Penn State sports teams other than football were also in action this past weekend, and it was another very successful one as Field Hockey, Women's Volleyball, and Men's and Women's Soccer all came away with victories.
President Erickson plans to discuss the future of Penn State as a University, as well as its role in helping to prevent child abuse. Erickson hopes to focus on the many positives -- ranging from academic, athletic, and philanthropic efforts-- of Penn State in the past year as well.
Despite losing 24-14 in a surprising loss to Ohio, Penn Staters broke a record at Beaver Stadium. Even though Beaver Stadium did not come close to breaking a record of attendees, tailgaters and fans were able to break a record for recycling at the game with the help of Students Taking Action To Encourage Recycling (STATERs.)
Not only was the Homecoming Concert band announced, but the 2012 Homecoming Court was too. These students were "ambushed" in their classes or other parts of campus by the Homecoming Committee, who informed them of their nomination. The 10 members of the 2012 Homecoming Court includes a varsity athlete, Greek presidents, student government leaders, and many more.
The Penn Stater Magazine is holding an online event, Emerging from the Storm: Continuing the Conversation, on Wednesday September 12th from 8 – 9:30 PM featuring sociology professors Sam Richards and Laurie Mulvey.
Over the weekend women's volleyball, soccer, field hockey and both cross country teams had matches this weekend. Most of the teams fared well, but Women's Volleyball and Women's Soccer both had loses over the weekend.