Penn State DuBois Continuing and Community Education has scheduled a variety of courses this fall that are available to all members of the community interested in learning new skills that could enrich their lives or further their careers.
In remembrance of those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and their tragic aftermath, events and resources are being offered for Penn State campus and community members across the commonwealth for the 20th commemoration.
Amy Fatula, academic fieldwork coordinator and assistant teaching professor in the Penn State DuBois Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program at Penn State DuBois, has been elected to the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Board of Directors as the OTA at large representative for the state.
Local manufacturers, students and entrepreneurs now have an opportunity to produce prototypes and reengineered parts utilizing the advanced additive manufacturing equipment now located at Penn State DuBois. The state-of-the-art Makerspace and Idea Lab will be available to students, entrepreneurs and existing companies looking to expand their innovative environment starting this fall.
Longtime campus supporters David and Deborah Ross have established a new endowment that will support efforts of the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois. The Dr. David S. and Deborah M. Ross LaunchBox Endowment at Penn State DuBois was established with the couple’s initial $100,000 pledge, and Penn State will match that amount, resulting in a $200,000 endowment supporting the LaunchBox.
Penn State students, faculty and staff who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and those who have not shared with the University that they are fully vaccinated will be required to test weekly for COVID-19 throughout the fall semester, or until they share with the University that they have been fully vaccinated.
The 12th annual Penn State DuBois Golf Benefit is planned for Sept. 10 at the Silver Golf Course in Treasure Lake in DuBois. There is still time to sign up teams for this four-person scramble. Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. All proceeds directly benefit Penn State DuBois varsity athletic programs.
In a move designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 on Penn State campuses, the union representing about 2,600 technical service employees, has agreed to follow University requirements for mask-wearing, regardless of vaccination status. The agreement goes into effect immediately.
Recognized student organizations may return to holding in-person activities, including meetings, tabling, and other events for the fall semester. Students are expected to follow all current masking requirements on their campus during these activities.
