For the first time since its inception, the University Park Allocation Committee (UPAC) will now hold open meetings – you can finally see how your over $3.2 million worth of Student Activity Fees are spent. UPAC assigns funds to programming, travel, equipment and media, service trips over breaks, and entertainment (i.e. BJC performances and events […]
A few days ago, we posted about an upcoming meeting between administrators and the student organization United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS). Here’s the 411: The groups met to discuss the Designated Suppliers Program (DSP), which requires collegiate wear to be produced in factories that support the rights of its laborers. They’ve asked for the Penn […]
The most recent National Survey of Student Engagement has found that transfer students tend to be less involved than “native” students in colleges and universities across the nation. However, “horizontal transfers” – people coming from a different four-year Baccalaureate program – tend to be more involved in “high impact” activities such as study abroad, internships, […]
Next week, the School of Theatre THON Organization is putting on a production of Disney’s High School Musical. Who knew this phenomenon would ever do something good? The $5 entrance fee will directly benefit the Four Diamonds Fund (so feel free to donate more). The performance will even feature original songs by some of the […]
Professor Profile is a new feature here at Onward State where we find interesting professors at Penn State, talk with them, and share their stories. Do you know an interesting professor that would make for a great Professor Profile? Send us an email at [email protected] and let us know! Egyptology is probably one of the […]
Recently, there has been talk of a nuisance ordinance from the State College Borough Council, and it may be put to a vote as early as next month. If passed, this regulation will hold party hosts responsible for the behavior of the drunkards they create, in hopes that property damage and late night disturbances to […]