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A woman putting snack inside a cubboard in the Lartz Memorial Library.

Shenango Staff Advisory Committee continues to provide students a helping hand

2/15/19

The Penn State Shenango Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) has once again come up with a strategy to help students in need. This spring, SAC’s Student Focus Subcommittee established “The Nittany Nook,” a grab-and-go type food pantry located in two areas on campus: Sharon Hall room 207 and the Lartz Memorial Library. The Nook provides students with instant meals and snacks while they are on campus. In addition to addressing students’ hunger needs, the subcommittee is also providing information on community resources.

Erin Bergner

Abington honor student shares story of opioid addiction to support others

2/15/19

Erin Bergner, a Penn State Abington junior, is motivated, to say the least: She carries extra courses so she can graduate early, works in a faculty research lab, and holds down another part-time job. And all the while she is managing her recovery from opioid addiction and telling her story on ShareYourOpioidStory.com to help reduce stigma and support others in the grip of addiction. "We're not just a statistic, we're individuals with hopes, dreams and struggles," said Bergner.

OPP staff member uses a snowblower to clear sidewalks near Willard Building.

Winter storm warning issued for Centre County

2/11/19

Faculty, staff and students can stay informed about the status of classes and activities at University Park by using any of Penn State's official weather sources: PSUAlert; the University’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts; the Penn State News website, and WPSU TV and radio.

Penn State Schuylkill's Lion Pulse Health Champions

Schuylkill receives grant to help campus community make better health choices

2/4/19

Penn State’s new LionPulse program identifies “Health Champions” at participating Penn State campuses, who will employ unique methods to help students, faculty and staff make positive lifelong changes to their health with assistance from grant funds made available by the Penn State strategic plan.

New PSU police vehicle

Penn State to host police training exercise at Beaver Stadium

1/28/19

A training exercise for police and emergency responders will be held at Beaver Stadium from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. Although emergency vehicles will be visible and on site, the exercise will be contained to the stadium and there should be no overall impact to the University Park campus.

Chief Morris to resign; national search underway for chief of police operations

1/23/19

Keith Morris, chief of police operations for Penn State University Police and Public Safety, has announced he will resign effective Feb. 28 so that he can pursue other professional opportunities and spend more time with his family. The University has launched a national search to find Morris’ replacement.

Active Attacker Response Program

A reminder to review Penn State's active attacker protocol

1/14/19

Penn State University Police and Public Safety reminds students, employees and visitors to familiarize themselves with the University’s official Active Attacker Response Program, as preparation for the possibility of encountering a potentially life-threatening situation anywhere.

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