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| Date: | Friday, May 23, 2008 |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. |
| Location: | Lawn near College Farm Pond (a/k/a Passion Puddle), Cook Campus, New Brunswick |
| Speaker: | Eva J. Pell, Senior Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School at Pennsylvania State University |
| Questions: | Call 732-932-3000, ext. 512 |
About the Speaker
Dr. Pell is a graduate of the City College of the City University of New York (B.S., biology) and Rutgers University (Ph.D., plant biology). She began her career as a high school chemistry teacher and research associate. In 1973, Pell joined the Penn State faculty as assistant professor of plant pathology. In 1995, she was named Steimer professor of agricultural sciences. Pell's research interests include the effects of air pollution on vegetation, with an emphasis on mechanistic studies at the biochemical, molecular, physiological, and whole plant levels.
Seating provided for graduates only. All others are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
Weather Information
This is an outdoor ceremony--please dress accordingly. Information about the ceremony regarding inclement weather will be provided through:
- RU-info Channel on RU-tv 3
- RU-info Call Center at 732-932-INFO (4636)
- WCTC (1450 AM)
- WRSU (88.7 FM)
- WKXW (101.5 FM)
- News 12 New Jersey (Channel 12)
Additional Information
See Information for Visitors for information about the campus and surrounding area.