ring $5 million gift endows directorship of Behrend’s School of Engineering By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:19:15 -0400 A $5 million endowment and estate gift has created Penn State Behrend's first named school directorship: The James R. Meehl Director of the School of Engineering. The fund also will support Behrend's School of Science. Full Article
ring WATCH: Honoring military on Veterans Day By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:34:25 -0500 ABC News’ Bob Woodruff and philanthropist Craig Newmark share a preview of the Woodruff Foundation’s annual “Stand Up for Heroes” event. Full Article GMA
ring New Kensington prepares for Spring 2024 commencement By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:44:46 -0400 Penn State New Kensington will honor its fall 2023 and spring 2024 graduates on May 6 with an in-person ceremony at 10 a.m. The ceremony will also be livestreamed. Adis Juklo, alumnus and current meteorologist at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, will serve as the event’s keynote speaker. Full Article
ring New Kensington engineering student earns scholarship By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2024 15:27:13 -0400 Jacob Guerrini, a junior electro-mechanical engineering technology student at the New Kensington campus, was named the 2024 Berger Scholarship recipient. Full Article
ring Special Collections Library offering six $4,000 research travel grant awards By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:37:15 -0500 The Eberly Family Special Collections Library at Penn State University Libraries has announced that the application period for 2025-26 research grants is now open. Awards are available to support travel and research expenses while utilizing the Eberly Family Special Collections Library at Penn State’s University Park campus. The application deadline is Dec. 10. Full Article
ring Former inmate to share journey of rehabilitation during talk at Penn State Fayette By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:34:23 -0400 Eric Wicklund, co-author of "Through a Convict’s Eyes: An Overlooked View of the Criminal Justice System," will visit Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus at 12:15 p.m. on Oct. 29 to discuss his insights on criminal rehabilitation. He will be joined by his co-author, Lavarr McBride, who has worked in the criminal justice field for 39 years and serves as a professor of criminal justice at Penn State Fayette. Full Article
ring High schoolers learn about surveying engineering at Penn State Wilkes-Barre By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:13:11 -0400 Penn State Wilkes-Barre held its first Surveying Career Summit on Oct. 16, providing high school students interested in surveying engineering with the opportunity to visit the campus and learn more about their field of interest. Full Article
ring New initiative in Law, Policy and Engineering trains state governor’s fellows By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:30:52 -0400 Faculty and staff in Penn State’s Law, Policy, and Engineering (LPE) initiative were recently tapped by the governor’s office to lead a two-day training program in September in Harrisburg on science and technology policy. The faculty and staff are part of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Science and Technology Policy Program, which is run by LPE and aims to improve public and environmental health, economic and social equity, and public scientific discourse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Full Article
ring CommAgency seeks clients for communications work in spring 2025 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:13:39 -0500 Offices in need of digital communications assistance for the spring 2025 semester can receive support from CommAgency, Penn State’s student-run media production agency. Clients for spring 2025 should inquire by Nov. 17, 2024. Full Article
ring Caring for the fatherless By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:02:06 +0000 OM workers in Córdoba make weekly visits to a local orphanage to connect with the children and minister to the pain in their hearts. Full Article
ring Sharing in parks and shoe stores By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:18:00 +0000 Sharing about Christ isn’t bound to a location, experienced OM team members in Buenos Aires, Argentina, recently. Full Article
ring Sharing God's Word through colouring books By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 12:41:54 +0000 Team members in Buenos Aires see a hunger for God's Word in a children's home and start using Bible-story colouring booklets to teach the kids. Full Article
ring From practicing English to sharing God's love By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2016 01:28:46 +0000 One young woman’s life is transformed by God’s grace after years of investment by OM workers in an English ministry in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Full Article
ring Penn State DuBois, Engineering Ambassadors host annual Discover Engineering Day By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:25:02 -0400 High school students from the region recently gathered at Penn State DuBois to participate in Discover Engineering Day, an event designed to introduce them to the vast opportunities available within the engineering field. Full Article
ring Friendships are for sharing By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:07:37 +0000 Worker uses local friend’s introductions to intentionally share truth with young men. Full Article
ring Sharing the good news with kids By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:06:40 +0000 In spite of fluctuating numbers, an OMer knows God is working in the hearts of those who attended the kids’ club and heard the gospel. Full Article
ring Sharing God's love through literacy By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 09:28:35 +0000 "At the end of the class, over tea and mini-cakes, we take time to get to know them, to help them with administrative tasks or to discuss Bible stories," shares Louise. Full Article
ring Learning Subtraction Strategies by Talking Through Number Strings (Video) By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Elementary math specialist Kristin Gray helps her 2nd graders understand different subtraction strategies by talking through their thought processes. Full Article Elementaryschools
ring How to Talk to Students About the Coronavirus Without Scaring Them By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 What you say about the coronavirus depends on the child's developmental stage. Here are examples of the best age-appropriate language for discussing the pandemic. Full Article Elementaryschools
ring How to Really Close Opportunity Gaps During Our National Racial Reckoning By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 "Colorblind" teaching isn’t going to cut it, writes Vanderbilt University’s H. Richard Milner IV. Full Article Curriculum+and+instruction
ring The prayer-answering God By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:25:50 +0000 A young Bangladeshi man combines his faith and passion for football after experiencing God’s transforming power in his and his family’s lives. Full Article
ring Tailoring for transformation By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 15:27:18 +0000 Two young Bangladeshi women experienced great joy and release from the OM tailoring courses, bringing dignity, honour and financial gain to their communities and families. Full Article
ring Believe to receive – sharing the hope of Easter By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 21:14:25 +0000 Small outreach teams will share the life-changing message of the gospel with hundreds of women in brothels and on the street this Easter. Full Article
ring English-Language Learners Need More Support During Remote Learning By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 These four evidence-based suggestions can help educators offset learning loss for young English learners, write Leslie M. Babinski, Steven J. Amendum, Steven E. Knotek, and Marta Sánchez. Full Article Climate+health+student+life
ring Reopening Schools During COVID-19: Lessons Learned From Around the World By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The consequences of reopening schools in Denmark, Israel, and South Korea offer valuable insights for U.S. schools. Full Article International
ring Aerospace engineering graduate students awarded Department of Defense fellowship By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:15:22 -0500 Five Penn State aerospace engineering graduate students, including two brothers, were selected for the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation Scholarship-for-Service Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Defense. Full Article
ring DSHA To Host A Virtual Public Hearing To Gather Input On The Home-American Rescue Plan Program By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:53:41 +0000 Priorities include homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing, and low-income housing Dover, Del. December 15, 2022 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) will host a virtual public hearing to obtain public input on the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP). The plan is Delaware’s application and distribution plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority News HOME-American Rescue Plan Program HOME-ARP public hearing
ring Sharing in the beauty of the Amazon By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:44:54 +0000 Participants of a short-term outreach event in July demonstrated God's love and plan for salvation with people in Manaus, the capital of the Amazonas State. Full Article
ring Child Abuse Prevention, Awareness During COVID-19 By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:49:46 +0000 WILMINGTON – To begin Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Delaware Children’s Department, Prevent Child Abuse Delaware, and other stakeholders are raising awareness of how to nurture resilient families and prevent, recognize, and report child abuse and neglect. April is traditionally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s awareness campaign, “Growing a Better Tomorrow for All […] Full Article Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families News
ring How to Really Close Opportunity Gaps During Our National Racial Reckoning By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 "Colorblind" teaching isn’t going to cut it, writes Vanderbilt University’s H. Richard Milner IV. Full Article Achievement+gap
ring Sharing in a parking lot By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:06:08 +0000 OM Chile shares the gospel by offering free services, doing dramas and performing a flash mob as part of a church youth camp. Full Article
ring Sharing, encouraging and volcano climbing By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:32:56 +0000 OM Chile's Intensive Training participants travel around the south of Chile for two weeks sharing the gospel, encouraging local churches and doing adventure activities. Full Article
ring Flexibility during an afternoon of film By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:23:16 +0000 OM Chile's homeless ministry planned to show a movie on the street for around 100 homeless friends. They had to get creative when problems arose. Full Article
ring Sharing the Gospel with a cardboard coffin By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:55:34 +0000 Street evangelism - that’s how Nicolas ended up carrying a 2 meter high cardboard coffin on a bus across Santiago, Chile. Full Article
ring Bringing bread to Uzbeks By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:12:10 +0000 OM works behind the scenes to help Uzbek believers who are providing spiritual bread for their people also provide physical bread for their families. Full Article
ring Winning respect, sharing hope By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 19:41:55 +0000 Fierce competition on the football field opens doors for sharing hope with non-believers on both sides of prison walls. Full Article
ring Inspiring creativity and worship By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:54:59 +0000 A new recording studio aims to bring Central Asian musicians together for collaboration and worship. Full Article
ring Discovering Jesus By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 20:00:43 +0000 Through community development projects, workers in Central Asia meet people interested in Jesus. Full Article
ring Pioneering in Central Asia By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 07:24:59 +0000 A small team share stories and spread hope among least-reached Muslims in Central Asia. Full Article
ring Transform 2016: Bringing love from the Sunshine State By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:56:08 +0000 During a Transform outreach in Germany, a short-term team enjoys God’s provision of good weather as they facilitated outdoor children’s programmes for refugees. Full Article
ring Probe Agency Links Assets Worth Rs 4 Crore To Chinese Man In Money Laundering Case By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:34:42 +0530 The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached fresh assets worth Rs 4 crore as part of a money laundering investigation against a Chinese national staying "illegally" in India and his associate. Full Article
ring UK May Soon Bring 'Assisted Dying' Law. Lawmaker Explains Its Safeguards By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:23:10 +0530 A proposed law allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives was published on Tuesday, setting out safeguards such as ensuring the approval of doctors and judges to try to ease concerns in Britain over its possible misuse. Full Article
ring Insight: These Countries Offer 'Assisted Dying' Or Are Considering It. How It's Done By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:22:50 +0530 Britain is to debate whether to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill, potentially paving the way for the law to change. Below is a list of countries which allow people to choose to end their lives or are considering doing so. Full Article
ring Android 15 Brings Support for True Adaptive Refresh Rate on Smartphones and Other Devices By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:38:34 +0530 Android 15 was released globally in August and since then, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as OnePlus, Oppo and Realme have introduced their iterations of the new operating system (OS) for their smartphones and other devices. The update is said to bring support for true adaptive refresh rate (ARR) which leverages discrete VSync steps to adapt to the frame rate of the on-screen content without changing the current display mode. Full Article
ring Apple Vision Pro 2 to Launch Between Fall of 2025 and Spring 2026 With Same Design as Current Model: Mark Gurman By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:01:54 +0530 Apple unveiled its first mixed-reality headset Vision Pro at WWDC last year. Rumours about its successor have been circulating online for a while, and now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has suggested the launch timeline for the next generation Apple Vision Pro. Gurman claims that the upcoming model will have a similar design as the current model. Full Article
ring Cryptocurrency Mixer Bitcoin Fog Convicted of Crypto Money Laundering By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:55:34 +0530 Prosecutors said Bitcoin Fog processed more than $400 million in untraceable transactions, including $78 million involving known darknet markets. Defense lawyer Tor Ekeland called the verdict “disappointing” and said they will appeal. Full Article
ring Samsung Galaxy Ring Now Available in Qatar, Romania, UAE and More Markets By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:25:26 +0530 Samsung Galaxy Ring’s availability has been expanded to several Gulf countries and eastern European markets, the company announced on Tuesday. The smart wearable is available in a total of nine sizes, three finishes, and boasts features such as AI-powered health tracking and sleep monitoring courtesy of various sensors. It is touted to deliver up to seven days of battery life on a single charge and runs on the Samsung Health platform. Full Article
ring Xiaomi Shows Off HyperConnect Feature for Easy File Sharing With iPhone and Other Apple Devices By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:53:30 +0530 Xiaomi announced the the latest operating system (OS) for its devices dubbed HyperOS 2.0 last month. A company official has now previewed another new feature which improves compatibility of Xiaomi smartphones with Apple devices such as the iPhone, enabling the user to share files easily across ecosystems. Full Article
ring Prateik Babbar Reveals He Started Taking Drugs At Age 13: "Had A Different Upbringing, Family Situation Was Complicated" By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:39:55 +0530 Prateik clarified that it was not money and recognition that pushed him into taking drugs, as people often think Full Article
ring Mukesh Khanna On Bringing Shaktimaan Back To Screens: "Today's Generation Is Running Blindly" By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:33:29 +0530 Shaktimaan, which originally aired in 1997 on Doordarshan, became one of the most popular superhero shows in India Full Article