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Mathematics Professor and Student Collaborate on Publication

Penn State McKeesport Professor of Mathematics, Zhibo Chen, and his former student, Tian Liang, have coauthored an article that has been accepted by the College Mathematics Journal. The article, "Converse of Viviani's Theorem, " is scheduled for November, 2006 publication.

Fall 2006 New Student Orientation

Orientation 2006 for new first-year students began on September 3, 2006, and consisted of a full week of fun activities and informative workshops. Students and their families learned about the many resources available on campus, and had the opportunity to meet the faculty, staff, and students of Penn State McKeesport. 

Campus Raises More Than $430,000 in Gifts in 2005-06

Thanks to the support of generous alumni and friends, Penn State McKeesport raised $430,894 in gifts during the 2005-06 fiscal year, which ended on June 30. Donors contributed $148,271 for scholarship support, $167,916 for outreach programs and special projects, $95,092 for buildings and equipment, and $19,615 in general support.

Jazz Greats Warren Vache and Joe Negri to Perform at Scholarship Benefit

Renowned trumpet soloist Warren Vaché and Pittsburgh treasure Joe Negri will be the featured musicians at Penn State McKeesport's third annual All That's Jazz scholarship benefit on Saturday, November 4, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the campus' Student Community Center.  Proceeds will be added to the Penn State McKeesport Scholarship Fund.

Penn State McKeesport Alumni Society Scoops Ice Cream at International Village

The Penn State McKeesport Alumni Society will have a  Penn State Creamery Ice Cream booth at the City of McKeesport's International Village on August 15, 16, and 17, 2006. Alumni will be serving Creamery favorites, including Peachy Paterno, Butter Pecan and Death by Chocolate. Ye Olde College Diner Grilled Stickies will also be served a la mode. Half-gallons of ice cream will also be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Penn State McKeesport Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Radio Station Booth Named by Jay Weitzel

When the campus radio station in the old "BUB" went live on April 5, 1971, students tacked cardboard egg cartons to the walls to enhance acoustics, built and mixing console, bought a mike in a pawn shop, and scrounged tow cast-off turntables.  The booth was an old wooden desk piled with equipment.  While they may  have lacked sophisticated equipment, the entrepreneurial students running WPSM made up for it with ingenuity and technical know-how.

Pathways to Success Closing Achievement Gap

  Two school districts.Two local foundations.Two program models.One goal:  Close the achievement gap for elementary and middle school students struggling with math and reading. Penn State McKeesport Continuing Education (CE) is piloting the Pathways to Success program in the East Alleghenyand the WashingtonCountyAreaSchool Districts. Dr.

Summer Transfer Night and Adult Student Drop-in Scheduled

Penn State McKeesport will host two information programs for adult and prospective transfer students this summer. Prospective students who have previous undergraduate academic work can bring a copy of their transcripts and our admissions staff will perform an informal evaluation of the courses for transfer to Penn State. The fall semester begins on Tuesday, September 5, 2006. The two programs will take place: Tuesday, July 18, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

2006 Alumni Interest Survey

Dear Fellow Alum: Did you know that as a dues paying member of the Penn State Alumni Association (PSAA), you are automatically a member of the Penn State McKeesport Alumni Society and your have a voice in our future?