The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently announced the dates for phases 1B, 1C and 2 of the commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution program and Penn State is strongly encouraging all students, faculty and staff to sign up to get a vaccine as soon as they are eligible to receive one.
Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC culminated with a celebration of student entrepreneurs and innovators in technology, health, sustainability, the arts and global impact categories during the virtual student recognition reception on March 25.
Did you know that 1 in 10 students contemplates suicide? That leaves 9 out of 10 who can reach out and help someone. Students learned about how to be one of the nine.
The "It Takes A Village" booth focused on on connectedness through volunteering and sharing your talents. Being a helper can lift others up, and it can boost your spirits as well!
Whether you prefer drawing, coloring, painting, music, dance, creative writing, sculpting, collage, or photography, expressing yourself through the arts reduces stress, anxiety and blood pressure and boosts the immune system.
Last month students participated in our week-long Fresh Check Day event! Each day a new interactive booth was added that promotes mental health check-ins. Topics included learning how to help a struggling friend, the benefits of volunteering, artistic expression and inspiration.
