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Penn State Police investigating hit-and-run vehicle accident

12/7/18

Penn State University Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred in Lot 83 near Pollock Building at University Park. At 9:59 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, an unknown individual struck a vehicle in the lot and left the scene shortly thereafter. The individual was driving a newer dark red, four-door Chevrolet Silverado.

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Lion's Pantry continues food insecurity support during holiday season

12/6/18

In the season of giving, students have the opportunity to give back to their fellow peers in need by donating food and toiletries to Lion’s Pantry. Several locations are available for students in need to pick up items, including the Service Road location and a mini-pantry at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on campus, and Abba Java Coffee House downtown.

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Libraries offers extended hours, De-stress Fest to support studying students

12/4/18

During finals week, Penn State University Libraries is offering fun and relaxing De-Stress Fest activities to help students at the University Park campus relax and ease stress as they study for finals and complete end-of-semester papers and projects. In addition, extended hours at most Libraries locations University-wide are in effect through Friday, Dec. 14, with Pattee Library and Paterno Library offering continuous 24-hour access.

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Don't forget about meningitis B: UHS encouraging students to get vaccinated

12/3/18

Penn State is encouraging students and their families to learn more about the meningitis B vaccine, which has been approved by the FDA in recent years. Current University requirements include proof of the meningococcal cognate vaccine which protects against all serogroups except B; the new vaccine is strongly recommended.

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President shares message on the free expression of religious beliefs

12/2/18

Penn State President Eric J. Barron has shared a message with the University community following the vandalism and subsequent theft of a Menorah from Zeta Beta Tau fraternity at University Park. The incidents, both of which occurred within the last week, are being investigated by State College Borough police. Penn State will conduct its own review.

“It is difficult for me to fathom why anyone would engage in such acts, and I know I’m not alone,” Barron wrote. “I have seen our Penn State community unite to support and encourage one another. There is tremendous good in the hearts of those who live, learn and work on our campuses. We cannot allow the misguided and hateful acts of a few to stand unchallenged. If you see something, say something.”

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Geographers create unique wayfinding tool for game day safety

11/26/18

Thanks to a coordinate grid system developed by Penn State geographers, Penn State University Police and Public Safety and State College police, when fans are tailgating before a Penn State home football game, they are standing on an invisible safety grid that helps first responders to pinpoint any location within more than 1,900 acres of pastures and paved lots.

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How to protect your online information this Cyber Monday

11/20/18

As consumers and retailers gear up for Cyber Monday, one of the busiest days for online retail sales, teaching professor of information sciences and technology Ed Glantz shared best practices that can keep your personal information safe.

Penn State to begin crow relocation efforts

11/14/18

Penn State's Office of Physical Plant (OPP) crow relocation program is set to begin on or after Nov. 19. OPP crews will be using pyrotechnic bangers and screamers to relocate the crows.

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