Penn State Behrend graduate Olivia Dubin could not attend the college's May 3 commencement ceremony because she is completing an internship in Germany. Dubin, who earned a degree in plastics engineering technology, used one of the college's robots to participate in the program remotely.
Daniel Allen of Mercersburg, Pa., carries his 1-year-old daughter, Nora, across the Commencement platform to receive his Bachelor of Science in human development and family studies diploma at Penn State Mont Alto.
Emily McQuigg, left, Madison Sedilko, second from left and Holly Pringle, far right, pose with the Nittany Lion before spring commencement at Penn State New Kensington. The three graduates will earn their associate degree in radiological sciences from the campus, which is one of only two campuses at the University offering the specialized and accredited degree program focusing on x-ray. A full gallery from Penn State New Kensington's spring commencement activities can be found on the campus Facebook page.
Penn State University Libraries Short Stories’ “The Other Side” spring 2019 contest winners included 11 student honorees, three faculty/staff honorees, and one local middle school student honoree. Each of the four Libraries Short Stories Editorial Board winners and the People’s Choice winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card. All winners and honorable mentions will have their stories placed on the Libraries’ Short Edition short story dispensers.
A secure bin, located in the University Park police station at 30 Eisenhower Parking Deck, offers a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of old medications. University Police offers this anonymous take-back service 24/7.
On Saturday, May 18, 11 Penn State organizations will co-sponsor the 10th annual Penn State Day at Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. at Pavilion O.
On Saturday, May 4, the first commencement ceremony will be held for students graduating from the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences and the Science divisions at 10 a.m. The second ceremony for students graduating from the Engineering, Business and Computing division will be held at 2 p.m.
The Penn State Berks Sustainability Team will host an Earth Fest celebration on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Perkins Student Center Lawn and surrounding area.
The "Exercise is Medicine on Campus" program at Penn State Berks has been recognized as a gold-level program by the American College of Sports Medicine, the organization that originated the Exercise is Medicine global initiative.
Penn State Berks will hold tours for high school juniors on Saturday, April 13. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Perkins Student Center, followed by a brief welcome at 2 p.m. and a full campus tour from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
