Member of the quiz team, editor of the school newspaper, a National Merit Semifinalist, involved in chorus, the honor society, plays and co-valedictorian of the class of 1960 -- it is clear that Karen Wiley Sandler, now chancellor of Penn State Abington, was no wallflower when a high school student at Strath Haven High School (formerly Nether Providence and Swarthmore). Located in Wallingford, the school recently inducted Sandler into the school's "Wall of Honor" as recognition of her career success in the field of higher education. During the ceremony, Sandler -- one of five 2010 inductees -- gave an inspiring speech to the senior class to share with them how she attributes much of her success today to the quality education and experiences she earned at her alma mater.
Penn State Abington's faculty, staff, students and alumni have been busy helping Santa spread holiday cheer to those less fortunate throughout the Delaware Valley. Thanks to their efforts, there will be plenty of canned goods in the food pantry and presents under the tree for sick kids.
On Wednesday, Nov. 17, Penn State Abington hosted the semester's second event of the think-tank series "Penn State Abington Examines." The concerning topic that evening was education -- "The State of Our Schools: Do We Need Superman?" Four successful leaders in the field of education discussed the questionable state of our country's educational system -- a timely event due to the October release of the documentary "Waiting for Superman," by Academy Award-winning director Davis Guggenheim (director of "An Inconvenient Truth"). The film addresses the subject of our failing public schools.
Kick off a merry weekend on Friday, Dec. 3, at Penn State Abington with the "Film and Theater Review: In Time for the Holidays," followed on Sunday by "Green Thumbs: Going Natural for the Holidays."
Penn State Abington's Veterans club "gives-back" to returning vets by offering a plethora of services and support to help them assimilate easily into college and civilian life. With approximately 140 student veterans enrolled at Penn State Abington, sharing common ground with fellow military personnel is essential, according to the Veterans Club Co-Faculty Adviser Nick Santarone.
A cultural arts filled weekend at Penn State Abington begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19 when the AbingTones -- Penn State Abington's a cappella group -- takes center stage in 112 Woodland Building. The students will perform Broadway standards, contemporary pieces and pop music including solo performances. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. To listen to a clip of the AbingTones singing the Penn State Alma Mater, visit hear the sounds of the AbingTones, visit http://goo.gl/f6i4r online.
The 2010 World Series is over; the Giants hold the title. No more baseball until next spring. But you can still catch a double-header -- culturally speaking, that is -- at Penn State Abington. The arts-filled weekend begins Nov. 12 with the Friday Night Film Series showing of "Broken Embraces," and continues on Sunday with "Spite Marriage," a classic silent film with organ accompaniment.
On a windy fall afternoon last month -- complete with a brilliant back-drop of autumn-colored trees -- Karen Wiley Sandler, chancellor of Penn State Abington, and invited guests dedicated the new Sutherland Building plaza. This newly renovated space is designed and landscaped to be the campus centerpiece that brings together classmates, colleagues, alumni and friends.
Last month, more than 100 Penn State Abington students came out in support of "PAWS the Texting," a student run event organized to bring awareness to the hazards of texting-while-driving.
Penn State Abington, which houses the undergraduate research journal -- The Dialectics: Journal of Leadership, Politics and Society -- has announced that the journal's current issue has gone national. The 2010-11 edition includes articles from many prominent colleges and universities across the country.