Last month students held a skating party fundraiser to benefit The Plaza Children's Fund.  Basket bingo is set for Dec. 6.

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. 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.

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

“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.

Kim's Karate wowed the audience at Paw Search last year and will return to campus on Dec. 4.

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.

“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.

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 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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

Recycled Percussion’s performance scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9  at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at Penn State York has been postponed.  Additional details will be released as they become available.

For more information about shows at The Pullo Center, please call (717) 595-8900 or visit www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu.

Terry Lehr of the York Fair, standing far left, and Penn State York student Tony Bathgate, also standing, check out the registrations being entered into the new online system for the York Fair.

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.

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.)

Eric March, a sophomore at Penn State York, checks out a pig's heart during his visit to the Biology Club table. Jacob Moore, club president, provides assistance.

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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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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/.

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. Winter  classes begin the week of Feb. 16.  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 members, hobbyists, artists, schoolteachers, and practicing professionals.  The six-week classes beginning in February 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 winter are: Bridge for Life, Mondays, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.., Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23; Women Writers, Tuesdays, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, and 24; Globalization:  Our Shrinking, Changing World, Wednesdays, Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, and 25; Sing, Sing, Sing!, Wednesdays, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, and 25; Funeral Practices in American Culture, Thursdays, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Feb. 9, 26, March 5, 12, 19, and 26; and Hitler and Nazi Germany, Thursdays, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Feb. 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, and 26.

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:  Meet Marion Wink, Local Author, Feb. 20; A Retrospective Look at the Election of 2008, Feb. 25; Holocaust - What I Remember, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., March 4; Looking for Your Family Roots, March 9; James Buchanan’s Presidency:  A Turning Point in American History, March 10; York’s Historic Architecture, March 17; Understanding Your Dreams, Part I, March 18; and Understanding Your Dreams, Part II, March 25.

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/. 

Rebecca Blakeslee was named the winner of Penn State York’s first play writing competition for her play, Almost the Weekend, and received the first place prize of $250 during a ceremony on Dec. 16 at the campus.  The contest was sponsored by Penn State York and its Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center).  The second place prize of $150 was awarded to Megan Shawver for her play Liar, Liar.  Both plays are scheduled to be produced in the spring by the Penn State York Theatre Program.

“Both students are excellent writers and I was truly impressed with their work,” said Stuart Stelly, Ph.D., instructor in English and director of the theatre program at Penn State York.  “We are excited to acknowledge their work and look forward to presenting the plays in the spring.”

Blakeslee is a junior at Penn State York who plans to major in media studies.  Although she has been writing for as long as she can remember, and is currently on the second draft of a novel, play writing is a more recent interest.  During a six month stint as a volunteer in Bolivia she stumbled across an anthology of American plays, and what started as stress relief ended as inspiration. Although she has no idea what she will do after graduating, she knows that writing will be part of her future.  She says of her play, “Almost the Weekend is a snapshot of six friends trying to find a balance between the world’s expectations and their own dreams. Confronting life without purpose, they are trapped between cynicism and idealism – something they are only able to ignore for so long.”  Blakeslee is from Lewisberry, PA.

Shawver is a sophomore from Lewistown, PA., and is working to get into film studies at University Park, which she will be attending in January.  Shawver plans to concentrate on screenwriting but is interested in all aspects of film.  She has been active in the community theatre in Lewistown.  She says of her play, “Liar, Liar pokes fun at the gender roles of men while comically emphasizing how those roles can make unexpected turns.”

Ten students from Mumbai, India are completing their information sciences and technology (IST) degrees at Penn State York thanks to the fulfillment of an agreement between Penn State and Vidyalankar School of Information Technology in India.  The agreement signed two years ago allows Indian students to take part in a program that combines their first two years of university education in India with their final two years at Penn State York.   This 2 + 2 program is a historic first step in preparing students to work in an international marketplace.  The Vidyalankar School of Information Technology is affiliated with The University of Mumbai. 

 “The 10 students in York are just the beginning.  This program will not only increase the number of international students at Penn State York, it will give our students the opportunity to work alongside future colleagues in the fields of information sciences and technology and to prepare themselves for careers in the global economy of the 21^st century,” said Joel M. Rodney, chancellor of Penn State York.  “I’m looking forward to developing similar programs with universities in other countries.”

Students are enrolled at Vidyalankar in a pre-approved series of courses which parallel Penn State’s information sciences and technology curriculum.   Satisfactory completion of this program enables students to apply, transfer to, and enroll at Penn State York for the completion of their bachelor of science degree in IST.

This is not Penn State York’s first connection with India.    Penn State York students, faculty, and staff traveled to India in May 2006.   The India trip was an outgrowth of an information sciences and technology course (IST 440W) taught by Samir Shah, instructor in information sciences and technology at Penn State York.  This collaborative class project was conducted between Penn State York students and The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India, (M.S. University) students. The project was sponsored by Unisys - a worldwide information technology consulting services and solutions company and although the students were 9,000 miles apart, both universities completed real world projects for the company.   In addition to the classroom work, students enjoyed many cultural experiences and became more familiar with customs and life in India.  

Shah was recently appointed director of the Penn State India Initiative by John Romano, Penn State’s vice president of commonwealth campuses.   An expansion of this initial agreement is the establishment of a multi-campus, multi-cultural India initiative, which now includes Penn State Commonwealth Campuses:  Schuylkill, Berks, Greater Allegheny, Lehigh Valley, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, Hazleton, as well as York.  Plans are under way to include more Indian universities in the initiative and to bring students from other Indian universities and colleges to study at the other partner campuses in the initiative within the next two years. 

An additional 10 Vidyalankar students are expected to participate in the program next year in York, Shah said.  Shah is also working on arrangements that would allow Penn State IST students to study at colleges and universities in India as well as to provide opportunities for faculty exchange.

Shantanu Rajadhyaksha, one of the students at York, said he is adjusting well to life here and to courses at Penn State.

“The program in India is definitely more rigid than the one at Penn State,” he said. “Here, we have the opportunity to take courses outside of IST. That’s something we couldn’t have done there because the courses are already planned out when you enroll in the program … there’s no such thing as making your own schedule.”

As an arts lover, Rajadhyaksha said he particularly enjoys the music and theater courses he is taking this semester. He plans to finish his IST degree at Penn State and hopes to pursue a master of business administration.

“Everyone here has been very friendly and is always ready to help,” said Krupali Desai, one of two female students in the group from India.   A vegetarian, one of Desai’s biggest adjustments to the area has been replacing the Indian food which she misses.  Subway’s “veggie delite” has become a staple in her diet. 

Desai’s favorite class is cognitive psychology.   “I enjoy experimenting on other students for our projects and I also like being the subject for in-class experiments,” she said. 

In addition to her studies, Desai has become a member of the Student Activity Fee Committee on campus.  “It is an honor to be a part of the committee.  I feel like I am a treasurer and everyone has to ask my consent for getting money,” she said with a laugh.  “The committee is quite fair having members from all aspects of the campus. I am enjoying meeting new people and I like being involved.”

In addition to Rajadhyaksha and Desai, other students in the program are Rohan Chitalia, Kashmeera Kundargi, Kiran Mody, Akshaya Naik, Akhil Rane, Ashish Rane, Sayur Shah, and Bhaskar Suryakumar.

Learning what it’s like to be a college student from other students is one of the reasons Penn State York has launched a new blog site.  Four students and two admissions counselors are offering their experiences online in an effort to answer questions and ultimately encourage people to be a student at Penn State York.

“We’re doing a blog to attempt to give prospective students an inside look at what it’s like to live a day in the life of an average Penn State York student.  Readers will be able to gain access to students’ lives inside and outside the classroom, as well as start conversations with the bloggers about any issues that may arise in their college search,” said Sara Hilton, an admissions counselor at Penn State York coordinating and participating in the blog.

Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions in life and Hilton and others at the campus hope the blog will provide another tool to assist students in making their college decision. Those interested in blogging simply go to http://pennstateyork.blogspot.com/ and click on the Create Blog and Sign In to set up an account and get started.  For more information about the blog, contact Sara Hilton, admissions counselor at (717) 771-4040 or seh12@psu.edu.  To learn more about Penn State York and its variety of programs please call the admissions office at (717) 771-4040 to schedule a visit or check out the Web site at http://www.yk.psu.edu/.

In the event of an emergency, Penn State York may need to communicate with students or those designated by students as their emergency contacts, so this fall the University is working to ensure it has accurate contact information for all students. Now that this information has been compiled, Penn State is initiating the students' subscriptions to PSUTXT, the University's text-message alert system. 

This messaging system was used recently at Penn State York when classes were cancelled in the Main Classroom Building due to a suspected gas leak.  This system will also be used during the winter for campus closings, snow schedule delays, and other incidents that may impact the campus community.  The system will be used for emergencies only.

“If there is an emergency situation on campus, students will be instantly notified,” said Bill Vangreen, director of safety and security at Penn State York.   “This is one more tool in our communication system at Penn State York and throughout the University that can help us keep students safe and well informed.  Students should definitely sign-up for the text messaging system.”

Students not already subscribed to PSUTXT will be subscribed automatically, using the cell phone information they have entered in eLion, beginning Monday, Oct. 8.

Students will know that the subscription was initiated when they receive a four-digit verification code from e2Campus on their cell phone. At that point, students need to log into PSUTXT by going to http://newswires.psu.edu/ and clicking on the PSUTXT LOGIN button at thebottom of the page. Once at the login site, students use their access account ID as the username, and the four-digit verification code as the password. Logging in this way will complete the subscription, and the student then will be able to set individual account preferences.

PSUTXT, a one-way communications tool designed to get emergency information to subscribers, was initiated in August 2006 as one means of emergency communication to the University community. The system is used in conjunction with Penn State Newswires and the Penn State Live Web site. Subscription to PSUTXT is free, although individual cell phone carriers may charge for text messaging.

For more information, e-mail AMountz@psu.edu and include PSUTXT in the subject line.