State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Labor Education

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

1. Labor Education Marker

Inscription. Penn State was among the first U.S. universities to establish an academic program focusing on Labor in American society and offer Labor Studies courses for college credit. Founded in 1942 as an outreach effort to help union leaders learn their responsibilities in the post-New Deal industrial relations system, the Labor Studies Program evolved into a broader curriculum that encompasses Human Resources and Employment Relations.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 40° 47.874′ N, 77° 52.234′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on Fischer Road south of Allen Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: University Park PA 16802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Management Education (a few steps from this marker); Continuing Education (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospitality Management (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indian Leadership (about

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500 feet away); The Pennsylvania State University (about 600 feet away); Martin Luther King Jr. (about 700 feet away); Irvin Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); McKee Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

2. Labor Education Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.