Construction is set to begin on an expanded version of the Arboretum's Pollinator's Garden that will provide further opportunities for university researchers.
"The duties I perform as a function of my service as a graduate assistant are primarily educational and train me for a future career," Cronin wrote in the affidavit.
The Nittany Lions enter their sixth NIT semifinal appearance with a 2-3 all-time record.
"Ultimately, our different cultures and perspectives enrich everyone's Penn State experience, and we hope to showcase how these differences make our entire Penn State community stronger."
The Nittany Lions are 25-9 all-time in the National Invitation Tournament with one tournament championship in 2009.
Assuming he is elected, Heaton hopes to implement his "Eatin' with Heaton" initiative first -- in his "first 100 days," if you will. This will be a regular sort of roundtable discussion over lunch in the HUB, to talk to people right off the bat and start out strong.