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Members spotlight: Physics professor helps turn Bloomsburg green
During his graduate studies at Boston University, Dr. Nathaniel “Ned” Greene conducted research in experimental cosmic-ray physics. However, several of his current projects at Bloomsburg University are definitely more down to earth.
A professor in physics and engineering technology at Bloomsburg since 1996, Greene has been a leader in the university’s green initiatives. In 2009, he applied for and won a $500,000 state grant to switch the campus’s primary heating fuel from coal to wood, with an industrial wood-chip biomass boiler replacing a 1950s-era coal stoker. This upgrade is allowing Bloomsburg to save money on heating, reduce its carbon emissions and support local businesses that provide the wood chips. read more…
Professors have a long-lasting impact on students: Guest post from State Sen. Richard Alloway
APSCUF staff, leaders and members interact with hundreds of state legislators each year. In those meetings, we often hear from state representatives and senators that graduated from one of the 14 state-owned universities. We hear many positive stories about classes that changed lives and professors that inspired achievement. read more…
“This is uncharted territory”: PA Supreme Court rejects redistricting plan
In a move that surprised nearly all seasoned Harrisburg watchers, the state Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered, by a vote of 4-3, the redistricting plan offered by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission to be remanded back to the commission for a second try. read more…
Make the call! Pennsylvania Call to Action for public education set for tomorrow
This Wednesday Education Voters of Pennsylvania, along with other organizations across the state, will be hosting a Statewide “Call” to Action for Public Education. We support this initiative and understand that public education has been severely impacted overall by Governor Corbett. We ask APSCUF members to join in this effort and send a message to our elected officials to invest in public education. read more…
Highlights from Board of Governors meeting: No action on PA budget freeze, new IUP President selected
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors met this morning and covered a number of items of interest to faculty and coaches at the 14 state-owned universities.
First of all, the board did not take any formal action on Governor Corbett’s request to freeze $20 million in state funding for this academic year. At this point, it appears we are in “wait and see” mode, but we will keep you informed of developments on this issue. read more…