In a video series titled “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State,” Craig J. Newschaffer, Raymond E. and Erin Stuart Schultz Dean of the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State, shares his love for playing music with others as an opportunity to experience the magic of a group being a force multiplier of individual efforts.  

The series gives us a glimpse of the personal interests that have driven our leaders and have shaped their perspectives and impact at Penn State and beyond. 

Watch and learn how Newschaffer encourages faculty, students, and staff to take on the collective challenge of improving health and well-being by thinking at the individual level, group level, and community level. 

Readers also can watch the other videos in the series featuring: 

• Clarence Lang, the Susan Welch Dean of the College of the Liberal Arts, on film and empathy. 
• Marie Hardin, dean of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, on running and growth. 
• Lee Kump, John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, on diving and discovery. 
• Laurie A. Badzek, dean of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, on connections and impact. 
• Danielle M. Conway, dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, on art and conflict resolution. 
• Kimberly A. Lawless, dean of Penn State’s College of Education, on remaking furniture and supporting individual talents. 
• Richard Roush, dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, on fishing and curiosity. 
• Justin Schwartz, executive vice president and provost at Penn State and former Harold and Inge Marcus Dean in the College of Engineering, on baseball and teamwork. 
• Charles Whiteman, John and Karen Arnold Dean of the Penn State Smeal College of Business, on word puzzles and problem-solving. 
• B Stephen Carpenter II, Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Dean in the College of Arts and Architecture, on ceramics and imagination. 
• Tracy Langkilde, Verne M. Willaman Dean of the Eberly College of Science, on trail running and pursuing passions. 
• Andrew Sears, dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology, on reflecting and realizing opportunity. 

The entire series can be found on Penn State News or on Penn State’s YouTube channel where new videos will continue to be shared.