King was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., which is also Coach Paterno's hometown, and before broadcasting to a national audience, he worked in radio, television and newspapers in Miami, Fla., where he became acquainted with Paterno. His own philanthropic efforts include founding the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, which awards grants to individuals suffering from heart disease to help pay for medical treatment, and involvement with the American Heart Association and Save the Children Foundation. Throughout the day on Friday, April 23, campaign volunteers and guests will further their knowledge of Penn State's mission by attending Penn State in the World Today, a series of seminars and educational showcases sponsored by various academic units of the University. The dollar goal and other details of the fund-raising effort will be revealed at that time. A limited number of free tickets are available to the public at Eisenhower Auditorium.
Admission is free.
Donations to the dance marathon benefit children with cancer at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and their families, and cancer research. The center will serve as a gathering site for returning alumni and a focal point for campus tours. It will contain meeting rooms and space for special events, educational displays and staff offices. The job performance rating ritual is often a source of discomfort for supervisor and employee alike. But a Penn State researcher says training sessions for raters can make the job rating process more accurate and relevant.