Though the landscape is much different this year, brave volunteers have still stepped up for the biggest fundraiser of every THON season – the hair auction, to raise funds for Penn State DuBois Benefiting THON, a student-led organization that supports the University-Wide mission of THON.
As part of the University’s comprehensive testing strategy for the spring semester, all Penn State students must meet requirements for COVID-19 testing prior to their return or if they are already living in their campus community.
Penn State has developed a comprehensive spring 2021 COVID-19 testing strategy for all campuses that includes both required and voluntary testing during the remote learning period and the in-person portion of the spring semester.
Penn State DuBois Assistant Teaching Professor of Wildlife Technology Emily Thomas hasn’t just found silver linings during the pandemic, she has also provided them. Thomas recently made presentations on wildlife species, via Zoom, to first and second graders at Shelter Rock Elementary School on Long Island, New York.
The Glenn and Ruth Mengle Foundation of DuBois has made a $20,000 gift to support the Glenn and Ruth Mengle Foundation Scholarship at Penn State DuBois. First established in 1998 with a $15,000 gift, the foundation pledges support to this scholarship fund each year.
The latest Penn State DuBois Student Athlete Spotlight features Thayne Morgan, an outfielder on the Penn State DuBois Baseball team majoring in business.
All students are required to participate in COVID-19 testing and have a negative result on file. Students who have a positive test on file with the University from within the last 90 days from your planned return date do not need to complete this testing.
Tales of post-apocalyptic landscapes in which few survivors emerge into a new and much different world have long been popular tales woven by screenwriters and authors. While many enjoy these stories, thinking of them as nothing but a guilty pleasure, they may not realize that immersing themselves in fiction has prepared them for the reality of 2020, according to a team of researchers.
There is still time to sign up for the Personal Care Home Administrator Training program offered by Penn State DuBois Continuing and Community Education beginning in February. The 100-hour program will be offered safely and remotely through Zoom. This program will prepare graduates to enter a career in administration of long-term personal care facilities.
Our latest Student Athlete Spotlight features Emiley Wheeler. Wheeler is a forward on the Penn State DuBois women’s basketball team and an occupational therapy assistant major. She is a graduate of Eisenhower High School near Russell, Pennsylvania.
