Penn State alumnus Joe Gofus remembers precisely when he knew that he wasn’t going to become a weather forecaster.
Blackadar served as department head from 1967 to 1981 and was professor emeritus prior to his passing in January 2015.
A graduate of meteorology and his wife recently pledged $250,000 to the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ Department of Meteorology to support faculty contributions to teaching, research and public service.
Brunes commit $50K to Penn State Meteorology
University Park, Pa. -- William Brune, distinguished professor of meteorology and his wife, Mary Jane, recently committed $50,000 to establish the Brune Fund for Weather and Climate Risk Forecasting and Communication
Tim Hatlee receives Dennis and Joan Thomson Distinguished Graduate Fellowship in Meteorology
Robert ('63) and Charlotte Landis have long been engaged with students in the College of EMS and specifically in the Department of Meteorology, so we're very pleased that they have decided to name the Broadcasting Room in the Myers Weather Center.
Joel N. Myers, the founder, president and chairman of AccuWeather Inc. and current Penn State trustee and alumnus, has committed $2 million to help ensure Penn State’s continued international leadership in meteorology, University President Graham B. Spanier announced at the Board of Trustees meeting today (Sept. 11).
Donor offers matching challenge for Levenia Adom Memorial Graduate Award
Dennis and Joan Thomson endow a Distinguished Graduate Fellowship in Meteorology.
"Dennis and Joan Thomson, both Penn State faculty members since 1970, have long been known for their commitment to students."
