This weekend, thousands of freshman just like you will be introduced into a relatively unfamiliar State College and Penn State scene. In this installment of Onward State's Freshman 101, we offer incoming Penn Staters tips on how to eat in Happy Valley.
The beginning of a new academic calendar also brings the start of another type of calendar: Countdown to THON. To get the ball rolling on the world's largest student-run philanthropy, THON Overall Committee Chairpersons will be selecting captains for each of their respective THON committees. Learn how to apply here!
With football season rapidly approaching, there's plenty of be excited about when it comes to the 2011 Nittany Lions.
You're about to be plopped down into the middle of 44,000 people, roughly ages 18-22, all within a 4.5-square mile area, without many friends. It's daunting, but exciting too. There are limitless possibilities here. Read more advice after the jump.
Even if Penn State President Graham Spanier won't start tweeting any time soon, there are literally hundreds of Penn State faculty, staff, and administrators already using social media and other digital technologies to restructure teaching and learning experiences (not to mention research efforts) in search of more collaboration and increased productivity... It's a beautiful thing. Find out the latest after the jump.
Five years ago, the Association of Big Ten Students refused to recognize UPUA as a legitimate student government.
This weekend, their annual summer conference heads to Penn State.