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).