The past year of virtual learning and navigating college through a pandemic has made for some of the tough times for Penn State students, staff, and faculty alike.

This time last year, students across the world were ripped from their day-to-day lives and the traditional college experience. When the transition to Zoom University came, both students and professors were challenged to somehow stay focused and continue working hard despite not knowing what would come next.

Over that span, many professors rose to the occasion and did their best each and every day. Maybe they started off class by asking how everyone how they were really feeling, or perhaps they gave you a break simply because we all feel burnt out sometimes.

We want to recognize the professors who’ve made a difference over the past year. Whoever it may be, we want to hear about ’em. Through the Google Form below, tell us about your amazing professor and how they’ve managed to make this year just a little bit better for you and your classmates.

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Dana June Nunemacher

Dana is a senior, who is studying public relations. She is from the 570 and yes, she has watched The Office. Her passions in life include drinking unsweetened iced tea and spreading her love for agriculture (yee haw)!

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