Those interested in learning another language will have the opportunity to attend a course on conversational and business Mandarin Chinese at Penn State DuBois. The course is designed for those planning a trip to China or doing business with Chinese companies, or for individuals who just want to learn more about the Chinese language and culture.
Three individuals will be honored for their accomplishments, as well as their dedication to Penn State DuBois, at the annual Benefit Celebration on Oct. 12. The Alumni Society will present their Alumni Awards during the celebration to Richard Ogden, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award; Anita McDonald, recipient of the Distinguished Ambassador Award; and Craig Hicks, recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award.
This summer, the Penn State DuBois Wildlife Technology Program earned a continued five-year accreditation with the North American Wildlife Technology Association (NAWTA). The program has been accredited by NAWTA for 35 years, and it is the only accredited two-year wildlife technology program in Pennsylvania.
The need for metal-machining workers in the region continues to grow, and Penn State DuBois, in conjunction with Workrforce Solutions of North Central Pennsylvania, has developed an entry-level training to help get more operators into the local industry. The program runs from the beginning of August until mid-November.
The Penn State Board of Trustees approved the selection of Kimmel, Bogrette Architecture + Site of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, to design a renovation of the Multipurpose Building at Penn State DuBois.
The North Central PA LaunchBox and Penn State DuBois, in conjunction with Ben Franklin Technology Partners have launched the BIG Idea Contest for aspiring entrepreneurs. You don’t need to be an inventor, scientist, or historic statesmen like Ben Franklin in order to win this year’s BIG Idea contest.
Penn State police officers across Pennsylvania will host events for Penn State employees this summer featuring a variety of refreshments, from free coffee to pizza to ice cream and more.
Former Penn State DuBois campus executive officer Joseph Strasser died June 21 in Voorhees, New Jersey. He was 78 years old. He came to Penn State following a long career in the U.S. Navy.
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., winner of season six of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” will headline this year’s Penn State DuBois Benefit Celebration, slated for 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at the DuBois Country Club. Tickets go on sale July 1 for this unique event, which will see Murphy perform favorites from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and other classics.
LionPATH, Penn State's student information system, is undergoing an upgrade over the Fourth of July weekend and will be unavailable to users from 9 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 4, through noon ET on Sunday, July 7.
Entrepreneurs, business leaders and government officials from across Clearfield, Jefferson and Elk counties attended a tax credit seminar on June 20. in the DEF Building at Penn State DuBois. The seminar was hosted by the North Central PA LaunchBox and the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission.
A local father and son had a unique opportunity this graduation season. Dad, Ray Serafini, and son, Andrew Serafini, having both earned their degrees, walked together during the same commencement ceremony last month at Penn State DuBois.
The Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses has recognized three faculty members from across Penn State with the Jack P. Royer Active and Collaborative Learning Award.
Small-business owners and individuals looking to launch a new business idea in the Tri-County area will benefit from at Tax Credit Seminar to be held June 20. This program is presented by the North Central PA Regional Planning and Development Commission and KIZ Resources, LLC, and hosted by the North Central PA LaunchBox.
A central Pennsylvania collaborative network that includes the Penn State College of Education's Center for Science and the Schools is one of 15 organizations selected to join the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice.
