At Behrend, acts of kindness aren't so random
10/30/18
A life-changing experience led alumna Ashlyn Kelly to join, and then lead, the Random Acts of Kindness club, which works anonymously to promote goodwill at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.
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SteelStacks hosting outdoor viewing party for Penn State-Michigan game Nov. 3
10/30/18
Join Penn State Lehigh Valley and ArtsQuest in cheering on the Nittany Lions football team at SteelStacks, as Penn State faces off against University of Michigan Nov. 3, at 3:45 p.m.
Penn State Today Quickcast: Oct. 31, 2018
10/30/18
This episode of the Quickcast looks at a candlelight vigil for victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shootings, the dean of the College of Education stepping down and the senior class gift.
Hazleton's designer purse bingo on Nov. 11 to benefit THON
10/30/18
Penn State Hazleton’s THON chapter will host its annual designer purse bingo on Nov. 11. Doors open at noon and games will start at 1 p.m. in the Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium. The event is open to the public.
Citizens play a vital role in spotted lanternfly management efforts
10/30/18
Citizens are important allies in the fight against the spotted lanternfly, a war that is being waged in 13 counties -- Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia and Schuylkill.
More than three-quarters of students surveyed participate in Campus Recreation
10/30/18
After changes to the membership fee structure and renovations to the Intramural (IM) and White buildings in 2017, Campus Recreation surveyed a sample of 12,000 University Park students for feedback on their recreational experiences at Penn State.
AmerisourceBergen CEO talks about supply chain challenges during Smeal event
10/30/18
Steven H. Collis, chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer of AmerisourceBergen, spoke in front of a packed crowd in the Business Building's Struthers Auditorium on Oct. 26. It was the third and final installment of Executive Insights this semester.
Vigil in support of Jewish community to be livestreamed tonight
10/29/18
Penn State Hillel and Chabad of Penn State will hold a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. today (Oct. 29) in front of Old Main on the University Park campus to honor the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. The vigil will be livestreamed by WPSU to all Penn State campuses at http://wpsu.org/event/ to show unity and provide support.
Information session on Boren Awards scheduled for Nov. 5
10/29/18
The Boren Awards offer scholarships for undergraduates and fellowships for graduate students to study languages identified by the federal government as critical. On Nov. 5, students, faculty and staff are invited to attend an information session led by Kyle Cox of the Institute of International Education from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in 232 Katz Building. Students also can attend remotely through Zoom.
Scholars get firsthand look at kidney care
10/29/18
Penn State chemical engineering professor Andrew Zydney led Schreyer Scholars on a tour of a local kidney dialysis center, providing them with an inside look at a vital healthcare process.
U.S. Army veteran, triple amputee to visit Penn State on Nov. 5
10/29/18
Bryan Anderson — an Army veteran and triple amputee — will share his story of perseverance when he visits Penn State as a featured Military Appreciation Week speaker Nov. 5.
Q&A with Kelly Wolgast: From Army nurse to assistant dean at Penn State
10/29/18
As Penn State celebrates Military Appreciation Week by honoring 100 years of women officially serving in the U.S. armed forces, Kelly Wolgast, assistant dean for online education and outreach in the College of Nursing and a Penn State alumna, shares her experiences as an Army nurse and her path back to the University after retiring from the military.
Penn State Today Quickcast: Oct. 29, 2018
10/28/18
This episode of the Quickcast looks at Penn State support for natural disaster victims, a unique study abroad opportunity in Israel and State College ranked in a livability survey.
Penn State Hillel, Chabad to hold candlelight vigil 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Old Main
10/28/18
Penn State Hillel and Chabad of Penn State have issued a statement in the wake of the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27. A candlelight vigil is set for 7 p.m. on Oct. 29 in front of Old Main.
University reaffirms support, protections for transgender Penn Staters
10/27/18
As members of the Penn State community have expressed concerns about the national climate for transgender individuals, the University remains unconditionally focused on preserving an atmosphere free from discrimination and violence for everyone on campus.