The start of Fall 2010 also brought the reopening of the main entrance to Kelly Library. During the summer, the work to replace the walkway into the library required students, faculty, and staff to use the lower entrance exclusively. The new entrance includes new railings lining the sidewalk and a power assist door.
These improvements will make the library more accessible and welcoming for all library visitors.
The former Housing and Food Services Building at Penn State Greater Allegheny received a new name and function: the Fitness and Cultural Center. The fitness center side was completed in 2005 but was closed for a short time as the building received its next phase of renovation on the cultural center side to the tune of $1.75 million.
With funding from the Heinz Endowments of Pittsburgh, Penn State Greater Allegheny Continuing Education presented technology education classes for area school teachers. This was the second year classes were being offered. "Technology in the Classroom: Best Practices for the Classroom Teacher Series II" was held in early August 2010. The first training session was offered to elementary teachers and the second session was offered to secondary teachers. Both of these sessions were ACT 48 approved programs.
Incoming freshman will have an opportunity to hone their academic skills in engineering, mathematics, English composition, and physics. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program began at Penn State Greater Allegheny on July 6, and runs through July 30. Twenty-four openings were available to students who applied to the program by submitting essays about their academic and career goals and describing how participation in the program will benefit them. During the four-week session, students stay on campus to experience firsthand th
The faculty and staff will welcome first-year students and their families at the annual Academic Convocation on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. The convocation celebrates the campus' long and committed partnership with the Pittsburgh region. Since its beginning at the current location in 1957, Penn State Greater Allegheny campus continues to play a dynamic role in the Greater Pittsburgh area, bringing the resources of a nationally prominent university to students of all ages.
Kids' College at Penn State Greater Allegheny offers a variety of exciting summer educational activities for students in grades four to eight. Camps began on July 12 and run through July 23.
Former Penn State Greater Allegheny student, Mike Jackson of Moon, PA, has signed a pro contract with the Florence Freedom of the Frontier League. During Jackson's senior season he was named to the PSUAC's 1st Team and 1st team USCAA All-American. He was 8-1 on the mound striking out 64 in 58 IP, with a 2.02 ERA. The Florence Freedom is a member of the 12 team Independent Frontier League. The league is composed of teams from Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Pennsylvania.
Chancellor Curtiss E. Porter, Ph.D., conferred degrees on 35 students at Penn State Greater Allegheny's spring commencement on Saturday, May 15, in the Wunderley Gymnasium. Diplomas were awarded in a number of areas, including organizational leadership, political science, business, communications, applied psychology, and information sciences and technology.
The President and Chief Executive Officer of The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, Esther L. Bush was the keynote speaker.
There is increasing awareness that our everyday decisions have an impact on the environment and on people. This impact is often unseen and its cost (or benefit) unknown. News about electronic waste ending up in developing countries or the impact on drinking water from gas exploration makes us aware that our decisions impact people's health and not just the environment. How can we improve people's lives while at the same time protecting resources?