Events

Tues., Dec. 1, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: Tech Update, Foster Auditorium. Agenda:

  • Ryan Wetzel from ETS will be discussing the 3D printing lab, the Innovation Lab in the Knowledge Commons and LittleBits.
  • Karen Estlund will discuss Two-Factor Authentication(2FA).
  • Binky Lush will provide the latest Drupal Update.
  • Ryan Johnson will be providing information on the new EDUROAM Wireless Available at Penn State and various Universities and how to connect.

Wed., December 2, 5:30–6:30 p.m.: Identity Theft, Protecting Yourself, Mann Assembly Room, Paterno Library. Identity theft can compromise your personal and financial records and disrupt your life, and it can take years to restore your good name and financial reputation. In this workshop, Penn State’s Financial Literacy Manager, Daad Rizk will help you learn how to protect yourself and what to do if identity theft happens to you.

farminginperu

Farming in Peru —  Dan Tobin

Thurs., Dec. 3, noon: New Markets, Old Ways: Value Chains and Native Potatoes in the Peruvian Highlands, presented by Dan Tobin, Foster Aud. and MediaSite Live.  In the Peruvian highlands, smallholding farmers conserve thousands of varieties of native potatoes using traditional methods and indigenous knowledge. This seminar will present a case study that investigated how new market opportunities influence production.

Tues., Dec. 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Penn State Press Annual Book Sale, Kern Building Lobby. 30% off all titles!  Also open to the public. See blog post for details.

Dr. Marcus Whitehurst

Dr. Marcus Whitehurst

Thurs., Dec 10, 2-3 p.m.: Dean’s Diversity Forum, presented by Marcus A. Whitehurst, vice provost for Educational Equity, Foster Auditorium and Media Site Live. Whitehurst, who has nearly 20 years of experience in educational leadership, was appointed Penn State’s vice provost for Educational Equity on Sept. 1, after holding the position in an interim capacity for more than a year. The vice provost for the Office of Educational Equity oversees 13 units with 75 staff members, in addition to working collaboratively with a number of offices both within and outside the University. That includes overseeing the Office of Disability Services, the Equal Opportunity Planning Committee, the Multicultural Resource Center, the Office of Veterans Programs, and a number of student support services and programs.

Sun., Dec. 13 through Tues., Dec. 15, 3–8 p.m.: DeStress Fest. Volunteers needed for some shifts. Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4cada929a13-destress

Mon., Dec. 21, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Cookies Around the World, Mann Assembly Room. Do you have a favorite cookie recipe to share? Would you like to sample some traditional cookies made by your colleagues? Join the Diversity Committee for this tasty pre-holiday event with a global theme. It will be held over lunch, so bring your lunch too. Sign up information coming after Thanksgiving: stay tuned!

Save the date:
Discovery Day will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 this year. If you would like to be a part of this year’s committee please contact Ann Snowman, ams32@psu.edu