UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School invites all graduate students and their families to the inaugural Fox Graduate School Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Kern Building Lobby and Courtyard, University Park campus.
This event was designed with family friendly, fall-themed activities for all ages to bring together the Penn State graduate community to form connections, and help students rest and recharge for the remainder of the semester.
"Graduate school can be challenging, and taking time to connect with others is an important part of being successful,” said Levon T. Esters, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Fox Graduate School. “The Fall Festival gives students and their families an opportunity to step away from their academics, enjoy time together and build relationships across the Penn State graduate community. We hope attendees leave feeling refreshed and connected as they continue through the semester."
Pre-registration is required for students who plan to attend. Registrations are due by Oct. 19. Those who register on or before this date are eligible for parking discounts in the Nittany Parking Deck, adjacent to Kern Building.
Activities
Attendees can participate in:
- Cornhole and giant Jenga
- Line dancing lessons
- Meet-and-greet with Susquehanna Service Dogs
- A variety of fall-themed activities and trick-or-treating
- Pumpkin painting
- Children’s Halloween costume contest
- Reptiles and amphibians from Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
- Insects with the Entomology Graduate Student Association
- Giveaways: gift cards and swag
- Food drive for Lion’s Pantry
Throughout the event, stations will be set up for food and fall treats, including a hot cocoa bar, popcorn, soup and pizza and fall desserts.
Students who bring select, high-demand items as a donation for the Lion’s Pantry will be entered into a raffle for prizes.
View a full schedule and learn more about the event on the Fox Graduate School website.