left to right: M. Scott McBride - Chancellor, Bob Johnson - Distinguished Alumni, Christine Beretsel - Outstanding Alumni, Ross Kester - Lifetime Achievement
OTA student Alyssa Simbeck of St. Marys, in front, fills bags with hygiene and comfort products as she and her classmates rotate through various stations of donated items. Once placed into purses and bags, the unique care packages will be ready to distribute to women who are homeless in Washington DC.
Students in two distinct classes at Penn State DuBois have teamed up to help others in need with a special service project. “Purses with a Purpose” is aimed at helping women who are homeless or in need, by providing purses and bags for their use, as well as a variety of hygiene and comfort items included in the purses.
All members of the community are invited to take part in a rededication and light-up ceremony for the John DuBois Monument at Penn State DuBois. A reception is planned for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, in Room 203 of the DEF Building.
