Congratulations Talat

Penn State’s University Office of Global Programs (UOGP) has announced the winners of the 2012 Spirit of Internationalization Awards. The annual awards honor women from Penn State and the local community who embody the "spirit of internationalization" through academic achievements, artistic excellence, volunteerism in international organizations or dedication to advancing the status of women. The awards coincide with International Women’s Day (officially observed on March 8), which is celebrated worldwide to bring attention to global women’s issues. This year's award winners are: -- Talat Azhar, associate director of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. -- Linda Caldwell, professor of recreation, park and tourism management, and human development and family studies. -- Josephine Carubia, president of Global Connections’ board of directors. -- Paola (Giuli) Dussias, associate professor of Spanish, linguistics and psychology. -- Emily King, undergraduate senior majoring in economics, international studies and Spanish. -- Marilyn McPheron, former study abroad coordinator in the College of Agricultural Sciences’ Office of International Programs (retired).

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Pennsylvania College of Technology became an affiliate of The Pennsylvania State University in 1989, after establishing a national reputation for education supporting workforce development, first as a technical institute and later as a community college. Today, Penn College is a special mission affiliate of Penn State, committed to applied technology education. Conveniently located in Williamsport (Central Pennsylvania), Penn College attracts the second-highest enrollment in the Penn State system; over 6,400 students are enrolled in associate- and bachelor-degree programs relating to more than 100 different career areas. In addition, Penn College manages the state's largest worker training program through its Workforce Development and Continuing Education unit. The modern Penn College campus offers students hands-on instruction and access to the latest equipment, leading to excellent graduate placement and "degrees that work".