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.
With her hand extended before her, fingers outstretched and spread apart, Melissa Woody asked a group of students from Penn State DuBois to replicate her gesture with their own hands. "We are all five-fingered people," Woody said, demonstrating the equality in all people, regardless of ethnic background, religion, or financial status. "In Navajo tradition, we learn that we are all the same. We are all five-fingered people." Woody and the 22 Penn State DuBois students made their introductions on the campus of Grey Hills High School, near Tuba City, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation.
The Penn State DuBois wrestlers continued their successful roll through the postseason, claiming the NCWA Mid-East Qualifier team championship, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) on Saturday afternoon. Leading the way for Coach Dave Hoare’s wrestlers were champions Brett Himes (125), Garrett Brown (133), Ty Haines (149) and Bryce Hanley (285).
Benjamin Legum, an assistant professor and applied research specialist from the Clarion University Center for Applied Research and Intellectual Property Development (CARIPD), spoke at Penn State DuBois Feb. 26 about the services the CARIPD has to offer. The center's mission is to support and assist individual entrepreneurs, startup companies and established companies, and aid them in growth and development.
As this year's Penn State DuBois THON dancers recover from spending the weekend on their feet "For the Kids," they're able to reflect on an emotional milestone year for the campus. This year the DuBois THON committee shattered its fundraising record, and made it on the top 10 list of Penn State campuses contributing to THON's total.
A small business owner with three decades of experience in his field visited Penn State DuBois business students recently to impart some real-world lessons on what it takes to successfully operate a business. John McCreary is the owner and operator of Rustic Barns, based in Hollidaysburg, PA. He specializes in building custom sheds and other outbuildings, providing a high-quality alternative to prefabricated sheds and buildings. He has owned the business since 1985.
A successful entrepreneur visited Penn State DuBois business students recently to share some of his insight on what it takes to run a successful business. Peter Varischetti is president of Varischetti Holdings, a family owned organization based in Brockway, Pennsylvania, that oversees a number of companies spanning several industries.
The Penn State DuBois wrestling team traveled to Dalton, Georgia, Jan. 22-23 to compete against 24 teams from across the nation in the NCWA National Duals hosted at the Dalton Trade and Convention Center.
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 group of 12 Penn State DuBois students participated in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day tradition on Monday, choosing to take part in the MLK Day of Service, rather than taking the day off. They were part of a group nearly 100 students strong, from seven Penn State campuses including Behrend, Beaver, Shenango, DuBois, Greater Allegheny, Fayette, and New Kensington.
