Learn about saving and investing from the Sokolov-Miller Family Center
2/19/19
The financial experts at the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center are offering a workshops focused on saving and investing from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 26.
Office of Undergraduate Education
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Penn State Alumni Association's 'We Are Weekend' event set for May 31 to June 2
2/18/19
Find out what’s happening at University Park and start a new tradition this summer at We Are Weekend, which combines time-honored favorites and new advancements that Penn Staters are sure to love. The Penn State Alumni Association will host the premier summer event from May 31 to June 2 at University Park, with some events taking place nearby in downtown State College.
Student leadership/service and organization award applications now open
2/13/19
The Office of Student Activities is currently accepting nominations and applications for the Service and Leadership & Student Organization Involvement Awards, which will be presented at the Student Affairs Awards Ceremony this spring.
Sokolov-Miller Family Center to present webinar on financial goal-setting
2/11/19
The first February webinar from the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center will focus on how people can develop successful and achievable goals in their financial life.
Higher education leaders gather to share ideas for access and affordability
2/6/19
Penn State President Eric Barron joined other leaders in higher education at a summit in New York to discuss ideas to make college more accessible and affordable for moderate- and low-income students.
For three Shenango students, dreams do come true
2/5/19
Anyone who has ever been to Disney World knows what a magical place it can be, and for three Penn State Shenango students who were accepted into the Disney College Program their experience was truly a dream come true.
Pilot program matches Penn State tech startups with executive talent
2/5/19
In 2018 the Startup Leadership Network (SLN) was piloted to pair experienced management teams with Penn State startups to help guide them through growth.
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Startup Kijenzi using 3D printing to deliver medical equipment to Kenya
2/5/19
From Penn State’s University Park campus to remote medical facilities in rural Kenya, tech startup Kijenzi is developing solutions to deliver medical equipment using a surprising method — 3D printing. Broken machinery, outdated supply chains, and limited access to specialty equipment leaves Kenyan clinics with huge challenges in bringing health care to those in need. Kijenzi is hoping to change that.
Penn State Libraries event to showcase unique storytellers in their own words
2/4/19
The third annual "(All In) Voices" human storytelling showcase may have a new title, but its commitment to diversity and inclusion through the unique storytelling of guest “voices” will be as powerful as ever. Previously called the Human Library, the event will be held on Feb. 13 and welcomes the participation of Penn State students, faculty, staff and local community members.
Innovative Teaching at Penn State offers lunch talk on science learning Feb. 7
1/30/19
The Innovative Teaching at Penn State (ITAP) Brown Bag Lunch Series will present “Using a Children's Storybook Assignment to Assess Pre-Service Teachers' Knowledge of Science Practices in Astronomy” from 12:05 to 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, in Paterno Library’s Mann Assembly Room and online via Zoom.
Spring 2019 Scholarly Communications Workshops offered by University Libraries
1/30/19
This spring, students, faculty and staff can participate in communications workshops offered by University Libraries that cover topics such as open access, copyright and fair-use policies. The workshops, which will take place Feb. 21 through April 2, are coordinated and led by Ana Enriquez, scholarly communications outreach librarian, and free and open to all.
Financial literacy ‘Webinar for Adult Learners’ scheduled for Jan. 29
1/28/19
One of the hurdles to finishing an education is making it work financially. The Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center at Penn State is holding its first open webinar of the year, geared toward adult learners and their financial needs.
Workshops available to help undergrads get into research
1/25/19
Students looking to learn more about how to become involved in research as undergraduates are encouraged to attend workshops organized by University Libraries and the University Fellowships Office.
Applications now open for 2019 Undergraduate Exhibition
1/25/19
Applications are now open for the 2019 Undergraduate Exhibition at the Penn State University Park campus, which brings in some of the best of the approximately 82,000 undergraduate students enrolled across the state.
New advising resource launched for Penn State faculty and staff advisers
1/21/19
Advising at Penn State, released in late December, takes the place of the Advising Portal and Undergraduate Advising Handbook.