Penn State DuBois students who received scholarships during this academic year had the chance to meet some of the people who have helped to make their education possible at the annual Scholarship Luncheon held Friday at the DuBois Country Club. All scholars and scholarship donors were invited to the luncheon. (more)
Kids in College (KIC) and the Art, Science, and Technology (AST) Institute summer youth programs at Penn State DuBois have a slightly different appearance this year. Courses for ages four through kindergarten will be offered on a Monday through Thursday morning or afternoon schedule, but all other courses will be day-long and will explore a new theme daily. The courses will mainly focus on the fields of science, technology, engineering, math and art and directly relate to the academic programs of study offered at Penn State DuBois. (more)
Penn State DuBois students, as well as faculty and staff members, and members of the community rallied in support of victims of violence at the annual Take Back the Night Rally held on campus Wednesday evening. Organized by members of the campus Students, Allies, Friends and Educators (SAFE) Club and the Penn State DuBois Women's Liaison Committee, the event is held each year to show support for women who have been victims of violence. (more)
Brendan Wesdock, an expert in geospatial technology and mapping systems, such as global positioning systems (GPS), offered a comprehensive look at the technology and its global influence during the annual Umbaugh Lecture at Penn State DuBois on April 18. Wesdock's lecture, "There's a Map for That: The History and Influence of Geospatial Technologies in our Everyday Lives," delved deep into the history of mapping, illustrated the ways in which modern GPS and satellite systems were developed, and provided insight on how geospatial technology will further develop in the future. (more)
Friends and family of Penn State DuBois students, as well as all members of the community, are invited to attend the 73rd annual Delta Mu Sigma Honors Convocation. It is slated for 7 p.m. on Friday, April 20, in the Hiller Auditorium. (more)
Student-athletes from the Penn State DuBois varsity sports programs were recognized for their achievements over the past season at the annual All Sports Banquet on Sunday evening in the Student Union.
Coaches and athletes reflected on the highlights of their seasons, including trips to national championships for the men's basketball and wrestling teams. (more)
Penn State DuBois students had the opportunity to meet area business leaders, and got valuable job searching tips at the annual Networking Lunch held on April 16, in the DEF Building. Representatives from various companies and alumni working in various fields were invited to meet with students at the luncheon and offer insight into their industries. Students had the chance to network with these representatives and have their questions answered. (more)
Col. Thomas Sexton, United States Air Force, retired, presented his program, "Energy and its National Security Implications" at Penn State DuBois on Friday, April 13. Sexton retired from the Air Force in 2007, and is now the Air Force Representative for the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. In his current role, he is also the director of aerospace concepts and doctrine, and instructor for the energy and national security elective at the Army War College. (more)
Madlyn Hanes, vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and dean of Penn State's University College, will serve as commencement speaker at Penn State DuBois spring commencement ceremonies. The ceremony is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, in the Multipurpose Building Gymnasium on campus. (more)
Penn State's second Student Town Hall Forum, where students can openly discuss with administrators the future of Penn State in light of recent events, will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, in the HUB-Robeson Center Auditorium and will be live streamed to the campuses at http://wpsu.org/live. The event is for students only. Students watching from other Penn State campuses can submit questions at commonwealthtown@psu.edu. (more)
