http://news.psu.edu/ en-us Penn State University Relations news@psu.edu (Penn State News) http://news.psu.edu/story/463948/2017/04/20/impact/penn-staters-share-all-love-has-no-labels-messages-daylong-event Penn Staters had a chance to share their thoughts about diversity and inclusion — along with photos of themselves celebrating those ideas — during an event in the HUB-Robeson Center Thursday that was a joint effort between the University and Ad Council, a national nonprofit that inspires ongoing dialogue, engagement and action around significant public issues. http://news.psu.edu/story/463948/2017/04/20/impact/penn-staters-share-all-love-has-no-labels-messages-daylong-event Thu, 20 Apr 2017 14:25 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/463881/2017/04/20/campus-life/university-suspends-sigma-alpha-mu-fraternity-recognition-two The University announced today (April 20) that it has suspended Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity's recognition on the University Park campus for no less than a two-year period following multiple violations by the fraternity of Penn State’s restrictions on alcohol use during its Parents Weekend on April 1. http://news.psu.edu/story/463881/2017/04/20/campus-life/university-suspends-sigma-alpha-mu-fraternity-recognition-two Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:31 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/463819/2017/04/20/athletics/fans-reminded-blue-white-game-parking-changes-and-details Fans attending the Blue-White Game on April 22 who did not have 2016 season tickets and a season parking permit will be charged for parking for the intrasquad scrimmage. During Blue-White Weekend, there will be a $20 charge for game day RVs and cars and a $60 charge for the overnight RV lot. http://news.psu.edu/story/463819/2017/04/20/athletics/fans-reminded-blue-white-game-parking-changes-and-details Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:07 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/462665/2017/04/20/research/just-breathe-mindfulness-may-help-freshman-stress-less-and-smile Mindfulness -- assuming an accepting, nonjudgmental and kind attitude toward thoughts and feelings -- helped a group of University freshman adjust to the transition into college life. The students who participated in a mindfulness program were less depressed and anxious than the control group. There was also an overall drop in alcohol use among the students trained in mindfulness compared to the control group. http://news.psu.edu/story/462665/2017/04/20/research/just-breathe-mindfulness-may-help-freshman-stress-less-and-smile Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:00 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/463711/2017/04/19/academics/united-nations-organization-renews-unesco-chair-program-penn-state The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has renewed for another five years its support for the UNESCO Chair in Rural Community, Leadership, and Youth Development at Penn State. Mark Brennan, a faculty member in the College of Agricultural Sciences, will continue in his role as chair and provide leadership to the program. http://news.psu.edu/story/463711/2017/04/19/academics/united-nations-organization-renews-unesco-chair-program-penn-state Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:57 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/463535/2017/04/19/campus-life/big-hollow-road-open-northbound-traffic-alleviate-rush-hour Due to rush-hour traffic congestion caused by the closure of University Drive Extension, the Penn State Office of Physical Plant will open Big Hollow Road to northbound traffic from Tower Road to Fox Hollow Road beginning at 3:30 p.m. today, April 19. http://news.psu.edu/story/463535/2017/04/19/campus-life/big-hollow-road-open-northbound-traffic-alleviate-rush-hour Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:00 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/463561/2017/04/18/campus-life/university-police-investigating-invasion-privacy-incidents Penn State University Police are investigating two invasion of privacy incidents in Thompson Hall, which is located in the West Housing Area at University Park. In both incidents, unknown person(s) appeared to be taking pictures or videoing students while they were in the shower. http://news.psu.edu/story/463561/2017/04/18/campus-life/university-police-investigating-invasion-privacy-incidents Tue, 18 Apr 2017 17:00 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/463475/2017/04/18/athletics/penn-state-host-several-ncaa-championships The NCAA has selected Penn State to host several championships from 2018-22, including an NCAA Women's Frozen Four and two Division I men's hockey regionals. http://news.psu.edu/story/463475/2017/04/18/athletics/penn-state-host-several-ncaa-championships Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:12 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/463447/2017/04/18/impact/schreyer-honors-college-scholar-chosen-receive-inaugural-all-award Penn State junior and Schreyer Honors College Scholar Candice Crutchfield is a recipient of the “All In at Penn State” achievement award. She was recognized today (April 18) as one of two recipients of the honor, designed to recognize a student, faculty or staff member for embodying the University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. http://news.psu.edu/story/463447/2017/04/18/impact/schreyer-honors-college-scholar-chosen-receive-inaugural-all-award Tue, 18 Apr 2017 15:01 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/463445/2017/04/18/administration/faculty-member-college-medicine-recognized-all-award Patricia Silveyra, assistant professor of pediatrics and a research associate in the Penn State College of Medicine, was recognized today (April 18) with the University’s “All In at Penn State” achievement award. Silveyra is one of two recipients of the honor, designed to recognize a student, faculty or staff member for embodying the University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. http://news.psu.edu/story/463445/2017/04/18/administration/faculty-member-college-medicine-recognized-all-award Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:55 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/463143/2017/04/18/research/grant-creates-first-national-center-child-maltreatment-studies-penn The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health, recently completed a competitive process to fund for the first time ever, an academic institution to serve as a national resource for child maltreatment research and training. Penn State has been selected based on scientific merit to establish the Center for Healthy Children. The award of $7.7 million over five years will support the center as a national resource for child maltreatment research and training. To further this effort, Penn State has committed $3.4 million in funds, to total more than $11 million. http://news.psu.edu/story/463143/2017/04/18/research/grant-creates-first-national-center-child-maltreatment-studies-penn Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:01 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/462256/2017/04/18/academics/%E2%80%98financing-college-where%E2%80%99s-money%E2%80%99-campus-connection It’s no secret that Penn State includes a network of campuses throughout the state of Pennsylvania, but incoming students may not be fully aware of all the financial benefits attending a campus other than University Park may afford. http://news.psu.edu/story/462256/2017/04/18/academics/%E2%80%98financing-college-where%E2%80%99s-money%E2%80%99-campus-connection Tue, 18 Apr 2017 (All day) -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/463104/2017/04/17/administration/trustees-hold-cycle-meeting-april-21 The Penn State Board of Trustees will hold an off-cycle meeting to consider a gift recognition. The meeting will be held via conference call at 11:30 a.m. on April 21. http://news.psu.edu/story/463104/2017/04/17/administration/trustees-hold-cycle-meeting-april-21 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 15:05 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/463105/2017/04/17/impact/university-ad-council-partner-hear-students%E2%80%99-stories-diversity As part of its ongoing “All In” initiative, Penn State is partnering with the Ad Council’s national “Love Has No Labels” campaign for an on-campus event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 in the HUB-Robeson Center at University Park. Students and others can participate in taped video interviews, share their experiences on social media and find out more about both efforts, which are focused on celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion. http://news.psu.edu/story/463105/2017/04/17/impact/university-ad-council-partner-hear-students%E2%80%99-stories-diversity Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:09 -0400 Penn State News - Top News http://news.psu.edu/story/462870/2017/04/15/administration/robert-crane-named-associate-vice-provost-global-programs After a national search for an associate vice provost for Global Programs, Robert G. Crane, director of Strategic Initiatives within Global Programs at Penn State, has been named to the post. http://news.psu.edu/story/462870/2017/04/15/administration/robert-crane-named-associate-vice-provost-global-programs Sat, 15 Apr 2017 11:02 -0400 Penn State News - Top News