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.
Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 conditions around the country and in Pennsylvania, effective immediately (Aug. 4), Penn State will require all students, faculty, staff and visitors — including those who are vaccinated and unvaccinated — to wear masks indoors at all campuses. Within the last 24 hours, many counties that are home to Penn State campuses have shifted to “orange” status, warranting an immediate adjustment to the University’s on-campus masking requirement.
Following latest CDC guidance, masks are now required indoors on the Penn State DuBois campus as Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, has reached substantial/high transmission levels.
The renovation and addition to the Physical Fitness, Athletics and Wellness (PAW) Center at Penn State DuBois has received final approval from the Board of Trustees, a $17.3 million project that will transform the current building into a state-of-the-art facility with a focus on athletics, health and recreation.
Cara Exten, an assistant nursing professor and infectious disease epidemiologist, studies the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases in populations over time. She put her nearly 20 years of epidemiology experience to the test by helping the University create and execute a COVID-19 testing and contact tracing initiative.
With his retirement effective July 1, Penn State DuBois Chancellor M. Scott McBride was recently recognized by the DuBois Educational Foundation (DEF). DEF board members presented McBride with a Nittany Lion statue in recognition and appreciation of his service.
Penn State DuBois Continuing and Community Education, in partnership with Penn State Berks, will offer an SAT preparatory course for high school students. Two sections of this course are offered at different times, allowing participants to choose the class that best fits their schedule.
Effective July 1, 2021, Pingjuan Werner, professor of engineering, will assume responsibilities as interim chancellor at Penn State DuBois. Werner fills the role vacated by Chancellor M. Scott McBride, who also retires effective July 1.
Training recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will be offered through Penn State DuBois Continuing and Community Education in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, this August. This 10-hour training is intended to help employees in many different industries maintain a healthy and safe work environment.
