Gary Alt, former biologist for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, spoke at Penn State DuBois March 31 as the 2016 Umbaugh Lecturer. Made possible by the generosity of Robert and Joyce Umbaugh, the Umbaugh Lecture brings highly qualified speakers in the fields of science and technology to the campus each year. It is free and open to the public. Alt spoke about his experiences working in wildlife management and his career highlights since graduating from the first wildlife technology class at Penn State DuBois in 1972.
Steve Carns, of Clearfield, and Braden Neal, of Punxsutawney, have been chosen to represent Penn State DuBois at THON 2016 as the campus' official THON dancers. The honor will place the pair in the middle of the action as they attempt to dance and stay on their feet for 46 consecutive hours to support the battle against childhood cancer. THON 2016 will take place Feb. 19-21 at the Bryce Jordan Center at University Park.
A degree in Earth science can prepare individuals for careers in a variety of fields, including environmental conservation, energy resources, wildlife conservation, environmental consulting and more. But students in the Earth science degree program at Penn State are getting a leg up on the competition to land jobs by gaining computer programming language experience as part of their curriculum.
More than 230 students from across the country and around the globe officially became part of the Penn State DuBois community Aug. 20 at Convocation ceremonies and New Student Orientation on campus.
Often, the term "spring break" conjures images of far-away beaches, parties or other exotic vacations. A group of 19 Penn State DuBois students, however, had a much different idea in mind for spring break this year. They spent the week on an Alternative Spring Break Service Trip, in New Orleans, Louisiana, volunteering with three different charitable organizations, and helping to improve the lives of others.
Students who are new to Penn State and all students living in University housing are reminded that they must submit their immunization records using myUHS through a new three-step process. As part of this process, students who do not submit their immunization records prior to Sept. 15 will be unable to register for spring 2017 classes.
With a four-day session scheduled for November, the University is continuing to implement bystander intervention instructor certification training as part of its efforts to combat sexual misconduct and create safe campus environments.
Penn State Financial Literacy Manager Daad Rizk has compiled a list of six basic financial tips to help students successfully adapt to life away from home.
Penn State World Campus student Tyler Knabb of Reading will embark on a cycling journey Oct. 22 to raise funds for the 2014 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon. His 920-mile, eight-day cycling trip is in memory of his mother and friend who lost their battles with cancer.
Independence Day celebrations almost always include fireworks of some kind. The Prevent Blindness America organization recommends attending professionally organized fireworks displays rather than buying and setting off your own. This view is echoed by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which collects and reports data on fireworks-related injuries every year. They report that 7,000 emergency room visits from fireworks-related injuries occurred during 2008, including seven deaths. In 2007, there were 11 deaths and 9,800 emergency room visits from fireworks-related injury.
