During the challenges of 2020, Penn State alumnus Bill Casey provided a gift of $100,000 to support students with unforeseen financial difficulties in completing their Penn State degrees.
In support of mental health wellness and suicide prevention, Penn State Shenango hosted the second annual Fresh Check Day for students. The event included seven interactive booths.
In alignment with the recent announcement from the White House on federal vaccination requirements, all Penn State employees at all locations are now subject to a federal COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The deadline for employees to receive their final dose of a vaccine is Jan. 4, 2022
Penn State Shenango’s VenturePointe Innovation Hub and the eCenter @ LindenPointe will host John R. Frangakis of Reynolds Services Inc. in celebration of Penn State’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Viewers can tune into the event via Penn State Shenango’s YouTube page at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.
Penn State Shenango’s second Lecture Series event will feature Iffath Syed, assistant professor of health policy and administration. Syed will present research in her lecture titled “A Tale of Two Cities: the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations in Toronto, Canada and London, England” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11.
According to Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report, 43% of data breaches involve small- and medium-sized business. Penn State Shenango and the eCenter @ LindenPointe will host a free virtual presentation with cybersecurity experts at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, via Penn State Shenango’s YouTube channel.
Seven Penn State faculty and staff were chosen to work with the Student Engagement Network on funded projects that research or contribute to student engagement.
Penn State Shenango’s eighth annual Stamp Out Stigma mental health awareness event is addressing anxiety and depression during a program to be held at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13. The event is designed to bring important information, awareness, and personal stories about the importance of caring for one’s mental health to the forefront of our community.