As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, Penn State will hold Penn State Day, a statewide recognition of the role Penn State plays in education. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 30, at the University's undergraduate campuses across the state. The University is inviting prospective students and members of their families to attend this event to learn more about Penn State. Attendees will be provided valuable information on degree programs, admissions strategies, financial aid opportunities and housing options. The University wants students and families to make informed decisions about the role Penn State can play in their future.
At Penn State York, Penn State Day will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visitors can sample a class, visit a lab, take a campus tour, meet students, talk with faculty and discover what Penn State York has to offer. Future students, their families and members of the local community are invited to attend this event to learn more about Penn State York. Attendees can pick up valuable information on degree programs, admissions strategies, financial aid opportunities, student life and other details about how to become a part of Penn State. Visit http://www.yk.psu.edu/openhouse.shtml for the Penn State Day Open House schedule at York.
Beyond making many educational opportunities available to undergraduate and adult students, each campus also plays a vital role by being active, contributing community partners. As part of Penn State Day, each of the undergraduate campuses will celebrate the role they play in their communities as well. Penn State celebrates these partnerships and, as part of Penn State Day, wants to recognize their importance.
In conjunction with Penn State's celebration, Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell has signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 30 Penn State Day across the commonwealth. In signing the proclamation, Rendell encouraged all students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters to join in recognizing the vital role the University plays as an active community partner throughout the commonwealth.
For the full text of the proclamation, check Penn State Live at http://live.psu.edu/story/8518
Locally, John S. Brenner, mayor of the City of York, has proclaimed Oct. 30 as Penn State York Day in recognition of the campus' important role in the community.