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Blood Drive to benefit THON, Nov. 12 at Penn State DuBois

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Multipurpose Building Gymnasium at Penn State DuBois. For each person who donates, the Red Cross will make a $2 donation to Penn State DuBois Benefiting THON.
Janice Elizabeth Erickson, at right, with sister Francie Spigelmyer.

Scholarship established in honor of Janice Elizabeth Erickson

Francie Spigelmyer and her husband, Dave, have established the Janice Elizabeth Erickson Scholarship in memory of Francie’s sister, Janice, by making a $12,500 pledge to Penn State DuBois. Consideration for the scholarship will be given to full-time undergraduate students at Penn State DuBois and will assist in making education affordable and accessible for recipients.
A prep meeting for BIG Contest finalists

Public invited to BIG Idea Contest finale

The eight finalists in the BIG Idea Contest will soon pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges, and their presentations will be open to the public. All members of the community are invited to the event, which will conclude with the winner being announced, who could be awarded up to $50,000. Pitches get underway at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Old Deposit Bank Building at 2 East Long Avenue in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
A prep meeting for BIG Contest finalists

BIG Finalist prep

Jill Edwards, executive director of Ben Franklin’s Venture Investment Forum, speaks with BIG Idea finalists during a preparation meeting leading up to the pitch event.