At first glance, “When You Wonder, You’re Learning” by Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski is a standard text on family-based conflict management and resolution. But upon reading the first page, you’ll realize that this book is also a letter of appreciation to Fred Rogers and the Neighborhood he built through a television screen.

I grew up with Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. I was an inconsistent viewer, but a Neighbor all the same. Reading this book, I was struck by how intentional Rogers was in making sure viewers felt safe enough to learn, to feel, and to fail.

U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Bartos visited Penn State’s Berkey Creamery Monday as part of his 12-day tour around Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.

With a scoop of mint chocolate-chip ice cream in hand, Bartos took a moment to rest during his sixth pitstop of the day. He says that’s easy to do when you’re out in central Pennsylvania.

“What stands out more than anything is the beauty of the region, obviously the amazing history and the great people,” said Bartos, a Berks County native. “It’s kind of quintessentially ‘Pennsylvania.’”

WPSU’s Health Minute is a collaboration with Penn State’s College of Nursing. 

An archive recording of the WPSU Blues show as aired on July 17, 2021 and hosted by Max Spiegel.

In the first hour, hear tracks from Golden Gate Quartet, Taj Mahal, Bob Dylan, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mississippi John Hurt, Hazmat Modine, Devil In A Woodpile, The Black Keys, Leo Kottke, North Mississippi Allstars, Ray Charles, David Bromberg, and more.

In the second hour, hear Etta James, Paul Geremia, Izzy & Chris, Elizabeth Cotten, Paul Simon, Catfish Keith, John Cephas, J.J. Cale, Greg Brown, John Long, Tom Hanway & Vassar Clements, and more.  

An archive recording of the WPSU Jazz Show (from home edition) as broadcast on July 16, 2021, and hosted by Greg Petersen. This show features jazz singers. 

In the first hour, hear Johnny Mercer with Paul Weston and His Orchestra, Jon Hendricks, Joni Mitchell, k.d. lang, Lady Gaga, Louis Armstrong, Maceo Parker, John Pizzarelli, Michael Bublé with Nellie Frutato, The Mills Brothers, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr., Tony Bennett, and more.

Scott Weidensaul is a naturalist and writer, the author of about 30 books, including one out in March of this year, “A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds.” In the book, Weidensaul takes readers across the word to see the incredible feats of migrating birds. We learn that some birds travel thousands of miles at a time and many of them make those treks in the darkness of night. Weidensaul also writes about the added challenges birds are facing from loss of habitat and climate change.

The Penn State Board of Trustees approved a salary increase for university employees on Thursday. An increase in tuition rates for students will also take effect.

A 2% general salary increase will take effect for faculty and staff for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, retroactive to July 1, for a total of $23.7 million. $3.8 million will be used for contractual increases and promotions.

Last year there were no salary increases due to the pandemic.