Spring commencement ceremonies at Penn State DuBois are planned for 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, in the Multipurpose Building Gymnasium. The event is open to all members of the public, friends and family of graduates, and all individuals who would like to celebrate the class of 2019. Local philanthropist, businesswoman and community leader Joyce Fairman will offer the commencement address.
Penn State DuBois is offering fun and educational classes in June for students going into grades 5–12. There are four Academy programs offered during the weeks of June 17 and 24. These programs include topics in crime, law, wildlife, wildlife technology, forensic science, and healthcare.
A group of six Penn State DuBois students recently completed a social change project, “Sleepout for Homelessness,” aimed at raising awareness of the U.S. homelessness epidemic by spending a night outside and getting a glimpse into what people who are homeless experience every day. The students set up for the evening in front of campus, along State Route 255, where they constructed shelters out of cardboard boxes and tarps; they also collection donations for local shelters.
Penn State DuBois library assistant Barb Kopshina will present an informational program on genealogy research in conjunction with the DuBois Historical Society. This event is free and open to the public. The program is planned for 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at the DuBois Historical Society, 30 West Long Ave., in DuBois.
The generosity of donors and the impact of philanthropy were celebrated at the annual Penn State DuBois Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, April 11, at the DuBois Country Club. The luncheon brings together scholarship recipients with donors, giving them the chance to meet each other, and provides students with the opportunity to personally thank many of the people who made their scholarships possible.
The 80th annual Delta Mu Sigma Honors Convocation at Penn State DuBois recognized outstanding students, faculty and staff members on Thursday night, April 11, in the campus' Hiller Auditorium.
Penn State DuBois celebrated small business owners as well as aspiring entrepreneurs on Wednesday in celebration of Startup Week, April 1-5. The program “So, You Want to Start a Business” held in the student union featured a panel of small business experts from around the region.
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs will host “Reducing Opioid Stigma: Community Conversation” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, in Hiller Auditorium at Penn State DuBois.
An Earth Day celebration at Penn State DuBois will feature educational exhibits and programs on topics such as sustainability, clean water and air, and more. The public is invited to attend, free of charge, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, in the Multipurpose Building Gymnasium on campus.
A unique opportunity for career exploration was attended by nearly 100 Penn State DuBois students on Wednesday. The Networking Luncheon and Career Fair, organized by the campus Office of Career Development, featured more than 50 companies looking to recruit new talent.
Honors students in the Penn State DuBois Wildlife Technology program had an exclusive opportunity for hands-on learning recently with members of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s (PGC) biological staff. The PGC is currently researching reproductive trends among Pennsylvania’s elk herd in hopes of improving the overall health of the herd and increasing the population.
Penn State DuBois contributed $25.9 million to the Pennsylvania economy in FY 2017, and supported, directly and indirectly, 347 Pennsylvania jobs. A new study released Feb. 26 by Penn State focused on measuring the University’s impact in communities across the Commonwealth.
A group of 19 Penn State DuBois students have returned from a spring break trip with new experiences and a fresh perspective on a number of social issues. Rather than spend the break on vacation, these students chose to participate in Alternative Spring Break, and travel to Washington, D.C., where they spent their break helping people who are homeless or living in impoverished conditions.
The 12th annual DuBois Educational Foundation Lion Wine and Cheese fundraiser to support Penn State DuBois athletic and student events is planned for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at Luigi's Villa, located at 800 W. Weber Ave. in DuBois.
In celebration of Startup Week, April 1-5, Penn State DuBois will offer the program, “So You Want to Start a Business." Open to all members of the public, as well as faculty, staff and students, the event is planned for noon until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, in the Hiller Student Union at Penn State DuBois.
