A new gallery exhibit will showcase the artistic talents of faculty and staff who teach at the campus. "The Art Behind the Instruction: Artists who Teach at Penn State Lehigh Valley" runs from January 10-February 19, 2011, and will open with a reception in the gallery from 5-7 p.m. on January 20. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public.

"This new exhibit uncovers the creativity that spans academic disciplines beyond the traditional arts," says Ann Lalik, gallery director. "Art instructors are featured, but we also included the passions and expressions from professors of psychology, biology, and information technology and administrators."

The exhibition will include drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry, and photography by Greta Brubaker, Ron DeLong, Glen Hansen, Jeanine Hill, Kevin Kelley, Ann Lalik, Jacqueline McLaughlin, Kate Morgan, and Ann Williams.

Two of the featured artists are new instructors at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Glen Hansen is a New York artist who is represented by the Fischbach Gallery in New York City.  His work is owned by many prominent public collections in New York such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nassau County Museum of Art, Neuberger Museum of Art, Citibank/Citigroup, and many more. Jeanine Hill will be teaching a ceramics course at Penn State Lehigh Valley.  This is the first time this course will be taught at the Lehigh Valley Campus. Hill lives and teaches in the Philadelphia and Delaware areas where she also exhibits her work.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery is located on the third floor of the campus at 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, and it is open Monday-Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information, please contact Ann Lalik at (610) 285-5261 or e-mail aal13@psu.edu.

The program offers information to local high school juniors and seniors considering applying to Penn State. Hear about the options and opportunities at Penn State, speak with faculty, and interact with students, staff, and alumni. Participants can also attend a Financial Aid Q&A session.

To register, call 610-285-5000. Penn State Lehigh Valley is located at 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA 18034.

For more information, please contact Jessica Kirkwood via e-mail at jlk296@psu.edu or by calling (610) 285-5002.

WHAT:            Financial Aid Workshops: Learn how to complete the 2011-2012 Free

                       Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and ask questions about

                       student aid.

WHEN:            January 13, 2011, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

                        OR

                        January 18, 2011, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

                        (Snow date is January 22, from 10 a.m.-noon)

WHERE:           Penn State Lehigh Valley

                        2809 Saucon Valley Road

                        Center Valley, PA 18034

RSVP:              Seating is limited.  Reserve a space by January 11, 2011,

                        by calling 610-285-5000.

Tennis: Sam Green (All-Conference) and Zach Felan (Honorable Mention)

Cross Country: Kadi Herman (All-Conference) and Kalki Sharma (All-Conference)

For more information, please contact Rich Fatzinger, coordinator of athletics, (610) 285-5216.

The Penn State Lehigh Valley CHANCE program (Connecting Humans and Nature through Conservation Experiences) has announced the winners of its second annual CHANCE Idol competition. The Green Sierra Club of State College Area High School, under the advising and mentorship of science teacher Susan Braun, claimed the top prize for their video, "Deforestation," and environmental project. The $2,000 check was presented to the students and their school during an assembly on November 18, 2010, in the State College Area High School South auditorium.

The CHANCE Idol competition is a yearly contest that challenges Pennsylvania high school students to showcase their environmental and musical skills by writing their own environmentally-related words to a favorite song; videotaping their group performing the new song; then uploading the video to YouTube for judging. Entrants also have to submit an environmental project that would use the prize money to make their school community more sustainable. Judges, who represent non-governmental and governmental agencies, and business and academic institutions across Pennsylvania, select the top three entries on the following criteria: clarity of environmental message, creativity, production quality, and chosen environmental project.

During the assembly, the winners showcased their video to the student body and administration. In addition, Richard B. Alley, Ph.D, Nobel laureate and Evan Pugh Professor in the Department of Geosciences, and Earth and Environmental Systems Institute at Penn State, gave a formal presentation on his international work on global warming and performed his YouTube hit song, "Rollin’ to the Future." The $2,000 check was presented to former president of the State College Area High School Green Sierra Club, Sara Mueller, who is presently a Schreyer student at Penn State University Park studying environmental science.

The top winning entry, “Deforestation,” was based on the song “Thriller” by Michael Jackson. The students’ creative lyrics and video footage sent a clear environmental message about the effects of deforestation on the globe. Also, the judges were impressed by the students’ effort in performing the choreography from this classic music video.

The Green Sierra Coalition will use the award money for their environmental project, building a Living Wall. Also called a green wall or vertical garden, a Living Wall is a wall, or a portion of a wall, that is covered in vegetation. The judges agreed that this environment project would have many benefits to the school community and the environment. A Living Wall will purify and oxygenate the air, regulate humidity and temperature, make students more aware of the environment, and accomplish all this in an efficient use of space. The group anticipates installing one wall in each of their two campus buildings, and placing them in central locations to help the student body feel connected to the environment.

The idea for the competition came from the success of Alley's environmentally-focused YouTube music videos, which have been featured in media outlets including The New York Times. Alley has participated in the CHANCE program as a collaborator with Jacqueline McLaughlin, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Penn State Lehigh Valley and developer and director of CHANCE.

CHANCE(Connecting Humans And Nature through Conservation Experiences) is a coordinated effort and partnership between Penn State Lehigh Valley and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Through international field courses and online modules, participants engage in inquiry-based research opportunities and conservation efforts that allow them to better understand global environmental issues. Participants also gain the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed for a more sophisticated comprehension of the causes, connections, and consequences of global environmental destruction. 

Classes will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus in Center Valley on the following Saturdays: January 29, February 5, 19, 26, March 12, 19, 26, and April 9, 16, and 30.

 
The course includes six extensive modules that correspond to the six functional areas as defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute:  strategic management; workforce planning and employment; human resource development; compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; and occupational health, safety, and security.
 
The course fee of $1095 includes all learning materials, software, and interactive instruction.  For additional information about the program, call 610-285-5066 or visit the Web site at http://www.lv.psu.edu/CE/28194.htm.

Project Management Certificate Program

About: This program consists of four courses that must be taken in sequential order and includes a project that is carried through each course. The courses include: Project Initiation and Planning; Project Scheduling and Integration; Project Costing and Control; and Project Risk and Change Management.

Dates: Two options – choose Thursdays or Saturdays beginning January 13. For a list of all dates, contact Diane McAloon at 610-285-4059 or log on to www.lv.psu.edu/CE/28282.htm.

Time: Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Rd., Center Valley, PA 18034.

Fee: $499/course

Section One (includes both verbal and math) will be held from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, and March 5. Fee: $199

Section 2 (verbal) will be held from 6-8 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, January 24, 26, 31, and February 2, 7, 9. Fee: $99

Section 3 (math) will be held from 6-8 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, February 14, 16, 23, 28, and March 2 and 7 (no class on President's Day). Fee: $99.

The courses will be held at the campus in Center Valley and the fees include the cost of materials.

For more information, or to register, contact Diane McAloon at 610-841-4059 or e-mail dlewis@psu.edu. You can also visit www.lv.psu.edu/CE/28395.htm?cn21D for details about the review courses and registration.

Tai-Yin Huang, associate professor of physics at Penn State Lehigh Valley, will present a talk on "Atmospheric Airglow" at the next Faculty Forum lecture at 12:30 p.m. on December 9 in room 302 at the campus in Center Valley. This lecture is free and open to the public.

Huang will discuss airglow intensity variations under three rather different situations – gravity waves, lightning, and global warming. These studies were conducted during her sabbatical at the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan in 2009-2010.

"Atmospheric airglow has been known to be very sensitive to the change of the environment. A change in the gas concentrations or temperature can oftentimes cause a detectable change in the brightness of airglow intensity," said Huang.

During the first year at Penn State, all students are required to take a for-credit course that serves as an introduction not only to the University, but also to skills for learning and resources available to them. As part of the fall semester course, students were asked to choose from one of three books to read and reflect on during common reading sessions. The assignment culminates with a final project presented in multiple formats – audio, visual, and interactive.

In this exhibition, visitors can: see the visual interpretations of personal triumph from a life of poverty and mental illness by the readers of "The Glass Castle," by Jeannette Walls (Scribner, 2005); listen to the personal interviews conducted by the students who chose the StoryCorps-based "Listening is an Act of Love," by Dave Isay (The Penguin Press HC, 2007); and interact with digital posters representing the plight of refugees from the readers of "Outcasts United," by Warren St. John (Spiegel and Grau, 2009).

Godbey and Krajsa worked with the students in developing and exploring business and organizational models.

"It is great having the opportunity to work with these young leaders, listening to their ideas and dreams, and supporting them," said Krajsa. "I was impressed with their passion to improve themselves along with their compassion for others who need help."

Godbey, who is also on the board of Charter Partners, said that the students really respond to opportunities to identify and own problems, and to pursue them through teamwork. "Collaboration is an absolutely essential skill for the global creative economy. That these kids get to choose the focus of their work gives them a sense of autonomy and purpose."

Ferdinand Surita, adviser to the Latino Leadership Club, praised the event for giving students "the opportunity to dream with their eyes wide open about the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurial leadership and innovation, and to visualize themselves in leadership roles."

As a result of this event, Penn State Lehigh Valley is working with the Latino Leadership Club at William Allen, and possibly their counterpart organizations at other high schools, to schedule a visit to the campus in Center Valley to attend classes and meet with Penn State students and faculty.

Surita stressed the importance of making connections with community groups such as Charter Partners and institutions like Penn State. "My kids need encouragement and opportunities to show what they can do. And they can do a lot!"

Charter Partners Institute is a nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurship and leadership and often hosts events for high school students to learn about these concepts.

For more information, please contact University Relations at (610) 285-5067 or e-mail aag18@psu.edu.

Peter Behrens, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker for the next Faculty Lecture Series event at 1 p.m. on November 17 in room 302 at the campus in Center Valley. Behrens, an assistant professor of psychology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, will present "Psychology Takes to the Airwaves: Feminine and Feminist Voices."

"The early days of radio in America were not without the voice of women. Research into the daily broadcast schedules shows psychological topics by women, although they never gained much notoriety," says Behrens. "This presentation chronicles the radio careers of two women with markedly different psychological perspectives: Estelle Reilly and Grace Abbott."

For more than 38 years, Peter Behrens has worked with administration and faculty to bring psychology to Penn State Lehigh Valley students. For many of his early years, he also served as a career counselor and admissions officer and got to know the personal and career concerns that students bring to higher education. Behrens serves as the program coordinator for Penn State Lehigh Valley’s four-year psychology degree program. He teaches a variety of advanced courses, including Learning, Personality, Research Methods, and Abnormal Psychology. The author of many book chapters and professional articles on topics in the history of psychology, his current research projects include the completion of an analysis of the published works of Otto Klemm (1884-1939), a German psychologist who contributed significantly to applied psychology, and several projects exploring aspects of the history of radio psychology from its early days in the late 1920s through the Depression Era.

Tom Donohue created Who’s Positive after he found out he was HIV positive in October 2003. He stood up and spoke unexpectedly at a World AIDS Day event at Penn State University, where he was a student. Tired of keeping his secret, he wanted to reach out to his peers and bring HIV to the forefront.

The Metamorphosis Performing Company will present “Strange Like Me,” an interactive performance that brings race, diversity, equality, and acceptance to center stage. Metamorphosis creates interactive theater and illustrates and communicates concepts and shows how to resolve conflict. The interactive format for their programs allows the audience to gain perspective about the complexities of communication through observation, questioning the characters, and discussion with the moderator.

For more information, please contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

For more information, please contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

Ron G, the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities’ 2010 College Comic of the Year, will perform at 1 p.m. on November 10 in room 135 at the campus in Center Valley.

Ron G, who describes his comedy as "high energy and clever with an urban flare," graduated with a dual degree in finance and management from the University of South Carolina. But he quickly decided he didn't fit into the corporate world, and at his cousin's urging got up on stage for the first time in Atlanta, Ga., and got booed severely. He calls that "the best and worst day of my life - the day I fell in love with comedy." He has been performing ever since at clubs, colleges, churches, and corporate events across the country, entertaining people while staying true to his commitment to clean humor. His performance presents down to earth humor and funny characters.

Ron G began his stand up career in Atlanta, GA, and was crowned 1st place winner of the 2005 Sierra Mist Late Night Laff Off.  After moving to Los Angeles to further his career as a comedian and actor, he was a finalist on the hit TV show Bill Bellamy's "Who's Got Jokes" and was also a finalist on the most recent season of NBC's Last Comic Standing. On his very first commercial audition, he booked a gig as national Spokesperson for Checker's & Rally's Restaurants.  Having Martin Lawrence tell him he was funny is one of Ron G's career highlights so far, and after receiving his first standing ovation only eight months in the game, he knew he had found his calling.

Ron G says, "I want to represent the new generation of comedians that get overlooked. I'd like to show the world the new generation is just as funny, clever, and talented.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

Seating is limited for this event. Those interested in attending are asked to sign up in room 214.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

For more information, contact University Relations at (610) 285-5067.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

The campus community is asked to donate turkey, stuffing, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, rolls, pumpkin pie, and juice.

Visit the Student Affairs office in room 214 for more information or to drop off donations.

Contact Jessica Kirkwood by e-mail at jlk296@psu.edu for more information or to submit a cover letter and résumé.

Penn State’s 2010-2011 Poet Laureate, Dr. Robin Becker, will give a public reading from 1:00-1:45 p.m. on Friday, October 29 in the second floor student lounge at the campus in Center Valley. This event is free and open to the public.

Becker, a professor of English and women’s studies in the College of the Liberal Arts and a nationally acclaimed poet, is the third Penn State laureate, succeeding Anthony T. Leach, associate professor of music and music education, and inaugural laureate Kim Cook, professor of music in cello, both in Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture.

The Penn State laureate is a full-time University faculty member in the humanities or fine arts who is assigned half-time for one academic year to bring an enhanced level of social, cultural, artistic and human perspective and awareness to a broad array of audiences. The laureate will be a highly visible representative of Penn State who will appear regularly at events University-wide and throughout the Commonwealth at community and statewide events.

"As the 2010-2011 Penn State laureate, I will initiate activities that engage students, alumni and others in the deep pleasures of poetry -- language crafted and shaped from words, the 'ordinary' material we all use every day," said Becker. "Through readings and discussions, I'll present poems by myself and others, exploring how and why poems move us. Working with new technologies, I hope to combine 'virtual' activities with campus visits throughout the state."

A member of Penn State's faculty since 1994, Becker has published seven books of poetry and has been a highly sought contributor, judge, reviewer, and critic in the field of poetry for nearly two decades. She has logged more than 125 speaking engagements across the United States, including readings of her work at numerous universities and venues including the National Arts Club and the New York Public Library. Becker has received many awards for her work, including the 1997 Lambda Literary Award in Lesbian Poetry for her book of poems titled "All-American Girl." From Prairie Schooner magazine, she received the 2010 Glenna Luschi Award for Excellence in Writing for 10 poems published in that journal.

In addition, she has been active in service to Penn State, her college, and department, and in 2000 was honored with the University's George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Becker graduated from Boston University with undergraduate and master's degrees in English and creative writing–poetry, respectively. She began her faculty career in the Writing Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In spring 1992, she served as a visiting professor of English at Kent State University. She was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in creative writing in 1989, a 1995-96 fellowship by the Mary Ingraham Bunting Institute of Radcliffe College, and a 2000-01 fellowship as the William Steeple Davis Artist-in-Residence in Orient, N.Y. In addition, she has had residencies at artist colonies including The MacDowell Colony, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, the Ucross Foundation, and the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico.

Becker's first book of poetry, "Personal Effects," was published in 1979; her subsequent published collections include "Giacometti's Dog," "All-American Girl," "The Horse Fair" and, most recently, in 2006, "Domain of Perfect Affection," all published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. The Frick Art and Historical Center published "Venetian Blue," a chapbook of Becker’s poems about the visual arts.

She is a contributing editor to Ploughshares magazine and The Women’s Review of Books, where she also serves as poetry editor and writes a column on the national poetry scene called "Field Notes." Her book reviews and poetry often appear in prestigious national literary journals, including Prairie Schooner, the Georgia Review, the Kenyon Review and Poetry magazine. Becker has been featured twice on the cover of The American Poetry Review.

For more information, contact Career Services at (610) 285-5002 or e-mail jlk296@psu.edu.

Pizza with a Professional

November 1, 1-2 p.m. in room 207

This program will give students the opportunity to network with companies and professionals and ask questions in a casual setting over a pizza lunch. The November program is being held in conjunction with the Pre-Health club and will include speakers from Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Student Affairs department.

Employer Spotlight: PPL

November 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Centre Hall

PPL will host an information table to discuss various co-op and employment opportunities with students.

For more information, contact Career Services at (610) 285-5002 or e-mail jlk296@psu.edu.

Douglas Hochstetler, Ph.D., associate professor of kinesiology, at Penn State Lehigh Valley, will be the featured speaker for the next Faculty Forum presentation at 1:15 p.m. on November 3 in room 219 at the campus in Center Valley. This lecture is free and open to the public.

Hochstetler will present "Coaching Philosophies and Iowa Farmers: Philosophical and Historical Research in Kinesiology," and will discuss his recent sabbatical during which he examined the nature of coaching philosophies with respect to a variety of factors. These factors include the individual coach’s experiential perspective and process, the extent to which these belief systems approach certainty, and the fruitfulness of a coaching philosophy overall. 

For more information, contact University Relations at 610-285-5018 or e-mail dmh6@psu.edu.

Michael Katzman, M.D., professor of medicine (infectious diseases) and microbiology and immunology at Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, will be the featured speaker for the October Faculty Invitational Lecture Series at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Katzman will present "Retroviral Integrase" at 12:30 p.m. on October 26 in room 302 at the campus in Center Valley. This lecture is free and open to the public.

During the lecture, Dr. Katzman will discuss his lab’s research into the mechanism of retroviral integration and the structure and function of integrase enzymes.

“The goal of our research is to understand how the retrovirus genome is inserted into the DNA of an infected cell, a recombination event that is relevant to AIDS, cancer, and gene therapy,” said Katzman. “Our studies may lead to new ways to prevent or treat these diseases.”

Recently, one of Penn State Lehigh Valley’s own professors, Julie Ealy, Ph.D., spent her sabbatical assisting in the research efforts at Katzman’s lab in Hershey.

Dr. Katzman has been a professor of medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center since 1989. He is a graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed his residency and fellowship at the University Hospitals of Cleveland and Cleveland V.A. Hospital. Katzman’s postdoctoral residency in biochemistry was completed at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

For more information, please contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

The pageant showcases the talents, creativity, and humor of some of Penn State Lehigh Valley's stand-out male students who will compete, not only for the Mr. LV crown, but also to raise money to conquer childhood cancer. Contestants will perform in many of the traditional pageant categories, like talent, swim wear, and formal wear.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

During the program, Penn State Lehigh Valley students will moderate a panel discussion with the public officials in attendance. At the conclusion of the student-moderated question period, audience members will have the opportunity to pose questions. Officials from across the Lehigh Valley region will attend this event.

For more information, contact University Relations at 610-285-5018.

To sign up or for more information, contact Student Affairs at (610) 285-5042 or visit room 214.

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend an Open House beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 16 at the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus in Center Valley.

The program offers information to local high school juniors and seniors considering admission to Penn State, and students who have already been offered admission to the University. Hear about the options and opportunities at Penn State, speak with faculty, and interact with students, staff, and alumni. A financial aid Q&A session will also be part of the program.

To register, call 610-285-5000 or visit www.lv.psu.edu.

Those interested in attending the tea or sharing a story are asked to sign up in student affairs. Seating for this event is limited.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

This annual run/walk promotes awareness of breast cancer in the Lehigh Valley and raises money for breast cancer treatment and prevention. Since 1995, the Penn State Lehigh Valley team has helped raise more than $45,000 for this cause. The event is a 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) women’s walking/running event that happens rain or shine. Women of all fitness levels are encouraged to lace up and join the fun. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $41.50 in pledges in lieu of the registration fee. Prizes will be available for the top fundraisers.

Each participant should pick up a registration form and pledge sheet from Student Affairs in room 214, or contact Cindy Nguyen at ctn109@psu.edu.

You can also visit www.lv.psu.edu/5k for more information.  

Dr. Tai-Yin Huang, associate professor of physics, has been invited by the Society of Physics Students Colloquium program at Kutztown University to give a talk entitled "Atmospheric Airglow in the Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere Region." The talk has been rescheduled for October 21 at 5 p.m. in Boehm 411. Dr. Huang's research focuses on dynamics, chemistry, and energetics in the Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere region. In this talk, she will present her research findings from three different projects that were conducted during her sabbatical leave. The event is open to the public.

For more information on the Society of Physics Students or the presenter’s program, please contact Erin Lease eleas965@live.kutztown.edu or Stephanie Shelly sshel810@live.kutztown.edu.

"We are eager to share our beautiful new campus with the Lehigh Valley community," says Ann Williams, chancellor of Penn State Lehigh Valley. "This celebration will give our community a chance, not just to see the facility, but to meet the dynamic student body, distinguished faculty, and dedicated staff, who continue the nearly century-long tradition of Penn State serving this region."

The noon-time event will take place at the north entrance of the campus, adjacent to the Nittany Lion Terrace, and will be immediately followed by an open house showcasing Penn State Lehigh Valley students and faculty, activities including photos with the Nittany Lion, and refreshments.

For media inquiries, please contact Allison Goodin at (610) 285-5067 or e-mail aag18@psu.edu.

To RSVP for the event, e-mail bluecarpet@psu.edu or call (610) 285-5199.

Julie Ealy, associate professor of chemistry at Penn State Lehigh Valley, will be the featured speaker during the semester's first Faculty Forum presentation at 1 p.m. on October 6 in room 302.

Ealy will present "A Research Avenue to the Prevention of HIV," and will discuss her recent sabbatical during which she performed research about HIV at Penn State's Hershey Medical Center.

PA Career Link Lehigh Valley Job Fair

Wednesday, September 22 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Allentown Fairgrounds – Agricultural Hall, 17^th St. and Chew St., Allentown, Pa.

Approximately 100 employers will attend this event geared toward job searching, internships, and career exploration. Penn State Lehigh Valley students have the special opportunity to assist at the career fair. Contact Jessica Kirkwood by e-mailing jlk296@psu.edu for more details.

GRE Practice Test

Monday, October 11 from 3-5 p.m.

Located in room 205

Students can take a free practice test to help prepare for the GRE. Students that are interested in attending graduate school are encouraged to participate. Register by visiting http://www.kaptest.com/enroll/GRE/18034/events.

Graduate School/GRE Information Session

Thursday, October 14 from 12:15-1:30 p.m.

Located in room 209

This session may be helpful to students who are applying to graduate school. Information about the GRE will also be provided. Please register by visiting http://www.kaptest.com/enroll/GRE/18034/events.

Locos Por Juana is a nine-member band that mixes salsa, timba, ska, reggae, and meringue influences in their music.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

Jacqueline McLaughlin, Ph.D., associate professor of biology, has been selected by the Pennsylvania Council of International Education (PaCIE) to receive the 2010 David A. Portlock Outstanding International Educator Award. McLaughlin will be presented with the award on October 1 during PaCIE's annual conference luncheon at the Hilton Scranton.

The award is presented to international educators in mid-career who have exhibited evidence of on-going mentoring of colleagues in the field, exemplary leadership in international education on their campuses, and consistent contribution to the field as seen in presentations, papers, publications, or other academic enterprises.

At Penn State Lehigh Valley, McLaughlin developed and directs the CHANCE program (Connecting Humans and Nature Through Conservation Experiences). The program is a coordinated partnership between the Pennsylvania State University and the Pennsylvania Department of Education that aims to enhance the training of high school science teachers in environmental science and conservation biology. She has recently expanded the CHANCE program to embed international/experiential learning into the undergraduate curriculum through an international field course model. Using this model, McLaughlin has lead students to study and research the biodiversity and conservation realities of Alaska, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Peru, Panama, and Tanzania. For more information, log on to www.chance.psu.edu.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

Friday, September 17                    

Anthony Colasurdo, DC – "Wellness: Seven Secrets to Health and Better Healing"

Friday, October 1

Kevin Arawjo, instructor of history and owner of Arawjo Tours – "The Minoans as the First European

Civilization"

Friday, November 5                                                       

Bob Killgore, M.S. Ed., retired Allentown School District teacher – "The Art of Deception"

Friday, December 3        

Jacqueline McLaughlin, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Penn State Lehigh Valley – "Leatherback Sea Turtles: Biology and Conservation Efforts"

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

To sign up, or for more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214, call (610) 285-5080, or e-mail Cindy Nguyen at ctn109@psu.edu.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

Monday: Spin, 1-2 p.m.

Tuesday: Zumba, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Pilates Core, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Thursday: Zumba, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Friday: Yoga, 1-2 p.m.

The fitness center also has a variety of workout videos that can be utilized by the campus community during open times in the cardio room. See a fitness center staff member for more details, or contact Rich Fatzinger via phone at (610) 285-5216 or e-mail rwf10@psu.edu.

SMARTHINKING, the leading provider of online tutoring and academic support, offers students live tutoring anytime, from anywhere. Students receive real-time assistance in math, chemistry, bilingual math, physics, organic chemistry, biology, intro to anatomy and physiology, economics, introductory finance, accounting, and statistics. Writing support for all subjects is also provided through the online writing lab. SMARTHINKING e-structors™ have substantial tutoring and teaching experience, usually have an advanced degree, and participate in a rigorous online training and evaluation program.

For more information, contact Linda Rumfield by phone at (610) 285-5124, or via e-mail at lmc113@psu.edu.

The keynote speaker for the conference is Anne Haas Dyson, Ph.D., a professor of education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dyson studies the childhood cultures and literacy learning of young schoolchildren. Among her publications are "Social Worlds of Children Learning to Write in an Urban Primary School," which was awarded the National Council of Teachers of English David Russell Award for Distinguished Research, "Writing Superheroes," and "The Brothers and Sisters Learn to Write: Popular Literacies in Childhood and School Cultures." She recently co-authored two books with Celia Genishi, "On the Case," on interpretive case study methods, and "Children, Language, and Literacy: Diverse Learners in Diverse Times."

The early registration fee, which is accepted until October 2, is $59. Late and on-site registration is $69. On-site registration is limited. Teachers earn 4.5 Act 48 credits for attending the conference.

Engineer in Training (EIT)/Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Review

About: Targeted toward engineers with a bachelor's degree in engineering who are preparing to test for FE designation.

Dates: Mondays, September 20, 2010-April 4, 2011 (26 sessions)

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, Pa., 18034

Cost: $1049 (includes all textbooks and materials)

Paytrain Fundamentals

About: An instructor-led course presenting fundamental payroll calculations and applications for individuals new to the industry, who support the industry, and those who are preparing for the Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional exams.

Dates: Two options. "Select Saturdays," held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on October 9 and 23, November 6 and 20, and December 4 and 18; or "Fast Track," held from 6-9 p.m. on November 23 and 30, and December 9, 14, 16, and 21.

Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, Pa., 18034

Cost: $749

Project Management

About: Penn State is a Project Management Institute (PMI) Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) committed to enhancing the ongoing professional development of PMI Members, PMI-certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), and other project management stakeholders.

Dates: Course Descriptions and Details for Programs beginning this fall include a choice of a Tuesday section OR a Saturday section. Call Diane McAloon at (610) 285-5066 for details.

Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, Pa., 18034

Cost: $499

SHRM Learning System

About: Course geared toward human resource professionals who are preparing to test for PHR or SPHR certification.

Dates: Classes begin September 13 at the Center Valley campus and September 17 at the Corporate Learning Center. Please call Diane McAloon for more information at (610) 285-5066.

Cost: $1095

During the carnival, students can obtain information and/or sign up for one of the campus' more than 30 clubs and organizations. In addition, the carnival will also feature food, music, games, and prizes.

In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held in room 135.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

For more information, visit the student affairs office in room 214 or call (610) 285-5080.

While the majority of Penn State Lehigh Valley's new class hails from the Keystone State, some students are traveling from as far afield as India, the Bahamas, and Florida to begin their journey as Nittany Lions.

"We are thrilled to welcome so many new students into the Penn State Lehigh Valley family, particularly knowing that we could not have accommodated a class this size just two years ago at our former location," says Ann Williams, chancellor of the campus. "The faculty, staff, and student leaders are eager to introduce the class of 2014 to all that the Center Valley campus, and Penn State, has to offer."

During their New Student Orientation activities on Thursday, the new Penn Staters will find out more about how to make the most of their college experience through group sessions, a diversity-themed performance by the Metamorphosis Theatre Company, and workshops covering everything from athletics, to majors, to service learning.

At 12:15 p.m., the entire campus community will gather for a welcome picnic outdoors (weather permitting), followed by a new student mixer complete with music and information about campus services.

Exploring Your Career Options

Wednesday, August 25 from 1-2 p.m.

Located in room 304

This interactive session can help students learn about how their interests relate to different majors and career choices. The workshop can be especially helpful for students that are undecided in their choice of major.

Career Services Meet and Greet

Wednesday, August 25 from 4-6 p.m., and Thursday, August 26 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Located in Centre Hall

Stop by the Career Services table for light refreshments and a brief overview of the programs and services provided to students.

The inaugural exhibit will feature photographic images by Steve Wolfe, computer-generated fly-bys, models, and drawings of some of Howard Kulp Architect's most artistic designs, many of which will be recognizable to the Lehigh Valley community, where Kulp has based his business for more than three decades. Among the examples are images of TC Salon Spa’s new Allentown location, Melt, the modern Italian eatery located at the Promenade Shops in Saucon Valley, the AAA East Penn building in Allentown, Rodale Press in Emmaus, and the new Penn State Lehigh Valley library.

"I have always approached architectural design with the idea that you can create something beautiful, even artistic, using science and math," says Kulp, a Penn State alumnus.

“Howard Kulp has made an art out of giving of his time and talent to the Lehigh Valley and specifically Penn State Lehigh Valley’s new campus.   It is fitting to celebrate the opening of this gallery space by also celebrating the creativity and beauty of Howard's, and his firm's, work," says Ann Lalik, curator of the exhibit.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery is located on the third floor of the campus at 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, and it is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9:45 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.  

To attend the opening reception on September 16, please RSVP to Lynn Staples via email at lmf20@psu.edu, or by calling 610-285-5082.

With his half-hour comedy special currently in the "Top Twenty" on Comedy Central, this fully bilingual Colombian-born actor, writer, and comedian expounds on culture, people, marriage, and parenting.

For more information, contact Tiffany Cresswell-Yeager at tjc8@psu.edu or 610-285-5021.

Ice Cream Social – Tuesday, August 24 at 12:15 p.m. in the second floor student lounge.

Make Your Own Street Signs – Tuesday, August 31 at 12:15 p.m. in the second floor student lounge.

For more information, contact Cindy Nguyen at ctn109@psu.edu or 610-285-5042.

With the start of another school year just around the corner, sports teams across the region are beginning to gear up for a new season of high school athletics. As team coaches start planning for physical conditioning, more than 60 of the area's most promising high school athletes will also add a dash of S.A.L.T. to their training regimens during a new program offered by Penn State Lehigh Valley Athletics. The program, Student Athlete Leadership Training (S.A.L.T.), will be held from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, in room 135 at the campus in Center Valley.

S.A.L.T. is an intensive one-day course designed to enhance the inherent leadership skills of student athletes and instill the importance of developing a culture of respect and responsibility toward others. Included in the course are activities that cover leadership characteristics, communication, conflict resolution, and team building.

"We are excited to offer this program as a resource for athletes and coaches," said Rich Fatzinger, coordinator of athletics at Penn State Lehigh Valley, who developed the program. "The students accepted into S.A.L.T. have been identified as leaders both in their sports and in their schools. The skills discussed on Tuesday aim to help them be successful both in sports and in life."

In addition to the on-campus day of training, all of the participants will become part of a Student Athlete Leadership Network, an online resource maintained by Penn State Lehigh Valley that will allow the athletes to stay connected with each other, share concerns, and create new ideas.

Scheduled participants in S.A.L.T. represent teams from the Lehigh Valley Conference, the Mountain Valley Conference, Schuylkill Valley Conference, and the Colonial League, and include Allentown Central Catholic, Catasauqua, Easton Area, East Stroudsburg South, Lehighton, Nazareth, Palisades, Parkland, Pen Argyl, Panther Valley, Pocono Mountain East, Pocono Mountain West, Shenandoah Valley, Southern Lehigh, Stroudsburg, Tamaqua Area, and Whitehall high schools.

"I have worked in academic libraries for 35 years and supervised hundreds of student workers. Priscilla is at the top of the list when it comes to work performance, commitment, dedication, and reliability," says Dennis Phillips, associate librarian at Penn State Lehigh Valley. "She is a library advocate while promoting our services and resources and a role model for younger students who work in and use our library."

Jovine, a senior elementary education major, has worked as a student assistant at the Lehigh Valley campus library for three years. She also helped the library during its move to the campus' new location in Center Valley by packing library materials, shifting the collections, and physically withdrawing hundreds of books.

Courses in the certificate program may help participants develop strategies for working in a multicultural education environment; support students with limited English proficiency; design, implement, and evaluate different models and educational structures supporting the teaching of English language learners; and work with technology in the implementation of curriculum. Each course is offered in a blended learning format for educators desiring the Pennsylvania Department of Education ESL Program Specialist Endorsement.

"We are delighted to have Valerie as the new leader of Penn State's continuing education efforts in the region," says Ann Williams, chancellor of the Lehigh Valley campus. "Her energy and extensive work and service experience in the Lehigh Valley are perfect for this position. I anticipate that, with her leadership, Penn State Lehigh Valley will continue to be a dynamic resource for business and industry in our community."

Prior to joining Penn State Lehigh Valley, Holt served as director of the PA e-Learning for Educators Program and director of education and outreach at PBS 39 WLVT. She was also director of administration and special programs with Lehigh University's P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science and the NSF/IGERT program coordinator in Lehigh's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Holt has held a number of senior administrative positions at other higher education institutions including Pepperdine University, Malibu, Ca., Columbia University, New York, NY., and Muhlenberg College.

"Penn State Lehigh Valley has been serving students of all ages in this region for nearly a century," says Holt. "I am thrilled to join the Penn State team and look forward to developing and offering innovative educational programs to our diverse community of learners so that they may achieve their educational goals and enrich our extended communities."

Holt was appointed by the governor of Pennsylvania to serve as an officer on the PA Early Learning Council and participates in a variety of community building collaborations including those with the National Canal Museum, Community Services for Children, Casa Guadalupe, the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Career Education Pathways Committee, and Friends of Zoellner Arts.

Holt is currently completing a doctoral degree in educational leadership at Lehigh University, where she also earned a master's degree in business and a master’s degree in education in community counseling. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in psychology from DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa.

Penn State Lehigh Valley has announced that it has hired Dean Shaffer to serve as Instructional Designer for the campus. Shaffer will be responsible for working with faculty, students, and staff to assist with ANGEL, the University's online course management system, help with the design and development of hybrid and online courses, coordinate the video classroom network, and to oversee the Media Commons.

"I am thrilled to be part of the Penn State system and I am looking forward to working closely with the faculty, staff, and students," says Shaffer. "Penn State has so many resources available and I am eager to find new ways to incorporate technology into the educational experience here at the Lehigh Valley campus."

Shaffer previously served as director of distance education and instructional technology at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pa., and he also served as director of instructional technology at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pa. He has also worked as an educational technology analyst, biomedical photo/graphics specialist, and certified biomedical equipment technician at Lehigh Valley Health Network, and he was instructor of biomedical equipment technology at Lehigh Carbon Community College. He holds a master's degree in educational technology from Lehigh University and a bachelor's degree in photographic arts and sciences/professional photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

SAT Critical Reading and Writing will be held from 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 10, 12, 17, 19, and 24.

SAT Math will be held from 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 31, September 2, 7, 9, and 14.

The courses will be held at the campus in Center Valley and are $99 each, which includes the cost of materials.

David E. Livert, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, has been elected to the SPSSI Council, the governing body of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues.

SPSSI was founded in the 1930s by social scientists concerned with the social and economic problems of the day.  Today SPSSI is an international group of over 3,000 psychologists, allied scientists, students, and others who share a common interest in research on the psychological aspects of important social issues. In various ways, SPSSI seeks to bring theory and practice into focus on human problems of the group, the community, and nations, as well as the increasingly important problems that have no national boundaries.  With headquarters in Washington, DC, the Society influences public policy through its publications and the advocacy efforts of its members, fellows, and staff.  SPSSI is also Division 9 of the American Psychological Association.

Livert has been a member of the Penn State Lehigh Valley faculty since 2003. He received his doctorate in social psychology from the City University of New York, where he was a Lawrence Kogan Fellow in quantitative methods. He also earned M.S. and B.A. degrees in psychology from Vanderbilt University.

Morning Camp experiences offered are:

Author Adventures - Come on a real adventure! Read, write, and learn about your favorite authors. You’ll create your own book and become an author, too. For students entering grades 2–3

Creative Composers - Creativity is the name of the game at this camp! Use your imagination to enter a world of fantastic fictional fun. You’ll learn that your ideas and ingenuity are virtually endless. For students entering grades 4–6

Wanna-Be Writers - Wanna be a writer? No, you are gonna be a writer! Explore a wide range of writing styles and discover the author inside you. Mystery, Fantasy, Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction—you decide! For students entering grades 7–9

College-Bound - Sharpen your skills to prepare for college. Write in a variety of forms, including memoir, personal, and expository. Extra attention will be paid to developing writing skills for college application essays and SATs. For students entering grades 10–12

Afternoon Camp experiences include:

Drama Dabblers - Bring your favorite stories to life through the art of acting! Take on the personalities of various characters, write your own plays, and experiment with props…you’ll be ready for the big stage!  For students entering grades 2-3

Paper-Making Poetry - Use your heart, head, and hands to transform ordinary paper into extraordinary art and use everyday objects as canvases to be written and drawn upon. Perfect for kids who love crafts, sculpture, and poetry-writing! For students entering grades 2-6

Science Writers - Silly putty, sunblock, and short stories! Become a summer scientist while investigating your inner writer. Fun experiments will have you creating your own works of art through chemistry and words. For students entering grades 4-6

Comic Strip Creations - Wham-Zam! Embark on a cool adventure while creating headlining heroes and vicious villains! Explore the art of cartoon illustration, and develop your own story line to bring the comic strip to life. Includes computer animation. For students entering grades 5-8

Digital Storytelling - Use a variety of technologies to publish stories that include sound and images. Incorporate your own digital pictures and spend time capturing video footage…all leading up to a technological masterpiece! For students entering grades 9-12

For more information about the Youth Writing Camps, call 610-285-5231. Or visit the Web site at www.lvwp.org/camps.

Todd M. Retzlaff, Ph.D., was granted tenure and received promotion to Associate Professor of Mathematics. Retzlaff's undergraduate degree is from Northwestern University and his doctorate is from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Retzlaff teaches higher level Mathematics and fencing. He joined the faculty at Lehigh Valley campus in the fall of 2003.

David E. Livert, Ph.D., was granted tenure and received promotion to Associate Professor of Psychology. Livert's undergraduate and master's degrees are from Vanderbilt University and his doctorate is from City University of New York. He teaches Psychology courses and has been serving as the Program Coordinator for the Organizational Leadership Program. Livert joined the faculty at Lehigh Valley campus in the fall of 2003.

Students honored for outstanding achievement included:

Eric A. and Josephine Walker Award – Christopher Lai (Allentown, PA)

This honor recognizes a student who has completed two full years at a Commonwealth Campus and whose outstanding qualities of character, scholarship, leadership, and citizenship have positively influenced fellow students and have contributed to the prestige and well-being of his or her campus and, hence, to the reputation of the University as a whole.

2010 Evan Pugh Scholar Award – Christianna T. Roberts (Emmaus, PA)

The Evan Pugh Scholars are those juniors and seniors who were in the upper 0.5 percent of their respective classes and have completed at least 48 graded Penn State credits at the end of the fall semester of the year the award is given. All have been full-time undergraduate students for at least four semesters prior to selection.

2010 President’s Freshman Award – Alyssa M. Eberts (Bath, PA) and Jack B. Grossman (Orefield, PA)

This award is presented annually to undergraduate degree candidates and provisional students who have earned a 4.00 (A) cumulative grade-point average based on at least 12 graded Penn State credits completed by the end of the fall semester of the academic year the award is given.

2010 President Sparks Award – Kelsey J. Gallagher (Allentown, PA)

This award is presented annually to those undergraduate degree candidates who have earned a 4.00 (A) cumulative grade-point average based on at least 36 graded Penn State credits completed by the end of the fall semester of the academic year the award was given. Candidates are eligible for this award if they have not exceeded 59 total credits earned.

Biology Award – Emma J. Webb (Macungie, PA)

This award is given to the biology student who exemplifies collegiate excellence and demonstrates a desire to pursue a future that utilizes his or her biology education.

Community Service Award – Dat Tang (Whitehall, PA)

This award recognizes a Penn State Lehigh Valley student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to enriching his or her community through outreach and commitment of time, energy, and talents.

Creative Writing Contest – 1^st place, Lynda A. Kowalchuk (Center Valley, PA) and 2^nd place tie, Talia S. Katz (Coopersburg, PA) and Aileend A. Tinjar (Allentown, PA)

The Creative Writing Award, established by retired English faculty member Margaret Smart in 1989, recognizes excellent fiction or poetry written during the current academic year by a student at Penn State Lehigh Valley.

Engineering Student Achievement Award – Nichole M. Zekind (Bethlehem, PA)

The award is presented to an engineering student who is completing his or her sophomore year. It recognizes a student who started his or her studies at the Lehigh Valley campus as a freshman engineer and has made normal progress toward his or her degree while demonstrating outstanding academic achievement at the campus.

English Department Award for Exceptional Achievement in Expository Writing –

Lynda A. Kowalchuk (Center Valley, PA)

This award is presented to a student whose writing demonstrates sophisticated analyses or interpretations of literature and/or exceptional mastery of voice, content, and form.

Excellence in Public Speaking Award – Ana G. Medina (Bethlehem, PA)

Recognizing the importance of effective communication in the world, this award is conferred upon the student who demonstrates excellence in public communication. Excellence in researching and presenting a speech required in a current Penn State Lehigh Valley course are the criteria for selection.

First-Year Chemistry Achievement Award – Ke Wei Chen (Whitehall, PA)

This award is presented to a first-year student for outstanding academic achievement in all four lecture and laboratory courses in Chemistry.

Outstanding Marketing/Management Award – Mark P. Wasko and Matthew T. Wasko (Bethlehem, PA)

This award is presented to a senior in the marketing management option who has demonstrated outstanding achievement.

Outstanding Student Award in Applied Psychology – Valeria Nina Tatlow (Bethlehem, PA)

This award is presented to a junior or senior who has demonstrated outstanding performance in the major.

Outstanding Student Award in Organizational Leadership: Service and Leadership –

Bernadette F. Eckhart (Bath, PA)

Outstanding student in Organizational Leadership who is in his or her final year of course work, has demonstrated academic excellence, and has shown dedication to service and leadership in the OLEAD program, campus community, and larger society. 

 Outstanding Student Teacher Award – Kathryn V. Hontz (Bangor, PA)

This award is presented to the elementary education major who has demonstrated outstanding performance as a student teacher.

Outstanding Tutor Award – Lynda A. Kowalchuk (Center Valley, PA)

This award is given to the individual who displays excellence in the Learning and/or Writing Center. Professional and peer tutors are eligible for this award. Special consideration will be given to individuals based upon length of service, number of students served, and feedback from students, faculty, and staff.

Women’s Commission Adult Learner Award – Valeria Nina Tatlow (Bethlehem, PA)

Established by the Lehigh Valley Women’s Commission, this award is presented to an adult student who has shown academic excellence and displayed outstanding leadership qualities.

Award for Excellence in Accounting Studies – Ali Jawad S. Khimji (Emmaus, PA)

This award is presented by the Institute of Management Accountants in recognition of excellence in accounting studies.

Student Leadership and Service Award – Debra L. Hartley (Effort, PA)

This award is presented with appreciation and in recognition for outstanding achievement and leadership within The Pennsylvania State University.

Highest Cumulative Average by College (3.5 or higher):

Agriculture – Aileend A. Tinjar, sophomore (Allentown, PA)                                            

Business Administration – Logan W. Van Horn, freshman (Allentown, PA), and Justin M. Al-Khal, sophomore (Whitehall, PA)

Communications – Ashley M. Insalaco, freshman (Bethlehem, PA), and Vincent W. D’Imperio, sophomore (Orefield, PA)               

Division of Undergraduate Studies – Lindsay A. Iannelli, freshman (Allentown, PA), and Lynda A. Kowalchuk, sophomore (Center Valley, PA)        

Earth and Mineral Science – Rachel M. Hoats, freshman (Bethlehem, PA)

Education – Amber M. Neetz, sophomore (Alburtis, PA)

Engineering – Ke Wei Chen, freshman (Whitehall, PA), and Nicole M. Zekind, sophomore (Bethlehem, PA)

Health and Human Development – Matthew T. Schwartz, freshman (Jim Thorpe, PA), and Hui Lin, sophomore (Allentown, PA)

Information Sciences and Technology – Peter O. Agengo, senior (Bethlehem, PA)                                    

Liberal Arts – Jack B. Grossman, freshman (Orefield, PA), and Patrick Herron, sophomore (Fogelsville, PA)

Penn State Lehigh Valley Programs – Jennifer L. Menjivar, freshman (Easton, PA), Alyssa R. Keiser, sophomore (Neffs, PA), Christianna T. Roberts, junior (Emmaus, PA), and Elizabeth M. Gerancher, senior (Coplay, PA)   

Science – Salma T. El-Ashry, freshman (Allentown, PA), and David E. Marselles, sophomore (Whitehall, PA)

In addition, the following faculty and staff were acknowledged with awards:

Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award – Ray Hitti (Allentown, PA)

Teaching Excellence Award – Dr. Todd Retzlaff (Hatfield, PA)

Outstanding Research and/or Creative Accomplishment Award – Dr. Tai-Yin Huang (Macungie, PA)

Outstanding Staff Award – John Toney (Allentown, PA)

In today's world, it seems to have become increasingly more difficult and uncommon for workers to amass a career of more than a decade with one employer. At Penn State, however, a certain football coach by the name of Joe Paterno has succeeded in bucking that trend. With a career spanning six decades, Paterno's service to Penn State is the stuff of legend.

As Penn State Lehigh Valley held its first Commencement ceremony following its move to Center Valley, a legend of its own attended his last graduation as a full-time faculty member. Robert Sentz, associate professor of engineering, began his career at Penn State just four years after Joe Paterno, making him the second-longest serving Penn State employee after the Nittany Lions' coach. Sentz, who resides in Bethlehem, will retire from Penn State Lehigh Valley on June 30, 2010. He and members of his family were in attendance at the campus' Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem.

Born outside of Gettysburg in Littlestown, Pa., Sentz came to the Lehigh Valley to study at Lehigh University and liked the area so much that he sought out a job that would keep him here. He found that job in 1954 at Penn State as an instructor in engineering at what was then known as the Allentown Center. In June 1955 he took a break from Penn State to complete graduate work at Lehigh, but returned to his instructor position in September of 1957. He was promoted to assistant professor in 1960 and received permanent academic tenure in 1963. A year later, Sentz was promoted to associate professor.

While Paterno most likely has countless memories of touchdown passes and screaming fans, Sentz looks back on his career at Penn State with a fondness for some of the simpler attributes.

"It is really more the mundane things about being a professor that stand out for me," says Sentz. "Like traveling through the snow with colleagues to other campuses, and staying in dorms at University Park during a summer course, eating a meal at the HUB, or grabbing a snack at the diner in town.

"Above all, I will remember the camaraderie at Penn State Lehigh Valley, both with my fellow professors and my students."

The mixer will celebrate the close of a successful academic year in the company of the campus community, colleagues, and community leaders. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and attendees are invited to bring guests.

To register for this event, email del11@psu.edu or call 610-285-5127. The Corporate Learning Center is located at 100 Brodhead Rd., Suite 120, Bethlehem, Pa.

The keynote speaker for the 2010 conference is Anne Haas Dyson, a renowned literacy scholar, whose research focuses on language and literacy development in the early childhood years. Dr. Haas Dyson's research looks critically at literacy development in urban settings and the effect of the social and ideological impact that environment has upon literacy in contemporary society.

 Presenters will have the option of submitting proposals for three types of presentations: Demonstration Workshop, Research Session, and Graphic Display Session.

If you are interested in submitting a presentation proposal for this conference, please follow the "Call for Proposals" link at http://www.lv.psu.edu/dlc/, complete the proposal submission form, and submit online. The deadline for proposal submission is June 1, 2010.

The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will host its annual golf outing on Monday, June 21, 2010, at Moselem Springs Golf Club in Fleetwood. The event will feature a special guest speaker Steve Jones, the "Voice" of Penn State Athletics and a silent auction of Penn State items, including an autographed football by Joe Paterno.  

The cost per person is $160 which includes a buffet lunch, dinner, gifts to all participants, greens fees, carts, prizes, and gratuities. The buffet lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. and golfers will tee off with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m.

Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Jack Cooney Scholarship and the Don Klein Cultural Enrichment Fund that supports Penn State Lehigh Valley and its students.

To register, or for more information about the golf outing, the dinner, and corporate or individual sponsor options, call Don Klein at 610-395-7933 or Wayne Nottle at 610-264-4259. 

Digital Storytelling

Using still images, video, voice, and sound effects can bring a story to life. This workshop will introduce some of the tools used to create digital stories. All phases of digital writing, from concept to final production, will be covered. Digital storytelling can be an effective way to capture the interest and imagination of student writers.

Date: May 15, 2010

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Act 48: Four hours

Fee: $40

Location: Corporate Learning Center, 100 Brodhead Road, Suite 120, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Writing for Self-Expression (Podcasting)

Writing for audio or visual production is an engaging way to expand the writing experience. This workshop will introduce methods for producing audio and video digital media. These 'radio'-style shows, generally referred to as podcasts, can be very versatile and can be produced for large audiences or for individual learning.

Date: May 22, 2010

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Act 48: Four hours

Fee: $40

Location: Corporate Learning Center, 100 Brodhead Road, Suite 120, Bethlehem, PA 18017

For more information, or to register, log on to www.lvwp.org/technology or call 610-285-5058.

Keys for Effective Communication in the Classroom

The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with a collection of techniques to foster effective communications when working with a diverse student population. Information will be presented on pragmatics and cultural diversity. Emphasis will be placed upon conflict management and resolution through understanding the connection between language, power, and gender. This workshop is ideal for teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, school psychologists, and any person who works within the educational system.

Date:  July 27, 2010

Time:  9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Act 48:  Approved for 5 hours

Fee: $99

Location:  Center Valley Campus, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA  18034

Classroom Interventions for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Issues

This workshop will provide participants with information that can enable them to understand and implement classroom interventions for students with specific psychological, social, and medical issues.  Strategies related to depression, attention deficit disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, suicide, bullying, death/grieving, and many more topics will be covered. Participants will receive handouts with practical suggestions to foster a supportive and positive school environment.

Date:  July 29, 2010

Time:  9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Act 48:  Approved for 5 hours

Fee:  $99

Location:  Center Valley Campus, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA  18034

For more information or to register, contact Diane Lewis McAloon at 610-285-5066 or by emailing dlewis@psu.edu.

On Tuesday, April 27, join the campus community to celebrate the conclusion of the first semester in Center Valley with the One Year Down festival. The festival will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. outside the south entrance to the campus.

Pottery painting will be offered from noon-2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, in the second floor student lounge.

Finally, catch a movie between classes on Thursday, April 29, when the film "Extraordinary Measures," based on the story of 2010 Commencement speaker John Crowley, will be shown beginning at 12:15 p.m. in the auditorium (room 135).

For more information, contact Cindy Nguyen by emailing ctn109@psu.edu.

Dinesh Pai, Ph.D., assistant professor of business administration at Penn State Lehigh Valley, will be the featured speaker for the final Faculty Forum of the academic year at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, in room 310 at the campus in Center Valley. Pai will present a discussion of his research on the United States motor carrier industry. This lecture is free and open to the public.

In his paper, the performance analysis of the U.S. motor carriers is carried out from the perspectives of a shipper and a motor carrier. Various efficiency measures are estimated using Data Envelopment Analysis with publicly available financial data on a representative sample of 21 publicly listed motor carriers.

"The first stage analysis reveals that the average efficiencies of the U.S. motor carrier have gradually increased during the study period; however, a majority of the carriers are scale inefficient, which demonstrates potential savings through benchmarking input targets," says Pai. "A second stage analysis, using ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, aimed at exploring the factors affecting efficiency of the carriers reveals that the size of carriers, asset utilization, average age of assets, operating ratio, and type of operations have a significant impact on carrier efficiencies.  Labor costs do not show a significant influence on efficiency."

Dinesh Pai received a Ph.D. in supply chain management from Rutgers University in New Jersey, and an M.B.A. in marketing from Pune University, India. He previously served as an instructor at Rutgers Business School. Pai also held positions at multiple companies in Mumbai, India. At Penn State Lehigh Valley, he teaches courses in Basic Management Concepts and Business Logistics Management.

For more information, contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

"I am extremely proud of our club as this was our first film and it was the only film shot specifically for the contest," said Jim Clauser, instructor at Penn State Lehigh Valley and adviser to the film club. "The film was one of about 10 entries and many of them were professionally shot shorts."

The Penn State Lehigh Valley Film Club has been in existence since spring 2008. "Follow the Leader" was directed by Clauser and features students Nicholas Lumsden, Kevin Steckel, and David Amerman. It was shot and edited by Matthew Moore with additional work on the credit sequence by Mark Trusz. Eugene Toner served as production assistant.

The Severed Sinema is a monthly horror-related film festival held at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA. The April 16 event was the group's first ever short film night, and winners were chosen by the audience.

A system-wide research survey is being conducted to gauge students’ satisfaction with their campus, Penn State University, and the services we offer.

A selection of students will be invited to participate in the online survey. To ensure that all student points of view are heard, it is important that you complete the survey should you receive an invitation. Your participation will allow Penn State Lehigh Valley to take students’ perspectives into consideration when planning for the future.

Be sure to check your PSU email account to see if you have been selected to take part in the survey. If you receive an invitation to participate, simply click on the link provided to complete the survey. It should not take more than 15 minutes, and the information you provide can directly impact Penn State Lehigh Valley’s policies and practices. You will have about one month to ensure your voice is heard.

Thank you in advance for completing the survey. The information you provide is very helpful, and results of the survey will be summarized and made available online at www.sa.psu.edu/sara/satisfaction.shtml by the end of August. 

Senior Adults Gaining Enrichment (SAGE), an outreach program of Penn State Lehigh Valley, will host David Livert, Ph.D., assistant professor of applied psychology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, on Friday, May 7, at the Corporate Learning Center in Bethlehem, PA. Each SAGE session begins with coffee at 10:30 a.m. The featured speaker begins at 11 a.m., and lunch follows at noon.

Livert will present, "Having Friends Makes Us Healthy." The presentation will review the scientific evidence that shows that having the support of friends and loved ones can help us recover from heart attacks faster, strengthen our immune system, and even protect us from the common cold.  How health psychologists investigate the role of social relationships and health and some of the more unexpected findings in this area will also be reviewed.

David Livert is an assistant professor of psychology at Penn State Lehigh Valley. His research interests include intergroup relations, group processes, and intercultural contact. Livert’s expertise in statistics and methodology has been employed in numerous program evaluations and research projects for organizations including the National Science Foundation, Robert W. Johnson Foundation, and the American College of Surgeons. He also conducts research with other Penn State Lehigh Valley faculty on behalf of local organizations through the Penn State Lehigh Valley Center for Community and Organizational Research. In 2009, Livert was awarded a University Research Collaboration Fellowship to work with the Penn State Social Science Research Institute and continue exploring psychological theories in the context of professional kitchens. His research articles have appeared in American Journal of Preventive Medicine, American Journal of Public Health, Journal of Drug Issues, Language, Multivariate Behavioral Research, and Professional Psychology. Livert received his doctorate in social psychology from the City University of New York, where he was a Lawrence Kogan Fellow in quantitative methods. He also earned master's and bachelor's degrees in psychology from Vanderbilt University.

The event is open to adults age 55 and over, but reservations are required.  To reserve a space, contact Carol Buddock at (610)285-5058 or email cab5@psu.edu. The Penn State Lehigh Valley Corporate Learning Center is located at 100 Brodhead Road, Suite 120, Bethlehem, PA, 18017.

John Crowley, an American business and social entrepreneur, the subject of the recent major motion picture, "Extraordinary Measures,"  and co-author of a recently released memoir, will be the featured speaker at Penn State Lehigh Valley's Commencement ceremony, to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem.

Crowley is currently the president and CEO of Amicus Therapeutics, a 100-person publicly-held biopharmaceutical company working on the development of drugs to treat a range of human genetic diseases. His involvement in the biotech industry spans more than a decade and stems from the 1998 diagnosis of his two youngest children, Megan and Patrick, with Pompe disease: a rare and fatal neuromuscular disorder. Crowley embarked on his journey as an entrepreneur to find a treatment that would save his children's lives, and the lives of thousands of others, parlaying his personal struggles and determination into a series of highly successful biotech business ventures and keynote speeches.

Following their diagnosis in 1998, Megan and Patrick were given just months to live. Frustrated with the pace of Pompe research, and wanting to do whatever he and his family could to change the course of their children’s diagnosis, Crowley quit his job as a marketing director at Bristol-Myers Squibb. He then traveled the world over, competing against time as well as business, medical, and scientific establishments that were slow to move and even slower to accept his hard charging determination. Grasping at one last hope, he helped to co-found a five-person start-up biotech company called Novazyme Pharmaceuticals, focused exclusively on developing a treatment for Pompe. In less than a year, the company went from $1 million in angel financing, to $27 million in venture capital financing and was then acquired for nearly $200 million by Genzyme Corporation. On January 9, 2003, Patrick and Megan began to receive an experimental enzyme therapy developed by Genzyme that has saved their lives. They are now in the 6th and 7th grades, respectively. They continue to fight the battle against Pompe one day at a time.

The film "Extraordinary Measures," inspired by the Crowley family's story, stars Brendan Fraser as John Crowley, Harrison Ford as Dr. Robert Stonehill, and Keri Russell as Crowley's wife, Aileen, and was released in January 2010. The movie was the first to go into production for CBS Films, and Ford also serves as executive producer.

The story has also been chronicled in The Wall Street Journal, a Harvard Business School case study “Novazyme: A Father’s Love," The Today Show, and is the subject of a book by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Geeta Anand, The Cure: How a Father Raised $100 Million - and Bucked the Medical Establishment - In a Quest to Save His Children.

For more information, contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

Barbara Cantalupo, Ph.D., associate professor of English and the 2009 Outstanding Research Award recipient, will address the audience during the ceremony.

• Part-time Faculty Teaching Award
• Teaching Excellend Award

"Leading in Turbulent Times" will address current business trends, the implications for leaders, and how to adapt with ever-changing conditions. In addition to exploring business trends and developing action plans, the session will also explore topics such as developing great leaders, empowerment and collaboration, processes, and metrics-driven results. Eric Bergstrom, instructor and assistant director of Penn State's Management Development Programs and Services, will facilitate the seminar.

The film, "Extraordinary Measures," inspired by the Crowley family's story, stars Brendan Fraser as John Crowley, Harrison Ford as Dr. Robert Stonehill, and Keri Russell as Crowley's wife, Aileen, and opened in theatres nationwide in January 2010. The movie was the first to go into production for CBS Films, and Ford also serves as executive producer.

Crowley is currently the president and CEO of Amicus Therapeutics, a 100-person publicly-held biopharmaceutical company working on the development of drugs to treat a range of human genetic diseases. His involvement in the biotech industry spans more than a decade and stems from the 1998 diagnosis of his two youngest children, Megan and Patrick, with Pompe disease: a rare and fatal neuromuscular disorder. Crowley embarked on his journey as an entrepreneur to find a treatment that would save his children's lives, and the lives of thousands of others, parlaying his personal struggles and determination into a series of highly successful biotech business ventures and keynote speeches.

Following their diagnosis in 1998, Megan and Patrick were given just months to live. Frustrated with the pace of Pompe research, and wanting to do whatever he and his family could to change the course of their children’s diagnosis, Crowley quit his job as a marketing director at Bristol-Myers Squibb. He then traveled the world over, competing against time as well as business, medical, and scientific establishments that were slow to move and even slower to accept his hard charging determination. Grasping at one last hope, he helped to co-found a five-person start-up biotech company called Novazyme Pharmaceuticals, focused exclusively on developing a treatment for Pompe. In less than a year, the company went from $1 million in angel financing, to $27 million in venture capital financing and was then acquired for nearly $200 million by Genzyme Corporation. On January 9, 2003, Patrick and Megan began to receive an experimental enzyme therapy developed by Genzyme that has saved their lives. They are now in the 6th and 7th grades, respectively. They continue to fight the battle against Pompe one day at a time.

For more information, please contact Beth Shakespeare via e-mail at ess169@psu.edu.

An invitation into Sigma Beta Delta is one of the highest recognitions that a business student can achieve.  To be inducted into this organization a student must be ranked academically in the upper 20 percent of their class. Inductees at Penn State Lehigh Valley included: Kevin Badway, Mark Crouse, Ali (AJ) Khimji, Darshil Patel, Yun (Joyce) Wu, Christina Little, Jonathan Rento, and Shazia Shahid.

The panel discussion was led by Dawn Lennon of Big Picture Consulting and Sybil Stershic of Quality Service Marketing. The theme of the discussion, "Stop Fooling Yourself," addressed the business student’s most pressing career issues and concerns. Also on the panel was Kristy McClure, a 2003 Penn State Lehigh Valley graduate. The speakers provided examples of their own experiences and discussed how students can position themselves effectively.

The festival will feature an inflatable obstacle course, a DJ, photo buttons, and a THON v. SGA volleyball tournament. In addition, refreshments including hamburgers, hot dogs, sno cones, and popcorn will be available.

For more information, please contact Kelly Cummings by e-mailing kvc5057@psu.edu or visit Student Affairs in room 214.

On Friday, April 23, the campus community will join with the Lehigh Valley Conservation District and the Penn State Lehigh County Agricultural Extension Office in an on-campus Earth Day service project. Volunteers are asked to meet in Centre Hall at 9:15 a.m. to begin the service project which will conclude around noon. A pizza lunch will be provided for all volunteers.

Members of the campus community who are interested in volunteering for the service project are asked to sign-up in Student Affairs (room 214), and to wear sneakers and gardening-appropriate attire for the project.

For more information, contact Cindy Nguyen at ctn109@psu.edu.

For more information, e-mail Cindy Nguyen at ctn109@psu.edu or call 610-285-5042.

Pamela Varkony, a nationally-recognized speaker and writer, will give the final talk of the 2009-2010 Faculty Lecture Series, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, in room 209 at the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus in Center Valley. Varkony will discuss, "Courage and Commitment: How Women are Changing the World."

"Women have long been defined by the socialization process of their respective cultures. From the saint or sinner stereotypes of the Middle Ages to the youth and beauty obsessed culture of today, whether a woman wears a miniskirt or a burqua, she often lives by someone else's rules," said Varkony. "But money is power, and women are starting to realize that economic independence means more than the ability to shop; it means clout at the ballot box, the board room, and the bedroom."

During her presentation, Varkony will also discuss how emerging markets are contributing to more than just the global economy by creating a new class of independent women who are taking on entrenched systems and centuries-old networks.

"The purchasing power of women now represents an economy twice as large as China and India combined. And real leaders are starting to emerge from the ranks of women who just a few decades ago could not leave their homes unaccompanied," said Varkony.

Pamela Varkony is known for her insights on leadership, politics, and current affairs. She has provided professional development strategies and motivational keynotes for organizations from the Fortune 500 to entrepreneurial start-ups, and presented lectures at institutions as varied as King's College and the Navy Seabee Training Center.

A self-described "citizen of the world," Varkony travels the globe with the goal of helping to change it through both her work and her advocacy. She has taught management techniques to female entrepreneurs in emerging markets, established a leadership program for one of the Czech Republic’s largest corporations, and twice traveled to Afghanistan as a writer, consultant, and advocate.

She is a recipient of the Athena Award for business achievement; the American Association of University Women’s "Gateway Award" for leadership in women’s issues; a "Woman of Distinction" award from the Girl Scouts, as well as the Business Council for Peace VERA Award for her work in Afghanistan.

For more information, contact University Relations at 610-285-5067.

According to the authors, the textbook was developed as a concise source of marketing information and is targeted to instructors who teach Introduction to Marketing courses. But they note that it is also applicable for practitioners who want to gain more knowledge of what marketing is all about. Topics covered in the textbook include, developing a marketing plan, consumer decision processes, developing and segmenting a target market, and product planning and management, to name a few.

Denise Ogden is in her eighth year as a marketing professor at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Prior to pursuing a career in academia, she worked in public relations for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Alamosa, Colorado. In 1989, Ogden moved to Pennsylvania and joined D&B (formerly the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation), where her accomplishments included development and implementation of a diversity training program and two national awards for outstanding performance.  While at D&B she also delivered marketing training (consultative selling). In 2003, Ogden was the recipient of the Penn State Lehigh Valley Teaching Excellence Award.  Her research interests include integrated marketing communication, retailing, and multicultural elements of business. In addition to diversity consulting, her consulting firm (The Doctors Ogden Group LLC) specializes in marketing research and integrated marketing communication. She holds a doctorate (Business Administration/Marketing) from Temple University, a master's degree from De Sales University (Marketing and Quality Systems), and two bachelor's degrees (Business Administration/Marketing and Psychology) from Adams State College (CO).  She is the co-author of a retailing text and has published articles in many academic journals.

James R. Ogden is currently a professor of marketing at Kutztown University as well as CEO of the consulting firm The Doctors Ogden Group. He is a public and motivational speaker, having given presentations all over the world. In addition, Ogden has published in leading journals and is the author of seven books on business and integrated marketing communications. Notably, he and his consulting partner and wife (Denise T. Ogden) co-authored a textbook in retailing. He teaches classes in retailing, marketing research and IMC. Ogden holds a doctorate with concentrations in research and statistical methodology, psychology and business; a master’s degree in marketing and a bachelor’s degree in general business and business education. He has sat/sits on the board of directors for numerous corporations and has worked for an array of corporations including General Motors, Meijer, and Dun & Bradstreet. He is an expert on marketing and has testified before the house and senate in the state of Colorado as such. Ogden has been listed in over 40 "Who’s Who" publications and has been given outstanding educator awards on multiple occasions. He has also been cited for excellence in marketing education and has received the prestigious Freedom’s Foundation at Valley Forge award for excellence in economic education.

The panel will include physicians, nurses, hospital administrators, and other representatives from Lehigh Valley Health Network.

For more information, e-mail Stephanie Friday at snf120@psu.edu or call 610-285-5217.

To sign up or for more information, contact Student Affairs at (610) 285-5042 or visit room 214.

Walk Now for Autism is held annually by Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization which is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and a cure for autism; as well as raising awareness of autism spectrum disorders.

Each Penn State Lehigh Valley participant will be asked to sell at least 25 puzzle pieces for Autism for a $1/donation per piece. The puzzle pieces will be displayed at the campus in Center Valley and the proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks. In addition, Team Penn State Lehigh Valley t-shirts will be available to the first 30 registered participants.

For more information, contact Stephanie Friday at 610-285-5217 or e-mail snf120@psu.edu.

Nichola Gutgold will sign copies of her latest book, Almost Madam President: Why Hillary Clinton ‘won’ in 2008 (Lexington Books, 2009) from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at the Moravian Book Shop at 428 Main Street in Bethlehem, PA. 

Gutgold, associate professor  of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Lehigh Valley, argues that although Hillary Clinton did not win the White House, she gained more than she lost, since she demonstrated rhetorical elasticity like no American woman before her. In her book, she also argues that Clinton’s campaign was not symbolic, as other women’s campaigns for the United States presidency. Gutgold is at work on another book, tentatively titled:  Why Not Madam President?

Her other books are: Seen and Heard: the Women of Television News (Lexington Books, 2008) and Paving the Way for Madam President (Lexington Books, 2006). With Molly Wertheimer she co-authored Elizabeth Hanford Dole:  Speaking from the Heart (Praeger Press, 2004). 

For more information, please contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

During the workshop, which will be led by Eileen Grodziak, coordinator of Penn State Lehigh Valley's Media Commons, participants can learn what geocaching is, how to find hidden caches, and how to hide a cache. In conjunction with the workshop, the campus will plant a Penn State cache for others to find.

·         Monday, April 5, Wednesday, April 7, and Friday, April 9 from 1-2 p.m.

·         Tuesday, April 6 and Thursday, April 8 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m.

Students are invited to drop by to have their advising questions answered. For more information, contact Barb Long at bjl10@psu.edu.

During the Purse Exchange, all of the collected handbag donations will be available for a $5 per purse donation to the March of Dimes. Participants can win prizes, receive Promenade specials, and learn how Purses for Preemies helps benefit premature babies and their families.

For more information, contact University Relations at 610-285-5067.

During the fair, students will be able to participate in cholesterol and blood pressure screening, discover the benefits of aroma and massage therapy, as well as having their carbon dioxide levels and body mass index (BMI) checked. In addition, representatives from various local health-related organizations including the Crime Victims Council, Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, and Schulz Chiropractic, will be in attendance to provide information about their services.

Door prizes and healthy snacks will be offered, and the event is free to all Penn State Lehigh Valley students.

The panel discussion, with its theme of "Stop Fooling Yourself," intends to raise and address the business student's most pressing career issues and concerns. Both Lennon and Stershic will give examples from their own experiences and involvement in the marketplace, and will discuss how students can position themselves for opportunity.

A career businesswoman, author, and founder/owner of Big Picture Consulting, Dawn Lennon has been helping individuals, solo practitioners, and small business owners achieve business and career success for more than a decade. Before leaving to start her practice, Lennon spent over twenty years as a senior manager at a Fortune 500 energy company in customer service. While in the thick of corporate things, she was an active entrepreneur, owning and operating a commercial horse breeding operation and an equine art gallery. She also spent five years providing practice management consulting to veterinarians. Lennon has seen first-hand what goes on behind the scenes in a big corporation and in small business. She has hired over 100 employees, seen the impact of downsizings on good people who lost jobs, overcame political barriers, and developed talented people. She built three entrepreneurial businesses from scratch, took the lumps that go with the territory, and built a loyal customer base. Lennon has a master's degree from Lehigh University and is author of Business Fitness: The Power to Succeed—Your Way and her blog, Business Fitness: Smart Moves for Career & Business Success. She has written numerous articles on achieving success in business and shares her insights on her Facebook Fan pages and Twitter.

Sybil F. Stershic, president of Quality Service Marketing, is a marketing and organizational adviser with more than 30 years of experience in helping service providers strengthen employee and customer relationships. She is the author of Taking Care of the People Who Matter Most: A Guide to Employee-Customer Care and the Quality Service Marketing blog. Stershic graduated with highest honors from Lehigh University and began her career in bank marketing. She founded Quality Service Marketing in 1988 specializing in internal marketing and communications and customized marketing training. Her clients span a variety of service industries including advertising, communications, financial services, food service, government, healthcare, higher education, professional associations, and social service organizations. She also teaches marketing workshops nationwide to corporate and nonprofit professionals. Active in leadership and professional development, Stershic is a former Chairman of the American Marketing Association (AMA). In addition to her continued involvement with AMA, she serves on the Advisory Council of the Global Facilitator Service Corps and is a member of BoardSource and the International Association of Facilitators.

Current Penn State Law student, Cassandra Matos, who attended a similar program two years ago, credits the introduction to law program with being a large part of why she was so successful her first year of law school. "If I could tell undergraduate students anything about the program, it would be that the experience was of immeasurable value to me. Until the program, I had no real idea what to expect in law school or how to properly prepare for it,” said Matos. “The program allowed me to understand the way law school classes work and to better prepare myself for the caliber of work that is required to be successful in law school.”

Sponsored by the Penn State University Dickinson School of Law, this intensive one-week program is free of charge to Penn State undergraduate students accepted into the program, which includes housing and meals. This year’s program will be held from May 17 – 21 in the Lewis Katz Building in University Park.

More information on the program, including application details can be found online. Questions may be addressed to Professor Michele Volmer at 814-867-2805.

Employer Spotlight: Pennsylvania State Police

Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: Centre Hall

About: The Pennsylvania State Police will host an on-campus information table to discuss various career opportunities with students.

Professional Etiquette Dinner

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Time: 5:30 p.m.; Registration begins at 5 p.m.

Location: TBD

About: This interactive event will feature professional networking and dining etiquette for students and professionals. Well-researched strategies and techniques for conducting business in a formal dining setting will be presented. A networking reception will commence at 5:30 p.m., followed by a formal dinner. Students must sign up with Career Services by Tuesday, April 6, to reserve a seat at this event.

University Park Education Career Day

Date: Monday, April 12, 2010

Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Location: Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

About: Please visit http://www.fairs.sa.psu.edu/education/ for more information.

The Emerging Health Professions program for high school seniors combines science courses with hospital experience, and the opportunity to earn up to eight Penn State credits. Students learn about healthcare careers while they participate in job shadow experiences with hospital departments including the emergency room, radiology, operating room, and pediatrics.

"We are proud that so many of our outstanding students were selected to receive these valuable scholarships," said Donna Pavlovic, R.N., instructor of the program for Lehigh Career and Technical Institute. "The scholarships recognize the hard work and achievement of these students and will enable them to continue to pursue careers in their chosen healthcare field."

Pavlovic was also recognized at the ceremony as outstanding HOSA adviser of the year.

The PENN HOSA Foundation, Inc., was established to raise money to support scholarships for talented students that wish to go to college to pursue a health profession. The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation registered in PA with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations and accepts charitable contributions solely for scholarships to benefit outstanding HOSA scholars.

For more information, please contact University Relations at 610-285-5067.

For more information, visit www.lv.psu.edu/athletics, or contact Rich Fatzinger at rwf10@psu.edu.

For more information, contact Cindy Nguyen at 610-285-5042 or e-mail ctn109@psu.edu.

Use of the fitness center is free to those with a Penn State i.d. card. There is a charge for group fitness programs, which include yoga, C.L.I.M.B., Zumba, Body Sculpt, Pilates, and spinning.  Complete class descriptions and times can be viewed at www.lv.psu.edu/athletics.

Program rates are as follows:

Penn State Student Rates

1 program - $10 ($1.43/session)

2 programs - $15 ($1.07/session)

3 programs - $20 ($0.95/session)

4 programs - $25 ($0.89/session)

5 programs - $30 ($0.85/session)

6 programs - $35 ($0.83/session)

Walk-in Rate - $2/session (based on availability)

Penn State Employee Rates

1 program - $15 ($2.14/session)

2 programs - $20 ($1.43/session)

3 programs - $25 ($1.19/session)

4 programs - $30 ($1.07/session)

5 programs - $35 ($1/session)

6 programs - $40 ($0.95/session)

Walk-in Rate - $3/session (based on availability)

In establishing an online presence, State of the Valley staff, comprised of Penn State Lehigh Valley students, also created a new staff position to monitor and coordinate content posted on the blog and Twitter. Ashley Insalaco was appointed the first online editor for the newspaper.

"Our goal is to stay connected to the Penn State Lehigh Valley community. While the print version of our newspaper is published every three weeks, we feel it is important to have constant updates with relevant information. The blog and Twitter will be current and on top of the events on campus," says Insalaco.

For the newspaper's faculty adviser, Nichola Gutgold, adding a digital presence to the newspaper is also a learning opportunity for the students.

"Facebook, blogs, and Twitter are new information tools and, as students embark on journalism careers, it is important that they begin to use the new tools to tell stories and promote the student newspaper," says Gutgold, who is associate professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Lehigh Valley. "There was a time when an editorial and advertising department at newspapers never shared duties of any kind, but social media has forced journalists to consider their roles as promoters as well as reporters." 

According to Insalaco, the entire staff of the newspaper will contribute content to the blog and Twitter. Blog content is intended to be more topic-driven, while the focus of tweets will be to keep followers informed about events and articles to look forward to in upcoming editions of the newspaper.

"When something comes up around campus, State of the Valley will be there to tell you about it," says Insalaco. "We also encourage the campus community to add their thoughts by commenting on the posts or e-mailing."

Donations for books will be $1 for selected paperbacks, $2 for selected hardbacks, and $5 for volume books. A wide variety of genres will be available at the sale including children's books, fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, cookbooks, and volume sets.

For more information, please contact University Relations at 610-285-5018.

Jacqueline McLaughlin, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, is a recipient of the 2010 International Women's Day Spirit of Internationalization Award, given by Penn State's University Office of Global Programs (UOGP). McLaughlin will be recognized at UOGP's third annual breakfast celebration of International Women's Day, to be held at 8:30 a.m., March 16, in Heritage Hall of the HUB, University Park, PA.

The Spirit of Internationalization Awards given each year honor women with international interests who have shown extraordinary strength of character and commitment to the cause of internationalization, whether through a specialized focus on one project, or a variety of initiatives or methods of support.

McLaughlin will be recognized as a catalyst for embedding international/experiential learning into the undergraduate curriculum through her international field course model. Using this model, McLaughlin has lead students to study and research the biodiversity and conservation realities of Alaska, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Peru, Panama, and Tanzania.

In addition, she will be recognized for her continuing work on the CHANCE program (Connecting Humans and Nature through Conservation Experiences). The program, which McLaughlin developed and directs, is a coordinated partnership between the Pennsylvania State University and the Pennsylvania Department of Education that aims to enhance the training of high school science teachers in environmental science and conservation biology. One way in which it accomplishes this is by using hands-on scientific field experience in Costa Rica/Panama (and soon, China), and computer-based, interactive "research modules" to allow teachers to bring real-world scientific issues, research methods, and data into classrooms. CHANCE is now expanding into the undergraduate classroom via an interdisciplinary field course in China and the development of new CHANCE modules specifically geared toward this level of instruction. For more information, log on to www.chance.psu.edu.

International Women’s Day (which is officially observed on March 8) is celebrated by universities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals around the world in the form of rallies, festivals, conferences, craft markets, performances, and more. Originating in the early 1900s, the day has long been an opportunity to draw attention to pressing issues such as pay parity in the workforce, equal access to education, women’s health, and the cessation of violence towards women.

Guffrovich will present, "The Vietnam Conflict: Its Implications on Today’s Events." The presentation will take a look at the lessons of the Vietnam conflict and their implications on present day conflicts. It will also compare and contrast Vietnam with the history of the conflicts happening today.

Emory Guffrovich has served as director of enrollment management at Penn State Lehigh Valley since 1999. He also teaches History 173, "Vietnam: War/Peace." He holds a bachelor's degree in secondary education social studies, and master's in history from Bloomsburg University. Guffrovich served in the United States Army from 1966-69 and is a Vietnam veteran. In 1979, he was awarded a Presidential Certificate for Outstanding Community Achievement for Vietnam Era Veterans.

The event is open to adults age 55 and over, but reservations are required.  To reserve a space, contact Carol Buddock at (610)285-5058 or email cab5@psu.edu. The Penn State Lehigh Valley Corporate Learning Center is located at 100 Brodhead Road, Suite 120, Bethlehem, PA, 18017.

For more information, or to register for the event, visit student affairs in room 214, call 610-285-5042, or e-mail Cindy Nguyen at ctn109@psu.edu.

For more information, contact Student Affairs at 610-285-5042 or email ctn109@psu.edu.

Supervision Essentials Certificate Program

About: This program is geared toward new and upcoming frontline supervisors who seek to keep their knowledge and skills consistent with, or a step ahead of, the demands of the workplace. It focuses on developing practical skills in key areas related to successfully supervising and leading today's employees.

Dates: April 9, 15, 23, 29, and May 7, 13, 21, 27, 2010

Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley Corporate Learning Center, 100 Brodhead Road, Ste. 120, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Fee: $2,100/person

Project Management Certificate Program

About: This program consists of four courses that must be taken in sequential order and includes a project that is carried through each course. The courses include: Project Initiation and Planning; Project Scheduling and Integration; Project Costing and Control; and Project Risk and Change Management.

Dates: Two options – choose Tuesdays or Saturdays. For a list of all dates, contact Pam Klass at 610-285-5034.

Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Rd., Center Valley, PA 18034.

Fee: $499/course

Functional Manager Certificate Program

About: This program, through a series of experiential workshops, allows participants to explore and practice the key areas of management. After completing the program, participants may be able to apply new knowledge to current industry challenges.

Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24; June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010

Time:  12:30-4:30 p.m.

Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley Corporate Learning Center, 100 Brodhead Road, Ste. 120, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Fee: $2,350/person

For a complete description of these programs, log on to www.lv.psu.edu/CE and click on Professional Development. For more information or to register, contact Pam Klass at 610-285-5034 or email pnd100@psu.edu.

Russell Frank, Ph.D., associate professor of communications at Penn State, will be the featured speaker for the March Faculty Invitational Lecture Series at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Frank will present, "News, Abused: How and Why Jokers and Dirty Tricksters Create Fake News Stories and Photographs from Real Ones," at 12:15 p.m., on Thursday, March 25, in the auditorium (room 135) at the campus in Center Valley. This lecture is free and open to the public.

"From Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Saturday Night Live on TV, to digitally altered photographs and bogus news stories on the Internet, we are awash in words and images that look and sound like real news, but aren't," says Frank. "This presentation will attempt to make some sense out of this phenomenon."

During the lecture, Frank will include several examples of "fake news," summarize the efforts of the indefatigable debunkers at snopes.com and urbanlegends.com to track the various distortions to their sources, and consider what he calls a curious paradox: that the credibility of false stories and photos rests on the credibility of the mainstream news media, even as the fakes contribute to the undermining of the credibility of the mainstream news media.

Professor Frank worked for newspapers as a reporter and editor for 12 years before joining the College of Communications faculty at Penn State in 1998. His journalism and mass communications research reflects his graduate training in folklore. He has written about the newsroom as a folk culture and news stories as folk narratives and is currently working on a book to be called, "Newslore."  As the title suggests, the book is about topical folklore – jokes, legends and digitally altered photographs – inspired by the content and style of news reports. He received his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania.

For more information, please contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

Students are invited to participate in a group trip to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, March 30. The day will include a choice of visiting the Capitol for a tour and brief by a Senate staffer, or the Newseum. The Capitol tour will be led by Therese Hammond, instructor of political science, and the Newseum tour will be led by Nichola Gutgold, associate professor of communication arts and sciences. Following those tours, participants can visit the Smithsonian or the National Gallery. The cost of the trip is $5 and interested students are asked to register in the Student Affairs office (room 214) by March 23. The trip is sponsored by the Political Society and the State of the Valley campus newspaper.

For more information, email Professor Therese Hammond at tmh12@psu.edu.

Nichola Gutgold will speak about and sign copies of her latest book, Almost Madam President: Why Hillary Clinton ‘won’ in 2008 (Lexington Books, 2009) at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at the Doylestown Bookshop at 16 South Main Street in Doylestown, PA. 

Gutgold, associate professor  of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Lehigh Valley, argues that although Hillary Clinton did not win the White House, she gained more than she lost, since she demonstrated rhetorical elasticity like no American woman before her. In her book, she also argues that Clinton’s campaign was not symbolic, as other women’s campaigns for the United States presidency. Gutgold is at work on another book, tentatively titled:  Why Not Madam President?

Her other books are: Seen and Heard: the Women of Television News (Lexington Books, 2008) and Paving the Way for Madam President (Lexington Books, 2006). With Molly Wertheimer she co-authored, Elizabeth Hanford Dole:  Speaking from the Heart (Praeger Press, 2004). 

For more information, please contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

Dennis Phillips, associate librarian at Penn State Lehigh Valley, will sign copies of his two books during the Bethlehem Area Public Library's "Goofy Golf in the Library" event  on Sunday, March 14. Phillips will sign copies of Women Tennis Stars (McFarland, 2009) and Golfing Communities in the Southeast (McFarland, 2004) from noon-2 p.m. at the library, which is located at 11 West Church St., Bethlehem, PA.

For more information, please contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

The Faculty Forum presentation by Denise Ogden, which had been postponed due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 18 at 12:15 p.m. in room 310 at the campus in Center Valley.

Denise Ogden, Ph.D., is associate professor of marketing at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Her talk will examine why having strong environmental attitudes does not always translate to buying green products, and how this issue affects marketers of those products. This lecture is free and open to the public.

As part of the discussion, Ogden will discuss social dilemma theory and will reference group theory to understand the attitude-behavior gap in environmental consumerism.

"This research argues that the gap exists because it presents a social dilemma to consumers," says Ogden. "The discussion will also reference group theory to explain the consumer decision to make the trade-off between such self and collective group interests. For example, are you more likely to buy green products when celebrities you admire also purchase these products?"

Ogden will share specific details of a 2009 study, "To buy or not to buy? A social dilemma perspective on green buying," published in the Journal of Consumer Marketing. The study was co-authored by Shruti Gupta, Ph.D., assistant professor of marketing at Penn State Abington.

"For this particular study, my interest in retailing and her interests in consumer behavior crossed," says Ogden.  "We had discussed the paradox that, despite expressing concern toward the environment, consumers were unwilling to buy green goods in the quantities expected.  We decided to use compact fluorescent light bulbs as the product of interest."

Denise T. Ogden received her doctorate in marketing from Temple University (Philadelphia).  Her research interests include retailing, multi-cultural aspects of marketing and integrated marketing communication. Shruti Gupta received her doctorate in marketing from Temple University (Philadelphia).  Her research interests include corporate social responsibility and consumer behavior.

For more information, contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

For these students, the trip to Texas is not just a chance to give back to a community in need. It is also the centerpiece of a course designed to help teach them about the broader concepts of civic engagement and service learning. The class itself, YFE 211, Foundations of Civic and Community Engagement, is a combination online and face-to-face class that also serves as a foundation course for Penn State Lehigh Valley's new Civic Engagement minor.

"In this class, we look at what it means to be an engaged citizen in the local and global community," says Mary Hutchinson, Ph.D., assistant professor of ESL education at Penn State Lehigh Valley, who will accompany the students during their trip, along with Marta Pira, continuing education administrator. "Volunteerism, such as the work these students will undertake in Texas, is just one piece of the concept. We hope the students will come away with not only an impactful service experience, but also a greater ability to analyze the underlying issues that create the need for service in the first place."

During their trip, the students will gather daily to reflect on their experiences. Some of their reflections, including pictures and videos, will be posted to a blog maintained by Professor Hutchinson. Starting March 9, visit the blog for updates about the students' experience at http://www.personal.psu.edu/mcl6/blogs/ASB2010/blog/.

For more information, contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

Employer Spotlight – Enterprise  

Date: Tuesday, March 2

Time: noon-3 p.m.

Location: Centre Hall

About: Enterprise will host an on-campus information table to discuss career opportunities with students.

On-Campus Recruiting – Air Products

Date: Friday, March 5

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. interview timeslots

Location: Reception Area – Room 4

About: Air Products will be on campus to interview students for a 2010 Summer IT Internship opportunity. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for an interview with Air Products. Interested students must submit materials and sign up for a 30 minute interview by Thursday, February 25. 

Careers Panel

Date: Thursday, March 18

Time: 12:15-1:30 p.m.

Location: Room 135

About: Representatives from various industries will participate in a panel discussion about their majors, respective career paths, and industries. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions. Panelists will represent various industries such as education, health policy, creative arts, business, engineering, medicine, psychology, and criminal justice.

On-Campus Recruiting - Enterprise

Date: Thursday, March 25

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. interview timeslots

Location: Reception Area, Room 4

About: Enterprise will be on campus to interview students for a management trainee internship opportunity. Juniors and seniors may submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for an interview with Enterprise. Interested students must submit materials and sign up for a 30 minute interview by Thursday, March 18. 

University Park Spring Career Days: Non-Technical Recruitment

Date: Monday, March 29, 2010

Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: Bryce Jordan Center

For more information, contact Eileen Grodziak at emg15@psu.edu.

The event will begin with a selection of mocktails for students to sample, and will be followed by a presentation and open discussion about the use of drugs and alcohol on college campuses led by Tammy Yocum Cwienkala, campus counselor.

For more information, contact Cindy Nguyen at 610-285-5042 or email ctn109@psu.edu.

For more information, contact Cindy Nguyen at 610-285-5042 or email ctn109@psu.edu.

The new fitness center, which is expected to open on March 15, will offer six different group aerobic and fitness programs that will be held one hour per week for seven weeks. The programs include yoga and spinning, as well as Pilates, body sculpt, C.L.I.M.B., and Zumba, which will be taught by certified instructors from Steel Fitness in Bethlehem. The classes taught by Steel Fitness instructors require a minimum of 10 participants to be offered. Complete class descriptions and times can be viewed at www.lv.psu.edu/athletics.

Program rates are as follows:

Penn State Student Rates

1 program - $10 ($1.43/session)

2 programs - $15 ($1.07/session)

3 programs - $20 ($0.95/session)

4 programs - $25 ($0.89/session)

5 programs - $30 ($0.85/session)

6 programs - $35 ($0.83/session)

Walk-in Rate - $2/session (based on availability)

Penn State Employee Rates

1 program - $15 ($2.14/session)

2 programs - $20 ($1.43/session)

3 programs - $25 ($1.19/session)

4 programs - $30 ($1.07/session)

5 programs - $35 ($1/session)

6 programs - $40 ($0.95/session)

Walk-in Rate - $3/session (based on availability)

Csandl will discuss the Veterans Sanctuary, a community-based treatment center currently under development that will be dedicated to serving the veteran and providing support for families. It will be the first center of its kind in Pennsylvania to specifically treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other related disorders among Pennsylvania's military veterans. The facility will be located on 5^th St. in Allentown under the direction of Treatment Trends, Inc., a private, non-profit that has been assisting the community with issues of addiction, crime, and violence through licensed inpatient and outpatient programs since 1972.

Csandl will also discuss a similar veterans treatment community called Samaritan Village in Manhattan, New York, and will offer ideas for student volunteer opportunities.

For more information, contact University Relations at 610-285-5011.

Conflict Management

Date(s): March 2, 2010

Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Description: In this course, the attendees will learn the sources of conflict and how to deal first hand with conflict.  Conflict resolution styles will be presented and several case studies will be used to allow the attendees to apply the skills learned. A Penn State Certificate and 0.4 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Fee: $79/person

Emotional Intelligence

Date(s): March 4, 2010

Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Description: The concept of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) will be presented in this course.  The attendees will have an opportunity to identify their predominant EQ style using an assessment instrument and work through activities to see how that style influences their responses to individuals. A Penn State Certificate and 0.4 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Fee: $128.95/person

Delivering Effective Presentations

Date(s): March 4 and 11, 2010

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Description: Learn the skills of effective speaking including preparation, organization, style, and body language. Learn how to concentrate on your message, build rapport with your audience and become more confident and comfortable in public speaking situations. A Penn State Certificate and 0.4 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Fee: $79/person

Grammar Boot Camp for Professionals

Date(s): March 9 and March 16, 2010

Time: 6-8 p.m. on March 9 and 6-9 p.m. on March 16

Description: Learning objectives for this course include an understanding of the tools for identifying and correcting common usage, grammar, and spelling mistakes, an understanding of proofreading techniques, and a series of tips for polishing overall professional communication. A Penn State Certificate and 0.5 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Fee: $109.76/person—includes a paperback copy of "Business Grammar, Style & Usage:  The Most Used Desk Reference for Articulate and Polished Business Writing and Speaking by Executives Worldwide."

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Date(s): March 11, 2010

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Description: In this hands-on training course attendees learn proven techniques and processes for thoroughly analyzing problems and arriving at sound, workable solutions quickly and confidently. A Penn State Certificate and 0.6 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Fee: $124/person

Law and the Workplace: Understanding Employee Relations Law

Date(s): March 16, 23, and 30; April 6, 2010

Time: Choose 9 a.m.-noon or 5-8 p.m.

Description: For managers and supervisors, the course is a survey of the major employment laws governing the workplace from the advent of labor legislation in the U.S. to the recent ADAAA, and will focus on the information exempt personnel need to be aware of and/or understand from a practical perspective in order to be legally compliant and keep their employers out of legal trouble. A Penn State Certificate and 1.2 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Fee: $239/person

Critical Thinking

Date(s): March 18, 2010

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Description: This course will introduce the attendees to critical thinking and informal logic and how this helps managers develop the ability to reason clearly and critically and apply problem-solving techniques.   Emphasis is placed on the identification and management of the perception process, use of assumptions, emotional influences, and language in various forms of business communication. A Penn State Certificate and 0.6 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Fee: $119/person

Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Date(s): March 23 or April 20, 2010

Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Description: This course walks participants step-by-step through the creation of the most common sections found on résumés in today's job market. In addition to helping determine what information should be included, it also goes a step further to identify pitfalls to avoid when creating this powerful, job-searching tool. A Penn State Certificate and 0.4 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Fee: $79/person for class only; $159/person for class and a one-on-one resume review with the instructor.

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Date(s): March 25 or May 12, 2010

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Description: This course provides a foundational perspective for socially responsible management practices in business. Special emphasis is placed on the inter-related nature of ethics, moral, legal, and social issues in managing individuals, groups, and the organization within a business environment. A Penn State Certificate and 0.6 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Fee: $119/person

Preventing Harassment in the Workplace

Date(s): March 31, 2010

Time: 1-4 p.m.

Description: All employees throughout the United States are legally entitled to enjoy a workplace free of harassment, discrimination and intimidation.  This supervisory training will explore the different types of harassment and the violation of personal rights underlying all forms. A Penn State Certificate and 0.3 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Fee: $59/person

Essentials of Communicating with Tact and Finesse

Date(s): March 31

Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Description: This interactive session teaches a common foundation of insight into the basic guidelines to effective communication, and will give participants hands on examples of how to enhance their communication skills. A Penn State Certificate and 0.3 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Fee: $59/person

Lean and Six Sigma

Date(s): Wednesdays, March 31-May 5, 2010

Time: 6-9 p.m.

Description: This program is designed for individuals from all levels of an organization with a focus on continuous improvement. The goal is to expose the student to the tools and methodologies that can immediately be implemented to reduce waste and cost, improve processes and quality, increase efficiency, and add customer value. A Penn State Certificate and 1.8 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements. 

Fee: $495/person; $450/person for multiple enrollments from same organization.

Denise Ogden, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing at Penn State Lehigh Valley, will be the featured speaker for the next Faculty Forum session at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, February 25 in room 135 at the campus in Center Valley. Ogden's talk will examine why having strong environmental attitudes does not always translate to buying green products, and how this issue affects marketers of those products. This lecture is free and open to the public.

As part of the discussion, Ogden will discuss social dilemma theory and will reference group theory to understand the attitude-behavior gap in environmental consumerism.

"This research argues that the gap exists because it presents a social dilemma to consumers," says Ogden. "The discussion will also reference group theory to explain the consumer decision to make the trade-off between such self and collective group interests. For example, are you more likely to buy green products when celebrities you admire also purchase these products?"

Ogden will share specific details of a 2009 study, "To buy or not to buy? A social dilemma perspective on green buying," published in the Journal of Consumer Marketing. The study was co-authored by Shruti Gupta, Ph.D., assistant professor of marketing at Penn State Abington.

"For this particular study, my interest in retailing and her interests in consumer behavior crossed," says Ogden.  "We had discussed the paradox that, despite expressing concern toward the environment, consumers were unwilling to buy green goods in the quantities expected.  We decided to use compact fluorescent light bulbs as the product of interest."

Denise T. Ogden received her doctorate in marketing from Temple University (Philadelphia).  Her research interests include retailing, multi-cultural aspects of marketing and integrated marketing communication. Shruti Gupta received her doctorate in marketing from Temple University (Philadelphia).  Her research interests include corporate social responsibility and consumer behavior.

For more information, contact University Relations at 610-285-5067 or email aag18@psu.edu.

Led by a Penn State Law legal writing professor, the program will feature daily classes, lectures, meetings, presentations by attorneys, and evening social events. Costs of housing and meals are covered by the Law School. Classes will run from May 17 to May 21, 2010 and be held in the new Lewis Katz Building at the University Park campus.

An informational meeting about the program will be held on Thursday, February 25 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the auditorium of Lewis Katz Building and will include light refreshments. More information on the program, including application details can found at http://law.psu.edu/academics/explore_law.

Mateff has held the position of Director of Northampton County Emergency Management Services since January of 2008 and previously served as the Deputy Director for Operations and Training for 10 years.  He has worked in Public Safety for more than twenty years holding positions in law enforcement, emergency medical services, and emergency management.  Mateff has a bachelor's degree from DeSales University and professional credentials in emergency management. He currently serves as the vice-chair of the Northeast Pennsylvania Counter-Terrorism Task Force.

The schedule for the remainder of the lecture series includes:

Friday, April 2: The Vietnam Conflict: Its Implications on Today’s Events

Emory Guffrovich, director of enrollment management at Penn State Lehigh Valley; Vietnam 67-68

Friday, May 7: Having Friends Makes us Healthy  

David Livert, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, Penn State Lehigh Valley

Friday, June 4: The Examined Life: Ethical Decision-Making in the 21^st Century

Douglas Hochstetler, Ph.D., associate professor of kinesiology, Penn State Lehigh Valley

The Invitational Summer Writing Institute is a "teachers-teaching-teachers" model based on the belief that, through a process of collaborative inquiry, educators may better address the issues of today's classroom. Those who complete the Institute become fellows in the National Writing Project network of more than 200 sites.

The course schedule includes a pre-Institute class on Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Summer program classes will be held 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday from June 28-July 22. Daily course work includes writing practice in a range of modes and genres: research into literacy practices; classroom demonstrations of writing instruction and assessment; reading and writing response groups; and classroom inquiry. Attendance is mandatory for all sessions, which will be held at the Corporate Learning Center in Bethlehem.

Tuition is $2,220 ($370/graduate credit). An information technology fee of $147 is required at the time of registration. For anyone covered by an employer tuition reimbursement plan, a policy is in place that allows participants to defer the cost until the course is completed. The tuition deferment fee is $45. A $500 stipend will be awarded to participants upon successful completion of the Institute experience.

Students can show their support for THON by dressing according to the following themes on each day of Spirit Week:

Monday: Pajama Day

Tuesday: Crazy Hat/Crazy Costume Day

Wednesday: Tye-Dye Day

Thursday: Wear Penn State Lehigh Valley's THON color (to be announced)

Friday: Penn State Pride

Employer Spotlight: PPL

Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: Centre Hall

About: Representatives will provide information on PPL’s co-op program and recruit for open summer 2010 co-op positions.

Employer Spotlight: Mars Snackfood North America

Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: TBD

About: Representatives will discuss career opportunities at Mars Snackfood North America and brief students on what skills and experience employers are looking for. 

LVCCE (Lehigh Valley Collegiate Career Expo)

Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Time: noon-4:30 p.m.

Location: Holiday Inn, Fogelsville

About: Approximately 100 local and regional employers will be present to discuss opportunities for part-time jobs, full-time jobs, internships, and volunteering. Participants must be in professional dress and turn in a résumé for admission to the event. Visit http://www.lvcce.org/ for more information.

Penn State Berks Career and Internship Fair

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Penn State Berks, Perkins Student Center, Multipurpose Room

Due to weather considerations, this event has been postponed until Thursday, February 11, from 1-2 p.m. in the auditorium (room 135) at the campus in Center Valley.

For more information, email ctn109@psu.edu or visit Student Affairs in room 214.

A panel of judges will vote for story winners in four categories: grades 2-5, grades 6-8, grades 9-12, and parents/adults. The grand prize in each category is a 50 percent discount off a two-week Summer Writing Camp tuition. A runner-up prize of a 20 percent discount off a two-week Summer Writing Camp tuition will also be announced in each category. The deadline for entries is February 22, 2010, and all winners will be announced in April

For more information or to download a registration form, visit www.lvwp.org/camps. For more information, contact Kristy Weidner by emailing kmw14@psu.edu or call 610-285-5231.

To prepare for the silent auction, the THON team will accept donations of items for the auction. In past auctions, donated items have included items such as handbags, Penn State gear, and tickets to events. For more information, e-mail ctn109@psu.edu or visit Student Affairs in room 214.

“The Speakers Series showcases the wide variety of scholarship and the diverse nature of our faculty and their work,” said Assistant Dean of Admissions Jay Shively.  “The topics selected have tremendous potential to engage prospective law students—they cover a broad range of topics and will attract a diverse audience based on the ideas that will be presented.  It’s not often that undergraduate students have the opportunity to connect with scholars of this caliber.” 

A complete lineup of topics and speakers can be found at law.psu.edu/speaker_series.

Lectures are open to the public, but the events will focus on students interested in attending law school who can join in-person in the Lewis Katz Building in University Park and Lewis Katz Hall in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.  More than 40,000 prospective students are also invited to join via Webcast. 

Items to be collected include money, tents, cereal bars, medical supplies, latex gloves, Band-Aids, peroxide, powdered milk, and gallon zip-top bags. A complete list of supplies needed is available at the collection site outside room 214.

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course

February 8, 2010 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Penn State Lehigh Valley – 2809 Saucon Valley Rd., Center Valley, PA 18034

The LEED Green Associate (LEED-GA) credential denotes general knowledge of green design, construction, and operations. This LEED Green Associate exam prep course includes a review of the LEED rating systems, simulated exam questions, and strategies for passing the exam. The cost of the course is $495/course or $449/person for multiple enrollments. For more information, or to register, please click on the following link LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course.

LEED-AP+ Building Design and Construction Exam Prep Course

February 9, 2010 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Penn State Lehigh Valley – 2809 Saucon Valley Rd., Center Valley, PA 18034

The LEED Accredited Professional (LEED-AP+) credential signifies a greater depth of knowledge in green building practices and specialization in one of several fields. This LEED-AP+ Building Design and Construction (BD+C) exam prep course includes a review of LEED credits, simulated exam questions, and strategies for passing the exam. The cost of the course is $495/course or $449/person for multiple enrollments. For more information, or to register, please click on the following link LEED AP+ Building Design & Construction Exam Prep Course.

John Crowley, an American business and social entrepreneur and the subject of a new major motion picture, "Extraordinary Measures," will be the featured speaker at Penn State Lehigh Valley's Commencement ceremony, to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem.

Crowley is currently the president and CEO of Amicus Therapeutics, a 100-person publicly-held biopharmaceutical company working on the development of drugs to treat a range of human genetic diseases. His involvement in the biotech industry spans more than a decade and stems from the 1998 diagnosis of his two youngest children, Megan and Patrick, with Pompe disease: a rare and fatal neuromuscular disorder. Crowley embarked on his journey as an entrepreneur to find a treatment that would save his children's lives, and the lives of thousands of others, parlaying his personal struggles and determination into a series of highly successful biotech business ventures and keynote speeches.

Following their diagnosis in 1998, Megan and Patrick were given just months to live. Frustrated with the pace of Pompe research, and wanting to do whatever he and his family could to change the course of their children’s diagnosis, Crowley quit his job as a marketing director at Bristol-Myers Squibb. He then traveled the world over, competing against time as well as business, medical, and scientific establishments that were slow to move and even slower to accept his hard charging determination. Grasping at one last hope, he helped to co-found a five-person start-up biotech company called Novazyme Pharmaceuticals, focused exclusively on developing a treatment for Pompe. In less than a year, the company went from $1 million in angel financing, to $27 million in venture capital financing and was then acquired for nearly $200 million by Genzyme Corporation. On January 9, 2003, Patrick and Megan began to receive an experimental enzyme therapy developed by Genzyme that has saved their lives. They are now in the 6th and 7th grades, respectively. They continue to fight the battle against Pompe one day at a time.

The film "Extraordinary Measures," inspired by the Crowley family's story, stars Brendan Fraser as John Crowley, Harrison Ford as Dr. Robert Stonehill, and Keri Russell as Crowley's wife, Aileen, and opens in theatres nationwide on January 22. The movie was the first to go into production for CBS Films, and Ford also serves as executive producer.

The Crowley family journey is a remarkable story of perseverance, survival, and a family’s commitment to do whatever it takes, against phenomenal odds, for your children. It is about courage, hope, learning, and love. Crowley and his wife are currently writing a memoir about their experiences entitled Chasing Miracles: The Crowley Family Journey of Strength, Hope and Joy.

The story has also been chronicled in The Wall Street Journal, a Harvard Business School case study “Novazyme: A Father’s Love," The Today Show, and is the subject of a book by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Geeta Anand, The Cure: How a Father Raised $100 Million - and Bucked the Medical Establishment - In a Quest to Save His Children.

For more information, contact University Relations at 610-285-5011 or email aag18@psu.edu.

The event is designed to help students learn about the value that participating in study abroad programs can add to their Penn State education. Two speakers, Kevin Arawjo and Tim Brion, will share how their own experiences abroad enhanced their education and their global perspective. Following their remarks, Peter Behrens, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology and campus liaison to Penn State Global Programs, will speak about the opportunities available to current students and how to pursue them.

Kevin Arawjo graduated from Penn State with a bachelor's degree in history in 1989. He received a master's degree in government from Lehigh University. While completing his education, Arawjo studied abroad with Penn State at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, and also with Kutztown University's summer program with the Diplomatic Academy of Foreign Affairs of the USSR and of the Russian Federation in 1991 and 1994 respectively. Arawjo has served as both an adjunct and full-time instructor of history at Penn State Lehigh Valley and DeSales University. Since 1998, he has operated a successful travel agency specializing in group tours to Europe and beyond. He has traveled to 39 countries, spending the most time in Greece. "Greece is one of my favorite countries and cultures on the planet. I love Greek history and currently teach an introductory course on it to the students at the Lehigh Valley campus.

Tim Brion began his Penn State education at the Dubois campus and completed his bachelor's degree in history at University Park in 1997. Prior to attending Penn State, Brion was a Rotary Exchange Student to Caracas, Venezuela for one year attending high school. From 1997 until 2002 he worked at Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, PA, and left in 2002 as a sales supervisor in Mexico.  In 2002, he started his own insurance agency with State Farm Insurance.

For more information, e-mail mrc1@psu.edu.  

For more information, contact Jessica Kirkwood at 610-285-5002 or e-mail jlk296@psu.edu.  

Admission is $10 for Alumni Association members, $15 for non-members, and $5 for children age 12 and under. The price includes up to two games of bowling, rental fees, lunch, and a special visit by the Nittany Lion mascot. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Stacy Hamm at 610-285-5064 or e-mail slh53@psu.edu.

To sign up or for more information, contact Student Affairs at (610) 285-5042 or visit room 214.

For more information, visit Student Affairs in room 214 or email snf120@psu.edu.

During Penny Wars, contributors decide who will represent Penn State Lehigh Valley as dancers at THON by dropping money in each candidate's can. Each penny is a vote cast in favor of that candidate, while silver and paper money donated count negatively toward that candidate. However, the outcome is far from negative as all proceeds go directly to benefit THON and its mission to conquer childhood cancer.

For more information, email ctn109@psu.edu or visit Student Affairs in room 214.

In addition, The Party People will provide music and giveaways and students can earn the chance for 30 seconds in the money booth.

For more information, email snf120@psu.edu or visit Student Affairs in room 214.

To sign up for this community service opportunity, or for more information, email ctn109@psu.edu or visit Student Affairs in room 214.

On the heels of their regional hit, "So," Sandlot Heroes has established themselves as one of Pennsylvania's stand-out unsigned bands. Their first single, "Out of My Hands," has been the #1 most-requested song on B104-FM in Allentown, PA, consistently in the last half of 2009. With their debut album, "Pretend That We're Famous," now available, Sandlot Heroes hopes to continue to see their success grow.

For more information, email ctn109@psu.edu or visit Student Affairs in room 214.