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Eco-model next presenter in Distinguished Speaker Series
Summer Rayne Oakes
Eco-model, Planet Green Television Host, and Author of "style naturally: the savvy shopping guide to sustainable fashion and beauty"
"Everyone Looks Good in Green: Getting Involved with Green Collar Jobs"
Thursday, December 3, 2009
7:30 p.m. - Gymnasium - Stephen A. Adler Athletic Complex
Summer Rayne Oakes graduated from Cornell University —an entomologist and environmental scientist by training. In 2000 in the midst of her studies, Oakes embarked on a journey of cause-related modeling and innovative sustainable design/development projects to push sustainability issues through fashion and media, a position which earned her the name of "The Eco-Model." In addition to this, Summer Rayne is now a spokesperson, resident expert, and youngest Board of Advisors for Planet Green, Discovery Network’s new eco-lifestyle network that launched June 4, 2008 to 50 million households. Oakes’ work spans multiple disciplines, all of which are deeply imbued in environmental issues. Her studies in waste management, organic contaminants & environmental health; mine reclamation; rainforest regeneration; invasive species; landscape impact analysis; sustainable development; and aquatic entomology and stream water quality overlap with her environmentally-relevant, values-based modeling, for which she is largely recognized.
In addition to her media endeavors, Oakes is a partner at the strategic consulting firm, Group SJR, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. Grounded in innovative research, brand development/management, and communications, SJR develops, implements, and manages traditional, online, and grassroots/guerilla campaigns across the United States and around the globe. Oakes engages this platform to advise and represent clients both in front and behind-the-scenes.
In addition to this, Summer Rayne stays highly connected and active in a number of initiatives including the youth climate change-green jobs movement; environmental- and socially-conscious design; and sustainable development, particularly in Africa and the Arctic.
In February of 2009, she released her first book, style, naturally: the savvy shopping guide to sustainable fashion and beauty published by Chronicle Books.
Admission to this event is free of charge.
Residence Hall fall break closing (November 2009)
The Penn State Altoona Residence Halls will close for the fall semester/Thanksgiving break on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 12 noon. The halls will reopen for students on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 11 a.m.
Final exam and residence hall closing dates for the end of fall semester (December 2009)
Final exam period for the fall 2009 semester is scheduled from December 14 – 17. Residence halls will close at 12 noon on Saturday, December 19, 2009. The halls will reopen for the spring 2010 semester for returning students on Sunday, January 10, 2010. Classes for the spring 2010 semester will begin on Monday, January 11, 2010.
November - December 2009:
Student Affairs Programming Dates of Importance
Career Services...
is offering free bus transportation for all students interested in attending the Federal Government Career Day at Carnegie Mellon University from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Interested students should sign up in the career Services Office, 126 Slep Student Center, by Monday, November 16, 2009. You can check out all Career Services programming opportunities at www.altoona.psu.edu/career/calendar.htm online.
Health and Wellness Services...
is offering an on-going series of workshops dealing with the issues of stress management, improving relationships, improving self-awareness, controlling test anxiety, and improving sleep. In addition, therapy groups in
the following areas are being offered:
- Connectedness Group - focusing on self-development and relationships
- Insight Group for Women - focusing on improving skills to deal with issues of stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and life skills
- Depression Management Group - focusing on skill development to manage emotions and decrease depression
- Anxiety Management Group - focusing on developing skills to manage stress and anxiety
You can check out all Health and Wellness Services programming opportunities at www.altoona.psu.edu/healthwellness online.
Institutional Equity and Diversity...
is offering the Finding Your Path series, an informal reflection by faculty members on their personal journeys and intellectual passions. Dr. Barbara Hong, associate professor of special education, will present on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 during common hour (12 noon - 1 p.m.) in the Edith Davis Eve Chapel sanctuary.
Religious Awareness Week is scheduled for Monday, November 30 through Friday, December 4, 2009. For a schedule of events, please contact the office of Institutional Equity and Diversity at 814-949-5053.
Student Life...
is offering a wide range of events. You can check them out at www.altoona.psu.edu/osl/calendar.asp online.
Announcing the Football Express!
Now you can attend Penn State football games and save money on gas and parking. Fullington Bus Line will offer round trip transportation between Altoona and University Park for all Penn State home football games.
The bus will depart from Penn State Altoona's Ivy parking lot four hours prior to kick-off. Tickets are $18 round-trip and must be purchased in advance by calling Fullington Bus Line at 814-693-7630. The bus will drop off passengers at Bull Barns near the intersection of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Road (across from the Stadium). The bus will pick up passengers one hour after the conclusion of the game at the Bull Barns location. Tickets are available to all customers, regardless of affiliation with Penn State Altoona. All tickets are for the round trip. One way tickets are not available.
Any questions about the service should be directed to Fullington Bus Line at 814-693-7630.
AMTRAN Announces Changes to Penn State Altoona Bus Routes
Did you know that all Penn State Altoona students can ride the AMTRAN bus service for free? visit the AMTRAN Web site for more information.
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