In observance of the American National Standard Institute’s World Standards Week in October, Penn State University Libraries is planning an afternoon of activities Oct. 12 with the theme “Imagine a World Without Standards.” The event will focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which project to address social imbalances, develop a sustainable economy and slow the rate of climate change.
Working professionals are able to develop their professional skills through courses offered by Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education. The classes and training have been specifically chosen and designed in response to local industry requirements.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre has hired three full-time faculty members, Chancellor Lynda Goldstein announced. Adriana Dinescu has been named assistant teaching professor of chemistry; Lori Dunn, previously an adjunct instructor at the campus, has been hired as lecturer in business; and Henrique Oliveira has been named assistant teaching professor of surveying engineering.
A new $20,000 endowed award has been established at Penn State Wilkes-Barre in memory of a northeastern Pennsylvania man who was killed in action in Afghanistan. Family and friends of Pittston, Pennsylvania, native Jeffrey F. DePrimo created the 1st Lt Jeffrey F. DePrimo Military Award to support military students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
A Penn State Wilkes-Barre faculty member spent two months in Greece this summer as part of a research fellowship. Dimitrios Bolkas, associate professor of surveying engineering, was awarded a fellowship from the Institute of International Education’s Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program (GDFP). Through the program, he traveled to Greece to collaborate on research regarding point clouds and improving the accuracy of point clouds for surveying applications.
Kevin Major, in his final semester at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, has signed an agent representation contract with a professional sports agency in Europe.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre will host a 'Spend a Summer Day' Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 10 for prospective students to learn more about the campus and what it offers.
Dimitrios Bolkas, associate professor of surveying engineering at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, has received the 2022 University College Faculty Scholar Award, which honors a University College faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in research, scholarship and/or creative accomplishments.
Nikolai Feduchak knew that he wanted to serve his country from an early age. He has fulfilled this objective time and again, whether directly through his years in the U.S. Army infantry, in his current role as a member of the Veterans Support Club at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, or unknowingly as a child.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre has announced the students named to its spring 2022 Dean’s List. To be eligible, undergraduate students must achieve a one-semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
