2019 Welcome Day information
Learn all about fall 2019 events and meet your Lion Leaders.
Fall events
Aug. 21 – Welcome Day @ 9:00 a.m. – Great Hall & Forker Lawn
Aug. 23 – Welcome Night @ 4:00 p.m. – Forker Lawn
Aug. 26 – First Day of Classes
Aug. 28 – Back to School Bash @ 12:15 p.m. – Forker Lawn
Study Break: Game Night @ 4:00 p.m. – Lartz Memorial Library
Sept. 4 – Involvement Fair @ 12:15 p.m. – Great Hall
Sept. 5 – Lecture Series: Dr. K Shaffer @ 5:30 p.m. – LH 222/223
Sept. 9 – Meditation with Dr. Lisi @ 12:15 p.m. – SH 215
Sept. 11 – PTA Program Career Development @ 12:15 p.m. – SH 105
Sept. 13 – Intramural Flag Football @ 12:15 p.m. – IM Field
Sept. 16 – Library Open House, All Day – Lartz Memorial Library
Sept. 18 – Stamp Out Stigma @ 12:15 p.m. – Great Hall
Stamp Out Stigma @ 7:15 p.m. - Auditorium
Sept. 19 – Lunch & Learn @ 12:15 p.m. – Forker Lab Forum
Sept. 20 – Student Club Registration Deadline
Sept. 25 – Make it Personal & Ice Cream Cone Day @ 12:15 p.m. GH
Study Break: Game Night @ 4:00 p.m. – Lartz Memorial Library
Sept. 27 – Penn State in Pittsburgh: Pirates vs Reds
Sept. 28 – 8th Annual Dr. Jane Williams 5K run/1.5 mile walk
Oct. 1 – Biggest Loser Challenge Begins
Oct. 2 – Health & Wellness Fair @ 12:15 p.m. – Great Hall
Oct. 9 – Pink Out Tailgate @ 12:15 p.m. – Great Hall
Oct. 11 – Intramural Soccer @ 12:15 p.m. – IM Field
Oct. 14 - Meditation with Dr. Lisi @ 12:15 p.m. – SH 215
Oct. 16 – Grad School Fair Panel @ 12:15 p.m. – SH 105
Oct. 17 - Lecture Series: Dr. T. Divens @ 5:30 p.m. – LH 222/223
Oct. 18 – Shenango vs Cancer Basketball Game – TBD
Oct. 21 – International Film Series @ 6:30 p.m. – SH 105
Oct. 23 – Mental Health Film Screening @ 12:15 p.m. – SH 108
Lunch & Learn @ 12:15 p.m. – Forker Lab Forum
Oct. 30 – Dia de los Muertos @ 12:15 p.m. – Great Hall
Oct. 31 – Biggest Loser Challenge Ends
Nov. 5 - Lunch & Learn @ 12:15 p.m. – Forker Lab Forum
Nov. 6 – Holocaust Speaker @ 12:15 p.m. – SH 105
Study Break: Game Night @ 4:00 p.m. – Lartz Memorial Library
Nov. 8 – Intramural Volleyball @ 12:15 p.m. – Buhl Club Gym
Nov. 9 – PTA Hustle for Muscle 5K run @ 9:15 a.m.
Nov. 11 - Meditation with Dr. Lisi @ 12:15 p.m. – SH 215
International Film Series @ 6:30 p.m. – SH 105
Nov. 13 – Military Appreciation Celebration @ 12:15 p.m. – GH
Nov. 20 – Men’s Health Mustache Bash @ 12:15 p.m. – Great Hall
Nov. 24 – Dec. 1 – Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 9 – Research Fair @ 12:15 p.m. – Lartz Memorial Library
Meditation with Dr. Lisi @ 12:15 p.m. – SH 215
Dec. 11 – Campus Spa @ 11:00 a.m. – Great Hall
Dec. 11 – 20 – De-Stress Fest, All Day – Lartz Memorial Library
Dec. 12 – HDFS Presentations - TBD
Dec. 13 – Finals Fuel-Up @ 9:00 a.m. – Great Hall
Dec. 21 – Commencement @ 11:30 a.m. - Auditorium
Meet the Lion Leaders
Jaime Anderson
Business major, junior year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite Movie/Series: Boondock Saints, Trolls, Dexter
Fact About Me: I am 26 years old and I've been to Afganistan
Hobbies/Interests: Golfing, shooting range, spending time outdoors
Victoria Davis
Letters, Arts, & Sciences Major, 2nd Year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite Book/Movie Series: Harry Potter
Fact About Me: I am from Florida
Hobbies/Interests: I am a dance teacher, and even though it is my job, I love it!
Victoria Edleston
Occupational Therapist Assistant, 2nd Year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite Movie: Home Alone
Fact About Me: I have crooked pinkies
Hobbies/Interests: Walking my dog or binge watching shows
Dariann Erdman
Human Development and Family Studies, 2nd Year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite Movie Quote: "You're going to need a bigger boat" - Jaws (1975)
Fact About Me: I can cross one eye at a time
Hobbies/Interests: Playing softball
Hope Grinnell
Human Development and Family Studies Major, 3rd Year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Fact About Me: I am addicted to Candy Crush
Hobbies/Interests: Sleeping and Eating
Isaac Grinnell
Business Management Major - Junior Year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite Movie: Penguins of Madagascar
Fact About Me: I am left handed
Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with my friends
Adam Hall
Favorite Movie: Fast and Furious
Fact About Me: My right elbow does not extend all the way
Hobbies/Interests: Workout, video games, eating
Megan Learn
Occupational Therapy Assistant Major, 2nd Year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite Quote: "Life is short. smile while you still have teeth." - Mallory Hopkins
Fact About Me: I have an obnoxious laugh, when you hear it you'll know it's Meg
Hobbies/Interests: Hanging with my friends and my dog, naps are also my favorite
Jai'lyn Mosley
Physical Therapist Assistant Major, 2nd Year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite TV Series: Blue Bloods
Fact About Me: I am obsessed with dogs
Hobbies/Interests: Playing tennis
Araceli Perez-McMillan
Physical Therapist Assistant Major, 2nd Year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite TV Series: Grey's Anatomy and New Amsterdam
Fact About Me: I love the outdoors and dogs
Hobbies/Interests: White water rafting, shopping, and playing sports
Kyle Sumner
Business Major, Senior Year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite Movie: Warrior (2011)
Fact About Me: I know two weeks of Muay Tai
Hobbies/Interests: Exercising and taking my dogs on walks
Jaslyn Williams
Business Major, 2nd Year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite Series: I Am Not A Robot (K-Drama)
Fact About Me: I can read backwards and upside down really well
Hobbies/Interests: Watch movies
Kendra Womer
Nursing Major, Junior Year
Credit: Penn State
Favorite TV Series: Law & Order: SVU
Fact About Me: I have a peach tattoo
Hobbies/Interests: Walking my dogs
