beaver campus will be closed.

Monday-Wednesday � Friday, Nov. 19 � 23.
No classes will be held; Beaver campus will be open except on Thanksgiving.

Friday, Dec. 14
Classes end.

Monday-Friday, Dec. 17-21
Final exams.

Friday, Dec. 21
Commencement

For information about the academic calendar, contact the Registrar�s Office at juw7@psu.edu or 724-773-3789.

Community urged to support Blue Out t-shirt sale

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:58:39 EST

To keep awareness of child abuse prevention in the forefront at Penn State, bookstores at the University�s Commonwealth Campuses, including Beaver campus, are selling Blue Out t-shirts for Penn State's Blue Out football game against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 22, at Beaver Stadium. Time to be announced. The sale is open to the public.

The idea is the same as that of previous White Out games, i.e. to show a united front of Penn Staters and friends rallying for the same cause, in the case the awareness and prevention of child and sexual abuse.

Cost of the shirt is $15, and $9 of each sale will benefit the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR). Information about PCAR is available at www.pcar.org.

The front of the shirt features the blue ribbon logo for child abuse awareness as well as the words �2012 Blue Out � Stop Child Abuse!� The back of the shirt says �We are�One Team, One School, One Heart, One Promise� and features the PCAR website.

For information, please contact Annette Keller or Patty Bobbie in the Beaver bookstore at ajk13@psu.edu or 724-773-3656 or pgp1@psu.edu or 724-983-2851, respectively.

Nominations open for Penn State Beaver Outstanding Alumnus Award

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:01:36 EST

Nominations are being accepted for the Penn State Beaver Outstanding Alumnus Award which recognizes campus alumni who have distinguished themselves through career achievement, community involvement, and/or involvement with Penn State Beaver.

The award will be presented in Wednesday, Jan. 16 at a dinner meeting of the Penn State Beaver Alumni Society and the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board. The award recipient must be able to attend the awards dinner.

Eligibility is limited to individuals who attended Penn State Beaver for one or more years and who graduated from Penn State University. Consideration is given to alumni on the basis of their professional achievement, contributions to society, and/or involvement with Penn State Beaver.

Nominations are solicited from alumni, the Penn State Beaver Alumni Society, the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board, the Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, campus faculty and staff, and the public.
The selecting body is comprised of the Beaver campus director of development, two members of the Alumni Society Board of Directors, and two members of the campus Advisory Board.

To submit a nomination form, visit www.br.psu.edu/Alumni/32995.htm, or contact Diana Patterson, director of development, dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

Brodhead Cultural Center closes season with free polka concert

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:52:28 EST

The Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center will close its 36th season of summer programming with a free concert by the Joe Grkman Polka Band, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 28, in the J.P. Giusti Amphitheater. The public is invited to attend. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the auditorium of the campus Student Union Building.

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell concessions prior to and during the show. In addition, the group will sell Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream in cups from 6 to 7:30 p.m. prior to the concert. Proceeds from concession and ice cream sales benefit the Alumni Chapter�s scholarships for Beaver campus students.

Co-sponsors of this summer�s programming are The Times, Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545, and Eat�n Park Hospitality Group, Inc.

For information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu, call the Events Hotline at 724-773-3600, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/Brodhead.

Continuing Education offers variety of professional development opportunities

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:45:53 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education offers professional programs, courses, and training opportunities for individuals and companies at all levels.

Business, corporate training, engineering, health care, and credit certificates in homeland security and entrepreneurship are available and can be reviewed by visiting http://www.beaver.psu.edu/CE/profdev.htm or by contacting the Continuing Education Office at 724-773-3700 or beaverce@psu.edu.

Beaver County College Fair set for October 4

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:41:27 EST

Penn State Beaver will host the annual Beaver County College Fair, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4 in the campus gym.

The free event, which is the premier college fair serving Beaver County students, is co-sponsored by Penn State Beaver and The Times. Registration to attend is not required, and the public is welcome. Adult students as well as high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend.

Representatives from more than 120 colleges, universities, technical schools, and the military will be at the College Fair to answer questions and provide information.

In addition to college recruiters, a representative from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be available to answer questions about financial aid. Representatives from the Educational Opportunities Center and the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit's Regional Choice Initiative Program also will be available.

Plenty of free parking is available on campus. Visitors should follow directional signs and parking attendants' instructions as they enter campus for the evening.

For information, contact the Penn State Beaver Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, www.beaver.psu.edu, or 724-773-3800.

Enroll now in Penn State�s MBA program in Pittsburgh

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:36:41 EST

Information sessions about obtaining a Penn State MBA in the Pittsburgh area will begin in September. GMAT workshops are also being offered. The program, offered by Penn State Behrend, is processing applications now for spring and summer 2013.
Information sessions begin September 17 at the Sheraton Station Square and at the Regional Learning Alliance in Cranberry Woods.

Depending on prior undergraduate coursework, it will take approximately five to eight semesters to complete the program. Individuals who hold a Ph.D., M.D., J.D. or a completed master�s degree from a regionally-accredited institution do not have to submit a GMAT or a GRE test.

For details about information sessions and/or GMAT workshops, visit http://psbehrend.psu.edu/admissions-financial-aid/graduate-admissions/master-of-business-administration/cranberry-mba.

New documentary gives behind-the-scenes look at THON

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:31:41 EST

A new documentary, �Why We Dance: The Story of THON,� will air at 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, on WPSU-TV. The production by Penn State Public Broadcasting will provide viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at Penn State�s annual Dance Marathon (THON), the largest student-run philanthropy in the world.

The 60-minute program follows Penn State students through a year of preparations for THON and introduces viewers to THON families living with pediatric cancer. Filming for the documentary began in February 2011 and culminated with the 2012 Dance Marathon in February which raised more than $10 million.

Since its inception, THON has raised more than $88 million. It is organized by the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Council, raised more than $10 million in February and since its inception has raised more than $88 million to provide support for pediatric cancer patients through The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children�s Hospital.

On September 27, the documentary will air across Pennsylvania on the following public television stations:
- WVIA-TV in Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton at 8 p.m.
- WQED-TV in Pittsburgh at 8 p.m.
- WQLN-TV in Erie at 9 p.m.
- WITF-TV in Harrisburg at 9 p.m.

Viewers will also be able to watch the documentary at the same day and time at http://wpsu.org/ where a trailer is currently posted. Viewing will also be available on Vimeo and YouTube.

For more information about the documentary, please contact Jeff Hughes, producer/director at WPSU-TV at jah10@psu.edu or Hilary Appelman, Penn State Outreach, at happelman@psu.edu or 814-865-7600.

Library hosts nature photo exhibit by retired faculty member

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:18:41 EST

The Penn State Beaver library is hosting a display of nature photography by retired faculty member James Monroe, professor of physics. The public is invited to visit the exhibit.

Over the years, Monroe has traveled the country to photograph unique and often unseen views of nature. His work can be seen in area shops, and he has donated his photos to help fundraising efforts on behalf of scholarships for campus students.

In 2007 Monroe retired from Beaver where he taught for 30 years.

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

Hendrickson receives eighth U.S. patent

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:45:58 EST

James Hendrickson

James A. Hendrickson, P.E., instructor in engineering at Penn State Beaver, is the recipient of his eighth U.S. patent. He also holds U.S. patents in the fields of superconductive energy storage, power generation, thermal imaging, personal protective equipment, and continuous steel casting.

Hendrickson�s current patent is being sold by MSA as a critical component of their self-contained breathing apparatus and is related to firefighter safety. For more than ninety years, MSA has been the world�s leading manufacturer of high-quality safety products which are recognized internationally for their highly sophisticated devices and protective gear. Many of the company�s most popular products integrate multiple combinations of electronics, mechanical systems, and advanced materials to ensure user safety.

In 2010 Hendrickson received the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society Outstanding Teaching Award which recognizes engineering educators� excellence in teaching as well as contributions to the art of teaching. According to the University, the award is given to individuals whose inspiration and contributions to learning are truly memorable.

In addition, he was the 2007 recipient of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Michael Baker Jr., Inc. Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, and he has served as a member of the campus Honors Program Committee.

Hendrickson�s work with students in his engineering design classes has been widely recognized by both University and manufacturing officials. Last month his students from his spring 2012 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics course received three blue ribbons at the Maker Faire Detroit which they were invited to attend by officials of Ford Motor Company.

Several years ago a class worked on the restoration and redesign of Gaston�s Mill in Ohio�s Beaver Creek State Park which included a Waterwheel Water Bypass Safety System and the Waterwheel Brake and Power Generation System. Other class design projects have included the Reverse Engineering of Bessemer Oil Field Pumping Engine project sponsored by Moraine State Park/Muddycreek Historical Oil Field Site and the Wind Power Generation Project sponsored by Beaver campus.

Hendrickson worked for more than 10 years as principal engineer for Mine Safety Appliances Company in Cranberry Township and also was senior engineer for Westinghouse Electric Corporation�s Science and Technology Center and Nuclear Service Divisions, Pittsburgh. He joined the Beaver campus faculty in 2006.

He holds a master�s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor�s degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State. Hendrickson can be contacted at jah64@psu.edu or 724-773-3859.

Continuing Education offers 30 required hours of Act 58 for PA nurses

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:37:59 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education is offering 30 required hours of Act 58 credit for Pennsylvania nurses. Courses begin Monday, Sept. 17. Courses will be held through November.

Penn State University School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center�s Commission on Accreditation. These programs have no commercial support. Approval of this program refers to the educational integrity of the program and does not imply an endorsement of any product by the ANCC Commission on Accreditation, PSNA, or Penn State School of Nursing. Program planners and presenters have no conflicts of interest.

Penn State Beaver is an approved provider for Personal Care Home Administrator 100 hour and annual training under PA Code 2600 (35Pa.B.2499). Beaver campus is also an approved provider for the 55 PA Code Chapter 2800, Assisted Living Administrator 15-hour training.

For information, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/CE/profdev.htm, or call the Continuing Education Office at 724-773-3700.

Brodhead Cultural Center�s free concerts continue through August

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:34:52 EST

Free concerts continue at the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center in August. All shows are held on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The North Star Kids will perform August 14, Mark and Donna Groom will be in concert August 21, and the season will close with a concert by The Joe Grkman Polka Band on August 28.

In the event of inclement weather, shows will move into the campus auditorium.

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell concessions prior to and during the show. In addition, the group will sell Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream in cups from 6-7:30 p.m. prior to the concert on August 28. Proceeds from concession and ice cream sales benefit the Alumni Chapter�s scholarships for Beaver campus students.

Co-sponsors of this summer�s programming are The Times, Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545, and Eat�n Park Hospitality Group, Inc.

For information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu, call the Events Hotline at 724-773-3600, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/Brodhead.

Penn State Beaver Engine Wins 3 Blue Ribbons at Maker Faire Detroit

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:19:06 EST

Branden Kraus of Independence Township, Pa., demonstrates Penn State Beaver�s reproduction of Henry Ford�s first combustion engine at Maker Faire Detroit July 28, 2012, in Dearborn, Mich.

Penn State Beaver engineering students won three Editor�s Choice blue ribbons at Maker Faire Detroit, July 28-29 in Dearborn, Mich.

The students caught the attention of executives of the Henry Ford Museum and the editors of Make Magazine with their reproduction of Henry Ford�s first combustion engine.

The students� project involved researching Henry Ford, creating 3D models and schematics of the engine, and building the replica from parts that they often had to make themselves.

�We built a working engine out of scratch,� said Brennen Koji, petroleum engineering major from McMurray, Pa. �We harnessed explosions and turned them into mechanical energy.�

Ten Maker Faire officials had five ribbons each to hand out to exhibits they felt were outstanding. More than 460 makers exhibited at the fair.

�I liked Penn State Beaver�s engine particularly because it�s using a preeminent historical story and object and reinvestigating that,� said Christian Overland, executive vice president of The Henry Ford, who presented the first of the three ribbons to the students. �It�s obviously a piece that works. More importantly, when I talked to the students about it, I could see there�s a real team here.�

Eleven sophomores built the engine from donated and fabricated parts for their spring 2012 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics course taught by James Hendrickson, instructor in engineering. Penn State Beaver in Monaca is one of 24 Penn State locations across the state.

Ford�s first combustion engine was never installed in a vehicle. Instead, it served as a proof of concept for his 1896 Quadricycle.

�On Christmas Eve 1893 Henry Ford had his wife put down the turkey and come to the kitchen sink to help him start this thing,� said Hendrickson. The engine, which had no battery, was plugged into a wall socket, and Ford and his wife, Clara, regulated the fuel intake by hand. �Even he had trouble getting it started,� Hendrickson said.

The museum has the original engine, which isn�t allowed to be started, in storage. A replica is on display in the museum�s Greenfield Village, but it has a problem.

�The replica they have doesn�t work. Ours does,� Hendrickson said.

That fact alone drew the attention of Jim Johnson, the museum�s senior manager of creative programs.

�When we found out that the Penn State Beaver students had a reproduction that actually works, we were very interested,� said Johnson, who invited the students to show their engine at Maker Faire alongside reproductions of the 1896 Quadricycle, the 1885 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the 1885 Daimler Reitwagen, and Ford�s 1901 �Sweepstakes� race car.

�Everyone loved seeing the engine run and hearing the students talk about it,� said Johnson.

One of those people was Clara Deck, the museum�s senior conservator of historical resources. Deck choked up when she saw the reproduction running.

�That brought a tear to my eye,� she said. �We have the original, but I�ve never seen it run.�

Deck uncrated the original engine and allowed the students to view it in a storage area of the museum.

�That was a rare opportunity,� said Hendrickson. �We thought the original had been thrown away, and here we got to actually see it. These students will never forget that.�

Dalton Petrillo, a mechanical engineering major from Cheyenne, Wyo., found out how big an honor it was when he told one of the Henry Ford Museum workers about it. �He was jealous. He said they never show it to anyone.�

�Superstar� sets box office record for Center Theatre Players

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:51:13 EST

More than 1,000 people attended last week�s production of �Jesus Christ Superstar,� breaking box office records for the Center Theatre Players (CTP) who presented the musical in honor of their thirtieth anniversary of performances for the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center.

The show was held July 26, 27, and 28 in the auditorium of the campus Student Union Building and was directed by CTP founder Sandy Reigel, a Beaver campus alumna and graduate of Penn State University Park.

�I was amazed but so happy to see that we sold out the house every night of the show this summer,� Reigel said. �We�ve done many, many musicals for the Cultural Center over the years, but this one really seemed to reach out to people. I�ve done �Superstar� twice before for the Cultural Center but, for whatever reason, this �Superstar� gained momentum early, and people came out to support us in record numbers.�

�Sometimes a certain show just sparks with the public,� said Amy M. Krebs, director of Beaver campus and community relations and the Brodhead Cultural Center. �This musical is more than 40 years old, but it speaks to so many different generations through its powerful music, lyrics, and, of course, its theme.�

More than sixty cast, crew, and orchestra members were involved in the production which featured professional and amateur performers ranging in age from 9 through 60.

This summer marks the Cultural Center�s 36th season of programming. Co-sponsors for this year�s series include The Times, Eat�n Park Hospitality Group, Inc., and the Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545.

For information about the CTP or the Cultural Center, contact Krebs at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3610.

Penn State Beaver elects SGA officers, THON chair

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:47:50 EST

Officers for the Penn State Beaver Student Government Association (SGA) and the chair of the THON Committee for the 2012-2013 academic year have been announced.

Je Qa Powe is president, Dora Tweneboah is vice president, Angelique Matthews is secretary, and Jon Lach is treasurer.

Erica DeLuca was elected chair of the THON Committee which oversees fundraising and campus activities in support of the annual Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Powe is a freshman engineering major from Pittsburgh, and Tweneboah is a sophomore health and human development major from Alexandria, Va. Matthews, from Cypress, Ca., is a freshman in the Division of Undergraduate Studies, and Lach is a sophomore business major from Conway. DeLuca, from Phoenix, Az., is a sophomore major in liberal arts.

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

Free concerts continue at Brodhead Cultural Center

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:44:07 EST

Free concerts continue at the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center in August. On Tuesday, July 31, the Monaca Cornet Band will present a concert, and on Tuesday, Aug. 7, the Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble will be in concert. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public. In the event of inclement weather, the show will move into the campus auditorium.

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell concessions prior to and during the show. In addition, the group will sell Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream in cups from 6-7:30 p.m. prior to the concert. Proceeds from concession and ice cream sales benefit the Alumni Chapter�s scholarships for Beaver campus students.

For information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu, call the Events Hotline at 724-773-3600, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/Brodhead.

Admissions Office will Host �Spend a Summer Evening� Program on August 14

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:24:15 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will host a �Spend a Summer Evening� program, 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, in the Student Union Building.

Participants will receive information about the admissions process, financial aid, academic programs, and living on campus. In addition, they will meet with campus faculty, staff, and students to find out more about the Penn State Beaver experience. Visitors will also be treated to Penn State Creamery ice cream at the end of the evening.

For more information or to register for an event, contact the Beaver campus Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or visit the online scheduling system. Visit the campus website at www.beaver.psu.edu.

Advance ticket sales are encouraged for Jesus Christ Superstar

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:11:40 EST

Due to heavy advance ticket sales, the public is strongly encouraged to buy tickets now for the Center Theater Players� upcoming production of �Jesus Christ Superstar.� Ticket sales at the door prior to each performance cannot be guaranteed. Tickets are $15 for all ages and are non-refundable.

�Superstar� will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 26, 27, and 28, in the auditorium of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building. The play marks the Center Theatre Company�s 30th anniversary of presenting shows for the Beaver campus Brodhead Cultural Center.

The musical, directed by Sandy Reigel, is part of the Cultural Center�s 36th season of programming and is sponsored in part by The Times, Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545, and Eat�n Park Hospitality Group.

Tickets can be purchased in advance Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Beaver campus Ross Administration Building, suite 202. In addition, tickets can be ordered by mail by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a detailed request for tickets, contact information, and a check payable to Penn State. Mail request to: Brodhead Cultural Center Penn State Beaver, 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061.

For information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu, call the Events Hotline at 724-773-3600, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/Brodhead.

Banjo concert, Creamery ice cream highlight evening of July 17

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:04:10 EST

The Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center continues its summer performances with a free concert by the Pittsburgh Banjo Club, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, at the J. P. Giusti Amphitheater on campus. In the event of inclement weather, the show will move into the campus auditorium.

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell concessions prior to and during the show. In addition, the group will sell Penn State Creamery ice cream in cups from 6-7:30 p.m. prior to the concert. Proceeds from concession and ice cream sales benefit the Alumni Chapter�s scholarships for Beaver campus students.

For information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu, call the Events Hotline at 724-773-3600, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/Brodhead.

Openings are available for summer youth camps

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:59:07 EST

There are still spaces available in nine academic enrichment and sports youth camps being offered in July and August by the Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education and the Athletic Department. To register or obtain information, contact the Continuing Education office at beaverce@psu.edu or 724-773-3700, or visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/CE/youth.htm.

Camps accepting registration are:

Musical Theatre, ages 8-13
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m. to noon

Coed Wii, ages 8-14
July 23-27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coed Soccer, ages 8-13
July 23-27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Beginner Cheerleading, ages 5-8
July 23-27, 9 a.m. to noon

Wrestling, ages 8-14
July 23-27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Advanced Volleyball, ages 14-18
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Advanced Softball, ages 14-18
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coed Golf, ages 18 and under
August 6-10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Volleyball, ages 8-13
August 6-10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Special anniversary reception will honor former Center Theatre members

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:56:13 EST

Former cast, crew, and orchestra members of the Center Theatre Players (formerly known as the Center Theatre Company) are invited to attend a reception honoring the group�s 30th anniversary of presenting shows for the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center.

The reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 28, in the Special Events Room of the Beaver campus Student Union Building prior to the closing night performance of the group�s production of �Jesus Christ Superstar.� The show, which will also be presented July 26 and 27, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building auditorium.

The group was established and is directed by Sandy Reigel, a lifelong Monaca (Center Township) resident and Penn State alumna who has taught chorus, acting, and musical theatre for Center High School and Central Valley School District for 25 years.

�My goal is to gather our current and former theatre company members together on July 28 to celebrate the work we�ve done through the years,� Reigel said. �Anyone who worked as a cast, crew, or orchestra member for any of our shows over the past 30 years is welcome to attend.�

Reservations for the reception must be received by Wednesday, July 18. To make reservations or purchase tickets for the musical, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or rxm70@psu.edu.

Openings are still available for summer camp participants

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:48:53 EST

There are still spaces available in a variety of academic enrichment and sports camps being offered in July and August by the Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education and the Athletic Department. To register or obtain more information, contact the Continuing Education office at beaverce@psu.edu or 724-773-3700, or visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/CE/youth.htm.
Summer academic enrichment camps are:

Crime Scene Investigation, ages 9-13
July 9-13, 9 a.m. to noon

Rockets Away, ages 9-14
July 9-13, 9 a.m. to noon

Wizardry School, ages 8 and up
July 16-20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Robotics, ages 11 and up
July 16-20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Digital Video and Movie Production, ages 11 and up
July 16-20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Musical Theatre, ages 8-13
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m. to noon

Summer sports camps are:
Boys� Basketball, ages 8-14
July 9-15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Girls� Basketball, ages 8-13
July 16-20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coed Wii, ages 8-14
July 23-27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coed Soccer, ages 8-13
July 23-27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Beginner Cheerleading, ages 5-8
July 23-27, 9 a.m. to noon

Wrestling, ages 8-14
July 23-27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Advanced Volleyball, ages 14-18
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Advanced Softball, ages 14-18
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coed Golf, ages 18 and under
August 6-10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Volleyball, ages 8-13
August 6-10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Center Theatre marks 30th anniversary with �Jesus Christ Superstar�

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:32:52 EST

The Center Theatre Players will mark their 30th anniversary of presenting theatre for the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center with a production of �Jesus Christ Superstar,� 7:30 p.m., July 26, 27, and 28, in the campus Student Union Building. Tickets are on sale, and advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets are $15 for all ages. All seating is general, and tickets are non-refundable.

Tickets can be purchased Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Beaver campus Ross Administration Building, suite 202. In addition, tickets can be ordered by mail by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a detailed request for tickets, contact information, and a check payable to Penn State. Mail request to: Brodhead Cultural Center Penn State Beaver, 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061.

If available, tickets will be sold on the night of each performance beginning at 6 p.m. in the auditorium lobby.
The musical, directed by Sandy Reigel, is part of the 36th summer season of programming presented by the Cultural Center and sponsored by The Times, Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545, and Eat�n Park Hospitality Group.

�Superstar� was recognized as a groundbreaking rock opera that electrified audiences when it opened in 1971. Written by Tony Award winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the show traces the last week in the life of Jesus with a compelling musical score that includes �I Don�t Know How to Love Him,� �King Herod�s Song,� and �Superstar.�

For more information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu, call the Events Hotline at 724-773-3600, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/Brodhead.

Penn State MBA is offered locally via partnership with campuses

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:29:34 EST

A partnership between Penn State Behrend in Erie and the Penn State campuses in the Pittsburgh area (Beaver, Greater Allegheny and New Kensington) will bring a Penn State MBA program to the region.

The program will be offered at the Regional Learning Alliance in Cranberry Township. The hybrid format that combines monthly classes with online instruction makes this program a feasible option for anyone in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

For more information and/or to register online for a session, visit Pittsburgh MBA, or contact Behrend's Graduate Admissions Office at 814-898-6818 or PSBehrendMBA@psu.edu.

Five new members join Penn State Beaver Advisory Board

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:14:07 EST

Five new members have been appointed to the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board. Appointment term is 2012-2014.

Scott Cunningham, executive vice president and regional managing director, PNC Wealth Management

Robert Griffin, plant manager, Eaton Electrical, Beaver

David E. Sebastian, owner and operator of Bert�s Wooden Indian, Beaver, and manager and secretary-treasurer, Sebastian Enterprise, Inc.

Laura J. Tocci, attorney and partner, McMillen, Urick, Tocci, Fouse, and Jones

Thomas D. Trzcinski, owner and master kitchen designer, Kitchen and Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh, LLC

John Feraco, manufacturing team leader, NOVA Chemicals, Inc., is president of the board. Nick Andrews, president and owner, Andrews Industrial Controls, Inc., is president-elect, and Greg Cerminara, assistant vice president, Michael Baker Jr., Inc., is vice president.

For information about the Advisory Board, contact the Beaver campus Chancellor�s Office at rxm70@psu.edu or 724-773-3553.

Tickets for �Jesus Christ Superstar� are on sale now

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:04:57 EST

Tickets for the Center Theatre Players� July production of �Jesus Christ Superstar� are on sale now through the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center Office. Advance purchase of tickets is strong suggested.

�Superstar� will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 26, 27, and 28 in the auditorium of the Beaver campus Student Union Building. Cost is $15 for all ages. All seating is general, and tickets are non-refundable.
Tickets can be purchased Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Beaver campus Ross Administration Building, suite 202. In addition, tickets can be ordered by mail by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a detailed request for tickets, contact information, and a check payable to Penn State. Mail request to: Brodhead Cultural Center Penn State Beaver, 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061.

If available, tickets will be sold on the night of each performance beginning at 6 p.m. in the auditorium lobby.

The musical, directed by Sandy Reigel, is part of the 36th summer season of programming presented by the Cultural Center and sponsored by The Times, Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545, and Eat�n Park Hospitality Group.

�Superstar� was recognized as a groundbreaking rock opera that electrified audiences when it opened in 1971. Written by Tony Award winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the show traces the last week in the life of Jesus with a compelling musical score that includes �I Don�t Know How to Love Him,� �King Herod�s Song,� and �Superstar.�

For more information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu, call the Events Hotline at 724-773-3600, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/Brodhead.

Admissions Office will host free events in July

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:59:57 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will host two free events, 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, in the Student Union Building.

The Spend a Summer Evening program will provide attendees with information about the admissions process, financial aid, the academic experience, and living on campus. Participants will also meet with campus faculty, staff, and students to learn more about the Penn State experience. Penn State Creamery ice cream will be served at the end of the evening.

An Adult Open House is open to those interested in beginning or continuing to pursue a degree. Attendees will learn about the five baccalaureate degrees available at Beaver in Administration of Justice; Business; Communications; Information Sciences and Technology, and Psychology. Information about enrolling for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State degrees will also be provided.

Participants will meet with a counselor, explore degree programs, gather financial aid information, and receive an unofficial review of transcripts. In addition, the standard $50 application fee will be waived for those who apply to Penn State that evening.

For more information or to register for an event, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or visit the online scheduling system.

Brodhead Cultural Center season continues with free concerts

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:55:57 EST

Free concerts continue at the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center with a performance by the Metropolitan Italian Symphonic Band, Tuesday, July 10, and the Pittsburgh Banjo Club, Tuesday, July 17. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. in the J. P. Giusti Amphitheater on campus.

Sponsors of the Cultural Center�s 36th season are The Times, Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545, and Eat�n Park Hospitality Group.

In the event of inclement weather, shows will move into the campus auditorium.

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell concessions prior to and during each show. In addition, the group will sell Penn State Creamery ice cream in cups from 6:00 � 7:30 p.m. prior to the Pittsburgh Banjo Concert. Proceeds from concession and ice cream sales benefit the Alumni Chapter�s scholarships for Beaver campus students.

For more information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu, call the Events Hotline at 724-773-3600, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/Brodhead.

Registration for youth summer camps is available

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:47:54 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education and the Athletic Department are sponsoring a variety of academic enrichment and sports camps in June, July, and August. Registration and price information for all camps are available by contacting Continuing Education at beaverce@psu.edu or 724-773-3700, or visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/CE/youth.htm.
Summer academic enrichment camps are:

Crime Scene Investigation, ages 9-13
July 9-13, 9 a.m. to noon
Rockets Away, ages 9-14
July 9-13, 9 a.m. to noon
Wizardry School, ages 8 and up
July 16-20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Robotics, ages 11 and up
July 16-20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Digital Video and Movie Production, ages 11 and up
July 16-20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Musical Theatre, ages 8-13
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m. to noon
Summer sports camps are:
Fitness, ages 8 -14
June 25-29 or July 2-6 (no camp on July 4)
Boys� Basketball, ages 8-14
July 9-15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Girls� Basketball, ages 8-13
July 16-20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Coed Wii, ages 8-14
July 23-27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Coed Soccer, ages 8-13
July 23-27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Beginner Cheerleading, ages 5-8
July 23-27, 9 a.m. to noon
Wrestling, ages 8-14
July 23-27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Advanced Volleyball, ages 14-18
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Advanced Softball, ages 14-18
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Coed Golf, ages 18 and under
August 6-10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Volleyball, ages 8-13
August 6-10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Public invited to participate in Alumni Society Golf Outing

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:37:55 EST

The public is invited to participate in the Penn State Beaver Alumni Society�s Twelfth Annual Golf Outing, Monday, Sept. 10, at Seven Oaks Country Club, Brighton Township.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. The day will conclude with a dinner, auction, and awards presentation beginning at 5 p.m.

A variety of sponsorship options are available.

For information or to register, go to the Registration and Sponsorship Form. For additional information about participating or becoming a sponsor, contact Diana Patterson, Beaver campus director of development and Alumni Society liaison, 724-773-3558.

Subscribe to free Penn State Beaver Newswire

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:25:32 EST

The public is invited to keep up with Penn State Beaver news with a free subscription to the campus newswire which is sent weekly during the academic year and every other week in the summer.

The newswire offers a quick, easy way to receive the latest news and information about faculty, staff, students, alumni, programs, projects, and events and is sent to the subscriber�s email address(es) of choice.

Subscribers do not need to be Penn State alumni; all are welcome to subscribe by visiting http://newswire.psu.edu/.

For information, contact the Beaver campus Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

Penn State Beaver receives Northern Star Award

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:42:16 EST

Penn State Beaver is the recipient of the Crisis Center Northern Star System Honoree Award which was presented to Donna J. Kuga, Beaver campus director of academic affairs. The award was given recently at the annual Crisis Center North (CCN) fundraiser called Cocktails and Cuisine in Wexford.

CCN provides services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse of all ages. Today it is recognized as one the strongest domestic violence prevention groups in the state and provides counseling, case management, a 24-hour hotline, and legal, educational, and medical advocacy services for more than 2,000 victims annually. All services are provided for free.

The award was presented to Kuga by Grace A. Coleman, executive director of CCN. �Penn State Beaver has been a trusted partner of Crisis Center North for the past 14 years,� Coleman said. �During this time frame, CCN has benefited from the expertise of many faculty members, including John Chapin, who evaluates the prevention, education, and medical advocacy programs; Carol Schafer, a former agency board president and a primary author of �The Other Side of the River,� a fictionalized play that highlighted CCN clients� experiences with domestic violence and community support systems; and the late Pat Clemson, who provided assistance with the Western Regional Training Initiative. Additionally, the Center has benefited from the contributions of seven student interns from Beaver campus, two of whom were hired as consultants upon conclusion of their internships.�

Chapin is professor of communications at Beaver campus; Schafer is associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women�s studies, and Clemson, who died in 2010, was an instructor in information sciences and technology.

For more information about the award, contact Kuga at djm5@psu.edu or 724-773-3571.

Admissions Office offers two free events in June

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:50:11 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will offer two free events on Thursday, June 14 in the Student Union Building. The public is welcome to attend.

A Spend a Summer Evening program will begin at 5 p.m., and an Adult Open House will be held from 5 � 7 p.m.
Spend a Summer Evening enables participants to learn about the admissions process, financial aid, the academic experience, and living on campus or commuting. Attendees will meet with campus faculty, staff, and students informally, and Penn State Creamery ice cream will be served.

The Adult Open House is open to those pursuing a bachelor�s degree. Beaver offers bachelor�s degrees in administration of justice, business, communications, information sciences and technology, and psychology. Participants can meet with a counselor, explore the academic programs, and receive an unofficial transcript review. The $50 application fee will be waived for those who submit an application to Penn State that evening.

To schedule a visit or register for an event, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU.

Brodhead Cultural Center season begins with two free concerts

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:34:58 EST

The Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center will kick off its 36th summer season with two free concerts open to the public. This summer�s event sponsors are The Times, Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545, and Eat�n Park Hospitality Group.
The Hopewell Community Big Band will open the season with a concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 19. The Allegheny Brass Band will perform at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 26.

In the event of inclement weather, shows will move into the campus auditorium.

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell concessions prior to and during each show. Proceeds benefit the group�s scholarships for Beaver campus students.

Contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu. An Events Hotline is available at 724-773-3600, and schedule details are also available at www.beaver.psu.edu/Brodhead.

Penn State Beaver is Gold Winner for Readers� Choice Awards

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:02 EST

Penn State Beaver has been chosen as the 2012 Gold Winner in the College/University division of The Times� Best of the Valley Readers Choice Awards. This marks the fifth consecutive year the campus has received the award.

�We�re honored that The Times� readers continue to recognize the quality education and experiences that Beaver campus offers,� said Amy M. Krebs, director of campus and community relations. "We�re proud of the fact that we have such a strong bond with our students, our readers, and our community.�

Beaver�s enrollment for the 2011-2012 academic year was 870. The campus offers baccalaureate degrees in administration of justice; business; communications; psychology, and information sciences and technology. Beaver also hosts an R.N. to B.S. nursing degree completion program offered by Penn State Shenango and a master�s degree in education in teaching and curriculum offered by Penn State Harrisburg.

In addition, the campus offers associate degrees in business administration; information sciences and technology, and letters, arts, and sciences as well as minors in business; civic and community engagement; information sciences and technology; psychology, and security and risk analysis.

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

Chapin receives three state, local service awards in May

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:03:36 EST

John Chapin, professor of communications at Penn State Beaver, is the recipient of three state and local awards this month.
He received the 2012 United States House of Representatives Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus Certificate awarded by Congressman Jim Costa and Congressman Ted Poe, co-chairs of the Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus for work on behalf of victims of crime.

Chapin also received the 2012 Outstanding Citizenship Award presented by Beaver County District Attorney Anthony Berosh in recognition of his service to Beaver County law enforcement.

In addition, PA Governor Tom Corbett named Chapin the recipient of the 2012 Governor�s Victim Service Pathfinder Organizational Capacity Building Award which is awarded as part of the Western Regional Training Initiative subcommittee.

In the past, Chapin has received citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives for his research and volunteer work on behalf of domestic violence victims through providing domestic violence prevention and awareness programs.

Chapin has also received a variety of on and off-campus awards, including the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board/ NOVA Chemicals, Inc. Faculty Excellence in Service Award in 2009.

Chapin can be contacted at jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877.

Penn State Beaver faculty publications are announced

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:59:03 EST

Articles written by two Penn State Beaver faculty members have been published in The Southwest Journal of Criminal Justice, Vol. 8(2).

John Chapin, professor of communications, is the author of �Third-person perception and myths about crime and victims of crime.� Mari B. Pierce, assistant professor of administration of justice, wrote �Continuing the Conversation - The Operationalization of Focal Concerns Perspective: Assessing Sentencing Decisions for Criminal Child Neglect.�

Chapin, who joined the Beaver campus in 1998, has conducted research and published extensively on the topics of 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. In addition, he has developed a variety of programs about domestic violence prevention for educators, healthcare professionals, and communities.

He has been recognized frequently for his work with Crisis Center North (CCN), a nonprofit counseling and educational resource center for victims of domestic violence in Allegheny County.

Pierce joined Beaver campus in 2010 for the launch of the bachelor�s degree in administration of justice which is jointly delivered by Beaver, Penn State New Kensington, and Penn State Shenango.

This spring Pierce received the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board�s Michael Baker Corporation Faculty Excellence in Research Award and the NOVA Chemicals Inc. Faculty Excellence in Service Award.

She received the 2012 SAGE Junior Faculty Professional Development Teaching Award which is given to non-tenured faculty and doctoral level teaching assistants who meet eligibility criteria and show significant promise as teachers. The award is sponsored by SAGE Publications, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), and participating SAGE authors.

In addition, she received a grant in 2011 from the Penn State Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence which allowed her to attend the Lilly-East Conference on College and University Teaching which is designed to attract faculty in a variety of disciplines and at various stages of their academic careers from the United States and abroad.

Last year Pierce gave a presentation, �A Review of Women in Violent Roles,� as part of the Penn State Beaver Faculty Speakers Series.

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. He can be reached at jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877.

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

Woods receives 2011 Jefferson Award

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:47:15 EST

Nancy Woods, executive director of Adult Literacy Action at Penn State Beaver, is a recipient of a 2011 Jefferson Award for Public Service. She was recently honored at a reception in Pittsburgh where she received the bronze Jefferson Award medallion commissioned by the Franklin Mint.

Known as the "Nobel Prize for volunteerism,� the Jefferson Awards honor individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service. The program is named after founding father Thomas Jefferson.

Woods donates almost 40 hours a week to a variety of community organizations, including The Center for Hope where, as president of the Board of Directors, she led the center through an expansion and relocation to a new space in Ambridge.
The Center for Hope serves hundreds of area residents in need through a food pantry, emergency food services, a clothing bank, educational and job-training programs for adults, and after-school activities for children.

Woods has been recognized statewide and nationally for her advocacy efforts on behalf of literacy and education for decades. In addition, she has served as chair of numerous boards, including the Beaver County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board, the Beaver County Behavioral Health Services Board, and Beaver County Head Start. She has also volunteered with other organizations, including the Beaver County Jail Task Force, the Salvation Army, and the NAACP.

The Jefferson Awards are presented on two levels: national and local. Previous national level recipients include Bill Gates, Condoleeza Rice, Lance Armstrong, and Gen. Colin Powell.

In 1976, John Craig, former editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, established a local program honoring Western Pennsylvania's "Community Champions� - everyday citizens who encountered problems in their neighborhood and created solutions to fix them.

In addition to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, other Jefferson Award sponsors are Highmark, BNY Mellon, The Pittsburgh Foundation, and The Heinz Endowments.

Woods can be contacted at ncw1@psu.edu or 724-773-7810. For more information about the Jefferson Awards, visit http://www.jeffersonawards.org.

Brodhead Cultural Center announces 36th summer schedule of events

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:28:45 EST

The Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center will kick off its 36th summer of free and low-cost events on June 19. Sponsors of the season�s events are The Times, Beaver Valley Musicians Union Local 82-545, and Eat�n Park Hospitality Group.

With the exception of the musical, shows are free and will be held in the J.P. Giusti Amphitheater on campus. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
Schedule of events:

Tuesday, June 19 - Hopewell Community Big Band
Tuesday, June 26 - Allegheny Brass Band
Tuesday, July 10 - Metropolitan Italian Symphonic Band
Tuesday, July 17 - Pittsburgh Banjo Club
Penn State Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 26, 27, 28 - �Jesus Christ Superstar�
Presented by the Center Theatre Players; directed by Sandy Reigel. Student Union Building Auditorium; admission is $15. For tickets, call 724-773-3610.
Tuesday, July 31 - Monaca Cornet Band
Penn State Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 7 - Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Penn State Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 14 - North Star Kids
Tuesday, August 21 - Mark and Donna Groom
Tuesday, August 28 - Joe Grkman Polka Band
Penn State Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

In the event of inclement weather, shows will move into the campus auditorium.

The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will sell concessions at all shows as well as Penn State Creamery ice cream at indicated performances. Proceeds benefit the group�s scholarships for Beaver campus students.

Contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu. An Events Hotline is available at 724-773-3600, and schedule details are also available at www.beaver.psu.edu/Brodhead.

Beaver Valley Alumni Chapter aids Independence Conservancy

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:17:12 EST

On Saturday, May 19, the Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association assisted with a tire collection conducted by the Independence Conservancy.

Alumni chapter members and friends volunteered their morning to help with this ongoing project in a continuing effort to aid �green� efforts in the community. The project, which was held in Baden, was organized by Victoria E. Michaels, executive director of the Independence Conservancy.

For more information about the event or the Beaver Valley Alumni Chapter, contact Board member Michael Boser at mwboser@me.com or Chapter president Keith Poleti at krp151@yahoo.com. For information about the Independence Conservancy, visit www.independenceconservancy.org.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: May 7-16, 2012

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:13:49 EST

Monday, May 7
Baseball � USCAA Small College World Series � Penn State Beaver 15, Robert Morris University-Springfield 13
Softball � PSUAC Championship � Penn State Beaver 2, Penn State Mont Alto 1
Tuesday, May 8
Baseball � USCAA Small College World Series � The Apprentice School 1, Penn State Beaver 0
Baseball � USCAA Small College World Series � Penn State Beaver 11, Robert Morris University-Springfield 1

Wednesday, May 9
Baseball � USCAA Small College World Series � Southern Virginia University 13, Penn State Beaver 2

Tuesday, May 15
Softball � USCAA Tournament: First Round � Lindenwood University 8, Penn State Beaver 3
Softball � USCAA Tournament: Second Round � Penn State Beaver 3, St. Joseph�s College 2

Wednesday, May 16
Softball � Briarcliffe College 3, Penn State Beaver 1
Softball � Penn State Beaver 4, Lindenwood University 3

For games scores and play-by-play details or for any information about Beaver athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Penn State Beaver Spring Commencement Honors Graduates

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:26:49 EST

Penn State Beaver held its spring commencement Friday, May 4 in the Student Union Building auditorium. Fifty-eight students received master�s, baccalaureate, and associate degrees.

The academic processional and recessional and convention of proceedings were led by Daniel W. Smith, instructor in business. Dr. Donna J. Kuga, director of academic affairs, presented the degrees, which were conferred by Chancellor Gary B. Keefer in conjunction with John Feraco, president of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board and manufacturing leader for NOVA Chemicals, Inc.

Keefer also introduced the commencement speaker, Julian Gray, certified elder law attorney. Gray is the founder and managing attorney of Julian Gray Associates, the largest elder care law practice in western Pennsylvania. Gray, a native of Center Township, attended Beaver campus and received a bachelor�s degree in pre-law from Penn State University Park in 1991. He earned his law degree from Duquesne University in 1994.

Keith R. Poleti, president of the Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, offered the Alumni Association�s welcome to the new graduates. A reception hosted by the Office of Housing and Food Services was held in the Student Union Lodge immediately following commencement.

Master of Education in Teaching and Curriculum
Offered by Penn State Harrisburg at Penn State Beaver
Candidates were presented by Dr. William Bigos, assistant professor of education.

Gena L. Bossart, McDonald
Margot F. Bruno, Aliquippa
Dina L. McCaskey, Seven Fields
Krysten L. Scheidler, Moon Township
Christina M. Thomas, Mars

Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice
Candidates were presented by Dr. Mari Pierce, assistant professor of administration of justice.
Iman S. Abubaker, Pittsburgh
Amanda L. Hradil, Monaca
Stephen J. Kimmick, Beaver Falls
Michael A. Zdranik, Darlington

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology
Candidates were presented by Mr. Kevin Bennett, instructor in psychology.
Mark Cromo, Monaca
Nicole L. DeFarrari, Aliquippa
David M. Fritsch, Rochester
Shelby M. Parks, New Brighton
Natalie J. Sell, Beaver
Kaitlyn E. Seyler, Moon Township
Rachael C. Temple, Aliquippa

Bachelor of Science in Business
Candidates were presented by Dr. W. Timothy Few, assistant professor of business.
Kimberly J. Aurin-Davies, Hookstown
Luke C. Barry, Beaver
Nick C. Colovos, Mars
Kendra J. Groscost, Monaca
Jamie L. Karpinski, Beaver
Frank W. Kronstein, Monaca
Amanda L. Moore, Darlington
Rachel E. Paul, Crescent
Charles M. Steinmetz, Cranberry Township
Robert J. Terry, Zelienople
Patrick L. Vaughan, Pittsburgh
James D. Widlicka, Hookstown
Sean M. Wolff, Rochester

Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Candidates were presented by Dr. Juliette Storr, associate professor of communications.
Amy I. Green, Spotsylvania
Trey W. Hudspeth, Beaver Falls
Julie A. Leeper, Clinton
Noelle N. Miloszewski, Beaver Falls
Craig J. Oskin, Aliquippa
Ashley R. Roznowski, Oakdale

Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology
Candidates were presented by Dr. Kausalai Wijekumar, associate professor of information sciences and technology.
Jonathan G. Clise, Gibsonia
Valerie A. Cycholl, Coraopolis
Sean R. Dickey, Aliquippa
Roger A. Garza, Beaver
Joshua L. Godfrey, Rochester
Juraj Hric, Monongahela
Taylor V. Jaros, Rochester
Edward M. Knotek, Coraopolis
Anthony J. Morelli, Beaver Falls

Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences
Natalie L. Manjerovic, Georgetown

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Offered through Penn State Shenango at Penn State Beaver
Candidates were presented by Dr. Kathleen G. Mastrian, associate professor of nursing.
Angelo F. Aquino, Ambridge
Elizabeth A. Gilarno, Beaver Falls
Kimberly L. Naggy, Monaca
Sheryl A. Shamp, Monaca
Christina M. Wilhelm, Pittsburgh
Elizabeth K. Zeljak, Aliquippa

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Candidates were presented by Mr. Kevin Bennett, instructor in psychology.
Aimee N. Archer, Aliquippa
James W. Daw, Monaca
Rachelle B. Eidenmiller, New Castle
Leah M. Patillo, Aliquippa
Rachell F. Vukovcan, Beaver Falls
Christine G. Walzak, Monaca

Associate in Science in Information Sciences and Technology
Candidate was presented by Dr. Kausalai Wijekumar, associate professor of information and sciences and technology.
Stephanie L. Malone, Imperial

Campus honors Penn State Beaver student achievements

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:04:56 EST

The 44th Annual Penn State Beaver Spring Awards Banquet was held recently on campus to celebrate student achievements throughout the academic year.

Stephen Dusicsko, a junior business major from Lake City, received the University�s highest annual student honor, the prestigious Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award, which recognizes a student�s highest achievements in and out of the classroom at each Penn State campus. Darlene Coulanges, a sophomore health and human development major from Providence, RI, and a finalist for the Walker Award, was named Outstanding Student of the Year.

Other student achievement awards are as follows:
Baccalaureate Awards

Administration of Justice Award:
Stephen Kimmick, senior, administration of justice major, Beaver Falls

Criminal Justice Department Award
Rachelle Eidenmiller, senior, psychology major, New Castle

Business Award
Kathryn Carugati, senior, business major, Beaver

Management/Marketing Department Award
Sarah Klesser, junior, business major, Aliquippa

Communications Award
Julie Leeper, senior, communications major, Clinton

Information Sciences and Technology (IST) Award
Roger Garza, senior, information sciences and technology major, Beaver

IST Design and Development Option Award
Valerie Cycholl, senior, information sciences and technology major, Coraopolis

IST Integration Option Award
Andrew Searight, junior, information sciences and technology major, Aliquippa

Psychology Award
Christine Walzak, senior, psychology major, Monaca

Psychology Department Award
Megan Sovich, junior, psychology major, Aliquippa

Department Awards

College of Communications: Advertising/Public Relations Award
Ashley Thompson, sophomore, communications major, Fombell

College of Education: Childhood and Early Adolescent Education Award
Abagail Filippi, sophomore, education major, Aliquippa

College of Engineering: Computer Science Award
Nicholas Anderegg, sophomore, engineering major, Canonsburg

College of Engineering: Electrical Engineering Award
Garrett Covalt, sophomore, engineering major, Aliquippa

College of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering Award
Dalton Petrillo, junior, engineering major, Cheyenne, WY

Eberly College of Science: Biology Award
Ahad Anjum, sophomore, science major, East Brunswick, NJ

Eberly College of Science: Mathematics Award
Garrett Covalt, sophomore, engineering major, Aliquippa

College of Health and Human Development: Communication Sciences and Disorders Award
Lydia Moon, sophomore, health and human development major, Prosperity

College of the Liberal Arts: Crime, Law, and Justice Award
Shawna Shelton, junior, liberal arts major, Aliquippa

President�s Freshman Award
Megan Brown, freshman, agriculture major, Coraopolis
Shelby Carver, freshman, Division of Undergraduate Studies, New Brighton
Cathleen Gillette, freshman, liberal arts major, Pittsburgh
Ashley Vallersarmand, freshman, division of undergraduate studies, Pompano Beach, FL
Adrijana Vukelic, freshman, liberal arts major, Aliquippa

Campus Honors Program Certificates
Jaimes Coelho, junior, engineering major, Centereach, NY
Christine Corraini, sophomore, engineering major, Freedom
Andrew DiPietrantonio, sophomore, division of undergraduate studies major, Beaver
Gretchen Lecrone, sophomore, health and human development major, Ellwood City
Lydia Moon, sophomore, health and human development major, Prosperity
Dalton Petrillo, junior, engineering major, Cheyenne, WY
Zachary Prawucki, sophomore, engineering major, Aliquippa
Brianna Tolliver, sophomore, liberal arts major, Mingo Junction, OH

College Honors Certificates
Valerie Cycholl, senior, information sciences and technology major, Coraopolis
Sean Dickey, senior, information sciences and technology major, Aliquippa
Taylor Jaros, senior, information sciences and technology major, Rochester

Student Life Leadership Awards
Michelle Beckman, junior, business major, Girard
Darlene Coulanges, sophomore, health and human development major, Providence, RI
Craig Oskin, senior, communications major, Aliquippa
Amanda Palombo, sophomore, business major, Aliquippa

Adult Achievement Award
Roger Garza, senior, information sciences and technology major, Beaver

USA Today Newspaper Leadership Awards
Darlene Coulanges, sophomore, health and human development major, Providence, RI
Lydia Moon, sophomore, health and human development major, Prosperity

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

Chapin receives Congressional Citation

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:05:33 EST

John Chapin, professor of communications at Penn State Beaver, is the recipient of the 2012 United States House of Representatives Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus Certificate awarded by Congressman Jim Costa and Congressman Ted Poe, co-chairs of the Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus for work on behalf of victims of crime.

In the past, Chapin has received citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives for his research and volunteer work on behalf of domestic violence victims through providing domestic violence prevention and awareness programs.

Chapin recently coauthored �Optimistic bias about dating/relationship violence among teens� with Grace Coleman, executive director of Crisis Center North, Pittsburgh. The article appeared in The Journal of Youth Studies, an international journal devoted to a theoretical and empirical understanding of young people's experiences and life contexts.

Chapin, who joined the campus in 1998, has received a variety of on and off-campus awards, including the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board NOVA Chemicals, Inc. Faculty Excellence in Service Award in 2009. His research interests lie in social effects of media, popular music/popular culture, social networks, and the effectiveness of public health campaigns on adolescents.

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.

Chapin can be contacted at jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877.

Student Government Association election results are announced

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:55:39 EST

The Penn State Beaver Student Government Association (SGA) has announced election results for officers for the 2012-2013 academic year. All officers will be sophomores in the fall. Election results for class representatives will be announced prior to the start of the fall semester.

Je Qa Powe, president, engineering major, Pittsburgh
Dora Tweneboah, vice president, health and human development major, Monaca
Angelique Matthews, secretary, Division of Undergraduate Studies, Cypress, California
Jon Lach, treasurer, business, Conway

The SGA serves as the voice of the student population and makes decisions concerning student issues on campus and within the University. The SGA also oversees fund allocations to registered clubs and activities on campus.
For information about the SGA, contact the Office of Student Affairs at dxm24@psu.edu or 724-773-3951.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: May 6, 2012

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:51:43 EST

Sunday, May 6
Softball � PSUAC Playoffs, First Round - Penn State Beaver 2, Penn State Hazleton 1
Softball � PSUAC Winner�s Bracket � Penn State Beaver 2, Penn State Mont Alto 0

For games scores and play-by-play details or for any information about Beaver athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Bower receives Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:27:49 EST

Robin Bower, associate professor of Spanish and comparative literature and culture at Penn State Beaver, is one of only two University faculty members to receive the 2012 Milton S. Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching.

The award recognizes excellence in teaching and student support among tenured faculty who have been employed full time for at least five years with undergraduate teaching as a major portion of their duties. Milton S. Eisenhower, brother of former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, served as president of Penn State from 1950 to 1956.

Since joining the Penn State Beaver faculty in 2000, Bower has immersed her students in the Spanish language, insisting that even those taking their first Spanish class converse in the language. �The beauty of Dr. Bower�s classroom is that she opened the world of Spanish to us through conversation, not mere lists of vocabulary that had to be memorized,� one student said.

Bower has received a Bayer Corporation Award for Excellence in Teaching at Penn State Beaver and the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Michael Baker Corporation Faculty Excellence in Research Award. She is the campus Honors Program coordinator and chairs the Penn State Beaver Retention Task Force and its subcommittee on pedagogy.

�While most faculty touch the imaginations of many students each semester,� one nominator said, �Dr. Bower�s reach extends more broadly. In her classes, I observed students beginning to wonder, asking their own questions and framing reasoned reflections.�

During the University�s 2011 spring break, Bower and students from her Iberian Civilization and Culture class traveled to Madrid, Spain, where they toured the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Museum Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and studied the works of Joan Miro and Juan Gris.

Bower served as a visiting professor in the Department of Romance Languages at Duke University during the 2009 spring semester and taught an upper-level undergraduate seminar and a graduate seminar in medieval Spanish literature. In 2007 she participated in Columbia University�s prestigious Literature Humanities Luncheon Speaker Series with a presentation entitled �Augustine�s Confessions.�

She taught at Columbia from 1990 to 1993 and from 1995 to 2000. While there she received the President�s Fellowship, a Literature Humanities Preceptorship, and a Dissertation Research Fellowship. Bower holds a doctorate from Columbia as well as a master�s degree in Medieval and Golden Age and a master�s degree in Latin American Literature. She received a bachelor�s degree from West Chester University and also studied at St. Louis University in Spain.

She can be contacted at rmb29@psu.edu or 724-773-3886.

Barr receives Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:24:56 EST

Karen Barr is one of six Penn State faculty members who received the 2012 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. Barr is a senior instructor in business at Penn State Beaver.

The award, named after Penn State's seventh president, honors excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
A member of the Penn State Beaver faculty since 2000, Barr receives consistently high Student Ratings of Teaching Effectiveness, particularly with respect to the clarity of her presentations, her interest in teaching the course and her willingness to help students make progress.

�I try to make students see it is not only important to get good grades, but it is also important to think of the class as a place to learn about life,� she said. Although her advising load is officially around 65 to 70 students per year, more than 90 students seek her assistance on a routine basis, according to one nominator.

In 2005 Barr received the Outstanding Academic Advisor Award from the Beaver campus Student Government Association. A student said, �She is not my school advisor, but has helped me more than anyone appointed to me.� Barr was the recipient of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Excellence in Teaching Award in 2004.

She holds a master�s degree in business administration and corporate finance from California State University and a bachelor's degree in nursing from Ohio State University.

Barr can be contacted at kcb10@psu.edu or 724-773-3869.

Faculty and staff honored at Awards Banquet

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:21:34 EST

Eight Penn State Beaver faculty and staff members were honored for their contributions in and out of the classroom at the annual Spring Awards Banquet held recently on campus.

The Penn State Beaver Advisory Board sponsored six $500 awards for the following:
Mari Pierce, assistant professor of administration of justice
- Michael Baker Corporation Faculty Excellence in Research Award
- NOVA Chemicals Inc. Faculty Excellence in Service Award
Kevin Bennett, instructor in psychology
- Andrews Industrial Controls, Inc. Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
Kristen Oberg, lecturer in English
- ESB Bank Adjunct Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
Gretchen Samchuck, coordinator, Division of Undergraduate Studies
- C3 Controls Staff Excellence Award
Denise Turyan, staff assistant, Office of Student Affairs
- Value Ambridge Properties Inc. Staff Service Award

In addition, Cassandra Miller-Butterworth, assistant professor of biology, received the Outstanding Academic Adviser Award, and Chris Rizzo, director of student affairs, received the Outstanding Club Adviser Award.

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

Montour High School wins Science Challenge at Beaver

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:16:07 EST

Montour High School won the Seventeenth Annual Penn State Beaver/Midwestern Pennsylvania Association of Science Teachers (MidPAST) Science Challenge held on campus earlier this month. The second place team was from New Brighton High School, and the third place team was from South Side High School.

The event drew a total of 32 students from eight area high schools.

All winners received a gift card from the Beaver Valley Mall.

First-place winners Celine Colbert and Brittni Walters each received a $100 gift card. The faculty adviser was Tina Frank.
Second-place winners A.J. Vukich and Shane Oxendine each received a $50 gift card. Matt Stuber was the faculty adviser.
Ethan Winkle and Jeremiah Humes placed third and each received a $25 gift card. Faculty adviser was Jennifer Satler.

Other participants were from Ambridge, Blackhawk, Ellwood City, Riverside, and Western Beaver.

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

Children are invited to audition for �Jesus Christ Superstar�

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:12:38 EST

The Center Theatre Players will hold open auditions for a variety of children�s roles in the group�s summer production of �Jesus Christ Superstar� directed by Sandy Reigel. Children ages 9-13 are welcome to audition.

The show, which will be presented as part of the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center�s summer season, will be held at 7:30 p.m., July 26, 27, and 28, in the auditorium of the Beaver campus Student Union Building, Center Township.

Children�s auditions will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, May 6, in the auditorium. There is no need to schedule an audition time or prepare a song for the audition. Children will learn a song taught by Reigel and will perform it individually.
An accompanist will be provided, but individuals may bring their own accompaniment as well.

�Jesus Christ Superstar,� with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, was first staged on Broadway in 1971 and has become one of the world�s most widely-recognized rock operas.

This summer marks the 30th anniversary of the Center Theatre Players productions for the Brodhead Cultural Center.

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

Students enjoyed Business Club-sponsored trip to New York City

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:07:52 EST

The Penn State Beaver Business Club sponsored a recent, daylong visit to New York City for campus students on Saturday, April 14. Students visited the World Trade Center Memorial, Wall Street, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty.

The mission of the Business Club is to provide real-world business experience and opportunities for its members. Students are encouraged to use the knowledge, concepts, and ideas they learn in the classroom to explore ways in which they can be used in the daily business world.

Dan Smith, instructor in business, is the club sponsor and can be contacted at dws18@psu.edu or 724-773-3909.

Speakers Series concluded with presentation on the Navajo Nation

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:04:32 EST

Penn State Beaver students and faculty who spent last month�s spring break working and living with the Navajo Nation recently gave a presentation about their experiences. The program was the final event in the 2011-2012 Penn State Beaver Faculty Speakers Series. The series will resume in the fall semester.

The group of 11 students, faculty, and staff spent the week in Tuba City, Arizona, where they tutored classes in the local boarding school, served Meals on Wheels for the Senior Center, volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club, and cleaned Navajo residents� homes.

Evenings were focused on learning about the Navajo Nation culture, including creation stories, dances, and ceremonies. In addition, the group visited several famous sites, including the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert.
The trip was led by JoAnn Chirico, senior instructor in sociology; Irene Wolf, senior instructor in philosophy, and Robin Schreck, student activities and residence life coordinator.

Beaver students on the trip were:
Alex Angleton, sophomore, business, New Galilee
James Barum, senior, psychology, McKees Rocks
Candace Emanuel, freshman, Division of Undergraduate Studies, Murrysville
Vivian Kleijnjans, junior, psychology, Moon Township
Kyung Kim, junior, psychology, Seoul, South Korea
Christine Walzak, senior, psychology, Monaca
Sheng Wei, senior, engineering science, China (currently attending Penn State University Park)
Josh Williams, junior, information sciences and technology, Cranberry Township

For more information about the Navajo Nation or the trip, contact Chirico at jxc64@psu.edu or 724-773-3846, Wolf at iaw1@psu.edu or 724-773-3843, or Schreck at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

High school students visited Penn State EcoCAR2

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:59:43 EST

Students from four area high schools recently visited Penn State Beaver to view the Penn State EcoCAR2, an experimental car designed by the Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team, as well as an alternative fuel car supplied by Pittsburgh Clean Cities.

The students, who were from Western Beaver, Seneca Valley, Hopewell, and Blackhawk High Schools, also attended an information session about advanced fuels and vehicles that was presented by members of the EcoCAR2 Team.
In addition, the vehicle was the subject of a feature story that appeared in a recent edition of the Beaver County Times.
Penn State�s EcoCAR2 is the result of a three-year national competition known as EcoCAR2: Plugging In to the Future which was developed as part of a competition among 15 universities and sponsored by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Penn State students majoring in engineering have redesigned and reengineered a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu to convert it into a unique hybrid that increases gas mileage, decreases emissions, and maintains consumer acceptability. The students and the Pittsburgh Clean Cities representatives shared information about advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuel vehicles, hybrid vehicle technologies, and careers in engineering, energy, science and technology.

Pittsburgh Clean Cities is a government-industry partnership with the goals of furthering the alternative fuel and alternative vehicle market in western Pennsylvania to ultimately reduce the state�s dependence on petroleum.
For information about the Penn State EcoCAR2, visit http://www.hev.psu.edu.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: April 4-28, 2012

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:54:47 EST

Wednesday, April 4
Baseball - Point Park University 1, Penn State Beaver 0
Baseball � Point Park University 14, Penn State Beaver 4
Friday, April 6
Baseball � University of Cincinnati-Clermont 10, Penn State Beaver 7
Baseball � University of Cincinnati-Clermont 12, Penn State Beaver 9
Saturday, April 7
Baseball - Clark State Community College 14, Penn State Beaver 3
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 6, Clark State Community College 1
Softball � Penn State Beaver 20, Community College of Beaver County 0
Softball � Penn State Beaver 17, Community College of Beaver County 3
Wednesday, April 11
Baseball � Penn State Fayette 2, Penn State Beaver 1
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 10, Penn State Fayette 9
Softball � Penn State Beaver 12, Penn State Fayette 7
Softball � Penn State Beaver 8, Penn State Fayette 1
Saturday, April 14
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 4, Penn State Mont Alto 3
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 7, Penn State Mont Alto 0
Sunday, April 15
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 2, Penn State York 1
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 9, Penn State York 2
Softball � Penn State Beaver 4, Penn State Schuylkill 1
Softball � Penn State Beaver 13, Penn State Schuylkill 4
Thursday, April 19
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 6, Penn State Greater Allegheny 4
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 7, Penn State Greater Allegheny 5
Softball � Penn State Beaver 9, Penn State Greater Allegheny 0
Softball � Penn State Beaver 11, Penn State Greater Allegheny 1
Friday, April 20
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 15, Penn State Hazleton 3
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 9, Penn State Hazleton 0
Softball � Penn State Beaver 5, Penn State Hazleton 3
Softball � Penn State Beaver 8, Penn State Hazleton 2
Saturday, April 21
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 15, Penn State Worthington Scranton 0
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 17, Penn State Worthington Scranton 7
Softball � Penn State Beaver 11, Penn State Worthington Scranton 1
Softball � Penn State Beaver 17, Penn State Worthington Scranton 0
Thursday, April 26
Baseball � Penn State Mont Alto 4, Penn State Beaver 1
Friday, April 27
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 5, Penn College 4
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 8, Penn State Greater Allegheny 1
Saturday, April 28
Baseball � Penn State Mont Alto 3, Penn State Beaver 2
Softball - Penn State Beaver 4, Penn State Mont Alto 3
Softball � Penn State Beaver v. Penn State Mont Alto - Cancelled
For games scores and play-by-play details or for any information about Beaver athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Public invited to view Penn State EcoCAR2 at Beaver campus

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:50:41 EST

The public is invited to view the Penn State EcoCAR2, an experimental car designed by the Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team as well as an alternative fuel car supplied by Pittsburgh Clean Cities, noon to 2 p.m., Monday, April 16, in Penn State Beaver�s main parking lot next to the Nittany Lion statue.

Penn State�s EcoCAR2 is the result of a three-year national competition known as EcoCAR2: Plugging In to the Future which was developed as part of a competition among 15 universities and sponsored by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Penn State students majoring in engineering have redesigned and reengineered a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu to convert it into a unique hybrid that increases gas mileage, decreases emissions, and maintains consumer acceptability. The students and the Pittsburgh Clean Cities representatives will share information about advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuel vehicles, hybrid vehicle technologies, and careers in engineering, energy, science, and technology.

Pittsburgh Clean Cities is a government-industry partnership with the goals of furthering the alternative fuel and alternative vehicle market in western Pennsylvania to ultimately reduce the state�s dependence on petroleum.

In addition, members of the Penn State EcoCAR2 team will host a presentation about advanced fuels and vehicles for high school students at 12:30 p.m. in the campus auditorium.

Information about the event is available by contacting the Penn State Beaver Chancellor�s Office at 724-773-3553 or rxm70@psu.edu.

Campus announces winners of Undergraduate Research Fair

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:42:38 EST

Students were required to work with a faculty mentor in researching their topic and preparing an oral and/or poster presentation. Presentations were made in a variety of academic areas, including engineering, administration of justice, psychology, communications, information sciences and technology (IST), genetics and biology, and philosophy.

Student topics and winners follow:

Oral Presentation, First Place
Topic: �Usability Testing of a Newly-Designed Website to Replace an Existing One for The Jogger�
-- Winners:Nicolas Cosky, junior, IST major, Coraopolis, and David Rorick, senior, IST major, Monaca
-- Faculty mentor: Kay Wijekumar, associate professor of information sciences and technology

Oral Presentation, Second Place
Topic: �Reverse Engineering and Analysis of Henry Ford�s First Engine�
-- Winners were engineering majors, with one exception:
-- Michael Eiben, sophomore, Wexford
-- Jaimes Coelho, junior, Centereach, New York
-- Dalton Petrillo, junior, Cheyenne, Wyoming
-- Christina Corraini, sophomore, Freedom
-- Wesley Mummert, sophomore, Windsor
-- Branden Kraus, sophomore, Aliquippa
-- Alexandria Stewart, junior, Georgetown
-- Nicole Bing, sophomore, Coraopolis
-- Jessica Bashioum, junior, Burgettstown
-- Valerie Fudurich, junior, Monaca
-- Brennen Koji, sophomore, Division of Undergraduate Studies, Monaca
Faculty mentor:
-- James Hendrickson, P.E., instructor in engineering

Poster Presentation, First Place
Topic: �Genetic Diversity of Captive African Painted Dogs in North American Zoos�
-- Winners: Tim Crusan, junior, science major, Ellwood City, and Katie Jezewski, sophomore, agriculture major, Freedom
-- Faculty mentor: Cassandra Miller-Butterworth, assistant professor of biology

Poster Presentation, Second Place
Topic: �The Gender Nation�
-- Winners: Kristina Mangie, junior, psychology major, Monaca, and Aimee Archer, senior, psychology major, Aliquippa
-- Faculty mentor: Clare Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology

The Planning Committee was chaired by Dr. Zhongyuan Che, associate professor of mathematics. Other committee members were:
-- Clare Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology
-- W. Timothy Few, assistant professor of business
-- Matt Grunstra, assistant professor of earth and mineral sciences
-- Talha Harcar, associate professor of business
-- Irene Wolf, senior instructor in philosophy

Oral presentation judges:
-- Larissa Ciuca, student personal and career counselor
-- John Feraco, manufacturing leader, NOVA Chemicals, Inc. and president of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board
-- Jill Tress, coordinator, Center for Academic Achievement

Poster presentation judges:
-- Peter Deutsch, associate professor of physics
-- Michael Hay, associate professor of chemistry
-- Beth Theobald, reference librarian

Alternate judge: Ana Beatriz Areas Da Luz Fontes, assistant professor of psychology

For information about the annual Undergraduate Research Fair, contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 724-773-3571 or djm5@psu.edu.

High school students attended annual Communications Day

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:38:52 EST

On Tuesday, April 3, more than 130 students from six area high schools attended Penn State Beaver�s seventh annual Communications Day, which featured a theme of "A World Away. A Message Apart." The event was designed, organized and implemented by students in the Introduction to Public Relations and the Public Relations Methods courses taught by Juliette Storr, associate professor of communications.

Participating high schools were Aliquippa, Moon, New Brighton, North Hills, Riverside and West Allegheny.

The event provides high school students with an introduction to prospective career opportunities in television production, radio broadcasting, public relations, journalism and social media through a series of workshops led by communications professionals. It also offers Beaver campus students the opportunity to engage in daily logistics and details associated with communications.

Workshops featuring guest speakers were selected to highlight major segments and current trends in the communications field.

Social Media Workshop: Guest speaker was Steve Pearson, account services associate, Markowitz Communications, Pittsburgh.

Journalism Workshop: Guest speakers were Matt Farago, executive director, Champs Sports Network, Pittsburgh, and director of media relations, Johnstown Generals professional arena football team, and Matt Jones, freelance writer and 2010 alumnus of the Beaver campus communications baccalaureate degree program.

Public Relations and Marketing Workshop: Guest speaker was Aimee Gelston, president, Strategic Images, Pittsburgh.

Television Broadcast Workshop: Guest speaker was Rosemary Martinelli, independent media consultant, communications professor for La Roche College and the University of Phoenix, and two-time Emmy Award nominee.

Radio Broadcast Workshop: Guest speakers were Bob Barrickman, sports director, 1230 WBVP/1460 WMBA, Beaver Falls, and DJ Flick, assistant program and music director, 96.1 KISS Radio, Pittsburgh.

Senior communications majors Amy Green and Julie Leeper were coordinated the project. Beaver campus offers a bachelor�s degree in communications with options in journalism and corporate communications.

For information about the communications major or the campus, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or contact Storr at jms1015@psu.edu or 724-773-3575.

Presentation will highlight recent trip to Navajo Nation

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:26:44 EST

The public is invited to attend a free presentation by Penn State Beaver students, faculty and staff who spent their spring break in March working and living with the Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Ariz. The program is free and open to the public and will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19, Room 16, Student Union Building.

The group spent the week tutoring classes in the local boarding school, serving Meals on Wheels for the senior center, working at the Boys and Girls Club, and cleaning Navajo residents� homes.

The evenings were focused on learning about the Navajo Nation culture, including creation stories, dances and ceremonies. In addition, the group visited several famous sites, including the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert.

The trip was led by JoAnn Chirico, senior instructor in sociology; Irene Wolf, senior instructor in philosophy, and Robin Schreck, student activities and residence life coordinator.

Beaver students on the trip were:
-- Alex Angleton, sophomore, business, New Galilee
-- James Barum, senior, psychology, McKees Rocks
-- Candace Emanuel, freshman, Division of Undergraduate Studies, Murrysville
-- Vivian Kleijnjans, junior, psychology, Moon Township
-- Kyung Kim, junior, psychology, Seoul, South Korea
-- Christine Walzak, senior, psychology, Monaca
-- Sheng Wei, senior, engineering science, China (currently attending Penn State University Park)
-- Josh Williams, junior, information sciences and technology, Cranberry Township

For more information about the program or the spring break project, contact Chirico at jxc64@psu.edu or 724-773-3846, Wolf at iaw1@psu.edu or 724-773-3843, or Schreck at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Open auditions announced for 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:31:44 EST

Center Theatre Players will hold open auditions for principal and multiple featured roles in their upcoming production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" directed by Sandy Reigel. Children ages 9-13 and adults are invited to audition.

The show, which will be presented as part of the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center�s summer season, will be held at 7:30 p.m., July 26, 27 and 28, in the auditorium of the Beaver campus Student Union Building, Center Township.

Adults who audition are asked to prepare one song from the show or a song from a similar pop/rock musical. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 29, and Monday, April 30, in the auditorium. Adults must schedule an audition time by contacting the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or rxm70@psu.edu.

Children�s auditions will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, May 6, in the auditorium. Children do not need to schedule an audition time and do not need to prepare a song to audition. Children will learn a song taught by Reigel and will perform it individually.

An accompanist will be provided for all auditions, but individuals may bring their own accompaniment.

Educators who participate in the production may be eligible for Act 48 credit through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

"Jesus Christ Superstar," with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, was first staged on Broadway in 1971 and has become one of the world�s most widely-recognized rock operas.

This summer marks the 30th anniversary of the Center Theatre Players productions for the Brodhead Cultural Center.

For information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610.

Penn State Beaver hires police officer

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:28:12 EST

Penn State Beaver has hired Officer Marque R. Wiese as the newest member of the campus Police Services Department, effective April 2. Wiese was hired to fill the position vacated by Officer Anthony Budris after Budris became police services supervisor following the retirement of former supervisor Officer Ron Schwartz. Schwartz had served in that position since 1983 and retired at the end of December 2011.

Wiese had worked as a full-time police officer at Point Park University since 2011 and, prior to that, spent three years as a full-time police officer in Aliquippa. He spent four years studying criminology at Indiana State University, holds an associate degree in police technology from Community College of Beaver County, and is enrolled in a bachelor�s degree program in criminal justice at Point Park University.

Wiese is Act 120 certified which means he successfully completed the Municipal Police Officers' Training Academy which gives trainees the skills they need to attain success as police officers. In addition, he is a firearms instructor and is trained in CPR, first aid, AED, and taser use.

He is one of six full-time police officers at Beaver campus which covers 105 acres in Center Township and enrolls almost 900 students, with approximately 200 students living in Harmony Hall residence hall. Beaver campus police officers are on duty 24 hours, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.

Wiese can be reached at muw18@psu.edu or 724-773-3840. For information about Beaver campus, visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Registration is open for summer athletic and sports youth camps

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:25:17 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education will offer a series of 20 summer academic enrichment and athletic camps for youth. Registration is now under way.

Academic camps are:

Crime Scene Investigation (C.S.I.), ages 9-13
Monday - Friday, July 9 - 13
9 a.m. to noon
Fee is $130 and includes snacks, a field trip, and a camp T-shirt.

Digital Video and Movie Production, ages 11 and up
Monday - Friday, July 16 - 20
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee is $235 and includes snacks and a camp T-shirt.

Musical Theater, ages 8-13
Monday - Friday, July 30 - Aug. 3
9 a.m. - noon
Fee is $95 and includes snacks and a camp T-shirt.

Robotics, ages 11 and up
Monday - Friday, July 16 - 20
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee is $240 and includes snacks and a camp T-shirt.

Rockets Away, ages 8-14
Monday - Friday, July 9 - 13
9 a.m. - noon
Fee is $115 and includes activities, rocket kit, supplies, and a camp T-shirt.

Wizardry Camp, ages 8 and up
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday - Friday, July 16 - 20
Fee is $235 and includes snacks, craft supplies, and a camp T-shirt.
Disclaimer: 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:

Baseball, ages 8-13
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday - Friday, June 18 - 22
Campers should bring a bag lunch.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp t-shirt.

Boys' Basketball, ages 8 - 13
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday - Friday, July 9 - 13
Fee is $130 and includes a camp T-shirt.

Girls� Basketball, ages 8-13
Monday - Friday, July 16 - 20
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp T-shirt.

Cheerleading, ages 5-8
Monday � Friday, July 23 - 27
9 a.m. - noon
Fee is $85 and includes snacks and a camp T-shirt.

Golf, ages 18 and under
Monday - Friday, August 6 -10
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp T-shirt.

Co-ed Soccer, ages 8 - 14
Monday - Friday, July 23 - 27
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp T-shirt.

Softball, ages 8-13
Monday - Friday, June 11 - 15
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp T-shirt.

Advanced Softball, ages 14-18
Monday - Friday, July 30 - Aug. 3
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp T-shirt.

Co-ed Fitness, ages 8-14 (held twice)
Monday - Friday, June 25 - 29
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee is $120 for this five-day week or $190 for both weeks and includes a camp T-shirt.

Co-ed Fitness, ages 8-14
Monday - Friday, July 2 - 6 (no camp on July 4)
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee is $100 for this four-day week or $190 for both weeks and includes a camp T-shirt.

Volleyball Camp, ages 8-13
Monday - Friday, Aug. 6 - 10
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee is Fee: $130 and includes a camp T-shirt.

Advanced Volleyball, ages 14-18
Monday - Friday, July 30 - August 3
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp T-shirt.

Wii Camp, ages 8 to 14
Monday - Friday, July 23 - 27
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost is $120.

Wrestling, ages 8-14
Monday - Friday, July 23 - 27
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes camp T-shirt.

To register for camp or to obtain information, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/CE/youth.htm, or contact the Office of Continuing Education at beaverce@psu.edu or 724-773-3700.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: April 2-3, 2012

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:10:05 EST

Monday, April 2
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 7, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 4
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 23, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 2

Tuesday, April 3
Softball � Penn State Beaver 9, Penn State New Kensington 0
Softball � Penn State New Kensington 10, Penn State Beaver 4

For games scores and play-by-play details or for any information about Beaver athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Beaver library will host displays designed by victims of violence

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:36:10 EST

In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Penn State Beaver library will host the display of a quilt entitled �Survivors Wall� as well as a display entitled �Take a Walk in My Shoes.� The displays, which are free and open to the public, will remain at the library throughout April and are exhibited with the assistance of Beaver campus librarian Marty Goldberg who hosts an annual April display in conjunction with the Women�s Center.

The quilt was designed and constructed by victims of sexual violence who are or were clients of the Women�s Center of Beaver County as well as Women�s Center volunteers and staff members. Each quilt square depicts emotions felt by the victims. The colors of blue and teal represent healing for victims of child abuse and sexual assault, respectively, and are prominent in the display as well as in information disseminated by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape.

Each shoe in the display is from a victim whose personal story is attached to give viewers an idea of what that person has endured.

For information about the display, contact Millie Anderson, advocacy coordinator at the Women�s Center of Beaver County at 724-775-2032, or contact Goldberg at mxg35@psu.edu or 724-773-3791.

Penn State Beaver students participate in RAD training

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:35:02 EST

In March, nine female students at Penn State Beaver participated in 12 hours of RAD System training offered by Anthony Budris, Beaver�s police services supervisor. RAD is the Rape Aggression Defense System that teaches women realistic self-defense tactics and techniques.

The RAD System is a comprehensive course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and risk avoidance while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. RAD is not a Martial Arts program but consists of courses taught by certified RAD Instructors. In addition, each student receives a workbook/reference manual which outlines the entire physical defense program for reference and continuous personal growth. The program offers a free lifetime return and practice policy for RAD graduates.

For information about the program, contact Budris at 724-773-3781 or awb126@psu.edu

Office of Continuing Education will offer SAT review course

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:28:58 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education will offer an SAT review course, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 21 through May 26. The 18-hour program is designed to assist high school students who are preparing to take the SAT exam. The course will familiarize students with test components, questions, problems, and test-taking skills. Content refresher sessions and a simulated exam are provided.

Actual questions from previous SATs will be used for practice. Mathematics and verbal sections will be covered. The course should also enhance students' verbal and mathematics skill levels. Students will use the Official SAT Study Guide: Second Edition with 10 practice tests created by the test maker.

Penn State Beaver mathematics and English faculty will teach the mathematics and verbal sections of the review course. Each instructor is familiar with the exam and the steps necessary to prepare students for successful test-taking. If requested, faculty members will be available outside of the class sessions to discuss questions and provide tips.

To register or obtain more information, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/CE/17331.htm, or contact the Office of Continuing Education at beaverce@psu.edu or 724-773-3700.

Math competition winners are announced

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:25:52 EST

Penn State Beaver announced the results of its annual High School Math Competition held on campus, Tuesday, March 27. Sixty-five students, grades 9-12, from seven area high schools participated.

Senior Daniel Everett of Rochester High School, Team 1, won the individual competition. Moon High School, Team 2, won first place in the group competition; Rochester High School, Team 1, won second place, and Moon High School, Team 1, took third place.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Chris Wu, professor of mathematics, and Dan Pinchot, director of enrollment. Assistants were Julie Osekowski, admissions counselor; Linda Garlitz, faculty staff assistant, and Debra Hormel, admissions staff assistant.

Participating high schools, faculty sponsors, and students were:

Beaver Falls High School, Team 1
Michele Benn, faculty sponsor
John Colbert, grade 9
Devin Landsbach, grade 10
Megan Chiappetta, grade 12
Dakota Dennison, grade 12
Leo Reda, grade 11

Central Valley High School, Team 1
Joe Sowinski, faculty sponsor
Sarah LaFond, grade 12
Anthony Aloisi, grade 11
Caitlin Fratengeli, grade 11
Brian Kolich, grade 10
Jordan Mastroangelo, grade 12

Central Valley High School, Team 2
Haley Dzumba-Rubb, faculty sponsor
Danielle Guarascio, grade 12
Kaleb Martin, grade 11
Marshall Pritt, grade 11
Caleb Goss, grade 10
Matt Kline, grade 10

Lincoln Park Performing Arts High School, Team 1
Lindsay Rodgers, faculty sponsor
Owen Severson, grade 12
Danielle McBryan, grade 12
Levi Redcross, grade 11
Drew Santa, grade 11
Christian Smith, grade 10

Lincoln Park Performing Arts High School, Team 2
Lindsay Rodgers, faculty sponsor
Jane McConnell, grade 12
Julia McConnell, grade 12
Mike Rocca, grade 11
Aaron Summers, grade 11
Joey Babcanec, grade 10

Montour High School, Team 1
Sommer DeRose, faculty sponsor
Brittni Walters, grade 12
James Hauko, grade 11
Mick Pack, grade 11
Michael Hensler, grade 10
Aryana Jones, grade 9

Montour High School, Team 2
Matt Sprys, faculty sponsor
Megan Cook, grade 10
Megan Goodman, grade 11
Nolan LaSota, grade 11
Allison Taylor, grade 10
Victoria Kocsuta, grade 9

Moon High School, Team 1
Steve Palumbo, faculty sponsor
Savanna Rae Starko, grade 12
Kris Nardozzi, grade 12
Joey Fernau, grade 11
Selin Sirinterlikci, grade 11
Delaney Padgett, grade 10

Moon High School, Team 2
Loni Iannessa, faculty sponsor
Jacob Paule, grade 12
Adam Fonner, grade 12
Eric Burgeson, grade 11
Ryan Pannebaker, grade 11
Pietari Sulkava, grade 10

Rochester High School, Team 1
Glory Shychuck, faculty sponsor
Daniel Everett, grade 12
Jon Johnson, grade 12
Grant Gill, grade 9
Kayla Besong, grade 11
John Kerr, grade 11

Rochester High School, Team 2
Glory Shychuck, faculty sponsor
Hanna Beightley, grade 12
Jesse Jammery, grade 10
Jasmine Wong, grade 10
Jenna Hill, grade 9
Kyle Ziegler, grade 10

Western Beaver High School, Team 1
Jim Lewis, faculty sponsor
Nick Modany, grade 12
Sam Walker, grade 12
Taylor Carlin, grade 10
Rachael Patterson, grade 11
Hunter Roknich, grade 9

Western Beaver High School, Team 2
Jim Lewis, faculty sponsor
Dan D�Angelo, grade 12
Nicole Modany, grade 12
Matt Girting, grade 10
Bailey Frye, grade 10
Natalie Groscost, grade 11

For information about the annual High School Math Competition at Beaver campus, contact the Garlitz at lkg5@psu.edu or 724-773-3576.

Academic enrichment and athletic camps for youth will be offered this summer

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:47:01 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education will offer a series of summer academic enrichment and athletic camps for youth.

Academic camps are:
Crime Scene Investigation (C.S.I.), ages 9-13
Monday � Friday, July 9 � 13
9 a.m. to noon
Fee is $130 and includes snacks, a field trip, and a camp t-shirt.

Digital Video and Movie Production, ages 11 and up
Monday - Friday, July 16 � 20
9 a.m. � 4 p.m.
Fee is $235 and includes snacks and a camp t-shirt.

Musical Theater, ages 8-13
Monday - Friday, July 30 - August 3
9:00 a.m. - noon
Fee is $95 and includes snacks and a camp t-shirt.

Robotics, ages 11 and up
Monday - Friday, July 16 � 20
9 a.m. � 4 p.m.
Fee is $240 and includes snacks and a camp t-shirt.

Rockets Away, ages 8-14
Monday - Friday, July 9 - 13
9 a.m. � noon
Fee is $115 and includes activities, rocket kit, supplies, and a camp t-shirt.

*Wizardry Camp, ages 8 and up
9 a.m. � 4 p.m.
Monday - Friday, July 16 - July 20
Fee is $235 and includes snacks, craft supplies, and a camp t-shirt.
*Disclaimer: 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:

Baseball, ages 8-13
10 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Monday - Friday, June 18 - 22
Campers should bring a bag lunch.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp t-shirt.

Boys' Basketball Camp, ages 8 to 13
10 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Monday � Friday, July 9 - 13
Fee is $130 and includes a camp t-shirt.

Girls� Basketball Camp, ages 8-13
Monday � Friday, July 16 � 20
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp t-shirt.

Cheerleading, ages 5-8
Monday � Friday, July 23 � 27
9 a.m. � noon
Fee is $85 and includes snacks and a camp t-shirt.

Golf, ages 18 and under
Monday � Friday, August 6 � 10
10 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp t-shirt.

Co-ed Soccer, ages 8 to 14
Monday � Friday, July 23 � 27
10 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp t-shirt.

Softball, ages 8-13
Monday - Friday, June 11 � 15
10 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp t-shirt.

Advanced Softball, ages 14-18
Monday - Friday, July 30 - August 3
9 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp t-shirt.

Co-ed Fitness, ages 8-14 (held twice)
Monday - Friday, June 25 � 29
9 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Fee is $120 for this five-day week or $190 for both weeks and includes a camp t-shirt.

Co-ed Fitness, ages 8-14
Monday � Friday, July 2 � 6 (no camp on July 4)
9 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Fee is $100 for this four-day week or $190 for both weeks and includes a camp t-shirt.

Volleyball Camp, ages 8-13
Monday - Friday, August 6 - 10
10 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Fee is Fee: $130 and includes a camp t-shirt.

Advanced Volleyball, ages 14-18
Monday - Friday, July 30 - August 3
9 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes a camp t-shirt.

Wii Camp, ages 8 to 14
Monday - Friday, July 23 � 27
9 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Cost is $120.

Wrestling, ages 8-14
Monday - Friday, July 23 � 27
10 a.m. � 3 p.m.
Fee is $130 and includes camp t-shirt.

To register for camp or to obtain information, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/CE/youth.htm, or contact the Office of Continuing Education at beaverce@psu.edu or 724-773-3700.

Health Center hosts �Love Your Heart� event

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:37:55 EST

The Penn State Beaver Health Center and Office of Student Affairs hosted a �Love Your Heart� event last Wednesday in the Student Union Building and the Brodhead Bistro.

The program was designed to increase students�, staff, and faculty awareness of heart health issues, including how to prevent heart attacks, how to develop a healthy diet, and ways to keep the heart strong.

Dr. Mitchell Pfeiffer, campus physician, gave a presentation about diet and use and misuse of alcohol and supplements. The YMCA presented information on various forms of aerobic exercise, and C.S. Kim Karate provided material about cardio kickboxing and self-defense techniques.

Other information sessions were presented by chiropractor Dr. Joel Lopacinski, the Beaver County Cancer & Heart Association, the American Heart Association, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Brighton Pharmacy, and Medic Rescue.
For information about the program, contact Health Center Coordinator Nurse Barb Kugel, bxk31@psu.edu or 724-773-3955.

Alumni Chapter invites public to Sixth Annual Wine Tasting event

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:27:54 EST

The public is invited to attend the sixth annual Wine Tasting sponsored by the Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, 7 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at Felicity Farms Bed and Breakfast. Event proceeds benefit the Alumni Chapter�s scholarships for Penn State Beaver students and community outreach projects.

Price is $35 per individual and $60 per couple. Ticket includes hot and cold hors d�oeuvres, a variety of wines, soft drinks, and a Blue and White auction.

To make reservations or obtain information, contact Michael Hamilton, a member of the Alumni Chapter, at mchamilton35@yahoo.com.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: March 29-April 1, 2012

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:52:36 EST

Tuesday, March 27
Softball � Penn State Beaver 12, Franciscan University of Steubenville 4
Softball � Penn State Beaver 14, Franciscan University of Steubenville 3

Wednesday, March 28
Softball � Thiel College 5, Penn State Beaver 0
Softball � Thiel College 9, Penn State Beaver 0

Thursday, March 29
Baseball � Bethany College 19, Penn State Beaver 11
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 15, Bethany College 8

Sunday, April 1
Baseball � Penn College 6, Penn State Beaver 4
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 3, Penn College 2
Softball � Penn State Beaver 13, Penn College 0
Softball � Penn State Beaver 3, Penn College 0

For games scores and play-by-play details or for any information about Beaver athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Students, faculty, staff visit Navajo Nation and Berlin during spring break

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:34:18 EST

During the recent spring break, eight Penn State Beaver students, faculty, and staff traveled to Tuba City, Arizona, where they lived and worked with the Navajo Nation while a second group of students and faculty gave a presentation at an international conference in Berlin.

The group in Arizona spent a week with the Navajo Nation where they tutored classes in the local boarding school, served Meals on Wheels for the Senior Center, worked at the Boys and Girls Club, and cleaned Navajo residents� homes.
Evenings were focused on learning about Navajo Nation culture, including creation stories, dances, and ceremonies. In addition, the group visited several famous sites, including the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert. The trip was led by JoAnn Chirico, senior instructor in sociology; Irene Wolf, senior instructor in philosophy, and Robin Schreck, student activities and residence life coordinator.

A second group of seven students traveled to Berlin, Germany with Kay Wijekumar, associate professor of information sciences and technology, where the students gave a presentation at the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) Conference, 2012 Information Systems. The conference was attended by more than 120 technology professionals from around the world. The IADIS Information Systems Conference is designed to provide a forum for the discussion of information sciences taking a socio-technological perspective.

The students� presentation was delivered as part of Wijekumar�s capstone course, Information Sciences and Technology Integration and Problem Solving.

For information about the Arizona trip, contact Schreck at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947. To learn more about the Berlin conference, contact Wijekumar at kxw190@psu.edu or 724-773-3814.

Chapin coauthors article on relationship violence

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:30:59 EST

John R. Chapin, professor of communications at Penn State Beaver, is the coauthor of �Optimistic bias about dating/relationship violence among teens� which appears in the current edition of The Journal of Youth Studies. The article was co-written by Grace Coleman, executive director of Crisis Center North, Pittsburgh.

The Journal of Youth Studies is an international scholarly journal devoted to a theoretical and empirical understanding of young people's experiences and life contexts.

The article, published by Routledge/Taylor and Francis Group, can be found at http://www.tandfonline.com/. Chapin can be contacted at jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877.

Beaver alumnus Julian Gray is spring commencement speaker

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:15:11 EST

Penn State Beaver alumnus Julian E. Gray, certified elder law attorney, will be the speaker at Beaver�s spring commencement ceremony, 7 p.m., Friday, May 4 in the auditorium of the Student Union Building.

Gray is the founder and managing attorney of Julian Gray Associates with two offices located in Moon Township and the South Hills of Pittsburgh. His firm is the largest elder care law practice in western Pennsylvania.

Gray is one of only nine Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) in Allegheny County. The designation, which is conferred by the National Elder Law Foundation, is the only Elder Law certification accredited by the American Bar Association and recognized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

For more than 17 years, his firm has provided aid to a variety of clients and their families in the areas of Medicaid planning, veterans� benefits, special needs planning, and related estate planning and tax issues.

Gray has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and as one of the Best Lawyers in America for five consecutive years.

A native of Center Township, he attended Beaver campus and received a bachelor�s degree in pre-law from Penn State University Park in 1991. He holds a law degree from Duquesne University in 1994.

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

Freed death row inmate will speak at Penn State Beaver

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:09:44 EST

The public is invited to attend a free presentation by Juan Melendez at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 28 in the auditorium of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building.

Melendez was imprisoned on death row in Florida for almost 18 years until his conviction was overturned and he was released in 2002. Upon his release, Melendez became the United States� 99th death row inmate to be exonerated and released since 1973.

In his presentation, Melendez will discuss his story of injustice and wrongful imprisonment on death row as one of many problems pervasive throughout the nation�s legal system and will describe the high rate of wrongful convictions based on poverty, race, and ethnicity.

Melendez will also share how he survived his experiences while imprisoned and how he maintained his spirit while he and others worked to free him.

Since his release, he has spoken here and abroad about the crisis of wrongful imprisonment, especially on death row, and his story has been reported in French, Spanish, Italian, and Arabic.

The administration of justice program and the Beaver campus Student Activity Fee are sponsoring the presentation as part of the Unique Perspectives for Selecting Your Career Path Speaker Series.

For information, contact Larissa Ciuca, student personal and career counselor, at lbm12@psu.edu or 724-773-3961 or LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice at Beaver, Penn State New Kensington, and Penn State Shenango, at lwm13@psu.edu or 724-773-3866.

Snakes Alive� exhibit will visit Beaver campus on April 20

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:57:20 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Student Affairs and Student Activities will present �Snakes Alive�,� 11:30 a.m. � 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 20 in the lower lobby of the Student Union Building. The program is free and open to the public.
Snakes Alive� is a national touring program that offers a hands-on, educational experience by allowing visitors to interact with a variety of reptiles, or visitors can choose to view them from a distance.

Herpetologist Tom Kessenich will encourage visitors to touch and hold these friendly reptiles as he explains their role in nature. In addition, he will also discuss whether these reptiles should be kept as pets and if so, how to care for them.

Kessenich was the head zookeeper at the Wisconsin Dells renowned Serpent Safari Reptile Zoo from 12 years.

For more information, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947. For information about the program, visit http://www.snakesalive.info/.

Penn State Beaver announces winners of annual Forensics Tournament

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:52:40 EST

Penn State Beaver announced the winners of the Twelfth Annual Penn State Beaver Forensics Tournament held in March. A total of 128 students from Beaver Middle School, Beaver High School, Freedom Middle School, Freedom High School, Hopewell Middle School, Hopewell High School, Quigley Catholic High School, and West Allegheny High School competed in six events.

Twenty-one teachers and parents from area schools served as judges for the competition, and 31 Beaver campus students and faculty members served as judges and volunteers. First through third-place winners received trophies, and fourth through sixth-place winners received certificates.

�Forensics allows students to face fears of public speaking and builds confidence,� said John Chapin, associate professor of communications at Penn State Beaver and coordinator of the Annual Forensics Tournament. �The tournament also provides an opportunity for schools to encourage academic growth and competition in a non-athletic forum.�

Categories and winners follow:

Oral Interpretation for Middle School: Students performed humorous or dramatic short stories from published books or plays.
First Place - Jordan Miller, Beaver
Second Place - Alexis Schoedel, Freedom
Third Place - Deja Braggs, Hopewell
Fourth Place - Victoria Ingram, Hopewell
Fifth Place - Miranda Lapson, Hopewell
Sixth Place - Bethany Schwartz, Hopewell

Dramatic Interpretation for High School: Students performed short stories or cuttings from published books or plays.
First Place - Maura Vulakovich, West Allegheny
Second Place - Nick Core, Quigley Catholic
Third Place - Brittany Renkin, Beaver
Fourth Place - Andrea Cary, Freedom
Fifth Place - Macy Jaskiewicz, Quigley Catholic
Sixth Place - Deanna Edwards, Freedom

Humorous Interpretation for High School: Students performed humorous short stories or cuttings from published books or plays.
First Place - Kaye Burnet, Quigley Catholic
Second Place - Breanna Renkin, Beaver
Third Place - Anthony Kuntz, Quigley Catholic
Fourth Place - Hadley Neish, Beaver
Fifth Place - Emily Smith, Quigley Catholic
Sixth Place - Jacob Stumm, Quigley Catholic

Original Oratory for High School: Students delivered memorized original speeches to inform the audience about a topic or to persuade the audience regarding an important issue.
First Place - John Paul Lisella, Quigley Catholic
Second Place - Gigi Deweese, Freedom
Third Place - Dom Mastroianni, Quigley Catholic
Fourth Place - Richie McEwen, Freedom
Fifth Place - Alaina Lisanti, Quigley Catholic
Sixth Place - Ellen Kruczek, Quigley Catholic

Impromptu Speaking for Middle School: Students were given a topic, then required to deliver a 3-5 minute speech with only 1-2 minutes of preparation. In a twist on traditional forensics competitions, this tournament used fortune cookies to determine the topics.
First Place - Lois Dubori, Freedom
Second Place - Jordan Miller, Beaver
Third Place - Carly Park, Freedom

Impromptu Speaking for High School: Students were given a topic, then required to deliver a 3-5 minute speech with only 1-2 minutes of preparation. In a twist on traditional forensics competitions, this tournament used fortune cookies to determine the topics.
First Place - Josi Sinagoga, West Allegheny
Second Place - Kaye Burnet, Quigley Catholic
Third Place - John Paul Lisella, Quigley Catholic
Fourth Place - Kristen Rohm, West Allegheny
Fifth Place - Kate Straatman, Quigley Catholic
Sixth Place - George Burnet, Quigley Catholic

Dramatic Duo for Middle School: Partners performed dramatic or humorous cuttings from published plays.
First Place - Becca Ray and Daria Fratangeli, Beaver
Second Place - Aaron Scheider and Emma Cumberledge, Freedom
Third Place - Sydney Caruso and Haley Henry, Beaver
Fourth Place - Emily Monit and Lexi Teny, Beaver
Fifth Place - Hannah Cain and Abbey Sheasley, Beaver
Sixth Place - Shannon Shango and Lauren Trimber, Hopewell

Dramatic Duo for High School: Partners performed dramatic or humorous cuttings from published plays.
First Place - Zach Malinak and Alec Zindren, Freedom
Second Place - Taylar McCoy and Nate Kusich, Freedom
Third Place - Robbi Rasso and Nathan James, Freedom
Fourth Place - Brittany Renkin and Breanna Renkin, Beaver
Fifth Place - Carli Cardillo and Angela Klayko, West Allegheny
Sixth Place - Katherine Loza and Katie Stark, Beaver

Wretched Interpretation for High School: A novelty event in which students perform intentionally bad (melodramatic) interpretations of the material of their choice.
First Place - Kaye Burnet, Quigley Catholic
Second Place - Anthony Kuntz, Quigley Catholic
Third Place - Kate Straatman, Quigley Catholic
Fourth Place - Raylen Shannon, Freedom
Fifth Place - John Paul Lisella, Quigley Catholic
Sixth Place - Gabrielle Lisella, Quigley Catholic

Teams earned one point for each student or duo that placed and one additional point for each first- place finish.
First-Place Middle School: Beaver
First Place High School: Quigley Catholic

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

Registration is open for Alumni Society's 12th annual Golf Outing

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:41:39 EST

Registration is open for the Penn State Beaver Alumni Society�s 12th annual Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 10, at Seven Oaks Country Club in Brighton Township. Event proceeds will benefit the society�s endowed scholarship for Beaver campus students. The public is invited to participate.

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Entry fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, and silent and live auctions. Registration is now under way, and sponsorships are available at a variety of levels.

For more information, visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on �Alumni,� or contact Diana Patterson, Beaver campus director of development and alumni society liaison, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: March 18-25, 2012

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:38:04 EST

Sunday, March 18
Baseball � Notre Dame College 5, Penn State Beaver 4

Monday, March 19
Softball � Chatham University 5, Penn State Beaver 3
Softball � Chatham University 6, Penn State Beaver 0

Wednesday, March 21
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 6, Geneva College 4
Softball � Carlow University 4, Penn State Beaver 0
Softball � Carlow University 7, Penn State Beaver 5

Friday, March 23
Softball � Penn State Beaver 3, Southern Virginia University 0
Softball � Penn State Beaver 10, Southern State Community College 0
Softball � Briarcliffe College 3, Penn State Beaver 1

Sunday, March 25
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State Brandywine 2
Baseball � Penn State Beaver 6, Penn State Brandywine 2

For games scores and play-by-play details or for any information about Beaver athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Public invited to learn about careers in Homeland Security agencies

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:51:32 EST

The public is invited to attend a free information session about careers in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, in the Lodge of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building. The program is sponsored by the Beaver campus Office of Continuing Education. Employment opportunities in a variety of agencies will be presented, including the Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement/Citizenship Immigration Service, and the United States Coast Guard.

For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education at 724-773-3700 or BeaverCE@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

McBride will discuss safe use of social media on March 22

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:27:17 EST

LaVarr McBride

The Penn State Beaver Spring Faculty Speakers Series will continue with a presentation by LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice, on "How to Avoid the Harms of Social Media,� noon, Thursday, March 22, room 16, Student Union Building. The program is free and open to the public.

McBride will discuss the potential dangers of modern technology and social media, including sharing personal information and photos on the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, texting, cyber bullying, and cell phone use. In addition, he�ll review the importance of personal responsibility when using social media.

McBride is the program coordinator and internship supervisor for the Administration of Justice program at Beaver campus as well as Penn State New Kensington and Penn State Shenango. 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 can be contacted at lwm13@psu.edu or 724-773-3866.

Controversial film 'Skin' provides unique look at apartheid

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:21:59 EST

The public is invited to attend a free screening of the controversial film �Skin,� 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, in the auditorium of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building. The film, which is part of the campus� Global Film Series, depicts a true story set in apartheid South Africa in the 1950s and 1960s.

The film�s main character, Sandra Laing, is a black child born to white Afrikaners who are unaware of their black ancestry. Sandra�s parents are rural shopkeepers serving the local black community, and they raise her as a white girl. However, at age 10, Sandra is driven out of white society. The film follows her 30-year journey from rejection to acceptance and betrayal to reconciliation as she struggles to define her place in a changing world.

Following the film, Cassandra Miller-Butterworth, assistant professor of biology and a native of South Africa, will give an informal presentation about apartheid, and audience members are invited to raise questions for discussion.

For information about the Global Film Series or �Skin,� contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of residence life and student activities, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: March 5�17, 2012

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:07:26 EST

Monday, March 5
Baseball - Penn State Beaver 14, Sauk Valley Community College 5
Softball � Delta Community College 3, Penn State Beaver 2
Softball � Delta Community College 12, Penn State Beaver 6

Tuesday, March 6
Baseball - Hagerstown Community College 6, Penn State Beaver 3
Baseball - Penn State Beaver 11, Sauk Valley Community College 4
Softball � Rivier College 4, Penn State Beaver 3
Softball � Rivier College 12, Penn State Beaver 4

Wednesday, March 7
Baseball - Hagerstown Community College 5, Penn State Beaver 2
Baseball - Penn State Beaver 5, Patriotes Academy, Quebec 3
Softball � Wesley College 11, Penn State Beaver 3
Softball � Penn State Beaver 3, Sauk Valley Community College 2

Thursday, March 8
Baseball � Miami University-Hamilton 4, Penn State Beaver 3
Baseball � Rochester College 9, Penn State Beaver 3
Softball � Sauk Valley Community College 7, Penn State Beaver 5

Thursday, March 15
Baseball � Point Park University 9, Penn State Beaver 1
Baseball � Point Park University 4, Penn State Beaver 1

Saturday, March 17
Softball � St. Vincent College 2, Penn State Beaver 1
Softball � St. Vincent College 5, Penn State Beaver 1

Penn State Beaver's baseball and softball teams spent spring break in training at Vero Beach, FL, and Myrtle Beach, SC, respectively, from March 5-8. Regular season play began March 15 for the men and March 17 for the women. For games scores and play-by-play details or for any information about Beaver athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Public invited to attend Career and Business Expo on March 20

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:50:42 EST

The public is invited to attend Penn State Beaver�s Career and Business Expo, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, in the Student Union Building Lodge. The event is sponsored by Beaver�s Office of Career Services.

The Career and Business Expo will enable job seekers to meet with employers regarding a variety of full- and part-time positions and internships. Organizations seeking volunteers will also be present. In addition, educational institutions will provide information about admissions, courses, careers, training, and job prospects.

People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to attend the Expo which will feature about 40 companies, businesses, schools, and organizations.

Some companies and organizations that are already registered include Dollar Bank, Federal Air Marshals, Aflac, Fastenal Company, FedEx SmartPost, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County, Gregg Staffing Solutions, Keystone Simulation and Education Center, Penn State Beaver, La Roche College, PA CareerLink of Beaver County, Job Training for Beaver County, Villa St. Joseph, Western and Southern Financial Group, Geneva College Graduate Admissions, Mountain State University, DCI Career Institute, Glade Run Lutheran Services, Liken Staffing, and The Callos Company.

To obtain information or to register as an employer or attendee, contact the Office of Career Services at 724-773-3961 or CareerServicesBeaver@psu.edu, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Admissions Office will host Spring Open House

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:44:39 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will host a Spring Open House, 9 a.m., Saturday, March 24, in the Student Union Building.

Prospective students and their families are invited to explore Penn State opportunities, meet with faculty and current students, tour the campus, and learn about the value of a Penn State degree.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the Open House begins at 9:30 a.m.

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

Office of Career Services seeks clothing for new Career Closet

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:47:16 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Career Services has opened a Career Closet to provide gently-used or new professional clothing and accessories for campus students who are seeking jobs, interviews, and internship opportunities.
The Career Closet is designed to help students who are preparing to enter the work place but unable to afford appropriate clothing.

All professional clothing and accessories for men and women are welcome and needed, including skirt suits, pant suits, dress shirts, blazers, jackets, blouses, dress slacks, belts, ties, and dress shoes. Donations are welcome any time of the year and can be delivered to the Student Development Center, room 101, Student Union Building.

Donors unable to deliver items during regular business hours or who need to have items picked up should contact the Office of Career Services at 724-773-3961 or CareerServicesBeaver@psu.edu. Directions to the campus are available at
www.beaver.psu.edu.

Faculty Speakers Series continues with topic of safe use of social media

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:38:48 EST

LaVarr McBride

Office of Career Services seeks clothing for new Career Closet

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:05:21 EST

Men�s basketball team falls in quarterfinal round of USCAA Tournament

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:58:41 EST

The College of St. Joseph�s (Rutland, VT) men�s basketball team defeated Penn State Beaver, 86-66, in the quarterfinals round of the USCAA National Tournament, Thursday, March 8, at Penn State Fayette, Uniontown.

Nick Miller (Beaver Falls High School, Beaver Falls, PA) and Chris Weathers (New Brighton High School, New Brighton, PA) lead the team with 17 points each. Beaver shot 31.8% from the field, 20% from three-point range, and 59.4% from the free-throw line.

For information about varsity and intramural sports and spring game schedules, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Athletic Director Andy Kirschner at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Beaver baseball, softball teams begin season this week

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:54:44 EST

The Penn State Beaver Nittany Lions men�s baseball team begins its season at noon, Wednesday, March 14 against Point Park University in Greentree Park.

The Beaver Lady Lions softball team�s season begins Saturday, March 17 when they travel to take on St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA for games at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

For baseball and softball schedules and information, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

�The Conflict Minerals Project� comes to Beaver campus

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:40:51 EST

Filmmaker Mike Ramsdell will present "The Conflict Minerals Project," 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 14. The film, which is free and open to the public, will be shown in the auditorium of the Student Union Building.

Last year on campus, Ramsdell presented his award-winning documentary, �Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue to Hope.� He returns this year to discuss his project on the world�s conflict minerals, including tungsten, tin, tantalum, and gold, which are used to make most modern electronic devices ranging from cell phones to aeronautics systems.

The term "conflict minerals" is used most of them come from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which is widely considered to be the home of the worst human atrocities since World War II. In the past 15 years, the DRC has witnessed the brutal death of 6 million, hundreds of thousands of women raped, and the displacement of millions of children and adults.

For more information about Ramsdell and conflict minerals, go to http://underthehoodproductions.com/. For other information, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Beaver students raise more than $7,100 for THON

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:08:00 EST

Penn State Beaver THON Dancers

Penn State Beaver students celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) by raising $7,131.30 for the event held February 17-19 at Penn State University Park�s Bryce Jordan Center.

Beaver campus freshman Angelique Matthews and sophomore J.J. (James) Figas completed the 46-hour, no sitting, no-sleeping marathon �For the Kids� which raised a record-breaking overall total of $10,686,924.83.

Matthews, from Cypress, Calif. and Figas of Beaver, Pa, are enrolled in the Division of Undergraduate Studies. Sophomore Lydia Moon chaired this year�s Beaver campus THON Committee. She is a health and human development major from Prosperity.

Money raised by THON goes to support the Four Diamonds Fund and its pediatric cancer patients, families, and researchers at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital who are working to find better treatments and, ultimately, cures for forms of cancer that afflict children.

Beaver campus fundraising projects for THON included personal solicitations from students, a blood drive, and �canning� outside on designated weekends at area intersections and retailers. In addition, Beaver students raised more than $500 with a Date Auction held February 10 in the Brodhead Bistro.

THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world and engages more than 15,000 student volunteers. THON has partnered with the Four Diamonds Fund since 1977 and, to date, as raised more than $89 million.

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

Benscoter wins CUPPIE Award

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:25:51 EST

Cathy Benscoter

CUPPIES are the highest awards given by CUPRAP, a voluntary organization of 400 communications professionals from 100 higher education institutions across Pennsylvania. The CUPPIES will be awarded later this month at CUPRAP�s Annual Spring Conference at the Hotel Hershey.

Benscoter received her award in the Public Relations/Media Relations/Feature Article category for "An Eye for News,� an article she wrote and photographed for the spring 2011 edition of the Nittany News, Beaver�s biannual news magazine.

She used a �day in the life� structure for the story, following Beaver campus alumnus Chris Bowyer who, at the time, was a cameraman with CBS 21 News in Harrisburg. In a single day, she traveled with him and his colleagues to various assignment sites as they set up interviews and live remotes, taped sound bites, and prepared pieces for the evening�s news broadcasts at 5:30, 6:00, and 11:00 p.m.

This award marks the second time CUPRAP has honored Benscoter�s work. In 2010 she was one of three Beaver campus members to win a Gold CUPPIE Award in the Advertising Campaign category for �Get In On The Secret,� a promotional campaign that featured personalized postcards and T-shirts packaged as books that were sent to prospective students.

Last fall she served on the Video and Photography Panel at CUPRAP�s annual Fall West Workshop in Cranberry Township. Panelists discussed and demonstrated ways that CUPRAP members can use video and photography to maximum effect on a budget.

Benscoter is a member of the Penn State Web Standards and Design Committee which developed and redesigned websites for the Commonwealth College website last year.

Prior to joining Beaver campus full-time in 2009, she was an adjunct lecturer in communications at the campus. 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.

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�Fire and Rain� slam poetry presentation is open to the public

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:16:22 EST

The public is invited to attend a free presentation of slam poetry at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 15, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium.

Joaquin Zihuatanejo and Natasha Carrizosa will present �Fire and Rain,� a program of poetry that allows the poets to perform original work, individually or as part of a team. Manner of presentation and enthusiasm are important as well as content of the work.

In their poetry, this duo captures their dual heritage while seeking to educate, enlighten, and entertain. Born of mestizo, or mixed blood, Joaquin and Natasha have fallen victim to the question, �What are you?� Their poems aim to answer that question by giving identity and voice to those born of two cultures as different as �Fire and Rain.�

Zihuatanejo is the No. 1 ranked slam poet in the world as well as an award-winning teacher, and Carrizosa is the current Slam Champion of the Austin International Poetry Festival. Both performers have shared the stage with a variety of poets and performers, including Maya Angelou, Billy Collins, Alicia Keys and Erykah Badu.

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

McBride was guest speaker for Rotary Club of Beaver

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:12:03 EST

LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice at Penn State Beaver, was the featured guest speaker at last week�s luncheon of the Rotary Club of Beaver. McBride is also the program coordinator and internship supervisor for the administration of justice program which is delivered jointly with Penn State New Kensington and Penn State Shenango.

In his presentation, �How to Avoid the Harms of Social Media,� McBride discussed potential dangers of modern technology, including sharing personal information and photos online. He also emphasized the importance of being aware of cyber bullies and threats as well as avoiding the misuse of texting, cell phones, and other social media.

McBride has more than 30 years of experience in criminal justice and has been a state and federal law enforcement officer on several task forces involving sexual predators, violent crime, drugs, and the Internet.

In addition, he has served as a 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 consults as an expert in violent crime and death penalty cases.

McBride holds a master�s degree in sociology from Utah State University and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Weber State University.

He can be contacted at lwm13@psu.edu or 724-773-3866.

Student�s photography is on display in Student Union Building

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:05:45 EST

A photography display entitled �Standing Still; behind solitude� by Kyung Min Kim is on display in the lower lobby hallway of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building. Kim, a native of Seoul, South Korea, is a sophomore psychology major at Beaver. Later in March, he will exhibit some of his paintings in the same location. The public is invited to view the exhibit.

Kim�s work is part of an integrative arts independent study course that allows students to participate in creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and fall outside the scope of formal classes.

For more information, contact Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women�s studies, at cas33@psu.edu or 724-773-3591, or contact Kim at kik5129@psu.edu.

Softball and baseball teams head south for spring training

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:59:02 EST

Penn State Beaver�s softball and baseball teams are spending spring break in the south for a week of training prior to the start of their seasons.

The women are in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and the men are in Vero Beach, Florida.

The women�s first game of the season will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 17 when the Lady Lions travel to take on the St. Vincent College Bearcats in Latrobe.

The men, who are training in Vero Beach, Florida, will play the Point Park University Pioneers at noon, Wednesday, March 14, at Greentree Park.

For more information and a complete spring schedule for softball and baseball, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Athletic Director Andy Kirschner at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or contact the Office of Student Affairs, dxt24@psu.edu or 724-773-3951.

Dutt selected as associate editor of IT conference

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:57:16 EST

Abhijit Dutt

Abhijit Dutt, instructor in information sciences and technology at Penn State Beaver, has been selected as an associate editor of the European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) which will be held June 10-13, 2012, in Barcelona, Spain.
ECIS is considered the premier information systems event in Europe and provides a platform for panel discussions and the presentation of peer-reviewed academic research.

Prior to joining Penn State in 2008, he worked in the information systems industry for a variety of companies, including Motorola, Tellabs, Cabletron, and Putnam Investments. In addition, he was a visiting assistant professor of computer information systems at Edgewood College, an adjunct instructor at the University of Wisconsin, an adjunct assistant professor in electrical engineering and computer science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and a lecturer at Shepherd University.

Dutt holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of Tulsa as well as a master�s degree and a bachelor�s degree in physics from the University of Calcutta, India.

Dutt can be contacted at aud18@psu.edu or 724-773-3860.

'A Taste of Africa� showcased heritage and culinary specialties

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:58:15 EST

The Penn State Beaver community gathered at noon, February 6, to share in �A Taste of Africa.� The event, which was held at noon in the Student Union Building Lodge, showcased the heritage, history, music, and food of Africa to increase awareness and understanding of the continent�s diversity.

Members of the Cultural Fiesta: A Taste of Africa Committee performed African music and dance, displayed posters highlighting the history of various African countries. Committee members hosted tables featuring popular African foods, and attendees were invited to sample them as well as take recipe cards for each item.

Egypt
Kosheri - lentils, rice and pasta cooked and served in a spicy tomato sauce
Hosted by Iman Abubaker, senior, administration of justice, Greentree, PA

Nigeria
Meat Pie � moist, seasoned minced meat, potato and carrot filling served in baked dough
Hosted by Salewa Akintilo, sophomore, health and human development, Ellicott City, MD

Sierra Leone
Meat stew � eggs, onions, tomatoes, seasoning, and meat of choice served with rice or root vegetables
Hosted by Mary Carew, freshman, communications, Washington, D.C.

Ethiopia
Doro Wat (Chicken Stew) � chicken with onions, hard-boiled eggs, pepper, ginger, olive oil, butter, and lemon juice
Hosted by Lemlem Mebrate, freshman, Division of Undergraduate Studies, Alexandria, VA

South Africa
Malva Pudding � pudding made a variety of ingredients, including sugar, eggs, apricot jam, flour, milk, and seasonings baked with a sauce of cream, butter, sugar, vanilla, and water.
Hosted by Cassandra Miller-Butterworth, assistant professor of biology

Ghana
Jollof Rice � rice, tomatoes, meat or fish, onions, and vegetables, often thought to be the origin of Cajun jambalaya
Hosted by Dora Tweneboah, freshman, health and human development, Monaca
Pineapple Buganda, a popular African beverage made of brown sugar, fresh pineapple, vanilla, and milk was served. Each recipe card included common phrases used in that particular country�s language.

Other committee members included:
Larissa Ciuca, students personal and career counselor
Darlene Coulanges, sophomore, health and human development, Providence, RI
J. Parker Goolsby, residence life coordinator
Chris Rizzo, director of student affairs
Denise Turyan, staff assistant, Office of Student Affairs & Student Activities
Marcess Williams, admissions counselor and head coach, men�s basketball
For more information about the event, contact the Office of Student Affairs at dxt24@psu.edu or 724-773-3951.

St. Luke�s Steel Drum Band will perform at Penn State Beaver

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:29:53 EST

St. Luke�s Steel Drum Band will present a free concert open to the public, 5:15 p.m., Friday, March 16 in the auditorium of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building.

St. Luke's Steel Drum Band was formed in 1999 when Father Victor Rogers and a group of supporters from New Haven's historic St. Luke's Episcopal Church purchased a set of used steel drums from a band in Brooklyn. Since then the group has attracted a dedicated membership of 25 players of all ages. Many of the members and/or their families are from the West Indies and natives of Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago are represented in the ensemble.

Under the direction of coach and arranger Debby Teason and assistant director Donna Johnson, St. Luke's Steel Drum Band has gained a reputation as one of the country's most exciting performing ensembles. The band's achievements were recognized in 2003 when it received an Artist's Award from the Arts Council of Greater New Haven. They've also won two gold medals at the PANorama Caribbean Music Fest in Virginia Beach.

In 2008 the band performed with tenor pan virtuoso Liam Teague for a standing-room-only crowd in New Haven. In April 2009 they were featured in a concert with the renowned Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra from Washington DC. After a highly successful performance in the Yale School of Music's Duke Ellington Concert Series with composer and performer Andy Akiho in April 2010, St. Luke's Steel Drum Band was invited back to perform again with Mr. Akiho in November 2010.

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

Faculty speakers series continues with topic of social media dangers

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:00:20 EST

LaVarr McBride

The Penn State Beaver Spring Faculty Speakers Series will continue next month when LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice, will present "How to Avoid the Harms of Social Media," at noon, Wednesday, March 14, in room 16, Student Union Building. The program is free and open to the public.

McBride will discuss the potential dangers of modern technology and social media, including sharing personal information and photos on the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, texting, cyber bullying, and cell phone use. In addition, he�ll discuss the importance of personal responsibility when using social media.

Mc Bride is the program coordinator and internship supervisor for the Administration of Justice program at Beaver campus as well as Penn State New Kensington and Penn State Shenango. 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 can be contacted at lwm13@psu.edu or 724-773-3866.

Date is set for Alumni Society�s annual golf outing

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:19:31 EST

The public is invited to participate in the Penn State Beaver Alumni Society�s 12th Annual Golf Outing, Monday, Sept. 10, at Seven Oaks Country Club in Brighton Township. Event proceeds will benefit the society�s endowed scholarship for Beaver campus students.

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Entry fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, and silent and live auctions. Registration is now underway, and sponsorships are available at a variety of levels.

For more information, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/Alumni/alumevents.htm, or contact Diana Patterson, Beaver campus director of development and Alumni Society liaison, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard - February 24, 2012

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:11:32 EST

Mont Alto, PA - The Penn State Beaver men�s basketball team (21-5, 16-2 PSUAC) were in the final four round of the PSUAC playoffs, but were defeated by Penn State Wilkes-Barre 86-83. Beaver moves on to the USCAA National Tournament beginning Tuesday, March 6.

Beaver�s Lady Lions (15-10, 12-4 PSUAC) played in the final four round of the PSUAC playoffs, but lost to Penn State Brandywine 63-49. The Beaver women finished their season with a 15-10 record overall and 12-4 in the PSUAC.

For continuous updates, play-by-play action, and game scores, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Beaver alumnus wins Keystone Press Award

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:20:08 EST

Penn State Beaver alumnus Justin Vorbach is the winner of the 2012 Student Keystone Press Award in the category of Cartoon/Graphic Illustration. He was honored for photo and cover illustrations and an editorial cartoon he contributed to spring semester editions of The Roar, Beaver�s student newspaper, during his senior year.
The Student Keystone Press Awards recognize college and high school journalism that provides relevance, integrity and initiative in serving readers.

Vorbach graduated from Beaver with a bachelor�s degree in business in May 2011 and began working as an admissions counselor and the Lion Ambassadors adviser at Penn State New Kensington in October.

In 2010 Vorbach was a co-recipient of the 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.

In his senior year at Beaver, Vorbach received the 2011 Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award, a prestigious honor given to one student at each Penn State campus who demonstrates outstanding character, scholarship, and leadership.
Vorbach can be contacted at New Kensington, 724-334-6018.

Dwivedi will present research on innovation and creativity

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:02:28 EST

Neelam Dwivedi, instructor in information sciences and technology at Penn State Beaver, will present �Sustaining the Innovative Edge,� noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22 in room 16, Student Union Building. The program, which is the first in Beaver�s Spring Faculty Speakers Series, is free and open to the public.

Dwivedi will present her research findings from the fields of innovation and creativity that, when compiled, will help to form a path to assist individuals in finding a fulfilling career. The information is designed to help people identify and focus on their niche in life, channel their creativity, and discover innovations they can use in daily life.

Dwivedi 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. Contact her at nxd22@psu.edu or 724-773-3894.

Spring speakers will present controversial topics

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:59:13 EST

Two ongoing and controversial topics will be the subject of speakers this spring at Penn State Beaver
African American author Daryl Davis will present �Klan-Destine Relationships,� 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, and filmmaker Mike Ramsdell will present �The Conflict Minerals Project,� 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 14. The programs, which are free and open to the public, will be held in the campus Student Union Building auditorium.

Davis� presentation provides an overview of his book by the same name in which he charts his experiences in infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan and offers a personal, real-life look at racism in the United Sates.

As he explored racism and gathered information for his book, Davis eventually became the recipient of robes and hoods from Klan members who came to him to rescind their beliefs. However, through his relationships Klan members, Davis believes he has come upon a successful method of forming friendships between sworn enemies.

Last year Ramsdell presented his award-winning documentary, �Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue to Hope,� at Beaver. He returns in March to discuss his project on the world�s conflict minerals, including tungsten, tin, tantalum, and gold which are used to make most modern electronic devices ranging from cell phones to aeronautics systems.

The term �conflict minerals� is used because the majority of them come from the Democratic Republic of Congo which is widely considered to be the home of the worst human atrocities since World War II. In the past fifteen years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has witnessed six million dead, hundreds of thousands of women raped, and the displacement of millions of children, women, and men.

For more information about Davis and his exploration of racism, visit
http://www.wolfmanproductions.com/ddavis.html, and to learn about Ramsdell and conflict minerals, go to http://underthehoodproductions.com/.

For information about campus programs open to the public, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Four students honored by Pennsylvania Communication Association

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:22:04 EST

Four Penn State Beaver senior communication majors were honored at the 72nd Annual Pennsylvania Communication Association Conference held last fall at Westminster College in New Wilmington.

Beaver alumnus Ted Froats, Jr., a senior at the time of the competition, and Trey Hudspeth won second place in the Undergraduate Research Competition for their paper �Questioning Fifteen Years of Research: A Study of the Effectiveness of Listening Styles Profile 16.�

In addition, Elizabeth Hain gave a poster presentation on �Intimate Partner Violence and Self-Verification Theory,� a paper she coauthored with Ashley Stanfield.

The papers were written for the Communication Research Projects class taught by John Chapin, professor of communications.

Froats, who also served as Chapin�s research assistant last year, and Stanfield received their baccalaureate degrees from Beaver last semester.

In addition, Chapin, Froats, and Hudspeth coauthored a paper on listening styles, �Who�s listening to victims?,� which was accepted for publication by the International Journal of Listening.

�Both papers had practical applications,� Chapin said. �Ted and Trey looked at how college students� listening styles adapt for different contexts. Liz and Ashley were able to survey domestic violence victims from the local women's center and determine the impact of abuse on self-esteem and how it may predict future relationships.

�It was great to see our students compete against their peers from other colleges and universities across the State,� Chapin noted. �As more of our graduates choose to enroll in master�s degree programs, it's important for them to see they are ready.�

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

Educators, therapists, counselors can earn graduate credits

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:51:37 EST

Alumni Society hosts events to raise scholarship funds

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:48:52 EST

The public is invited to attend two upcoming events sponsored by the Penn State Beaver Alumni Society. Event proceeds will benefit the society�s endowed scholarship at the Beaver campus.

A Bowl-a-Thon will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 24, at Baden Bowl, Baden. Participants are invited to bowl during selected two-hour time periods and can select as many time periods as they wish.

The Alumni Society�s 12th Annual Golf outing will be held Monday, Sept. 10, Seven Oaks Country Club, Brighton Township. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Entry fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, and silent and live auctions.

Registration is now underway for both events, and sponsorships at a variety of levels are available.
For more information, visit ttp://www.beaver.psu.edu/Alumni/alumevents.htm, or contact Diana Patterson, Beaver campus director of development and Alumni Society liaison, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: February 13-14, 2012

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:43:47 EST

Monday, Feb. 13
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 89, Geneva College 85

Tuesday, Feb. 14
Women�s basketball � Ohio University-Eastern 64, Penn State Beaver 55

For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or contact BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

KKK infiltrator will speak on �Klan-Destine Relationships�

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:50:53 EST

African American author and speaker Daryl Davis will present �Klan-Destine Relationships,� 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28 in the Student Union Building auditorium at Penn State Beaver. His presentation is free and open to the public and provides an overview of his book by the same name. Davis charts his experiences in infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan and offers a personal, real-life look at racism in the United Sates.

For more than a decade, Davis has had closer contact with members of the KKK than most white non-members and certainly most African Americans. His presentation includes stories of setting up surprise meetings with KKK leaders who were unaware of his race and attending Klan rallies.

On his journey to explore racism and gather information for his book, Davis eventually became the recipient of robes and hoods from Klan members who came to him to rescind their beliefs. Through his relationships, Davis believes he has come upon a successful method of forming friendships between sworn enemies.

His methods are controversial. Among some whites he has been deemed �politically incorrect� and called an �Uncle Tom� by some African Americans.

But Davis offers this challenge to his detractors: �I have Klan robes and hoods hanging in my closet, given to me voluntarily by members who have quit the Klan since coming to know me. That's what I've done to improve race relations. How many robes and hoods have you received as a result of your methods?�

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

Be a PSU Student for a Day at Penn State Beaver

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:20:07 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office is offering a free �Be a PSU Student for a Day� program for prospective students on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

The program allows high school students to spend the day as a college student on campus by attending classes, meeting with faculty, and dining with current students.

Registration is required. Contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, call 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Faculty member is featured speaker for Rotary Club

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:14:30 EST

LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice at Penn State Beaver, will be the featured guest speaker at the Beaver Rotary Club�s luncheon meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Wooden Angel, Bridgewater. McBride is also the program coordinator and internship supervisor for the program which is delivered jointly with Penn State New Kensington and Penn State Shenango.

McBride�s topic is �How to Avoid the Harms of Social Media.� He will discuss potential dangers of modern technology, including sharing personal information and photos on the Internet, Facebook, and Twitter, and will discuss texting, cyber bullying, cell phone use, and the importance of personal responsibility in protecting ourselves and others from misuse of social media.

McBride has more than 30 years of experience in criminal justice, and has been a state and federal law enforcement officer on several task forces involving sexual predators, violent crime, drugs, and the Internet.

In addition, he has served as a 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 consults as an expert in violent crime and death penalty cases.
McBride holds a master�s degree in sociology from Utah State University and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Weber State University.

He can be contacted at lwm13@psu.edu or 724-773-3866.

Dwivedi will launch Spring Faculty Speakers Series

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:04:47 EST

The Penn State Beaver Faculty Speakers Series will launch its spring program with a program by Neelam Dwivedi, instructor in information sciences and technology, Wednesday, Feb. 22. Her topic, �Sustaining the Innovative Edge,� will be presented from noon � 1 p.m., room 16, Student Union Building. The public is invited to attend.

Dwivedi will present her research findings from the fields of innovation and creativity that, when compiled, will help to form a path to assist individuals in finding a fulfilling career. The information is designed to help people identify and focus on their niche in life, channel their creativity, and discover innovations they can use in daily life.

Dwivedi 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. Contact her at nxd22@psu.edu or 724-773-3894.

Continuing Education is offering graduate class for educators

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:22:08 EST

The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education will offer �Counseling and Teaching Youth at Risk,� a three-credit graduate class for teachers and counselors, 5-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 1 through May 3 at Lincoln Junior-Senior High School, Ellwood City.

This course is designed to provide participants with an overview of information focused on counseling and teaching youth-at-risk. Emphasis will be placed on identifying youth-at-risk for depression, suicide, eating disorders, pregnancy, AIDS, use/or abuse of alcohol and drugs, homelessness, gang membership, difficulties related to sexual orientation, and several other at-risk behaviors.

This class is one of several graduate courses that make-up a Penn State Certificate of Counseling Youth at Risk. The course of study provides a solid base for teachers working with children, adolescents, families, and support staff who are dealing with critical family problems, addiction, depression, sexuality issues, and suicide. Professional counselors, school counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and early childhood educators will benefit from relevant course content.

This certificate consists of four core courses and one elective. A 15-credit post-baccalaureate certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of all course work. All courses of study satisfy ACT 48 requirements. Participants who enroll must have a bachelor�s degree, or higher, from an accredited institution.
For information or to register, contact the Continuing Education Office at beaverce@psu.edu or 724-773-3700.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: February 8-11, 2012

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:09:10 EST

Wednesday, Feb. 8
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 97, Penn State New Kensington 97-63
Women�s basketball � Salem International University 59, Penn State Beaver 40

Saturday, Feb. 11
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 89, Penn State Greater Allegheny 60
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 64, Penn State Greater Allegheny 52

For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or contact BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: Jan. 31 to Feb. 4

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:48:41 EST

Tuesday, Jan. 31
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 84, Penn State DuBois 58
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 87, Penn State DuBois 78

Saturday, Feb. 4
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 86, Penn State Fayette 79
Women�s basketball � Penn State Fayette 73, Penn State Beaver 52

For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or contact BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845

Campus employees retire with almost 50 years of combined service

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:37:03 EST

Two Penn State Beaver employees, with a combined total of almost 50 years of service, retired at the end of December 2011.

Ron Schwartz, police services supervisor, joined the campus in 1983, and Mary Ann Guy began working in the Office of Housing and Food Services in 1992.

Schwartz was responsible for the overall operation, management, and administration of campus law enforcement and safety services. Beaver has a full-time police force that works 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Prior to his arrival at Beaver, Schwartz served 12 years as an Allegheny County police officer and sergeant.

Guy was known for her skills in assisting with the set-up and implementation of both large and small catered and special events on campus. She worked in the Brodhead Bistro, the campus dining commons, and its service areas and cleaned as well as stocked serving ware and cookware.

"I worked with both Ron and Mary Ann in various capacities for many years," said Amy M. Krebs, director of campus and community relations. "They were absolutely devoted to their jobs and to the well-being of our campus, especially our students. Our campus community misses them, but we wish them well in this exciting new phase of their lives."

For information, contact Krebs at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

Controversial film 'Skin' provides unique look at apartheid

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:32:34 EST

The public is invited to attend a free screening of the controversial film �Skin� at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The film, which is part of the campus� Global Film Series, depicts a true story set in apartheid South Africa in the 1950s and 1960s.

The story of Sandra Laing, a black child born to white Afrikaners who are unaware of their black ancestry, is a thought-provoking look at prejudice. Sandra�s parents are rural shopkeepers serving the local black community, and they raise her as a white girl. However, at age 10, Sandra is driven out of white society. The film follows her 30-year journey from rejection to acceptance and betrayal to reconciliation as she struggles to define her place in a changing world.

Following the film, Cassandra Miller-Butterworth, assistant professor of biology and a native of South Africa, will give an informal presentation about apartheid, and audience members are invited to raise questions for discussion.

For information about the Global Film Series or �Skin,� contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of residence life and student activities, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Penn State Beaver Students Will Dance in THON

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:42:55 EST

Two Penn State Beaver students will dance in Penn State�s upcoming 46-hour Dance Marathon, known as THON, Feb. 17-19 at the Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State University Park. Freshman Angelique Matthews, Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), is from Cypress, California, and JJ (James) Figas of Beaver is a sophomore in the DUS program.

Prior to the event, Beaver students are soliciting support from the campus and community, and will continue canning at approved locations.

In addition, Beaver students will host a Blood Drive for THON, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Lodge of the Student Union Building. The public is invited to register to give blood, but walk-in appointments will also be accepted.

THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, raises funds and support for the fight against pediatric cancer. Proceeds benefit The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey�s Children�s Hospital. Funds are used to provide support for children with cancer and their families as well as research support to combat pediatric cancer.

For more information about Beaver students� fundraising efforts for THON or to become involved in the project, contact Robin Schreck, Beaver campus coordinator of student activities and residence life, at 724=773-3947.

Campus and community remember Joe Paterno

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:04:06 EST

Penn State Beaver students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered on campus Wednesday and Thursday to remember Joe Paterno.

On Wednesday evening Paterno was honored at the campus� annual Spirit Night in the gym. The women�s basketball team played Carlow University at 6 p.m., and the men�s game against Penn State New Kensington began at 8 p.m. Prior to the men�s game, however, spectators and student-athletes took time to listen to a tribute to Paterno�s life and legacy delivered by Dan Pinchot, director of enrollment. A moment of silence followed the presentation.

In addition, everyone attending Spirit Night was invited to sign a matted photo of Paterno.
A free, live broadcast of �A Memorial for Joe� was shown at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26 in the Student Union Building auditorium. The campus and the public were invited to view the broadcast which originated at the Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State University Park.

Throughout the afternoon, Paterno�s photo was displayed in the auditorium lobby for anyone wishing to sign it. Once all signatures are obtained, campus students will send the framed photo to Mrs. Sue Paterno and her family.

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

Public invited to attend free screening of �Skin�

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:59:10 EST

The public is invited to attend a free screening of �Skin,� 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The film, which is part of the campus� Global Film Series, depicts a true story set in apartheid South Africa in the 1950s and 1960s.

Sandra Laing is a black child born in the 1950s to white Afrikaners who are unaware of their black ancestry. Her parents are rural shopkeepers serving the local black community and raise their child as a white girl. However, at age 10, Sandra is driven out of white society. The film follows her 30-year journey from rejection to acceptance and betrayal to reconciliation as she struggles to define her place in a changing world.

Following the film, Dr. Cassandra Miller-Butterworth will give an informal presentation about apartheid and South Africa and audience members will be invited to open questions for discussion. Miller-Butterworth, assistant professor of biology at Beaver campus, is a native of South Africa.

For information about the Global Film Series, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of residence life and student activities, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Public invited to attend free presentation of slam poetry

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:06:40 EST

The public is invited to attend a free presentation of slam poetry later this spring. Joaquin Zihuatanejo and Natasha Carrizosa will present �Fire and Rain� at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 15, in the Student Union Building auditorium.
Slam poetry allows poets to perform original work, individually or as part of a team. Manner of presentation and enthusiasm are important as well as content of the work.

In their poetry, the duo captures their dual heritage while seeking to educate, enlighten, and entertain. Born of mestizo, or mixed blood, Joaquin and Natasha have fallen victim to the question, "What are you?" Their poems aim to answer that question by giving identity and voice to those born of two cultures as different as "Fire and Rain."

Zihuatanejo is the No. 1 ranked slam poet in the world as well as an award-winning teacher, and Carrizosa is the current Slam Champion of the Austin International Poetry Festival. Both performers have shared the stage with a variety of poets and performers, including Maya Angelou, Billy Collins, Alicia Keys and Erykah Badu.

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

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: January 23-28, 2012

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:06:30 EST

Monday, Jan. 23
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 107, Penn State Fayette 84
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 74, Penn State Fayette 68

Wednesday, Jan. 25
Men�s basketball - Penn State Beaver 92, Penn State New Kensington 72
Women�s basketball � Carlow University 67, Penn State Beaver 56

Saturday, Jan. 28
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 84, Penn State York 75
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 72, Penn State York 37

Anderson Receives Penn State Beaver Outstanding Alumnus Award

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:00:53 EST

David D. Anderson is the recipient of the 2011 Penn State Beaver Outstanding Alumnus Award. The award recognizes Beaver alumni who have distinguished themselves through career achievements as well as campus and community involvement. Beaver Chancellor Gary Keefer presented the award to Anderson at the January 25 dinner meeting of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board.

Anderson is the manager of International Commercial Development for Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, one of the world�s largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. He attended Penn State Beaver from 1975 to 1977 and graduated from Penn State University Park with a degree in accounting in 1979.

Anderson has more than 30 years of commercial experience in the petroleum industry. He began his career as a joint venture auditor for Marathon Oil Company. Four years later, he joined Marathon�s Natural Gas Division where he was responsible for spot and long-term gas sales, gas purchases, commercial aspects of gas processing, and commercial responsibilities related to major project work.

In 1987 Anderson was hired by the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in the Gas Marketing Department. For the last twelve years, he has led Anadarko�s international commercial development efforts, a position which has led to negotiating with foreign governments for production sharing contracts, gas sales agreements, fiscal relief amendments, and various other commercial-related activities.

He is also involved in evaluating and implementing Anadarko�s initial involvement in liquefied natural gas and manages the commercial development aspects of Anadarko�s existing and future international and Alaskan activities.

Anderson and his wife, Lynne, are active in their local community. They are residents of Montgomery, Texas, and were involved in the creation and implementation of the Interfaith Hospitality Network Family Promise in North Houston which provides meals, shelter, and fellowship for families that are temporarily homeless.

The couple has also volunteered in various capacities at Northwest Assistance Ministries, a non-profit social services outreach facility. In addition, they work with their church to help repair homes owned by lower income families.

To honor Anderson�s parents� emphasis on higher education for him and his siblings, Anderson and his wife recently established The David G. and Ruth I. Anderson Endowed Scholarship at Beaver campus.

The Andersons have two daughters, Kelly and Kerri.

Penn State Beaver Will Honor Paterno;Campus Will Broadcast Live Memorial Service

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:19:26 EST

Penn State Beaver will pay tribute to the late Joe Paterno on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 26. The public is invited to attend both events.

On Wednesday, the campus will host Spirit Night in the gym. Attendees will be invited to sign a photo of Paterno which will be framed and sent to the Paterno family.

At 6 p.m., the Beaver women�s basketball team will host Carlow University, and at 8 p.m., the men�s team will take on Penn State New Kensington.

Prior to the men�s game, Dan Pinchot, Beaver�s director of enrollment, will provide remarks about Paterno. The brief presentation will be followed by a moment of silence.

On Thursday at 2 p.m., Beaver campus will broadcast the University�s live memorial service for Paterno. The broadcast will be held in Beaver�s Student Union Building auditorium. Seating is limited. Auditorium doors will open at 1:30 p.m., and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

In addition, Penn State�s live memorial service on Thursday can be viewed online on the Big Ten Network or at http://btn.com/.

Spring Faculty Speakers Series is announced

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:16:18 EST

The Penn State Beaver Faculty Speakers Series will launch its spring program with a presentation by Neelam Dwivedi, instructor in information sciences and technology, Wednesday, Feb. 22. Her topic will be �Sustaining the Innovative Edge.� LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice, will present �How to Avoid the Harms of Social Media,� Wednesday, March 14. Both programs are free and open to the public and will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in room 16, Student Union Building.

Dwivedi will present research findings from the fields of innovation and creativity that, when compiled, will help to form a path to assist individuals in finding a fulfilling career. The information will help people identify and focus on their niche in life, channel their creativity, and discover innovations they can use.

Mc Bride serves as program coordinator and internship supervisor for the Administration of Justice program at Beaver campus as well as Penn State New Kensington and Penn State Shenango. He will discuss the potential dangers of modern technology and social media, including sharing personal information and photos on the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, texting, cyber bullying, and cell phone use. He will also discuss the importance of personal responsibility in protecting ourselves and others with the proper use of social media.

Dwivedi 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.

He holds a master�s degree in sociology from Utah State University and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Weber State University.

For more information, Dwivedi can be contacted at nxd22@psu.edu or 724-773-3894, and McBride can be reached at lwm13@psu.edu or 724-773-3866.

Public invited to participate in Alumni Society Bowl-a-Thon

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:11:11 EST

The Penn State Beaver Alumni Society invites the public to participate in its first Bowl-a-Thon, Saturday, March 24, at Baden Bowl, Baden. Proceeds from the event will benefit Beaver campus students.

Twenty-four lanes and four two-hour time slots are open from noon to 6 p.m. Cost for an individual bowler is $20, and the cost for six bowlers is $120. Price includes snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. After registration, participants will receive an email confirmation for a specific bowling time(s).

In addition, sponsorship opportunities are available. A Blue and White Sponsor is $25, and a Pin Rake Sponsor is $50. A gift basket auction and a 50/50 drawing will be held. Winners do not need to be present.

To register or to obtain more information, contact Mona DeLisio, external relations assistant, Beaver campus Development Office, mad25@psu.edu or 724-773-3817.

Public is invited to attend Penn State President�s Concert

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:06:48 EST

The public is invited to attend the sixth annual Penn State President�s Concert, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Pittsburgh�s Heinz Hall. The event will feature the Penn State Glee Club, Opera Theatre, and the Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening will be hosted by President Rod Erickson and sponsored by the Penn State Alumni Association in partnership with the School of Music.

The Alumni Association will host a reception from 6:00�7:30 p.m. at the Regency Room in Heinz Hall. Alumni and friends can enjoy hors d�oeuvres, a cash bar, and socializing.

Admission to the reception and concert is $50 for Alumni Association members and $60 for non-members. To register, visit www.alumni.psu.edu/events, or call the Alumni Association at 1-800-546-LION (5466), option 4.

Ticket prices for the concert only are $15 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased by visiting http://pittsburghsymphony.org or calling 412-392-4900.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: January 18-21, 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:02:17 EST

Wednesday, Jan. 18
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 87, Penn State Greater Allegheny 77
Women�s basketball � Penn State Greater Allegheny 56, Penn State Beaver 55

Friday, Jan. 20
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 81, Penn State Brandywine 67
Women�s basketball � Penn State Brandywine 61, Penn State Beaver 56

Saturday, Jan. 21
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 83, Penn State Mont Alto 57
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 88, Penn State Mont Alto 29

Beaver students continue tradition of community outreach on MLK holiday

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:24:33 EST

Penn State Beaver students continued their tradition of taking �A Day On, Not a Day Off,� as they joined with students from other western Penn State campuses to conduct community services projects on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 16. The day is a holiday for Penn State students, but many of them will be working in outreach projects throughout the region.

Every year a variety of students from Penn State�s western campuses come together 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.

Additional Beaver campus students will work locally at community outreach centers, including Beaver County Habitat for Humanity; the Center for Hope in Ambridge which offers a food and clothing bank, literacy services, and life skills training; and Uncommon Grounds in Aliquippa which was established with support from Church Army U.S.A. and area Episcopalian churches. The group hopes to heal and reconnect with areas residents by offering food, conversation, church youth events, art exhibits, musical performances, and a variety of other activities, including a ministry that works with incarcerated women in Aliquippa.

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

Student events are underway to raise funds for THON

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:18:09 EST

This week Penn State Beaver students will continue fundraising efforts for Penn State THON, an annual, two-day dance marathon that will be held February 17-19 at the Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State University Park.

Beaver students are soliciting support from the campus community and will be canning during the upcoming weekends. Canning is the process where students are stationed at public venues, such as intersections and large store entrances, in order to ask for donations for THON.

In addition, Beaver students will host a Blood Drive for THON, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Lodge of the Student Union Building. The public is invited to register to give blood, but walk-in appointments will also be accepted.

THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, provides raises funds and support for the fight against pediatric cancer. Proceeds benefit The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey�s Children�s Hospital. Funds are used to provide support for children with cancer and their families as well as research support to combat pediatric cancer. To date the project has raised more than $78 million.

For more information about Beaver students� fundraising efforts for THON or to become involved in the project, contact Lydia Moon at ljm5207@psu.edu. Moon, a sophomore major in health and human development, is the chair of the Penn State Beaver 2012 THON Committee.

Admissions Office will host free events in February

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:09:07 EST

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will host a series of free events in February that are free and open to prospective students and their families.

An Application Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, and a Financial Aid Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Admissions Office, Student Union Building. The Be a PSU Student for a Day program will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Participants in the Application Workshop can complete a Penn State application and, if apply to Beaver campus, may receive an acceptance decision on the spot. The $50 application fee will be waived for those listing Beaver as their first choice campus. Applicants must bring their official high school transcripts, and campus tours will be provided.

The Financial Aid Workshop will introduce parents and students to the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) and will help participants learn how to navigate around potential financial pitfalls while financing a college education.

The Be a PSU Student for a Day program allows high school students to spend the day as a college student on campus by attending classes, meeting with faculty, and dining with current students.

Registration is required for the Student for a Day program and is encouraged for the other programs. To register or obtain more information, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu, call 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Public invited to attend free comedy show on January 24

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:04:10 EST

Penn State Beaver will present a live comedy show presented by Inside Joke Films, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the auditorium of the Student Union Building. The program is free and open to the public.

Inside Joke Films: Live! is comprised of Jonathan Braylock and Ramy Youssef, friends who met in high school and have been performing together for more than a year. The young duo combines cleverness and humor with high energy to bring a colorful perspective to the world of sketch comedy. With witty dialogue, physical comedy, and the occasional rap song, Braylock and Youssef fuse live sketches and video to create a fun, fast-paced show that is uniquely their own.

The duo was a finalist at SketchProv 2010 at The People�s Improv Theater, Judge�s and Audience Choice for Best Sketch Group at SnubFest 2010 in Chicago, and was a back-to-back Backyard Brawl Champion at the Upright Citizen�s Brigade in New York.

The program is sponsored by the Beaver Office of Student Activities. For more information, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of residence life and student activities, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or visit http://www.insidejokefilms.com/index.html.

Campus will host Spirit Night on January 25

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:00:56 EST

The Penn State Beaver Athletic Department will host a Spirit Night in celebration of varsity athletics in the campus gym. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. when the Lady Lions take on the Carlow University Celtics, and the Lions will go up against Penn State New Kensington at 8 p.m.

Giveaways and refreshments will be available and other activities will take place throughout the evening.

For information about Spirit Night, contact B.J. Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845, or visit www.psubeaverathletics.com.

Slam poetry will be featured on campus in March

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:57:34 EST

Slam poetry comes to Penn State Beaver when Joaquin Zihuatanejo and Natasha Carrizosa present �Fire and Rain,� 7 p.m., Thursday, March 15 in the auditorium of the Student Union Building. The program is free and open to the public.
Slam poetry is a venue for poets to perform original work, individually or as part of a team. Manner of presentation and enthusiasm are important as well as content of the work.

In their poetry, the duo captures their dual heritage while seeking to educate, enlighten, and entertain. Born of mestizo, or mixed blood, Joaquin and Natasha have fallen victim to the question,�What are you?� Their poems aim to answer that question by giving identity and voice to those born of two cultures as different as Fire and Rain.

Zihuatanejo is the number one ranked slam poet in the world as well as an award-winning teacher, and Carrizosa is the current Slam Champion of the Austin International Poetry Festival. Both performers have shared the stage with a variety of poets and performers, including Maya Angelou, Billy Collins, Alicia Keys, and Erykah Badu.

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

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: January 11-14, 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:51:13 EST

Wednesday, Jan. 11
Women�s basketball � Ohio University Eastern Campus 89, Penn State Beaver 65

Friday, Jan. 13
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 85, Penn State Hazleton 59
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 60, Penn State Hazleton 30

Saturday, Jan. 14
Men�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 98, Penn State Leheigh Valley 83

For continuous updates and game scores, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826; BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845, or visit www.psubeaverathletics.com.

Campus announces faculty and staff appointments

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:16:17 EST

Penn State Beaver announced four faculty and staff appointments effective immediately.

Ana Beatriz Ar�as da Luz Fontes was named assistant professor of psychology, and Tiffany L. MacQuarrie was appointed instructor in English. Barbara Jean Bertges has been named assistant athletic director, and Anthony W. Budris is the new police services supervisor.

Ar#as da Luz Fontes� primary research areas include psycholinguistics and cognition, and she will deliver psychology courses that include learning and cognition. She holds a doctorate and a master�s degree in psychology and a bachelor�s degree in communications from The University of Texas at El Paso. She received a postdoctoral CAPES fellowship to the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.

MacQuarrie has been an adjunct instructor in English at Beaver campus since 2005 and has taught a variety of courses, including developmental English, rhetoric and composition, business writing, and technical writing. In addition, she has served as an English specialist for the Beaver campus Center for Academic Achievement; an adjunct instructor in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Department at the Community College of Beaver County, and a counselor for the Robert Morris University Department of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs.

MacQuarrie holds a master�s degree in communication and information systems from Robert Morris University, a master�s degree in student personnel from Slippery Rock University, and a bachelor�s degree in political science from Penn State.

Bertges will coordinate and manage programs, services, and events offered through the Athletics, Intramural, and Recreation Sports (AIRS) Program. She will also serve as head coach of the women�s volleyball team. Previously, she worked as an anesthesia technician at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh, a public relations intern at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, and intramural coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (UPG). In addition, she was assistant volleyball coach at Aquinas Academy in Greensburg and was a member of the Pittsburgh Passion Women�s Football team, the UPG softball team, and the UPG women�s volleyball team.

Bertges holds a master�s degree in sports management from California University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor�s degree in communication and rhetoric from the University of Pittsburgh.

Budris has been a police services officer at Beaver campus since 2009 and held the same position at Penn State Mont Alto from 2004 to 2009. In addition, he served as an armed response team member for Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. at Shippingport in 2004. He attended Beaver campus, received his bachelor�s degree in history from Penn State, and graduated from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police Academy. He is currently enrolled in the master�s of education program offered at Beaver campus in conjunction with Penn State Harrisburg.

Budris holds a variety of certifications, including Pennsylvania Act 120, first aid, AED, CPR, Department of Homeland Security drug Law Enforcement School, and the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

Ar#as da Luz Fontes can be contacted through the Office of Academic Affairs at djm5@psu.edu or 724-773-3571, MacQuarrie can be reached at tls7@psu.edu or 724-773-3881, Bertges can be contacted at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845, and Budris can be contacted in the Police Services Office, 724-773-3840.

United Way Committee exceeds $5,000 goal

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:05:41 EST

The 2011 Penn State Beaver United Way Committee raised $5,100 last fall, exceeding its original goal of $5,000 for the United Way of Beaver County.

Funds were raised through a variety of on-campus events, including a silent auction and luncheon open to full and part-time faculty and staff, dress down days, and individual solicitations.

Committee co-chairs were Jennie Ward, staff assistant, Registrar and Division of Undergraduate Studies; Cindy Platz, staff assistant, Office of Finance and Business; 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, Offices of the Chancellor, Campus and Community Relations, and Brodhead Cultural Center; Claudia Tanaskovic, instructor in chemistry, and Beth Theobald, reference librarian.

For information about the United Way Committee, contact Ward at juw7@psu.edu or 724-773-3789 or Platz at cap9@psu.edu or 724-773-3546.

Alumni conduct most successful children�s gift drive to date

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:57:17 EST

In 2011 the Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association conducted its most successful children�s holiday gift drive to date by gathering gifts for a record 129 children who are clients of Beaver County Children and Youth Services (CYS). The chapter and CYS have partnered for 18 years to solicit gifts from the community for children who might have few or no gifts during the holidays.

Participants can make a cash donation, which enables Alumni Chapter members to buy gifts for the children, or participants can purchase and wrap the gifts themselves, then give them to the chapter members for delivery to CYS. More than $1,000 was raised for this most recent gift drive.

�In December, more than 129 children were served thanks to the generosity of our chapter members and friends and campus faculty, staff, and students,� said Roseann Simoni, an alumna of Beaver and Penn State University Park and chair of the 2011 gift drive project.

For information about the Alumni Chapter or the 2012 gift drive, contact the Penn State Beaver Office of Campus and Community Relations, 724-773-3816, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Campus announces spring schedule

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:53:35 EST

Classes for the spring semester at Penn State Beaver begin Monday, Jan. 9. In honor of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 16, no classes will be held but the campus will conduct regular operating hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Spring break will be held March 5 through 10, and classes will end Friday, April 27. Final exams will be held Monday through Friday, April 30 through May 4, and commencement will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 4.

For information about the spring semester schedule, contact the Registrar�s Office at juw7@psu.edu or 724-773-3789.

Penn State Beaver Sports Scoreboard: December 17, 2011 � January 8, 2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:47:51 EST

Saturday, Dec. 17
Men�s basketball � Central Penn College 97, Penn State Beaver 96
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver 90, Central Penn College 64

Wednesday, Jan. 4
Men�s basketball - Fairmont State University 115, Penn State Beaver 69

Thursday, Jan. 5
Women�s basketball � Penn State Beaver v. Virginia University of Lynchburg � Cancelled

Saturday, Jan. 7
Men�s basketball - Penn State Beaver 64, Grove City College 62

Sunday, Jan. 8
Women�s basketball - Salem International University 77, Penn State Beaver 45

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