Campus life

Career expert Lorraine Finello to discuss job search strategies on Feb. 19

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:17 -0500

In the next Penn State Alumni Expert Series webinar, set for Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lorraine Finello will explore effective relationship-building techniques, career transitions and growth opportunities. Attendees will learn about practical approaches to expand their network and leverage connections to achieve professional goals. Registration is open now.

School of Music presents 2025 Jazz Festival featuring bassist Matthew Garrison

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:18:32 -0500

The Penn State School of Music will present the 2025 Penn State Jazz Festival, a two-day celebration of jazz featuring workshops, performances and adjudications by esteemed faculty members and world-class guest artist Matthew Garrison.

Penn State Berks celebrates Lunar New Year on Feb. 15 with dance performance

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:28:16 -0500

On Saturday, Feb. 15, Penn State Berks will hold a Lunar New Year celebration with a live performance of the traditional Asian art form of the Lion Dance by Gong Lung (Steel Dragon) Kung Fu and Lion and Dragon Dance in the Perkins Student Center. There will also be a presentation on Asian culture, an opportunity for questions and answers, activities like face painting and light refreshments. This free event runs from 1 to 4 p.m., and is open to the public.

Parker McCollum reschedules Bryce Jordan Center show for Oct. 2

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:00:09 -0500

Parker McCollum’s Jan. 25 concert at the Bryce Jordan Center, which was cut short due to illness, has been rescheduled for Oct. 2. Tickets from the original show will be honored, and fans can expect an entirely new experience featuring a fresh production, new support acts and new songs. Ticketmaster will provide details on a refund window for those unable to attend.

Penn State Berks expands DEIB efforts with new Office of Inclusive Excellence

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:58:11 -0500

As a college that has always provided a welcoming environment for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, from serving as home to international students from 29 different countries, to numerous clubs and organizations that create a community for students of various backgrounds and identities, to events that celebrate the many cultures of its community, Penn State Berks has announced the newly established Office of Inclusive Excellence.

Penn State Extension to offer free virtual walking program

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:37:18 -0500

Anyone interested in developing healthy habits and increasing stamina can benefit from a free Penn State Extension virtual walking program called “Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania.” The statewide program will take place from April 7 through June 2.

Navigating the next chapter: Post-military life as a Penn State York student

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:54:01 -0500

John “Murf” Murphy and Bryan England, veterans and student leaders at Penn State York, are helping fellow veterans transition to civilian life through the Penn State York Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter. Drawing upon their military backgrounds, they advocate for resources, community support, and career opportunities, ensuring veterans find purpose and success beyond service.

Q&A: Student trustee Kevin Schuyler ‘carries the voices of 88,000 peers’

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:26:54 -0500

As he approaches the end of his two-year term as student trustee on the Penn State Board of Trustees, Kevin Schuyler is leading the charge to identify his successor. The student trustee serves on the 38-member Board of Trustees, which is responsible for the governance and welfare of Penn State at the highest level. In this Q&A, Schuyler talks about the responsibilities and benefits of the position for those interested in becoming the next student trustee.

Penn State Harrisburg celebrates Black History Month

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:57:23 -0500

Penn State Harrisburg will honor Black History Month with numerous events and activities.

Annual Global Gallery symposium puts spotlight on global food systems, Feb. 14

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:52:33 -0500

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and its international agriculture and development dual-title graduate program (INTAD) is inviting members of the Penn State community to explore their “ag love language” at this year’s Global Gallery symposium. The event will occur from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, in 223 HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus.

Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: Feb. 3-9

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:48:54 -0500

Upcoming events and lectures happening around Penn State Harrisburg next week.

Kulkarni Cultural Series to present Barron Ryan Trio on Feb. 11

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:30:59 -0500

The Kulkarni Cultural Series will present “Barron Ryan Trio – There Arises Light (in the Darkness)” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 in the Mukund S. Kulkarni Theatre.

The Medical Minute: What works ─ and what doesn’t ─ to prevent norovirus

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:46:30 -0500

Norovirus, often called the stomach flu, is spreading rapidly in the U.S. A Penn State Health infectious diseases specialist explains why — and why hand sanitizer isn’t effective against it.

Harrisburg campus to host bestselling children’s author Kate Messner March 17

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:52:52 -0500

Bestselling and award-winning children’s author Kate Messner will visit Penn State Harrisburg on March 17 to lecture on how to inspire lifelong reading through writing and sharing nonfiction for kids. Messner will present two sessions — an afternoon session for teachers and educators and an evening session for the general public — at Madlyn L. Hanes Library, Penn State Harrisburg.

Marker Lectures in Mathematics set for Feb. 17-20

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:41:20 -0500

Nick Trefethen, professor of applied mathematics in residence at Harvard University, will present the 2025 Russell E. Marker Lectures in Mathematics, collectively titled “Numerical Rational Functions,” Feb. 17-20 in 114 McAllister Building, on the Penn State University Park campus.

Spring Housing Fair Scheduled for Feb. 6 with Virtual Fair on Feb. 12

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Students and families can explore on- and off-campus housing options both in-person and virtually at the annual Spring Housing Fair in February.