Connections - Fall 2011
Fall 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
An Open Letter to the College of Education Faculty
College News
Longtime Penn State Supporter Gilmartin Makes $1 Million Gift to Scholarships in Education
Each year, more than 40 students will receive a John Gilmartin Trustee Scholarship.
Construction Begins on Krause Innovation Studio
Gay and Bill Krause, whose $6 million gift supports the project, are expected to participate in the Studio’s ribbon-cutting ceremony October 28.
Two New Faculty Members at University Park
Ed Fuller is an associate professor in the Educational Leadership program; Roy Clariana, professor of instructional systems, arrives at University Park from Penn State Great Valley.
Counselor Education Programs Reaccredited
The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) has reaccredited Penn State’s M.Ed. and Ph.D. programs.
2011–12 Humphrey Fellows Begin Their Academic Year at Penn State
Eleven international professionals are participating this year in the elite program.
Waterbury Lecture Scheduled for October 24
Sibel Erduran, internationally recognized scholar from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom,will speak about the inclusion of epistemic practices in science teachers' learning.
College Diversity Committee Focusing on Disability as Diversity
The focus of the theme is the values and assumptions involved in the various ways people think about the concepts of ability and disability.
College of Education Pairs with Downtown Children's Science Museum
Richard Duschl and Carla Zembal-Saul work with the new Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania.
New Videos Outline Unique Student Teaching Opportunities
The College of Education has recently produced videos describing unique student teaching opportunities for undergraduate students.
Faculty and Staff News
Two College of Education Faculty Members Receive Fulbright Awards for International Studies
Recent International Keynote/Plenary Presentations by Faculty Members
- Don Heller Gives Keynote Address in Korea at International Forum on Higher Education Finance
- Greg Kelly Delivers Plenary Address in France
- Beverly Lindsay Invited to Give Presentations in England
William Hartman Named Distinguished Fellow
Hartman was recognized in May at the National Education Finance Conference.
Counseling in a Calamity
JoLynn Carney and Richard Hazler helped provide crisis counseling to displaced victims of flooding in Minot, North Dakota.
K-12 Teachers Participate in Workshop on the Science of Climate Change
The weeklong workshop was co-sponsored by the Martinson Family Foundation and the Penn State Earth Space Science Partnership.
Apps for Education
Faculty members in the College of Education design better educational apps for kids.
Sadhna Agrawal Gives Cooking Lessons to Penn State’s Dining Chefs
Looking to expand its selection of ethnic menus, the University's food services staff called upon Agrawal to teach them how to prepare Indian recipes.
Staff Changes
Several changes in staff have taken place in the past three months.
Congratulations Faculty
Recent achievements of Rose Baker, Ali Carr-Chellman, Roy Clariana, KayLynn Hamilton, and Anne Whitney.
Faculty Research
Review the latest faculty/staff presentations, publications, grants, and grant proposals.
Student News
College of Education Students Selected for Presidential Program
Maggie Cardin, Marcy Herr, and Julia Kern will be among new members inducted into the academy, which was started by President Graham Spanier.
Annual Day on the Hill
Two students and a dean visit Capitol Hill to learn about federal education policy and to advocate for policy and funding that supports educator preparation.
Ghadah Al Morshedi Prepares for English Teaching Career in United Arab Emirates
Born and raised in the UAE, Al Morshedi is pursuing a duel Ph.D. in the College of Education.
Vickie Allen Serves as Summer 2011 Student Marshal
Allen is an elementary and kindergarten education major who decided to enter college as an adult learner.
Whiteout in the Classroom
Students in Keith Wilson's RHS 302 class donned their football white in advance of the game against Alabama.
Student Research
Review the latest papers delivered by graduate students.
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