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Table of Contents The Penn State Berks Blue & White is Alumni News On the Cover: Dr. R.Alumni Keith News Hillkirk published three times a year by the Office of University Relations. On July 1, 2011, Dr. R. Keith Hillkirk officially assumed the position of Chancellor of Penn State Berks, following Editor College News the retirement of Dr. SusanCollege Phillips Speece. News In this Lisa R. Weidman interview, readers will get to know Dr. Hillkirk as he shares Art Director his vision for the college. Continued on page 6. Cover photo Nathan C. Moore Academic News by Theo Anderson. Academic News Photo by Theo Anderson Photography A MESSAGE FROM THE Theo Anderson Kopicki Photography Development News Development News Contributing Writers 1 Social Media Connects College Community 10 New Building to be Named in Honor of CEO CHANCELLOR Heather L. Angstadt Emeritus Gaige Jane L. Bauman David C. Delozier 2-4 OutrCalendareach of EventsNews Outreach News Dr. R. Keith Hillkirk Wakeman Named HRIM Program Coordinator Marilyn J. Fox Wendy N. Kimock 5 Flemming Named 2011 Alumni Fellow Lisa R. Weidman Student News 11 Perkins Plaza BeingStudent Constructed News in Honor Dear Friends of Penn State Berks, Adams Receives Philip Philip Mitchell of CEO Emeritus Send correspondence to: Alumni Service Award Lisa R. Weidman, Penn State Berks, PO Box 7009, 12 Alumni Couple Creates $100K Trustee What a pleasure these past few weeks have been as I have been familiarizing myself with this beautiful campus! Reading, PA 19610-6009 or e-mail [email protected]. Alumni News Alumni News My wife, Suzanne, and I deeply appreciate the warm welcome, which all have extended to us, and we look Berks County Chapter Receives Event Scholarship THIS PUBLICATION IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE MEDIA forward to getting to know each of you. Award ON REQUEST. 13 Class Notes The Pennsylvania State University is committed to College News College News These past months have been a challenging and trying time for Penn State and other public higher education the policy that all persons shall have equal access to 6-8 One-on-One with Dr. R. Keith Hillkirk programs, facilities, admission, and employment Berkey Creamery Ice Cream Sale Form institutions across Pennsylvania as the state has worked to address a significant budget shortfall. As President without regard to personal characteristics not Spanier has noted, the ultimate outcome for this year’s state appropriation to Penn State represents a 19 percent related to ability, performance, or qualifications 9 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Memorial Exhibition Penn State Berks Chapter Membership as determined by University policy or by state or Academic News Academic News reduction from the previous year, and yet it will be manageable because of the ongoing work of the University to federal authorities. It is the policy of the University contain costs and increase efficiencies. to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination Development News Development News In addition, the relatively modest composite tuition increase of 3.8 percent for undergraduate students, which and harassment against any person because of age, was recently approved by the Board of Trustees, was welcome news. Because of the hard work of many faculty ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or Social Media Sites Connect College Community and staff members at Penn State Berks and the campus’ excellent academic reputation, enrollment remains veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against Want theOutr latesteach news News about what’s happening get the latest news, 140 Outrcharacterseach at Newsa time, at robust, and we look forward to dealing with the positive challenges of full classes and residence halls this fall! faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries at Penn State Berks? It’s just a click away when twitter.com/pennstateberks. Users can sign regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the you visit the college’s Facebook fan page, Twitter up to follow Penn State Berks and subscribe Anticipation is building as well as the campus observes the ongoing construction of the Gaige Technology and Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State updates, andStudent YouTube Newschannel. to an RSS feed for up-to-the-minuteStudent News news. Business Innovation Building, which will be a wonderful addition to the campus and will be named in honor University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; Tel 814-865-4700/V, 814-863-1150/ Join the college’s more than 2,000 Facebook Maybe you prefer your information in video of Dean and CEO Emeritus Fred Gaige, who led Penn State Berks for sixteen years and left a lasting legacy TTY. U.Ed. BKO 12-05 fans by visiting the fan page at facebook.com/ format. Just visit the college’s YouTube site to of committed and caring leadership. With more than 60,000 square feet of classroom, laboratory, and office pennstateberks and be the first to receive news view short videos about a variety of campus space, the Gaige Building will house four degree programs and will integrate a number of sustainability initiatives and feature stories, invitations to campus events, topics––from campus life to adult students––at including rainwater collection and heat recovery. We all look forward to the formal dedication of this newest photos, and video footage. Additional college youtube.com/pennstateberks. The site includes addition to the campus later this fall. Facebook pages are linked to this main page, both professionally produced and amateur videos including a specific site for alumni (facebook.com/ highlighting various aspects of the campus. pennstateberksalumni To paraphrase Dickens, these truly are the worst of times in regard to the continuing struggles of the world’s, ). All three social media sites have links on the Fans of the microblogging Twitter site will berks.psu.edu nation’s, and state’s economies and yet simultaneously one of the best times in Penn State’s and Penn State Berks’ college’s Web page: . histories. Penn State continues to receive more applications than any other university in the country, and Penn State Berks continues to be one of the most popular and attractive Penn State campuses. 588lbs of solid waste not Penn State Berks saved the generated. Penn State Berks Alumni We value and celebrate the outstanding legacy of leadership and service, which has been passed on to us, and following resources by using we are committed to assuring that Penn State and Penn State Berks continue to thrive. Thanks to each of you for a paper produced with Stay Connected on Facebook your interest and support of the college! And please know that you are always welcome to visit and explore the 30% post-consumer fiber. 1,157lbs of net greenhouse gases prevented. Want to stay informed about the latest alumni news and events at campus. 13 trees preserved for the Penn State Berks? Scan the QR code to visit the Penn State Berks future. 8,855,385 BTUs of enegy Alumni Facebook fan page, which can be found online at not consumed. facebook.com/pennstateberksalumni. The fan page includes news 5,311 gallons of wastewater and feature stories, invitations to campus events, photos, and much flow saved. 36lbs of water-borne waste more. Become a fan today! not created. Dr. R. Keith Hillkirk, Chancellor, Penn State Berks Penn State Berks | Fall 2011 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents Alumni News Alumni News Alumni News Alumni News College News College News College News College News CALENDAROFEVENTS2011 Academic News Academic News Academic News Academic News October 4 Development News DevelopmentWPI Reunion, News 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Development News Development News Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room. November 19 Football Tailgate for PSU vs. Ohio October 4 October 22 State. (See ad on p. 4.) Outreach News September 20 Outreach News Outreach News Outreach News Alumni Society Bingo Night for Football Tailgate for PSU vs. Alumni Society Texas Hold ‘em students, 9 p.m., Perkins Student Northwestern. (See ad on p. 4) December 9 Night for students, 9 p.m. Perkins Center Multipurpose Room. Contact Nittany Lion & Santa Sighting, 5–8 Student Center Multipurpose Room. the Alumni Office, 610-396-6057. p.m., Janssen Conference Center January 21 Student News Contact Ralph Tutlane, kingtut039@ Student News Student News and Janssen Office Building. Cookie Penn State NightStudent at Reading News November 3–6, 10–13 aol.com. decorating, coloring, and photos Royals (tentative), 7:05 pm. For September 11–December 15 Theatre: Cabaret, directed by with Santa and the Nittany Lion. more information, visit the website: Art Exhibition: 9/11 Tenth Cleo House, Jr., tells the story of November 26 RSVP required. Contact the Alumni psuberkschapter.com or Anniversary Memorial Exhibition. an American writer named Cliff Football Tailgate for PSU vs. Office, 610-396-6057, contact Shawn Hinkle, shinkle@ AlumniMemorial Event News & Reception: Alumni News who travels to Berlin in search of Wisconsin. (See adAlumni on p. 4.) News Alumni News [email protected]. psualum.com. (See ad on p. 4.) Sept. 11, 4 p.m., Part 1: Crisis and inspiration when he meets a singer Reaction, Sept. 11–Oct. 20; Part named Sally at a cabaret. Sally December 10 2: Response and Healing, Nov. 6– October 23 moves in with Cliff, but as the Nazi New York City Bus Trip, Time: TBA. Dec. 15. Freyberger Gallery. (See Ghost Stories & Walking Tour with movement grows stronger, civil College News College News College News Cost: $40, Enjoy free time to shop College News p. 9 for more information.) Paranormal Expert Charlie Adams unrest grows, forcing Cliff and or see a show.