The Penn State Altoona Magazine - Spring 2003 The Ivy Leaf is published twice a year for friends and alumni of Penn State Altoona by the Office of University Relations, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3760; 814-949-5105; E-mail: srr5@psu.edu.

SPRING 2003 - COVER STORY... Ralph and Helen Force... a Lifetime of Sharing ...While finding joy and contentment in life's simple pleasures, the Forces also have garnered tremendous satisfaction from acts of kindness and generosity that they've extended to employees of Ralph's company, Electric Motor & Supply, Inc., members of the Altoona Symphony Orchestra and Penn State Altoona. It certainly is not an exaggeration to say that, over the years, Penn State Altoona has become part of the Forces' extended family. more -> also in this issue... Welcome from CEO & Dean Commencement College News Faculty Notes Bookshelf Faculty & Staff Awards Sports Alumni Society News Class Notes Alumni Barbecue FEATURE... Jerry Zolten...It's Still Rock 'n Roll to Me "I remember seeing the name 'Elvis Presley' written on a brick wall and not knowing who it was. Can you imagine a time not knowing who Elvis Presley was?" more -> FEATURE... Undergraduate Research...a unique opportunity at Penn State Altoona Mention the words "undergraduate research" and many would laugh off the term as an oxymoron. But at Penn State Altoona, undergraduate research is alive and well. more ->

Editor-in-chief Shari Routch Advertising Editor Marty Jo Irvin Alumni Editor James Caltagirone

Layout/Photography Editor Roseanna Shumskas Sports Editor Brent Baird Web Editor Jonathan O'Harrow

Contributing Writers Brent Baird James Caltagirone Marty Jo Irvin Nate Heckenberger Jonathan O'Harrow Shari Routch

Cover photo: The Forces at home Cover and Force Article Photography Gary N. Baranec