Financial Aid, the Bookstore, and Advising and Career Services have teamed up to provide a series of events for seniors to prepare them for life after Penn State Brandywine. Between Nov. 10 and Nov. 18, students will have the opportunity to attend 3 workshops and the Graduation Fair. Students who attend any two common hour workshops will receive a certificate of completion and a small participation prize.

Sweats to Suits: Success in the Workplace
Tuesday, Nov. 10
205 Main Building
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Loan Repayment Strategies
Wednesday, Nov. 11
216 Main Building
12:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

Applying to Graduate Schools
Tuesday, Nov. 17
205 Main Building
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Graduation Fair
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Bookstore
1:00-6:00 p.m.

At the Graduation Fair, students will have the opportunity to purchase their cap and gown, class ring, announcements, thank you cards, and diploma frame. Light refreshments will be served.

In 2008, First Book provided 17,244 books to 2,168 kids in the greater Philadelphia area—that's eight books for each child to take home.

Speaking to the campus will be First Book Philadelphia Chair Ted Robb and Secretary Jennifer Pitt.

For more information on First Book, visit http://firstbook.org/firstbookphilly.

The program, which is part of the campus' annual Voices of Innovation Seminar Series, will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Commons Building, Large Conference Room (room 203). Lunch will be provided.

Penn State Brandywine's apple tree is the best-kept secret on campus according to one professor who joined the campus' Environment Club at its Fall Fest on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in celebration of autumn and the environment.

Students, faculty and staff picked apples from the tree, took home pumpkins to carve, shared recipes to warm the toes during the fast-approaching autumn and winter weather and learned some tips on how to save energy during the colder months. The Philosophy Club also joined the event to discuss environmental issues.

Check out the video featuring Environment Club President Averil Sweeney talking about the apples and catch a glimpse of the afternoon apple picking at http://live.psu.edu/youtube/5cysStMeeC8 online.

View more photos from the event.

Students should make the necessary arrangements in order to maintain their participation in classes at Penn State Brandywine and should make every effort to stay in communication with their instructors regarding class attendance. Although SEPTA operations are running on a limited schedule, Brandywine is still running “business as usual.”

Penn State Brandywine is encouraging the campus community to become fans of the Penn State Brandywine Facebook page. Once a fan, students, faculty, and staff can post status updates and coordinate ride schedules accordingly.

For more information on SEPTA, go to their Web site at http://www.septa.org/sip/index.html.

“Creating a Company of Business People Through Open Book Management”

Thursday, October 29, 2009
6:00-8:30 p.m.

Penn State Brandywine
2nd Floor Large Conference Room
Commons Building
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa. 19063

Frequently, small to mid-sized business ownership has been limited to relatively few people. In privately- held companies, it's usually limited to a single person and/or to a family. Business owners ask themselves, "How do I get my employees to care about my business as much as I do?" Employees ask themselves, "What's in it for me?" These are legitimate questions to ask. Given the increasingly greater impact of globalization, the information revolution, and "entrepreneuralization," companies must find new and better ways to answer these questions.

Moderator:
Eric Bergstrom, instructor and assistant director, Penn State Management Development

Eric Bergstrom has experience in organization development, human resource management and manufacturing/operations management. He has significant experience teaching and facilitating credit and noncredit business management courses as well as training and development, and organizational development courses. He has developed and delivered leadership programs and services customized to support organizational strategy. Bergstrom is a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops, where his topics include organizational transformation, employee empowerment, human resource development, strategic human resource management, human resource measurement and metrics, and leadership development.

Register Early, Seating is Limited! Fee: $10.00 at the door

Register online at: https://efgp.ticketleap.com/member/list_events

Ed Dorsey discovered his love for woodcarving during his Boy Scout days back in 1978 after watching carver and Penn State alum Dave Pergrin create a duck head in front of his very own eyes. With a few lessons from Pergrin and some self-teaching, Dorsey has mastered the art. And to honor his skill, Dorsey was named Woodcarver of the Year by the William Rush Woodcarving Club.

Dorsey's ducks, turtles, songbirds, chipmunks, bears and owls will be on display at the 26th Annual William Rush Woodcarving and Wildlife Art Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 in the Penn State Brandywine Commons/Athletic Center Gymnasium.

But the show will feature more than just woodcarvings. Sister Rose Immaculate Waller, of Our Lady of Angels Convent in Aston, will reveal her creative instincts as she displays her stunning photography depicting wildlife, flowers and scenery.

The event will also include door prizes every hour, sales on books, tools and supplies and demonstrations from talented carvers. Admission to the event is a $4 donation, which will benefit the Delaware County Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association scholarship fund. Children under 12 are free with an adult.

Since perfecting the art of woodcarving, Dorsey, of Media, has spent much of his time sharing his talent with others. Two of his friends and pupils are a testament not only to his skill, but to his ability to teach—both friends won ribbons at a previous Woodcarving Show. "My most recent student is my nine-year-old granddaughter, Taylor. She selects her favorite patterns and traces them on the wood," Dorsey said. "After I cut them out on the band saw, she helps me with the sanding, wood burning and painting. She hasn't started carving yet, but it's only a matter of time!"

The William Rush Chapter of the National Woodcarvers Association takes its name from William Rush (1975-1833), a colonial Pennsylvanian who was apprenticed under his father in the shipbuilding trade. Rush’s interest turned to woodcarving, and his frigate figureheads established his fame. He worked from a shop in Philadelphia, carving not only ship figureheads, but also allegorical figures and life-sized busts.

For more information on the art show, please contact Jack Robinson at 302-475-2581.

But while the U.S. tries to rally support for its stand against Iran's potentially dangerous nuclear growth, professor Stephen Cimbala looks at the prospects for international cooperation over nuclear weapons proliferation in the 21st century in his newly published book, "Nuclear Weapons and Cooperative Security in the 21st Century: The New Disorder."

A distinguished professor of political science at Penn State Brandywine, Cimbala looks at the three forces that "threaten to undo or weaken the long nuclear peace and fast-forward states into a new and more dangerous situation: the existence of large U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons arsenals; the potential for new technologies, including missile defenses and long-range, precision conventional weapons and a collapse or atrophy of the nuclear nonproliferation regime; and the opening of the door for nuclear weapons to spread among more than the currently acknowledged nuclear states," according to a description of the book, published in September by Routledge.

Penn State Brandywine Distinguished Professor Stephen Cimbala, a political science expert frequently quoted in the media on national security topics, speaks to the University's camera crew for President Graham Spanier's annual State of the Campus Address. As the world faces uncertainty in the face of possible nuclear growth in Iran, Cimbala's new book, published in September by Routledge, explores nuclear weapons proliferation in the 21st century.

"The 'trinity of terror' is nuclear arms control, disarmament and missile defenses," Cimbala said. "On all these issues, the U.S. and Russia must lead--by example, not merely by exhortation."

Cimbala serves on the editorial boards of various professional journals, has consulted for a number of U.S. government agencies and defense contractors and is frequently quoted in the media on national security topics. He is the author of numerous books and articles in the fields of international security studies, defense policy, nuclear weapons and arms control, intelligence and other fields. Cimbala received a B.A. in journalism in 1965 from Penn State and an M.A. in 1967 and a Ph.D. in 1969, both in political science, from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Click here for the nomination form. Complete the form by October 31, 2009 to nominate a faculty member for this award.

Students can register through Angel to access the participant booklet and other materials. Alumni interested in attending must first set up a “friends of Penn State account” via https://fps.psu.edu/ and then call Advising and Career Services to be added to the Angel roster (610-892-1390). 

Before the big event, students should acquire professional attire, polish their resume, and plan ahead which employer tables to visit at the fair. 

Click here for registration instructions which entail enrolling in an Angel group to access fair preparation material. 

Employers interested in attending should call 610-892-1390 for more information.

View a list of participating employers.

Assistant Professor of English Kathleen Kennedy took a journey through the Middle Ages to explore how the relationship between lords and retainers in medieval England was depicted in literature by Chaucer, Gower, Langland, and Lydgate in her newly published book, Maintenance, Meed, and Marriage in Medieval English Literature.

According to publisher Palgrave Macmillan, "Kennedy uses close readings and medieval letter collections to provide a documentary look at how lords and men communicated information about their relationships and reveals surprising information about both medieval law and society."

Coming on the heels of this book, is the upcoming Cultural Piracy in the Middle Ages: Translating the Bible and the Common Law, which is currently under contract with Palgrave.

This past summer, as a result of receiving a prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, Kennedy attended the "NEH Summer Seminar for College and University Teachers, The Reformation of the Book: 1450-1650 in England." She also delivered a short paper and organized a roundtable at the September meeting of the Delaware Valley Medieval Association, where she presented some of the findings of her research.

It was Phyllis Cole's Women’s Studies 400 class that came up with the idea to raise the money by asking everyone on the campus to donate just $3.50 beginning last spring after learning from Magazzeni that a water system costs on average $7,000.

“We had an unusual chance to change the world,” senior Dana Gibson, of Morton, said thoughtfully about the project.

They presented Magazzeni with a check for the funds last May during the campus' annual Alumni Recognition dinner, where he was recognized as an outstanding alumnus. He put the money to work immediately.

Phyllis Cole (far left), of Lansdowne, and three students from her women's studies class, (from left) alumna Andrea McLaughlin, of Chester; senior Dana Gibson, of Morton; and senior Tiffany Lynch (far right), of Philadelphia, presented alumnus Aldo Magazzeni, of Perkiomenville, with a check for $6,000 to help bring clean water to thousands in Afghanistan.

Over the summer, Magazzeni installed three village water systems that will provide clean water for 2,000 families (or 15,000 people, two-thirds of them children). "These families in the outskirts of Herat actually had no unpolluted water source," said Cole, professor of English, women's studies and American studies at the campus.

"While building the systems, [Magazzeni] spoke in mosques and high schools and used the campus' campaign as his best example of the people-to-people work behind the money," she said.

Magazzeni also supplied new enhancements for a women's shelter created by Afghanistan's leading women's rights advocate Suraya Pakzad, who visited the campus last March. The women received a TV/DVD player, at their special request, a juicer-blender for the kitchen and water for two women's restaurants where even the most veiled wives can meet and talk with one another.

"We can help improve the lives of others through our continued efforts for their better health," Magazzeni said in a letter to the campus. "Most importantly, we also are building bridges for world peace, as different cultures learn to respect, honor and better understand one another."

For his return to the country this month, Magazzeni is planning a school-related water project that will have the Penn State Brandywine name on a plaque and will celebrate the educational tie. The project will supply clean water to a school in the Panjsher Valley of northeastern Afghanistan.

"This is a more dangerous and war-impacted territory," said Cole, of Lansdowne. "The school is being built by U.S. Army-affiliated community development staff, but the water system supplying it will be separate in both funding and construction. Kids will be kept healthy with pure water and educated at the same time."

Because of Magazzeni's efforts and the donation he received from the students, the campus received a signed certificate of thanks from Herat's director of Water Supply and Sanitation.

Senior Tiffany Lynch, of Philadelphia, summed up the experience. “It feels good that just a few coin cans, pocket change, and generous souls can give a whole village water.”

Magazzeni is founder and director of Traveling Mercies, “a non-profit foundation dedicated to helping others, while creating a vehicle to remove barriers between cultures so that individuals can share their strengths, assets and blessings with each other.” The foundation is based in Lumberton, N.J.

For more information on Traveling Mercies, visit http://www.travelingmercies.org/.

With each year becoming more difficult to raise money for meaningful causes, the members of Penn State Brandywine THON put serious thought into new, creative ways of fundraising. "Everyone has items in their house that they no longer want, need, or can even store," THON Chair Teron Meyers said. "We thought it would be a great idea to take those items off of the hands of community members and give them the opportunity to earn a profit."

Brandywine THON is eager for a large turnout at this year’s event. For those interested in selling their items at the flea market, they have the opportunity of purchasing one parking spot for $15, two for $20, three for $30, and an additional $5 for each spot after that. The criteria for items sold varies, such as unwanted household items, antiques, collectibles, artwork, personal creations, etc.

For many years, THON has sought to implement creative ideas into its fundraising tactics. This year is no different. With a new chairperson leading the organization and a new committee in place, there are many innovative plans in store.

Last year, Penn State Brandywine THON raised $12,313.20 for its fundraising year, which was part of the overall total of $7,490,133.87 for all Penn State THON organizations. A great deal of that money came from special events like the flea market, in addition to canister fundraising, known as "canning," and personal donations. "This year’s THON committee hopes to raise $20,000, a goal that showcases the organization’s ambition," Meyers, a senior from Upper Darby, said.

To purchase a spot at the flea market, please contact Lauren Henderson at 610-909-6315 or Tiffany Ragins-Morris at 610-990-5161.

The following faculty positions are available at Penn State Brandywine:

Accounting
Business Administration

Penn State Brandywine invites applications for a one-year Full-Time, Fixed-Term faculty appointment in  Business Administration/Accounting or Finance to begin August 2010 with possibility of fixed-term, multi-year renewal.

Responsibilities: Teach courses to support four-year undergraduate degree program in Business, including Financial and Managerial Accounting and Corporate Finance with a 12-credit hr load each semester. Participate in professional organizations. Participate in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities.

Qualifications: Master’s in Accounting or Finance or a Master's of Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting and be a Certified Public Accountant with industry experience. Experience or interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Candidate should have a clear understanding of the unique needs of students at a commuter campus in a suburban setting.  Prior teaching experience expected, college-level teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Campus Information:  A significant contributor to Penn State's excellent international reputation, Penn State Brandywine is located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia.  Serving approximately 1,700 undergraduates, the campus offers ten baccalaureate programs as well as the first two years of the University's more than 160 academic majors.  For more details, please visit http://www.psu.edu/ur/cmpcoll.html.

Application: To apply submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Applications must be submitted as a Microsoft WORD or PDF file to de-daa@psu.edu.  Finalists will be asked to provide a list of references.

Inquiries:  Dr. Paul J. deGategno, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Brandywine. Email: pjd15@psu.edu.

Closing Date:  Continues until a suitable candidate is found.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Business (Administration/Management), Assistant Professor

Penn State Brandywine invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Business Administration/Management (tenure track, 36 week contract). Start date: August 2010, or as negotiated

Responsibilities: Teach courses to support four-year undergraduate degree program in Business Administration, including management and general education courses in business. Teaching load is 3-3. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Publish in refereed journals. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Business Administration, Management, Strategic Management, or Organizational Behavior. Evidence of potential in research and publications is expected. Research in Management Theory and International Management encouraged. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Campus Information: Penn State Brandywine shares in the University’s international reputation for excellence in education, research, and service. Penn State Brandywine is a suburban campus located on 90 acres within the greater Philadelphia region. This small undergraduate campus serves approximately 1700 students in its baccalaureate degree programs: American Studies, Business Administration, Communications, Communication Arts and Sciences, Elementary Education, English, Human Development and Family Studies, Information Sciences and Technology, Letters Arts and Sciences, and Organizational Leadership. In addition, the campus offers the first two years of the University’s more than 160 academic majors. For more information about the campus, visit http://www.psu.edu/ur/cmpcoll.html.

Application: To apply submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Applications should be submitted as a Microsoft WORD or PDF file to ccsearch@psu.edu. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of references.

Inquiries: Dr. Paul J. deGategno, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Brandywine. E-mail: pjd15@psu.edu. Telephone: (610-892-1411).

Closing Date: Continues until a suitable candidate is found.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Education, Associate Professor

Penn State Brandywine invites applications for the position of Associate Professor (tenure or tenure-track) of Education (contract 36 weeks). Start August 2010, or as negotiated.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to manage all program operations, including maintaining active relationships with teachers and administrators in the field with particular emphasis in the Philadelphia metro area, supporting recruiting efforts for the program, managing school placements for students, supervising clinical field work, recruiting and advising students, maintaining a visible role in local educational administration organizations and associations, and planning and advocating for the growth of the elementary education program. As coordinating duties permit, teach undergraduate courses in Language, Literacy and/or Early Childhood Education, including children’s literature, reading and writing in pre-kindergarten to elementary school settings and other courses commensurate with expertise and experience. Publish in refereed journals. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Literacy, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field. The successful candidate must have full-time K-8 teaching experience, preferably in public schools, and hold current or prior teacher certification. A record of successful management/leadership at the department level or higher is recommended.

Evidence of  research and publication for the associate professor rank is expected. The award of tenure will be considered if the record of research and publications satisfies the standards for tenure at Penn State University. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Campus Information: Penn State Brandywine shares in the University’s international reputation for excellence in education, research, and service. Penn State Brandywine is a suburban campus located on 90 acres within the greater Philadelphia region. This small undergraduate campus serves approximately 1700 students in its baccalaureate degree programs: American Studies, Business Administration, Communications, Communication Arts and Sciences, Elementary Education, English, Human Development and Family Studies, Information Sciences and Technology, Letters Arts and Sciences, and Organizational Leadership. In addition, the campus offers the first two years of the University’s more than 160 academic majors. For more information about the campus, visit http://www.psu.edu/ur/cmpcoll.html.

Application: To apply submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Applications should be submitted as a Microsoft WORD or PDF file to ccsearch@psu.edu. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of references.

Inquiries: Dr. Paul J. deGategno Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Brandywine. E-mail: pjd15@psu.edu. Telephone: (610-892-1411).

Closing Date: Continues until a suitable candidate is found

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

The following adjunct faculty position is available at Penn State Brandywine:

CHNS 001 Elementary Chinese I (4 credits)
Adjunct position begins January 11^th, 2010. 

Course Description: Introductory study of Chinese language, with audio-lingual practice of Mandarin Chinese and attention to structure and the writing system. Saturdays: 12:00pm-3:30pm.

Applicant must hold an MA or PhD in Chinese pedagogy (applied linguistics) or Chinese literature, native or native-like fluency in English and Mandarin, proficient in traditional and simplified Chinese characters, and teaching experience at the college level in the US or Canada.

Submit a cover letter describing your experience, CV, and contact information for four references to Linda Hayden, Office of Academic Affairs, Penn State Brandywine. All applications should be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word or PDF file to LMT1@psu.edu.

Closing Date: Continues until a suitable candidate is found

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Penn State grad John Swayne III (not John Wayne!) will explore his family’s long history in the mushroom industry. It all began with his grandfather, John Swayne, Sr., who, according to the New York Times, “started the nation’s mushroom business” with the founding of J.B. Swayne and Sons, Inc. in Kennett Square in 1900.

Swayne will share how this family-run venture went from a small local business to a multi-million dollar corporation in the Tomezsko Classroom Building, room 103 at 6 p.m. The event is part of the campus business department's Leadership Lecture Series. For more information, contact Helene Bludman at 610-892-1254.

All events will be held rain or shine!

Get to Know Us Program
for High School Students and Parents
9:45 a.m. - registration
10:00 a.m.-12 noon - program

Fall Festival - Campus lawn
12 noon-3 p.m.

5K Campus Run/Walk
9:30 a.m. registration (near Commons Building)
10:30 a.m. start
Free!

Get excited folks. The campus' annual fall festival, Penn State Day, is getting a face-lift.

From noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, the carnival-themed, FREE event will feature a 5K "Fun Run/Walk" around the campus (9:30 a.m. registration), a Blue & White Baseball game (1:00 p.m.), a THON flea market, literacy activities where kids can make bookmarks and listen to book readings, and of course, we're keeping our old traditions, too. Find out whose the best dressed Penn Stater, watch your tots race to the finish line in the Toddler Trot, make funny t-shirts, get cheesy in the photo booth, jam out to live music, and munch on the much-loved grilled stickies and other yummy fall-flavored foods.

And for you high schoolers thinking about coming to Penn State Brandywine, we have a morning program (from 10 a.m. to noon) designed just for you! Hear direct from our admissions staff what it takes to get accepted, explore the many opportunities for students on campus, take part in an application workshop so you know just what to do when it's time to apply, and get a tour of the campus through the eyes of our students.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome!

Register online for the 10:00 a.m. admissions program or call 610-892-1200 for more information.

Register for the Diaper Derby, Toddler Trot, Pie-Eating Contest, and Best Dressed Penn Stater Contest.

(Both events will be held rain or shine.)

Comparing the thousands of colleges and universities across the country can be a little overwhelming. To help with the search process, Penn State Brandywine will host the Pennsylvania Association of College Admissions Counselors’ (PACAC) Delaware County Regional College Fair for interested high school students to meet face-to-face with dozens of schools.

Approximately 130 colleges and universities from across the country will be on-hand to give information and answer questions in the Commons/Athletic Center during the PACAC fair on Thursday, October 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The fair, which is organized by the campus along with guidance counselors from area high schools, is free and open to all local high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. No pre-registration is necessary. For more information, call 610-892-1200.

Penn State Brandywine, located on Route 352, in Middletown Township, 1.5 miles north of the Granite Run Mall, offers baccalaureate degrees, honors and civic engagement programs, undergraduate research opportunities in collaboration with award-winning faculty, international study, varsity sports, and a variety of clubs and organizations.

View a list of participating colleges and universities.

Directions to the campus

The campus Green/Sustainability Committee is asking everyone on campus to GO GREEN in celebration of Global Climate Week.  The UN General Assembly is having a climate summit on Tuesday, September 22, and is urging the international community to show their support for a global agreement to combat climate change.  At Penn State Brandywine, we will wear green to be a part of the international community recognizing Global Climate Week http://www.sealthedeal2009.org/.  Show off your green on Tuesday!  Questions?  Please contact Dr. Guertin uxg3@psu.edu.

As many in the medical community have predicted, the H1N1 flu is spreading throughout our area and will continue to do so this fall. In order to keep you updated, we will be sending periodic announcements with updated information as necessary.

We should continue to be proactive about minimizing the potential for contracting the flu. Avoid sharing pens and pencils, phones, keyboards, etc. Have extra pens on hand that students or others can keep after using. If you are in a situation where you need students' ID numbers or credit card information, ask them to read the numbers to you instead of handling the cards. And in addition to washing hands frequently and thoroughly, remember to use hand sanitizer after touching common door handles, water coolers, etc.

But if you should come down with the flu, the recommended strategy is to simply stay home and get well (that goes for employees as well as students). It's our hope that everyone will heed this advice and help mitigate the spread of the flu.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE THE FLU

The flu is a serious respiratory infection that affects millions of people each year and spreads easily through the respiratory droplets of an infected person.  Symptoms of seasonal and the new H1N1 flu are similar and impossible to distinguish based on symptoms.  Although recovery may take several days, most people recover from the flu (including H1N1 flu) with rest and proper self-care strategies.

What are flu symptoms?

Fever (usually 100 degrees or greater) and cough and/or sore throat
Other symptoms may include:  body aches, chills, mild headache, runny nose and/or nasal congestion, and occasionally vomiting or diarrhea.

Seek medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu-like symptoms that improve, then return with fever and a more severe cough
Severe headache or neck stiffness
Difficulty swallowing fluids

What should I do if I’ve been diagnosed with the flu or have influenza-like symptoms?

People who are pregnant, have a chronic medical condition (such as asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, or heart disease), or are immuno-compromised, are at greater risk for developing severe illness from the flu. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with while ill, have these conditions, contact a healthcare provider as soon as possible.

Go home to recuperate. You may return once you have recovered and are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.

Isolate yourself at home until 24 hours after fever has cleared without the use of fever-reducing medications. If you live with someone, you may need to wear a mask to prevent the spread of your illness.

Let someone know that you are sick.  Ask a friend to check on you daily while you’re not feeling well.

Cover all coughs and sneezes with a disposable tissue and discard immediately into a trash can.

Wash hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer—especially after coughing, sneezing, or wiping your nose.

Increase your fluid intake.

Have personal care items available such as hand sanitizer, tissues, over-the-counter medicines to treat flu symptoms, a thermometer, and fluids. It takes about a week to recover from the flu so make sure you have enough supplies available for this time period.

Treatment

Take over-the-counter medications as needed for relief of symptoms.

For additional information, please visit:
University Health Services
www.sa.psu.edu/uhs
Flu.psu.edu
Centers for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm
www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/index.htm

Sophomore Matt Bachman, a civil engineering major at Penn State Brandywine, found he has a talent he never imagined: writing. How did he find out? Associate Professor of Linguistics and English Myra Goldschmidt sent Bachman an e-mail announcing he was published in University Park's annual journal, Best of Freshman Writing, Volume 14.
"I was surprised but really happy when I got the e-mail," Bachman, of Newark, Del., said of his essay titled, "The United States' Failure to Sign the Rights of the Child" making the cut. "I always liked writing and I hear a lot of engineers struggle with it so we'll see how that works out for me."

On choosing such an important and serious topic, Bachman, an honors student, said he had never heard of the United Nations' treaty his essay was based on until he was asked to research it for a one-credit library studies course required for all honors students. When asked to write an essay for Goldschmidt's English course, Bachman decided to revisit the topic, not realizing so many people would find his thoughts so compelling.

"Matt Bachman is one of the strongest writers I have ever taught," Goldschmidt said. "I submitted his essay because of his sophisticated insight into an important global issue -- the rights of the child -- and because of his strong presentation of both sides of this issue. Through his writing, Matt serves as a role model to other students, raising awareness about the Rights of the Child [Treaty] and showing that one person can make a difference."
 
Each year, English professors from Penn State's 19 campuses are on the lookout for exceptional essays from their freshman English classes they deem worthy of publication. At the end of the academic year the best of the best are submitted to the journal's editorial board, which decides which essays will make it to publication. The journal is often used as a classroom textbook in many English classes at Penn State; the essays serve as writing models for students in the freshman courses.

When it comes to outreach and service learning, Penn State Brandywine is proud to be a campus that values and supports those initiatives. And now, with the arrival of Amanda Moser, the campus will have a full-time staff person dedicated to coordinating and strengthening existing programs, as well as launching new ones.

Moser, a 2009 graduate of Susquehanna University, is the campus’ first-ever AmeriCorps Pennsylvania Campus Compact (PACC) VISTA, and will be working full-time on our campus for a full calendar year.

The PACC*VISTA program “seeks to develop and support community service, service-learning, and civic engagement programs at higher education institutions by placing AmeriCorps VISTA members at colleges and universities across Pennsylvania,” according to its Web site.

PACC*VISTA members create connections between the campus and community through projects involving tutoring, mentoring, and strengthening volunteerism. Among their duties are volunteer recruitment, training, and consulting with campus and community stakeholders to identify and address critical community needs. Currently, there are 25 PACC*VISTA members placed at campuses across Pennsylvania.

Moser, who began working with the campus Aug. 15, will help organize campus efforts to alleviate poverty through programs designed to educate and improve literacy. The goal is to build lasting relationships between the campus and several low-income communities— Upper Darby, Chester, and Overbrook—through a variety of literacy initiatives.

Prior to her arrival on campus, Moser spent a week in Philadelphia over the summer in training with other PACC*VISTAs. There will be additional training workshops throughout the year.

Although she's new to our campus, Moser is not new to community engagement. When she was in seventh grade, she joined the service club at Garnet Valley Middle School(her school), participating in a recycling program, volunteering at the Special Olympics, and working with visually impaired adults at the Overbrook School for the Blind.

Moser continued volunteering throughout high school, and while in college, was the Scholar in Service to Pennsylvania with the Center for Civic Engagement at Susquehanna. This position involved working with WomenSpeak, the Disaster Response Team, and Susquehanna Valley Women in Transition. “Susquehanna gave me many opportunities to participate in community service,” she said. “As a VISTA with Penn State Brandywine, I will be able to use the skills I have acquired to work with the campus and community members to implement sustainable literacy programs.”

During her year with the campus, Moser hopes to engage as many people as possible, across the campus and across the curriculum. “I’d like to take community service to another level and find ways to keep it viable and sustainable,” she said.

Moser is still getting acclimated to the campus and her new position, but so far everything has been going smoothly. “Everyone has been very welcoming,” she said. “I am encouraged to find that so many people share my enthusiasm. It’s great that so many faculty are interested in finding ways to incorporate these initiatives into their curricula.”

Because of a printer design flaw, Penn State photo id cards printed at Penn State Brandywine between June 24 and July 31, 2009 are faulty. They cannot be read in many card printers. This flaw will prohibit students from borrowing library books, as well as admission to certain venues at University Park and other campuses.  If you received your card between June 24 and July 31 of this year, please stop by the library as soon as possible to get your replacement card. Save yourself a hassle, stop by the library today!

Eligible Penn State students will receive Pennsylvania state grant money, despite a notice from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) that grant money would not be available to all Pennsylvania schools in time for fall semester disbursements because of the state budget impasse.

PHEAA had sent notifications to students informing them of this and posted messaging on their Student Portal Account Access page as follows:

“PHEAA is unable to finalize and disburse State Grants for the 2009-10 academic year until the state budget has been finalized. Once the final budget is approved, you will be notified via e-mail and your final state grant award will be displayed in Account Access."

However, Penn State WILL disburse the PHEAA State Grant to eligible students so that they will not be impacted by this situation. Penn State's PHEAA Grant budget will operate "in the red" until PHEAA does release the grant money to schools.

For more information contact Marianne Hellerman at 610-892-1261.

After pursuing a career in athletic training, Fletcher decided he wanted to be a physician assistant, but needed the prerequisites required for medical school. Thanks to his successful completion of Penn State Brandywine’s Accelerated Postbaccalaureate Medical Sciences Certificate program, Fletcher is on his way there. He will begin the Hahnemann physician assistant master’s program within Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions this fall.

(Brian Fletcher, of Coatesville, experiments in the lab at Penn State Brandywine where he earned the credits he needed to enroll in medical school through the campus’ one-year Accelerated Postbaccalaureate Medical Sciences Certificate program.)

The Postbaccalaureate Medical Sciences Certificate program is a fast-track, one-year program specifically designed to help college graduates prepare for admission to allied health, dentistry, optometry, or other medically-related schools.

Information sessions about the program are held periodically on campus offering an overview of the program and a chance to meet some of the Penn State faculty who teach the courses and interact with other potential participants in the program. The next session is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, from 7 to 8 p.m.  in the campus’ Commons/Athletic Center.

"If you want to get to where you want to go, this program will take you there," Fletcher said. "This program helped me get into physician assistant school and that was my goal."

For more information about the Postbaccalaureate program, registration, or the application process, contact Sue Currie at 610-892-1310 or SEC7@PSU.EDU or Linda Flick at LCF6@psu.edu.

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On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m., you won’t be seeing double, although it might sound that way! David Lipson and David Lipson (no relation!) will share the stage as they discuss their personal leadership styles and the trajectory of their business successes. Lipson and Lipson will share their stories of business successes and mistakes, and what characteristics make good leaders, at the first in a series of lectures taking place at Penn State Brandywine this fall.

David Lipson, ’65 Lib, is one of Penn State Brandywine’s most generous benefactors. He is a member of Penn State’s Laurel Circle, Mount Nittany Society, President’s Club, and Nittany Lion Club. He is a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association, and this year is being honored by the University as an Alumni Fellow.

His association with Penn State Brandywine began when he was employed by Digital Equipment Company and took on the campus as his client. It didn’t take long before he was asked to join the Advisory Board, on which he served for several years as a member and also chairperson. He currently serves as co-chair of the campus’ Capital Campaign Committee.

Lipson has enjoyed nearly four decades of success in the information technology arena. During his career, he has held sales, marketing, and executive management positions at IBM, Dun and Bradstreet Computer Services, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Sungard. He was founder, CEO, and chairman of Integrated Systems Consulting Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISCG), which merged with First Consulting Group, Inc. Currently, he is chairman of Moda Technology Partners and Vita Food Products.

He was the recipient of the Ernst & Young, LLP, 1996 Greater Philadelphia Entrepreneur of the Year Award and was named CEO of the Year in 1997 by the Eastern Technology Council. The firm he co-founded, Moda Technology Partners, won the Technology Council’s 2008 Start-Up of the Year Award. While he is grateful for this recognition of his business achievements, his proudest accomplishment took place at the first Penn State Fantasy Football Camp in 2006, when he became the oldest “player” ever to make a tackle in Beaver Stadium, at the age of 62.

David H. Lipson, Jr., ’78 Com, is president of Metro Corp., a publishing company whose signature titles include Philadelphia Magazine and Boston Magazine.

Lipson has been associated with the corporation in various capacities for more than 30 years. He began his career in advertising at Boston Magazine, and worked his way to Philadelphia after a stint in New York with Metro Magazines, the national sales organization that was also a part of Metro Corp., and Manhattan, Inc. magazine. He forged the move to a relationship marketing approach to advertising sales where innovative marketing programs are developed around advertisers’ needs. 

In addition to Philadelphia Magazine and Boston Magazine, Metro Corp. also publishes wedding and home magazines for both cities, as well as New England Travel and Wine and Spirits Quarterly. 

With a mission to both enhance the lives of readers who live in the communities that the publications serve and help advertiser and sponsor companies reach the luxury high-end market, Metro Corp. has launched such renowned programs as the Philadelphia Wine Festival, Philly Cooks!, Design Home, the annual Best of Philly Event, as well as initiating the involvement of the publications in numerous sponsorships across their readership regions.

Continuing a three-generation family legacy at the helm of Philadelphia Magazine and Metro Corp., Lipson has spearheaded the growth of both the latter and Boston Magazine in consistent newsstand and subscription sales, and as consistent national editorial award-winners.

Involved with numerous community organizations, Lipson is a member of the Corporate Leadership Council at the Philadelphia Zoo, Boy Scouts of America, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. He is a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association and was honored in 2008 as an Alumni Fellow.

The Leadership Speakers Series is presented by the Penn State Brandywine Business Department and is open to the public. The series will take place in the Tomezsko Building, Room 103. For further information, please contact Kathi Clayton, Advisory Board president, entrepreneur, and adjunct faculty member at kkc11@psu.edu.

We offer more than 40 evening and Saturday courses this fall. Check out a list of available courses below, or contact the Registrar’s Office at 610-892-1400 for more information. For more detailed course descriptions, please visit http://soc.our.psu.edu.

The curriculum, taught by award-winning Penn State faculty, includes lessons on technical writing, creating proposals, reports, and presentations common in business, government, and industry. It will also focus on Web-based writing, including the analysis and composition of informative, persuasive, and creative Web texts.

The certificate program, which is offered on nights and weekends in addition to the traditional day-time classes that begin with the fall semester on August 24, is designed to benefit both individual learners who want a step up in their professional life, as well as organizations looking to better their employees. For individuals, the program will help improve written communication skills for greater “marketability” in the workforce and on résumés, and help build expertise for those who intend to write or publish as part of their professional credentials or marketing efforts. The program will also act as a door-opener to careers in the writing professions.

As for the benefits this program will bring to an entire organization, it is intended to improve internal organizational efficiency and support the vision and mission of the organization through advanced communication skills, both of which are known to support employee retention.

Required courses include Rhetoric and Composition, Effective Writing: Business Writing, Writing for the Web, Effective Writing: Technical Writing, Advanced Business Writing, and Business or Technical Writing Practicum.

For more information on the Business and Professional Writing Certificate, please contact Alan Zawacki at raz1@psu.edu or 610-892-1306.

The campus’ annual Grill and Chill, held annually for prospective and current students and their families, will include a barbeque, a chance to “build-a-lion,” live music from the innovative Indie rock duo Sirsy, information on Penn State, campus life, and financial aid to name a few, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the campus lawn. An outdoor screening of the wildly popular movie “Paul Blart Mall Cop” begins at dusk. Grill and Chill is free and sponsored by the Student Affairs Office. 

International Charm showcases an exceptional collection of unique jewelry inspired by Jones’ Schreyer Honors thesis studies and recent travels to Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. Also featured are the latest Studio47West collections influenced by the European Renaissance and Ancient Mesopotamia and Mesoamerican cultures. For additional information, visit the official Studio47West Web site at www.studio47west.com. 

A senior business major, Jones was the first recipient of the inaugural Undergraduate Student Research Award and Scholarship last spring. She was honored for “completing serious, high-quality research requiring critical thinking, analysis, and creativity.”

Currently a payroll employee at Catholic Social Services in her hometown of Philadelphia, Morales-Flores said she would like to eventually find a job related to her degree but is participating in the walk in part to fulfill her innate desire to help people.

But there is a far more personal reason for Morales-Flores’ participation in the walk; one that hits too close to home for her and her two teammates—Lily Ann Serrano (pictured far left) and Aimee Leon (pictured far right). Team leader Leon encouraged the women to walk after losing a young friend, Melody Chaden, to breast cancer on May 28 at the age of 32 after an eight-year battle with the illness. After hearing about Melody’s death and learning about the walk, decided, “I want to be part of that, too.”

“It makes me feel good as a woman to be doing this walk since 99 percent of the people who get breast cancer are women, and it’s the leading cause of cancer death among Latina women,” she said. As a woman of Puerto Rican descent, she felt it was increasingly important to do her part. “I am doing something positive for myself and for women.”

Morales-Flores has already raised $1,738 toward the team’s goal of $14,000 through donations and fundraising events. The team, named “The Pink Bees,” has raised more than $9,000 toward that goal already, including $1,000 raised at a spaghetti dinner they hosted in April. And their hard work doesn’t stop there. The three women are in week 16 of 24 weeks of training, which includes walking four miles per day. “It’s good for the heart and the environment,” she said. “And I’ve lost 13 pounds already!”

According to the Philadelphia Breast Cancer 3-Day’s official Web site, all walkers will spend the night “at camp,” where they will be given hot meals, shower facilities, two-person tents to sleep in, and entertainment to help them wind down.

For more information about the walk, visit http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage or to help Morales-Flores and her teammates reach their goal, visit www.the3day.org/goto/demaris.

Born with talent made for the big leagues, Tom Calvecchio has much to share as the new head coach of the Penn State Brandywine varsity baseball team. "Coach Cal," as he became known to the players in his role as assistant coach last season, joined the Penn State Brandywine baseball staff several years after playing one semester at the campus in fall 2001.

Coach Calvecchio moved on to the baseball team at Lock Haven University, where he was an Academic All-American and a three-time PSAC West Scholar Athlete. The 6’ 6” “southpaw” was invited to try out for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves. But instead of a life traveling with the pros, Coach Calvecchio is changing lives in his own community as a special education teacher at Avon Grove High School, as manager of the Concord Canes in the Main Line Senior American Legion League, and through actively volunteering in youth baseball. Needless to say, Coach Calvecchio brings a wealth of pitching and general baseball expertise to the Brandywine Lions.

“I look forward to building lasting relationships with my players while teaching them life lessons in addition to the great game of baseball,” he said. “My vision is to work with the athletic department at Brandywine to move our baseball program forward and to compete for a PSUAC title.”

Coach Calvecchio, of Boothwyn, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in special education and a minor in English from Lock Haven in 2005. He went on to receive a master’s degree in education, with certification in principal k-12, special education supervision, and curriculum and instruction, from St. Joseph’s University in 2009.

Coach Calvecchio enters the new season as head coach, effective August 1.

Mary Boyd, dean of arts and sciences, University of San Diego, and co-editor of the new book said, “Broadening participation in undergraduate research is about maximizing potential--the potential of students, research, and institutions--and expanding our understanding of the world. By fostering excellence, high-quality programs across the country are enhancing the lives of students, the direction of their scholarship, and its impact on their disciplines and institutions.”

Visit the links below to check out our new Facebook page (you don’t have to have an account to see us) and Twitter profile. Get updates on campus news and events right on the Web. And don’t forget to sign up for our monthly electronic newsletter, Lion Bytes.

Junior Jonathan Hartline, information sciences and technology, of Parkside; sophomore John Formento, business, of Oaks; and junior Christopher Collins, American studies, of Philadelphia, join five other students on the Brandywine campus who are also part of this prestigious University-wide group.

The Schreyer Honors Program offers a comprehensive set of courses for students of exceptional ability in all majors. Each year, the Schreyer Honors College offers more than 220 honors courses, most often comprised of 25 students or fewer and taught by selected members of the faculty. Scholars can satisfy honors credit requirements through independent research, upper-level or graduate courses, and “honors options” for regular courses. Admission to the Schreyer Honors College is through application only.

Students have the opportunity to participate in the Schreyer Honors College during their first two years at the Brandywine campus before transferring to the University Park campus to complete a degree, if necessary. Students may also remain at the Brandywine campus and finish one of the campus majors as a Schreyer Scholar. The honors courses at the campus are smaller in size and open only to students in the Schreyer or Jane E. Cooper programs.

In addition to the three current Brandywine students admitted to the program, three students who will attend University Park this fall after two years at the Brandywine campus were also accepted: Jackie Glace, education, of Springfield; Dan Sprik, actuarial science, of Media; and Paola Pedraza-Rivera, liberal arts, of Media. 

You will recognize this phrase from the beginning of the preamble to the Constitution of the United States:

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

Everyone is asked to take a photo that reflects what the theme We The People means to them. Who are "the people"? Are "the people" the same as the people from the time the Constitution was written? Who are the people of America?

Submit your photo in flickr for a cross-campus collaborative project for CONSTITUTION DAY.

Photos may be taken anytime between January 1 and September 17, 2009.

Upload deadline: September 17, 2009

Click here for more information and instructions on how to upload your photos.

Junior Ted Seiler, a graduate of Marple Newtown High School, was recognized as an Academic All-Conference player and received All-Conference Honors for baseball. Seiler, of Broomall, was one of the campus’ three captains who led the baseball team to the conference finals for the fourth time in five years.

(Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Sophia Wisniewska presents the All-Conference Team Award to junior baseball player Ted Seiler, of Broomall.)

Sophomore Corey Hepfer, a graduate of Springfield High School, was recognized as an Academic All-Conference player and received Honorable Mention All-Conference Honors for baseball. Hepfer, of Springfield, was one of the team’s top pitchers and helped Seiler and the rest of his team advance to the conference finals.

(Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Sophia Wisniewska presents the Honorable Mention All-Conference Honors Award for baseball to sophomore Corey Hepfer, of Springfield.)

Senior Deana Gineitis, a graduate of Unionville High School, was recognized for her exceptional basketball career as a Lady Lion. Gineitis, of Chadds Ford, was a four-year starter, All-Conference player, team co-captain, and finished her career with 1,043 points. She joined a select group of Penn State Brandywine basketball players who have achieved the 1,000-point milestone.

(Penn State Brandywine women’s basketball head coach Larry Johnson presents the 1,000-point trophy to Senior Deana Gineitis, of Chadds Ford.)

Junior Gina Impagliazzo, a graduate of Neumann-Goretti High School, received the James King Outstanding Athlete Memorial Award, the highest athletic honor given by Penn State Brandywine. The award is annually presented to a student athlete who has demonstrated educational excellence, athletic prowess, and leadership on and off the field. Impagliazzo, of Philadelphia, also received Academic All-Conference Honors and was All-Conference Honorable Mention in women’s volleyball.

(Campus alumna Megan Russo, of Lansdowne, the 2008 James King Outstanding Athlete Memorial Award recipient, presents the same honor to this year’s winner, junior Gina Impagliazzo, of Philadelphia.)

Penn State Brandywine has a 41-year tradition of intercollegiate athletics. Baseball, soccer, women’s volleyball, women’s basketball, men’s basketball, tennis, and ice hockey teams compete against local colleges and members of the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC). Brandywine teams routinely travel to University Park to participate in conference playoffs.

Dr. Laura Guertin is known to many on the Penn State Brandywine campus for her dedication to community service and the enrichment of the campus and its students. As the campus’ associate professor of earth sciences and coordinator for the Jane E. Cooper Honors Program, the Campus Schreyer Honors College and the Environmental Inquiry Minor, it is only fitting that Guertin should be recognized nationally for her unparalleled dedication to her field as the Geological Society of America’s 2009 recipient of the Donald and Carolyn Biggs Earth Science Teaching Award. 

The award was created to recognize and reward the efforts and accomplishments of exceptional college teachers early in their academic careers. The Biggs Award, which recognizes innovative and effective teaching of earth science among early career faculty, is the Geoscience Education Division’s Named Award. Earth science instructors and faculty from all academic institutions engaged in undergraduate education, who have been teaching full-time for 10 years or less are eligible.

An award of $750 is made possible as a result of support from the Donald and Carolyn Biggs Fund, the GSA Geoscience Education Division, and GSA's Education and Outreach Programs.
Guertin will receive the award at the Geological Society of America’s annual meeting in Portland, Ore., October 17 through 21. She is the first person from the entire Penn State system to earn this national recognition.

Arnold Markley is promoted to the rank of Professor of English in the University College.

Kimberly Blockett is promoted to Associate Professor of English and awarded tenure in the University College.

David Macauley is promoted to Associate Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies and awarded tenure in the University College.

Patricia Hillen is promoted to Senior Instructor of English in the University College.

Please join us in congratulating each of these exceptional professors for their consistent devotion to teaching, research, and service.

While many girls are continuing math and science coursework throughout high school and winning awards, few choose math or science majors in college. At the Career Day, women who are role models in engineering, research science, or veterinary medicine, among others, provide workshops, problem-solving sessions, and panel discussions to help girls understand how math and science are used in their professions and realize their own potential and career options.

For more information, contact Linda Flick at lcf6@psu.edu or 610-892-1415 or Pat VanLeuvan at pav2@psu.edu or 610-892-1462.

The Penn State Brandywine gymnasium echoed with the roar of “WE ARE … PENN STATE!” as 93 graduates belted their pride as the newest members of one of the largest alumni networks in the country on May 16.

Among them was 72-year-old Lillian Vecchio, who graduated with a degree in American Studies. A former Radio City Music Hall Rockette, Vecchio fulfilled a life-long dream as she received her diploma.

The graduates represented varying age groups and backgrounds, but that day, each new Penn State alum walked with one thing in mind: the future. And this year’s commencement speaker, Joanne Finegan, took pleasure in sending them off to begin that future with pride and hope. During an inspiring speech, Finegan, a Penn State alumnus and member of the campus Advisory Board, shared her experiences as a rehabilitation and long-term care provider for people with acquired brain injury at ReMed Recovery Care Center to illustrate how the new graduates, like some of her patients, overcame adversity to sit proudly in their Penn State blue caps and gowns.

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Team members (left to  right): Gregg  Nestel, Purnik Amin, Thuan Nguyen, Daniel Larson, Thomas Devine,
Titos Gosalvez, Associate Professor of Engineering Ivan Esparragoza, Thomas Coburn, Daniel Spanier. (Not in the picture,Cynthia Quispe.)

Engineering students put the final touches on their machine.

The deadline for nominations for the Award is March 20, 2009.  The award committee encourages faculty and students to plan their application.  Application materials should be e-mailed directly to the Chair of Committee Dr. Raed Elaydi at rse13@psu.edu.

Faculty Undergraduate Research Award

Recognizing that undergraduate research exposes students to detailed involvement in their field, builds leadership, and promotes excellence, Penn State Brandywine will be recognizing one outstanding faculty member for their involvement with undergraduate research over the past year and a half. This inaugural monetary award will be presented at the Spring Recognition Dinner on April 15, and will be given annually based on an endowment for such purpose.

Full-time faculty who have published or presented their work with undergraduates since January, 2008 are welcome to apply. Award candidates will have established an outstanding record of research as shown by: (a) obtaining funding that includes student participation, (b) publishing, (c) presenting their work with undergraduate coauthors. Additionally, they will have shown evidence of reaching out to diverse populations and bringing research type activities into the classroom. Faculty winning this award will stand out as role models and leaders at Penn State Brandywine.

Student Undergraduate Research Award

Recognizing that undergraduate research exposes students to detailed involvement in their field, builds leadership, and promotes excellence, Penn State Brandywine will be recognizing one outstanding student for their undergraduate research completed over the past year and a half. This inaugural monetary award will be presented at the Spring Recognition Dinner on April 15, and will be given annually based on an endowment for such purpose.

 All students who have published or presented research originating at Brandywine are welcome to apply. Qualified candidates will be current Penn State University students or have graduated no earlier than December 2008. These students will have presented their work at conferences or published their work individually or as a coauthor since January, 2008.