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Alumni News and Events
Scholarship Established in Remembrance of Dr. Effy Oz
A scholarship has been established to honor Dr. Effy Oz, professor of management and information science at Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies, who died of a heart attack in July 2008. The “Dr. Effy Oz Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Business Education” will benefit graduate students at Penn State Great Valley.
Dr. Oz was passionate about teaching and Penn State. He served on numerous committees at the School, including serving as the former Faculty/Senate chair. Dr. Oz wrote several books, including a popular textbook on management information systems. His son Sahar said his father loved teaching and this scholarship will be a fitting way to recognize his dedication.
A native of Israel, Dr. Oz was a veteran of the Israel Defense Forces. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 1984 he left his position as controller of Israel Aerospace Industries to pursue a career in academia. While earning a doctorate in management information systems from Boston University, he taught at that school and at Boston College. He then taught at Wayne State University in Michigan for five years and in 1996 joined Penn State, where he taught management science and information systems.
Dr. OZ is survived by his wife Narda Green Oz; sons Sahar, Ron and Noam; and daughter Adi; a sister; and a granddaughter.
If you are interested in making a gift in memory of Dr. Oz, please make checks payable to Penn State Great Valley and list the “Dr. Effy Oz Memorial Fund” in the memo line on your check. You can send your donations to the campus at 30 E. Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355.
Directions for making a credit card or web site transaction:
http://www.giveto.psu.edu/WaysToGive/index.html
When you get to the Designation of Gift area, complete as follows:
Please designate my gift to: Other, and then provide additional information: Effy Oz Memorial Scholarship at PSGV.
First Nittany Networking Event a Success!
On Thursday, June 17, 2008, 85 Penn State alums from the greater Philadelphia area met at Penn State Great Valley’s Safeguard Scientifics building for an evening of networking, refreshments and fun with fellow alumni.
This event featured Penn State alumni who shared their experiences on the power of the Penn State network. Cheryl Bonner, director of Alumni Career Services, discussed tips on using the Penn State connection for career and business success. This special evening also featured networking opportunities, door prizes, and the biggest hit of the evening- Creamery ice-cream.
“This was a great event, I’m so glad I decided to come at the last minute,” said Lisa Altomare, ’80 Lib. “I really enjoyed meeting other Penn Staters and learning about more Penn State Great Valley. I hope Penn State hosts more of these in the future!”
The program was sponsored by Penn State Alumni Career Services, Penn State Great Valley Development and Alumni Relations, and Penn State Great Valley Alumni Society.
This program is sponsored by Penn State Alumni Career Services, Penn State Great Valley Development and Alumni Relations, and Penn State Great Valley Alumni Society. Contact: Penn State University, 30 E Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
AlumLetter
Read the latest issue of our e-newsletter for Penn State Great Valley alumni and friends:
AlumLetter - April 2008
AlumLetter is Penn State Great Valley’s newsletter for our alumni and friends, featuring stories, events, and information about Penn State Great Valley’s alumni and how to stay involved. The newsletter will come out several times a year electronically plus one print-only version.
If you are a Penn State Great Valley alum and do not receive a print or electronic of AlumLetter, make sure we have your information by updating your record here so we can continue to keep you informed, or click here to download the form and fax it back to us at 610-725-5323.
Family Fest Tailgate a Hit!
On Saturday, October 20, 2007, the Penn State Great Valley Graduate Alumni Society Board hosted its first "Penn State Family Fest Tailgate" in the Safeguard Scientifics Building. More than 100 alumni, family, faculty, staff, and friends came to watch the Penn State/Indiana football game live on the campus' thirty-foot screen and enjoy a host of activities. More...
Penn State Great Valley Graduate Alumni Society Receives PSAA Award
The Penn State Alumni Association (PSAA) honored four individuals and 20 groups for their outstanding work the past year by giving them one of 14 Volunteer Awards at an Oct. 13, 2006 ceremony at The Nittany Lion Inn at University Park, PA. More...
Alumni Achievement Scholarship
The Penn State Great Valley Graduate Alumni Society Board established a new scholarship this year aimed at alumni helping alumni. More...
Penn State Great Valley Alumnus Receives Award
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