Penn State Harrisburg News

2007 Alumni Fellow to deliver commencement address

Shelley Clark Nickel, associate vice chancellor for planning and implementation for the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia, will deliver the keynote address at Penn State Harrisburg’s spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 17 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

A native of Stroudsburg, Nickel earned an undergraduate degree in Community Development in 1978 and a master’s in Public Administration in 1982 from Penn State. She was named a Penn State Alumni Fellow in 2007.

In her role with the University System of Georgia, she is responsible for executing the board’s strategic plan and implementing system-wide projects.

Graduate Teacher Information Night May 13

Penn State Harrisburg is hosting a Graduate Teacher Education Information Night Tuesday, May 13 at 5 p.m. in the Special Events Room of Olmsted Building.

Educators attending will receive information on the college’s popular Master of Education program in Teaching and Curriculum along with Pennsylvania Teacher Certification Programs in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Reading, and endorsement in Early Childhood Education, and a certificate in English as a Second Language.

An RSVP is appreciated, but not required. For information, e-mail hbgadmit@psu.edu or phone 717-948-6250.

Community Safety and Health

College Events

Heard on Campus – Major General Jessica L. Wright

Major General Jessica L. Wright has amassed an impressive list of “firsts” in her 35-year military career.

But when asked to describe herself, she replies simply “I’m a soldier.”

Gen. Wright was guest speaker April 29 at the all-campus liaison luncheon hosted by Penn State Harrisburg’s Commission for Women.

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Research News

$10,000 grants enhance faculty research partnerships with business

Penn State Harrisburg faculty research involving the creation of biodiesel fuel from a plant native to Central America, a therapeutic assistive bathing device, and outer packaging for an infrared sensor have all earned grants from the midstate’s Innovation Transfer Network. The grants of $10,000 each enhance the partnerships between three private companies and the faculty expertise to further develop innovative products for commercial use.