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Student auxiliary officers retrieve volleyball

University Police offers students unique work experience as auxiliary officers

9/5/18

Through a unique division within Penn State University Police, students support police officers with various security and traffic control efforts while gaining important experience that prepares them for their career goals. Student auxiliary officers are employed by University Police at Penn State University Park and Altoona campuses.

Penn State Hillel logo

Penn State Hillel begins construction on new downtown facility

9/4/18

Penn State’s Jewish community will soon have a new home as Penn State Hillel has announced its plans for its first permanent facility. Hillel, which serves the roughly 4,000 Jewish students at Penn State, will move into an 18,000-square-foot facility in downtown State College in 2021.

Paul Knight, former Pennsylvania State Climatologist, and Fred Gadomski

'Weather World' turns 35

9/4/18

“Weather World,” the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science’s television program, is turning 35.

Palmer fall 2018 programming

Palmer Museum of Art releases fall 2018 programming schedule

9/4/18

This season, the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State will host a full slate of fall programs that are sure to appeal to both University and community audiences. The diverse schedule features popular noontime poetry readings, Friday gallery talks and Pop Up exhibitions, and Sunday afternoon docent tours, as well as several exciting new programs, including Third Thursday evening events and a Family Day for art lovers of all ages.

University community warned of email scam

9/1/18

Penn State's Office of the Bursar is alerting the university community to an email scam. A number of Penn State staff and students have received emails that appear to come from "Bursar001@psu.edu." The email makes mention of a refund along with a link to information on how to receive the refund. This email was not sent by Penn State.

Liberal Arts Undergraduate Festival

Liberal Arts Undergraduate Festival to be held Sept. 5

8/31/18

The College of the Liberal Arts will host a festival for undergraduate students from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5. The festival is open to all Penn State students, including those interested in learning more about the majors and resources in the college. The event will take place on Pattee Mall between Sparks and Burrowes buildings.

Students at University Park are reminded to bring their student I.D. cards to the University Libraries' Open House event — they swipe to check in at each stop on the Open House tour.

Libraries Open House on Sept. 5-6 to offer tours and prizes for participation

8/31/18

Thousands of students are expected to participate in Penn State University Libraries' annual fall Open House, set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 5 and 6 in Pattee Library and Paterno Library, as well as all four branch libraries located around campus. Students who swipe their Penn State ID cards to check in at self-guided tour stops will receive free gifts and a chance to win one of several grand prizes, in addition to learning more about the Libraries’ academic, research and leisure resources and services.

Students Dancing

Campus Recreation adds Hip Hop, Tai Chi, Deep Flow Yoga, Bolly Fusion classes

8/31/18

Join Campus Recreation this fall for instructional classes in Hip Hop, Tai Chi, Bolly Fusion, and Deep Flow Yoga. For those who like the group atmosphere but want more coaching and added benefits, FitWell offers these classes which are progressive in nature and provide a better opportunity to build skills than a one-time class.

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