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New Penn State York Coaches 2018

Two new coaches join Penn State York's athletic program

9/13/18

“Watch out this year because Penn State York women’s softball is about to do very big things!” That’s the word from Taylor L. Pattillo, the new women’s softball coach at the campus. Pattillo and Ron Schaeffer, the new head baseball coach on campus, are excited about the opportunity to make their programs shine.

Constitution Day 2017

Constitution Day celebration includes trivia with a focus on U.S. history

9/12/18

Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 men on Sept. 17, 1787, and celebrates the birthday of the government of the United States of America. Penn State York will celebrate Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 17, with the fifth annual WE ARE the People trivia event at noon in the community room of the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center.

2018 SAT Prep at York

SAT prep course begins Sept. 29 at Penn State York

9/12/18

Start preparing to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) by enrolling in Penn State York’s SAT prep course beginning Saturday, Sept. 29. The four-week course meets every Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in room 112 of the Edward M. Elias Science Building.

Jennifer May

OLLI at Penn State York welcomes new director

9/5/18

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State York is welcoming Jennifer May as its new director. May will begin working alongside the outgoing director, Peggy Chown, who will be retiring at the end of September. May joins OLLI at Penn State York with nearly 20 years of experience in educational leadership, professional development, training and nonprofit management.

Wendy Suzuki

Wendy Suzuki, author of 'Healthy Brain, Happy Life,' to speak Oct. 26

8/30/18

Wendy A. Suzuki, author and professor of neural science and psychology at New York University, will be the featured speaker for the Founders’ Lecture for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State York, as OLLI celebrate its 10-year anniversary of offering lifelong learning opportunities. The program will be held from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 26 in the conference center on campus.

Run Hide Fight

Run, Hide, Fight: Penn State adopts new protocol for active-attacker response

8/29/18

No one ever plans to be the victim of a violent attack, but as acts of violence continue to make headlines across the nation, it’s important to plan ahead and know what to do before being confronted with an emergency. To help students, faculty and staff be prepared to respond to a potentially life-threatening situation, Penn State has adopted Run, Hide, Fight, replacing StaySAFE as the University’s official active-attacker response.

Ewabo Calypso Band

Travel to the Caribbean through the music of Ewabo Calypso Band

8/23/18

Ewabo Calypso Band opens the 2018-19 free cultural series at Penn State York with the sounds of the steel drum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) on campus. The series, sponsored by the Penn State York Office of Student Affairs, is open to the public. Tickets are not needed for this event.

Jesse McCartney 2018 edit

Jesse McCartney to perform at The Pullo Center Aug. 31

8/22/18

Jesse McCartney brings his music to the stage at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at Penn State York at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31. Tickets can be purchased at The Pullo Center Box Office, charge by phone at 717-505-8900, or ordered online. Tickets are $60 and $35, and special meet-and-greet opportunities can be purchased separately. Penn State York students can purchase a ticket to the performance for $17.

Drive-in Movie

Penn State York parking lot becomes a drive-in movie for a night

8/15/18

“Incredibles 2,” a family-friendly film featuring that adventurous super hero family, the Parrs; and “The First Purge,” a horror/thriller movie for mature audiences, are the featured films for the drive-in movie at Penn State York set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. The rain date is Sept. 21.

York Community Blood Drive

Give the gift of life at York community blood drive Aug. 23

8/15/18

Penn State York, Fox 43, and the American Red Cross have joined together to ask area residents to bleed for a good cause. The American Red Cross is in need of blood donations, and a community drive is set for Aug. 23 at Penn State York. The blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Conference Center of the Main Classroom Building and is open to the public.

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