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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.

Student and parent talking to housing fair vendor

University Park spring housing fair to be held on Jan. 26

1/18/19

The Spring 2019 Housing Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, in Alumni Hall, located in the HUB-Robeson Center. Information about on- and off-campus housing options for students at University Park will be available.

Students stocking shelves in Lion's Pantry

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.

Penn State Coffee Club in New York City

Penn State Coffee Club samples New York City's best

11/28/18

On a recent November Saturday, 16 coffee-loving Penn State students got up early and boarded a van headed for New York City. Their mission? To take in some of the best brews the city has to offer, as well as to visit Irving Farm Coffee Roasters, a company that has recently partnered with Penn State Residential Dining.

Gingerbread House

Gingerbread house decorating event on Dec. 8 to benefit THON

11/13/18

Penn State Auxiliary and Business Services will host its first gingerbread house decorating event on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. A donation of $35 includes one house and all of the decorations for up to four people, and all proceeds will benefit THON.

Lean and green workshop succulent mini kokedama

University Libraries offers students gift-making workshop in time for holidays

11/1/18

Penn State University Libraries will host a “Lean & Green: Green Gifts on a Lean Budget” workshop from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 6 in Mann Assembly Room, 103 Paterno Library, on the University Park campus. This do-it-yourself gift-making workshop will be taught by Sylvia Rushing, of The Makery in State College, to instruct students on the art of creating succulent mini kokedama, or Japanese moss ball, crafts.

Housing Fair to be held Oct. 21 at University Park

10/8/18

The Off-Campus Housing Fair will be held Oct. 21 at University Park for any Penn State student who is trying to decide whether to live on the University Park campus or off-campus, or who is planning on moving off-campus into the Centre County community. Students, parents, families and friends will have the opportunity to meet with on-campus housing staff, local landlords, property managers, business, government, and bank representatives in one convenient location.

Rolling Lion Food Truck

University Park's first official food truck rolls onto campus

9/27/18

On Saturday, Sept. 29, fans attending the Penn State-Ohio State football game will have one more delicious game day food option for satisfying their hunger: The Rolling Lion, University Park’s first official food truck, operated by Penn State Food Services.

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