iConnect Magazine
Greetings from Dean Hall
The fall semester provided significant challenges for Penn State and our thoughts go out to those affected by this tragedy. Penn State faculty, staff, and students have faced a period akin to mourning. We have all experienced emotions ranging from shock, disbelief, anger, and sadness. But ultimately we have felt pride at seeing the actions of our students and alumni as they have reached out to each other, raised funds for charity, and have begun a healing process that includes a new culture at Penn State of transparency, outreach, and focused research in child welfare. More...
IST students support THON family
The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, or THON, is a hallowed tradition at University Park. Each year, more than 15,000 students across the university raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. Their efforts culminate with a two-day dance marathon, which will be held Feb. 17-19 at the Bryce Jordan Center. A team of students at the College of IST is preparing for the final leg of its fundraising campaign for THON 2012.
Staying connected with IST alumni
We caught up with several IST alumni who are taking on challenges that make a difference in the world, solving problems, working with people, and connecting them with information through the use of technology.
First Person: Beth Jones
Beth Jones, a member of the Advisory Board for Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology, understands the importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing world.
IST Around the State
IST faculty and students around the Commonwealth are achieving great things. Read about them here.
Beyond the Personnel File: Jennifer Stubbs
As director of alumni relations for IST, Jennifer Stubbs is excited to motivate the college's alumni base and be a resource to alums who are interested in giving back to their alma mater.
Alumni profile: David Chu, '03 IST
Information Sciences and Technology grads aren’t just on the East Coast. For this month’s IST alumni biographies section, we feature David Chu.
