Officers:
President, Michael Boser, recovery analyst for Coventry Health Care
Vice president, Keith Poleti, assistant vice president/financial services manager for ESB Bank
Treasurer, David Smarrelli, financial adviser for GuyauxMandlerMah Financial Group, LLC
Secretary, Diane C. McClune.

Board members:
Jacqueline Bercik, business team lead pricing and promotions, Heinz North America Special Services
Nicole L. Gardner, branch manager, Citizens Bank
Mike Hamilton, attorney with Dell, Moser, Lane, and Loughney
Jonathan Matlock, administrative assistant/database operator, Hostetter Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers
Eric McIntosh, human resources consultant, UPMC
Roseann M. Simoni, retail advertising representative, The Times
Vicki Teets, head of circulation, Beaver Area Memorial Library
Don Veri, owner, Hopewell Realty

The BVACPSAA is open for membership to the public. Members do not need to be Penn State alumni or attendees. For information about joining the chapter or its activities, visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on "Alumni and Friends," or call the Penn State Beaver Office of Campus and Community Relations at 724-773-3815 or e-mail amk6@psu.edu.

For information about the Brodhead Cultural Center, contact the Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

Penn State Beaver Theatre has been presenting live theater for young children for more than thirty-five years. The play is directed by Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women’s studies. The cast and crew are students from her theatre production class.

Tickets are $3 for children and adults. The play will be presented on the following dates and times:

10 a.m. Thursday, April 8, Tuesday, April 13, Thursday, April 15, Tuesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 22

11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 15

2 p.m.  Sunday, April 18

To make reservations for the play, contact Linda Garlitz, Penn State Beaver staff assistant, at 724-773-3574 or lkg5@psu.edu.

The Pittsburgh-based Clarks have been together for more than 20 years and sold more than 300,000 CDs. They’ve appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and played concert venues around the world. Their new album, "Restless Days," features 11 original songs by The Clarks plus a cover of "Wonderful World," which was commissioned by the Pittsburgh Penguins and used as part of their 2008-09 season marketing campaign. The Chris Higbee Project also is a Pittsburgh-area band.

Beaver campus students sold glow sticks before and during the concert with all proceeds benefitting the United Way of Beaver County. The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association sold concessions with proceeds benefitting the Thomas A. Gilchrist Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Beaver campus students.

For information about the concert or Beaver campus, contact the Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3815.

The president is Michael Boser, recovery analyst at Coventry Health Care, and the vice president is Keith Poleti, assistant vice president/financial services manager at ESB Bank. David Smarrelli, financial advisor for GuyauxMandlerMAH Financial Group LLC, is the treasurer, and Diane McClune, director of operations at Kaneski Accounting, is the secretary. The chapter’s goal is to provide support for the Penn State Beaver students and community as well as reach out into the community by engaging in a variety of activities and services that are open to the public.

To obtain a membership form to join the Alumni Chapter, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/Alumni/16952.htm?cn6 and click on "Membership" or call the Office of Campus and Community Relations at 724-773-3815. For more information about the chapter, contact Amy M. Krebs, director of campus and community relations and Beaver campus liaison for the chapter, at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

For information about Penn State Day and Homecoming, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/homecoming or contact the Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3815.

Participants also are invited to join the chapter to watch Penn State's football team take on Ohio State on TV Nov. 7. The game will be shown at Zooky's in Fallston. When the game time is announced, a starting time for the festivities will be established.

Those interested in participating in the Habitat project or in watching the game should contact alumni chapter member Eric McIntosh at mcintoshed@upmc.edu.

The four Lopez brothers comprise Andes Manta and perform their vibrant music from Colombia to Tierra del Fuego. Natives of the Ecuadorian Andes, the brothers learned their traditional folk music as it has been learned for thousands of years, passed from father to son, brother to brother. Playing more than 35 traditional instruments, Andes Manta provides a rare opportunity for cultural understanding between the peoples of their homeland and North America.

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

Abhijit Dutt, instructor in information sciences and technology. The event is

free and the public is invited to attend. Dutt will discuss "Cloud Computing"

from noon to 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Lodge of the Student

Union Building. Dutt holds a master's degree in computer science from the

University of Tulsa and a master's degree in physics from the University of

Calcutta, India. Dutt can be contacted at aud18@psu.edu or 724-773-3972.

To receive the name of a child(ren) in need of gifts, contact one of the following Alumni Chapter members:

• Diane Canning: 724-375-2474
• Cindy Hovanec: 412-370-2884 or 724-378-7448
• Roseann Simoni: 724-846-7319 (after 6 p.m.)

Purchased gifts will be dropped off at the annual Festival of Trees display reception hosted by the Alumni Chapter. The reception and drop-off will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Brady’s Run Lodge. Refreshments will be served and donors can also bring a non-perishable item for the Alumni Chapter’s food drive.

Those who are unable to attend the drop-off reception can be leave gifts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, in the lodge of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building.

To make a monetary donation to the gift drive, make checks payable to Beaver Valley Area Chapter PSAA and mail to Campus and Community Relations, Penn State Beaver, 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061.

For additional information about the CYS gift drive, contact the Beaver campus Office of Campus and Community Relations at 724-773-3815 or amk6@psu.edu.

‘The Pirate, the Game, and the Word ‘No’’ will be presented at noon on Oct. 28 and 30, and at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29, in the auditorium of the Beaver campus Student Union Building. The plays are directed by Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts and women’s studies at Penn State Beaver.

Thursday evening’s performance will be followed by a discussion with the audience and cast that will be moderated by the Women’s Center of Beaver County and Grace Coleman, executive director of Crisis Center North in Pittsburgh. In addition, Coleman will speak about issues of gender violence to Schafer’s Gender and Theatre class at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, in the auditorium of the Student Union Building.

Schafer is the recipient of the 2009 Achieving Women Award from the Penn State Commission for Women, which recognizes Penn State women who have shown leadership, supported the University’s diversity and equal opportunity efforts and contributed to human causes and public service. A Beaver faculty member since 1998, Schafer has directed and written numerous theatrical productions in the United States, including plays for Beaver campus and Crisis Center North (CCN) in Pittsburgh, a nonprofit counseling and educational resource center for victims of domestic violence in Allegheny County, where she also volunteers.

For more information about the plays, contact Schafer at cas33@psu.edu or 724-773-3591.

To make an appointment to donate blood at Penn State Beaver, register at https://www.givelife.org/index.cfm?Sponsor=PSU-Beaver and enter zip code 15061. For more information, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of student activities and residence life, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

On Friday, Nov. 13, the Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers will present a colorful and artful program of authentic dance, drum, and song. On Monday, Nov. 16, renowned author, speaker, and human rights activist Loung Ung will speak about her experiences of survival under the Khmer Rouge as well as her best-selling book, "First They Killed My Father."

Famous for their internationally-recognized living history program, the Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and  Dancers conduct workshops and perform throughout the country. In addition to appearances in the film, "Dances with Wolves," the group is a frequent contributor to the History Channel and Discovery Channel. Appearing regularly at the Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Indian, national pow-wows, major festivals and colleges across the country, the Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers welcome the opportunity to educate and entertain audiences who want to learn more about Native American history, culture, and contemporary issues.

Loung Ung's memoir,

Penn State Beaver will feature the Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers and renowned author and lecturer Loung Ung in two programs that highlight diversity in November. The programs are free and open to the public and will be held at noon in the auditorium of the campus Student Union Building.

On Friday, Nov. 13, the Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers will present a colorful and artful program of authentic dance, drum, and song. On Monday, Nov. 16, renowned author, speaker, and human rights activist Loung Ung will speak about her experiences of survival under the Khmer Rouge as well as her best-selling book, "First They Killed My Father."

Famous for their internationally-recognized living history program, the Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and  Dancers conduct workshops and perform throughout the country. In addition to appearances in the film, "Dances with Wolves," the group is a frequent contributor to the History Channel and Discovery Channel. Appearing regularly at the Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Indian, national pow-wows, major festivals and colleges across the country, the Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers welcome the opportunity to educate and entertain audiences who want to learn more about Native American history, culture, and contemporary issues.

Loung Ung's memoir, "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers," is a national best-seller that details Ung’s survival of the killing fields of Cambodia, one of the bloodiest episodes of the twentieth century. Loung is a featured speaker on the issues of Cambodia, child soldiers, women and war, domestic violence and land mines. She worked for the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation’s Campaign for a Landmine-Free World. Her previous position was Community Educator for the Abused Women’s Advocacy Project of the Maine Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She has appeared on National Public Radio, the "Today Show," and other news programs on the ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox and C-SPAN networks.

For more information about the programs, contact the Beaver campus Office of Student Affairs at 724-773-3951 or dxt24@psu.edu or visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/.

 "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers," is a national best-seller that details Ung’s survival of the killing fields of Cambodia, one of the bloodiest episodes of the twentieth century. Loung is a featured speaker on the issues of Cambodia, child soldiers, women and war, domestic violence and land mines. She worked for the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation’s Campaign for a Landmine-Free World. Her previous position was Community Educator for the Abused Women’s Advocacy Project of the Maine Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She has appeared on National Public Radio, the "Today Show," and other news programs on the ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox and C-SPAN networks.

For more information about the programs, contact the Beaver campus Office of Student Affairs at 724-773-3951 or dxt24@psu.edu or visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/.

The EOC of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a federal TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education with facilities and administrative support provided by Penn State. The EOC assists low-income, potential first-general adult students, age 19 or older, in gaining access to post-secondary education and training. EOC offices are located at Penn State Beaver, Greater Allegheny and Fayette campuses. EOC staff members work in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

The EOC Perseverance Award was given to Lisa Filippi, a non-traditional student who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting at the Community College of Allegheny County. The Friends of EOC Award was presented to Margaret Stoughton, an employee of Penn State Beaver Adult Literacy Action who teaches GED and general education courses at the Beaver County Jail.

Opening remarks were presented by Tahirah Abdullah, director of EOC of SWPA; Penn State Beaver Chancellor Gary Keefer and Dana Winters, educational counselor for EOC of SWPA. Entertainment was provided by The Burke Conroy Irish Dancers.

EOC offices can be contacted by visiting http://www.equity.psu.edu/eocswpa/ or by calling Beaver campus, 724-773-3768; Greater Allegheny campus, 412-675-9078, or Fayette campus, 724-430-4100, ext. 4796.

The 2009 Alumni Society Golf Committee was chaired by Norman Kraus, CBA Northeast sales manager, Hachette Book Group USA. Committee members were Jeff Bauman, vice president, Bauman Office Equipment; John Hertneky, engineering consultant; Laura Tocci, attorney; Vince Troia, optometrist; Don Veri, owner, Hopewell Realty; Diana Patterson, Beaver campus director of development, and Mona DeLisio, Beaver campus external relations assistant for development.

For information about next year’s golf outing opportunities, contact Patterson at dlp25@psu.edu or (724) 773-3558 or DeLisio at mad25@psu.edu or 724-773-3817.

University of Tulsa and a master's degree in physics from the University of Calcutta, India.

Dutt can be contacted at aud18@psu.edu or 724-773-3972.

For more information, visit www.beaver.psu.edu/athletics or contact Athletic Director Andy Kirschner at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Audrey J. McGivern Trustee Scholarship
Nicholas Cosky, sophomore, information sciences and technology, Ellwood City
Yesmin Farzana, freshman, division of undergraduate studies, Monaca
Isaac Houston, freshman, engineering, Templeton (PA)
Ashley Jackson, sophomore, business, Ellwood City
Adam McMillen, junior, information sciences and technology, New Brighton

Meacci Family Scholarship
Steven Mitchell, junior, information sciences and technology, Hadley (PA)

Michael Baker Corporation Engineering Scholarship
James Chavanic, sophomore, engineering, Hopewell Township
Edward Reina, freshman, engineering, New Brighton

Robert J. Miklos Memorial Award
Heather Sandusky, sophomore, applied psychology, New Brighton

Monaca Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Samuel Martin, junior, health and human development, Monaca
Joseph Nyoh, junior, applied psychology, Monaca

NOVA Chemicals, Inc. Beaver Valley Plant Endowed Scholarship
Travis Palm, sophomore, engineering, Beaver

Frank G. Papa Family Endowed Scholarship
Garrett McCullough, senior, business, Ellwood City

Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship
Dustin Baxa, senior, information sciences and technology, New Brighton
Deric Bolland, senior, information sciences and technology, New Brighton
Kaitlyn Crees, freshman, business, Chippewa Township
Joshua Weitzel, freshman, information sciences and technology, Prospect (PA)

Penn State Beaver Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship
Rachel Brownell, sophomore, division of undergraduate studies, Mayfield (PA)

Pittsburgh Tube Company/PTC Alliance Endowed Scholarship
Nathan Campbell, senior, information sciences and technology, Ellwood City

PNC Financial Corporation Endowed Scholarship
Amber McConahy, senior, information sciences and technology, Girard (OH)

Rochester Wolves Club Trustee Scholarship
Daynel Collins, junior, communications, Rochester
Sonya Domaracki, freshman, agriculture, Rochester
Brandon Taylor, freshman, information sciences and technology, Rochester

Richard and Margaret Shaw Endowed Scholarship
Sean Dickey, sophomore, information sciences and technology, Hopewell Township
Rachael Hudson, senior, applied psychology, Monaca
Abby Pfeiffer, freshman, division of undergraduate studies, Georgetown (PA)
Sean Wolff, sophomore, earth and mineral sciences, Rochester

Richard and Margaret Shaw Trustee Scholarship
Stephen Dentel, freshman, engineering, Pittsburgh
Marcus Guantonio, junior, information sciences and technology, Monaca
Taylor Jaros, sophomore, information sciences and technology, Rochester
Christopher Leasure, sophomore, engineering, Freedom
Bolarinwa Lewis, sophomore, engineering, Cypress (TX)
Jocelyn Wensel, freshman, engineering, Force (PA)

John and Renny Simpson Science Scholarship
Kaitlynne Anzur, freshman, science, Monaca

Standard Steel Specialty Corporation Endowed Scholarship
Michael Borsani, freshman, agriculture, Beaver

Trgovac/Srmeg Family Annual Business Scholarship
Devin Pingree, freshman, business, Beaver                            

Tuscarora Incorporated Endowed Scholarship
Jessica Sassic, sophomore, division of undergraduate studies, Valencia (PA)

John L. Walters Memorial Scholarship
Maria Shamsi, junior, business, Hopewell Township

Thomas P. and Shirley M. Woolaway Endowed Scholarship
Alexander Basalyga, sophomore, creative writing, Beaver Falls
Nathan Flowers, freshman, information sciences and technology, Darlington
Chelsea Herman, sophomore, education, Monaca
Francis Ngo, sophomore, division of undergraduate studies, Lathrop (CA)
Garrett Zang, freshman, engineering, Evans City

Prospective students will learn about campus life by talking to students, faculty, and staff. Discussions will include college expectations and the University’s extensive library and technology resources. Campus tours will include the gym, technology labs, Harmony Hall residence hall and other locations.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast. The program begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. with an information session. Guided tours of the campus begin at 10 a.m. Due to extended tours, participants are asked to dress according to the day's weather.

Advanced registration is requested. To register, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu, call 1-877-JOIN-PSU, e-mail br-admissions@psu.edu, or use AOL IM: BrAdmissions.

The second place team was sponsored by Rep. Jim Christiana’s office: Jay Craigo, Randy Eckelberger, Nick Freidhoff and Noah Zamgias. Two teams tied for third place: the Michael Baker Team, comprised of Bruce Ahern, Greg Cerminara, Justin Smith and John Tricimi, and Robert’s Roadside Team, comprised of Bob Skerlac, Tom Stepian, Brian O’Connor and S. Talbot. Closest to the pin winners were Bill McGinty and Greg Cerminara. Longest drive winner was Tim Gray and longest first putt winner was Mike Hewitt. Prizes for the team members were awarded by the Seven Oaks Pro Shop.

Golf outing proceeds, which will be announced at a later date, will benefit Beaver campus students and programs.

For information about the Tenth Annual Penn State Beaver Alumni Society Golf Outing in 2010, contact Diana Patterson, director of development and alumni society liaison, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

In addition, the Lady Lions also teamed up with Penn State alumnus Matt Kramer, Pennsylvania Game Commission Officer, in cleaning up an illegal tire and trash dumping site at a watershed habitat on state game land.

"Through the Lady Lion basketball team’s continuing community service efforts this season, we hope to educate and inspire community action while preserving the local environment," said Head Coach Bert DeSalvo.

The Lady Lions will culminate their community service efforts with a Go Green game against Penn State Dubois on Monday, Feb. 1, in an effort to increase awareness of World Wetlands Day, which is Tuesday, Feb. 2.

For more information about the Lady Lions basketball team or any varsity sports at Penn State Beaver, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/athletics, e-mail Athletic Director Andy Kirschner at ack121@psu.edu, or contact the Athletic Office at 724-773-3826.

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, a series of flags and markers will be exhibited in the Student Union Building for a week to represent the large number of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Beaver County and northwestern Allegheny County. At noon on Wednesday, Oct. 21, a Silent Witness display will be set up in the Brodhead Bistro area to represent actual victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and their stories.

"The Pirate," "The Game" and "The Word ‘No,'" three short plays with themes of domestic violence and sexual assault, will be presented at noon Wednesday and Friday, Oct. 28 and 30, and at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, in the auditorium of the Student Union Building. Thursday’s performance will be followed by a discussion with the audience and cast that will be moderated by the Women’s Center of Beaver County and Grace Coleman, executive director of Crisis Center North in Pittsburgh. The plays are directed by Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts and women’s studies. In addition, Coleman will speak about issues of gender violence to Schafer’s Gender and Theatre class at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the auditorium of the Student Union Building.

Several speakers and domestic violence survivors as well as a documentary screening about reactions to domestic violence also will be featured in November. Details will be announced at a later date.

For more information about the "Voices Against Violence" programs, contact Schafer at cas33@psu.edu or 724-773-3591 or JoAnn Chirico, senior instructor in sociology, at jxc64@psu.edu or 724-773-3846.

Monday, Sept. 21
Men’s soccer: Geneva College 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Tuesday, Sept. 22
Women’s volleyball: Penn State Fayette 3, Penn State Beaver 2

Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26
Women’s volleyball: Penn State Beaver vs. Penn State Mont Alto and Penn State Beaver vs. Penn State York
Men’s soccer: Penn State Beaver vs. Penn State York

For updates and game scores for Penn State Beaver varsity sports, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/athletics or contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Chapin’s co-presenter was Erin Varner, supervisor of advocacy services for Crisis Center North in Pittsburgh.

Chapin and Varner delivered a session focused on the origins of violence, incidence of domestic abuse in the region, approaches to violence prevention, and victim advocacy as well as an overview of service provided by Crisis Center North, where Chapin is a professional volunteer.

Russian delegates were Aynura Sagymbayevna Kabylova, program coordinator, Street Law Study Center director, leader of the Public Foundation and Center for Civil Initiatives; Sultanbek Zhalalovich Karakozhoyev, president of the Public Foundation, Tuura Kadam; Jyldyz Arstanbekovna Polotova, leading specialist, deputy director, analysis of social politics and social prediction department, Ministry of Labor and Social Development, Kyrgyz Republic; Viktoriya Stepanovna Tyan, shelter coordinator, counselor, Sezim Crisis Center for Women and Families, and Dilnoza Abdilajanova Satarova, protection assistant, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

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

In addition to college recruiters, a representative from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be available to answers questions regarding financial aid. High school students, especially juniors and seniors, are encouraged to attend the College Fair. Plenty of free parking is available on campus. Please follow directional signs and instructions from parking attendants upon entering the campus.

Registration is not required and the public is welcome. For information, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu or call 724-773-3801.

Prospective Penn State students are invited to complete a University application; those applying to Penn State Beaver may receive an offer decision immediately. Financial aid information and campus tours will be available. To receive an immediate admissions decision, applicants must bring their official high school transcripts.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-877-JOIN-PSU, br-admissions@psu.edu, or send an AOL instant message to BrAdmissions.

Saturday, Oct. 31
Women’s volleyball: Penn State Mont Alto 3, Penn State Beaver 2 in semi-finals.
The women’s volleyball team finished their season at 14-4 in the PSUAC and 15-11 overall.

For updates and game scores for Penn State Beaver varsity sports, visit www.beaver.psu.edu/athletics or contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Men's soccer: Penn State Beaver 2, Penn State Hazleton 1

Saturday, Oct. 24

Women's volleyball: PSUAC First Round: Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State York 0

For updates and game scores for Penn State Beaver varsity sports, visit www.beaver.psu.edu/athletics or contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

W. Timothy Few, assistant professor of business administration, will present information on the topic of "Who Am I? Who Are We? How Questions of Identity Shape Life at Work" from noon to 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Room 16, Student Union Building. Few holds a doctorate in strategic management and an executive M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business, as well as a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics from Colby College.

Abhijit Dutt, instructor in information sciences and technology, will offer information on "Cloud Computing" from noon to 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Lodge of the Student Union Building. Dutt holds a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Tulsa and a master’s degree in physics from the University of Calcutta, India.

Few can be contacted at wtf2@psu.edu or 724-773-3883 and Dutt can be reached at aud18@psu.edu or 724-773-3972.

Saturday, Sept. 26
Men’s soccer: Penn State York 4, Penn State Beaver 0
Women’s volleyball: Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State York 0 and Penn State Mont Alto 3, Penn State Beaver 1

Tuesday, Sept. 29
Men’s soccer: Washington & Jefferson College 7, Penn State Beaver 0
Women’s volleyball: Penn State Fayette 3, Penn State Beaver 0

Friday, Oct. 2
Men’s soccer: Penn State Beaver 1, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 1
Women’s volleyball: Penn State Beaver 3, Westmoreland County Community College 1

Saturday, Oct. 3
Men’s soccer: Penn College 3, Penn State Beaver 2
Women’s volleyball: Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State Schuylkill 0

For updates and game scores for Penn State Beaver varsity sports, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/athletics or contact the Athletic Department at <a href="javascript:location.href='mailto:' RedDotInternalUrl="mailto:" RedDotInternalUrl=">ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

To receive the name of a child(ren) in need of gifts, contact one of the following Alumni Chapter members:

• Diane Canning: 724-375-2474
• Cindy Hovanec: 412-370-2884 or 724-378-7448
• Roseann Simoni: 724-846-7319 (after 6 p.m.)

Purchased gifts will be dropped off at the annual Festival of Trees display reception hosted by the Alumni Chapter. The reception and drop-off will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Brady’s Run Lodge. Refreshments will be served and donors can also bring a non-perishable item for the Alumni Chapter’s food drive.

Those who are unable to attend the drop-off reception can be leave gifts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, in the lodge of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building.

To make a monetary donation to the gift drive, make checks payable to Beaver Valley Area Chapter PSAA and mail to Campus and Community Relations, Penn State Beaver, 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061.

For additional information about the CYS gift drive, contact the Beaver campus Office of Campus and Community Relations at 724-773-3815 or amk6@psu.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 10
Women’s Volleyball: Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State Brandywine 0

Thursday, Oct. 15
Men’s soccer: Penn State Beaver 5, Mount Aloysius College 1

Saturday, Oct. 17
Men’s soccer: Penn State Beaver 2, Penn College 1
Women’s volleyball: Penn State Beaver 3, Penn State DuBois 0

For updates and game scores for Penn State Beaver varsity sports, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/athletics or contact the Athletic Department at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Penn State Beaver Advisory Board/Michael Baker Corporation Faculty Excellence in Research Award and was chair of the 2009 Undergraduate Research Fair at Beaver campus.

Che holds a Ph.D. in mathematics and a master’s degree in computer science from Wesleyan University and a master’s and bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Shandong University, China.

Che can be contacted at zxc10@psu.edu or 724-773-3884.

Hudson wrote two articles -- one about Stanley O'Neal, the first African American chief executive officer of Merrill Lynch, and another on Ann Fudge, the first African American chief executive office of a major advertising firm (Young & Rubicam Brands and its advertising division Y&R Advertising).

For more information, call 814-863-4240.

“We’re making this gift to honor our father and to ensure that his dedicated hard work continues to provide educational opportunities for deserving students,” said Tom Gilchrist Jr.

The alumni chapter continues to add to the scholarship by donating all proceeds from the sales they conduct every summer at the Brodhead Cultural Center concession stand.

“We’re honored to be able to donate our concession stand proceeds to this scholarship honoring Tom’s memory,” said Dan Pinchot, campus director of enrollment and coordinator of the alumni concession stand. “Tom did so much for our students and our chapter; we are just happy to be able to give back in his name.”

For more information or to make a gift to the Gilchrist Memorial Scholarship, contact Diana Patterson, director of development, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

The best speller will receive a $1,500 scholarship to Penn State Beaver, $250, and the grand champion trophy. The runner-up will receive a $1,000 scholarship to Penn State Beaver, $150, and a silver trophy.

Contest judges are Dr. Angela Fishman, instructor in mathematics and coordinator of the Center for Academic Achievement, Beaver campus; Carleen Dinello, assistant director of academic affairs and senior instructor in English and reading, Beaver campus, and Marsha Keefer, public affairs editor, The Times.

The moderator will be Jim Luce, senior instructional services specialist at Beaver, and the pronouncer will be Stacy Koutoulakis, lecturer in English at Beaver.

For more information, contact Dee Mooney in the Office of Academic Affairs at djm5@psu.edu or 724-773-3571.

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

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

For information, contact Kuga at djk3@psu.edu or 724-773-3571.

A native of Bellevue, Pa., Hain is a corporate communications major and a resident assistant in the campus residence hall, Harmony Hall. She is a member of the campus Lady Lions volleyball and softball teams and was captain of the volleyball team when they won the 2007 Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) Championship. Hain is employed as a student worker in the Offices of the Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Development, and Campus and Community Relations. She is a member of the Student Computer Fee Committee and the Penn State Beaver Communications Advisory Board. Upon graduation she plans to pursue a career in marketing and event planning.

Hain can be contacted at jlh654@psu.edu.

On Sunday, April 26 Beaver split a doubleheader with Brandywine, losing the first game, 7-1, and winning the second, 5-0.

For details about the Lions and Beaver campus athletics, visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Participants will learn about a variety of Penn State options as well as the admissions process. In addition, visitors can meet with other Beaver campus students and faculty and will receive a campus tour provided by Beaver’s student Lion Ambassadors.

Food and beverages will be available from 5 to 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream will be available after campus tours are completed.

To register, call (877) JOIN-PSU or visit www.beaver.psu.edu and click on ‘Admissions.’

Participants will learn how to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and will explore the variety of financial aid available to them, including grants, loans and scholarships. Staff members will assist in navigating potential pitfalls in financing a college education. Advance registration is requested.

To register, contact the Admissions Office at  (877) JOIN-PSU, br-admissions@psu.edu, or AOL IM: BrAdmissions.

Beaver Theatre is directed by Dr. Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women’s studies. Beaver campus students are featured in the cast and crew.

On Sunday, April 19 at performance will be presented for the public at 2 p.m. Performances dates and times for groups are Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 31, April 2, 7, 9, 14, and 23 at 10:00 a.m. and April 16 and 21 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

To make reservations or for more information, contact staff assistant Linda Garlitz at lkg5@psu.edu or 724-773-3574

Winners:

Oral Presentation – First Place:
Peter Ng, sophomore science major, Queens, NY

Topic: The synthesis of a potential chemotherapy agent: 2, 3-diphenyl Thiazolidin-4-one adduct of iron (III) tetrachloride.

Faculty mentor: Dr. Michael Hay, associate professor of chemistry

Oral Presentation – Second Place:
Abdul Al-Nakhli, senior communications major, New Brighton

Topic: Unmasking a Hero: Culture and Gender among Modern-Day Heroes

Faculty mentors: Dr. John Chapin, associate professor of communications, and Ms. Courtney Young, reference  librarian / assistant professor of women’s studies
                                                           
Poster Presentation – First Place:
Shannon Pridgen, senior applied psychology major, Waynesboro

Topic: Postnatal Depression: A literature review

Faculty mentor: Dr. Minhnoi Wroble Biglan, assistant professor of psychology

Poster Presentation – Second Place:
Kyung-Min Kim, freshman liberal arts major, Seoul, Korea and Kylee Weaver, sophomore applied psychology major, Beaver Falls

Topic: The Gap: Gender Conflicts in Generations

Faculty mentor: Dr. Clare Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology
     

A native of Bremen, Germany, Pirnay-Dummer is the CEO of ParaDocks Omnimedia. He received his doctorate from the School of Economics and Behavioral Sciences of the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany.

Pirnay-Dummer’s research primary research interests include learning, cognition and instruction with a focus on mental models, knowledge and knowledge assessment, technology-enhanced learning environments, and knowledge management.

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

In game one, junior pitcher Greg Frederick (Quaker Valley High School, Fair Oaks, PA) pitched seven scoreless innings, giving up only one hit and striking out sixteen.  Freshman Dan Sonsini (Aliquippa High School, Aliquippa, PA) scored a run for Beaver in the second inning and, after reaching base with a hit, stole second and third before scoring on a pass ball. Junior Ryan Raraigh (Riverside High School, Fombell, PA) added a run in the third and scored later in the inning on an error off a bunt.

In game two, Beaver had ten hits scattered throughout the game, generating only two runs. Greater Allegheny scored three in the second, one in the fourth, and two in the fifth to build a 6-0 lead.  Beaver scored one run each in the sixth and seventh innings. Sophomore Huston Lorenzo (Southwest Miami High School, Miami, FL) led with three hits and drove in a run while Sonsini added two hits and scored a run.

The Beaver Lions are 16-8 in the PSUAC and 22-16 overall. On Saturday, April 25 Beaver will travel to Penn State Abington for a noon game and will move on to Penn State Brandywine on Sunday, April 26 for the season’s final game at 11 a.m.

For information about Beaver campus athletics, visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

A variety of wines will be available for sampling and a silent auction will also be held. In addition, guests are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the Alumni Chapter's ongoing Food Drive for the Salvation Army.

To make reservations for the Wine Tasting or for more information, contact Alumni Chapter board member Jackie Bercik at jackiebercik@comcast.net.

To register or provide support, all participants, donors, and sponsors should contact Christina Winniewicz, external relations assistant at Penn State Beaver, caw47@psu.edu, 724-773-3817.

Committee co-chairs were Dana Alvetro, program aide, Continuing Education, and Denise Turyan, staff assistant, Student Affairs. Other committee members were Darlene Mancini, staff assistant, Housing and Food Services; Carol Pistachio, library assistant 1; Renata Shaw, staff assistant, Chancellor and Campus and Community Relations; Jennie Ward, staff assistant, registrar and Division of Undergraduate Studies, and Christina Winniewicz, external relations assistant, Development.

For information about the 2009 United Way campaign, contact Alvetro at dlb31@psu.edu or 724-773-3762.

To register or provide support for the outing, all participants, donors, and sponsors should contact Christina Winniewicz, external relations assistant at Penn State Beaver, caw47@psu.edu, (724) 773-3817.

Zach Fetchin (Hopewell High School, Aliquippa, PA) scored 20 points and had 12 rebounds. Freshman Tony Houghton (Perry Traditional Academy, Pittsburgh, PA) had 19 points and 4 rebounds.

For information about the team, visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

Freshman Tony Houghton (Perry Traditional Academy High School/Pittsburgh, PA) led Beaver with 23 points and 6 rebounds. Junior Zach Fetchin (Hopewell High School/Aliquippa, PA) had 10 points and 8 rebounds while freshman Matt Shearer (Slippery Rock High School/Slippery Rock, PA) took 11 rebounds.

Junior Zac Fetchin (Hopewell High School) led with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Sophomore Chancelor Humphrey (Hopewell High School), freshman A.J. Poindexter (Wilkinsburg High School), Matt Shearer (Slippery Rock High School), and Tony Houghton (Perry High School) each added 11 points.
Beaver is 5-1 in the PSUAC West Division and is 6-3 overall. The Nittany Lions will resume play on Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 when they host the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes at 7:30 p.m.

From 1982 through 1987, Justice Todd was an in-house litigation attorney for U.S. Steel Corporation.  She maintained a trial practice in the City of Pittsburgh from 1987 through 1999 with an emphasis in complex civil litigation. She was elected as a judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania in November 1999, and served in that capacity from 2000 through 2007. Justice Todd was elected to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in November 2007, and commenced service on the Court in January 2008. Her judicial chambers are in Pittsburgh.

Justice Todd is an elected member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and an alumna and former board member of the Leadership Pittsburgh Program. She is a member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations and the Women’s Bar Association of Western Pennsylvania, and is a fellow of the Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Association Foundations. She is a member of the American Judicature Society, the National Association of Women Judges, and the International Association of Women Judges. Justice Todd has been a frequent lecturer and panelist for continuing legal education programs on trial and appellate practice and procedure.

In 2007, Justice Todd was named the Outstanding Elected Democratic Woman of the Year by the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women. In 2008, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Public Service by Chatham University. 

Justice Todd presently serves as a board member of the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, the Finnegan Foundation, and Pittsburgh Action Against Rape. She is a life member of The Pennsylvania Society.

Justice Todd’s article entitled "Sentencing of Adult Offenders in Crimes Involving the Sexual Abuse of Children, Too Little, Too Late? A View from the Pennsylvania Bench," was published in the Penn State Law Review in 2004. Her sister, Nancy Woods, is director of Adult Literacy Action at Penn State Beaver.

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

"The book challenges us to look at ourselves and our educational system with an eye to the future," said Sheffield. "Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. If what we are practicing is flawed, it will be reflected in the outcome. Therefore, from an early age, we must teach our children proper study practices, a strong value system and a work ethic geared toward excellence. Parents and teachers must partner with the student to provide these tools, ensuring the best possible result."

Sheffield was a former administrative assistant to Joe Paterno, served as director of the Academic Support Center for Student Athletes at Penn State and was director of diversity outreach for the Office of Outreach and Cooperative Extension. Sheffield developed field programs to improve the multicultural education of undergraduate students for Penn State. He is the founder and president of TAME (Techniques Assisting Motivation and Excellence) Inc., a consulting firm dedicated to cultural excellence.

He holds a doctoral degree in higher education from Penn State, a master's degree from Slippery Rock University, and a bachelor's degree from Geneva College.

Sheffield can be reached at dxs6@psu.edu or (724) 773-3564.

Dau and thousands of other boys were Sudanese refugees whose courage and survival were featured in the Emmy-nominated documentary, God Grew Tired of Us, winner of the 2006 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Award and Audience Award for documentaries. Narrated by actress Nicole Kidman, the documentary was filmed in Kenya, New York, North Carolina, and Pittsburgh, PA where many of the Lost Boys finally reached freedom. National Geographic also published Dau’s memoir with the same title.

In 1987 at age 13, Dau fled his home in southern Sudan, narrowly escaping troops sent to exterminate all black Christian males. His village was burned, women were raped, children were enslaved, and young men were killed. Dau and thousands of other Lost Boys began a perilous journey to freedom that spanned more than 1,000 miles and 14 years.

Dau is recognized internationally for his advocacy of human rights and his call to end the violence in Sudan through promoting cultural understanding and awareness of global issues. 
Through his initiative, the Sudanese Lost Boys of New York Foundation was established as well as the American Care for Sudan Foundation.

Information about this program and others that are free to the public is available by contacting the Office of Student Affairs at dxt24@psu.edu or 724-773-3951.

Be a PSU Student for a Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, in the Student Union Building Lodge and a financial aid workshop will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 7 in the Student Union Building.

The first workshop allows high schools students to spend a day as a college student by attending classes at Penn State Beaver and having lunch with current campus students. Students can choose to attend three classes in a variety of disciplines, including accounting, business, calculus, chemistry, economics, engineering, psychology, sociology, and more. If desired, students can meet individually with an admissions counselor and submit an application. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

At the financial aid workshop, learn how to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Participants can discover the kinds of financial aid available to them, including grants, loans and scholarships. Staff members will help you navigate potential pitfalls in financing a college education. Advance registration is requested.

To register for either event, contact the Admissions Office at 1 (877) JOIN-PSU, br-admissions@psu.edu, or AOL IM: BrAdmissions.

For more information about student activities at Beaver campus, contact Robin Schreck, student activities and residence life coordinator, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947. For information about academic programs or admissions, contact the Admissions Office at dlh47@psu.edu or 724-773-3801, or visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu online.

The event will feature Beaver County Commissioner and Chairman Tony Amadio, Commissioner Joe Spanik, and Commissioner Charles Camp. Admission for Chamber members is $5. Non-members’ fee is $10. The public will be able to pose questions to the commissioners on current regional and county issues.

To register, contact the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce at info@bcchamber.com or call 724-775-3944.

Prospective students and their families are invited to explore Penn State opportunities, meet with current students and faculty, tour the campus, and learn the value of a Penn State degree. The event will include a welcome from Chancellor Gary B. Keefer and information about how to apply. Participants will also sit in on a college class of their choice.

Campus tours will be led by current Penn State Beaver students and will introduce students and their families to all campus facilities, including the residence and dining halls, gym, library, and academic buildings. Tours will conclude with Penn State Creamery ice cream. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast and networking. Advanced registration is requested.

To register or for more information, contact the Admissions Office at (877) JOIN-PSU, email at br-admissions@psu.edu, or AOL Instant Messenger, screen name BRAdmissions.

Dramatic Interpretation (Middle School)

1st Sarah Choflet, Freedom
2nd  Louis Spanos, Freedom
3rd  Emilee Baker, Freedom
4th  Zoe Sayre, Freedom
5th  Taylor Wolff, Freedom
6th  Sarah Brutout, Freedom

Dramatic Interpretation (High School)

1st Jonathan Krouse, Beaver County Christian
2nd  David Mine, Beaver County Christian
3rd  Zac Stanley, Beaver County Christian
4th  Samantha Smith, Freedom
5th  David Deltino, Beaver County Christian
6th  Crystal Clear, Freedom

Humorous Interpretation (Middle School)
 
1st Emilee Baker, Freedom

Humorous Interpretation (High School)

1st Ian Taylor, Beaver County Christian
2nd Nikki Wallis, Freedom
3rd Cami Bibby, Freedom
4th Jesse Scheller, Freedom
5th Chris Rooney, Freedom
6th Julie Scheller, Freedom

Original Oratory (Middle School)

1st        Samantha Marchionda, Freedom

Original Oratory (High School)

1st Erica Novak, Freedom

Impromptu Speaking (Middle School)

1st Jesse Gaunt, Freedom
2nd Louis Spanos, Freedom
3rd Richie McEwen, Freedom
4th Jennifer Wallis, Freedom
5th Steve Kappas, Freedom
6th Zack Wilson, Freedom

Impromptu Speaking (High School)

1st Fiona Smith, Beaver County Christian
2nd  Cole Leonburg, Freedom

Children’s Literature (Middle School)

1st Deanna Edwards, Freedom
2nd Zack Wilson, Freedom
3rd Jenny Frantz, Beaver

Children’s Literature (High School)

1st Deanna Miklos, Freedom
2nd Ian Taylor, Beaver County Christian
3rd Sara Allego, Beaver County Christian

Dramatic Duo (Middle School)

1st Mark Zurick and Luke Hutchison, Freedom
2nd  Alicia Galino and Hannah Barrett, Beaver
3rd  Emily Bogolea and Jessica Burval, Beaver
4th  Samantha Marchionda and Lexi Hancock, Freedom
5th  Jesse Gaunt and Richie McEwen, Freedom
6th  Taylor Wolff and Deanna Edwards, Freedom

Dramatic Duo (High School)

1st Kayla Mawhinney and Samantha Smith, Freedom
2nd  Cami Bibby and Jesse Scheller, Freedom
3rd  Shannon Schimmer and Julie Scheller, Freedom
4th  Kelly Follmer and Kyle Lutz, Freedom
5th  Cliff Gilbert and Zac Stanley, Beaver County Christian
6th  Andy Guthrie and Jason Michalenko, Beaver County Christian

Team Award

First Place Middle School: Freedom Area Middle School

First Place High School: Freedom Area High School

           
For more information on the Annual Penn State Beaver Forensics Tournament, contact Chapin at jrc11@psu.edu or 724-773-3877.

The Lady Lions, now 15-3 overall, will host Penn State York on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m.

In the championship round, Beaver took on Penn College, which had defeated Beaver the previous day. The Wildcats scored one in the first inning, added two unearned runs in the third and another in the sixth to build a 4-0 lead. However, Beaver came alive in the sixth, scoring two to cut the lead to 4-2. After holding Penn College scoreless, Lindsay Scialdone lined a two-out walk-off single that scored both the tying and winning run.

In game two of the championship, Beaver had built a 1-0 lead after two innings. Penn College scored twice in the third inning, but Beaver scored one to tie the game at 2-2 after three innings. After a scoreless inning in the fifth, it began to rain and there was a 20-minute delay.

Play resumed and the Wildcats scored twice for a 4-2 lead. Beaver couldn’t get a runner across the plate in the fifth and sixth innings, but finally rallied when senior Taylor Rzeczkowski (Highland High School, Tarentum, Pa. ) had a triple and junior Jen Hain (Northgate High School, Pittsburgh) grounded out to knock in Rzeczkowski to bring the game to 4-3.

Senior Melissa Swoager (South Side High School, Hookstown, Pa.) singled and sophomore Alonna Verrico (Rochester High School, Rochester, Pa.) followed with an infield hit. After a fielder’s choice, a walk loaded the bases to move the winning run into scoring position. Junior Amanda Moore (Hopewell High School, Racoon Township, Pa.) scored on a wild pitch to tie the game, and freshman Jamie Karpinski (Quigley Catholic High School, Beaver, Pa.) pounded a 1-2 pitch down the third base line for a walk-off single to take the PSUAC Championship.

The Lady Lions are 27-17 overall.

For information about Beaver athletics, visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

For information, contact Young at cly11@psu.edu or 724-773-3796.

For information, contact Rizzo at clr4@psu.edu or 724-773-3957.

Kristen Olson, associate professor of English, wrote "From Margin to Milieu: The Authorship of Le tombeau de Marguerite de Valois, Royne de Navarre," which was published in a journal, "New Ways of Looking at Old Texts: Papers of the Renaissance English Text Society (RETS)."

Robert Szymczak, associate professor of history, authored "The Vindication of Memory: The Katyn Case in the West, Poland, and Russia, 1952-2008" in "The Polish Review" published by The Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America.

Cassandra M. Miller-Butterworth, assistant professor of biology, co-authored "Isolation and Characterization of Microsatellite Loci in the Japanese Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus abramus) in Conservation Genetics." She also co-authored "Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in the long-fingered bat Miniopterus fuliginosus" in "Molecular Ecology Resources" as well as "Sequence Variation in the Primate Dopamine Transporter Gene and Its Relationship to Social Dominance," published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution.

Anthony Sadar, lecturer in meteorology, co-wrote a commentary, "In Global Warming We Trust," that appeared in The Washington Times on February 23, 2009.

The faculty can be contacted as follows: Kuga at djk3@psu.edu or (724) 773-3939, Olson at klo10@psu.edu or (724) 773-3899, Szymczak at rxs16@psu.edu or (724) 773-3895, Miller-Butterworth at cmm48@psu.edu or (724) 773-3527, and Sadar at ajs29@psu.edu or (724) 773-3867.

Young’s first article focused on the role of African American astronauts in the U.S. space program, including Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr., Guion S. Bluford, Jr., Frederick Gregory, Ronald E. McNair, Mae Jemison, Isaac T. Gillam IV, and Charles F. Bolden, Jr.

Young’s other articles were about Octavia Butler, an award-winning science fiction author; actress Pam Grier’s role in challenging stereotypical representations of black women in film; Jemison, the first African American woman in space and a professor of environmental studies at Dartmouth College; and an Andrew D. White, professor at large at Cornell University. Young’s fifth article was on Dorothy Porter, a pioneer of librarianship in African American history and studies in the United States and the first African American to earn a library degree from Columbia University.

Young is a member of the American Library Association (ALA) executive board. She began a three-year term in July. She has been a member of ALA since 2002 and has served as the New Members Round Table Councilor (2005-2008) and has served as Councilor-at-Large since 2008. She is an active member of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and serves on several ACRL committees and the New Members Round Table where she is vice-president/president-elect.

Young is a graduate of the College of Wooster and holds a master’s degree from Simmons College.

For information, contact Young at cly11@psu.edu or 724-773-3796.

For information, contact Amy Gartley, Beaver campus associate director of student affairs, at asb1@psu.edu or 724-773-3956.

The women played first, tipping at 10:30 a.m. From the start Beaver led, starting the game on a 13-3 run. Junior Laura Perkins (Monaca High School, Monaca, Pa.) led the early charge, scoring seven of Beaver's first 13 points. Schuylkill put together a run of their own to pull within four, scoring six unanswered points, putting the score at 13-9. From there the Lady Lions went to work, methodically building on their lead to 20 by halftime (40-20).

The second half went back and forth, with both teams making runs. Schuylkill pulled within 11 twice, once at the 9 minute mark and again at the 5 minute mark of the second half. However, Perkins answered the Schuylkill rally once again by draining yet another 3-point shot and sophomore Heather Sandusky (New Brighton High School, New Brighton, PA) capped the scoring with a 3-pointer with under 30 seconds to go, as Beaver won the PSUAC Championship by the score of 75-58.

In the win, sophomore guard Jasmine Green (Orange High School, Allentown, Pa.) recorded her second career triple-double (18 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists). Perkins had a career best of 18 points on 7-12 shooting from the field. Perkins was 4 for 7 from behind the arc and Sandusky added 18 points as well. Freshman Katie Landis (Rochester High School, Rochester, Pa.) grabbed 10 rebounds.

This marks the Lady Lions second straight conference championship in only its second year of competition.

Following the women's game, it was the men's turn to capture a crown of their own. From the opening tip, Beaver was smoking hot, as freshman Tony Houghton (Perry Traditional Academy, Pittsburgh, PA) led the way early with a deep 3-point shot from the wing and several strong drives to the rim. The Lions started the game on a 22-5 run in which all five starters scored. Beaver kept the lead at 20 most of the first half, and led at halftime by a score of 45-23.

In the second half, Beaver pushed the lead to as much as 30 points by the 15-minute mark. However, Hazleton made a sizable run as they converted free throws and layups to cut the Beaver lead significantly. With 2:30 left in the game, Hazleton managed to cut the lead to 10 points, but Beaver was not to be denied and responded with an 8-0 run of their own to seal the victory. Beaver won by the final score of 86-70 to capture its first PSUAC title.

In the win, junior Zac Fetchin (Hopewell High School, Aliquippa, PA) led all scorers with 28 points. Houghton added 19 points, while sophomore Chancelor Humphrey (Hopewell High School, Aliquippa, PA) added 14. Fetchin grabbed 9 rebounds and junior Tim Kubis (Hopewell High School, Aliquippa, Pa.) dished out seven assists.

With the victories, both teams received a bid to next week’s United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) national tournament at Penn State Fayette, Uniontown, Pa. Seedings, game sites, times, and opponents will be announced.

For information about Penn State Beaver varsity and intramural sports, contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or (724) 773-3816 or visit www.beaver.psu.edu

Penn State options as well as the admissions process. Attendees will also hear from Penn State faculty members and current students and will receive a campus tour lead by Beaver campus student Lion Ambassadors.

Food and beverages will be available from 5 to 5:30 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 5:30. Penn State Creamery ice cream will be available after you tour campus at the end of the program. To register, call 1-877-JOIN-PSU.

Academic enrichment camps are as follows:

Princess Camp
Ages 3 to 5
Monday through Friday, June 22-26
9 -- 10:15 a.m. and 2 – 3:15 p.m.

Princess Camp
Ages 5 to 8
Monday through Friday, June 22-26
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Pirate Camp
Ages 6 to 10
Monday through Friday, July 13-17
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Musical Theatre
Ages 9 to 12
Monday through Friday, July 13-17
9 a.m. – noon

Musical Theatre
Ages 13 to 16
Monday through Friday, July 13-17
1 – 4 p.m.

Spanish for Kids
Ages 5 and up
Monday through Friday, July 20-24
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wizardry School (based on J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels)
Ages 8 and up
Monday through Friday, July 20-24
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This event is not endorsed, sanctioned, or any other way supported, directly or indirectly, by Warner Bros. Entertainment, the Harry Potter book publishers, or J.K. Rowling and her representatives.

Rockets Away
Ages 9 to 14
Monday through Friday, July 20-24
9 a.m. – noon

Robotics
Ages 11 and up
Monday and Tuesday, July 20-21
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Digital Video and Movie Production
Ages 11 and up
Wednesday through Friday, July 22-24
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Beginner Cheerleading
Ages 5 to 8
Monday through Friday, July 27-31
9 a.m. – noon

Kids Learn to Cook
Ages 9 to 14
Monday through Friday, July 27-31
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Crime Scene Investigation
Ages 9 to 13
Monday through Friday, July 27-31
9 a.m. — noon

Sports camps are as follows:

Fitness Camp
Ages 14 and under
Monday through Friday, June 15-26
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Tennis Camp
Ages 18 and under
Monday through Friday, June 15-19
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Baseball Camp Invitational
Ages 14 to 18
Monday through Friday, June 15-19
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Softball Camp Invitational
Ages 14 to 18
Monday through Friday, June 15-19
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Baseball Camp
Ages 13 and under
Monday through Friday, June 22-26
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Softball Camp
Ages 13 and under
Monday through Friday, June 22-26
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Boys’ Basketball Camp
Ages 14 and under
Monday through Friday, June 29-July 3
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Girls’ Basketball Camp
Ages 14 and under
Monday through Friday, July 6-10
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Soccer Camp
Ages 18 and under
Monday through Friday, July 13-17
5 – 8 p.m.

Basketball Camp Invitational
Ages 14 to 18
Monday through Friday, July 13-17
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Volleyball Camp Invitational
Ages 14 to 18
Monday through Friday, July 20-24
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Golf Camp
Ages 18 and under
Monday through Friday, July 27-31
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Volleyball Camp
Ages 13 and under
Monday through Friday, July 27-31
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For more information or to register for camps, contact the Continuing Education office at (724) 773-3700 or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/ce/youth.htm.

The program allows high school students to participate in a unique laboratory competition. Each team of two students must test its laboratory skills against other teams. All teams were required to complete two experiments in chemistry, two in physics, and two in biology within a three-hour time frame. Highest score recipients received U.S. Savings Bonds and their teacher-coaches received gift cards.

Winners were:

First Place: Anthony Pulleo and Adam Mihalcin from Blackhawk (Coach: Kim Baker).

Second Place: Kyle Starkey and Jason Johnston from Blackhawk (Coach: Kim Baker). 
 

Third Place: Ankit Medhekar and Ling-Ling Lee from Moon (Coach: Judy Shuster).

Faculty members who implemented the program were Dr. Michael Hay, associate professor of chemistry; Leo Takahashi, assistant professor of physics; Dr. Cassandra Miller-Butterworth, assistant professor of biology; and Jay Means, lab technician. 

For information about the Science Challenge, contact Hay at mth7@psu.edu or (724) 773-3876.                 

Kellinger and other business professionals and artists will provide information for artists and craftsmen interested in starting a business, marketing, record keeping, selling online, and the challenges and opportunities of an online business.

Participants must register to attend and will be charged $20 for the day, including lunch. To register or obtain more information, email beaverartscollaborative@yahoo.com.

The event is coordinated by Michael Hay, associate professor of chemistry, who can be contacted at mth7@psu.edu or (724) 773-3876.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 18 (no rain date)
Hopewell Community Jazz Ensemble

Monday, June 22 (no rain date)
Jadran Junior Tamburitzans
Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 25 (rain date – June 26)
Ellwood City Area Civic Chorale

Monday, June 29 (no rain date)
Renaissance Rhythm Chorus, Sweet Adelines

Wednesday, July 1 (rain date – July 2)
Beaver Bop Cats
Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 14 (rain date – July 15)
Monaca Cornet Band

Thursday, July 16 (no rain date)
Pittsburgh Banjo Club
Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25
Friday and Saturday, July 31 and Aug. 1
Center Theatre Players present "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
Auditorium, Student Union Building, Penn State Beaver
Tickets - $13 for all ages; no discounts.
Tickets can be purchased on each performance night beginning at 6 p.m.
Auditorium doors open for audience at 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29 (no rain date)
Metropolitan Symphonic Band

Tuesday, Aug. 4 (rain date – Aug. 5)
Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 6 (rain date – Friday, Aug. 7)
Burke's Bavarian Brass

Tuesday, Aug. 18 (rain – in campus auditorium)
Tiger Maple String Band
Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 20 (rain – in campus auditorium)
Boilermaker Jazz Band

Tuesday, Aug. 25 (rain – in campus auditorium)
The Joe Grkman Band

Thursday, Aug. 27 (rain – in campus auditorium)
Donna and Mark Groom

Wednesday, Sept. 2 (rain – in campus auditorium)
Cavashawn Rock Concert – co-sponsored by Beaver campus Student Activities
Note change in time: concert at 8 p.m.

Emily Cicconi was hired as a multi-campus career services specialist with an office at Beaver campus, but also will work with Penn State Shenango, Greater Allegheny, New Kensington, and Fayette campuses. Previously she was a university events coordinator at Carnegie Mellon University and an assistant director of career services at Penn State Altoona. She is a member of the American College Personnel Association. Cicconi holds a master's degree in student affairs in higher education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Penn State where she attended the University Park and DuBois campuses.

Anthony Budris and Jennifer Sharp were hired as police service officers. Prior to his arrival at Beaver, Budris was a police services officer at Penn State Mont Alto, a response team member for Securitas Security Services, USA, INC., Shippingport, and a security officer for Allied Security, Pittsburgh. A graduate of the IUP Police Academy, he holds a master’s degree in education in teaching and curriculum and a bachelor’s degree in history from Penn State.

Sharp, who was previously employed as a part-time police services officer at Beaver campus, was also a police officer for the Grove City Police Department, a Lawrence County corrections officer, and a representative for Keefe Commissary Network in the Lawrence County Jail. She is a graduate of the IUP Police Academy and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology and an associate’s degree in sociology from IUP.

Nasser A. Shahin has been named head coach of the Penn State Beaver Nittany Lions men’s soccer team. Previously Shahin was the head soccer coach at South Side Beaver High School and was also head coach for the Olympic Development Program where he trained and promoted players to the United States Olympic Team program for regional competition. In addition, he was the North United Classic soccer coach where he worked on technical skills with teams. In 2002 he was named the Pennsylvania West Soccer Association Boys Classic Coach of the Year. Shahin played professional soccer for the El-Tersana National Club soccer team in Egypt. He is currently enrolled in a master’s degree in sports and leadership and holds graduate and special diplomas in education from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Shahin holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.

Cicconi can be reached at ejt122@psu.edu, Budris at awb126@psu.edu, Sharp at jas96@psu.edu, and Shahin at nas23@psu.edu.

Tonight the men will host Penn State Schuykill at 7 p.m. in their first-round conference championship game. The game will be a whiteout and all attendees are asked to wear a white shirt.

For information about Beaver athletics, contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

The women will travel on Tuesday (March 24)  to Beaver Falls to take on the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes at 3 p.m. For information about varsity or intramural sports, visit www.beaver.psu.edu or contact Athletic Director Andy Kirschner at ack121@psu.edu or (724) 773-3826.

In addition to Beaver campus, the conference was also supported by the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, Community College of Beaver County, Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development, Job Training for Beaver County, Inc., Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, PA CareerLink Beaver County, Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Board, Southwest Training Services, Inc., and Value Ambridge Properties, Inc.

For more information about STEM, contact the Beaver campus Office of Continuing Education at 724-773-3700 or dlb31@psu.edu.

Before coming to Penn State, Paoletti was head software engineer for Clarity LLC and IC-Tech and software projects manager for OmniLink Communications in Michigan. He also taught at Wright State University and Michigan State University.

For more information, contact Paoletti at drp15@psu.edu or 724-773-3972.

In the win, Beaver’s Ashley Jenkins (Bethel Park, PA) assisted on the defensive end and scored her first collegiate point. Landis led the team with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Sandusky added 12 points. Green led Beaver with 7 rebounds.

Beaver remains undefeated in the PSUAC at 6-0 and is 10-3 overall. The Lady Lions travel to Penn State Hazleton for a conference game on Friday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m.

Dau spoke of his escape as a 13-year-old from his Sudanese village when it came under attack, as well as his trials while traveling to reach safety in Africa. Dau eventually reached the United States after years of living in various parts of Africa. After completing his education, he established the John Dau Sudan Healthcare Foundation in Southern Sudan and continues to work to support a clinic he helped build there.

Dau's presentation was followed by a luncheon with student leaders and members of the campus’ Diversity and Multicultural Committee.

For more information about campus programming open to the public, contact Jessica Jackson, coordinator of residence life and student activities at jrj15@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

about the concert, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at rxm70@psu.edu or 724-773-3610 or visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/ online.

For more information about the Blood Drive, contact SGA President Stephanie Shearer at ses1014@psu.edu or (724) 773-3590 or visit http://www.redcross.org/.

Entry into the Brodhead Cultural Center will begin at 6 p.m. The Chris Higbee Project will open the concert at 7 p.m. followed by The Clarks at 8:30 p.m. No tickets are required. This is an alcohol-free event. For more information about the concert, contact the Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3816.

For information, contact Amy Gartley, associate director of students affairs, at asb1@psu.edu or (724) 773-3956.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 18 (no rain date)
Hopewell Community Jazz Ensemble

Monday, June 22 (no rain date)
Jadran Junior Tamburitzans
Penn State Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 25 (rain date – June 26)
Ellwood City Area Civic Chorale

Monday, June 29 (no rain date)
Renaissance Rhythm Chorus, Sweet Adelines

Wednesday, July 1 (rain date – July 2)
Beaver Bop Cats
Penn State Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 14 (rain date – July 15)
Monaca Cornet Band

Thursday, July 16 (no rain date)
Pittsburgh Banjo Club
Penn State Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25
Friday and Saturday, July 31 and August 1
Center Theatre Players present ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”
Auditorium, Student Union Building, Penn State Beaver
Tickets - $13 for all ages – no discounts.
Tickets can be purchased on each performance night beginning at 6 p.m.
Auditorium doors open for audience at 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29 (no rain date)
Metropolitan Symphonic Band

Tuesday, Aug. 4 (rain date – August 5)
Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Penn State Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 6 (rain date – Friday, August 7)
Burke’s Bavarian Brass

Tuesday, Aug. 18 (rain – in campus auditorium)
Tiger Maple String Band
Penn State Creamery Ice Cream Sale from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 20 (rain – in campus auditorium)
Boilermaker Jazz Band

Tuesday, Aug. 25 (rain – in campus auditorium)
The Joe Grkman Band

Thursday, Aug. 27 (rain – in campus auditorium)
Donna and Mark Groom

Wednesday, Sept. 2 (rain – in campus auditorium)
Cavashawn Rock Concert - co-sponsored by Beaver campus Student Activities
Special Start Time - 8 p.m.

Goldratt, often characterized as unconventional and stimulating, is known for exhorting his audiences to examine and reassess business practices with a fresh, new vision. He is the author of The Goal, an underground bestseller that utilizes a non-traditional approach to convey important business information, i.e. it is a business textbook written in novel form and disguised as a love story. The Goal emphasizes Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints which is an overall framework for helping businesses determine what and how to change. Goldratt’s work also includes patents in areas ranging from medical devices, drip irrigation, and temperature sensors.

Goldratt received his doctorate and master’s degrees from Israel’s Bar-Ilan University and a bachelor’s degree from Tel Aviv University. For more information about his visit or his work, contact Diana Patterson, Beaver campus director of development, at dlp25@psu.edu or 724-773-3558.

For information about Penn State Day and Homecoming, contact the Office of Campus and Community Relations at amk6@psu.edu or 724-773-3815.

Marissa Campbell, senior, Applied Psychology baccalaureate award
Carrie Walker, senior, Business Administration baccalaureate award
Angela Adams, graduated in Dec. 2008, Communications baccalaureate award
Deric Bolland, senior, Information Sciences and Technology baccalaureate award
Nathan Campbell, senior, Information Systems Design & Development Option, baccalaureate award
Adrienne McIntire, graduated in Dec. 2008, Letters, Arts, and Sciences baccalaureate award
Kelly Colovos, sophomore, Smeal College of Business: Finance Department Award
Brian Shank, sophomore, College of Engineering: Aerospace Engineering Department Award
Yuduo Zhao, sophomore, College of Engineering: Architectural Engineering Department Award
James Stumbaugh, sophomore, College of Engineering: Electrical Engineering Department Award and the Eberly College of Science: Physics Department Award
Samuel Wilton, junior, College of Engineering: Engineering Science Department Award and the Eberly College of Science: Mathematics Department Award
Mitchell Barr, sophomore, College of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering Department Award
Ethan Healey, sophomore, College of Engineering: Computer Science/Computer Engineering Department Award and President Sparks Award
Julie Russell, sophomore, College of Health and Human Development: Communication Sciences and Disorders Department Award
Rachel Blick, sophomore, College of the Liberal Arts: Psychology Department Award
Campus Honors Certificate
E. Seon Kwon, sophomore, College of the Liberal Arts: Sociology Department Award
Julie Weinstein, sophomore, Eberly College of Science: Chemistry Department Award   
Valerie Cycholl, freshman information sciences and technology major - President’s Freshman Award and Campus Honors Certificate

Sarah Covalt, senior business major, Eclipse Award
Dana Sklack, sophomore communications major, USA Today Leadership Award

Campus Honors Program Certificates were awarded to:
Rachael Hartman, freshman education major
Eugene Meidinger, junior information sciences and technology major
Kaitlyn Seyler, freshman applied psychology major

College Honors Program Certificates were awarded to:
Christopher Nocera, sophomore engineering major
Frank Wisen, sophomore liberal arts major

Student Life Awards were awarded to:
Maria Bruno, freshman education major
Stephanie Shearer, applied psychology major
David Smith, freshman education major
Elizabeth Vincenti, senior business major
Dawn Williams, freshman biology major

Undergraduate Research Fair Awards were awarded as follows:
First Place Oral Presentation
Peter Ng, sophomore science major
Second Place Oral Presentation
Abdul Al-Nakhli, senior communications major

First Place Poster Presentation
Shannon Pridgen, senior applied psychology major
Second Place Poster Presentation
Kyung-Min Kim, freshman liberal arts major, and Kylee Weaver, sophomore applied psychology major

For information about the awards or the Awards Banquet, contact Carleen Dinello, assistant director of academic affairs, at cjd9@psu.edu or 724-773-3824.

Schafer joined Penn State in 1998 and has directed and written numerous theatrical productions in the United States, including plays for Beaver campus and Crisis Center North (CCN) in Pittsburgh, a nonprofit counseling and educational resource center for victims of domestic violence in Allegheny County, where she also volunteers.

In addition, she was featured, along with Chapin, associate professor of communications, in the 2008 fall issue of Penn State Outreach magazine in an article entitled ‘The Myths and Truths of Domestic Violence’ which highlighted research and programs conducted by Schafer and Chapin.

Schafer and CCN executive director Grace Coleman wrote "The Other Side of the River," a fictionalized play based on interviews with survivors of assault in the Pittsburgh area. The play was performed at Pittsburgh's Andy Warhol Museum and at the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's annual Pathways for Victim Services Conference.

Last fall Schafer produced and directed three one-act plays at Beaver campus using members of her theatre class. The plays depicted domestic violence and its repercussions in three very different settings.

For more information, contact Schafer at cas33@psu.edu or 724-773-3591.

The Assess Survey is designed to help high school students explore their strengths and weaknesses in mathematical reasoning, science reading and reasoning, and other areas that are critical to success in an engineering career.

This marked the 42nd consecutive year that the Beaver County chapter of the PSPE has offered the ASSESS Survey to area students. For more information about the ASSESS Survey, contact Robert Modany, Student Outreach Committee chair, at rjmodany@access995.com or (724) 495-2645.

Amy Gartley, associate director of student affairs, and Jessica Jackson, coordinator of residence life and student activities, along with several other University staff members, won the Outstanding Program of the Year Award. They were honored for their leadership in planning and coordinating the ‘MLK Day On........Not a Day Off’ program during the January 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King national holiday. The program engaged more than 100 students and staff members from multiple Penn State campuses in a daylong effort to serve the needs of various non-profit organizations in Beaver County.

Larissa McDoniel, student personal and career counselor, received an Honorable Mention in the Outstanding Program of the Year Award category for her program, ‘Mocktails & Myth Busters.’ The program focused on creating student discussions to break myths about college drinking, smoking and other drug use as well as discussions about PA laws, trends and healthy living.

Gartley can be contacted at asb1@psu.edu or (724) 773-3956, Jackson at jrj15@psu.edu or (724) 773-3947, and McDoniel at lbm12@psu.edu or (724) 773-3961.

In the women’s game, sophomore Heather Sandusky (New Brighton High School, New Brighton) led with 21 points and 12 rebounds while sophomore Jasmine Green (Orange High School, Allentown) had 17 points and 7 assists. Sophomore Tasia McCargo (Beaver Falls High School, Beaver Falls) added 14 points and 5 steals.
For the Lions, freshman Tony Houghton (Perry Traditional Academy High School, Pittsburgh) led with 22 points, junior Tim Kubis (Hopewell High School, Hopewell Township) followed with 18, and junior Zach Fetchin, also from Hopewell, had 12 points.
Beaver’s women and men will host Penn State Fayette on Saturday, Feb. 7. Tip-off for the Lady Lions, now 17-3 overall, is 1 p.m. and for the men, 15-5 overall, the game begins at 3 p.m.

For information about campus athletics or intramurals, contact Athletic Director Andy Kirschner at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

For more information about the concert or the Cultural Center’s summer programming series, contact the Center at 724-773-3610, rxm70@psu.edu, call the Events Hotline at 724-773-3600, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead.

Ayana received a $1,500 scholarship to attend Beaver campus, $250 and a trophy. Rio received a $1,000 scholarship to Beaver campus, $150, and a trophy.

Twenty seventh and eighth grader students from twenty area schools participated in the event which was moderated by Jim Luce, senior instructional services specialist at Beaver campus. Head judge was Angela Fishman, instructor in mathematics and coordinator of the campus Center for Academic Achievement. Other judges were Carleen Dinello, senior instructor in English and assistant director of academic affairs, and Marsha Keefer, public affairs editor, The Times. Pronouncer was Stacy Koutoulakis, lecturer in English.

Program participants were: Kayla Mullen, Freedom Area Middle School; William Patton, Center Area Middle School; Amalia Kontoulis, Ambridge Junior High School; Matthew Young, Highland Middle School; Hollie Martin, Hopewell Memorial Junior High School; Julia Yaccich, Rochester Area Junior High; Zach Smith, Monaca Area Middle School; William Koshut, Mount Gallitzin Academy; Jessica Koshinski, Sts. Peter and Paul School; Matthew Trimble, Western Beaver Junior/Senior High School; Jhatiere Bradley-Caracter, Midland Elementary/Middle School; Rebecca Silverstein, Rhema Christian School; Jacob Goehring, Divine Mercy Academy; Michele Grieco, Beaver Area Middle School; Marlaina Dessler, St. John the Baptist School; Jack Matten, St. James School; Alyssa D’Antonio, Our Lady of Fatima School; Nicholas Barclay, South Side Middle School.

For more information about the event, contact the Beaver campus Office of Academic Affairs at djm5@psu.edu or (724) 773-3571.

To register, visit http://newswires.psu.edu/ and click on the "PSUTXT REGISTER" button at the
bottom of the page to sign up. For information, contact Annemarie Mountz at AMountz@psu.edu.

The top two oral presentations and the top two poster presentations will be announced that day. Winners will receive cash rewards of $150 for first prize in the oral/poster presentation and $100 for second prize in the oral/poster presentation. Winners will be honored at the Annual Penn State Beaver Awards Banquet in April.

The application and abstract submission deadline is Friday, March 6. Abstract and registration forms must be approved and submitted by the student’s research advisor. To register or obtain more information, visit http://www.br.psu.edu/Academics/ugradresearch.htm?cn21C.

The top two oral presentations and the top two poster presentations will be announced that day. Winners will receive cash rewards of $150 for first prize in the oral/poster presentation and $100 for second prize in the oral/poster presentation. Winners will be honored at the Annual Penn State Beaver Awards Banquet in April.

The application and abstract submission deadline is Friday, March 6. Abstract and registration forms must be approved and submitted by the student’s research advisor. To register or obtain more information, visit http://www.br.psu.edu/Academics/ugradresearch.htm?cn21C.

Contact Chapin at jrc11@psu.edu or 3877. Conry-Murray can be reached at cec23@psu.edu or 724-773-3862.

Blood reserves are extremely low, and all those who are able are urged to give blood. Anyone who donated at the Beaver campus November 2008 blood drive is eligible to donate on February 16.

To guarantee a time that fits an individual’s schedule, participants are asked to register to give blood by visiting www.givelife.org. However, anyone who wishes to walk in without an appointment is encouraged to donate as well.

For information, contact SGA president Stephanie Shearer, ses1014@psu.edu, or Beth Vincenti, Beaver campus THON chairman, at eav5011@psu.edu.

Senior guard Matt Franetti (Blackhawk High School/Beaver Falls, PA) was 3-3 from 3-point range and led the Lions with 15 total points. He was followed by Houghton and Fetchin with 14 points each.

Beaver  is 5-1 in the PSUAC and 7-3 overall. On Friday, Jan. 16 the Lions will travel to Penn State Hazleton for a conference game at 8 p.m.
 

Individuals, schools, businesses, government agencies and all organizations are welcome to assemble a team of three adult members. Each teams entry fee is $365, a number based on ALA's theme of "A Buck a Day for ALA." The winning team will receive the Corporate Spelling Bee Traveling Trophy to display until next year’s event.

Fans and members of the public are invited to attend for free, and cheering squads are encouraged. A Team Spirit Award will be given to squads based on best exhibition of banners, most uniquely dressed members, amount of fundraising conducted by fans, etc. Gifts, prizes and plaques for first, second and third place Team Spirit Award winners will be given and free audience gifts will be awarded throughout the evening.

Cash donations and gifts-in-kind also are needed to provide door prizes, team incentive awards and other give-away items. Event sponsors will be permitted to hang company or organization banners in the auditorium.

To register for the Corporate Spelling Bee or for more information about ALA, contact program director Nancy Woods or any ALA staff member at (724) 773-7810 or visit www.adultliteracy.org.
 

Rendell has proposed reducing Penn State's appropriation by a total of more than $60 million. This includes making permanent a 6 percent cut of $20 million implemented as a mid-year rescission in the 2008-09 year and an additional 13.8 percent, or $40 million, from his initial proposal in February. In addition, Rendell has proposed to remove Penn State and the other three state-related universities (University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and Lincoln University) from eligibility for the federal "stabilization funds" for public higher education that are part of a U.S. stimulus package known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Rendell had proposed earlier this year to provide those funds to Penn State to temporarily offset the planned $20 million initial cut in the University's appropriation.

All told, the governor's proposed reductions would set the University back to its appropriation level in 1996. Penn State would go from the current year's initial appropriation of $338 million to $278 million in 2009-10.

Since 2001, Penn State has already experienced five cuts in appropriations totaling more than $45 million. The consequences of the enormous cuts that have been proposed would be either dramatic changes in the character of Penn State and the way it operates or a massive tuition increase for students. Also of significant concern to the University is how these cuts would impact the University's relationship with state government and the benefits Penn State brings to the Commonwealth.

"While news of these proposed cuts is troubling, the discussion at this time is between the governor and the state Legislature, which must come to some agreement on a number of budget issues," said Penn State President Graham Spanier. "We realize the state is facing some serious fiscal challenges, but to cut funding for institutions like Penn State is really a step in the wrong direction."

The state Legislature must pass a budget for the Commonwealth that will be signed by the governor before Penn State's appropriation is finalized. The new fiscal year begins today without an approved budget.

In removing the state-related universities from eligibility for stabilization funds, Rendell has declared that they are not public universities, contrary to their missions and history of state support. Penn State is Pennsylvania's sole land-grant institution and carries out multiple missions in service to the state and its citizens. Its character as a public institution has been supported by 154 years of history, legislative action and legal documents. The law providing the federal stimulus funds notes that the intent of the money is to shield students at colleges and universities supported by state tax dollars from unusually large tuition hikes due to fiscal pressures the economy is placing on state budgets.

In a letter to the U.S. Department of Education, Spanier asks officials there to look closely at Pennsylvania's stimulus funding application and to examine its exclusion of Penn State from the funding formula.

Penn State was founded in 1855 as a publicly supported agriculture college and broadened its mission in 1862 with the passage of the Morrill Land-Grant Act. In 1863, Gov. Andrew Curtin signed into law Penn State's designation as the Commonwealth's sole land-grant institution, giving the University a three-part mission of teaching, research and public service and pledging the state's support for carrying out the provisions of the Morrill Act. From its beginnings, Penn State has been considered by the Commonwealth to be "an instrumentality of the state." As with appropriations, the designation for stabilization funds requires the state Legislature's approval.

The winners of the recent Penn State Beaver Math Competition were announced. The first place team was Rochy #1, Rochester School District with team members Daniel Everett, Kile Reynolds, A.J. DeLuca, Brandon Gray and James Pedaline.

In second place team was Tiger Tales from  Moon Area School District, led by team members Erin Knepper, Sid Govindarajan, Kayla Miller, Chris Tramposch and Aaron Johnson.

The third place team was Imaginary Numbers from Lincoln Park Performing Arts. Team members were Andrew MacLeod, Blake Stadnik, Samantha Berry, Megan Grant and Jane McConnell.

The top individual winner was Ankit Medhekar of Moon Area School District.

For more information, contact Chris Wu, professor of mathematics, at ccw3@psu.edu or (724) 773-3870.

The Beaver Lady Lions softball team finished in first place in the PSUAC. Senior Melissa Swoager (South Side High School, Hookstown, PA) was named PSUAC All-Conference and USCAA Honorable Mention All-American. Junior Alonna Verrico (Rochester High School, Rochester, PA), freshman Lindsey Scialdone (Lincoln High School, Ellwood City, PA), junior Jen Hain (Northgate High School, Pittsburgh, PA), and sophomore Kayla Chambers (South Side High School, Hookstown, PA) were all named to the PSUAC All-Conference team. 

In addition, Chambers was named PSUAC Pitcher of the Year and senior Taylor Rzeczkowski (Highland High School, Tarentum, PA) was named PSUAC Honorable Mention All-Conference. 

Andy Kirschner, Beaver campus athletic director and head softball coach, was named PSUAC Coach of the Year. 

For more information about campus athletics, visit www.beaver.psu.edu or contact Kirschner at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826.

Dau is recognized internationally for his advocacy of human rights and his call to end the violence in Sudan through promoting cultural understanding and awareness of global issues. 
Through his initiative, the Sudanese Lost Boys of New York Foundation was established as well as the American Care for Sudan Foundation.

Information about this program and others that are free to the public is available by contacting the Office of Student Affairs at dxt24@psu.edu or 724-773-3951.

In game one, sophomore starting pitcher Kayla Chambers (South Side High School, Hookstown, PA) pitched seven innings, allowing only two hits, two walks, and striking out four.  In the sixth inning, Jamie Karpinski (Quigley Catholic High School, Beaver, PA) capped Beaver’s offense by hitting a two-run homerun, her second of the season, for the win.

In game two, Chambers threw another complete game, again allowing just two hits, one walk, striking out three, and giving up zero earned runs.

The Lady Lions are in first place in the PSUAC at 11-1 and 17-16 overall. On Saturday, April 25 Beaver will travel to Penn State Abington for a doubleheader that begins at 2 p.m.

For information about Beaver campus athletics, visit www.beaver.psu.edu.

place the Australian Museum Collection of bent-winged bats (genus Miniopterus) in a modern conservation context, to verify species boundaries and geographic distributions of Miniopterus, and to verify species identifications as recorded in the Australian Museum.

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

Beaver Theatre is directed by Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women’s studies. Beaver campus students are featured in the cast and crew.

A performance will be presented for the public at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. Performances dates and times for groups are  at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 31, April 2, 7, 9, 14, and 23 and at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. April 16 and 21.

To make reservations or for more information, contact staff assistant Linda Garlitz at lkg5@psu.edu or (724) 773-3574.

Five students will visit Trinidad and Tobago with Juliette Storr, assistant professor of communications, as part of an intercultural communication course, and five students will travel to Barcelona, Spain with Kay Wijekumar, associate professor of information sciences and technology, to attend a conference of the International Association of Technology, Education and Development.

The trips are part of the campus’ ongoing effort to encourage study abroad.

For information about the trips, contact Dee Mooney, staff assistant, Office of Academic Affairs, at djm5@psu.edu or (724) 773-3571.

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Basketball Camp Invitational
Ages 14 to 18
Monday through Friday, July 13-17
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Volleyball Camp Invitational
Ages 14 to 18
Monday through Friday, July 20-24
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Golf Camp
Ages 18 and under
Monday through Friday, July 27-31
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Volleyball Camp
Ages 13 and under
Monday through Friday, July 27-31
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For more information or to register for camps, contact the Continuing Education office at (724) 773-3700.

Penn State Beaver Advisory Board / NOVA Chemicals, Inc. Faculty Excellence in Service Award
Dr. John Chapin, associate professor of communications, Center Township

Penn State Beaver Advisory Board / ESB Bank Staff Excellence Award
Mrs. Beth Hewitt, assistant financial officer, Center Township.

Penn State Beaver Advisory Board / Unis Dental Associates Staff Service Award
Mrs. Patty Forrest, staff assistant, Educational Opportunities Center, Center Township

Outstanding Organization Advisor
Mrs. Christina Winniewicz, external relations assistant in development, Ellwood City

Outstanding Academic Advisor
Mrs. Gretchen Samchuck, coordinator, division of undergraduate studies, Beaver

Penn State Commission for Women’s Achieving Women Award
Dr. Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women’s studies, Crescent Township

For information about eating disorders, visit PENED at http://www.pened.org/ or contact McDoniel at lbm12@psu.edu or (724) 773-3961.

Brian Shank, a sophomore engineering major from Cranberry Township, was the student team leader for the Waterwheel Water Bypass Safety System, and sophomore engineering major Yuduo Zhao of Nairobi, Kenya, was the leader for the Waterwheel Brake and Power Generation System. Both projects were sponsored by Friends of Beaver Creek State Park/Gaston’s Mill in Ohio. The Reverse Engineering of Bessemer Oil Field Pumping Engine project was led by freshman Robert Springer, an engineering major from Aliquippa, and sponsored by Moraine State Park/Muddycreek Historical Oil Field Site. Penn State Beaver sponsored the Wind Power Generation Project led by sophomore science major Zachary Kozak of Hookstown.

For more information about the class or projects, contact Hendrickson at jah64@psu.edu or (724) 773-3859.

Auditions will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 in the auditorium of the Beaver campus Student Union Building.

Many character roles are available for men. Those auditioning are required to prepare and perform one Broadway-style song. Taped accompaniment is acceptable, and a piano accompanist also will be available. Sandy Reigel, director of the Center Theatre Players, will conduct the auditions.

"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25 and Friday and Saturday, July 31 and August 1 in the Beaver campus auditorium. The show follows the trials, triumphs, and romances of Finch, a brash, self-confident but endearing window-cleaner, who is determined to do what it takes to rise to the top of the business world.

To schedule an audition or for more information about the Brodhead Cultural Center, call the Cultural Center Office at (724) 773-3610 or send email to rxm70@psu.edu.

Student Union Building. For more information about the Brodhead Cultural Center's summer programs, contact the center at 724-773-3610 or rxm70@psu.edu, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead, or call the events hotline at 724-773-3600.

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Chapin is a health communications and health-risk expert who works with Crisis Center North (CCN), a nonprofit counseling and educational resource center for victims of domestic violence in Allegheny County. Chapin has been recognized regionally and state-wide for his work with CCN which serves victims of domestic and relationship violence and works toward the elimination of community held beliefs and behaviors that perpetuate it.

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

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Daniel Smith, instructor in business and chair of the Beaver campus Faculty Congress, led the academic processional, convention of proceedings, and recessional.  Chancellor Gary B. Keefer offered the welcome, conferred degrees, and introduced Justice Todd. Campus Advisory Board president John Hertneky, continuous improvement manager, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, assisted Dr. Keefer in awarding diplomas. Dr. Donna J. Kuga, director of academic affairs, presented the degrees and recognized administration and faculty.

        
Michael Boser, president of the Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association and SIU investigator for Coventry Health Care, awarded the graduates a free, one-year membership in the Penn State Alumni Association.  Senior business major Sarah Covalt, Rochester, led the audience in singing the national anthem and the Penn State alma mater.
        
A reception, organized by Jeremy Lindner, director of housing and food services, and his staff, was held in the Brodhead Bistro immediately following the ceremony.           

Following is a list of graduates and degrees conferred: 

MASTER OF EDUCATION – TEACHING AND CURRICULUM – PENN STATE HARRISBURG, THE CAPITAL COLLEGE
Candidates were presented by Dr. William Bigos, assistant professor of education.
Sandra K. Aeppli, New Castle                         Beth A. Benson, Baden
Kelly E. Bucci, New Castle                              Michelle A. Buffalini, Beaver Falls
Kristin N. Bumblis, Beaver                              Julianna R. Carr, Coraopolis
Eric J. Cupp, Cranberry Twp.                          Christina L. Ford, New Castle
Catherine J. Hanna, Beaver Falls                     Benjamin D. Holmes, Industry
Francee E. Lipecky, Coraopolis                        Courtney M. Marko, McKees Rocks
Lauren L. Miller, Pittsburgh                             Kristi L. Pruszenski, Ambridge
Tracy L. Rhode, Pittsburgh                              Elizabeth C. Shannon, Hookstown
Amanda M. Stief, Industry                              Courtney L.  Stone, Imperial

BACHELOR OF ARTS – APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY- UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidates were presented by Mr. Kevin Bennett, instructor in psychology.
Amanda Allison, New Brighton                       Theresa F. Belcastro, Rochester
Marissa L. Campbell, Monaca                         Stephanie A. Coker, Beaver Falls
Neil T. Colwell, Monaca                                  Christopher H. Cordial, Rochester
Lisa R. Kronstain, Freedom                             Jason T. North, McKees Rocks
Rebecca L. Pilacik, Pittsburgh                          Shannon N. Pridgen, Waynesboro
Megan L. Stephens, Newport

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – BUSINESS – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Candidates were presented by Ms. Karen Barr, instructor in business.
Dana M. Corradi, Midland                               Sarah N. Covalt, Rochester
Paul J. Grossi, Beaver Falls                              Ryan T. Grundza, Monaca
Amit Kuckreja, Sewickley                               Patrick G. Ringel, McKees Rocks
Taylor V. Rzeczkowski, Tarentum                  Jessica E. Scherer, Wampum
Brandon J. Templeton, Homestead                  Suzanne R. Toy, Beaver Falls
Jeffrey J. Trojan, Rochester                             Paula M. Trojan, Freedom
Carrie J. Walker, Hookstown

BACHELOR OF ARTS – COMMUNICATIONS – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Candidates were presented by Dr. Juliette M. Storr, associate professor of communications.
Abduhl N. Al-Nakhli*, New Brighton             Melissa R. Burnecke, Monaca
Lauren E. Calhoun*, Gibsonia                         Joseph E. Carpenter, Beaver
Kirk S. Manson, Cranberry                            Christina M. Sheleheda, Baden

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY- COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

Candidates were presented by Dr. Patrice Clemson, instructor in information sciences and technology.
Mohammad D. Baig, Sewickley                      Benjamin P. Davidson, Georgetown
Cynthia A. Gajarsky*, Brookfield, OH             Jennifer A. Muffi, Imperial
John T. Romanowski*, Pittsburgh                   Jeffrey J. Shaffer, Beaver Falls

BACHELOR OF ARTS - LETTERS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES – COLLEGE OF THE LIBERAL ARTS
Candidate was presented by Dr. Kristen Olson, associate professor of English.
Heather R. Moore, Beaver

BACHELOR OF ARTS - LETTERS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidate was presented by Dr. Kristen Olson, associate professor of English.
Jennifer A.  Jasper, Leetsdale

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidate was presented by Ms. Karen Barr, instructor in business.
Brenda A. Skonieczny, Baden

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - LETTERS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidate was presented by Dr. Kristen Olson, associate professor of English.
Juliann E. Celich, Ambridge

*Expected graduation Summer/Fall 2009

To qualify for a scholarship, women must be age 40 or more by March 31, 2009, must be able to demonstrate financial need, and must be enrolled in an accredited school or technical program within six months of the scholarship award date. Applications must be received by March 31, 2009.
To apply or to obtain more information, visit http://www.aarpfoundationwlc.org/.

This spring, Bower served as a visiting professor in the Department of Romance Languages at Duke University where she also taught an upper-level undergraduate seminar and a graduate seminar in medieval Spanish literature. In 2008 she participated in Columbia University’s prestigious Literature Humanities Luncheon Speaker Series with a presentation on "Augustine’s Confessions." Her article, "Remembering Things Past: Reading History, Writing Memory and the Poetics of Agency in Ernesto Cardenal" was published in The Bulletin of Hispanic Studies, Vol. 85, Issue 3, 2008.

Bower taught at Columbia from 1990 to 1993 and from 1995 to 2000. There she received the President’s Fellowship, a Literature Humanities Preceptorship, and a Dissertation Research Fellowship. She is also a recipient of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Michael Baker Corporation Faculty Excellence in Research Award.

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

Beaver Theatre is directed by Dr. Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts, and women’s studies. Beaver campus students are featured in the cast and crew.

The performance will be presented for the public at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. Performances dates and times for groups are at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, April 14 and 23, and at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursday and Tuesday, April 16 and 21.

To make reservations or for more information, contact staff assistant Linda Garlitz at lkg5@psu.edu or (724) 773-3574.

EOC is a program that targets low-income individuals who are beginning or continuing their postsecondary education. Staff members will help participants complete a 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application online. Attendees must bring a valid driver's license, Social Security card, and records of earnings and all untaxed income in 2008.

To register for the workshop or obtain more information, call the EOC Office at 1-800-378-6230, or contact Patty Forrest, EOC staff member, at paf13@psu.edu or 724-773-3951.

This unique musical group of women will perform a variety of musical styles, including Haitian, Jamaican reggae, Afro-Brazilian samba, Portuguese, Afro-Cuban, African American spirituals, blues, jazz and neo soul.

Zili Misik was named the Boston Music Awards 2008 Outstanding International Music Act of the Year and also won the 2008 Boston Phoenix/FNX Best Music Poll. The group was also featured on WGBH/PBS television’s Design Squad.

For more information about the group, visit http://www.zilimisik.com/ or contact Jessica Jackson, coordinator of residence life and student activities, at jrj15@psu.edu or 724-773-3947.

Nine teams from area businesses and organizations competed for the first-place trophy. In addition to Beaver campus, other teams were: BASF Corporation, Blackhawk High School teachers, Community College of Beaver County, the Center for Hope, Comcast, Eaton Corporation, Heritage Valley Health System, and Performance Review Institute.

Event proceeds benefit the ALA, a not-for-profit organization that provides free adult education in reading, writing, math, GED preparation, distance learning, English for speakers of other languages, and family literacy. Last year ALA volunteer tutors and instructors served more than 800 adults at libraries and learning centers throughout Beaver County.

For information about the Corporate Spelling Bee or to learn how you can participate next year, contact the ALA Office at 724-773-7810 or visit www.adultliteracy.org.

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will host two free workshops open to the public on Saturday, Jan. 31. An Application Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a Financial Aid Workshop will begin at 10 a.m. in the Student Union Building.

Advance registration is not required for the Application Workshop and staff members will be available to assist in completing and returning Penn State applications. The $50 application fee will be waived for anyone completing an application specifically for Beaver and some Beaver applicants might receive an immediate admissions decision. In addition, financial aid information and campus tours will be available.

To receive an immediate admissions decision, the applicant must bring her/his official high school transcript to the workshop. Only applications to Penn State Beaver will be received and evaluated. Applications to other Penn State locations will be completed and forwarded, along with the application fee, to the respective campus for evaluation. Paid application fees are not refundable. 

The Financial Aid Workshop will provide instructions and information for parents and students on filing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Advance registration is required. Participants will learn about various types of financial aid for which they qualify, including grants, loans and scholarships. Staff members will also provide guidance in navigating potential pitfalls in financing a college education.

For information about the events or Penn State, contact the Admissions Office at 1 (877) JOIN-PSU, br-admissions@psu.edu, or via AOL IM: BrAdmissions.

The service project has been implemented during the last several years by campus students and staff and is designed to honor King’s vision of helping the communities in which we live. The service project, to be announced soon, will be a hands-on event that will contribute to the lives of community members in need.

In January 2008 campus students, faculty, and staff spent MLK day working at the Center for Hope in Ambridge where they packaged and distributed food and organized clothing donations.

For information about participating in the 2009 MLK service project, contact the Office of Student Affairs at dxt24@psu.edu or 724-773-3951.

"The training is standardized, consistent and rigorous," said Marian Vendemia, Penn State Beaver director of Continuing Education. "It is designed to ensure that residents of these facilities have a good quality of life. This is a critical societal issue that Penn State is ideally suited to help address through its statewide campus system."

DPW invited Penn State Beaver to be a training provider shortly after new training regulations went into effect. Vendemia rounded up experts in health care and the law and offered the first program in spring 2006. Since then, 272 personal care home administrators and other health care professionals have completed the training.

This fall, Penn State DuBois and Penn State Greater Allegheny will offer the program. Jeannine Hanes, Penn State DuBois continuing education representative, explained that Penn State DuBois wants to offer the program to help more than 40 personal care and long-term care facilities in its region attend training close to home. "This program fits in well with our other health care programs. We work closely with our long-term care facilities to assess their education and training needs and arrange for appropriate programs," Hanes said.

According to Kimberly C. Black, director of Training for DPW's Adult Residential Licensing program, "Personal care homes serve vulnerable adults that require personal care services. Without appropriate training, personal care home administrators cannot keep up with current trends and issues related to the individuals they serve." DPW increased training requirements for personal care home administrators and staff in 2005. Black said, "Training improves the knowledge base of the individual, which improves services provided to residents."

Personal Care Home Administrator Training covers 19 topics ranging from resident rights to laws and regulations, fire prevention and emergency preparedness, and budgeting issues. To become an administrator, individuals must complete the training and pass a test developed for DPW by a Penn State team. Led by Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D., professor of intergenerational programs and aging, and Richard Fiene, Ph.D., associate professor of human development and family studies, a group of Penn State Extension, College of Education and College of Health and Human Development faculty and staff created the online test.

"By passing a competency-based test that reflects what they have learned, administrators are better-prepared to ensure the quality of care for residents. It's all about the quality of life of the resident," said Kaplan, adding, "and this, in turn, contributes to the sense of comfort and reassurance that families throughout the Commonwealth can have in terms of knowing that their loved ones are well cared for."

Personal care homes and assisted living facilities provide shelter, meals, supervision and assistance with personal care tasks for people who need assistance, but do not require nursing home or medical care.

George Knox, who with his sister Nancy Simmons, an RN, has owned and operated Trinity Oaks Care Centers in Ellwood City and Beaver, Pa., since 1979, uses Penn State Beaver for all training for himself and his staff of 32. "The programs are cogent, appropriate and timely," Knox said. "Penn State Beaver offers programs that are extremely appropriate for what we do." After a recent fire prevention program, Knox incorporated new fire safety measures in his facilities.

For more information about this training program, contact: Penn State Beaver Continuing Education (CE), (724) 773-3700, br-continuinged@psu.edu; Penn State DuBois CE, (814) 375-4836 or (814) 372-3005, jhanes@psu.edu; and Penn State Greater Allegheny CE, (412)-675-9058, juj117@psu.edu.

Penn State Continuing Education is part of Penn State Outreach, the largest unified outreach organization in American higher education, serving more than 5 million people each year, delivering more than 2,000 programs to people in all 67 Pennsylvania counties, all 50 states and 80 countries worldwide.