Honors Theses: Congratulations and Preparation!

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Over the last few days our seniors have submitted their honors theses. This is always a great time (albeit often one fraught with anxiety as they get down to the wire) and I am very proud that we have our largest class ever graduating this year. All honors theses are now submitted electronically and can be viewed via the library website: https://honors.libraries.psu.edu/ Just search for a key term and away you go! Take a few minutes to poke around in your favorite field and think you will find some very interesting reading.

As we come through this time we always ask for feedback from our students. One concern often expressed is knowing exactly what are our deadlines, procedures, and policies. We announce important deadlines on our listserv and are available to our students and advisers on the new Student Records System. All of this information can also be found on our website: http://www.shc.psu.edu/ For example:

Furthermore, at the site about the honors thesis you can find even more detail with a step-by-step guide, links to forms, and all the other information necessary for getting a jump on your thesis. Why I am posting this now? Because next year’s seniors have to submit their Thesis Proposal Report this coming Sunday, April 15, 2012 by 11:59 p.m.! 

The SHC Thesis Project Guide
This guide presents some details for the step-by-step process students usually go through while doing thesis projects and writing an honors thesis.

The SHC Electronic Thesis Submission Guide
This guide will assist you in fulfilling the final requirement to graduate with honors – the submission of your thesis document.

Links to Thesis Forms Online
Log into the SHC student records system to view or complete the required Thesis Proposal. The Thesis Proposal must be submitted one year before your intended graduation date.

The electronic Honors Theses Archives provide a searchable database of honors theses submitted since Fall 2009.

See Career Services, Resources for Undergraduate Research for:

  • undergraduate research opportunities
  • financial support for students conducting research
  • research exhibition and publication

 

SHC and Penn State Hershey College of Medicine Early Assurance Program

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We have been working with the Penn State College of Medicine to develop a new “early assurance” program for our students and I am very pleased to be able to share with you all the details!

Beginning in spring 2012, the Early Assurance Program will select up to five Schreyer Scholars, offering them an early assurance of admission into the College of Medicine prior to the start of their junior year. The early assurance decision secures selected Scholars a spot in the medical school’s incoming class in the fall after the Scholar’s spring gradu- ation. Admission is contingent upon the Scholar having successfully completed all requirements for graduation with honors outlined by the Schreyer Honors College and Penn State.

For successful candidates, the academic rigor of the Schreyer Honors College and the leading research and excellence of care practiced at Penn State’s College of Medicine may be a prescription for a lifetime of success in the medical field. Smart medicine, indeed.

Scholars must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

  • Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher at the end of their sophomore year with demonstrated high academic achievement in both science and non-science curriculum
  • Have completed 8 of 10 required math- ematics and science courses. The required courses are:
    • Biology (2 semesters)
    • Inorganic Chemistry (2 semesters)
    • Organic Chemistry (2 semesters)
    • Physics (2 semesters)
    • Mathematics* (2 semesters) — *Calculus recommended

The application review also includes an evaluation of:

  • Extracurricular activities
  • Community service
  • Medical experience exposure (clinical observation, job shadowing, summer internships, etc.)
  • Letters of recommendation from the Scholar’s honors adviser and from two faculty members

Application deadline:
May 15 of the sophomore year Application review:

Applications will be reviewed by the Schreyer Honors College Selection Committee with finalists submitted to the College of Medicine’s Admissions Committee by the middle of June. Upon further review by the College of Medicine, selected finalists will

be interviewed and decisions offering early assurance admission will be made by early August, prior to the start of the Scholar’s junior year.

For more information about the Schreyer Honors College-College of Medicine Early Assurance Program, contact Dr. Arun Upneja, associate dean, Schreyer Honors College, at axu4@psu.edu.

PSU Smeal College of Business #1 Among Recruiters

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Once again this year, Smeal is ranked first among recruiters. See the full story here.

Penn State’s Smeal College of Business again No. 1 among recruiters

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Business Building, Penn State University Park campus.

Credit: Annemarie MountzBusiness Building, Penn State University Park campus

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For the second year in a row, employers surveyed by Bloomberg Businessweek have ranked the Penn State Smeal College of Business as having the best undergraduate business program in the country.

To view the complete rankings, go to goo.gl/1OYur. To see Smeal’s No. 1 ranking, click on the column titled “Recruiter Survey Rank” on this website.

The magazine surveyed 257 corporate recruiters as part of its 2012 ranking of the best undergraduate business programs. The recruiters were asked to identify which schools have the best graduates, most innovative curricula, and most effective career services. The recruiter ranking also takes into account surveys from 2011 and 2010.

Congratulations to the SHC class of 2016! What questions do you have?

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This past week students were notified of their admissions to the SHC. It is time to make the big decision, which college will you attend?

You spent the admissions process telling us why we should accept you. NOW we have to tell you why you should accept us! What questions do you have about the SHC? Not sure if this is the place for you? Is State College too cold? Are there enough research opportunities? Travel abroad? Internships? Ask away! Use the comment section here and I will be happy to reply. Better yet, if you would you like to hear directly from our current students pop over to the SHC 2016 Facebook group and join the conversation.

So ask away! We want you to know as much as possible about us, SHC, and PSU as you make your decision.

A tribute to JoePa from Jason O

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PSU Scholar alumnus Jason O was moved to write this tribute to our Coach.

I wrote this for Joe Paterno’s family and the Penn State students and alumni. Hoping this music will help you work through the loss. Joe Paterno: you will be missed greatly.

 

Some say he was more the legend
Some say he was more the man
But the way it feels inside this valley
It’s clear we’ve got a hero on our hands

 

Goodbye JoePA
Everyone’s chanting your name
They’re waving white and blue
It’ll never be the same

 

Goodbye JoePa
We had a good run it’s true
And when we’re waving white and blue
We’ll be thinking about you

 

He’s not a long list of records

He’s not a statue or the buildings that he gave
He’s a whole lot more than an idea
And you can feel it in all the lives that he changed

 

People lined up on the sidewalks
And they’re crowded out into the streets
Everyone wants to bid farewell
And say “hey coach,
You’ll live on in our memories”

Joseph Vincent Paterno, 1926-2012

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Today I was going to reflect on the fact January 22, 2012 is the one year anniversary of the passing of Mr. William Schreyer. Sadly instead we remember one of his closest friends, Coach Paterno. It is a truly sad coincidence that these two great men who transformed their respective fields and each of whom left such an indelible mark on Penn State should share this anniversary.

The circumstances of the last few months are not what anyone would have wanted, but I do not believe they will define his career and certainly not his life. Coach often said he lived a full, happy life doing what he loved best with a wonderful family and friends. He transformed the lives of thousands of young men for the better. He reminded us all to be gracious in defeat and when we are successful, to act like we have been there before and will be there again. That, I am convinced, will be his legacy.

At Mr. Schreyer’s funeral Joe said Bill was like a brother to him and that his passing marked the end of a great era. I am sure Mr. Schreyer would say the same.

This evening’s 9 pm mass in the worship hall at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center will be offered for Mr. Schreyer and I am sure Coach Paterno will be remembered as well.

“May light perpetual shine upon him.”

Joe Paterno 1926-2012

 

Message from President Erickson and Positive Signs

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Yesterday President Erickson sent his weekly address and in it he affirmed the five points in his promise to the Penn State community, announcing several new initiatives. It is very important that we as a community continue to remain in discussion about the issues that have led to this crisis and above all do what we can to help those who have been victims.

Dr. Erickson also spoke about positive signs of support and encouragement for Penn State. It has been humbling to see so many not only holding us accountable, but also supporting us, knowing that we are a strong institution with solid moral and ethical foundations. As I have said before, being a community of integrity is not about being perfect, it is about responding in the right and responsible manner when wrong has been done.

I am pleased to report that applications to the Schreyer Honors College are also, like those to the university at large, up slightly over last year’s record numbers. In just a few weeks well over 120 faculty members will begin reading applications and notices will go out the first week in March. We look forward to welcoming our prospective students to campus later this spring.

Finally, I continue to meet with students here on campus and we have a round table discussion tonight (Tuesday Dec. 6th) in Atherton C-9 at 5:30. Please feel free to come by and do not hesitate to email me if you have any concerns or questions.

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The Dean’s Twitter Updates for 2011-11-16

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  • PSU students are on Anderson Cooper at 9am CNN today. #
  • Telling that my visit to the dentist was the most enjoyable ever of the last 10 days. #
  • Students: Have you had an internship or job offer withdrawn and been told it is because of the events here at PSU? If so, please let me know #
  • #weSTILLare http://t.co/hfRZn25n #
  • Pollock rocks! Chocolate mouse crepe with raspberry sauce!👍 http://t.co/43Vy2pRq #
  • Thank you to @HoCoStuCo for having me by to answer questions. I hope it was helpful. You all are doing so much #rebuilding #

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A Message to Schreyer Scholars

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I am writing this on Monday, a new day of beginning following a most tumultuous week here at Penn State. So much has happened in such a short period of time – horrific allegations of abuse and cover-up, leadership upheaval, raucous protests, a media siege, vigils, and a game that came to represent so much more than football. On this day, the confusion, anger, disillusionment, and hurt remain but raw emotion has been blunted a bit and, thanks to the sure guidance of our new president, Dr. Rod Erickson, our equilibrium has begun to be restored.

If you were at the vigil on Friday night or in Beaver Stadium Saturday or watched what transpired on that field before and after such hard-fought play, you witnessed a deep resolve to push through these dark days and show that all that is good and great about this University will shine once more. Perhaps what makes me most proud and confident of our future is that you, our students, led all these efforts.

We have a long, difficult road ahead of us. We have strong leaders committed to being moral leaders and maintaining transparency. (See President Erickson’s “Promise to the Penn State Community”) We have faculty and staff who are equally committed to maintaining the integrity and quality of our Academic Mission. And we have students who lead by example. We have every reason, therefore, to be “bullish” on the future of Penn State.

This is journey that we must take together and I look forward to talking and working with you all. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. I will also be at the Student Council meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) night and we will have a series of round table discussions after Thanksgiving. Be sure to check the listserv for times and places.

For the glory,

Dean Brady