Senior Adults Gaining Enrichment (SAGE), an outreach program of Penn State Lehigh Valley for adults age 55 and older, has announced the schedule for its fall 2016 four-part lecture series, which will explore topics such as hidden biases, women and the presidency, discoveries in astronomy, and social dynamics in the professional kitchen. Each SAGE session is held on the first Friday of the month and begins with coffee at 10:30 a.m., the featured speaker at 11 a.m., and lunch at noon.
Ann Lalik, gallery director and arts coordinator, was also recognized during fall Convocation for her 2016 Staff Recognition Award from the Penn State University Staff Advisory Council.
Chancellor Tina Q. Richardson and Kenneth Thigpen, director of academic affairs, presented Tammy Yocum-Cwienkala with the 2016 Outstanding Staff Award for extraordinary service during fall Convocation held on August 17 at the Lehigh Valley campus.
Chancellor Tina Q. Richardson and Kenneth Thigpen, director of academic affairs, presented Debbie Zuech-Smyrl with the For the Glory award, which is given to a staff member who demonstrates dedication to the university and a spirit of positivity, energy, enthusiasm, cooperation and willingness to go above and beyond, during fall Convocation held on August 17 at the Lehigh Valley campus.
Chancellor Tina Q. Richardson presented Michael Krajsa with the Academic Affairs Director’s Award for outstanding accomplishment in innovation and applied learning during fall Convocation held on August 17 at the Lehigh Valley campus.
Chancellor Tina Q. Richardson presented Roger Egolf with the 2016 Outstanding Faculty Award in Service during fall Convocation held on August 17 at the Lehigh Valley campus.
Chancellor Tina Q. Richardson presented Barbara Cantalupo with the 2016 Outstanding Faculty Award in Research (senior faculty) during fall Convocation held on August 17 at the Lehigh Valley campus.
Chancellor Tina Q. Richardson presented Mark Gruskin with the 2016 Outstanding Faculty Award in Research (junior faculty) during fall Convocation held on August 17 at the Lehigh Valley campus.
Chancellor Tina Q. Richardson presented Alison Bonner with the 2016 Outstanding Innovation in Teaching and Engagement Faculty Award during fall Convocation held on August 17 at the Lehigh Valley campus.