All Things Blue & White - May 2011 - Penn State York

&All Things Blue WhiteKeeping in touch with alumni and friends of Penn State York www.yk.psu.edu May 2011Stay connected!Update your e-mail address witha quick e-mail to: iona@psu.eduOn the Calendar...Homecoming 2011Oct. 21 and 22Save the date and planto visit Penn State Yorkfor our first homecoming!Engineering ReunionFri., Oct. 21Ralph G. and Madeline B.Swenson Engineering CenterReception for the newPenn State York IST andCPSC Affiliate Program GroupFri., Oct. 21Pullo Family Performing ArtsCenterMatthew Rice ‘05Nittany Lion Defensive Endand CEO of Mateo Blu, LLCArtist reception, display andsaleSat., Oct. 22Joe and Rosie Ruhl StudentCommunity CenterOutdoor “Family” Tailgatingfor the Northwestern GameSat., Oct. 22(no alcohol permitted)Student Parking LotIrving Road Campus Entrance“Velveeta” ConcertSponsored by thePenn State York AlumniSociety and the York CountyAlumni ChapterSat., Oct. 22Heritage Hills Resort Ballroom(Cover Charge)For more details visit:www.yk.psu.edu/homecomingDon’t TalkAbout It –Be AboutItStudentsAskingStudents toBring AboutChangeCatherineMoon, instructorin HumanDevelopmentand FamilyStudies, designedobjectives forher thirty plusstudents in the course, development of administration of service programs (HD FS 455),to create a problem-based learning experience in response to “perceived needs within thePenn State York community.” Students were divided into eight mini agencies competingagainst each other for funding (i.e. bonus points for the class). Agency programs werecreated in “real world” environments with clear job descriptions, lines of accountability,communication, and documentation. Teams were established to address the needsidentified: transportation, safety and security, childcare, and student life.With no financial support, each team had to design and market a needs survey of thePenn State York community. A subscription to SurveyMonkey.com was provided throughan undergraduate research stipend. Based on the survey findings, students researched,designed, solicited community support, and presented their findings to the Penn State YorkAdvisory Board and the campus community.Who responded? Here is background information on the 254 student participants: 63percent female/37 percent male, 72 percent traditional age (less than age 25), 56 percentfull-time, 76 percent Caucasian, 7 percent African American, 4 percent Latino, 4 percentAsian.The top three responses in each of the needs areas. . . .• Transportation: public transportation is needed to have more frequent serviceto the campus, 30 percent of those surveyed were aware of discounted RabbitTransit tickets at the campus bookstore, shuttle services provided to and from localapartment locations.Continued on next page...

Faculty in the SpotlightThree Faculty Farewells to Benefit Penn State York StudentsIf your experience at the Penn State York took place during the lastthirty-nine years, the last thirty-five years, or the last twenty-twoyears, you will remember the faces and the names of Dr. LeonardBerkowitz, associate professor of philosophy; Dr. Tom Getz,associate professor of English; and Kip Trout, senior instructor inphysics. All three faculty members are moving on to new phases oftheir lives: Berkowitz and Getz are retiring and Trout is following apersonal calling into the ministry.These three dedicated faculty members have asked that theirfarewell from the campus benefit our students – they are hopingyou will help them “pay it forward” for future Penn State Yorkstudents, by making a donation to the Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowmentin their honor. To honor one or more of these faculty members, you can send a check to the campus andidentify your gift preference by listing “Three Faculty Farewells” in the memo section. You can also give online – goto www.yk.psu/payitforward for instructions.From left: Dr. Tom Getz, Kip Trout, Dr. Leonard BerkowitzAfter you have made your gift, we will be happy to send you a Pay It Forward T-shirt (please provide the size youneed). Wear it proudly and help us spread the word about this wonderful way to give back to support the future ofPenn State York by helping our students move forward with their education.Don’t Talk About It – Be About It, continued from front page...• Safety and Security: more cameras, lighting, and security guards are needed in the parking lots.• Child Care: finding appropriate child care most often affected our student parents’ choice of class times. Some17.5 percent of those responding knew that Penn State York could provide a child care stipend while 27.5 percentwere aware that you can receive grants and tuition assistance for child care.• Student Life: classroom buildings - more comfortable desks/chairs, upgraded rest rooms, Dining Options - costconscious, health conscious, and more variety. Student Center improvements - pool, upgraded exercise room, andimproved lounge areas.Carol Tanzola, chair of the Student Affairs Committee of the Penn State York Advisory Board, coordinated roundtablediscussions during the board’s December meeting. Student representatives engaged attendees in conversations about theirresults and the next steps to bring about change. The board congratulated students for a job well done!Alumni in the Spotlight: New Alumni Group Formed at the York CampusFrom left: William Englar,William Cantor, and DavidMontezPenn State York Alumni Society President, William Englar ’03 has established our campus’first Affiliate Program Group (APG). Englar sees this new APG as a way to build on theenthusiasm and dedication that already exists with this engaging group of InformationSciences and Technology (IST) and Computer Science (CPSC) alumni. An APG can bechartered through the existing Alumni Society, to focus on promoting and developing theacademic area of IST programs at the York campus. Benefits to creating this APG includenetworking, mentoring and student recruitment. William Cantor ’83, current IST instructor,and 2010 graduates David Montez and Bhaskar Suryakumar have volunteered to lead andhelp grow this group. They are planning a special homecoming reception for IST and CPSCalumni, in the mezzanine area of the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The PulloCenter) on Friday, October 21 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. If you would like to learn more about thePenn State York IST and CPSC Affiliate Program Group, contact Englar atwenglar@psualum.com or Cantor at wpc2@psu.edu or visit their website at www.psualum.com/affiliate/york.ist.cpsc.

Message from the ChancellorJoel M. Rodney, Ph.D.Dear Fellow Friends of Penn State York,It is with a feeling of pride in our campus that I write this, my last column as your chancellor. These past eight plus yearshave seen so much positive change on campus: the opening of the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center and the newLee R. Glatfelter Library, the rebirth of the old library as the Edward M. Elias Science Building with the new StarbucksGreenhouse attached to it, and, coming very soon, the new Ralph G. and Madeline B. Swenson Engineering Center.Academic offerings have also undergone growth with the rise of baccalaureate programs in Human Development andFamily Studies (HDFS) and Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET). The new Graham EntrepreneurshipCertificate Program will provide added value to our students’ education and give them additional means of adapting tothe uncertainties of the global economy. Finally, our student body has changed. This year we had the highest percentage ofinternational student population of any unit of Penn State and we continue to attract increasing numbers of students fromoutside of Pennsylvania.I am proud to have played a role in bringing these changes to fruition, but none of this would have been possible withoutour world class faculty, superb staff, and loyal and dedicated community supporters. As I join the class of 2011 ingraduating from Penn State York and going on to a new stage in life, I wish all the best to our students, alumni, faculty andstaff. Penn State will prosper and will continue to make life better for this community.Stay Connected - Get ConnectedSave the Date!Homecoming won’t becomplete without you!Contact your friends and formerclassmates… we are hosting ahomecoming celebration for theweekend of October 21-22, 2011.Planning is underway for alumnigatherings, entertainment, tailgating,and family fun. There will be alumni receptionsprior to a program at The Pullo Center (PAC) on Friday night. Saturdaywill be jam-packed with an open house, family-friendly tailgate party and eveningentertainment with Velveeta. We are excited to include a special artist reception,display and sale with Matthew Rice ‘05 Nittany Lion Defensive End and CEOof Mateo Blu, LLC on Saturday, October 22 in the Joe and Rosie Ruhl StudentCommunity Center.We are just getting started! A special Homecoming website and listserv will be createdto stay abreast of events and activities. To join the listserv, go to www. yk.psu.edu/homecoming or send an e-mail to iona@psu.edu with your information.

Blue &All Things WhiteOffice of Development1031 Edgecomb AvenueYork, PA 17403Nonprofit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDYork, PAPermit No. 1163Newsletter Staff:Di HersheyDirector of Development717-771-4127dkh13@psu.eduIona M. ConlonAlumni and Development Specialist717-718-6781iona@psu.eduBarbara H. DennisCoordinator Publications and Promotions717-771-4128bhd5@psu.eduPenn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity,and the diversity of its workforce. U.Ed. YK 11-139.Design and layout by FreshConcepts, 717-225-9966PSY Names Aspito New Baseball CoachJason Aspito, former York Revolutionbaseball player, is the head coach ofthe Penn State York baseball team.Aspito, 31, has high hopes for the6-year-old team. “This is a greatopportunity to still be a part of thegame I love,” said Aspito. “I lookforward to coaching young men andshowing them how to play the gamethe right way and to compete. Mygoal is to help build a program thatI personally think is a sleeping giant,” he said. Aspitocomes to the coaching position after playing in the minorleagues, most recently with the York Revolution wherehe was an outfielder. Injuries and surgery to repairhis labrum and rotator cuff left him unable to start the2010 season. “I had many coaches mold me into theplayer I was, so I feel like I should return the favor,” saidAspito. Aspito has plenty of experience to share withplayers. A prospect in the Chicago White Sox and Angelsorganizations, Aspito arrived in York during the YorkRevolution’s inaugural season and helped lead the clubto its only playoff team and a second-half division title in2008. Aspito hit a combined 42 homers in the last threeseasons with the Revolution.

Mechanical Engineering Labto be Named to HonorHarvey and Winifred BradleyA new mechanical engineering technology labat Penn State York will be called the Harveyand Winifred Bradley Mechanical EngineeringLaboratory in appreciation for a generousmonetary donation by Winifred and HarveyBradley. Harvey Bradley has served on the PennState York Advisory Board since 1986.The 1,275-square foot lab will be a part of thenew state-of the-art engineering facility, the RalphG. and Madeline B. Swenson Engineering Center,set to open in summer 2011. Ongoing renovationswill transform the old chemistry laboratory atthe campus into this engineering facility. Totalcost of the project is approximately $1.35 million,with the additional funds coming from other privatephilanthropists and organizations.From left: Harley Hartman, P.E. , instructor in engineering, Winifred Bradley, HarveyBradley, P.E. ,and Frank Dittenhafer, architect, review the final designs for the Harvey andWinifred Bradley Mechanical Engineering LaboratoryFounders and former owners of Bradley Lifting Corp., a leading manufacturer of below-the-hook lifting equipment,the Bradleys have a strong commitment to the York County community and want improved educational opportunitiesin the field of engineering. Their recent gift to Penn State York will help provide outstanding educational facilities andopportunities for students and prepare them for the workplace.“As a successful engineer and manufacturer, I found that an engineering lab is essential for proving that an equipmentdesign is both practical and safe,” said Harvey Bradley, P.E. “Win (Winifred) and I are glad that we can make this part ofthe new engineering facility possible. We are honored and proud that it will bear our name.”From left: Dr. Joseph McCormick, Voni Grimes,Shilvotsky Buffaloe, Jim BledsoeLegacy to Honor Voni GrimesShilvotsky Buffaloe, the deputy director of economic developmentfor the City of York, is a Penn State York success story andcredits three Penn State York forces in his life for helping himachieve his goals: Dr. Joseph McCormick, the current director ofacademic affairs; Jim Bledsoe, past advisory board member; andVoni Grimes, retired business manager. Shilvotsky is asking twoof his mentors to join in his effort to honor the third.Buffaloe, Bledsoe,and McCormick would like all those whoconsider Grimes a friend, past colleague, or mentor, to help them create a legacy for Grimes at Penn StateYork, where he was known and admired for more than nineteen years as the face of business services anda role model to the young men and women he came in contact with at the campus. Their goal is to raise$50,000 to endow the Voni Gruimes Scholarship and support Penn State York students who will becomefuture Penn State success stories. If you would like to contribute to help us reach this goal, contact DiHershey at 717-771-4127 or dkh13@psu.edu. Multi-year pledges are one of the options available to becomea partner in this effort to honor Grimes.

Penn State York Unveils Graham EntrepreneurshipCertificate ProgramFrom left: Donald C. Graham and Michael E. BrennanPenn State York welcomes Michael E. Brennan,the new director of the Graham EntrepreneurshipCertificate Program. Brennan is a well-knownface at Penn State York and in the York communityfrom his years as a member of the Penn State YorkAdvisory Board and as the former plant manager ofthe local Starbucks Roasting Plant.The Graham Entrepreneaurship Certificate Programis a new initiative to Penn State York and is basedon a value added concept. The goal is to establisha curriculum to give our students the tools necessaryto obtain success in the entrepreneurial world, eitherstarting a business for themselves’ or working in avariety of industries – without extending their stay orincreasing the cost of their Penn State experience.Since coming on board in December, Brennan hasbeen working with faculty members across multiple disciplines to infuse entrepreneurialism into existing classes andto determine how to build on these activities to finalize the curriculum structure students will work with to obtaintheir certificate. Brennan partnered with Harley Hartman P.E., instructor in engineering, and his mechanicalengineering product design class to present an “entrepreneur” project to design a manual Keurig style brewer that isnot yet in the marketplace. An engineering student team took on the project and has worked throughout the springsemester to produce a working design of the unit and a manual on how to build it. Brennan’s vision for the futureis to take a project like this and continue with it to a business class the following semester and have them build amarketing and business plan to bring the unit to market.He also worked with Dr. Deborah Eicher-Catt, assistant professor of Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS),and two of her CAS honors students on a special project defining the traits of two preselected entrepreneurs. Thegoal is to use these defined traits to select a future speaker for the campus’ Visionary Leaders Lecture Series.Penn State York is pleased to have the support of the Graham Foundation and would like to thank Donald C.Graham, chairman of the Graham Group, for sharing his vision on entrepreneurialism and giving the campus theopportunity to create this new and exciting program at Penn State York. Graham believes that not everyone can bean entrepreneur, but it is important to be exposed to entrepreneurial thinking.“Entrepreneurism is the fundamental backbone of the free market system. Those students that learn to understandentrepreneurial thinking will be positioned well to help the U.S. rebuild the economy and create jobs whetherthey do so by starting businesses or playing a key role helping to bring products and services to the market for anestablished organization,” said Graham.The Foundation’s For the Future Campaign commitment of $400,000 for a three-year pilot program has enabledthe campus to take an idea, develop a student-focused concept with the assistance of an advisory committee oflocal, successful entrepreneurs as well as input from our students through focus group meetings, and bring it tofruition to provide a stronger future workforce for the York community and beyond.