The Penn State Altoona Magazine - Fall 2003 The Ivy Leaf is published twice a year for friends and alumni of Penn State Altoona by the Office of University Relations, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3760; 814-949-5105; E-mail: srr5@psu.edu.

FALL 2003 - COVER STORY... Keeping It In The Family If ever there was a household bonded by feelings of collegiality, it was the Fochlers. All nine children of Edward '58, '77g and Jean Fochler matriculated to Penn State in their father's footsteps. Even more amazing, all of these Fochlers, including Edward, spent their first two years of college at Penn State Altoona. more -> also in this issue... Welcome from CEO & Dean Christodoulos Family Rooted in Penn State Reflections of a Student Abroad College News Faculty Notes Bookshelf Sports Class Notes Alumni Society & Development News FEATURE... Culture Shock... Adjusting To Life At Penn State Altoona More than 55 students from such faraway lands as Turkey, the Dominican Republic, France, Taiwan, Nigeria, and Brazil currently attend Penn State Altoona. more -> FEATURE... First Trustee Scholarship Makes History In the 30 years since her graduation from Penn State with a degree in education, Deborah Duffield has championed the rights of children with learning disabilities, traveled overseas on missions for her church, and provided financial assistance through endowed scholarships to college students at three institutions. more ->

Editor-in-chief Shari Routch Contributing Writers James Caltagirone Marty Jo Irvin

Alumni & Sports Editor James Caltagirone Photography & Design Roseanna Shumskas

Web Editor Jonathan O'Harrow Advertising Manager Marty Jo Irvin