In recent weeks, there has been much gripe amongst students regarding the latest fixture to the HUB Lawn: a fenced-in construction zone to remain in place until construction is completed.
Following yesterday's meeting with President Graham Spanier, Vice President for Student Affairs Damon Sims, and Steve Maruszewski from the Office of Physical Plant, Eco-Action feels that the foundation has been established to allow student involvement in the administrative efforts toward campus sustainability.
This afternoon, leaders from environmental awareness and sustainability club Eco-Action will meet with President Graham Spanier and other university officials to discuss Penn State's transition from coal-based energy to more sustainable sources.
In his final weeks as governor of Pennsylvania before the November elections, Ed Rendell has appointed two new members, Mark H. Dambly and Paul H. Silvis, to the Penn State Board of Trustees and has also reappointed standing member Ira Lubert.
Care.com is introducing its new College Caregivers program that connects students at over 7,000 universities, including Penn State, with local residents in need of services such as babysitting, pet sitting, in-home care for seniors and tutoring.