By Dr. Andrew McNittMr. Nicholas Gialloreto (Senior Turfgrass Science) was presented with the prestigious Watson undergraduate scholarship at the Sports Turf Manager's Conference in San Jose, CA. Nick has extensive experience in the turfgrass industry. He started out in Golf Turf but has since made the switch to athletic field management and has worked for both the single A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and interned at PNC Park home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nick is currently Penn State's turf club president and will...
Penn State turfgrass students,The Turf Club would like to open an invitation to anyone interested in taking over as the new GCSAA student representative, and the Vice President for the fall of 2009. Students must be available the entire school term 2009 and spring 2010. GCSAA student representative - responsibilities include but not limited to updating Turf Club blog, leading club activities, distributing GCSAA membership applications and relevant information, and continuing the strong relationship between GCSAA and Penn State...
Can you imagine what it is like to manage the football field of one the country's most prolific franchises? Students were all ears to Chris Ecton, Pittsburgh Steelers field manager.Ecton discussed a variety of maintenance procedures including the fertility program, aerification process, re-sodding to his relationship with the Rooney family.More information to co...
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Jasmine Steinke, Dina Avvakumova, Jackie GierachScholarship Award WinnersBrandon Crim, Ryan Golay, Jasmine Steinke, John Jacques2-year Turfgrass Management Gradua...
Mark Kuhns, director of grounds at Baltusrol Golf Club, was elected as the new GCSAA president. Kuhns graduated from Penn State University in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in agricultural science.Read this month's issue of GCM here to find out more information on Mark Kuh...
Saucon Valley Country Club (Bethlehem, PA) golf course superintendent, James Roney, earned the GCSAA/Golf Digest top environmental leader award for private golf facility.Check out the article he...
In case anyone has been hiding in a cave the past four months, Penn State Men's basketball team is making some noise. Thursday, the Nittany Lions pulled off an improbable sweep of Illinois on Taylor Battle's last second layup, which sent the Nittany Nation into a frenzy. Students rushed the court to celebrate one of the most successful seasons in men's basketball history. The victory puts Penn State as a lock to enter the "Big Danc...
Penn State Turfgrass Students,There are two GCSAA scholarship deadlines approaching in the month of March.Par Aide's Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grant Program: Deadline March 15. This grant is available to the children of GCSAA members who have been active members for five or more consecutive years. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and accepted at institutions of higher learning for the upcoming year. Read more. GCSAA Student Essay Contest: Deadline March 31. Applicants...
Over a month ago, students from Penn State University's Turfgrass Science program traveled to sunny San Diego, California for the Sports Turf Manager's Association National Conference. Each year, students compete in the student competition against other turf students/schools from across the country.The competition consists of a 3 hour exam covering topics such as Soil Physical Properties and Chemical Properties, Turfgrass Growth and Development,...
By Tyler BloomGCSAA Student PresidentAside from walking Rodeo Drive, conversing with Southern Cal Trojan fans, and visiting many tourist hot spots, one of the key highlights of my four-day Rose Bowl trip was a pit stop at historic Riveria Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.My uncle and I took a "scenic" route to the golf course, but eventually found the course tucked inside a heavily secure neighborhood off of Sunset Drive. We...
