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A tribute to JoePa from Jason O

Jan 26th, 2012

PSU Scholar alumnus Jason O was moved to write this tribute to our Coach.

I wrote this for Joe Paterno’s family and the Penn State students and alumni. Hoping this music will help you work through the loss. Joe Paterno: you will be missed greatly.

Some say he was more the legend
Some say he was more the man
But the way it feels inside this valley
It’s clear we’ve got a hero on our hands

Goodbye JoePA
Everyone’s chanting your name
They’re waving white and blue
It’ll never be the same

Goodbye JoePa
We had a good run it’s true
And when we’re waving white and blue
We’ll be thinking about you

He’s not a long list of records

He’s not a statue or the buildings that he gave
He’s a whole lot more than an idea
And you can feel it in all the lives that he changed

People lined up on the sidewalks
And they’re crowded out into the streets
Everyone wants to bid farewell
And say “hey coach,
You’ll live on in our memories”

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International SBL Call for Papers

Jan 23rd, 2012

by Christian Brady.

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I believe I will be able to go this year! There are some very interesting sessions, so be sure to take a look and submit a paper if you can make it.

Dear Member:

This is a friendly reminder that the call for papers period for the 2012 International Meeting will end February 1, 2012. Remember to submit your proposals to the program units listed here. Please note the details about participation, registration, and membership for the meeting, which are available here.

The Universiteit van Amsterdam will host the meeting July 22-26. SBL will organize this meeting in conjunction with the 2012 annual conference of the European Association of Biblical Studies (EABS) and the triennial joint meeting of the Oudtestamentish Werkgezelschap in Nederland en België (OTW) and the Society for Old Testament Study (SOTS). With delight the organizations herald this congress as a unique opportunity to advance biblical scholarship, to facilitate broad and open dialogue, and to demonstrate the strength of global collegiality.

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Tagged: Conference · SBL

“May light perpetual shine upon him…”

Jan 23rd, 2012

by Christian Brady.

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Joseph Vincent Paterno

1926-2012

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Remembering Coach Paterno

Jan 23rd, 2012

by Christian Brady.

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Remembering Coach Paterno, a set on Flickr.

This has been an emotional weekend for everyone here in the Valley. Former PSU player, current Oakland Raider, and Schreyer Scholar Stefen Wisniewski spoke eloquently at the vigil last night about the humanity of Coach Paterno, that he was, like all of us, a human who did things requiring forgiveness and redemption, but he was also a man who provided incredibly positive influence in the lives of thousands.

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Joseph Vincent Paterno, 1926-2012

Jan 22nd, 2012

by Christian Brady.

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Today I was going to reflect on the fact January 22, 2012 is the one year anniversary of the passing of Mr. William Schreyer. Sadly instead we remember one of his closest friends, Coach Paterno. It is a truly sad coincidence that these two great men who transformed their respective fields and each of whom left such an indelible mark on Penn State should share this anniversary.

The circumstances of the last few months are not what anyone would have wanted, but I do not believe they will define his career and certainly not his life. Coach often said he lived a full, happy life doing what he loved best with a wonderful family and friends. He transformed the lives of thousands of young men for the better. He reminded us all to be gracious in defeat and when we are successful, to act like we have been there before and will be there again. That, I am convinced, will be his legacy.

At Mr. Schreyer’s funeral Joe said Bill was like a brother to him and that his passing marked the end of a great era. I am sure Mr. Schreyer would say the same.

This evening’s 9 pm mass in the worship hall at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center will be offered for Mr. Schreyer and I am sure Coach Paterno will be remembered as well.

“May light perpetual shine upon him.”

Joe Paterno 1926-2012