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Dawn Blasko portrait

Dawn Blasko

As executive director of the University Faculty Senate, Dawn Blasko will be responsible for overseeing all functions of the Faculty Senate office and for supporting the senate in the performance of its duties as a representative body of Penn State faculty members. 

Macey Eyler observes the DNA that she had just isolated from strawberries and bananas during Math Options Career Day at Penn State Behrend on May 9.

Macey Eyler

Macey Eyler observes the DNA that she had just isolated from strawberries and bananas during Math Options Career Day at Penn State Behrend on May 9.

Abbey Frederick and Macey Eyler pour DNA into beakers.

Abbey Frederick and Macey Eyler

Abbey Frederick, left, and Macey Eyler were two participants in the DNA workshop at Math Options Career Day, held Tuesday, May 9, at Penn State Behrend. In the workshop, they isolated DNA from strawberries and bananas.

Helen Mendenhall, center, stands with Patrick Kress, left, and Alex Laffey during Penn State Behrend's Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip to Oakland last semester.

Mendenhall ASB

Helen Mendenhall, center, stands with Patrick Kress, left, and Alex Laffey during Penn State Behrend's Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip to Oakland last semester. Mendenhall just completed her first year at Penn State Behrend, and the ASB trip helped reaffirm her commitment to service. "“I’m already thinking about the service work that I can do next year, and I’m so excited,” she said.