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Cover Story Dr. James E. Van Horn, professor of rural sociology at Penn State, has devoted 30 years to providing Pennsylvanians and others with knowledge they can use to make their lives and the lives of their children and families better. In honor of his commitment to outreach and cooperative extension, Penn State presented him with the 1999 Award for Faculty Outreach.

	Land-grant universities play a key role in helping children, youth and families Program helps child care providers, parents and employers State program leader champions initiatives that help create strong individuals, families and communities Local leaders discuss solutions to school violence Girls and science: Math Options builds the foundation Child care training initiatives are making life better for families in York Nutrition education program promotes healthy diet and lifestyle Food for thought: SuperCupboards for families across Pennsylvania Cancer program empowers medically underserved rural residents Outreach: Kenya New Web site offers gerontology-related information School of Nursing conference focuses on end-of-life care How aging affects self-image is topic of conference World Campus: Celebrating first year of teaching and learning on-line Turfgrass student from Washington state visits University Park Partnership results in on-line degree Year 2000 outreach campaign receives $190,000 AT&T grant Helping Pennsylvania become telecommunications technology friendly Workforce development is aiding Venango County Technology enhances transportation safety and mobility Grant supports African languages and literatures Researcher evaluates police efforts to combat domestic violence	“Reaching out” news briefs Consortium bridges barriers Building resilience: Extension program strengthens children, youth and families Conference focuses on grief and healing processes Shaver’s Creek: Educating young people to be future leaders WPSX-TV brings the world into the classrooms of 5.7 million children Fight BAC! Campaign combats foodborne illness through education Penn State Berks receives $470,000 training grant Children’s literature matters—for people of all ages Today’s 4-H Heart disease: Leading killer of women over 55 Teen pregnancy prevention strategies are theme of program Fast Track program: Helping Central Pennsylvania students and parents World Campus joins AT&T Learning Network Virtual Academy Ohio students demonstrate impact of World Campus courses on their work Circus performer takes Penn State courses on the road Penn State DuBois: Bringing Magnet Applications to Clearfield County Team Pennsylvania: Developing world-class workforce Outreach units collaborate to launch workforce development initiative French Department hosts international meeting of scholars Exploring global context of African American experience PENNTAP lauded: York printer saves $1.5 million Children, Youth, and Families Outreach Programs

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Penn State Outreach Editorial Staff Dr. James H. Ryan—Vice President for     Outreach and Cooperative Extension Tracey D. Huston—Director of Outreach     Communications Deborah A. Benedetti—Editor Celena E. Kusch—Staff Writer Sandra L. Rothrock—Editorial Assistant Jacklyn S. Rosenfeld—Director of Marketing     Communications David L. Maser—Art Director/Designer Brian Mizikar—Graphic Designer Cheryl Himes—Graphic Designer

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