Thursday, October 23, 2014

Shaping the Future Summit

This is a series of talks to engage students in emerging issues facing our world.  This year the focus is on 'The power of money.'

For more information:

http://futuresummit.psu.edu/


Social media campaign #PSU24 to showcase a day in the life of Penn State

Starting at sunrise on Thursday, Oct. 23, a 24-hour social media campaign will chronicle a day in the life of Penn State. Dubbed #PSU24, the campaign seeks to showcase the many moments and experiences that make up a day at Penn State, on campuses around Pennsylvania and at locations around the world.

For more info please see:

http://news.psu.edu/story/330564/2014/10/16/campus-life/social-media-campaign-psu24-showcase-day-life-penn-state

Monday, October 20, 2014

Christian Marrone - DHS Chief of Staff Oct. 29

When: Oct 29 - 12:20-1:10
Where: Cybertorium

Topics:

  • Background on the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Discussion of a risk-based approach to handling situations on the border, coast, and within the country utilizing given resources.
  • Prioritization and analysis of threats, and implementation of programs for both prevention and response efforts.
  • Management of a new and expanding organization.
  • Future of national security and how DHS will continue to uphold its mission in years to come. 

Christian P. Marrone currently serves as Chief of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security, under Secretary Jeh Johnson. Prior to joining DHS, he was most recently Vice President for National Security and Acquisition Policy at the Aerospace Industries Association, bringing to the association extensive budget policy experience from both the Department of Defense and the private sector.
Marrone held a number of senior positions within DOD, including Special Assistant to then- Secretary Gates and Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs. During his time at DOD, Marrone worked on and supported DOD’s leadership on many issues and priorities, including budget key acquisition programs; overall program, management and acquisition policy efficiencies; and cybersecurity. Marrone also led the annual development of the Department’s legislative program, including a variety of tasks and initiatives to support passage of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Additionaly, Marrone previously served as an Executive for Defense Markets for 3M, where he was charged with helping to build and develop the company’s Defense Markets Division. He also provided advice and guidance on National Security related issues to the company’s senior leadership.
Marrone is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, with a B.A. in Political Science. He also holds a J.D. from Temple University and a master’s degree in Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a proud alumnus of Coach Joe Paterno’s Penn State Football Program, of which he was a member from 1993 to 1997.