Its closure will begin on Sunday, November 22, and last until an unspecified date next year.
Despite a strong performance from true freshman Liam Soulière in goal, the Nittany lost their second game of the season to the Golden Gophers 3-2
Sims congratulated students but didn't acknowledge the semester's many shortcomings, including nearly 5,000 student coronavirus cases, increased pressure on local health systems, and rule-breaking parties and gatherings.
Tip-off times and streaming information have been announced for the openers for Penn State men's and women's basketball.
The university administered a record-breaking 11,696 total tests to students between November 13 and 19.
"I am very impressed by each and every director. I am excited to begin working together to spread the mission of Homecoming throughout the Penn State community."