Penn State York will honor the veterans on campus during a lunch on Nov. 11 — Veterans Day — in the rehearsal room of the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center. Faculty, staff and students are invited to show their support for veterans, enjoy a free lunch, and hear from a panel of military veterans about their experiences.
High school students preparing to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) can find help through an SAT preparation course being offered at Penn State York. The course will provide valuable information regarding test format, proven test-taking strategies, and a review of essential verbal, math and critical reading skills, as well as proper essay-writing techniques assessed in the SAT 1.
Penn State Financial Literacy Manager Daad Rizk has compiled a list of six basic financial tips to help students successfully adapt to life away from home.
High school students preparing to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) can find help through preparation courses being offered at Penn State York. The courses will provide valuable information regarding test format, proven test-taking strategies, a review of essential verbal, math, and critical reading skills, as well as proper essay-writing techniques assessed in the SAT 1.
Susan Russell, the 2014-15 Penn State laureate is touring the state to promote dignity, and Penn State York is her last stop on the campus tour on Friday, April 24. Russell will share her thoughts on human dignity at noon in the Community Room of the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center.
Jennifer Nesbitt, an associate professor of English at Penn State York, isn’t just a fan of the popular PBS series “Downton Abbey,” she is considered an expert. Nesbitt, who has done numerous speaking engagements about the historical drama, is a regular guest on online podcasts recapping episodes every Monday with witf’s Fred Vigeant and Katie Lengyel. Check out the podcasts.
Penn State York has once again been named a Military Friendly School, by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds. This is the third consecutive year York has earned this designation in recognition of their outstanding work with veterans.
Penn State Archivist Doris Malkmus will be traveling to Penn State campuses this fall to present “Queering Penn State History.” Using a game setting and primary sources from The Eberly Family Special Collections Library, she will help attendees discover the tumultuous history of Penn State’s first gay student organization, circa 1968–1974. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Penn State York will celebrate the life and work of the late Martin Luther King Jr. with events and displays, during the week of Jan. 20 to 24. Beginning Monday, Jan. 20, posters featuring and illustrating some of King’s most memorable quotes will hang on the walls of buildings throughout the campus. The posters, designed by members of the Penn State York Diversity Committee, will help remind readers of King’s work. Also throughout the week, a selection of books, videos and electronic items about King and his efforts will be on display in the Lee R. Glatfelter Library on campus. All programs are free and open to the public.
