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2009
  • Finance & Business Senior Leadership Signs Commitment Statement on Diversity.(pdf)
  • Penn State Safety Fair Set for Sept. 24
    Join University Police, Environmental Health and Safety, and local fire and safety departments at the Penn State Safety Fair. Fire trucks and police cars will be on hand, as well as fun activities and safety information. Stop by from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Weston Community Center.
  • Annual Community Resources Fair Set for Sept. 17
    Downtown State College will host its annual Community Resources Fair from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Borough Building (South Pugh Street) on September 17. The event is an opportunity for local agencies to discuss with residents the resources available to them in the area.
  • Videoconferencing Program Saves Time and Money
    Thanks to a videoconferencing program, meetings at Penn State don’t have to be a long drive or walk away anymore. You can sign on to Adobe Connect and experience your meetings without leaving the office.
  • Help F&B Save Money
    Have you ever looked around at work and thought, "If I were the boss, I'd do things differently. We could save a lot of time and money if only we'd...." Well, the F&B Expenditures Team wants to hear your ideas for changes that will result in saved time, resources, or money. Send your suggestions to expenditures@psu.edu.
  • Three F&B members are participating in the year’s Leadership Centre County class.
    Susie Blauer – Auxiliary & Business Services
    Lloyd Rhoades – Office of Physical Plant
    Greg Scott – Office of Physical Plant
    This is a great opportunity for these F&B employees as they spend the year learning and promoting community needs, opportunities, and awareness.
  • F&B Opens Comment Box for QS/QP Awards
    The 2009 Quality Service, Quality People Awards have come and gone. Five outstanding employees were awarded for their hard work and commitment. We want to know what you think about the awards and/or the award ceremony. Send your comments, suggestions, and thoughts to Kim Belcher.
  • F&B Strategic Plan is Complete and Available Online
    In June, the 2008-2013 F&B Strategic Plan was published and the full document is viewable online. Heading into the next five years, the plan covers many important areas such as F&B’s framework, guiding principles, and key initiatives.
    The plan can also be downloaded in PDF format.
  • New Privacy Manager Joins Risk Management Office
    F&B would like to welcome Sarah Morrow to Penn State. Joining the University Risk Management Office, Sarah will fill the positions of privacy manager and chief privacy officer. She brings with her experience from the banking and mortgage industries, most recently as privacy compliance officer for Zions Bank in Nevada.
  • F&B Approves Statement on Acts of Intolerance
    As part of its Key Initiative to Foster Diversity, Finance & Business has adopted a Statement on Acts of Intolerance, outlining behavior and actions that are deemed inappropriate and harmful in the workplace. To view the Statement, visit the following page: F&B Intolerance Policy.
  • 2009 QS/QP Awards Presented
    Winners of the 2009 Quality Service, Quality People Awards were announced at the Awards Ceremony on Thurs., May 7 at the Nittany Lion Inn.
  • 2009 Quality Service, Quality People Award Nominees Announced
    The 2009 QS/QP Awards Ceremony will be held in May; view 2009 Nominees as well as previous year’s award nominees and winners. “These awards showcase what talented and driven people we have here at F&B. I enjoy learning about the great things employees accomplish each year and the QS/QP Awards are one way to recognize those accomplishments,” said Gary Schultz, Senior Vice President for Finance & Business/Treasurer.
  • Goldsmith Headlines Annual Spring Retreat
    This year’s F&B Spring Retreat featured a high-energy presentation by keynote speaker Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, best-selling business author and respected leader in business. Dr. Goldsmith is author of “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.”
  • Schultz Wins Addison Award
    Former Senior Vice President for Finance & Business/Treasurer Gary Schultz received the Arnold Addison Award from the Borough of State College (pdf). The award recognizes significant achievement in supporting a strong town-gown relationship. Congratulations Gary!
  • F&B's First Wellness Fair a Hit
    Thousands of employees flocked to the BJC for the first installment of F&B's Healthier U Wellness Fair. The event featured a large range of wellness services and practices from over 25 vendors and groups.
  • F&B Welcomes Kofi Ofori to its Central Office
    Beginning April 20, Kofi Ofori will assume the role of special assistant to the senior vice president for Finance & Business. Kofi returns to F&B with a variety of experience, most recently as a recruiting manager for Robert Half Finance and Accounting in New York. In 2002 Kofi was a purchasing agent with Penn State and was also F&B’s first diversity intern.
  • United Way Thanks F&B
    The United Way Luncheon to thank the Finance & Business staff who led this year's campaign was held on April 14 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. Guest speaker Gary Schultz thanked all involved for another successful year. See Photos.
  • Amaechi Speaks to University Technical Service Employees
    Over three days, nearly 800 staff members attended several talks by Penn State alumnus and former NBA player John Amaechi. The events were held in the Bryce Jordan Center's Founders Room and focused on the University's technical services employees.
    Photos from the event
  • Weidner Elected to Chair NACCU Board
    Joel Weidner, director of information systems for Auxiliary & Business Services, was elected as the board chair of the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) at the association's annual meeting held on March 11 in Orlando.
  • Unisex bathrooms available in many Penn State buildings
    Unisex bathrooms are currently accessible in many academic, administrative, and athletic buildings at the University Park campus and several commonwealth colleges. The restrooms provide "safe places" for the transgender community of Penn State. A list of the bathrooms is available on the LGBTA Web site.
2008
  • Teamwork a Theme at Office Tailgate
    Semi-annually, the Research Accounting Office and the Office of Sponsored Programs get together to network and build teamwork between coworkers. This year, they tailgated before Penn State’s clash versus Ohio State.
  • Denny Stewart Retires After 38 Years at Penn State
    The Nittany Lion Inn was filled with memories and kind words on November 12 as many friends, colleagues, and fellow employees gathered to celebrate the retirement of Denny Stewart.
  • Show Off Your Office's Penn State Pride
    F&B wants to hear your "Tales from the Tailgate." On November 21, F&B employees were encouraged to show their Penn State spirit by holding a tailgate themed party in their offices. Some offices dressed in blue and white to celebrate the Nittany Lions' last home game of the season versus Michigan State on November 22. View photos from the tailgates. Employees can also send in their party stories, photos, and tailgate recipes to wxj6@psu.edu to be featured on the F&B web site.
  • Two Diversity Awards are Open for Nominations Two awards recognizing individuals who make exceptional contributions to the Penn State lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community are open for nominations. Please read the criteria for each award and consider nominating a person who exemplifies the qualities listed. The two awards, the Outstanding Service Award and Ally Recognition Award, will be presented in the HUB-Robeson Center on Friday, April 18, 2008.
  • MRC Accepting Awards for Annual Awards Reception
    The Multicultural Resource Center is hosting its annual Senior Awards and Diversity Recognition Reception on April 10. The center is presently accepting nominations for the awards. Feel free to nominate faculty or staff members who have consistently promoted multiculturalism and sensitivity toward the needs of students of color.
  • Budget Office Announced its Biggest Loser Steve Neeper shed almost 22 lbs. over eight weeks to become the University Budget Office’s “Biggest Loser.”
  • Amaechi, QS/QP Awards Headline Annual Spring Retreat This year’s F&B Spring Retreat featured a talk from keynote speaker John Amaechi, four new Quality Service, Quality People Awards , and thorough discussions regarding F&B’s key initiatives.
  • Penn State Continues Commitment to Green Construction Penn State is building one of the greenest law schools in the country. Penn State Dickinson School of Law’s two locations will feature modern green building methods that will aim to conserve resources and promote environmental awareness.
  • F&B Improvements Noted in Latest Diversity Climate Survey Results
    As part of its Diversity Key Initiative, Finance and Business is continually developing new ways to improve the diversity climate in its units and maintain each office’s progress. A major step in that improvement is the 2007 Diversity Climate Survey.
  • Ask and Learn…There are No Dumb Questions
    One way to get answers is to ask questions. The short film “No Dumb Questions” sits in on three sisters and listens to their probing questions about their Uncle Bill’s transformation into a woman.
  • Finance & Business Senior Leadership Signs Commitment Statement on Diversity.(pdf)

2007
  • F&B Strategic Plan 2008-2013 The Framework is an integral component of the Finance & Business Strategic Plan. It identifies F&B’s priorities and sets the direction it will take during the next five years. Watch Albert G. Horvath, Vice President for Finance & Business, communicate about the F&B Strategic Plan.
  • Make a difference locally with Leadership Centre County Those concerned about the future of their community, schools, and environment may want to consider joining Leadership Centre County, a local group of active community members. The experience develops community leadership among those who aim to make a difference and a positive change for Centre County.
  • F&B Accepting Nominations for First Annual Quality Service, Quality People Awards
  • Framework to Foster Diversity Mid-Term Progress Report and Appendices now available.
  • Internal Audit Launches Web Site
    The Office of Internal Audit recently posted its Web site. The Internal Audit evaluates operational, electronic, and financial controls throughout the University.
  • The Country's First Green Stadium
    Penn State’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park is the first sports stadium in the country to be certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. The stadium, which achieved its certification in July, uses many green initiatives and is recognized in the September issue of “Building Design & Construction Magazine.”
  • F&B Employees Clean up Historic Mansion for Day of Caring For the second year in a row, members of the University Budget Office and the University Financial Officers helped clean up the Centre Furnace Mansion for the United Way’s annual Day of Caring.
  • The Centre County United Way Day of Caring.
  • New F&B Vice President Appointed.
  • F&B 2007 Spring Retreat featured Keynote Speaker Cynthia Cooper. Ms. Cooper was the vice president of Internal Audit at the former WorldCom organization.
  • Board of Trustees receive Capital Plan update on the Office of Physical Plan Web Site and view the press release.
  • Welcome Kim Belcher – new Assistant to the Senior Vice President/Treasurer.
  • Eight Finance & Business employees receive University awards.
  • President Spanier Shares State-of-the-University Address via internet Penn State President Graham B. Spanier outlines the University's successes and accomplishments of the past year in his annual State-of-the-University address. President Spanier also provides encouraging words and promising predictions for the future.

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HEADLINES & UPDATES
F&B Staff Survey Results Available
The 2008 Faculty/Staff Survey results are available to be viewed online. Among the F&B employees, all 10 units were represented with a 50 percent response rate.
F&B Members Begin LCC Experience
Seven members (pdf) from F&B were selected to take part in this year's Leadership Centre County class. The yearlong program acquaints its members with the history and culture of the Centre region, and is a fantastic learning experience for all.
Finance & Business Senior Leadership Signs Commitment Statement on Diversity.
F&B Employees Show Off Their True Colors
On the eve of this season's first football game, F&B employees let out their school spirit by sporting their blue and white gear for College Colors Day.
Emergency Management Site Goes Live
The Penn State Emergency Management Office unveiled its new web site, which provides a wealth of safety and security information for the Penn State community.
F&B Wants to Pump "U" Up
F&B's Healthy U Challenge pits you against your coworkers, friends, and family in a little healthy competition. The challenge is designed for all levels, and everyone involved can learn to be healthier, stronger, and more energetic.
H1N1 Virus Forum
Representatives from campus presented an information session to F&B Leadership on the H1N1 Virus. Learn more about the presentation and view other related resources and materials.
Employee Ethics and Compliance Hotline
Address your concerns about workplace issues anonymously with the Ethics and Compliance Hotline. This service will assist you with problems including financial matters such as fraud, theft, conflict of interest, and other violations of University policy, including research compliance matters, discrimination, athletics-compliance issues, and more. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-560-1637.
F&B Newsletter
View current and past issues online.