Kyle D. Balawejder, Quarryville, Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Ivy H. Beatty, York, Human Development and Family Studies; Sebastian C. Cortinez, York, Information Sciences and Technology; Jacob J. Demaske III, York, Electrical Engineering Technology; William E. Fields, Shermans Dale, Mechanical Engineering Technology; Valerie L. Foreman, York, Human Development and Family Studies; Adam D. Geiman, Manchester, MD, Mechanical Engineering Technology; Greshina L. Johnson, York, Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Joseph Kurilla, Glen Rock, Information Sciences and Technology; Clare M. Lefevre, Stevens, Business Administration; Lauren L. Matkovic, Lewisberry, Human Development and Family Studies; William W. McGinley, East Berlin, Information Sciences and Technology; Corey J. Messinger, Red Lion, Business Administration; Darby W. Mitchell, Red Lion, Information Sciences and Technology; Josh S. Pappas, York, Information Sciences and Technology; Ted J. Polaski, Lancaster, Business Administration; Audra M. Post, Lancaster, Business Administration; Lendorph E. Ramos, York, Business Administration; Debra M. Rider, Red Lion, Business Administration; Debra S. Rivera, York, Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Carmen Salcedo, York, Human Development and Family Studies; Steven M. Shower, Hanover, Information Sciences and Technology; Joshua E. Smith, Wrightsville, Electrical Engineering Technology; Saylean Som, York, Information Sciences and Technology; William I. Sourbeer, Millersville, Business Administration; Benjamin C. Suarez, York, Electrical Engineering Technology; Joyce M. Thoman, Glen Rock, Human Development and Family Studies; Adam D. Waldron, Aspers, Electrical Engineering Technology; Laura M. Waltman, Herndon, VA, Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Tabitha L. Zimmerman, York, Human Development and Family Studies.

The following students completed baccalaureate degrees at Penn State York:

Natalie A. Anthony, Stewartstown, Information Sciences and Technology; Sonia Bhalla, Red Lion, Business; Adam M. Brinker, York, Information Sciences and Technology; Cody L. Correll, York, Business; Steven L. Daugherty Jr., Glen Rock, Communication Arts and Sciences; Samantha L. Dietz, York, Business; Vineeta Dilawri, York, Business; Lindsay C. Dodd, York, Business; Amanda L. Forsythe, York, Communication Arts and Sciences; Hillary A. Hasson, York, Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Hamza A. Iqbal, York, Science; Christopher R. Lamb, Thomasville, Business; Ryan M. Lewis, York, Communication Arts and Sciences; Jason A. May, Dallastown, Information Sciences and Technology; Ashley T. McMullen, York, Business; William M. Meighen, York, Business; Ryan M. Quinlivan, York, Information Sciences and Technology; Joseph W. Ritzmann, Airville, Business; Amanda N. Russell, Glen Rock, Science; Brian K. Skeen II, York, Information Sciences and Technology; Sarah M. Sparks, Red Lion, Business; Kari S. Strasbaugh, Red Lion, Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Kristine A. Stremmel, York, Information Sciences and Technology; Leah L. Vogely, York, Business; Brett A. Warner, Spring Grove, Business; Angela M. Wenttang, Dallastown, Science; Christopher S. Witmer, Hanover, Business.

The following students completed the Master of Education degree in Teaching and Curriculum at Penn State York:

Kate L. Anderson, Mount Wolf; Cari A. Ayala, York; Michele A. Bowers, New Oxford; Michelle L. Dickinson, Columbia; Janice L. Dills, Shrewsbury; Jennifer A. Eisenhart, York; Jacquelin O. Foultz, Peach Bottom; Kathleen C. Galloway, Mount Wolf; Alyson M. Groft, Hanover; Elizabeth A. Groft, East Berlin; Sara E. Groft, Spring Grove; Lindsay A. Grosso, York; Martha D. Hassler, Mount Wolf; Amy L. Heltzel, York; Kathryn G. Hensel, Dover; Amber L. Herbst, York; Megan R. Hoffman, York; Jessica A. Johnson, Ephrata; Cristi M. Keith, Dover; Margaret E. Kot, York; Erin E. Logan, McSherrystown; Jennifer L. May, Red Lion; Patrick C. McKowen, Spring Grove; Jamie D. Nace, Spring Grove; Angie K. Nugent, York; Jeremy R. Overlander, York; Ann R. Raffensberger, York; Kerri B. Renoll, Spring Grove; Charles S. Richards Jr., Dover; Margaret L. Rishel, Red Lion; Catherine E. Roberto, Dallastown; Heather A. Robinson, Mount Joy; Randi L. Roomsburg, East Berlin; Ira M. Schneider, York; Kelly M. Shaub, Spring Grove; Ashley L. Shetter, Dover; Lori A. Shirey, York; Kyle R. Simon, York; Kori J. Spedding, York; Deborah C. Wise, Elizabethtown; Eric S. Wolfgang, York.

The following students completed their degrees at other Penn State campuses and are returning to Penn State York to receive their degrees:

Sean A. Byrne, Dallastown, Electrical Engineering; Chelsea E. Parkent, Brogue, Psychology; Grant L. Williams, Glen Rock, Business Administration.

The following students are changing to other Penn State campuses in Spring 2010 to continue their degree programs:

Adam R. Ali, New Freedom, Engineering; Patrick S. Bauer II, Reading, Science; Roby L. Bradford Jr., Hanover, Communications; Tyler J. Breneman, Washington Boro, Agriculture; Melinda B. Cable, New Freedom, Art History; Sally M. Cary, Bordentown, NJ, Business Administration; Shanay M. Chance, Lancaster, Capital College; Robert A. Clarke, York, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology; Shannon R. Conway, York, Advertising/Public Relations; Lauren R. Dalemar, York, Agriculture; Gregory T. Derr, Mount Wolf, Kinesiology; Ashley L. Douty, York, Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Jessica M. Eichelberger, Harrisburg, Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management; Sean P. Farrell, Seven Valleys, Anthropology; William E. Fields, Shermans Dale, Mechanical Engineering Technology; Jonathan L. Florence, Morgantown, Materials Science and Engineering; Chad A. Garbrick, Mount Joy, Political Science; Jessica L. Glick, Mount Wolf, Human Development and Family Studies; Jonathan B. Heird, York, Kinesiology; Trevor S. Houck, Red Lion, Information Sciences and Technology; Clifton O. Johnson, New York, NY, Management; Christina M. Jury, Dallastown, Psychology; Garreth I. Kenzitt, Spring Grove, Communications; Andrew P. Levis, York, Communications; Tarik Z. Monteiro, Lancaster, Premedicine; Zachary A. Moore, Glenville, Geography; Kristin E. Ort, York, Kinesiology; Ruchir A. Patel, Wormleysburg, Capital College; Jeremy E. Ploumis, Peach Bottom, Engineering; Steven W. Rutledge, York, Engineering; Swara B. Shah, York, Business; Amanda H. Shipley, Dover, Secondary Education Social Studies; Ashley E. Small, East Berlin, Capital College; Meredith A. Smith, York, Business Administration; Hajreta Spiodic, Danielson, CT, Liberal Arts; Aaron D. Striebig, Dallastown, Engineering; Corey A. Stubbs, York, Engineering; Michael A. Swann, York Haven, Agroecology; Angela C. Tyson, York, Business Administration; Laura M. Waltman, Herndon, VA, Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Michael P. Weaver, Columbia, Engineering; Julie K. Wiedemer, Dillsburg, Human Development and Family Studies; Kristie L. Wright, New Freedom, Occupational Therapy; Brandon S. Yeager, Holtwood, Agriculture.

For information on Penn State York's range of programs beginning Jan. 11 and throughout the spring, call 717-771-4040 or visit http://www.yk.psu.edu/ online.

Penn State York students in development and administration of human services programs (HD FS 455) class raised more than $3,300 for the children of their late classmate, Michelle Plaza. A roller skating party in October and a basket bingo in December were held to benefit The Plaza Children’s Fund.

Plaza was shot in July and left behind three children ages 18, 13, and 7. She graduated with an associate degree in human development and family studies in May 2009 and had planned to return to campus this fall to continue her studies toward a baccalaureate degree. Each semester, under the guidance of JeanMarie St. Clair-Christman, assistant professor of human development and family studies, students in the HD FS 455 class plan fundraising events and learn firsthand what it is like to do them. The projects provide real-world experiences for students. The class voted unanimously to plan events to benefit Plaza’s children.

Cookie decorating, card making, games, and face painting are just a few of the activities planned during the Optimist Club Children’s Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 19, from 2 – 5 p.m. at Penn State York. The event is open to children aged 12 and under and takes place in the Lion’s Den, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center. Cost is $5 with all proceeds going to the Optimist International Childhood Cancer Campaign.

The event is sponsored by the Penn State York Optimist Club. In addition to the activities already mentioned, children will also have the opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa and just enjoy an afternoon of fun. For more information, please call 615-5250 or e-mail meb5220@psu.edu.

Penn State York is celebrating its ninth annual fall commencement on Friday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center at the campus. Jane S. Sutton, Ph.D., associate professor of communication arts and sciences, who is celebrating 25 years of service to the University, is the commencement speaker. For those who cannot attend the event, Penn State York's commencement can be viewed on Comcast cable channel 18 streaming on the Web site at www2.yk.psu.edu/commencement.

In addition to hearing from Sutton, Penn State York will continue its tradition of open microphone where graduates can speak for a moment. The top graduating senior in Penn State York’s baccalaureate programs, top associate degree graduate, and top master’s degree graduate will also speak.

Sutton began her Penn State career in 1984 at Penn State York. She is a member of the graduate faculty at the University and serves as the program coordinator for the communication arts and sciences program at York. She began her teaching career in 1974 in a high school near Montrose, Colorado, where she taught language arts classes and coached high school debate.

An internationally known expert on rhetoric, Dr. Sutton credits a college course thirty-five years ago for sparking her interest in, and study of, rhetoric. This course transformed her passion for competitive debate into an intellectual curiosity about rhetoric that has continued throughout her career.

During her tenure at York, Dr. Sutton has taught more than 117 sections of public speaking (CAS 100) as well as other courses including rhetorical theory, rhetorical criticism, language culture and society, American public address, contemporary American rhetoric, and business and professional communication.

Dedicated to her students, Dr. Sutton started a chapter of the National Communication Association Student Group (NCASG) at Penn State York and the Pi Rho Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, a national honor society, at the campus. She involves students in her research projects and has taken them to national conferences where they have presented papers and won awards.

She is the author of The House of My Sojourn: Rhetoric, Women, and the Question of Authority, Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press, 2010, currently in press. She has more than thirty publications among them journal articles in international and national journals such as Rhetorica, Windsor Access to Justice, and Journal of International Women’s Studies as well as chapters in books, including references such as the Encyclopedia of Rhetoric. She has earned a number of awards and grants for her research, including a “Best Article Award” for her publication in Southern Communication Journal on women and rhetoric. She has been the recipient of several internal grants, such as the Institute for the Arts and Humanistic Studies.

Sutton earned a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Colorado in 1984. She earned a master of arts in Communication Arts and a bachelor of arts in Speech and Drama, with a minor in English literature, from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. Sutton’s complete bio is available on the Web.

Penn State York will award 41 master of education in teaching and curriculum degrees; 27 baccalaureate degrees; three bachelor of arts in communication arts and sciences; two bachelor of arts in letters, arts, and sciences; 13 bachelor of science in business; six bachelor of science in information sciences and technology; and three bachelor of science in science. The campus will also award 31 associate degrees: seven in business administration; four in electrical engineering technology; six in human development and family studies; eight in information sciences and technology; three in letters, arts, and sciences (liberal arts); and two in mechanical engineering technology.

Three Penn State York students who completed their work at an upper division campus of Penn State will return to York, their home campus, to receive a degree during the ceremony. Penn State York offers the first two years of more than 160 Penn State majors and those students comprise most of the campus.

Renowned dog behavior expert Cesar Millan , the “Dog Whisperer,” comes to the stage at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Canter) at Penn State York on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. on Dec. 11, $75 VIP (including meet and greet) and $62.50 for regular . Visit the box office, call (717) 505-8900, or visit www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu to order tickets or for more information.

Millan is one of the most sought-after specialists working in the field of dog rehabilitation. From bullying Chihuahuas to timid Great Danes, he has an uncanny gift for communicating with dogs and seeing the world through their eyes. Millan has been called “a Dr. Phil for dogs,” and for good reason. His amazing rehabilitations of aggressive, scared, lazy, compulsive, and jealous dogs captured the national spotlight when his National Geographic Channel (NGC) series Dog Whisperer premiered in 2004.

In addition to co-creating and starring in Dog Whisperer, Millan has co-authored three New York Times Bestsellers: Cesar’s Way, Be the Pack Leader and A Member of the Family. In October of 2009 he released his fourth book titled How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond. He has also created numerous instructional DVDs and CDs, and continues to host a popular series of personal appearance seminars where he teaches attendees how to apply his techniques in the training and rehabilitation of their dogs.

With seating for just over 1,000, The Pullo Center offers an intimate venue with full theatre capabilities. The Pullo Center opened at the campus in August 2005.

A charcoal work by Laura B. Davilá Reyes, a Penn State York student, was the “Best of Show” in the 6th Annual Penn State York Student Art Show sponsored by the Visual Arts Club at the campus. The student exhibit continues through Dec. 18 in the north glass lobbies of the second and third floors of the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center at the campus. The show is free and open to the public.

“The artwork in this year’s show is extremely good,” said Fred Haag, associate professor of visual arts at the campus and adviser for the Visual Arts Club. “Although there are a smaller number of pieces, I am pleased with the quality of the work.”

Judge for the exhibit was Nelson Dodson, a retired art teacher from William Penn High School. Dodson holds degrees in art education and painting from The Art Institute of Chicago and Rochester Institute of Technology.

Reyes’ charcoal drawing “Black Boots” earned her the “Best of Show” honors. She is a communication arts and sciences major and resides in East Berlin, Pa. In addition to being a student at Penn State York, Reyes works in the continuing education office as the youth programs coordinator. Andrew Swoboda, won second place in the show for “Self Portrait,” a woodblock print. Swoboda is a mechanical engineering technology major and resides in Red Lion. Other students with artwork on display are Chelsea Parkent, a letters. arts, and sciences major from Brogue, Pa., and Kayley Shaver, an art history major from Wrightsville, Pa.

Hours for the exhibition are Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, contact Abbi Ferree at ajf5182@psu.edu or Kayley Shaver at kms5599@psu.edu. Ferree, an English major from York, Pa; and Shaver organized the show.

“It is very humbling to be selected as coach of the year once, much less twice,” said Rich Chilcoat, Penn State York soccer coach. “I believe it is a reflection of the quality of players we have been able to recruit and their commitment to the program, he said.

Chilcoat also commended Ben Otterson, his assistant coach, for the time and effort he has invested in the soccer program. “I look at this award as "coaches" of the year as we would not nearly be as successful without his efforts.”

Under Chilcoat’s direction, the Penn State York soccer team won the 2009 PSUAC championship, a feat they haven’t accomplished since 1997. York finished the season with a 12-1-2 record, won the regular season, and were the PSUAC tournament champs. This is the third consecutive year York’s soccer team has played in the championship match. The York team also finished fourth in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) after playing in the national tournament held in Burlington, Vermont.

Chilcoat has been the soccer coach at Penn State York for five years and prior to this appointment served for five years as the assistant soccer coach under longtime coach George Miller. Chilcoat also coaches for FC York instructing the 18-year-old boys and girls team and serves as trainer for the 15-year-old boys.

Last year he was selected to attend the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Premier Diploma coaching course at Bloomsburg University where participants must pass written, oral, and field exams. Only two coaches from Pennsylvania were selected to attend this prestigious program.

For more information on Penn State York’s athletic programs contact Kerry Magi, athletic director, at (717) 771-4036 or kam24@psu.edu or, visit the Penn State York athletics Web site.

“The Penn State virtual classroom is unique in online education offerings in that it uses technology to deliver live lectures, presentations, and instructor interaction with each student. People enrolling in these credit courses will have real-time support from a Penn State instructor from the convenience of their home,” said Jeff Warner, director of continuing education at Penn State York.

The Business Essentials for Professionals credit certificate is comprised of four 3-credit courses that can be completed in one year. The certificate is designed for professionals who need an accelerated and convenient way to earn a credit certificate in business; want to gain knowledge and skills in the management of information systems, effective communication, selling techniques, and management principles; and want to earn that certificate from a university recognized around the world. The program provides students with real-time interaction and support from a Penn State instructor as well as online and in-person contact with other students.

Professionals who do not have a degree but want to earn one can use this certificate as a first step towards earning a degree. This Business Essentials for Professionals credit certificate program is also available to professionals who may already have a degree in another discipline but need a business certificate to advance in their career.

The maximum course registration is 15 students. Classes are kept small to provide a quality educational experience with opportunities for one-on-one interaction with the instructors. Classes meet online one evening per week for ten consecutive weeks, except for the first and last class sessions which meet on the Penn State York campus. Class is from 4 – 5:45 p.m.

The office of continuing education is now accepting registrations for the Business Essentials for Professionals certificate. For more information and registration, please visit the Web site at http://www.ce.yk.psu.edu/virtual_classroom.html or call (717) 771-4105.

Dubbed “the best young Elvis in the world,“ LeDoyt has earned this reputation because he looks like Elvis, sings like Elvis, moves like Elvis, and his personality and mannerisms on and off stage are strikingly similar to The King. To those people who think they have seen it all when it comes to Elvis tribute acts, this is the one that makes them do a double-take. Don’t miss LeDoyt performing a mix of traditional Elvis songs and holiday tunes.
 
Tickets are $27. For more information on the variety of ticketed and free shows at The Pullo Center, call (717) 505-8900, or visit www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu . With seating for just over 1,000, The Pullo Center offers an intimate venue with full theatre capabilities. The Pullo Center opened at the campus in August 2005.

The York State Health Center located at 1750 N. George Street is also offering the H1N1 vaccine. Students will need to call 771-4505 for an appointment. Vaccines are by appointment only on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and Thursday, Dec. 3 from from 2:00p.m. - 6:00pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Jason Kilmer, Penn State York's associate diretcor of student at (717) 771-4045 or jlk58@psu.edu.

Penn State York students in development and administration of human services programs (HD FS 455) class have planned a second fundraising event to benefit the children of their late classmate, Michelle Plaza. A basket bingo is set for Sunday, Dec. 6 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the conference center of the Main Classroom Building at the campus. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Last month the class held a roller skating party to benefit The Plaza Children’s Fund.

Plaza was shot in July and left behind three children ages 18, 13, and 7. She graduated with an associate degree in human development and family studies in May 2009 and had planned to return to campus this fall to continue her studies toward a baccalaureate degree.

Each semester, under the guidance of JeanMarie St. Clair-Christman, assistant professor of human development and family studies, students in the HD FS 455 class plan fundraising events and learn firsthand what it is like to do them. The projects provide real-world experiences for students.

“We voted and it was unanimous to plan events to benefit The Plaza Children’s Fund. Everyone had a connection to Michelle and she was one of our classmates. She was amazing,” said Brian Lawrence, a senior at Penn State York. Michelle Winemiller, another student in the class and also a senior, noted that Plaza was someone students saw everyday and even those who did not know her wanted to do the events to benefit her children.

Tickets for the basket bingo are $15 for 20 games and can be purchased on campus now or the day of the event. For more information about the basket bingo, please contact St. Clair-Christman at (717) 771-4161 or jxs176@psu.edu. Penn State York is located at 1031 Edgecomb Ave. in York.

This year’s show features Ty Barnett, a standup comedian as emcee. Barnett was the 2006 runner-up on NBS’s “Last Comic Standing” where he faced-off with the eventual winner, Josh Blue. Since then, Barnett has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and as a regular on the “Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” Additional television credits include “Comedy Central Presents,” “Premium Blend,” and numerous television commercials. He also appeared in the feature film Stand-up.

A Chicago native, Barnett who has been performing since his high school days on the city’s south side, describes his comedy as “comfortably social with funny political views that aren’t forced on the audience.” He began touring and earning rave reviews in California, Oregon, and Canada before being voted “Up-and coming Comedian of the Year” in 2002 at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He is a single parent and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

In addition to the comedy of Barnett, audience members will be treated to a variety of local performing groups who will be singing, dancing, doing martial arts, and more all to benefit children with cancer. The rock band 12th of August, Kim’s Karate, singer Jess Olan, rapper Clifton Johnson, and instrumentalists Rhoi Fajardo and Pete Bottros are just a few of the performers taking to The Pullo Center stage for Paw Search. This is one of the campus’ many fundraisers in support of THON which takes place on Feb. 19 – 21, 2010, at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park. The campus will send two local dancers to participate in this 46-hour dance marathon which has raised more than $52 million since it began in 1973.

Tickets are $5 for Penn State York students with I.D. and children under 10-years-old; $10 to all others. Tickets can be purchased at The Pullo Center Box Office, (717) 505-8900; from a Penn State York Thon member; or in the Penn State York Bookstore (717) 771-4110 using cash or check. Tickets will also be on sale the night of the show. For more information on Paw Search, please call (717) 771-4128.

Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Company stars pneumatic wizard Fred Garbo and Brazilian ballerina Daielma Santos. This duo has performed around the world, transcending barriers of age and language in a seamless program that includes physical comedy, dance, juggling, and most importantly, their own creative inventions that INFLATE! The company has won the praise and affection of audiences around the globe.

In addition to appearances on international television and on the “Late Show” with David Letterman, performance highlights include the Kennedy Center, two sold-out runs at the New Victory Theater on Broadway, Playhouse Square in Cleveland, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and the Hong Kong International Arts Carnival.

With seating for just over 1,000, The Pullo Center offers an intimate venue with full theatre capabilities. The Pullo Center opened at the campus in August 2005.

Monday, November 16
12:00 p.m. - Student Government Association (SGA) meeting: Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center (RSCC)

Tuesday, November 17
12:00 p.m. - THON meeting, Room 112, Main Classroom Building (MCB). Everybody welcome!

12:00 p.m. - Christian Fellowship Organization (CFO) Meeting, Room 30, MCB, Everyone welcome!

12:10 p.m. - Biology Club meeting, Room 105, MCB

Wednesday, November 18
11:00 a.m. - Wednesdays In the Lion's Den (WILD): Real Deal Game, Lion’s Den, RSCC

12:00 p.m. - Black Student Union (BSU) Club meeting, Room 101, MCB  Everybody welcome!

Thursday, November 19
12:00 p.m. - Nittany Catwalk Modeling Club meeting, Community Room, RSCC Everybody welcome!

3:30 p.m. - International Coffee Hour, Lion's Den, RSCC, FREE – Everybody welcome!

Friday, November 20
12:00 p.m. - Scheduling Classes: Advising Preparation, eLion, Room 103, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center)

12:00 p.m. - Visual Arts Club Meeting, Room 110, The Pullo Center

3:00 p.m. - Student Art Show Reception, The Pullo Center

Sunday, November 22
2:00 p.m. - Fred Garbo Inflatable Theatre Company, The Pullo Center, $22, $18 and $15

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November 15 the Penn State York men's basketball team opens the 2009-10 season at York College. Be there and represent Penn State as we “White Out” for a WIN in their house!!!

For those around Thanksgiving Break we will be offering a bus trip to Manhattan on November 24, please stop into the Student Affairs office for more information. Additionally, if you are not able to go home for Thanksgiving Holiday Break (November 23 – 27) please let us know by signing up in the Student Affairs office.

Penn State York THON is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Paw Search, a talent and variety show, December 4, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at Penn State York’s Pullo Family Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available now at the Box Office or from a Penn State York THON committee member. Prices are $5 for Penn State York students w/ ID and children under ten-years-old; $10 all others. Comedian Ty Barnett will emcee the event with proceeds going to pediatric cancer research through the Four Diamonds Fund at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Submit to Penn State York's Literary Magazine: Any Other Word.  We are looking for any sort of creative writing (i.e. essays, poetry, fiction, short story, and general prose).  Those interested can send their work or questions to Dr. Noel Sloboda at njs16@psu.edu.  Submissions must be made by November 27, 2009, for consideration.  Also, be sure to check out The Toilet Paper coming to a stall near you for more events for the upcoming weeks.

Food service hours: Lion's Den/The Bistro at Penn State York: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

"TWAY" is published every Thursday by Student Affairs.  If you have something you'd like listed in TWAY, e-mail it to jlk58@psu.edu.

The Lady Lions take on Valley Forge Christian School in Valley Forge at 6:30 p.m. Their first home game is set for Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. when they play Lancaster Bible College at Penn State York.

The 2009-10 Lady Lions of York look to make it four consecutive seasons of continued improvement under fourth-year head coach Eric Leese. The squad seeks another opportunity to return to the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) playoff picture. Returning from last year’s playoff team include senior Tiffany Mummert (York, Pa.) junior Kait Toomey (Dover, Pa.), and sophomore Samantha Noel (Hallam, Pa.). Leese will look to those three returning players, a promising freshman recruiting class, and experienced newcomers to lead the way.

This year’s freshman class includes Amanda Ball (Mclean, Va.), Abbie Forry (Manchester, Pa.), Jennifer Fink (New Oxford, Pa.), and Laura Hoffman (New Oxford, Pa.). The Lions also welcome sophomore Amber Royster (Baltimore, Md.) and junior Ariane Grove (Spring Grove, Pa.).

Leese believes his squad is well balanced and ready to handle PSUAC league play as well as a challenging nonconference schedule that includes Valley Forge Christian School, Bucks County Community College, Lancaster Bible College, Christendom College, and Trinity University. The York Lady Lions also look forward to playing in the Gallaudet University Holiday Tournament in Washington D.C. over Thanksgiving. The Lions will face Gallaudet University in the first game and a possible match-up with Goucher College or Penn State Altoona.

The Penn State York men’s basketball team takes on York College of Pennsylvania at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 at York College in the White Rose City Classic. Penn State York is hoping for a “white-out” and asks their fans to wear white in support of the team. Penn State York will return to the basketball court at York College on Monday to continue in tournament play with game time and opponent to be announced.

Under the direction of Parrish Petry, new head coach for the team, Penn State York returns just two players from last year’s team that captured the Southern Division Championship of the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and earned a berth in the conference final four at the Bryce Jordan Center. Gone to graduation are All-Conference players Eric Hudak and Cody Corel.

According to Petry, this year’s success will depend almost exclusively on the new group of lions. Only shooting guard Eric Aspril (Hampstead, Md.) and junior guard Russ Englebert (East Berlin, Pa.) return from last year’s team that was the only conference team to defeat champion and United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) national runner-up, Penn State Beaver. They will be joined this year by three transfer students and six freshmen. Chase McGowan (Dallastown, Pa.), Eddie Ward (Dallastown, Pa.) and junior Josh Czerski (Baltimore, Md.) will be looked upon to bring some experience and maturity to this young 2009-10 squad. Freshmen joining the team are Durant Harvin IV, Baltimore, Md; Horace S. Jackson, Georgetown, S.C.; Ryan Klunk, Hanover, Pa; Jae Pugh, Lancaster, Pa.; Xavier Smith, Killeen, Texas; and Lavoi Wilder, Baltimore, Md.

The team will face a brutal non-conference schedule opening up the season at York College followed by tournaments at Dickinson University in Carlisle and Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. The Penn State York Lions also have a date with Messiah College in January.

For more information on Penn State York’s basketball teams, visit their Web site at www.yk.psu.edu/basketball

Submissions of artwork for the 6th Annual Penn State York Student Art Show are being accepted through noon Thursday, Nov. 19 in room 110 of the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at the campus. The show is sponsored by the Penn State York Visual Arts Club.

The artwork of Penn State York students will be featured in the north glass lobbies of the second and third floors of The Pullo Center beginning Friday, Nov. 20. An opening reception is set for 3 – 5 p.m. that day. The art show continues through Dec. 18 and is free and open to the public. The adviser for the Penn State York Visual Arts Club is Fred Haag, associate professor of visual arts at the campus.

Works submitted for the art show must have been completed post high school. Hours for the exhibition are Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, contact Abbi Ferree at ajf5182@psu.edu or Kayley Shaver at kms5599@psu.edu.

Tuesday, November 10 – Dress Like a Kid Day
12:00 p.m. - THON meeting, Room 112, Main Classroom Building (MCB). Everybody welcome!

12:00 p.m. - For Advisers: Conversations in Advising: Teaching Students to Become Responsible Advisees, Room 101, MCB

12:00 p.m. - Christian Fellowship Organization (CFO) Meeting, Room 30, MCB, Everyone welcome!

12:10 p.m. - Biology Club meeting, Room 105, MCB

Wednesday, November 11 – Wacky Tacky Day
11:00 a.m. - Wednesdays In the Lion's Den (WILD): PersonaCards, Lion’s Den, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center (RSCC)

12:00 p.m. - Resume and Cover Letters: What Employers Want To See, Room 112 MCB

12:00 p.m. - What it Takes to Succeed Workshop, Community Room, RSCC

12:00 p.m. - Black Student Union (BSU) Club meeting, Room 101, MCB  Everybody welcome!

7:00 p.m. - Evening Programming: Pool Tournament, Game Room, RSCC

Thursday, November 12 – Hat Day
12:00 p.m. - Nittany Catwalk Modeling Club meeting, Community Room, RSCC Everybody welcome!

3:30 p.m. - International Coffee Hour, Lion's Den, RSCC, FREE – Everybody welcome!

7:30 p.m. - Cultural and Diversity Performing Artists Series, Piscataway Nation Indian Singers and Dancers FREE, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center)

Friday, November 13 – Penn State Pride Day
12:00 p.m. - Scheduling Classes: Advising Preparation, eLion, Room 103, The Pullo Center

12:00 p.m. - Visual Arts Club Meeting, Room 110, The Pullo Center

5:00 p.m. - Etiquette Dinner, Community Room, RSCC

8:00 p.m. - Catwalk Presents:  Homecoming Dance, Lion’s Den, RSCC

Saturday, November 14
11:00 a.m. - HSA Presents: Second Annual Dodgeball Tournament, GYM, RSCC

Sunday, November 15
5:00 p.m. - WHITE OUT GAME AT YORK COLLEGE, come out and support the Penn State York men’s basketball teams opener againt York College of Pennsylvania.

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REMINDER TO CONTACT
The Penn State Alumni Association will launch a Blue & White Society Sweepstakes on November 11. The contest, which runs through December 9, will provide non-member students the chance to win one of three $500 Penn State Bookstore gift cards when they join the Blue & White Society. Students, watch your e-mails for announcements, beginning November 11!

Hispanic Student Association (HSA) will be hosting a fundraiser on November 14, 2009. The Dodgeball Tournament is $5/player with six player teams facing off in the Gym in the RSCC. Signups are available by contacting Sai Parra (itp5003@psu.edu).

November 15 the Penn State York men's basketball team opens the 2009-10 season at York College. Be there and represent Penn State as we “White Out” for a WIN in their house!!!

For those around Thanksgiving Break we will be offering a bus trip to Manhattan on November 24, please stop into the Student Affairs office for more information. Additionally, if you are not able to go home for Thanksgiving Holiday Break (November 23 – 27) please let us know by signing up in the Student Affairs office.

Submit to Penn State York's Literary Magazine: Any Other Word.  We are looking for any sort of creative writing (i.e. essays, poetry, fiction, short story, and general prose).  Those interested can send their work or questions to Dr. Noel Sloboda at njs16@psu.edu.  Submissions must be made by November 27, 2009, for consideration.  Also, be sure to check out “The Toilet Paper” coming to a stall near you for more events for the upcoming weeks.

Food service hours: Lion's Den/The Bistro at Penn State York: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

"TWAY" is published every Thursday by Student Affairs.  If you have something you'd like listed in TWAY, e-mail it to jlk58@psu.edu.

“It was exciting and there were a lot of people from around the world,” said Matt Haldeman, a member of the world champion team. Powerlifting is a great sport because you can see the improvement each year.”

Dean Femera, another member of the team agreed.

“You’re always in competition with yourself to do better.”

Haldeman and Femera both became interested in powerlifting because of a strength training class they took at the campus with Peter Catina, Ph.D., assistant professor of kinesiology at Penn tate York and powerlifter himself. Catina is the coach for the club.

The following students participated and won at worlds: Matt Haldeman, second place junior raw division, York; Tommy Leana, first place junior raw division, Glen Rock; Sai Parra, first place teen raw division; Lancaster; Dean Femera, first place teen raw division, Clifton, New Jersey; Erik Juergensen, second place teen raw division, Bel Air, Maryland; Brandon Yeager, first place teen raw division, Holtwood; and Chris Zerphey, first place teen raw division, Marietta.

The junior division includes athletes from 20-23 years old and the teen division includes athletes 17-19 years old.

“It was a tough game played at a very quick pace despite the field conditions. We approached the game with the mindset that we needed to score first and put the pressure on Penn College as they have not needed to chase the game throughout the season,” said Rich Chilcoat, Penn State York soccer coach. “As fate would have it, we scored in the 15th minute of the game through our forwards Aldin Avdic, York; and Tim Krohn, Wrightsville. Krohn got credit for the goal but it was created by Aldin's work rate,” Chilcoat said.

Other players to credit according to Chilcoat are John Suarez, Salt Lake City, Utah; Tyler Reisinger, York; and Justin Shaffer, East Berlin; who formed a solid three-man backline which bent but did not break. Juniors Chris Jones, East Berlin; and Logan Shaffer, East Berlin; were also key in leading the otherwise young team through the nerves of the title match. The coach also commended Grant Glatfelter, York; and Cameron Beck, York; both sophomores, as well as freshmen Steve Miller, York; Tim Hushon, Delta; Nate Hunt, York; and Cole Houser, Thomasville; who all had a positive impact on the game.

“Krohn and Miller both pushed themselves well beyond the norm as the final moments of the match ticked off the referee's watch. We felt the game could come down to mental and physical toughness and indeed it did. For the first time in three years we proved to be ready for both challenges,” said Chilcoat. “It was truly a team effort that kept them from having clean looks at York's goal.”

Chilcoat also commented on the importance of having leadership from his upperclassmen players, Suarez, Jones, Shaffer, Joseph Dizio, York; Tim Weikert, York; and Matt Beiber, Hanover; all juniors, who were critical in helping the nine freshmen understand the tradition of success the team has developed and the rivalry which has emerged between Penn College and York.

“We felt three years ago we were happy to be in the game and last year we were happy to be competitive. This year I truly felt we were not intimidated by Penn College and were anxious to have them on our field where we have only lost twice in three years, “ Chilcoat said.

According to Chilcoat, the team wrote three goals on the dry erase board during their first pre-season meeting: win the regular season title, win the PSUAC tournament, and win the USCAA tournament.  The team has accomplished two of three goals and is headed to Vermont with a hope of achieving the third.

Penn State York’s Cultural and Performing Artists Series is sponsored by Penn State York and MediaOne PA. Admission to most events is free, open to the public, and no ticket is required unless specified. For information regarding ticketed performances at The Pullo Center, please call (717) 505-8900 or visit them on the Web at www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu.

LittleBear will demonstrate Native American culture through lecture and interactive presentations. His performance is both traditional and contemporary, showing styles of Native American heritage along with historical lessons. He will talk about ancient legends and philosophies that vividly illustrate the spirit of First Nation culture. His goal is to create a fun educational atmosphere, so that audience members will enjoy watching Native American culture come to life while having the opportunity to participate in dancing, drumming, and stories from the Southwest, Northern Plains, Eastern Woodlands, and other areas.

The goal of the series is to introduce people to a variety of cultures. The First Friday Series is sponsored by the Penn State York Diversity Committee. Please bring your lunch and plan to take part in this informative program.

Don't miss platinum selling singer/songwriter Edwin McCain live at Penn State York’s Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) Friday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Since his 1993 debut, McCain has garnered the attention of millions with the top ten smash "I'll Be," and the Diane Warren-penned top 40 hit,"I Could Not Ask for More." He is a tireless troubadour whose live performances regularly sell-out.

In May 2005, McCain performed "I'll Be" on The Dr. Phil Show, and it was voted the "Best Wedding Song" by more than one million viewers. McCain blends equal parts folk, soul, and rock in his performances. He has signed with Vanguard Records and created his newly released album, Nobody's Fault but Mine. Currently in the new OMG Studios, McCain is working with producer Noel Golden and band members Craig Shields (keys, sax); Larry Chaney (lead guitar); Pete Riley (guitar, vocals); Dave Harrison (drums); and Lee Hendricks (bass).

Tickets for his performance are $28 for the general public and $15 for Penn State York sudents with I.D. Get your tickets now by calling (717) 505-8900, or visit the Web at www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu. With seating for just over 1,000, The Pullo Center offers an intimate venue with full theatre capabilities. The Pullo Center opened at the campus in August 2005.

Auditions for Penn State York’s third annual Paw Search, a family friendly talent and variety show, are set for Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Lion’s Den, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center, at the campus. For more information on auditions, please contact Todd at twg5026@psu.edu.

Paw Search is set for Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Penn State York’s Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center). The show is a benefit for the Penn State Dance Marathon, fondly known as THON, to help children with cancer through the Four Diamonds Fund at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. 

Tickets can be purchased in The Pullo Center box office or from a THON committee member. Tickets are $5 for Penn State York students with I.D. or children under 10-years old; and $10 for all others.

Dr. Sharon Christ, director of student and enrollment services at Penn State York, will answer financial aid questions and discuss the philosophy of aid. She’ll discuss topics from the importance of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and how to locate sources of funding to pay for an education.

Penn State, The Lancaster Center is located in the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. For more information, please call (717) 299-7667 or e-mail Lancaster@yk.psu.edu.

In playoff action over the weekend, the Penn State York tennis team finished second behind Penn College at the annual PSUAC Tournament at State College. Despite the loss at the tournament, York was awarded the PSUAC conference championship with their season ending record of 11-1.

Winners from the weekend tournament were Nate Gambino and Derek Hoffer who won the No. 2 and No. 3 singles titles, respectively, and also combined to earn the No. 2 doubles victory. Runners-up included Mikesh Desai and David Pottle. On the women’s side, Katie Zinn and Becca Bomberger were runners-up in the singles and doubles division.

The women’s volleyball team (No. 6 seed) traveled to Penn State Beaver (No. 3 seed) to play the first round of PSUAC playoffs and lost 3-0 with scores of 25-12, 25-8, and 25-20. The team ended the season with a 9-8 record.

Penn State York’s Drama Club takes to the stage for three performances of Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things on Wednesday, Nov. 4; Thursday, Nov. 5; and Saturday Nov. 7 at the campus’ Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center). The performance, set for 7 p.m., is free to Penn State York students and $5 to others. Tickets are available at the door the night of the show.

How far would you go for love or for art? What would you be willing to change? Which price might you pay? Such are the painful questions explored by Neil LaBute in The Shape of Things. A young student drifts into an ever-changing relationship with an art major while his best friends' engagement crumbles, so unleashing a drama that peels back the skin of two modern-day relationships, exposing the raw meat and gristle that lie beneath.- Central themes in The Shape of Things are questions on the nature of art, psychopathy and intimacy, explorations of love, and people's willingness to do things for love. The play is set in a small university town in the American midwest and centers on the lives of four young students. In 2003 the play was turned into a film.

The cast at Penn State York includes Kristin Steinnagel, Ed Drabik, Courtney McConnell, and Steve Daugherty. Student directors are Chris Leverette, Toni Price, and Matt Sutton. Stuart Stelly, Ph.D., instructor in English at Penn State York, is the adviser for the group and can be reached at (717) 771-4185 or tss11@psu.edu.

With seating for just over 1,000, The Pullo Center offers an intimate venue with full theatre capabilities. The Pullo Center opened at the campus in August 2005.

Sunday, October 25
7:00 p.m. - War of the Worlds and the Lost World – Special Double Feature, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center)

Monday, October 26
12:00 p.m. - Student Government Association (SGA) meeting: Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center (RSCC)

12:00 p.m. - Note Taking (If it’s so easy what am I missing?), Room 102, Main Classroom Building (MCB)

Tuesday, October 27
12:00 p.m. - THON meeting, 112 Main Classroom Building (MCB). Everybody welcome!

12:00 p.m. - Christian Fellowship Organization (CFO) Meeting, Room 30, MCB, Everyone welcome!

12:10 p.m. - Biology Club meeting, Room 105, MCB

Wednesday, October 28
10:00 a.m. - Fall Blood Drive in coordination with Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank, Community Room, RSCC

12:00 p.m. - Wednesdays In the Lion's Den( WILD): “Scratch Track Music Performance”, Lion’s Den, RSCC

12:00 p.m. - Black Student Union (BSU) Club meeting, Room 101, MCB  Everybody welcome!

6:00 p.m. - Evening Program: Pool Tournament, Game Room, RSCC

Thursday, October 29
12:00 p.m. - Nittany Catwalk Modeling Club meeting, Community Room, RSCC Everybody welcome!

3:30 p.m. - International Coffee Hour, Lion's Den, RSCC, FREE – Everybody welcome!

Friday, October 30
12:00 p.m. - Homecoming Planning Meeting, Lion’s Den, RSCC

3:00 p.m. - Trick-or-Treat Trail, Penn State York campus, bring your kids to Trick-or-Treat at Penn State York! Trail Guides will be available in the Student Affairs office and doors will be designated as Trick-or-Treat Trail stops.

8:00 p.m. - Halloween Party, sponsored by Student Government Association with proceeds going to Penn State York THON and the Black Student Union. Open to college-aged students, 17 and older. $3 for Penn State York students, $5 all others

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Essay contest sponsored by the Penn State YORK Blue & White Society (BWS)
What makes you Penn State proud? (Short Essay Contest)

Details:

• Minimum 250 words / maximum 500 words
• Type written, original essay (one per student)
• Open to all current Penn State YORK students (You do not need to be a BWS member to submit an essay)
• Faculty and guest judges will determine the top two essays
• Submissions will be accepted electronically beginning at midnight October 11 and ending at midnight October 25, 2009
• Submission must include a title, your full name, e-mail address and phone number
• Essays will become property of Penn State York and may be reprinted in campus publications (appropriate citations will be given to the writers)
• Submit essays to iona@psu.edu.

Awards:
First place: $50 gift card to Penn State Bookstore
Second place: $25 gift card to Penn State Bookstore

On Nov. 11, the Penn State Alumni Association will launch a Blue & White Society Sweepstakes. The contest, which runs through December 9, will provide non-member students the chance to win one of three $500 Penn State Bookstore gift cards when they join the Blue & White Society. Students, watch your e-mails for announcements, beginning November 11!

Submit to Penn State York's Literary Magazine: Any Other Word.  We are looking for any sort of creative writing (i.e. essays, poetry, fiction, short story, and general prose).  Those interested can send their work or questions to Dr. Noel Sloboda at njs16@psu.edu.  Submissions must be made by November 27, 2009, for consideration.  Also, be sure to check out “The Toilet Paper” coming to a stall near you for more events for the upcoming weeks.

Food service hours: Lion's Den/The Bistro at Penn State York: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

"TWAY" is published every Thursday by Student Affairs.  If you have something you'd like listed in TWAY, e-mail it to jlk58@psu.edu.

Recreating the breathless pace and convincing details of Orson Welles infamous radio broadcast, L.A. Theatre Works makes it clear why H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds is truly the mother of all space invasions. Originally performed by Wells Mercury Theatre of the Air, the 1938 live 60-minute broadcast of an eyewitness report of an invasion from Mars caused a nationwide panic. The broadcast used an updated adaptation of the original 1898 book authored by one of Wells' writers, Howard Koch, who changed the time and location from Victorian England to a small town on the East Coast of the United States in 1938 making the story more personal for listeners. This fascinating piece still resonates today as concerns swirl around our environment and protecting our borders.

Scorned by his colleagues after making the extraordinary claim that prehistoric animals exist and that he has seen them, Professor Challenger leads a harrowing four-person expedition through the remote jungles of South America to settle once and for all the validity of his claim. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's campy adventure The Lost World follows this scientific expedition deep into the Amazon jungle and back in time. Cut off from the outside world on a primeval plateau, the fearless explorers discover a place where dinosaurs have evolved beside ape-men and the fate of the human race hangs in the balance. From riding the rapids to dodging whizzing arrows, The Lost World takes you on a ride you won't soon forget!

Tickets are $28 and $18 and can be purchased by calling (717) 505-8900 or visiting The Pullo Center Web site at http://www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu.

“It’s a very nice accomplishment for the young men since we’ve been the number 2 seed for three years running. It was our goal to win the regular season championship outright which puts us as the number 1 seed,” said Rich Chilcoat, Penn State York’s head soccer coach. “Although we’re the number 1 seed, Penn College is still the team to beat because they are the reigning champs.”

Both York and Penn College (8-1-1) will receive a first round bye with the other seeds being finalized this week. York will host the number 4 seed on Oct. 28 and if they win, the PSUAC championship game will be played at York at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.

“This is the first time in my relationship with Penn State York, about nine years, that we’ve finished the season undefeated in league play and this is a great opportunity for the team both in the PSUAC and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).”

Last year, Penn State York’s soccer team fell to Penn College 1-0 in the championship match of PSUAC. The team then went on to earn an at-large bid in the USCAA and finished fifth in the national tournament held in Pontiac, Michigan. York is coached by Chilcoat and Ben Otterson, assistant coach.

Penn State York’s tennis team (11-1) is tied for the lead in the PSUAC and heads to the Sarni Tennis Center this weekend on Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 in State College with a number of players seeded at No.1. York’s tennis team won the PSUAC last year with a record of 13-1 and finished as runner-up in the season-ending PSUAC tournament at the Sarni Center. The team is coached by Michael Arnold.

Penn State York's women's volleyball team (9-7) heads to the playoffs on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Penn State Beaver. The team finished sixth in the PSUAC and will play number 3 seed Beaver at 5:30 p.m. The winner of this game will travel to University Park on Saturday, Oct. 31 for the semi-finals. The championship is set for Sunday, Nov. 1 in Rec Hall at University Park. Last year York finished with a 12-5 record and lost in the championships to their rival, Penn State Beaver. Meggan Clancy is the head coach for the team and Courtney Boyer is the assistant coach.

Plaza was shot in July, allegedly by her husband Franics T. Plaza, and left behind children ages 18, 13, and 7. Plaza graduated with an associate degree in human development and family studies in May 2009 and had planned to return to campus this fall to continue her studies toward a baccalaureate degree.

Each semester, under the guidance of Jeanmarie St. Clair-Christman, assistant professor of human development and family studies, students in the HD FS 455 class plan fundraising events and learn firsthand what it is like to do them. The projects provide real-world experiences for students.

“There was no question about the project we would do as part of the class,” said Lawrence. “We voted and it was unanimous to plan events to benefit The Plaza Children’s Fund. Everyone had a connection to Michelle and she was one of our classmates. She was amazing,” he said. Classmate Michelle Winemiller, also a senior, agreed and noted that Plaza was someone students saw everyday and even those who did not know her wanted to do the events to benefit the fund.

The $5 admission charge to the skating rink will go The Plaza Children’s Fund. Skate rental is extra and isn’t included in the fundraiser. In addition to the roller skating event, collection jars have been placed in the community and throughout the campus to gather funds. A basket bingo is being planned. More information on the basket bingo will be available at a later date.

Roll’R’Way Family Skating Center is located at 940 Vander Ave., in York. 

Learn about Penn State York’s programs, from the first two years of more than 160 baccalaureate majors to the eight baccalaureate degrees, seven associate degrees, a master of education in teaching and curriculum, and a variety of credit certificates that can be completed without leaving York.  Tours of the campus’ Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center), as well as face painting, pumpkin painting, and JoePardy will also be happening throughout the day.

The open house includes sessions on choosing a major, student financial aid, and what it is like to be a student, as well as, and college meetings with an opportunity to talk with a faculty member and learn more about specific Penn State majors. Information is also available on the variety of noncredit programs and services offered to business and industry though continuing education.

Come and explore the variety of educational opportunities for people of all ages. Part of the open house includes an information fair where visitors can gather materials about programs and learn about a variety of activities at the campus including six varsity sports: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, team tennis, and women’s volleyball. A basketball scrimmage between Penn State York and Elizabethtown College is set for noon – 2 p.m. in the gym. The campus also has more than 20 student clubs and organizations that provide a variety of activities and events throughout the year.

In addition, Penn State York offers an honors program for students with outstanding academic ability and undergraduate research opportunities for students with an interest in hands-on experience in research. There’s a lot happening at Penn State York.

For more information please call 717-771-4040 or 1-800-PSU-6227. Check out our Web site at www.yk.psu.edu and click on the open house banner for a schedule for the day. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Andes Manta believes that through their music they bring a rare opportunity for cultural understanding between the people of their homeland, South America, and the people of modern North America. Andean music has been played in South America for thousands of years and Fernando, Luis, Bolivar, and Jorge bring this unique art form to life again through their performances. 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, and brother to brother. Discover more about their exciting music at www.andesmanta.com.

Penn State York’s The Cultural and Performing Artists Series is sponsored by Penn State York and MediaOne PA. Admission to most events is free, open to the public, and no ticket is required unless specified. For information regarding ticketed performances at The Pullo Center, please call (717) 505-8900 or visit them on the Web at www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu.

Letters, cards, and other items from toothpaste to playing cards and cheese crackers, will be collected until Nov. 15. For a list of suggested items being collected, please visit http://www.psualum.com/society/york. For more information, please contact Iona Conlon, Blue & White Society, at (717) 718-6781 or e-mail iona@psu.edu; or contact Joyce Turner at (717) 843-3291 or e-mail joyceturner415@verizon.net.

Collection boxes are located in the Main Classroom Building and the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center at the campus.   Monetary gifts will also be accepted to help defray the cost of postage. Checks should be made payable to the Penn state York Alumni Society and sent to the campus at 1031 Edgecomb Ave., York,  PA,  17403. Donations will be accepted on campus through Sunday, Nov. 15.

Any Other Word is a creative outlet for members of the Penn State York student body and was created to showcase students’ talents and unite artistic minds.  Work on the first issue began in the fall of 2006. To see the publication, visit http://www2.yk.psu.edu/anyotherword.

Submissions published in the Any Other Word are selected by a board of directors who read all entries submitted and make selections.  The student adviser has the final say on what is published.  The publication takes its name from the quote by William Shakespeare, “What’s in a name?  That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet.”

The show made its Penn State debut at the University Park campus on Oct. 6 and 7. Visit http://live.psu.edu/stilllife/2152 to see photos.

Because of mature themes, this show is not recommended for audiences under 16.

All faculty are eligible to be nominated except for recipients of the award in the past four years: John Dawson (2006), Bruce Babcock and Heidi Deren (2007), Abul Siddiqui and Gene Ellis (2008), and Mark A. Casteel (2009).
 
Two awards are given: one to a full-time faculty member and one to a part-time faculty member. Do not worry if you are unsure whether a faculty member is full-time or part-time, the Teaching Award Committee will divide the nominations accordingly.
 
This nomination form is for faculty who are teaching in fall 2009 and/or spring 2010.

Please make your nominations using the online form and please provide a brief paragraph explaining what you think this faculty member has done to merit an award for excellence in instruction. The award is presented as a good way to say “thank you” to a faculty member who is doing an excellent job.

Please submit the form electronically by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb.12, 2010.

The faculty member chosen for this award is selected by a committee of three former recipients of the award, plus two student members. This committee depends on nominations and supporting information that is provided by students.  Prior award recipients from the past three years,  Michael Jarrett (2007),  Harriet Darling (2008), and Orsay Kucukemiroglu (2009); and staff of the Advising and Career Center, Jane Emery, Monica Grigera, Dina Wulinsky, and Linda Matesevac, are not eligible for the award.

Nominations should be submitted using the online form by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010.

Garcia-Medina speaks of revolution and does it with style. Born to Cuban parents she has seen the world through eyes most haven’t. As an international spoken word artist and award-winning poet, her poetry has taken her to places such as South America, Cuba, Switzerland, and all over the United States. Her poetry ranges from topics such as the social injustices we all face to talking about her lingerie. She has toured colleges, festivals, and churches since 2007 and her words have found a home on the walls of Eva Longoria’s new restaurant, Besos, in Los Angeles.  Her performance is a perfect way for the campus to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

The free series continues on Oct. 15 when Barry Drake, rock historian, returns to campus for his multimedia presentation “The Roots of Rock & Roll: 1953-63.” Travel back to the dawn of rock & roll at 7 p.m. in the Conference Center, Main Classroom Building.

Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, and Bill Haley all broke the rules and fused black rhythm & blues with white hillbilly and pop music. They sparked a cultural revolution that continued for decades. Drake begins his musical journey just before the dawn of rock & roll and examines the styles of music that came together on the early recordings. ”The Roots of Rock & Roll 1953-63” follows music’s development though the 50s and early 60s covering rhythm & blues, rockabilly, doo-wop, teen idols, girl groups, and early soul. The presentation concludes with an examination of how this music was given back to us by the groups of the British Invasion. 

Drake, often called a walking encyclopedia of rock & roll, is a graduate of Manhattan College and has been involved in the world of music since buying his first rock & roll record in 1954. He grew up in New York City and saw everyone from Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry at the Brooklyn Paramount in 1957, to Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin at the Filmore in 1967. In 1965, Drake became a performer and songwriter and in 1970 was signed to Capitol Records. Since then, Drake has recorded three albums and has extensively toured the United States and Europe. Visit www.barrydrake.com for more information on this program.
 
Discover the music of Andes Manta when they perform on Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m., at The Pullo Center. Andes Manta believes that through their music they bring a rare opportunity for cultural understanding between the people of their homeland, South America, and the people of modern North America.  Andean music has been played in South America for thousands of years and Fernando, Luis, Bolivar, and Jorge bring this unique art form to life again through their performances. 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, and brother to brother. Discover more about their exciting music at www.andesmanta.com.

In celebration of Nation American Indian Heritage month, Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers will present a living history program featuring authentic American Indian dance, drum, and song on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at The Pullo Center. This internationally recognized four-person ensemble will not only perform but encourage questions, comments, discussion, and audience participation.

The Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers have travelled throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States to present programs about American Indian culture, traditions, and contemporary issues. The group appeared in the movie Dances with Wolves and frequently contributes to programs on the History and Discovery channels.

A variety of acts will take to the stage for the third annual Paw Search at The Pullo Center on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds from this benefit event go to the Penn State Dance Marathon, fondly known as THON, to help children with cancer through the Four Diamonds Fund at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Singing, dancing, and more will be a part of this two-hour show.

Paw Search is one of the campuses many fundraisers in support of THON which will take place February 19 – 21, 2010, at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park. The campus sends local dancers to take part in the 46-hour dance marathon.  THON has raised more than $55 million since it began in1973. Tickets for this benefit event are $5 for Penn State York students and $10 for all others. Purchase tickets at The Pullo Center box office or from a THON representative.

The free Cultural and Performing Artists Series continues with Jon Goode, slam poet, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Goode uses a smooth and laid back delivery with a unique blend of humor and wit to make entertaining and poignant observations on everyday life issues from nostalgic childhood memories to dealing with cancer.  He is a national award-winning slam poet and comedic writer.

The Atlanta native has performed for countless clubs, colleges, and universities and his poetry has been featured on HBO, BET, TV Land, CNN, and Nick at Nite.  His slam poetry leaves an indelible impression on any audience. Visit his Web site at www.myspace.com/jongoode to learn more about him.

Bring the luck of the Irish to The Pullo Center on Thursday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. when Screaming Orphans continues their St. Patrick’s Day celebration. These four funny, high-spirited, musically obsessed sisters were raised in the magic of Bundoran in County Donegal, Ireland, and bring the great tradition of Irish music to the stage. They began singing and playing Irish music when they were very young and when they reached their teenage years, they knew it was time to start their own rock band.

While they can never forget their roots in traditional Irish music, the Screaming Orphans draw on a diverse set of influences from Simon & Garfunkel to REM, with a strong focus on melody driven songs with pop and rock strains. The diversity of the American music scene led them to relocate to New York City and they regularly tour up and down the east coast. Visit www.screamingorphans.com to learn more about their performances.

A tribute to the great female singers of the golden age of jazz closes out the campus’ cultural series on Thursday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. when Great Jazz Divas, Davis and Dow come to York. Julie Davis and Kelly Dow bring jazz legends Billie Holiday, Sara Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and others to life through their performances. The show is infused with commentary, poetry, interview sound bytes and beautiful slides.

This show is a must-see for those looking for a great way to get to know the timeless female performers of the golden age of jazz and the historic legacy they left behind. Check out their Web site at www.davisanddow.com for a taste of their talent.

Penn State York’s The Cultural and Performing Artists Series is sponsored by Penn State York and MediaOne PA. Admission to most events is free, open to the public, and no ticket is required unless specified. For information regarding ticketed performances at The Pullo Center, please call (717) 505-8900 or visit them on the Web at www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu.

“If you want to work with dolphins at Sea World, then get out of that turf management program,” said Baker.  “Be sure you are pursuing something you really want to do.”  Baker, a 1990 Penn State graduate in accounting, didn’t pursue a job in accounting but found many life learning and changing experiences while a Penn State student.

Deadline for submissions is Dec. 11 and scripts should be submitted to Stuart Stelly, instructor in English and director of the Penn State York Theatre Program, in room 118, The Pullo Center. Entrants should follow standard play script format. Please contact Stelly at tss11@psu.edu for complete rules and script format.

Last year’s winners were Rebecca Blakeslee for Almost the Weekend and Megan Shawver for Liar, Liar. The winning plays were staged by Penn State York theatre students in spring 2009.

Monday, October 5
12:00 p.m. - Student Government Association (SGA) meeting: Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Communty Center (RSCC)
 
12:00 p.m. - Test Preparation (When to Start & How to Study Effectively), Room 102, Main Classroom Building (MCB) 
 
Tuesday, October 6
12:00 p.m. - THON meeting, 112 Main Classroom Building (MCB). Everybody welcome!
 
12:00 p.m. - Career Networking, Conference Center, Conference Center, MCB *Preregistration was required for this event*
 
12:00 p.m. - Christian Fellowship Organization (CFO) Meeting, Room 30, MCB, Everyone welcome!  
 
Wednesday, October 7
8:00 p.m. - Be a Penn State Student for a Day, Community Room, RSCC

12:00 p.m. - Wednesdays In the Lion's Den (WILD): Collin Moulton, Comedian, Lion’s Den, RSCC 
 
12:00 p.m. - Black Student Union (BSU) Club meeting, Room 101, MCB  Everybody welcome!

7:00 p.m. - Evening Movie: Transformers 2, Rise of the Fallen, Community Room, RSCC
 
Thursday, October 8
12:00 p.m. - What it Takes to Succeed, Community Room, RSCC

12:00 p.m. - Nittany Catwalk Modeling Club meeting, Community Room, RSCC  Everybody welcome! 

12:10 p.m. - Biology Club meeting, Room 105, MCB. Everybody welcome!
 
3:30 p.m. - International Coffee Hour, Lion's Den, RSCC, FREE – Everybody welcome!
 
Friday, October 9
12:00 p.m. - Student Activity Fee Committee Meeting, Room 103, MCB

12:00 p.m. - Visual Arts Club, Art Studio, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center). Everyone welcome!
 
Saturday, October 10
8:30 a.m. - Outreach Activity: Habitat for Humanity

7:30 a.m. - Tracy Morgan, Comedian, The Pullo Center

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October 13 - The volleyball team is raising money for The Sideout Foundation, which raises money through volleyball games held at the high school and college level for breast cancer research and awareness. Our team has decided to make a team donation to the foundation, plus Penn State York will be playing a Dig For Pink game on October 13 at Penn State Mont Alto at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are making donations to the foundation, and will be wearing pink jerseys for the game. We are raising money for the foundation by holding a car wash/bake sale on October 4 at the Metro Bank on Mt. Rose Avenue. We will be accepting donations at the car wash, but donations can be given to the volleyball coach, Meggan Clancy at any time between now and October 10, preferably in a check made out to The Sideout Foundation. This is a great way for Penn State York students to support their athletes and support a great cause, research into breast cancer prevention. Thank you for your help with this!
 
Submit to Penn State York's Literary Magazine: Any Other Word.  We are looking for any sort of creative writing (i.e. essays, poetry, fiction, short story, and general prose).  Those interested can send their work or questions to Dr. Noel Sloboda at njs16@psu.edu.  Submissions must be made by November 27, 2009, for consideration.  Also, be sure to check out “The Toilet Paper” coming to a stall near you for more events for the upcoming weeks.

Food service hours:  Lion's Den/The Bistro at Penn State York:  Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. 
 
"TWAY" is published every Thursday by Student Affairs.  If you have something you'd like listed in TWAY, e-mail it to jlk58@psu.edu.

“The Penn State York networking event is an excellent way for students to meet business professionals,” said Dina Wulinsky, career counselor at Penn State York. “Students can meet professionals in an informal setting and ask questions to learn more about jobs in their field of interest,” said Wulinsky.

A graduate of Penn State in 1990, Baker will talk with students about his experiences breaking into show business and what he had to do to be where he is today. Baker has seen all the crazy sides of show business. He began his acting career at Chicago’s famed The Second City Improv Theater and was a founding member of Seanachai Theatre Company, a troupe that focused on Irish dramas. He is probably best known as the Sprint PCS Guy, having appeared in more than 150 commercials for the company and numerous appearances, including the Tony Awards. He has also appeared in hundreds of other commercials, including spots for Disney World, Nike, Hardees, Rold Gold Pretzels, Jiffy Lube, and the American Wallpaper Council. His television credits include guest starring roles on The West Wing, The Drew Carey Show, Providence, Hidden Hills and The Division. In 2001, he was named Sexiest Pitchman by People Magazine (shortly thereafter he cancelled his subscription feeling he could no longer believe anything he read!). In February 2009, he appeared with his wife, Terry Farrell (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Becker) in the Hershey Area Playhouse production of A.R. Gurneys’ Love Letters. Most recently, he made his directorial debut with Secrets of a Soccer Mom, also at Hershey Area Playhouse. When not on stage, you can find him cheering on his favorite teams, including the Hershey Bears and the Chelsea Football Club. He is a Bucks County native and he and Terry live in the Hershey area with their young son.

In addition to Baker, area professionals representing career fields including business, engineering, nonprofit organizations, government, health care, sales/marketing, science, finance, education, and information sciences and technology will meet and talk with students about their career and what it takes to get a job. Students will travel from table to table and visit with professionals in their fields of interest and network during lunch in a low-key environment. Speakers include W. Alan Snook, business/management, Maximum Business Consulting;, Penny Barton, business/human resources/marketing , SPHR, Branch Manager/HR Manager, J&J Snack Foods Corp.; James Abrashoff, E.I.T., engineering, Wilbur Smith Associates; Chris Beaverson, nonprofit organizations, senior division director, American Heart Association; Patrick Dennis, government, manager, Mechanicsburg Borough; Carolyn Darr, science, program director, clinical lab science program, York Hospital; Dennis Baughman, education, coordinator of the master of education in teaching and curriculum program at Penn State York; Larry LeBeau, information sciences and technology, systems analyst, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Julia Parrish, law, attorney; Dr. David Hoffman, D.D.S., dental; Karen Chronister, writing, freelance commercial writer/songwriter; and Joshua Markel, writing, technical writer/trainer, International Logistics Systems, Inc.

An evening presentation for alumni and other invited guests, “Alumni in the Spotlight,” features Baker at 7:30 p.m. in the campus’ Pullo Family Performing Arts Center. Independent Theater Company presents Hear Me Now: An Evening with Brian Baker. Baker will take you along on his journey from Happy Valley to Tinseltown in the world-premier of this new show. This special performance will be followed by a talk-back, where Baker will be joined by his wife, actress Terry Farrell.

Weikert encouraged students to pursue their goals in engineering and reminded them that the military and the federal government offer challenging careers. Weikert, a York native, earned a master’s degree in business administration from Penn State, and an undergraduate degree in engineering from Drexel University.

12:10 p.m. - Biology Club meeting, Room 105, MCB. Everybody welcome!
 
3:30 p.m. - International Coffee Hour, Lion's Den, RSCC, FREE – Everybody welcome!
 
Friday, October 2
12:00 p.m. - First Friday Diversity Series, Community Room, RSCC

12:00 p.m. - Visual Arts Club, Art Studio, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center). Everyone welcome! 

7:30 p.m. - Time Bandit: The Hillstrand Brothers from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, The Pullo Center
 
Saturday, October 3
7:00 a.m. - Transfer Trip to University Park, ,meet in the M.S. Grumbacher Information Sciences and Tchnology Center (ISTC) parking lot.

9:00 a.m. - Campus Painting Party, RSCC, Everybody welcome!

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October 6 – Career Networking Event! Several career professionals in a variety of areas such as engineering, business, nonprofit, writing/publishing, information technology (and more!) will be available to talk to students about career opportunities. Brian Baker (actor and Penn State alum) will be the featured guest speaker. Register ASAP for this event by e-mailing Dina Wulinsky at daw44@psu.edu or stopping into the Advising and Career Center, Main Classroom Building.

October 10 - Tracy Morgan, 7:30 p.m., Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center).  Turn your vouchers into The Pullo Center for your free ticket.

October 10 - Fall Habitat Day. I need a group of willing workers to help out at the Habitat warehouse in West York from  9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. , followed by lunch. No construction experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn a new skill. This event is limited to the first twelve people who sign-up, so e-mail axf25@psu.edu.
 
Submit to Penn State York's Literary Magazine: Any Other Word.  We are looking for any sort of creative writing (i.e. essays, poetry, fiction, short story, and general prose).  Those interested can send their work or questions to Dr. Noel Sloboda at njs16@psu.edu.  Submissions must be made by November 27, 2009, for consideration.  Also, be sure to check out “The Toilet Paper” coming to a stall near you for more events for the upcoming weeks.

Food service hours:  Lion's Den/The Bistro at Penn State York:  Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. 
 
"TWAY" is published every Thursday by Student Affairs.  If you have something you'd like listed in TWAY, e-mail it to jlk58@psu.edu.

Brown has been an active photographer and has successfully fused his interests in jazz and photography by serving for many years as the photographer for the Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz organization. Several of the photographs on exhibit are jazz singers in performance.

Photography has been important to Brown, as it has kept him active and busy ever since Parkinson’s Disease caused him to retire from the United States Postal Service after 21 years of service. As the effects of Parkinson’s have continued to slow Brown’s activities, he has scaled back his concert shoots, but still photographs some local bands and also works with fashion models for their portfolios for the Model Mayhem Web service. He is considering undergoing brain surgery to help alleviate some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s and will continue to take photographs as long as he is capable of doing so.

Brown is self taught, making his work even more remarkable. He currently shoots using a Nikon D300 digital single lens reflex camera, and does his editing on an iMac using Photoshop CS4.

The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 – 6 p.m.

See the Hillstrand Brothers from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch live at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at Penn State York on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Time Bandit features two brothers, the Bering Sea, and one of the world’s deadliest jobs. The Hillstrand brothers are co-captains of the Time Bandit, a fishing vessel featured on Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch. 

Fishing for crabs in the Bering Sea is known as one of the world’s deadliest professions and there is no room for mistakes.  Johnathan Hillstrand runs a tight ship along with his brother Andy Hillstrand, a born and bred Alaskan. Both brothers are third generation fisherman and the ocean is in their blood.

Don’t miss your chance to hear exciting accounts of their adventures at sea and ask them questions about their intriguing job.

Tickets are $25. For more information please call (717) 505-8900, or log on to www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu.

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October 3 – Transfer Day at University Park. Sign up in the Student Affairs Office (this does not guarantee your transfer)

October 10 - Tracy Morgan, 7:30 p.m., Pullo Performing Arts Center (PAC). Turn your vouchers into the PAC for your free ticket.

Food service hours: Lion's Den/The Bistro at Penn State:  Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 
 
"TWAY" is published every Thursday by Student Affairs. If you have something you'd like listed in TWAY, e-mail it to jlk58@psu.edu.

Thanks to students at Penn State York, the York Fair now has an online system for registering entries for its many contests. The 245-year old fair has stepped into the 21st century by using the new system to register contest entries including everything from sheep, steers, and rabbits to zucchini bread, cherry pies, and muffins. The work was done as a project in the information sciences and technology integration and problem solving class (IST 440W) taught by Bill Cantor, instructor in information sciences and technology at Penn State York. Cantor likes to involve his students in projects with community organizations.

“The community projects have been a great success over the years,” said Cantor. “The students benefit by working with organizations that truly need help. The community organizations benefit by receiving high quality solutions at no cost and the students get exposed to the important work that occurs at these organizations. They get to meet and appreciate the people on the front lines. These projects help the community while showcasing the students’ abilities for potential employers.” he said.

In the spring, Cantor’s class took on the project with the goal of completing a new online management system for handling all fair contests, from the registration of participants to the printing of checks once the winners are selected. Sixteen students took part in the project and they worked closely with Terry Lehr, a member of the board of directors of the York Fair. Lehr met with the students throughout the semester, provided feedback, and answered questions. The class had to study the old process in order to develop the new one and worked closely with Lehr and others from the fair to be sure all the intricacies of the contests could be handled in the new system. Students had to create access points for different levels - administrators, assistants, etc., and also had to create all the forms including those for livestock, 4H, and others. Lehr couldn’t be happier with the new system and the work of the students.

“Whatever we asked of them they did,” said Lehr. “This has been a wonderful experience. The new system is streamlined, easy to access, and easy to use. Now people can enter the contests directly online. In the past, we had to enter everything. This system will save us time and money,” he said. Right now according to Lehr, about half the people are registering directly online and the others are completing paper forms and then people at the fair grounds are entering the information. He believes as people become more comfortable with the system the number of direct online registrations will grow. There have been more than 10,000 entries on the system.

Tony Bathgate, a senior at Penn State York who worked on the project throughout the semester, also had the task of fine tuning the system during an extended summer internship which continues until after the fair which runs Sept. 11 - . Bathgate had to be sure all the aspects of the system are in order and that the 9,846 contest categories are working. Bathgate along with other students in the group examined many categories and even learned some new vocabulary in the process, cavies are guinea pigs.

“Working at the internship has given me direct access to live feedback and has helped me learn to solve problems and deal with things as they happen,” said Bathgate. “It is a real experience in finding out what can go wrong and how to fix it. You don’t get that from a textbook.” Bathgate will continue gathering information and troubleshooting the system throughout fair week and share his findings for improvements with Cantor for next year.

Natalie Anthony, another Penn State York student. found the project interesting and was happy to see the work she did being used. “It is so easy to enter things and now that it is up and running it has really worked out better than we thought. It is nice to see it working and to be a part of the York Fair. It is really cool.” she said.

Cantor believes his students exceeded expectations on this project and Lehr and others at the York Fair agree. Cantor plans to continue to involve his students in community projects.

In addition to Anthony and Bathgate, the following Penn State York students took part in the project: Noah Althoff, Elodia Barajas, Adam Brinker, Joshua Graff, Nathan Hake, Carl Hoover, Frances Hopple, Nicole Lindt, Stewart McLean, Ryan Quinlivan, Brian Skeen, Kristine Stremmel, Brad Willcox, and Jeffrey Yost.

Penn State York offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of students of all ages and has earned the distinction of being named one of the University’s international campuses.  York offers the first two years of more than 160 Penn State majors, eight baccalaureate degrees, seven associate degrees, six minors, a master of education degree program in teaching and curriculum , and a variety of continuing education programs both credit and noncredit. The campus also offers programs for youth including summer camps and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) preparation courses. In addition, the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at Penn State York, a state-of-the-art theatre facility, offers a variety of free and ticketed programs for the campus and community. Learn more about The Pullo Center at www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu or call (717) 505-8900.

For more information about Penn State York please visit the Web site at www.yk.psu.edu or call the Penn State York Admissions Office at (717) 771-4040.

“All of this lll,” a painting by York County artist Fred Haag, associate professor of visual arts at Penn State York, won “Best of Show” at the Yorkfest Arts Festival held earlier this month in York. Haag has two paintings on display, including the prize winner, through Sept. 26 at YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver Street, York. The Juried Art Exhibition hangs in the YorkArts Gallery during the festival and throughout the month of September. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

“’All of this III’” was developed from a series of interior paintings that I worked on during the spring and summer of 2008. The piece was completed in October of 2008. It started as a stencil painting of a piece of fabric and a poem, and ended as the interior,” said Haag. This work was done with oil and acrylic on canvas.

Since 1987, Haag has taught a variety of classes at Penn State York, including art appreciation, drawing, design and painting. He was raised in Pennsylvania and attended the University of the Arts (the Philadelphia College of Art) in Philadelphia, where he graduated with honors in 1984 with a bachelor of fine art in painting and drawing. He went on to earn a master of fine art in painting and drawing from Penn State.

In addition to numerous awards for his artwork, Haag was the 2003 recipient of the James H. Burness Award for Excellence in Teaching at Penn State York and in 2002 was named the recipient of the Penn State York Advising Award for his outstanding work with students. Haag also serves as the adviser to the Penn State York Visual Arts Club.

Exhibits of his work include the Art of the State in Harrisburg, the National Midyear show at the Butler Institute of American Art, the Washington and Jefferson College National Painting Show, the annual Maine-Maritime Flatworks Exhibition in Presque Isle, the River Walk Arts Festival in York, Chowan College in Murfreesboro, N.C., First Street Gallery in New York City, and the Three Rivers Arts Festival in Pittsburgh.

In January 2010 Haag will be curating and participating in a four-person show in York called Bau Movement (www.baumovement.blogspot.com) and will include Haag’s work as well as the work of three former Penn State York students at Studio Gallery 234 in York. Future exhibitions include a four-person show at the Art Association of Harrisburg in February 2011, and a one-man show at the DOSHI Gallery/Susquehanna Art Museum in the fall of 2011. The fall 2011 exhibition will feature Haag’s figure paintings.

The role engineering plays in the Navy is the topic when Rear Adm. Scott A. Weikert, Deputy Commander, 1st Naval Construction Division, speaks on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Conference Center, Main Classroom Building, at Penn State York.  Weikert will be speaking to Penn State York engineering students as well as members of the campus and community.  The presentation is free and open to the public.  Weikert will share his career experiences and background.  A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

A native of York, Pennsylvania, Weikert enlisted in the Navy in August 1974. After completion of nuclear power training, he was awarded an NROTC scholarship to Drexel University. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering in 1981 and was commissioned as an ensign in the Civil Engineer Corps.   He graduated with a master’s degree in business administration from Penn State in 2000.

His active duty assignments include a tour with Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 in Little Creek, Virginia, as the officer in charge of a Causeway - Bulk Fuel Team; accessions and special projects officer, Northern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command in Philadelphia; and assistant resident officer in charge of construction at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

Throughout his Naval  career, Weikert has held numerous positions and commanded the 7th Naval Construction Regiment, Newport, Rhode Island, from 2003 to 2005. The 7th Regiment was mobilized in July 2004 where he served as the deputy commander and chief of staff of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Engineer Group, Camp Fallujah, Iraq, providing general engineering and construction services in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.   View his complete biography.

In his civilian occupation, Weikert is an equity partner and managing principal of Lucas Marine Construction L.L.C. providing marine construction services throughout Florida. He serves as vice president of finance for the Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards) and various other service decorations.

With seating for just over 1,000, The Pullo Center offers an intimate venue with full theatre capabilities. The Pullo Center opened at the campus in August 2005.

An annual event in Penn State York’s free Cultural and Performing Artists series, Barry Drake, rock historian, returns to campus on Oct. 15 for his multimedia presentation “The Roots of Rock & Roll 1953-63.” Travel back to the dawn of rock & roll at 7 p.m. in the Conference Center, Main Classroom Building. This free program, sponsored by the campus and MediaOnePA, is open to the public.

Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Buddy Holly and Bill Haley all broke the rules and fused black rhythm & blues with white hillbilly and pop music. They sparked a cultural revolution that continued for decades. Drake begins his musical journey just before the dawn of rock & roll and examines the styles of music that came together on the early recordings. The Roots of Rock & Roll 1953-63” follows music’s development though the 50s and early 60s covering rhythm & blues, rockability, doo-wop, teen idols, girl groups, and early soul. The presentation concludes with an examination of how this music was given back to us by the groups of The British Invasion. 

Drake, often called a walking encyclopedia of rock & roll, is a graduate of Manhattan College and has been involved in the world of music since buying his first rock & roll record in 1954. He grew up in New York City and saw everyone from Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry at the Brooklyn Paramount in 1957, to Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin at the Filmore in 1967. In 1965, Drake became a performer and songwriter and in 1970 was signed to Capitol Records. Since then, Drake has recorded three albums and has extensively toured the United States and Europe.

In 1984 Drake added rock & roll lectures, four different topics, to an already busy concert schedule. His lectures have become the most popular shows on college campuses. Drake is the five-time winner of the Campus Lecturer of the Year Award by the National Association for Campus Activities and the three-time winner of the Campus Lecturer of the Year Award by Campus Activities Magazine. 
 
Drake combines his extensive knowledge of music and abilities as a dynamic entertainer in his multimedia presentation. Get ready to rock around the clock and put on your blue suede shoes as Drakes helps you discover or rediscover the roots of rock & roll as he explores this fascinating time in music at Penn State York.

For more information on Drake visit his Web site at www.barrydrake.com. For more information on the variety of free and ticketed performances at Penn State York, please visit www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu.

Monday, September 14
12:00 p.m. - Student Government Association (SGA) meeting: Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center (RSCC)

4:00 p.m. - Diversity: Puerto Rico Trip Teacher Presentation: Community Room, RSCC

Tuesday, September 15
12:00 p.m. - THON meeting, 112 Main Classroom Building (MCB).  Everybody welcome!

12:00 p.m. - College Meetings – Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), Community Room, RSCC

12:00 p.m. - Christian Fellowship Organization (CFO) Meeting, Room 30, MCB, Everyone welcome!

Wednesday, September 16 
11:00 a.m. - WILD: Persona Cards Lion's Den, RSCC

12:00 p.m. - College Meetings - Agricultural Sciences, Arts and Architecture, Communications, Education, Community Room, RSCC

12:00 p.m. - Black Student Union (BSU) Club meeting, Room 101, MCB  Everybody welcome!

5:00 p.m. - Penn State York’s Got Talent, Lion’s Den, RSCC – Come out and show your talent!!! Food and drinks will be provided, all talents are welcome!

Thursday, September 17
11:00 a.m. - Rear Admiral Scott A. Weikert Deputy Commander, 1st Naval Construction Division, Room 31, MCB. The admiral is a native of York and will be speaking on his career and background, the role engineering plays in the Navy, and what can be achieved through engineering.

12:00 p.m. - College Meetings - Business, Community Room, RSCC

12:00 p.m. - Learning to Learn, Room 113, MCB

12:00 p.m. - Nittany Catwalk Modeling Club meeting, Community Room/RSCC  Everybody welcome!

12:10 p.m. - Biology Club meeting,  Room 105, MCB.  Everybody welcome!

3:30 p.m. - International Coffee Hour, Lion's Den/RSCC, FREE – Everybody welcome!

Friday, September 18
12:00 p.m. - College Meetings - Engineering, Community Room, RSCC

Saturday, September 19
8:00 a.m. - Outreach Activity:  Sierra Club Susquehanna River Cleanup (sign-up available in the Student Affairs Office, RSCC)

6:30 p.m. - Secondhand Serenade: Fast Times at Secondhand High Tour, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center)

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October 10 - Tracy Morgan, 7:30 p.m., Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center).  Turn your vouchers into The Pullo Center for your free ticket.

Food service hours:  Lion's Den/The Bistro at Penn State:  Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Euthanasia (mercy killing) and physician-assisted suicide are hot topics today as people debate whether it is ever morally acceptable for a physician to end a person’s life.  Court cases from Karen Quinlan in 1976 to Terri Schiavo in 2005, as well as recent discussions about health care reform, have kept the controversy about physician-assisted dying in the news. Penn State York’s “Today’s Ethical Issues” free lecture/discussion series focusing on the critical ethical issues of today takes on the topics of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide when it gets underway Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center of York.  This is the third year for this free lecture series that is open to the public. 

Each year “Today’s Ethical Issues” focuses on one major ethical issue. Last year’s issue was the morality of the death penalty while morality and war was the topic the first year of the program.  The program takes place in four locations in York County with six sessions at each location.  A complete listing of times and locations can be found at the end of the story.

Leonard J. Berkowitz, associate professor of philosophy at Penn State York and an award-winning instructor, continues his highly successful lecture and discussion series focusing on current ethical issues.  A faculty member at Penn State York since 1972, Berkowitz earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Duke University and a master’s and doctorate in philosophy from the Johns Hopkins University.  Among the philosophy courses he teaches at the campus are critical thinking, symbolic logic, ethics and social issues, and medical and health care ethics.

Berkowitz will lead discussions about euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide and discuss court cases surrounding physician-assisted dying.  Several sessions will be devoted to examining the arguments for and against euthanasia as participants consider when, if ever, it is morally permissible to assist a person in dying.  The focus of these sessions will be on the analysis and discussion of the major issues and arguments.  Other sessions will focus on the ethical aspects of recent legal decisions and on the experience of Oregon and the Netherlands, where physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia have been legalized.

“Today’s Ethical Issues” is funded by a grant from the Grumbacher Family Foundation.  For more information about the series, please contact Berkowitz at (717) 771-4159 or ljb1@psu.edu. You may also view the brochure for additional information.

“Today’s Ethical Issues” - Schedule for 2009-10

All sessions are free and open to the public

Jewish Community Center of York         
2000 Hollywood Drive, York

• September 15 (10:30 a.m.)
• October 27 (10:30 a.m.)
• December 1 (10:30 a.m.)
• February 16 (10:30 a.m.)
• March 2 (10:30 a.m.)
• April 6 (10:30 a.m.)

Martin Library
159 East Market Street, York

• September 17 (11:00 a.m.)
• October 15 (11:00 a.m.)
• November 19 (11:00 a.m.)
• February 18 (11:00 a.m.)
• March 18 (11:00 a.m.
• April 15 (11:00 a.m.

Heritage Senior Center
3700 Davidsburg Rd., Dover

• September 22 (10:00 a.m.)
• October 8 (10:00 a.m.)
• November 10 (10:00 a.m.)
• February 9 (10:00 a.m.)
• March 23 (10:00 a.m.
• April 20 (10:00 a.m.)

White Rose Senior Center
27 S. Broad Street, York

• September 24 (10:30 a.m.)
• October 22 (10:30 a.m.)
• November 12 (10:30 a.m.)
• February 25 (10:30 a.m.)
• March 25 (10:30 a.m.)
• April 8 (10:30 a.m.)

Through readings, exercises, and interactive classroom activities, participants will learn medical vocabulary and colloquial terms that will help them obtain patient histories, medical insurance, and other important information that may not be easily obtained because of language barriers. In addition to workplace Spanish, the course provides transcultural training. To assure a quality educational experience class size is limited to 20 students. Cost for the course is $200 plus the cost of the textbook.

For more information about Hispanic and Latino programming at Penn State York, contact Judy Woods in the continuing education office at 717-771-4032 or e-mail her at jxw69@psu.edu. Visit our Web site at www.ce.yk.psu.edu/hispanic_latino.html for more information.

In addition to courses, OLLI is offering a brown bag lunch and learn series. Sessions are held in the Conference Center of the Main Classroom Building at Penn State York from 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The cost is $5 for each session for members and $10 for nonmembers. Participants can bring a brown bag lunch or purchase one on campus in the Lion’s Den or in The Bistro at Penn State York. The series includes: Oct. 7, The Fascinating World of Fungi; Oct. 8, A Welcome Frost, Loretta Claiborne Building, 605 S. George St.; Oct. 14, Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests; Oct. 21, Rebuilding Poland and its People; Oct. 28, Recognizing a True Antique; Nov. 2, Belsnickel and Belly-Guts: Holiday Traditions, York and Beyond; Nov. 5, On Safari and with the People of Kenya and Tanzania, Loretta Claiborne Building, 605 S. George St.; Nov. 9, Getting the Last Word: Writing Your Own Obituary, and Nov. 11, Salvaged Art Mosaics.
 
Two bus trips are also planned for fall: Oct. 23, Delta, The Slate Story, $40; and Nov. 13, Egyptian Exhibit at the Walters Museum in Baltimore, $50. You must be an OLLI member to attend a bus trip.
 
OLLI is a nonprofit, volunteer driven organization established to enrich the lives of mature adults living in York County by providing a variety of educational and social enrichment activities. OLLI at Penn State York is one of more than 100 lifelong learning institutes across the nation that is supported by a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation. The grant was made available locally through Penn State which now has three OLLI sites; University Park, Mont Alto, and York.
 
Please call (717) 771-4015 or e-mail olli@yk.psu.edu to receive registration and activity information or to register for the open house. Visit OLLI at Penn State York on the Web at http://olli.yk.psu.edu/.

Penn State York is among a number of sponsors of the Women’s Show and is offering a blue and white motif for the Lion’s Den Café, one of the food areas at the event. The show hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $4 for the general public and may be purchased at the door. For more information about the Women’s Show, call 717-637-3831 or visit online at www.thepeak98.5.com.

12:00 p.m. - Student Government Association meeting, Room104 ISTC. Everybody welcome! Learn about opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard.
 
4:00 p.m. - Varsity soccer practice, soccer field, Penn State York
 
4:30 p.m. - Varsity volleyball practice, gym , Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center (RSCC)
 
5:00 p.m. - Survival workshop:  eLion, Room 102, ISTC - Access all of your Penn State personal and academic information.
 
6:30 p.m. - Open gym , RSCC

Tuesday, September 1
12:00 p.m. - Survival workshop:  ANGEL, Room 102, ISTC - Understand how your faculty manages your class information.
 
12:00 p.m. - Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) meeting, Room 112, Main Classroom Building (MCB).  For more than three decades, the students of the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) have raised more than $59 million and have helped thousands of children and families fight pediatric cancer. The largest student-run philanthropy in the world, THON is a year-round fundraising event benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund, at the Penn State Children's Hospital in Hershey, PA. The year culminates in a no-sitting, no-sleeping, two day dance marathon held every February. Get involved locally!
 
12:00 p.m. - Christian Fellowship Organization (CFO) meeting, Room 30, MCB. CFO offers individual and shared experiences of a religious nature. CFO also works closely with the York County Council of Churches. Everybody welcome!
 
12:00 p.m. - DUS Navigator 101:  For first year students who are unsure about their majors and want to explore all of their options, Room 104, ISTC.

12:15 p.m. - Blue & White Society meeting, Lion's Den, RSCC, all interested students are welcome. The Blue & White Society is a student organization that aims to enhance student life through promoting Penn State pride, community service, and dedication to the University. The Society provides our communities with Penn State pride and civic leadership, enhances the student's Penn State experience by building relationships within the University and the community, and instills the concept within students that their involvementwith the University can and should be a lifelong commitment.
 
4:00 p.m. - Varsity soccer practice, soccer field, outside RSCC
 
4:30 p.m. - Varsity volleyball practice, gym, RSCC
 
5:00 p.m. - Survival workshop:  WebMail, Room102, ISTC - Learn how Penn State does it!
 
7:00 p.m. - Community volleyball, gym, RSCC. Everybody welcome!

Wednesday, September 2
REGULAR DROP/ADD PERIOD ENDS

12:00 p.m. - Survival workshop:  eLion, Room 102, ISTC - Access all of your Penn State personal and academic information.
 
12:00 p.m. - Wednesdays In the Lion's Den (WILD):  Dash for Dollars, Lion's Den,RSCC.
 
12:00 p.m. - Black Student Union(BSU) meeting, Room 101, MCB.  The BSU provides an academic and social network for the black student population and the celebration of African American culture. Goals of BSU members include: developing leadership skills; becoming culturally aware; participating in activities that assist the community; and beginning the process of career planning. BSU sponsors a number of campus activities and programs including: an African American cultural festival; an African American poetry reading; community-wide discussions on racism; and a number of fundraisers.Everybody is welcome!
 
12:00 p.m. - Lion Ambassador meeting, Community Room/RSCC.  The Penn State York Lion Ambassadors are current students who promote the campus to prospective students, their parents, and the community. Besides being a part of the Student Government Association (SGA), the group works closely with the Admissions office. Activities include campus tours, fundraisers, and social events on behalf of the school. Members are expected to keep a 2.5 grade-point average.  Everybody welcome!
 
4:00 p.m. - Varsity soccer practice, soccer field, outside RSCC
 
4:30 p.m. - Varsity volleyball practice, gym, RSCC
 
5:00 p.m. - Survival workshop: ANGEL, Room 102, ISTC - Understand how  your faculty manages your class information.
 
6:30 p.m. - Open gym, RSCC

Thursday, September 3
LATE DROP BEGINS

12:00 p.m. - Survival workshop: WebMail, Room 102, ISTC - Learn how Penn State does it!
 
12:00 p.m. - Christian Fellowship Organization (CFO) meeting, Room 30, MCB.  Everybody welcome!
 
3:30 p.m. - International Coffee Hour, Lion's Den, RSCC, FREE
 
4:00 p.m. - Varsity soccer practice, soccer field, outside RSCC
 
4:30 p.m. - Varsity volleyball practice, gym, RSCC
 
5:00 p.m. - Survival workshop:  eLion, Room 102, ISTC- Access all of  your Penn State personal and academic information.
 
6:30 p.m. - Open gym, RSCC

Friday, September 4
12:00 p.m. - Survival workshop:  ANGEL, Room 102, ISTC - Understand how your faculty manages your class information.
 
4:00 p.m.  - Varsity soccer practice, soccer field, outside RSCC

Saturday, September 5
12:00 p.m. - Penn State football vs Akron, Beaver Stadium, University Park
 
1:00 p.m. - Soccer vs Penn State Greater Allegheny, soccer field, outside RSCC 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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September 9 - United States Navy Band-Country Current, 7:30 p.m., Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center).  Pick-up your FREE tickets at The Pullo Center.
 
September 12 - Community service at the Community Garden, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact Ann Fetterman (axf25@psu.edu) for details.
 
September 14 - York Revolution baseball vs Long Island Ducks, 5:30 p.m. FREE  Must sign-up in the Student Affairs office, RSCC.
 
September 26 - Penn State football vs Iowa, 8:05 p.m. Purchase All U-Day football tickets in the Student Affairs office, RSCC, $29/ticket. First come, first served.
 
October 10 - Tracy Morgan, 7:30 p.m., The Pullo Center.Turn your vouchers into the The Pullo Center box office for your free ticket.
 
Food service hours:  Lion's Den/The Bistro at Penn State:  Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

"TWAY" is published every Thursday by Student Affairs.  If you have something you'd like listed in TWAY, e-mail it to jlk58@psu.edu.

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To take a proactive approach to the expected flu outbreak, University officials are ramping up communications efforts to provide guidelines to students, faculty and staff who may be affected in some way by the H1N1 virus, either contracting the illness themselves, caring for family members who may be ill, or avoiding the flu altogether. Minimizing the spread of this highly contagious disease is a significant concern for health officials. The guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for anyone contracting the H1N1 virus require self-isolation -- that means not attending classes, not coming to work and not gathering in public spaces or for group activities. Following are links to H1N1 information provided Aug. 7 via e-mail to each group within the University community. More information will follow throughout the fall and spring semester.

• For faculty members, information on class absences for students and administrative and academic policies that apply during this public health situation can be found online here.
• For students at University Park, information on what to do if you contract the flu and the requirements for self-isolation can be found online here.
• For students at campuses outside of University Park, information on what to do if you contract the flu and the requirements for self-isolation can be found online here.
• For employees, information on missed work days, sick family days, limiting face-to-face meetings, and telecommuting can be found online here.

All of the correspondence contains information or links on how to minimize exposure and remain healthy through good hygiene and healthy practices. For faculty and staff, additional information on the seasonal flu vaccine (which does not cover the H1N1 virus) can be found online here.

Anyone needing additional facts and background information on H1N1, such as symptoms of the flu, should view this information. Updates on what Penn State is doing related to this virus can be found online here or at this site. You can also download an informational piece from University Health Services titled "Prepare for Flu Season."

Students will be paired with a current Penn State York student and sit-in on classes, tour the campus, and spend the day just like a college student. Lunch is provided free in the Lion’s Den Café at the campus. The program allows students to experience college life and get to know the campus. Please call Penn State York Admissions at least one week prior to the date you’d like to attend at (717) 771-4040 or (800) 778-6227 to register. You can also register online at www.yk.psu.edu and visit admissions.

Students participating in the Preparation for Your Verbal SAT (9:00– 11:00 a.m.) will review important skills assessed in the verbal section and have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the format and type of questions on the Verbal SAT. Participants will also practice test-taking in simulated exam conditions. Cost for the Preparation for Your Verbal SAT course is $95.

Noel Sloboda, Ph.D., instructor of English at Penn State York, is the course instructor. Sloboda earned his doctorate in English from Washington University. Sloboda was honored by the campus in 2005 with the James H. Burness Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has received numerous other honors and awards and has been published in “Studies in Humanities.” He is also involved in many language associations and has been a judge for the Lancaster Scholastic Writing Awards. He is the author of author of The Making of Americans in Paris, a book on Edith Wharton and Gertrude Stein. He has published more than 100 poems in various journals in the United States and abroad and his poetry book, Shell Games, was published in July 2008.

Preparation for Your Math SAT (11:05 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.) will familiarize students with the SAT format, and then review SAT math topics including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, graphs, measures, and quantitative comparisons. Please bring a calculator to the first class. Cost for the Preparation for Your Math SAT course is $70.

Bruce Babcock, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics at Penn State York, is the instructor. Babcock earned a doctorate in mathematics from Michigan State University and is a former winner of the prestigious AMOCO Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award. He was also honored with the Outstanding Teaching Award at Penn State York in 1991 and the James H. Burness Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2007. He has authored numerous study guides for the University’s Independent Learning Program and developed a blended learning course for the Penn State World Campus. He is currently working with a colleague on another World Campus course.

Register for both sessions at $155 and save $10. The course fee includes The Official SAT Study Guide: For the New SAT by the College Board. For a brochure or more information, please call Penn State York at (717) 771-4107 or visit the Web site at www.ce.yk.psu.edu and click on youth programs.

Texas duo Barbara Malteze and Kevin Higgins of The Dust Devils will bring their “Americana” music style to Penn State York when they perform at 7 p.m. in the Lion's Den in the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center.  The concert is free to Penn State York students with I.D. and $10 per person at the door for all others.

This husband and wife musical team has won numerous awards including the 2007 Readers Choice award for Band of the Year according to Hill Country Happenings Magazine, and numerous Texas Music Awards including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Vocal Duo of the Year in 2006. Malteze won Female Vocalist of the Year two years in a row, in 2006 and 2007, an accomplishment that to date has not been surpassed.

Higgins, (guitars/vocals/songwriter), was raised in El Paso, playing in cover bands until he decided to pursue a career in songwriting.   Malteze, (vocals/keys/mandolin), was influenced by Southern rock of another gender.  Some think it might’ve been Janis Joplin, but it was really Joyce Kennedy from Atlanta’s Mother’s Finest who was a major influence on Malteze.   The Dust Devils’ industry showcases have included "Windows on Texas", (a Texas Hill Country event held in January, similar to Austin's SXSW); an “Official Texas Party” CRS-37 showcase at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville; “South by the Sons” showcase at the Sons of Hermann Hall in Dallas; and performances in Austin at Waterloo Ice House.

Malteze and Higgins reside in Marble Falls, Texas, with two well-loved Quarter horses, where they work and live as caretakers on Candlelight Ranch, a retreat for kids with special needs.

Evening Orientation is set for Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. and is a program especially designed for evening only students. The program includes meetings with faculty and campus staff members to help acquaint new evening students with the campus and services that are available.  The program takes place in the Community Room of the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center.

In addition to the formal orientation programming, a variety of events and activities are planned to welcome new students and returning Penn State York students, faculty, and staff.  A picnic at Pinchot Park and a York Revolution baseball game are just a few of the events planned.  Check out the events and plan to participate.

Penn State York’s day and evening credit classes begin Monday, Aug. 24 with other programming beginning throughout the semester.  Visit www.yk.psu.edu for more information about Penn State York or call (717) 771-4000.

Most courses at The Lancaster Center are offered in the evenings but recently the center began offering courses for high school students interested in taking college courses while in high school. Through dual enrollment, eligible high school juniors and seniors can get an early start on college.

For more information, call (717) 299-7667 or (800) 828-6233 or e-mail lancaster@yk.psu.edu. Visit us online at http://www.lancastercenter.psu.edu/.

All students have different layers of understanding and different strategies to enhance learning. Instructional Design with All Students in Mind is brings together international and well-known authors and instructors who will explain how differentiating instructional design can benefit all students. The course includes five keynote presentations and 27 break-out sessions covering a wide range of topics designed to help educators maximize their instructional design to meet the wide range of academic needs of today’s highly diverse student population.

The objectives of the course are to provide participants with effective techniques to boost student responsiveness to instruction and intensify instruction for non-responders; gain practical strategies to accelerate learning across the curriculum and encourage success for all students; maximize student performance through kinesthetic and experimental activities; use information technology to introduce topics, modify instruction, and increase engagement; learn practical classroom management that encourages students to say focused and on task; discover proven strategies to efficient implementation and management of behavior plans; and enhance the classroom library by providing the best new books in a variety of genres.

This course is designed for anyone who works with students in grades K – 12 including classroom teachers, librarians, resource teachers, reading specialists, literacy coaches, special education teachers, gifted education teachers, ELL teachers, instructional aids, and administrators. For a summer institute brochure please call (717) 771-4060 or download a PDF. Visit our graduate program online for more information on the master of education degree program in teaching and curriculum.

Rich Chilcoat, Penn State York’s head soccer coach, was named “Coach of the Year” in soccer by the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) during the annual athletic awards luncheon Monday, June 1, at University Park. The winner of this award is selected by vote of his/her peers in a PSUAC sponsored sport. This award is typically given to the coach whose team wins the conference championship but this year the award was given to the second place finisher, Chilcoat, based on his outstanding season.

Under Chilcoat’s direction, the Penn State York soccer team finished second in the championship match of the PSUAC with a 1-0 loss to Penn College. This is the second consecutive year York’s soccer team has played in the championship match. The York team also finished fifth in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) national tournament held in Pontiac, Michigan last October. In addition to outstanding team play in the USCAA, five soccer players were named to the 2008 Soccer All-American Team: Suhaib Alqaddomi, Tim Krohn and Justin Shaeffer; Ben Suarez, honorable mention; and John Suarez, National All-American team.

Chilcoat has been the soccer coach at Penn State York for four years and prior to this appointment served for four years as the assistant soccer coach under longtime coach George Miller. Chilcoat also coaches for FC York instructing the 18-year-old boys and girls team and serves as trainer for the 15-year- old boys.

He has recently been selected to attend the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Premier Diploma coaching course at Bloomsburg University where participants must pass written, oral, and field exams. Only two coaches from Pennsylvania have been selected to attend this prestigious program.

For more information on Penn State York athletic programs contact Kerry Magni, athletic director, at (717) 771-4036 or kam24@psu.edu or, visit the Web site.

Penn State York has been tweeting since April 14 and the public is invited to follow the campus on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PennStateYork. Check out the latest activities and learn more about Penn State York. You can also be a fan of Penn State York and visit the Facebook page .

Penn State York is the local connection to Penn State and offers all the resources of the University to the local community. Penn State York offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of students of all ages. York offers the first two years of more than 160 Penn State majors, eight baccalaureate degrees, seven associate degrees, six minors, a master of education degree program in teaching and curriculum , and a variety of continuing education programs both credit and noncredit. The campus also offers programs for youth including summer camps and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) preparation courses. In addition, the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at Penn State York, a state-of-the-art theatre facility, offers a variety of free and ticketed programs for the campus and community.Learn more about The Pullo Center at www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu or call (717) 505-8900.

For more in-depth information about Penn State York, visit us on the Web at www.yk.psu.edu.

Science, foreign languages, soccer, art, music and more are all a part of the summer camp program at Penn State York. Whether you’re interested in developing your artistic skills, writing music, or taking to the soccer field, Penn State York has a variety of camps and programs scheduled throughout the summer designed to keep children engaged mentally and physically. These programs are offered though continuing education at the campus.

New for this summer is the Penn State York Summer Scholar’s Program , a new series of courses designed to meet the needs of academic achievers. In addition to the classwork, students will participate in field trips and other hands-on activities. This program is for students entering seventh and eighth grade in fall 2009. Two courses are scheduled: math in motion and amusement park science, June 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon; and effective communication for the future leader, July 27 – 31, 9 a.m. – noon. Students must submit a letter of recommendation from their current teacher in addition to the other required documents to be registered for the course.

For a complete list of camps and programs for youth or to register, please visit the Web at http://www.ce.yk.psu.edu/youth.html or contact Laura Davila Reyes at (717) 771-4107 or lbj112@psu.edu.

Carolina Liar will take to the stage at Penn State York’s Pullo Family Performing Arts Center on July 30 at 7:30 p.m. The six-member alternative rock band features lead vocalist Chad Wolf, originally from Charleston, South Carolina. Most of the other Carolina Liar band members originate from Sweden. The band is best known for the songs “I’m Not Over” and “Show Me What I’m Looking For” from its 2008 major label debut album Coming to Terms.

Tickets are $27 and $39. Penn State York students can purchase one ticket at the box office for a special rate of $15. Call 717-505-8900 or visit http://www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu/ for tickets and information.  Learn more about Carolina Liar online by visiting www.carolinaliar.com.

After the presentations, take a campus tour and enjoy a picnic with your family and Penn State representatives. To register or for more information, please call Penn State York Admissions at (717) 771-4040 or (800) PSU-6227 or register on the Web at www.yk.psu.edu/admissions/visits.

Additional tickets are available at $10 and proceeds help Penn State York athletics. When you purchase one of the tickets the campus is selling, you receive a free “Penn State York White Out” T-shirt. Visit the Penn State York table on game day to receive your shirt.  Tickets can be purchased with cash or check in the Penn State York Development Office, 121 Main Classroom Building , Penn State York, 1031 Edgecomb Ave. For information, call (717) 718-6781 or send an e-mail to iona@psu.edu. Penn State York students receive one free ticket.

Jennifer L. Burns, York, Electrical Engineering Technology;  April L. Clancy, York, Human Development and Family Studies;  Kathy L. Dissinger, Mount Joy, Business Administration;  Rhonda L. Edwards, Ephrata, Business Administration;  Timothy D. Feilinger, Stewartstown, Electrical Engineering Technology;  Megan E. Frear, Stewartstown, Information Sciences and Technology;  Ashley C. Garner, Red Lion, Letters, Arts, and Sciences;  Tricia S. Grove, Hanover, Business Administration;  Rande S. Hake, York, Business Administration;  Donald L. James, Glen Rock, Information Sciences and Technology;  Matthew I. Klinedinst, York, Business Administration;  Thomas J. Leana II, Glen Rock, Mechanical Engineering Technology;  Isamary Lucena, York, Letters, Arts, and Sciences;  Joshua J. McDonald, York, Business Administration;  William C. Myers, Manheim, Business Administration;  Thomas J. Oglesby, York, Information Sciences and Technology;  Michelle L. Plaza, York, Human Development and Family Studies;  Jonathan T. Schardt, East Berlin, Business Administration;  Helen C. Sherman, York, Letters, Arts, and Sciences;  Colleen K. Siecinski, Felton, Letters, Arts, and Sciences;  Autumn H. Sutton, Stewartstown, Letters, Arts, and Sciences;  Joshua T. Wisowaty, Danville, Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology;  Crystal G. Young, Joppa, Maryland, Electrical Engineering Technology.
 
The following Penn State York students received baccalaureate degrees: 

Carrie A. Anderson, Red Lion, Letters, Arts, and Sciences;  Kendall Z. Barnes, Westminster, MD, Science;  Jesse W. Bible, York, Business;  Troy D. Bonitz, New Freedom, Bachelor of Science in Business; Quanesha M. Brabham, York, Human Development and Family Studies;  Sean C. Breach, York, Information Sciences and Technology;  Miranda L. Brown, Seven Valleys, Human Development and Family Studies;  Robert T. Carroll, Marietta, Business;  Matthew W. Conaway, York, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology;  Angi L. Davis, York, Human Development and Family Studies;  Phillip J. Dayberry Jr., York, Business;  Sherry Decker, Red Lion, Business;  Michael E. Delp, New Freedom, Business;  Kyle C. Dimitris, Lancaster, Business;  Nathan D. Elfner, Red Lion, Business;  Robin L. Fickling, York, Human Development and Family Studies;  Samantha M. Glenn, Lancaster, Business;  Inna V. Gnipp, Dauphin, Science;  Timothy B. Groth, Glen Rock, English;  Joel T. Haberstroh, Columbia, Business;  Abigail K. Hammer, Dover, English;  Miesha L. Hill, York, Human Development and Family Studies;  Frances M. Hopple, York, Information Sciences and Technology;  Eric A. Hudak, York, Letters, Arts, and Sciences;  Lance A. Klahold, Hallam, Business;  Clinton A. Kohler, Mandeville, Business;  Morris C. Layton III, York, Business;  Nicole M. Lindt, Lewisberry, Information Sciences and Technology;  Timothy C. London, York, Business;  Timothy R. Margelot, Glen Rock, Business;  Gloria K. Mark, Columbia, Human Development and Family Studies;  Stewart P. McLean, Chadds Ford, Information Sciences and Technology;  Lee-Ann M. Miller, York, Business;  Tamara L. Miller, York, Human Development and Family Studies;  Christopher N. Minnich, Felton, Human Development and Family Studies;  Mary Jo T. Mullenax, Manchester, Human Development and Family Studies;  Maria A. Mundis, Windsor, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology;  Luella E. Neiman, York, Human Development and Family Studies;  Joanne T. Nguyen, York, Science;  Mary K. Ott, York, American Studies;  Raj H. Patel, Hanover, Science;  Tristan C. Peterman, Dallastown, Business;  Amanda M. Seiffert, York, Human Development and Family Studies;  Jacob M. Smith, Dallastown, Business;  Laramie A. Smith, New Oxford, Business;  Scott M. Stoner, Springfield, Business;  Matthew P. Swoboda, Red Lion, Business;  Gary Swope, New Freedom, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology;  Bree C. Vance, York Springs, English;  Lydia M. Wentz, Emigsville, Human Development and Family Studies;  Robert A. Whaley, Dover, Business;  and Jeffrey A. Yost, York, Information Sciences and Technology.

The following students received the Master of Education degree in Teaching and Curriculum: 

Amanda M. Allemeier, York;  Kelly A. Beaver, Red Lion;  Dorothy M. Carpenter, Landisville;  Michele L. Colvin, Lancaster;  Sarah F. Coppersmith, York;  Patricia A. Cote, York;  Carissa N. Diehl, York;  Amy P. Emig, New Oxford;  Kristin E. Fronk, Dillsburg;  Rose M. Henrie, Dover;  Nathan G. Keys, York;  Erin E. Kirkpatrick, Mount Joy;  Tristan M. Kramer, York;  Allison M. Lehr, York;  Amy B. McKenzie, Dover;  Kristine M. McWilliams, Red Lion;  Lacy W. Meek, Felton;  Pamela L. Prowell, York;  Rigo E. Rivera, Lancaster;  Mary Lee Salerno, Dunmore;  Brett D. Sheaffer, Lancaster;  Jennifer L. Shearer, Gettysburg;  Brandi L. Sims, East Berlin;  Linda J. Stump, Spring Grove;  Jennifer M. Wilson, Hanover;  and Rebecca A. Yoder, York.

The following students returned to Penn State York from other campuses to receive their baccalaureate degrees: 

James N. Abrashoff, State College, Civil Engineering;  Kelley E. Dennis, Camp Hill, Anthropology;  David W. Freed, York, Political Science;  Christopher R. Kahler, Hanover, Civil Engineering;  Linh T. Le, State College, Microbiology;  Alex R. Maldonado, Marietta, Meteorology;  Matthew B. Malehorn, Manchester, Meteorology;  and Jason M. Stover, Jacobus, Kinesiology.
 
The following Penn State York students are changing campus locations effective fall 2009 to complete their baccalaureate degrees:

Ashley M. Alejandre, New Oxford, Berks College;  Rachael L. Alfano, York, Art History;  James P. Anderson, Dover, Political Science;  Jessica L. Bair, Felton, Accounting;  Alexa Y. Bejaran, York, Finance;  Sabrina S. Bell, Jacobus, Agriculture;  Andrew C. Bernhard, York, Accounting;  Niki D. Bidelspach, Northumberland, Psychology;  Michael P. Boeckel, Felton, Aerospace Engineering;  Christopher A. Bonham, Lancaster, Mechanical Engineering;  Joseph C. Bowser, York, Geography;  Eric M. Boyle, Wrightsville, Energy, Business and Finance;  Jennifer M. Bradley, Lancaster, Industrial Engineering;  Erik A. Brough, Hanover, Accounting;  Eric R. Brown, Shrewsbury, Information Sciences and Technology;  Mark L. Brunson, Bel Air, MD, Management;  Michael D. Burkentine, Hanover, Civil Engineering;  Whitney A. Campbell, Red Lion, Education;  John B. Cassel, York, Capital College;  Anuradha N. Chhibber, York, Marketing;  Stephanie L. Childress, Dallastown, Health and Human Development;  Bopanna N. Chottepanda, Mississauga, Ontario, Marketing;  Wei Jen Chou, Nutley, NJ, Energy, Business and Finance;  Amanda M. Clements, Lancaster, Community, Environment, and Development;  John J. Conner, York, Mechanical Engineering;  Loryn R. Conroy, York, Education;  Ryan P. Curran, Kirkwood, Agribusiness Management;  Kayla E. Cyr, York, Psychology;  Sarah E. Danner, Middletown, Applied Behavioral Science;  Corey A. Davis, Stewartstown, International Politics;  David P. Dell III, Etters, Division of Undergraduate Studies;  Erik R. Denlinger, Lancaster, Engineering;  Joseph L. Dettinger, Felton, Capital College;  Nicholas R. Dinardo, York, Political Science;  Paul A. Downey, Red Lion, Crime, Law, and Justice;  Ginni S. Dusman, York, Agribusiness Management;  Laura E. Dzwonczyk, New Freedom, Communications;  Paul B. Elfner, Red Lion, Division of Undergraduate Studies;  Christopher A. Garner, Dillsburg, Agribusiness Management;  Stavros A. Giannoukos, Kennett Square, Biology;  Justin D. Gilbert, Hanover, Meteorology;  Harry P. Gim, Baltimore, MD, Industrial Engineering;  Casi N. Goble, Stewartstown, History;  Rebecca E. Goodman, Mechanicsburg, Political Science;  Caitlin A. Grim, Seven Valleys, Health Policy and Administration;  Garrett E. Grove, Thomasville, Mechanical Engineering;  Ian G. Grow, Stewartstown, Mechanical Engineering;  Joel T. Haberstroh, Columbia, Accounting;  Rande S. Hake, York, Organizational Leadership;  Paul W. Hann, New Freedom, Journalism;  Kirstin N. Harmon, Millersville, Communications;  Jason D. Hebert, Stewartstown, Aerospace Engineering;  Cody M. Herbst, Red Lion, Crime, Law, and Justice;  Leah C. Herman, York, Arts and Architecture;  Jenna M. Hicks, York, Landscape Contracting;  Jonathan R. Hoerr, Red Lion, Engineering;  Matthew K. Holdorf, York, Kinesiology;  Daniel S. Hood, McSherrystown, Economics;  Jason M. Hopkins, New Freedom, Mechanical Engineering;  Kim L. Hunt, York, Nursing;  Kyle A. Hunt, Freeland, MD, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology;  Nicholas D. Huso, Parkton, MD, Science;  Amber A. Iqbal, York, Biology;  Meagan L. Jacobson, York, Elementary and Kindergarten Education;  Robyn D. Johnson, Owings Mills, MD, Biological Anthropology;  Katee L. Jones, Stewartstown, Sociology;  Paul T. Kannarkatt, Red Lion, Premedical-Medical;  Jared D. Kauffman, Mechanicsburg, Psychology;  Steve A. Kauffman Jr., Spring Grove, Kinesiology;  Joshua A. Kennedy, New Oxford, Engineering;  Ryan P. Kennedy, Wellsville, Capital College;  Sarah E. Kerfoot, Stewartstown, Nursing;  Leah C. Kikola, Stewartstown, Psychology;  Do Hee Kim, Seoul, Korea, Economics;  Christopher W. King, York, Crime, Law, and Justice;  Derek M. Kohler, York, Psychology;  Stephen M. Kolar, Red Lion, Journalism;  Stephanie K. Lafollette, York, Journalism;  Nicole R. Lau, Dover, Anthropology;  Camille Jamella E. Laygo, York, Science;  Wei Lin, York, Civil Engineering;  Connor E. Loch, York, Actuarial Science;  Casey E. Lynch, Shrewsbury, International Politics;  Corey A. Macdonald, Glen Rock, Management Information Systems;  Jacob E. Macdonald, York, Accounting;  Walter R. Marriott, Glenville, Elementary and Kindergarten Education;  Nathan C. McCormack, York, Nuclear Engineering;  Connor R. McGinn, Willow St, Electrical Engineering;  Brock A. Messinger, Hanover, Engineering;  Amanda J. Miller, Hanover, Elementary and Kindergarten Education;  Lauren J. Miller, York, Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management;  Nicholas S. Miller, Bel Air, MD, Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology;  Daniel J. Mininger, Perkasie, Philosophy;  Tarik Z. Monteiro, Lancaster, Premedicine;  Cory R. Mummert, McSherrystown, Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology;  Miles M. Myers, Hanover, Media Studies;  Jonathan E. Neuhaus, Littlestown, Security and Risk Analysis;  Khanh N. Nguyen, Mohrsville, Science;  May T. Nguyen, York, Energy, Business and Finance;  Alexandra N. Nusbaum, Wrightsville, Nutritional Sciences;  Justin M. Oberlander, York, Archaeological Science;  Abhishek S. Parikh, York, Marketing;  Kinjal Y. Patel, Lancaster, Civil Engineering;  Maithili R. Pathak, York, Biology;  Michael L. Paul, Mount Wolf, Accounting;  Alex T. Peterson, New Freedom, Telecommunications;  Mary T. Peterson, New Freedom, Engineering;  Jonathan E. Pettit, York, Kinesiology;  Brandon A. Poist, Hanover, Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management;  Matthew P. Pristow, East Berlin, Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology;  Dana E. Reese, York Haven, Energy, Business and Finance;  Corey L. Righter, York, Media Studies;  Wesley J. Riley, Thomasville, Engineering;  Zane M. Roberts Jr., Red Lion, Information Sciences and Technology;  Joshua D. Rode, Manchester, Energy, Business and Finance;  April R. Rose, New Freedom, Telecommunications;  Trevor B. Rumsey, York, Division of Undergraduate Studies;  Heather E. Ruppert, Spring Grove, Health and Human Development;  Hitman Sananikhom, York, Kinesiology;  Jessica M. Saunders, York, Accounting;  Michael L. Saylor, Mount Wolf, Agriculture;  Emily A. Schaffer, York, Liberal Arts;  Hunter B. Schenck, York, Political Science;  Steven M. Schmidt, New Park, Psychology;  Christopher M. Sewell, Hanover, Liberal Arts;  Dustin E. Shearer, Red Lion, Biological Engineering;  Xiaomeng Shi, Beijing, China, Finance;  Jonathan C. Showers, York, Education;  Brandon T. Slaney, Mount Wolf, Mechanical Engineering;  Bradford S. Smith, York, Media Studies;  James E. Smith II, Lititz, Accounting;   Bethany L. Snyder, Thomasville, Non-Degree Status;  Christopher P. Solloway, Stewartstown, Toxicology;  Thomas P. Staab, Dover, History;  James D. Steepe, Dover, Archaeological Science;  Chung Hong Sun, Centreville, VA, Civil Engineering;  Kayla A. Tamecki, Dillsburg, Education;  Michael S. Tate, Dover, Accounting;  Dennis R. Thompson, York, Science;  Nikole E. Tome, York, Human Development and Family Studies;  Dalynet Torres-Cruz, York, Applied Behavioral Science;  Mark S. Trone II, York, Capital College;  Luis A. Victoriano, Elizabeth, NJ, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering;  Mark E. Wagman, York, Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology;  Adam B. Walton, York, English;  Heather M. Watkins, Felton, University College;  Danielle M. Weekley, Camp Hill, Education and Public Policy;  Floyd R. White IV, Manchester, Agribusiness Management;  Kathrin Winter, York, Occupational Therapy;  Joshua T. Wisowaty, Danville, Science;  and Heidi K. Zinn, Emigsville, Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Penn State York began a chapter in 1991 to recognize the accomplishments of its growing adult student population.  The adult student population at the campus is about 43 percent.

Those students inducted are:  Corey W. Baughman, Red Lion; Jenna W. Brenneman, Manchester; Thomas M. Claytor, York; Gary A. Craig, Shrewsbury; Kathy L. Dissinger, Mount Joy; Sherry L. Dunbar, Manchester; Yetta A. Graves, York; Abigail K. Hammer, Dover; Michael M. Herr, Dover; Eric A. Hudak, York; Lori A. Leisey, Lancaster; Tonya R. McDonough, Lewisberry; William W. McGinley, East Berlin; Sarah E. Odean, Dillsburg; Mark J. Quesenberry, York; Sharon K. Santiago, Mount Joy; Dave E. Shaffer, York; Rhonda K. Sprenkle, Hellam; Michael A. Swann, York Haven; and Brett A. Warner, Spring Grove.

An opening reception for the summer art show “Selected Photographs of Chesapeake Bay Waterfowl Decoys” featuring the photographs of Victoria Weaver, a Penn State doctoral candidate in art education, is set for Wednesday, May 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Lee R. Glatfelter Library at Penn State York.  The meet the artists’ session features Victoria as well as her husband, Bruce Weaver, the carver of the duck decoys which are the subjects of her work.  The opening reception will take place in the periodicals lounge of the library and is free and open to the public.   The exhibit continues through August 15.

“The Waterfowl Decoys Series” showcases photographs Weaver began taking to document her husband’s duck decoy carving.  “I placed the decoys in habitats and then took pictures of them,” she said.  “Bruce has been carving duck decoys for more than 10 years and has been a carver all his life.  His family has been in the violin making business for three generations.”  A number of the duck decoys will be on display during the opening reception in addition to the photographs.

Weaver has lived with her family on a 95-acre farm in central York County for more than 20 years. She has taught art privately at the Walters Art Museum in Carroll County, Maryland; in public schools, and at a variety of universities. She is currently working as a university supervisor for student teachers in art education at Towson State University.

Weaver is near her completion as a Penn State doctoral candidate in art education.  Her dissertation examines how the renaming of Native American cultural objects from artifacts (meaning a sample of the larger culture) to objects of cultural patrimony (meaning a mnemonic device through which culture is remembered) affect how they are interpreted.  The results of her research are used to develop new approaches to teaching about Native American objects in the art classroom. 

For more than 36 years, Weaver has used cameras to document life, nature, and people. Photography has become a means for her to visually document the relationship of objects to their environment.   By using the lens to filter out the “visual noise,” Weaver is able to understand how parts contribute to the whole. 

Weaver’s photographs are for sale and prices are available from the artist.  For more information please contact her at (717) 235-6817.   Hours for the exhibit are Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Penn State York was named the best college or university by Susquehanna Style magazine s’ Who’s Who in Business in York.  The award was presented during a luncheon on Wednesday, April 29, at the Out Door Country Club in York.   This is the fourth year of the award program and the first time Penn State York has won.

Award winners were selected based on telephone interviews done by Polk-Lepson Research Group who asked respondents who they thought were the best in York County in specific categories.   Joel M. Rodney, chancellor of Penn State York, accepted the award.

The artwork of the following students are featured in the show: Carrie Anderson, Red Lion; Robert Clarke, York; Lance Klahold, Hallam; Nicole Lau, Dover; Shaina Lucas, York; Katie Macqueen, Dallastown; Tessa McGarry, Red Lion; Chelsea Parkent, Brogue; Kayley Shaver, Wrightsville; and Andrew Swoboda, Red Lion. The adviser for the Visual Arts Club is Fred Haag, associate professor of visual arts at Penn State York.

Works on display must have been completed post high school. Hours for the exhibition are Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, contact Chelsea Parkent at cep173@psu.edu or Abbi Ferree at ajf5182@psu.edu.

Awards were presented by a variety of campus groups and several community organizations including the Rotary Club and the York County Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association. Highlights of the program were the presentation of the Eric A. and Josephine Walker Award, the James H. Burness Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the Penn State York Advising Award.
 
The Eric A. and Josephine Walker Award, the most prestigious student award of the evening, was presented to Eric A. Hudak. This award is given annually to a full-time student who exhibits outstanding qualities of character, scholarship, leadership and citizenship. Each Penn State campus selects a recipient of this award. Hudak is a senior at Penn State York majoring in letters, arts, and sciences. He resides in York and will graduate in May. Hudak was recognized for his outstanding service to the campus and community through a variety of projects and for his excellent performance in the classroom.

The James H. Burness Award for Excellence in Teaching is given to an outstanding faculty member based on nominations by students and other members of the campus community. The award is named in honor of the late James H. Burness, in recognition of his outstanding teaching and service to the campus. Burness died in December 1999. This year's recipient is Mark A. Casteel, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology. Casteel received high praise from his students for his preparation for class and his enthusiasm. One student wrote, “Dr. Casteel is always prepared for class, brings enthusiasm to the classroom, and doesn’t leave explaining a concept until he feels he did his best at explaining it.” Students also praised Casteel for being fair in how he grades students and for providing them with opportunities to improve their grades. Another student wrote, “I truly believe he cares about his students and their learning success. He really deserves this award Orsay L. Kucukemiroglu, professor of business administration, was honored as the winner of the Penn State York Advising Award. The Penn State York Advising Award, given by the campus Academic Affairs Committee, was established several years ago to recognize the importance of advising students. This committee operates separately from the teaching award committee. Kucukemiroglu received high praise for his help to students when scheduling classes. One student said, “When you have a question about your schedule or are trying to plan the future, Orsay always has an open door to welcome you in and help you with any problems you may have.” another student wrote, “I feel as though he has made time for me and never rushed through things.” Students agreed that Kucukemiroglu is an asset to the campus.

The Penn State York Honors Program provides challenging opportunities for academically superior students. Students who complete 9 credits of honors work are recognized. Recipients are: John J. Conner, York; Jason M. Hopkins, New Freedom; Nicholas D. Huso, Parkton, Maryland; Matthew D. Ketterman, Seven Valleys; Walter M. Klahold, Seven Valleys; Saryet A. Kucukemiroglu, York; Nicole R. Lau, Dover; Ryan M. Lewis, York; Miles M. Myers, Hanover; Hunter B. Schenck, York; Xiaomeng Shi, York; and James D. Steepe, Dover.

The Evan Pugh Scholar Award is for those juniors and seniors who are in the upper 0.5 percent of their respective classes and have completed at least 48 graded Penn State credits at the end of the fall semester of the academic year the award is given. Candidates are eligible if they have been full-time undergraduate students for at least four semesters prior to selection. The Penn State York recipient is Audra R. Weaver, York.

The President's Freshman Award is presented annually to full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 grade-point average for the first semester of their freshman year of study. Recipients are: Raquel L. Alpizar, Syracuse, New York; Kenneth Glidden, Lancaster; Joshua A. Kennedy, New Oxford; Christian L. Malehorn, Manchester; Jennifer J. Miller, York; Bryce C. Rankin, York; Kayley M. Shaver, Wrightsville; Michael A. Swann, York Haven; and Kayla A. Tamecki, Dillsburg.

The President Sparks Award is presented annually to those undergraduate candidates who have earned 4.0 (A) cumulative grade-point average based on at least 36 graded Penn State credits completed by the end of the fall semester of the academic year the award is given. The President Sparks Award recipients are: Matthew L. Dunlap, Shrewsbury; Kenneth D. Patterson, Morgantown; and Xiaomeng Shi, York. Freshman Press Chemistry Award recipient is Joshua D. Aikens, Seven Valleys. This award is presented to a freshman based on outstanding academic achievement in chemistry.

Keystone Honor Society Awards were presented to full- and part-time students with the highest grade-point average (GPA) at or above a 3.50 GPA in each associate and baccalaureate degree program offered at the campus. Part-time students meeting the requirements are eligible to receive the award one time in their major. There are also minimum requirements for the time in the degree. Honorees for the full-time students are: Michelle L. Plaza, York, associate degree in human development and family studies; Zachary L. Holoch, Spring Grove, and Alex N. Howard, Windsor, associate degree in information sciences and technology; Tyler H. Smith, York, associate degree in mechanical engineering technology; Charlotte M. Albert, Red Lion, bachelor of arts in American studies; Shuo Shi, Bradbury, California; Thomas A. Smith, Dover, and Michael E. Delp, New Freedom, bachelor of science in business; Kristen M. Bloodsworth, Red Lion, and Sandra M. Bush, York, bachelor of arts in communication arts and sciences; Garrett M. Benson, Lincoln University, and Eric S. Rohrer, Columbia, Maryland, electro-mechanical engineering technology; Timothy B. Broth, Glen Rock, and Bree C. Vance, York, bachelor of arts in English; Tamara L. Miller, York, bachelor of science in human development and family studies; Bhaskar Suryakumar, York, Natalie A. Anthony, Stewartstown, and Frances M. Hopple, York, bachelor of science in information sciences and technology; Eric A. Hudak, York, bachelor of arts in letters, arts, and sciences; and Angela M. Wenttang, Dallastown, and Nadine Chase, York, bachelor of science in science.

Honorees for the part-time Keystone Honor Society students are: Clare M. Lefevre, Stevens, associate degree in business administration; Terry L. Heim, Mt. Wolf, associate degree in electrical engineering technology; Jennifer J. Miller, York, associate degree in human development and family studies; Kathleen E. Gurley, York, associate degree in letters, arts, and sciences; Joshua M. Sheffer, Airville, associate degree in mechanical engineering technology; Angela J. Lawrence, Glen Rock, bachelor of science in business; Matthew D. Ruth, York, bachelor of science in electro-mechanical engineering technology; Gail D. Price, Lititz, bachelor of science in human development and family studies; and Carl E. Hoover, Etters, bachelor of science in information sciences and technology.

Student Government Association (SGA) Campus Service Awards were presented to Jennifer M. Bradley, Lancaster; Latashia L. Gilkes, York; Clifton O. Johnson, York; Daniel S. Hood, McSherrystown; Todd W. Gutierrez, Marietta; and Casey E. Lynch, Shrewsbury.

The Student Appreciation Award is given to faculty or staff person for outstanding service to students. The recipient was Yolanda R. Beattie, York, student aid coordinator.

Gary L. Collison Community Service Awards were presented to Elodia Barajas, York, and Daniel S. Hood, McSherrystown. The service awards were renamed this year to honor the late Gary L. Collison, professor of English and American Studies at Penn State York, whose idea it was to recognize students for their volunteer service.

The Rotary Club Award is presented to an outstanding second-year student, chosen by the faculty, for having made a significant contribution to the campus and community. Matthew C. Sutton, Etters, is the recipient.

The Manufacturers Association Award honors a second year associate or baccalaureate degree student who has displayed academic excellence in an engineering or science program. The recipient was Keith Glatfelter, York.

The Academic Achievement Award is given to a student(s) in recognition of academic accomplishments. The recipient(s) cannot have been otherwise honored with an academic award. Minimum qualifications are second year standing by spring semester of the year in which the award is presented and a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade-point average. Only Penn State credits are considered. Mary K. Ott. York, is the recipient.

The York County Chapter, Penn State Alumni Association Award is presented to a graduating associate degree senior from York County who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of scholarship, leadership, and service to the campus. Bree C. Vance, York, is the recipient.

The Computer and Information Systems (C&IS) Award is presented to the student(s) exemplifying quality customer service. The recipient is Joseph S. Chronister, York.

The Tutor of the Year Award is presented to the tutor who has made the greatest impact on students who came to the Nittany Success Center for extra help with their course work. Jason M. Hopkins, New Freedom is the award recipient.

The Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society recognizes high standards of scholarship among associate degree engineering seniors. Campus engineering faculty select the award recipients. Recipients are: Crystal G. Young, Joppa, Maryland, electrical engineering technology (2EET); David M. Gouge, New Freedom, mechanical engineering technology (2MET); and Magdalena J. Czyzykowski, York, electro-mechanical engineering technology (EMET).

Other award recipients and their awards are as follows: Anuradha N. Chhibber, York, and Latashia L. Gilkes, York, Diversity Award; Xiameng Shi, York, and Kayla A. Tamecki, Dillsburg, Edward M. Elias Award; and Jennifer L. Jennings, Red Lion, National Communication Association Student Undergraduate Research Award.

Twenty-nine Penn State York students earned the distinction of Academic All-Conference.  This honor is bestowed on those student athletes who have a semester grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher during the semester of competition or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and completion of at least 24 credits.  Recipients in their sports are:  Baseball:  Erik C. Aspril, Hampstead, Maryland; Troy D. Bonitz, New Freedom; Kiran P. Mody, York;  Jared L. Stiffler, York; and Robert A. Whaley, Dover.  Men’s Basketball:  Detrich R. Brown, York; Eric A. Hudak, York; Nicholas D. Huso, Parkton, Maryland; George Mensah, Woodbridge, Virginia; and Jonathan Showers, York.  Women’s Basketball:  Kaitlyn O. Toomey, Dover.  Soccer:  Cameron C. Beck, York; Christopher R. Jones, East Berlin; Timothy D. Krohn, Wrightsville; Jonathan C. Showers, York; John F. Suarez, York; and Michael E. Thompson, Dover.  Tennis:  Natalie A. Anthony, Stewartstown; Christopher A. Bonham, Lancaster; Kayla E. Cyr, York; Matthew K. Holdorf, York; Jason A. May, Dallastown; Bryce C. Rankin, York; Connor D. Slates, York; Christopher P. Solloway, Stewartstown; and Chung Hong Sun, York.  Women’s Volleyball:  Kaitlyn N. McDonald, Dillsburg;  Erin R. Murphy, Hanover; Abbey J. Sabold, Manchester; and Ashley J. Stacharowski, Seven Valleys.

Twelve students earned Athletic All-Conference in the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC).   This award is given to athletes chosen either by their coach or other coaches in the conference for their athletic performance.  Recipients are: Men’s Basketball:  Cody L. Correll, York; and Eric A. Hudak, York. Women’s Volleyball:  Lindsay E. Mumma, Dover; and Samantha M. Noel, Hallam.  Soccer:  Suhaib M. Alqaddomi, York; Christopher R. Jones, East Berlin; and Timothy D. Krohn, Wrightsville; and Logan D. Shaffer, York Springs.   Tennis:  Stephanie L. Childress, Dallastown; Matthew K. Holdorf, York; Clinton A. Kohler, Mandeville, Louisiana; and Connor D. Slates, York. 

The Coaches’ Award honors those athletes chosen by their coach for their sportsmanship, leadership, and general contribution to the team.  Not all teams give these awards.  Recipients are: Robert A. Whaley, Dover, baseball; and Lindsay E. Mumma, Dover, women’s basketball.

Russell N. Engelbert, East Berlin, received the Trimmer Award in basketball.  This award is named in honor of former Penn State York Basketball Coach Ron Trimmer and is given to the most improved player. 

Cameron C. Beck, York, received the Broadbent Award given in honor of Bruce Broadbent, Ph.D., former assistant professor of kinesiology at the campus and division head of health and human development at the Commonwealth College.   Broadbent was the campus’ first athletic director and worked for more than 30 years to promote the campus’ athletic programs. 

John F. Suarez, York, received the Christopher C. Miller Sportsmanship Award for soccer.  This award is given to an athlete who displays a high level of sportsmanship not only on the soccer field but also in everyday life.  The award was established in 2002 to honor the late Christopher C. Miller, the son of former Penn State York Soccer Coach George Miller, who passed away on July 9, 2001, at the age of 16.  During his soccer career, Christopher played between 350 and 400 soccer games and never received a yellow or red card for unsportsmanlike play.  His love if the game of soccer and outstanding sportsmanship will always be remembered through his award.

Rich Chilcoat, New Freedom, soccer coach at Penn State York was named the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) Coach of the Year for his outstanding leadership.

This was Penn State York’s first year in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and a number of athletes received awards from that group.  Athletes named to the USCAA Men’s Soccer All-American First Team are: Timothy D. Krohn, Wrightsville; Justin E. Shaffer, East Berlin; and Suhaib M. Alqaddomi, York; and USCAA Men’s Soccer National All-American Team John F. Suarez, York.  Honorable mention in soccer went to Benjamin C. Suarez, York.  In basketball, the USCAA named Eric A. Hudak, York, to the Men’s Basketball National All-American Team.

Team coaches presented awards to their athletes: 

Women’s Basketball (Head Coach Eric Leese) First-year awards:  Jamie L. Gemmill, York; Sarah M. Gerick, Fawn Grove; and Samantha M. Noel, Hallam.  Second-year awards:  Lindsay E. Mumma, Dover; and Kaitlyn O. Toomey, Dover.  Third-year award:  Tiffany A. Mummert, York.

Women's Volleyball (Head Coach Meggan Clancy and Assistant Coach Courtney Boyer) First-year awards: Kaitlyn N. McDonald, Dillsburg; Samantha M. Noel, Hallam; and Ashley T. Stacharowski, Seven Valleys.  Second-year awards:  Rachel L. Alfano, York; Lindsay E. Mumma, Dover; Erin R. Murphy, Hanover; Abbey J. Sabold, Manchester; and Ann P. Shaw, Spring Grove.  Fourth-year award:  Ciara L. Rossum, York.

Baseball (Head Coach Ron Workinger and Assistant Coach Joe Royer) First-year awards:  Erik C. Aspril, Hampstead, Maryland; Phillip J. Dayberry, York; Jonathan B. Heird, York; Adam J. Hinkle, York; Kiran P. Mody, York; Trevor E. Neff, Dallastown; Tyler J. Page, Mount Wolf; Daniel T. Rogers, Glen Rock; and Brian A. Tutino, York.  Second-year awards:  Corey L. Righter, York; and Jared L. Stiffler, York.  Third-year awards:  Adam G. Allshouse, Red Lion; Troy D. Bonitz, New Freedom; and Tyler A. Buck, Macungie.  Fourth-year award:  Robert A. Whaley, Dover.

Men's Basketball (Head Coach Steve Baublitz, Assistant Coach Parrish Petry)  First-year awards:  Detrich R. Brown, York; Alex H. Horvatinovic, York; George Mensah, Woodbridge, Virginia; and Benjamin M. Sallade, York.  Second-year awards:  Russell N. Englebert, East Berlin; Nicholas D. Huso, Parkton, Maryland; Nicolaos G. Karanicholas, Hellam; and Jonathan C. Showers, York.  Fourth-year awards:  Eric Hudak, York; and Cody L. Correll, York.

Soccer (Head Coach Rich Chilcoat, Assistant Coach Ben Otterson)  First-year awards:
Cameron C. Beck, York; Kenard R. Gillett, Lancaster; Grant C. Gladfelter, York; Michael E. Thompson, Dover; Zachary S. Lourdon, Waynesboro; Tyler F. Reisinger, York; Justin E. Shaffer, East Berlin; Timothy D. Krohn, Wrightsville; and Janelle C. Young, Lancaster.  Second-year awards: Suhaib M. Alqaddomi, York; Matthew D. Bieber, York; Joseph D. Dizio, York; Christopher R. Jones, East Berlin;  Andrew W. Rudisill, York;  Logan D. Shaffer, York Springs; Jonathan C. Showers, York; John F. Suarez, York; Luis A Victoriano, Elizabeth, New Jersey; Timothy J. Weikert, York;  and Tyson B. Wright, York.   Fourth-year awards:  Benjamin C. Suarez, York.

Team Tennis (Head Coach Michael Arnold) First-year awards:  Natalie A. Anthony, Stewartstown; Stephanie L. Childress, Dallastown; Jonathan B. Heird, York; Bryce C. Rankin, York; and Connor D. Slates, York.  Second-year awards:  Christopher A. Bonham, Lancaster; Kayla E. Cyr, York;  Matthew K. Holdorf, York;  Ryan P. Kennedy, Wellsville; Jonathan E. Petit, York; Christopher P. Solloway, Stewartstown; and Chung Hong Sun, York.  Fourth-year awards:  Clinton A. Kohler, Mandeville, Louisiana; and Jason May, Dallastown.

8:30 a.m. – Veteran’s Reunion, The Bistro

1:00 p.m. - War of the Roses-York Revolution vs Barnstormers AND Penn State York "White Out" at Sovereign Bank Stadium, 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York.  FREE tickets for the first 200 Penn State York students are available in room 121, Main Classroom Building or at the stadium while they last..  Each student must pick up his/her own ticket.  Additional tickets are $10 and will also be available at the Penn State York table at the stadium - you'll get a FREE "White Out" T-shirt at the game with the purchase of your ticket!

Monday, May 4
Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition, second and third floors of the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center through May 15

Final Exams – Free coffee outside the Lee R Glatfelter Library

Tuesday, May 5
ALL DAY - Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition, second and third floors of the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center through May 15

Final Exams – Free coffee outside the Lee R. Glatfelter Library

8:00 p.m. - Late Night Breakfast in the Lion’s Den, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center – FREE

Wednesday, May 6 
ALL DAY - Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition, second and third floors of the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center through May 15

Final Exams – Free coffee outside the Lee R. Glatfelter Library

Thursday, May 7
ALL DAY - Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition, second and third floors of the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center through May 15

Final Exams – Free coffee outside the Lee R. Glatfelter Library

Friday, May 8 
8:00  a.m. - Pathways to Your Future: Exploring STEM Careers, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center - a program for seventh grade girls

Saturday, May 9
8:00 p.m. - Earl David Reed, ABS-olutely Earl, ABS-olutely Funny!  Pullo Family Performing Arts Center, Penn State Yorks student tickets $5.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMENCEMENT, Friday, May 15, 2009, 6:00 pm, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center

Are you interested in serving as an ORIENTATION LEADER this summer?  This is a great leadership position, and it's a paid position.  See the Student Affairs office for details.

This is the last “TWAY" of the 2008-09 academic year.  Have a great summer!  See you in September!

Spring is here and that means it is time for baseball.   Penn State York invites you to join them for a Penn State York “White Out” on Sunday, May 3, at Sovereign Bank Stadium during a York Revolution baseball game.  It’s the war of the roses when the York Revolution, a member of the Atlantic League of professional baseball, from the white rose city, takes on the Lancaster Barnstormers, from the red rose city, at 1 p.m.  Following the game, members of the Penn State York baseball team will take on Penn State alumni.   This event is part of a Penn State York reunion with alumni visiting the campus earlier on Sunday.

This is a day to show your Penn State pride with the opening pitch being tossed out by the Penn State York Nittany Lion.   An official “white out” T-shirt is included with the purchase of your ticket at $10.   Ticket proceeds benefit Penn State York Athletics.  Buy your dinner or snacks at the concession stand manned by Penn State York students and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the student groups volunteering.

Tickets can be purchased with cash or check in the Penn State York Development Office, 121 Main Classroom Building, Penn State York, 1031 Edgecomb Ave.   Sponsors for this special night are the Penn State York Student Activity Fee and the Penn State York Bookstore.   Sovereign Bank Stadium is located in downtown York at 5 Brooks Robinson Way.  For more information please call (717) 718-6781.

There are currently 20 laboratory confirmed cases of swine flu in the United States and additional cases worldwide. University Health Services (UHS) works closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and participates in ongoing influenza surveillance.  As part of this program, UHS will test for swine flu as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials. To date there are no cases of swine flu at Penn State.

Individuals traveling internationally may visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/ for updated information concerning their travel destination.

Symptoms of swine flu in humans are similar to seasonal flu. These symptoms include fever, tiredness, body aches and coughing. Runny nose, sore throat, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting also been reported.

Shelley Haffner, infection control nurse manager for University Health Services, advises following these basic guidelines to stay healthy:

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• Wash your hands thoroughly and often ­ especially after coughing or sneezing. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• ­Do not share utensils, drinks, cigarettes, or personal care items; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth as cross-contamination can occur.
• ­Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Always dispose of tissues properly.

The seasonal flu vaccine does not protect against swine flu. Individuals who are experiencing flu-like symptoms should make an appointment with their health provider. UHS appointments can be scheduled online at www.sa.psu.edu/uhs or by calling (814) 863-0774. If diagnosed in time, infected individuals may be treated with an antiviral medication.

Additional information about swine flu is available at www.cdc.gov/swineflu/general_info.htm.

Penn State is carefully monitoring developments in the cases of swine influenza both in the United States and abroad. While there have been no reported cases in Pennsylvania and no cases in the U.S. have resulted in death, there are a number of questions surrounding this respiratory disease.

The University for a number of years has actively prepared for these types of illnesses and there are plans and procedures in place to ensure an effective response, should the situation change over time. Currently, there are no changes to University operations or activities as a result of swine flu and the following question-and-answer article has been prepared to provide factual, easy-to-reference information about the illness.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

• Fast breathing or trouble breathing
• Bluish skin color
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Not waking up or not interacting
• Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
• Fever with a rash

In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent vomiting

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ .

ALL DAY - Clothesline Project–Fighting Violence Against Women, Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruihl Student Community Center

11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. – American Communications Network Information Table, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. - SPRING WEEK FUN: Mechanical Bull, Wax Hands, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

12:00 p.m. - Student Government Association, Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center. All clubs must send rep!

Tuesday, April 28
ALL DAY - Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition, second and third floors of the Pullo Family Performimg Arts Center, through May 15

ALL DAY - Clothesline Project–Fighting Violence Against Women, Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. – American Communications Network Information Table, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. – SPRING WEEK FUN: Iron Man, Antique Photos, Names on Butts, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

6:00 p.m. - Speed Pool Tournament, Game Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

Wednesday, April 29
ALL DAY - Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition, second and third floors of the Pullo Family Performimg Arts Center, through May 15

ALL DAY - Clothesline Project–Fighting Violence Against Women, Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. – American Communications Network Information Table, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m – SPRING WEEK FUN: Sweet Willows ice cream, Totally Tattoos, Rock Wall, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

7:30 p.m. - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center, Penn State York student tickets $39

Thursday, April 30
ALL DAY - Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition, second and third floors of the Pullo Family Performimg Arts Center, through May 15

ALL DAY - Clothesline Project–Fighting Violence Against Women, Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – American Communications Network Information Table, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

11:30–1:30 p.m. – SPRING WEEK FUN: Karaoke, Sweet Willows ice cream, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

12:00- p.m. - Visual Arts Club Meeting, Studio Room, the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center

6:30 p.m. – “Journey to Womanhood” interactive performance and discussion, Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center, FREE

Friday, May 1: LAST DAY OF SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES. LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW.
ALL DAY - Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition, second and third floors of the Pullo Family Performimg Arts Center, through May 15

ALL DAY - Clothesline Project–Fighting Violence Against Women, Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center Penn State York Baseball - PSUAC Tournament, details TBA

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – American Communications Network Information Table, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. – SPRING WEEK FUN: BBQ, snow cones, cotton candy

Saturday, May 2
Penn State York Baseball - PSUAC Tournament, details TBA

10:00 a.m. – Admissions Information Session, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

Sunday, May 3
1:00 p.m. – War of the Roses-York Revolution vs Barnstormers AND Penn State York "White Out" at Sovereign Bank Stadium. FREE tickets for the first 200 Penn State York students are available in room 121, Main Classroom Building. Each student must pick up his/her own ticket. Additional tickets are $10 and entitle holders to a FREE "white out" T-shirt at the game!

****** ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

COMMENCEMENT, Friday, May 15, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center)

Are you interested in serving as an ORIENTATION LEADER this summer? This is a great leadership position, and it's a paid position. Visit the Student Affairs office for details.

The Lion's Den hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Fridays, 8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Student discount at The Pullo Center $20 off on most ticketed performances with PSU ID card. You will receive $20 off a ticket with a face value of at least $25.

"TWAY" is published every Thursday by Student Affairs. If you have something you'd like listed in TWAY, e-mail it to sem1@psu.edu. Have a great week!

Many people who favor equal rights still don’t favor gay marriage according to Leonard J. Berkowitz, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy at Penn State York and creator of the “Today’s Ethical Issues” lecture series. Penn State York’s free lecture/discussion series focusing on the critical ethical issues of today will close out with a discussion of gay marriage. Sessions remaining are April 16, at noon, Martin Library, 159 East Market Street, York; April 21, at 10:30 a.m., Jewish Community Center of York, 2000 Hollywood Drive, York; and April 23, 10:30 a.m., White Rose Senior Center. 27 S. Broad Street, York.  The May 11 discussion at 10 a.m., at the Heritage Senior Center, 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover, will focus on the death penalty.  All sessions are open to the public.

“What we do in this series is take up issues that are current and controversial,” said Berkowitz. “This topic of gay marriage suddenly became very topical in the 2008 election and given what’s going on in various states and the decisions being made,” he said.

Each year “Today’s Ethical Issues” focuses on one major ethical issue. Last year’s issue was war and morality. The focus for this year was the morality of the death penalty with final sessions covering the topic of gay marriage. The program has taken place in five locations in York County with four to six sessions at each location.

Berkowitz will consider two main questions -- Is same sex marriage immoral and why people think it is and should the law prohibit same sex marriage? During the sessions, Berkowitz will offer a variety of arguments and information to get the discussion moving. Points to be considered include if same sex marriage is approved, where is the stopping place? Would society then approve multiple partners, marrying children, or marrying animals? Other areas of discussion include why people think homosexuality is immoral and the religious ramifications as well as a discussion of what people believe the definition of marriage really is. There will be time for full analysis and discussion of all the major issues.

An award-winning faculty member at Penn State York since 1972, Berkowitz earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Duke University and a master’s and doctorate in philosophy from the Johns Hopkins University. He teaches courses in philosophy at the campus, including critical thinking, symbolic logic, ethics and social issues, and medical and health care ethics.

“Today’s Ethical Issues” is funded by a grant from the Grumbacher Family Foundation. For more information about the series, please contact Berkowitz at (717) 771-4159 or ljb1@psu.edu.

Sunday, April 19
12:00 pm – Baseball:  Penn State York vs Penn State New Kensington @  Penn State New Kensington

Monday, April 20
Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center through May 7.  FREE

12:00 p.m. – Student Government Association meeting, Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center.  All clubs must send a rep!

Tuesday, April 21
Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center through May 7.  FREE

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. – Poetry Reading - Dr. Noel Sloboda and students, Lee R. Glatfelter Library, Glatfelter Library.  FREE

Wednesday, April 22
Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center through May 7.  FREE

8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.– Be a Penn State Student for a Day, Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Personacards, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center,  FREE

6:00 p.m. – Honors Symposium and Dinner, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center.

7:00 p.m. – Penn State York's Drama Club presents Howard Korder's play Boys' Life…a story of male college graduates, struggling to find sex, love, and friendship, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center  FREE to Penn State York students, $5 to all others.

Thursday, April 23
Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center through May 7.  FREE

12:00 p.m. – Visual Arts Club Meeting, Studio Room, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center, lower level.  New members welcome.

7:00 pm – Penn State York's Drama Club presents Howard Korder's play Boys' Life…a story of male college graduates, struggling to find sex, love, and friendship, the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center,  FREE to Penn State York stduents, $5 all others.

Friday, April 24
Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center through May 7.  FREE

6 p.m. – Academic Awards Banquet, Conference Center, Main Classroom Building.  Tickets available in the Student Affairs office.  Recipients and presenters free, $15 all others.

7:00 pm – Penn State York's Drama Club presents Howard Korder's play Boys' Life…a story of male college graduates, struggling to find sex, love, and friendship, Pullo Performing Arts Center.  FREE

Saturday, April 25
Penn State York Visual Arts Club Annual Spring Student Works Exhibition in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center through May 7.  FREE

9:00 a.m. – YWCA Race Against Racism, 320 E. Market St.

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SPRING WEEK is coming – April 27 – May 1.  Watch for fun and games, theater performances, free food, and ice cream specials.

Are you interested in serving as an ORIENTATION LEADER this summer?  This is a great leadership position, and it's a paid position.  See the Student Affairs office for details.

Penn State York White Out with the Revolution at Sovereign Bank Stadium on Sunday, May 3 at 1:00 p.m. (Ticket holders will receive a special "white out" T-shirt at the game.) War of the Roses Game 3 – York Revolution vs Lancaster Barnstormers.  Tickets are available room Main Classroom Building, Room 121, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (ask for Iona or Myrt).  Each student must pick up his or her own ticket and their names will be placed on a sign up sheet. Free tickets are limited to the first 200 student.  Guests (any additional tickets) will be $10.

The Lion's Den Café has expanded hours for spring semester!  Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Fridays, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Did you know that you can get a student discount to most shows at the Pullo Family Perfomring Arts Center?  The discount has been increased to $20 on most ticketed performances.  Show your student ID card at the box office and you will receive $20 off one ticket with a face value of at least $25.

"TWAY" is published every Thursday by Student Affairs.  If you have something you'd like listed in TWAY, e-mail it to sem1@psu.edu. Have a great week!

View photos from Unity Week 2009!

Penn State York will celebrate its 11th annual Unity Day on Friday, April 17, and has turned a day-long celebration into a week-long event, April 13 – 17, when students, faculty, staff, and members of the York community are invited to celebrate diversity. Events will take place in and around the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. each day unless otherwise noted. All events are free and open to the public.

Monday through Thursday, a variety of displays and events are scheduled to take place with a theme each day: Monday - Europe, Tuesday - The Americas, Wednesday - Asia, and Thursday – Africa. Displays, food, dancing, and other events will highlight the theme of each day. The Penn State York Bookstore as well as the library will feature books from diverse authors linked to the theme of the day. In addition, Native American pottery will be on display in the Lee R. Glatfelter Library. The pottery is on loan for the week from Don Lieberknect, a former Penn State York faculty member who taught German at the campus. A display of 30 ceremonial dance masks from Latin American nations, primarily Mexico and Guatemala, are also on permanent display in the library. The masks were donated by the family of the late Gary Collison, Ph.D., Penn State York professor of English/American studies, who died two years ago. These masks were part of a much larger collection gathered by Collison, many of which were purchased in his travels to other countries.

A free showing of the academy award-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire is scheduled in the Community Room of the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center beginning at 5 p.m. The film is part of the Wednesday celebration of Asia.

The events of the week all lead up to the culminating event on Friday when everyone will come together to share food items that represent their heritage. Those who attend can participate in an international food sampling from a number of countries. Displays that reflect the origin or ancestry of faculty, staff, and students will also be set-up in and around the student center. A variety of performances are scheduled and food representing the ethnicity of the campus community will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Penn State York students created T-shirt designs to celebrate Unity Week and the campus community selected a T-shirt design from among them. A design by Jonathan Figueroa, a Penn State York business major, was selected for the shirts. Those participating in Unity Day will wear the specially designed T-shirts. Visitors to the event can also receive a shirt, while supplies last, if they visit a number of displays. Goals for Unity Day include creating teachable moments to learn about diversity and to provide an opportunity for the campus and community to suggest ways Penn State can create a multicultural environment.

Unity Day is the culmination of the work of Penn State York’s Diversity Committee which includes students, faculty, and staff and is sponsored by the group. A variety of multicultural events are planned throughout the year to provide a forum for the campus and community to learn about diversity.

Goals for Unity Week include creating teachable moments to learn about diversity and to provide an opportunity for the campus and community to suggest ways Penn State can create a multicultural environment. Flags fly at Penn State York representing the homelands of students, faculty, and staff year-round, and symbolize campus pride in the ethnic heritage of campus members and their commitment to providing an environment where all opinions are valued and respected. Unity Week is an opportunity to educate, understand, and appreciate the differences among us and discover the many similarities.

Tentative Unity Week Schedule

Monday, April 13, Europe

• Bookstore display: The Reader by Bernard Schlink

Activities:

• Spain – presentation by students who traveled to Spain during spring break
• Ireland - Irish dancers
• France – presentation and table display by students who traveled to France over spring break
• Italy - food
• Greek - food

Tuesday, April 14 , The Americas

• Bookstore display: When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago; The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Activities:

• Puerto Rico – food and dance
• Dominican Republic - music, food, display, instruments, Parcheesi and dominos games
• Peru – display table and food
• Argentina – display table and food
• Guatemala – presentation by students who traveled to Guatemala during winter break

Wednesday, April 15, Asia

• Bookstore display: Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup; Life and Death in Shanghai by Nien Cheng; The Crazed by Ha Jin; Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi?

Activities:

• India – group dance, food from Taj Mahal; presentation; play cricket; movie: Slumdog Millionaire – 5:00 pm, Community Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center
• China – display table
• Vietnam – display table

Thursday, April 16, Africa

• Bookstore display: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe; "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Activities:

• Egypt – display table
• Cameroon – display table
• Uganda – display table
• Ghana – display table
• Sierra Leone – display table
• South Africa – display table
• Africa as a continent – display table

Friday, April 17, Unity Day

Activities:

• International Business class table
• France - students setting up table display/doing table presentation
• Dominican Republic – display table, food
• Sierra Leone – display table, food
• Penn State York – club fair
• India – display table, Henna painting, food
• Dominican Republic – display table, food
• Egypt – food
• Ireland – display table, food
• Puerto Rico - display table, food
• Chile – dessert
• Poland – perogies
• Ghana – display table

Performances beginning at noon

• Brazilian capoeira dancers
• Fashion show of international clothing
• Music
• Indian dance
• Latin dance lessons

Under the direction of George Miller, recently retired Penn State York head soccer coach, camp participants will learn the importance of proper preparation such as warm-up and stretching before participation, as well as foundation skills and tactics. Miller also stresses the importance of having fun while playing soccer. The fee for the five-day camp is $95 and includes instruction and a camp T-shirt. For information or a brochure, call Penn State York at (717) 771-4107 or visit http://ce.yk.psu.edu/soccer.html.

Registration is under way for Penn State York's 27th annual youth soccer camp set for July 27-31 at the campus. The camp is designed for both female and male soccer players of all ability levels, ages 8 through 13. Players are grouped according to age and ability level during the first camp session.

Camp hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Under the direction of George Miller, recently retired Penn State York soccer coach, players will participate in a total athletic experience including stretching and conditioning, drills, position analysis, rules of the game and team play. In addition to Miller, the camp staff includes some area high school soccer coaches who bring years of experience to the field. Lectures, demonstrations, films and instructional videotapes augment physical activity. Drills, games and other activities take place on the soccer fields at Penn State York.   Players should arrive at camp each day dressed to play soccer and should bring indoor footwear in case of rain.

The fee for the five-day camp is $185 and includes instruction and coaching, camp ball, a soccer T-shirt, and lunch each day. For information or a brochure, call Penn State York at (717) 771-4107 or visit http://ce.yk.psu.edu/soccer.html. Enrollment is limited to the first 115 registrants.

In addition, the group qualified for Worlds and will be competing Oct. 18-21, 2009, in Bordentown, New Jersey.  This is the first time the powerlifters from Penn State York will be competing on an international platform.

Any Other Word, Penn State York’s literary E-zine’s third edition is now available online.  To see the publication, visit http://www2.yk.psu.edu/anyotherword.

Submissions are now being accepted for its fourth edition, due out at the end of the fall semester.  The submission deadline is October 31, 2009.  All submissions, along with any questions, should be addressed to Noel Sloboda, Ph.D., instructor in English and publication adviser, at njs16@psu.edu .

Any Other Word is a creative outlet for members of the Penn State York community (students, staff, and faculty)  and was created to showcase literary  talents and unite artistic minds.  Work on the first issue began in the fall of 2006.

Submissions published in the Any Other Word are selected by a board of directors who read all entries submitted and make selections.   All authors retain full copywrights on their works.  The student adviser has the final say on what is published.  The publication takes its name from the quote by William Shakespeare, “What’s in a name?  That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet.”

The schedule for the day includes breakfast , available from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m., with shooting beginning at 8 a.m. Prizes and awards will be announced at 11:30 a.m.

Individuals can be a sponsor for $50 which includes 100 clays, foam ear plugs, a shell bag and breakfast.   Sponsorships are also available for businesses.   The For the Glory sponsorship of $1,500 includes 10 shooters with individual shooter benefits, a banner at registration, and a one year membership to Central Penn Sporting Clays.  The Blue and White sponsorship of $1,000 includes five shooters with individual shooter benefits, a banner at registration, and a one year membership to Central Penn Sporting Clays.   The NIttany sponsorship of $500 includes five shooters with individual shooter benefits and a banner at the pavilion.  The Station sponsorship of $125 includes a sign at a shooting station.

A variety of contests will take place throughout the day.  Wobble trap and flurry contestants have a chance to win four tickets to the Penn State vs. Syracuse game on September 12.   Participants with a competitive side may wish to participate in the Beat the Chancellor Station to try and shoot more clays than Joel M. Rodney, chancellor at Penn State York.   Entrants in this contest will be entered in a drawing for a car detail/drive a Porsche Cayenne SUV, a prize package valued at $199 courtesy of Autohaus Lancaster.  The winner of this drawing will drop their car off by noon on a Friday and drive away with a Porsche for the weekend while their car is being detailed.   Other prizes throughout the day include Bass Pro Shop gift cards.

For a brochure or more information on the event, please visit www.yk.psu.edu/clayshoot or call (717) 718-6781 or e-mail iona@psu.edu.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 4 for “Ghost Hunters” at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at Penn State York.  Join Sci-Fi channel ghost hunters, Jason and Grant, for a two-hour ghost hunting presentation of chilling behind the scene information that will make skeptics into believers.  The presentation includes an unbelievable slideshow of their most amazing paranormal cases,and Jason and Grant will share with the audience the tools they used on a ghost hunt.

Don’t miss your chance to see them live at The Pullo Center on October 22, at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets go on sale April 4, at 10 a.m.  Tickets are $45 for VIP seats which include a meet and greet with the actors or $28 general admission.  Call 717-505-8900 or visit http://www.pullocenter.psu.edu/ for tickets and information.

Penn State York student Carrie Anderson has always been interested in art and has been creating artistic pieces since she was a child. The 21-year-old senior is one of two dozen artists to show her work in “Emerging Visions,” a juried showcase of the work of top undergraduate artists on display through March 28 at YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver Street in York.

Anderson has four pieces being exhibited and is showing her work along with students from prominent art schools including Tyler School of Art, Maryland Institute of Art, and Pennsylvania School of Art and Design to name a few. Anderson is the only student from Penn State York in the show.

A 2005 graduate of Red Lion High School, Anderson is a letters, arts, and sciences major who will graduate in May. The four drawings in the show are mixed media and are a part of a series of work she did incorporating physics. Anderson explains, “The pieces were done as an experiment to help with the stress of a certain physics class I was enrolled in at the time. After arranging an interior composition, I used my physics notes and started placing problems, equations, and diagrams into the work. There was no formula to the placement, which was done out of spite, to get back at all the guidelines of the methodical field of mathematics,” she said. This creative work earned her a spot in the show.

Anderson has taken classes with Mary Totenhoft, a local artist and owner of Studio 234 in York; art courses with Fred Haag a local artist and an associate professor at Penn State York; and is a member of the Penn State York Visual Arts Club. Artists who have influenced her range from Van Gogh to Cezanne and from Edward Hooper to Max Ernst. Acrylics and painting are her favorites.

In her artist statement for the show Anderson wrote, “My overall body of work is a reflection of my inspiration of color in all aspects of life. I work with drawing and painting observed objects, interiors and interpret them with an emphasis on color.”

Anderson plans to continue painting and drawing after graduation and would like to earn a master of arts in fine arts or art history.

Hours for the exhibit at YorkArts are Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. One of Anderson’s pieces is on display at the Yorktowne Hotel near the OffCenter Grill, 48 East Market Street, York.

Discussions in the Penn State York game room, parties with the “Fave Five,” excerpts from English papers written, tales of an outstanding friend, laughter, and tears were all a part of a memorial service for Adam D. Olatunbosun, 18, a Penn State York student who died suddenly Tuesday, March 17.  The service was held on Thursday, March 19, in the campus’ Pullo Family Performing Arts Center.

More than 200 students, faculty, and staff attended an open microphone service designed to allow people to share their grief and remember an outstanding student and friend.  A second-year liberal arts student from Bristol, Pennsylvania, Olatunbosun was well-known and loved on campus.  He earned the distinction of being a chancellor’s scholar and was dedicated to earning a college degree and being the best he could be.   He died suddenly Tuesday of an enlarged heart, a genetic condition that often goes unnoticed until death, according to the York County Coroner’s office.

“Adam had a big heart, how about that?” shared Clifton Johnson, a roommate and friend, during Thursday’s emotional tribute to Olatunbosun.  “With that big heart, he gave a lot of love to all of you.”

Olatunbosun died with friends after returning from a restaurant where he got his usual treat, a caramel sundae.  He slumped over in the car and his friends called paramedics.  Justin Zackery, a Penn State York student and close friend, held Olatunbosun’s hand until the emergency crew arrived.  Olatunbosun was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Students at the memorial service shared their memories and dedicated themselves to “being like Adam” and taking their studies seriously, doing their best, and staying connected with friends.  Many students recalled “big Adam’s cheesy smile and his attitude of not worrying about things that didn’t really matter.”

Nevar Chase, a Penn State York student and close friend to Olatunosun, best summed up all that was said during the service, “Adam may be gone but he’ll never be forgotten.” 

Funeral services are set for Saturday, March 21, at Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe
Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania, and the campus is providing free bus service.  The viewing is set for 10 a.m. with the funeral at 11 a.m.

A memorial service for Adam D. Olatunbosun, 18, a Penn State York student who died suddenly Tuesday, March 17, will be held today (Thursday, March 19) at noon in the campus’ Pullo Family Performing Arts Center. A second year liberal arts student from Bristol, Pennsylvania, Olatunbosun was well-known and loved on campus. Students, faculty, and staff will gather to remember him in an open microphone style service.

Funeral services are set for Saturday, March 21, at Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 19007. The viewing is set for 10 a.m. with the funeral at 11 a.m.

The Penn State International Dance Ensemble (PSIDE) will take to the stage at Penn State York’s Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) on Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. This free performance features PSIDE, a student-run performance group based in State College, Pennsylvania, which celebrates the diverse cultures of the world through song and dance. The performance is open to the public and tickets are not needed.

PSIDE was founded in 1977 by Elizabeth Hanley, associate professor of kinesiology at Penn State. PSIDE has expanded both its membership and its repertoire over the last 20 years and currently includes some 38 select members and material from most corners of the globe. Now in its 25th year, PSIDE is entirely under student leadership and is an official Penn State performance group. Cultures PSIDE represents include, but are not limited to, West Africa, Greece, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Spain, Estonia, Egypt, Scotland, Azerbaijan, China, Israel, India, the Philippine Islands, Germany, the Ukraine, Poland, Ireland, France, Russia, Hungary, Tahiti, Slovakia, and, of course, the United States.

This performance is part of the Penn State Series and the Penn State York Cultural and Performing Artists Series sponsored by the campus and the York Newspaper Company.

Penn State York continues to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday, March 18 when Ceann, an Irish rock band performs at 7:30 p.m. in the campus’ Pullo Family Performing Arts Center.  The program is free and open to the public.

Ceann mixes fun Irish music with their popular originals.  While some of their songs revolve around the culture of being Irish Americans, many of Ceann's most popular songs have distinctively more contemporary themes.  Their songs appeal far beyond the normal reach of Irish music and have given them access to unprecedented markets for an Irish band.  Their cross market appeal has allowed them to be featured at Irish festivals and at non-Irish festivals to equal success.  With their roots in Irish music, Ceann combine modern musical styles and a cutting-edge sense of humor that has won them fans across the globe.

The band, out of Pittsburgh, released its first album of all-original material Almost Irish. Prior to the release of Almost Irish, Ceann was an acoustic trio that played Irish pub music across the northeast. Ceann continues to mix fun Irish music with their popular originals. As one of the only Irish bands to find success on commercial radio, Ceann's fan base has grown as quickly outside of Irish music circles as quickly as it's grown within them. Ceann have also become one of the most sought after college music acts in the country.

With the release of their album Rave, Rant, Lose Pants in June of 2007, Ceann's reach extended even further. The release of the album coincided with their song "Pretty on the Inside" being selected as the National Public Radio (NPR) song of the day. In two years Ceann have become one of the most successful independent bands in the country and have played more shows than any other national touring Irish band in the country.

This performance is part of Penn State York’s Cultural and Performing Artists Series sponsored by the York Newspaper Company.  Don’t miss the final free performance in the series on Saturday, March 21 when the Penn State International Dance Ensemble (PSIDE) performs at 7 p.m. in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center.

Penn State York students will have the opportunity to network with business professionals in a variety of career fields during a networking event on Tuesday, March 17 featuring John Norwig, the head athletic trainer for the Pittsburgh Steelers.  The event begins at noon in the Conference Center of the Main Classroom Building.

“The Penn State York networking event is an excellent way for students to meet business professionals,” said Dina Wulinsky, career counselor at Penn State York.   “Students can meet professionals in an informal setting and ask questions to learn more about jobs in their field of interest,” said Wulinsky.
 
Norwig, a Hanover native who attended Penn State York and then University Park, will share his experiences with students and the path he took to reach his position as head trainer for the Pittsburgh Steelers, a position he has held for 18 years.  He has 29 years of athletic training experience. Norwig was the first certified athletic trainer at Bellefonte High School in 1980.  He worked at Penn State and had a split contract between athletics and health education from 1981 through 1985 and was a member of the Vanderbilt training staff from 1985 – 1991 before joining the Steelers.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in health, physical education, and recreation in 1979 from Penn State and his master’s degree in health education in 1984 also from Penn State.

In addition to Norwig, 10 professionals representing career fields including business, engineering, nonprofit organizations, government, health care, sales/marketing, science, finance, education, and information sciences and technology will meet and talk with students about their career and what it takes to get a job.   Formerly known as the Career Roundtable Luncheon, the format this year has changed to allow students to visit numerous tables and network during lunch in a low-key environment.  Speakers include W. Alan Snook, business, Maximum Business Consulting; William McQuade, engineering, Johnson Controls; Joanne Riley, nonprofit organizations, Cultural Alliance of York County; Beverly Mackereth, government, York County Human Services; Richard Seim, health care, York Hospital; Jessica Christensen, sales/marketing, Cookie Lee Jewelry; Gregory Richart, science, BD Diagnostics; Deborah Koller, finance, Edward Jones Investments; Molly Dallmeyer, education, secondary education; and Larry LeBeau, information sciences and technology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

An evening presentation for alumni and other invited guests, “Alumni in the Spotlight,” features Norwig at 7 p.m. in the campus’ Pullo Family Performing Arts Center.

Beginning this fall, Lancaster students can complete a bachelor's degree from Penn State York, Immaculata University or Elizabethtown College at the Lancaster Campus of HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College.

College officials from the four institutions signed the agreement today that will help students save in travel costs and provide a local and familiar environment to finish their four-year degree.

College students with the sufficient number of college credits and who meet admission requirements, in addition to HACC graduates, are also eligible to enroll in the program.

"We are delighted as the land-grant institution to be bringing a Penn State degree to the premier community college of the Commonwealth," said Joel M. Rodney, Ph.D., chancellor of Penn State York.  "The convenience this partnership provides to students will definitely benefit them and the Lancaster community as a whole." 

Penn State York, through its Lancaster Center, will offer a bachelor's degree in human development and family studies, a degree that will be of benefit to those in education, psychology, and human services.  Elizabethtown College will offer an accelerated bachelor's degree in business administration and Immaculata University will offer an accelerated degree in health care management. Students in an accelerated program complete their course work in less time.  All the classes are taught by faculty from the respective institutions.

The partnership also includes access to services at the HACC Lancaster Campus such as admission, financial aid and registration by the respective college or University; advising and tutoring; and library resources as well as electronically or in person at the main campus of the respective institution.Students are invited to an Information Night 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the East Building, room 203, at the HACC Lancaster Campus, 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike.
 
For more information about the courses being offered through Penn State, The Lancaster Center, please contact them at (717) 299-7667 or  Lancaster@yk.psu.edu.

Check out the event pictures located on Penn State's Live.

Penn State York's Cultural and Performing Artists Series continues on March 5 when Zili Misik (Zili) takes to the stage with live music at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at 7 p.m.  An all female group, Zili has been bringing their distinct sound bridging cultures, generations, and continents for seven years.  This is a free concert and no tickets are needed.

Zili retraces routes of forced exile and cultural resistance through diasporic rhythm and song.  Powerful Haitian, Brazilian and West African rhythms infuse Zili's original creations and traditional folk songs.  Reconnecting Haitian mizik rasin, Jamaican roots reggae, Afro-Brazilian samba, Afro-Cuban son, and African-American spirituals, blues, jazz and neo soul, Zili honors its influences while creating a sound that is uniquely its own.

The group takes its name from Haitian spiritual entity, "Ezili" who is envisaged as mother, lover, and warrior.  Zili's songs are sensual, political, self-reflective, positive, and invoke love.  Zili's lyrics glide seamlessly from English to Kreyňl to Portuguese to Spanish, spinning tales and visions of lives lived and yet to be. To learn more about Zili, visit http://www.zilimisik.com/.

The cultural and performing artists series is sponsored by Penn State York and the York Newspaper Company, with additional support from the Penn State York Student Government Association and the Student Activity Fee.  For information about free and ticketed performances at The Pullo Center, please call 717-505-8900 or visit them on the Web at http://www.pullocenter.psu.edu/.

Through the efforts of three women, Charmaine Kissinger, Olive Padden, and the late Gussie Petron, and their thirst for knowledge and mental stimulation, OLLI at Penn State York began offering courses in April 2008.  Now less than a year later, OLLI boasts more than 200 members.

Stimulating courses are the primary focus of OLLI. Spring classes begin the week of April 13.  Instructors will be available during the preview to meet and talk with participants about their upcoming courses.  OLLI courses are taught by volunteers who want to share their expertise and talents including college faculty, hobbyists, artists, schoolteachers, and practicing professionals.  The six-week classes beginning in April are offered during the day and are 90 minutes in length. To cover costs, OLLI has a $50 yearly membership fee that covers two semesters and a $20 fee for each course taken.

Classes for spring  are: Comparative Religions:  Sikh, Mennonite, Native American, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Religious Society of Friends (Quakers),  Mondays, 9 - 10:30 a.m., April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 and 18; Fun with the Stars, Mondays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., (four weeks only) April 27, May 4, 11, and 18; Wines of the World, Mondays, 2 - 4 p.m., April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11, and 18; George Armstrong Custer:  The Man, the Myth, the Legend, Tuesdays, 9 - 10:30 a.m., April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, and 19; Classic Book Club: Tuesdays, Ragtime (April 14 and 21), The Great Gatsby (April 28 and May 5), and Cry, the Beloved Country (May 12 and 19), 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.;  Useful Economic Ideas, Tuesdays, 2 - 3:30 p.m., April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, and 19; Seeking Your Ancestors, Wednesdays, 9 - 10:30 a.m., April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, and 20; Modern Opera, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, and 20; Penn State Master Gardeners:  A Gardening Sampler, Wednesdays, 2 - 3:30 p.m., April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, and 20; Sing, Sing, Sing!, Wednesdays, 2 - 3:30 p.m., April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, and 20; Native American Culture, Thursdays, 9 - 10:30 a.m., April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, and 21; Susquehanna River Towns, Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, and 21; Decoding America's Past:  Myths, Symbols, and History, Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, and 21; and Nazi Germany and the Holocaust, Thursdays, 2 - 3:30 p.m., April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, and 21.  The first class for the Wines of the World course meets on April 13 from 3 - 5 p.m. at Naylor Winery.

In addition to courses, OLLI is offering a brown bag lunch and learn series.  Sessions are held in the Conference Center of the Main Classroom Building at Penn State York from 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  The cost is $5 for each session for members and $8 for nonmembers.  Participants can bring a brown bag lunch or purchase one on campus in the Lion's Den or in The Bistro at Penn State York. The series includes:  Journey of Man (extended program), April 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; The Hunley Watch, April 15, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.; Outstanding Quilts of York County, April 21, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.; Debunking the Quilt Code Myth, April 28, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.; History of Time, April 29, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.; Scandals of the British Royal Family (R-rated), May 8, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.; William Goodridge:  Slave, Businessman, Underground Railroad Conductor, May 12, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.; Utah and Arizona's Regional Treasures, May 18, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.; and The Underground Railroad in Adams County, May 21, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.    

Two bus trips are also planned March 27 to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., and May 8 to Adams County without Gettysburg.   You must be an OLLI member to attend a bus trip.  Cost per trip is $40. 

OLLI is a nonprofit, volunteer driven organization established to enrich the lives of mature adults living in York County by providing a variety of educational and social enrichment activities.  OLLI at Penn State York is one of more than 100 lifelong learning institutes across the nation that is supported by a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation.   The grant was made available locally through Penn State which now has three OLLI sites; University Park, Mont Alto, and York. 

Please call (717) 771-4015 or e-mail olli@yk.psu.edu to receive registration and activity information or to register for the open house.  Visit OLLI at Penn State York on the Web at http://olli.yk.psu.edu/. 

In a time when the news is filled with layoffs and downsizing, one local employer Wagman Construction, Inc., is investing in their employees by partnering with Penn State York in the creation of the Wagman Institute for Professional Development.   A ribbon cutting took place several weeks ago at the offices on North Susquehanna Trail to mark this important partnership.

“The partnership between Penn State York and the Wagman Institute and our outreach arm, continuing education, is a perfect example of how we fulfill the land-grant mission of the University,” said Joel M. Rodney, chancellor at Penn State York.   “This is an exciting partnership for everyone involved and will have an important impact on our local community.”

The idea for the institute developed after Joe Wagman, chairman and CEO of  Wagman Construction, Inc., shared his thoughts with Rodney about working with Penn State to provide educational opportunities to employees.  Rodney took the information back to Jeff Warner, director of continuing education at the campus, who began meeting with representatives from Wagman and discussing possibilities with Penn State Management Development at the University.

The Wagman Institute for Professional Development will provide educational opportunities for Wagman employees on-site during the day. The institute’s curriculum is divided into two parts:  the professional development program and continuous learning program.  The professional development program begins April 3 with the topic moving into supervision.  A variety of other professional development programs including topics such as managing change, interpersonal communication, positive influence, constructive feedback, and managing your time are planned through June with a schedule of other topics planned through March 2010.  The continuous learning program will be conducted in Wagman’s York office and facilitated by Penn State faculty.  Each program will last two to four hours and include project scheduling and challenges to sustainable design.

 “The mission of the Wagman Institute for Professional Development is to invest in our employees by providing world-class educational opportunities so that we can achieve our vision of being the premier contractor in the markets we serve,” said Wagman, “This is a fabulous opportunity to team with Penn State and it ties into our mission, vision, and values.  We are committed to having a safe and rewarding work environment for our employees,” he said.

The institute was developed through Penn State York’s Continuing Education office whose mission is to work with business and industry as well as other adult students.  “The mission of continuing education is to help our industry partners use the resources, expertise, and intellectual assets of Penn State to help create and retain jobs in the Commonwealth and enhance the skills of their workforce,” said Warner.  Warner, along with members of Penn State Management Development at the University, helped design and develop the curriculum for the institute along with members of the Wagman staff including Bill McCrudden, senior vice president of human resources.

For more information on the Wagman Institute for Professional Development or information on how your company can provide educational opportunities and training for employees through Penn State York, please contact Jeff Warner at (717) 771-4105 or visit the Web at ce.yk.psu.edu.

The women are the #6 seed and travel to Penn State Brandywine for a 7 p.m. game.  The men’s basketball team has moved directly into the PSUAC semi-finals at the Bryce Jordan Center after being awarded their game due to a Penn State Mont Alto player eligibility issue. 

The semi-finals at the Bryce Jordan Center begin on Monday, Feb. 23 @ 8:30 p.m.

Recently, Penn State York had a buzzer beater overtime victory against Penn State Wilkes-Barre, 86-84, when Nico Karanicoloas made a half court dream shot with less than a second left on the game clock.  View this exciting shot at www.youtube.com. 

At the Feb. 14 game against Penn State Dubois, Cody Correll and Eric  Hudak, York’s senior Nittany Lions,  were honored  for their contributions to the Penn State York men’s basketball team.

Explore the Worlds of Engineering, Science, and Information Sciences and Technology on Saturday, March 7, when Penn State York opens its doors to middle and high school students.  The program, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., offers a variety of hands-on activities for students including:  “Be a Crime Scene Investigator” with Robert Farrell, associate professor of biology; “Phun with Physics” with Kip Trout, senior instructor in physics; and “Lego Mindstorm Robotics” with Michael Marcus, associate professor of engineering.  Other topics include “Efficient Bridge Design” with Chuck Gaston, assistant professor of engineering and “Spinning the Web” with Emily Wenk, instructor in information sciences and technology, and Tara Verity, Penn State York information sciences and technology student.  New this year, workshops for parents to learn more preparing their students for college have been added.  Stay an hour or the entire time.   Penn State York faculty will lead students in a variety of activities that introduce them to science, engineering, and information sciences and technology.

Beginning at 2 p.m., watch the breaking of the bridges during the Bridge Building Competition being held in conjunction with Explore the Worlds.   The event, sponsored by the Lincoln Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society for Professional Engineers, offers high school students a chance to construct a bridge and then test it to see how strong it is.   Bridge registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and all bridges must be registered prior to the start of the competition.  Bridge kits are still available and can be picked up at C. S. Davidson, 38 North Duke Street, York.  For additional details on this event please contact Tim Koppenhaver at 846-4805. This program is free and open to the public. 

For more information on Explore the Worlds, visit the Web at http://www2.yk.psu.edu/explore/ or call 717-771-4040 or 1-800-778-6227.

”Be a Crime Scene Investigator”
Robert Farrell, associate professor of biology
10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m.

The world of forensics is becoming more sophisticated each day.  The techniques and methods have not only revolutionized the criminal justice system, but have also captured the imagination of a very large television viewing audience.  In this workshop, students will have an opportunity to learn about the standard techniques and equipment commonly used to solve crimes; some of the myths surrounding the discipline will also be dispelled. Questions about Penn State's new forensics major will be answered.

“Efficient Bridge Design”
Chuck Gaston, assistant professor of engineering
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Using only "Lego-type" blocks and a limited amount of masking tape, design and build a bridge which will be weighed and then tested to destruction.  The measure of efficiency is maximum load supported/bridge weight. 

“Spinning the Web”
Emily Wenk, instructor in information sciences and technology
Tara Verity, Penn State York information sciences and technology student
10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m.

Find out how programmers create Web pages in this hands-on workshop.  You’ll learn how to turn a simple text file into a Web page, how to get images to display, how to change background and font (type) colors, how to use different fonts, and how to use an image for a background.  Participants will go home with a CD with the Web page on it and plenty of reference to helpful Web sites where more images and information are available free.

“Phun with Physics”
Kip Trout, senior instructor in physics
10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m.

Come explore the incredible world of physics with hands-on demonstrations!  Spinning wheels, homemade motors, sparking electrodes, air blowers, computer sensors, and more make this workshop fun as well as educational.  Adult supervision is required for people under 12-years-old.

“Lego Mindstorm Robotics”
Michael Marcus, associate professor of engineering
10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m.

Come build and program a robot vehicle complete with touch sensors.

Cutting caffeine and sugar, exercising, and buying new socks, are just a few things Penn State York students Todd Gutierrez, 19; Dan Hood, 19; Jes MacDonald, 24; and Danielle Weekley, 20 are doing as they get ready to head to University Park to represent the campus in the Thirty-seventh Annual IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, “Dream Forward,” set for Feb. 20 – 22 at the Bryce Jordan Center.  This is the second year York has sent four dancers to the big event.  The four were chosen to dance based on spirit points they earned since September by doing a variety of activities to raise funds for THON and promote the event.  THON, as the dance marathon is affectionately known, is the largest student-run philanthropy in the country and its goal is to raise money to help fight pediatric cancer.   Penn State York has already topped its $10,000 goal, an amount they have tried to surpass for many years.

For York’s dancers, and members of the campus’ THON committee the year has included a variety of fundraising efforts such as selling tickets to a 76ers basketball game, hosting a talent show called Paw Search, manning the coat check at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center, selling Bon Ton community day books, and successfully taking part in canning weekends (soliciting donations) at several locations in the York area.  Under the direction of Jenn Bradley, 20, who was a THON dancer last year; and Mandy Clements, 20; York THON co-chairs, the group has been very successful.  “The year started off with a bang and our momentum continued to grow after the first and second canning weekends,” said Bradley.  “I am so proud and so excited to finally top that $10,000 mark,” she said.  “Everyone has worked together to reach that goal and we’re not done yet!”

In addition to raising money, the dancers have also become close with Madison “Maddie” Hill, “York’s THON child” and her family.  Through THON,  Penn State York sponsors the Hill family and over the past three years, dancers and the campus community have grown close to them.  Hill, 11, of Dover, Pennsylvania, has been battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma since October 2004.  She completed her treatments in February 2008 and is in remission.

THON, a year-round fundraising event benefits The Four Diamonds Fund, Conquering Childhood Cancer, at the Penn State Children's Hospital in Hershey, PA. The year culminates in a no-sitting, no-sleeping, two-day dance marathon. Throughout the past 36 years, the students of THON have raised more than $52 million and have helped thousands of children and families fight pediatric cancer.   Last year the event raised more than $6.6 million and broke its own record. The mission of the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon is to conquer pediatric cancer by providing outstanding emotional and financial support to the children, families, researchers, and staff of The Four Diamonds Fund.

Gutierrez is a sophomore majoring in communication arts and sciences with a minor in theatre.  He is a graduate of Milton Hershey High School and has been involved with THON since his first semester at Penn State York.  Gutierrez attended THON last year and dressed in a Tigger costume to motivate York’s dancers whose color was orange last year.  “I got interested in THON when I found out that it had a connection with the Hershey Medical Center.  Since I went to Milton Hershey School, I thought it was only a natural progression,” said Gutierrez.  “It is an honor to be chose to participate in THON, not only will it be a life changing experience for me, but it will make the difference in the lives of a lot of families.”

Hood is a sophomore majoring in economics and a graduate of New Oxford High School.   He has been active in THON for two years and has participated in a variety of events.  Hood attended THON last year to help support the dancers and was inspired by what he saw.  “Thinking about the kids, I believe, is what will help me to pull this off and make it for 46 hours," he said.  “I am most excited for the culmination of all the hard work of so many to finally come together.  There will be a lot of great people at THON and, of course, the kids will be there and that’s the reason we do all of this.”

MacDonald is a junior majoring in English and a 2002 graduate of Kennard Dale High School.  She was married last semester but that didn’t keep her from being involved with THON and earning enough spirit points to dance.  Her passion for THON comes from a childhood experience.  When she was in fifth grade, one of her best friends, Ben, died of leukemia.   “He was the sweetest and most caring person you would ever meet.  Since then, I have felt a strong desire to find a cure or help to find a cure for cancer.  What is more important then fighting a good fight for someone who would appreciate it so much!”

Weekley is a sophomore secondary education major with an option in social studies.  She is a graduate of Camp Hill High School.   This is her second year being involved with THON and she is very excited about being a dancer.  Weekley helped can and helped create a shower curtain to be displayed at the Women’s Show last year.  “I went to see our dancers at THON last year and it was just an amazing atmosphere.  I can’t wait to be a part of THON weekend.”

During THON weekend, more than 700 dancers and thousands of supporters come together at University Park in the hopes of one day finding a cure for pediatric cancer. Whether standing for 46 hours as a dancer, entertaining the crowd, taking care of the facility, or even sitting in the stands, every person at THON plays a small part in creating an amazing atmosphere of love, compassion, and understanding. This atmosphere inspires the students to     fundraise throughout the year and tells the families of The Four Diamonds Fund that they have the care and support they need. This collective effort, involving more than 15,000 students, has become one of Penn State's greatest and most unifying traditions.

Anyone interested in helping with the York THON Committee should contact Bradley or Clements.  THON meetings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at noon in room 112 or 113 of the Main Classroom Building at Penn State York.

There’s still time to donate.  Anyone interested in supporting the dancers from Penn State York can send checks made payable to:

Penn State Dance Marathon
c/o York Student Government Association
Penn State York
1031 Edgecomb Ave.
York, PA   17403

Please be sure to note Org. 170 in the memo line of the check.  Checks sent to the local campus will be credited to the local dancers and then added to the final total at University Park.    Donations can also be made online at THON.org.  Be sure to designate your donation for York and your donation will be counted toward the campus total.

Preacher Moss and the “End of Racism” comedy/lecture visits Penn State York’s Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in celebration of African-American History Month. Preacher Moss will take to the stage to share his sincerity, intellect and comic ability in the 7:30 p.m. free performance.  Tickets are not needed for this performance.

“Understanding diversity and multiculturalism requires that we eliminate or reduce the anxiety of our ignorance and how to speak honestly when we can’t,”   says Preacher Moss.  He has been called the new prototype for the comedian of these times and the times to come.

A writer for "The Damon Wayans Show" and "Saturday Night Live," his comedy stylings are distinguished for being sculpted out of the everyday relevance of life and the rare glimpses of truth we value as reality. He is intellectual yet humble.  “Speaking on Truth," Moss has been playing to the hearts and minds of college students, faculty, and administrators all over the country. With his insight on "racial understanding vs. racial interaction," he has quickly become one of the funniest social commentators on the college scene today.

Preacher Moss is charismatic and dynamic but does not have to demand great attention or time because his audiences come to cooperatively listen, laugh, and in “special” moments, reflect.  Viewed, respected, and revered as a man of the people, his words carry life and just as importantly, they carry laughter.  Learn more about him at www.preachermoss.com.

Penn State York’s Second Annual Paw Search, a talent and variety show, raised more than $1,000 for the Penn State Dance Marathon thanks to a variety of campus and community performers.  This year’s show featured Pete Holmes, a cast member from VH1’s “Best Week Ever,” who served as emcee and kept the audience laughing throughout the night. Paw Search took place on Jan. 30 in the campus’ Pullo Family Performing Arts Center.

Check out more at Penn State's Web site - Still Life: York Paw Search!

Nadine Chase, a senior at Penn State York majoring in science, will share her experiences when she spent a semester abroad studying at The Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.  She will speak about the history, culture, and ecology of the native peoples of New Zealand.

The goal of the series is to introduce people to a variety of cultures.  The First Friday Series is sponsored by the Penn State York Diversity Committee.  Please bring your lunch and plan to take part in this informative program.

The faculty member chosen for this award is selected by a committee of three former recipients of the award, plus two student members. This committee depends on nominations and supporting information that is provided by students.  Prior award recipients from the past three years,  Noel Sloboda (2006), and Michael Jarrett (2007),  Harriet Darling (2008), and staff of the Advising and Career Center, Jane Emery, Monica Grigera, Dina Wulinsky, and Linda Matesevac, are not eligible for the award.

Nominations may be submitted electronically using the online form or the form can be printed out, completed and returned to the faculty staff assistant on the second floor of the M. S. Grumbacher Information Sciences and Technology Center (ISTC) or to the staff assistant to the director of academic affairs in the Main Classroom Building. Please ask the staff assistant to place your nomination in Michael Jarrett’s mailbox.  Nominations must be received by Thursday, March 26, 2009, at 5 p.m.

Reigning American Idol winner, David Cook, is coming to Penn State York’s Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. as part of “The Declaration Tour – 2009.” Tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan. 31, at 10:00 a.m. 

This is Cook’s first solo tour to promote his debut self-titled album, released in November 2008 and is his first time on the road since headlining the American Idol season seven tour. Cook exclusively unveiled his tour dates on AOL Music’s PopEater.com on Friday, Jan. 23.
 
Cook entered the Billboard charts at number three with David Cook (19 Recordings / RCA Records). The Rob Cavallo produced album also debuted as the number one album on the digital album chart and is the best debut from an American Idol winner since 2006. The first single, “Light On,” dominated the AOL Top 40 radio chart with eight (nonconsecutive) weeks at number one. In late September “Light On” premiered on AOL’s music pop culture news site, PopEater.com, receiving over 1 million plays in less than week.

Rolling Stone Magazine deemed Cook “the most imaginative American Idol talent to date.”

Cook’s first single, “The Time of My Life” recently went platinum with over 1 million tracks sold. “The Time of My Life” is not only the biggest single debut but the highest selling coronation single in the show’s history. Cook is the 34th American Idol contestant to appear on a Billboard chart.

Cook kicked off 2009 by performing for troops during a USO tour. He visited seven different bases, singing songs off his self-titled album.
 
“The Declaration Tour – 2009” kicks off Feb. 13 in Tallahassee, Florida, and will continue nationwide hitting various college campuses and major venues.

Tickets at The Pullo Center are $29.50 for the general public or $12.50 for Penn State York students with I.D.  Students can purchase one ticket at the box office for the special $12.50 price.  For more information call (717) 505-8900, or visit http://www.pullocenter.psu.edu/.