Connections - Summer 2011
Summer 2011 Issue
Note:
In addition to the articles published in this issue of Connections, you may view all recent news releases on the College of Education's News Release Web site.
Dean's Message
Supporting Research in the College of Education
College News
2011 Outstanding Faculty, Staff, and Students Honored by the College
Eight members of the College were recognized for their achievements at a May 4 reception.
Ehrenberg Inspiring Graduates
Cornell's Ronald Ehrenberg spoke of the importance of family and friends in his commencement address to College of Education graduates.
Rep. Glenn Thompson Visits Students in Erica Frankenberg's EDLDR Classroom
Thompson serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Three Summer Conferences Will Cover Various Education Topics
The Land Grant Conference, the Law and Education Institute, and the Autism Conference all will take place on the University Park campus.
ICIK Teams with American Indian Leadership Program for Spring Retreat
The Interinstitutional Consortium for Indigenous Knowledge and AILP brought ten distinguished speakers from across the country to University Park on April 15.
Garden of Delights
Faculty from the College led local elementary school children on a field trip to learn about nature at the Arboretum at Penn State.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
The annual College of Education Night at the State College Spikes will be July 22.
Faculty and Staff News
Brandon Hunt Named Fellow of the American Counseling Association
The honor recognizes ACA members for significant and unique contributions to the counseling profession.
reBUild Program Connects American and Ghanaian Students to Study Disease Outbreaks
The Center for Science and the Schools is a partner in a project that engages K-12 students in a worldwide health study.
LeTendre Appointed to Second Term as EPS Department Head
The reappointment extends LeTendre's leadership role through June 2014.
Five Faculty Members Receive Promotion and/or Tenure
The faculty will be honored at a dinner in the fall.
College of Education Pair Named Editors of Vocational Journal
Rose M. Baker and David L. Passmore will become co-editors of the International Journal of Vocational Education & Training on July 1, 2011.
Recent Staff Changes
Several personnel comings and goings have changed the face of the College's staff roster.
Congratulations Faculty and Students
Recent achievements of Juan Leon Jara Almonte, Daniel Salinas, Adrienne Hench, David Baker, Jim Herbert, Leticia Oseguera, Sue Rankin, and Peggy Van Meter.
Faculty Research
Review the latest faculty/staff presentations, publications, grants, and grant proposals.
Student News
Sara Stapleton Serves as Student Marshal for College's Spring 2011 Commencement
Stapleton, a secondary education, social studies option major with a perfect 4.0 GPA, led the procession of graduates at the May 16 ceremony.
Canadian Student Makes First Visit to Penn State to Receive Diploma
Lucy Phua earned a master's degree online and spent a week at Penn State for commencement.
Returning Adult Student Set to Graduate with Teaching Degree in August
Vickie Allen plans to complete her bachelor’s degree in elementary education this August.
Communications Professional Pursues Teaching Dream
Michele Moyer says it was her position as Penn State Dubois’ public information officer that sparked her interest to return to school to pursue a teaching career.
America Reads at Penn State Seeks Students for Work-Study Program
Federal work-study positions are currently available for Penn State students who are interested in having a positive influence on children.
Graduate Students Publish Eighth Volume of Higher Education in Review
This volume's articles were selected from the largest number of submissions that the journal has ever received.
Congratulations Students
Recent achievements of Rebecca Burns, Eric Lovik, Michael Gottfried, and members of the Student Pennsylvania State Education Association.
Student Research
Review the latest presentations delivered by graduate students.
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Writers: Sara LaJeunesse, Nancy Stiger, Hannah Chakan
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