Penn State Schuylkill

Penn Staters: We're a little more than a week away from resuming in-person classes, and we couldn't be more excited to have you back on campus. Make sure to follow all COVID-19 testing guidelines so we can assure a healthy and safe return for our entire community! See the complete testing requirements here tinyurl.com/qzwxenf9

Harmful algal blooms are on the rise in aquatic systems around the world. These overgrowths of cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, can produce toxicand even deadlyeffects on people, pets, wildlife, and marine life. Our own Dr. Sarah Princiotta, assistant professor of biology, is battling this environmental danger through research that aims to understand the interactions of microscopic marine algae in an effort to predict and control these deadly aquatic blooms. Read more about Princiotta's timely and important work

High school students: get to know Penn State Schuylkill by signing up for an upcoming virtual information session! Take a virtual campus tour, talk one-on-one with an admissions counselor, and have your application fee waived. We are Penn State. And you are going to love it here! Sign up for an info session today https://apply.psu.edu/portal/sl-vr-pr

Just in time for Valentine's Day! On Monday, February 1, at 7:00 p.m., the Penn State NE region alumni organizations invite you to explore the quirky relationship between chocolate, love, and Penn State alumni with the new owners of the Dunmore Candy Kitchen Register for this free event at tinyurl.com/PSUNEAlumniEvents

Do you know a curious, driven high schooler who is ready to get a head start on college? Penn State Schuylkill’s Dual Enrollment Programs allow high school seniors to experience university-level coursework, earn college credit, and explore potential college majors and careers. And beginning this fall, we're offering 6 NEW program options in addition to our existing healthcare track: business, criminal justice, cybersecurity, education, engineering, and project and supply chain management. Learn more about these exciting programs!

Today is the final day of classes for the fall semester! With finals week just days away, the Ciletti Memorial Library encourages students to relax during this semester's virtual De-Stress Fest. Center yourself with mindfulness and relaxation tips, arts and crafts, and more! Check out the cool resources the library has put together to help you unwind

We love sending happy mail to our newly accepted Penn Staters! We Are!

On Friday, December 4, Penn State Schuylkill student Olivia Stauffer was awarded the Certificate of Excellence Award for Outstanding Performance in the Radiological Sciences at the campus's fall Graduating Student Recognition Ceremony . Stauffer was selected by her peers and identified as a standout student both in the classroom as well as with her patients. Please join us in congratulating her, and read more about the award here #PSUGrad

Help us spread the word: Penn State Schuylkill is searching for a Director of Business Services to join the leadership team of our dynamic campus. See the job posting here https://tinyurl.com/SL-dir-business-svcs

Students, the last opportunity for drop-in tutoring is tomorrow, December 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. However, you can still schedule an individual tutoring session through finals week via Starfish https://sites.psu.edu/starfishinfo/

Join us tomorrow, Dec. 9, at 12:20 p.m., to hear from 2017 Penn State Schuylkill grad Harunah Barry during this month's installment of Career Chat. Currently an IT Specialist at the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General, Barry jumpstarted his career in a highly coveted student volunteer position with the U.S. Department of Justice, INTERPOL Washington, U.S. Central Bureau. Tune in to learn how Barry turned a competitive internship into a career in public service > bit.ly/DecemberCareerChat.

The Penn State Schuylkill Alumni Society recently established an eponymous endowed award to help students access a high-quality Penn State education. And this fall, the first two recipients of the award were selected: Mathew Hafer and Matthew Wunder, both seniors. Read more of the story here.