Several men representing students, faculty and staff at Penn State DuBois took to the streets, or at least the sidewalks around campus, wearing high-heel shoes during the annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event, held on Sept. 13.
During the last academic year, Penn State DuBois saw the creation of its own esports club, with a goal of bringing students together through their shared passion for gaming. With the excitement of esports and its recent rapid rise to prominence throughout the world, Penn State DuBois has taken a big step toward making esports a staple on campus.
From mid-September through the end of October, Penn State units at campuses across the commonwealth will be holding events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This year's overall theme is "Nuestra Comunidad Latina: Celebrating a Thriving Community."
Events are being offered for Penn State campus and community members across the commonwealth in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and their aftermath.
A new research article published by Robert Loeb, professor of biology and forestry at Penn State DuBois, compared early 19th-century plant species lists from numerous sources to learn about the diversity found in United States botanical gardens during that period.
With the fall academic semester now in full swing, the Nittany Lions and Lady Lions athletic teams at Penn State DuBois are also seeing their seasons get started. The fall season will see men’s and women’s cross-country, co-ed golf and women’s volleyball play through their respective seasons. Also, the fall will feature several games for both the baseball and softball teams as well.
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise in Pennsylvania and across the nation, Penn State is urging its community to continue to take health precautions and follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to keep themselves and others healthy.
Since 2017, the Jay and Betty Pifer Scholarship has supported students at Penn State DuBois and in the College of Engineering who are striving toward their goal of earning a degree. First endowed with a $25,000 gift from the Pifers, the scholarship has now grown to have a profound impact that honors the great legacy of the Pifers.
The Penn State DuBois Office of Student Engagement will welcome students and members of the public to Hiller Student Union on Wednesday September 6 to enjoy the east coast pop rock sounds of Kev Ohm.
Continuing and Community Education at Penn State DuBois, in partnership with the North Central PA LaunchBox, will be offering continuing education courses for individuals looking to learn basic and intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel.
