Outreach News Releases

History of Nittany Lion mascot chronicled in WPSU film

Nov 20     The Nittany Lion Mascot is more than the symbol of Penn State athletics. The Lion is an ambassador who makes more than 250 appearances each year, and only half of them are at sporting events. The rich history of the Lion, and how the mascot is selected, is the focus of "Heart of the Lion," a new documentary produced by Penn State Public ... Read More >>>

WPSU encourages participation in National Day of Listening

Nov 18     Penn State Public Broadcasting will join the acclaimed oral history project StoryCorps in celebrating the second annual National Day of Listening on Friday, Nov. 27. The National Day of Listening is an effort to encourage all Americans to honor a friend, a loved one, or a member of the community by interviewing them about their lives.... Read More >>>

Video: Students take advantage of center's advice to entrepreneurs

Nov 13     In this video the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) highlights services offered to all entrepreneurs, including Penn State students. The center offers free and confidential assistance to entrepreneurs. The Penn State SBDC deals mostly with the public, but lately Penn State students have stopped in for advice, including World ... Read More >>>

Penn State Abington students help Philadelphia's disadvantaged youth

Nov 13     In north Philadelphia, Penn State Abington students are participating in a program in which they work one-on-one with high school dropouts who have basic literacy issues. "It isn't easy," said Lisa Morris, Penn State Abington senior instructor in administration of justice, who coordinates the program. "The Abington students are dealing with a ... Read More >>>

Penn State president to discuss weight loss surgery

Nov 12     Many Americans are fighting the battle of the bulge. Some experts say obesity has reached epidemic proportions and they say there are many options to solve the problem of overeating. Some adults are turning to weight loss surgery, a surgical procedure that decreases the size of the stomach and reduces food intake. Penn State President Graham ... Read More >>>

International conference to help police fight crime

Nov 11     Budget cuts are plaguing police departments worldwide because of the global economic climate. Los Angeles, for example, has stopped hiring police officers and eliminated a new recruit class; Atlanta officials have hiked property taxes to end furloughs for police and firefighters, and in East St. Louis, Ill., a police officer commended at a City ... Read More >>>

Something to hoot about: Become a Shaver's Creek student volunteer

Nov 11     When visiting Shaver's Creek Environmental Center at Penn State, one may be startled to hear a screech -- but do not worry, it's only a raptor saying hello. As one of the few federally funded and state-licensed raptor facilities in Pennsylvania, the Raptor Center has been part of Shaver's Creek since 1981. The center is home to over 20 birds of ... Read More >>>

Penn State encourages bright ideas during Global Entrepreneurship Week

Nov 09     Penn State will present a variety of contests, seminars and workshops that highlight the breadth of entrepreneurial programs available to students during Global Entrepreneurship Week from Nov. 16 to 22. ... Read More >>>

Student veterans share experiences through short films online

Nov 06     Fighting in a war is not something one easily talks about. In fact, some never do. But Penn State student David Walker, an Iraq War veteran, was open to reflecting on his experience -- he just needed the right outlet. In spring 2009 he found that outlet through a unique course, English 497: Narrative, Oral History and New Media Technologies. The ... Read More >>>

Penn State is named a military-friendly institution

Nov 06     Last year, Penn State had more than 2,600 course enrollments by military service members and veterans, or 11 percent of total enrollment, in Penn State World Campus, the University's online campus. One reason so many military personnel are choosing World Campus is the flexibility of anytime, anywhere learning, which is ideally suited for ... Read More >>>

Student summer education abroad opportunities coming up

Nov 02     Penn State students will have the opportunity to earn academic credits in a faculty-led summer education abroad program. Information sessions to be held this month on campus will showcase all 16 locations for students to begin planning their education abroad. ... Read More >>>

Video: Shaver's Creek Halloween Trail and Festival 2009

Nov 02     Miss out on this year's Halloween festivities at Shaver's Creek? No worries. Just check out the video at http://live.psu.edu/youtube/bENXOIoEVM0... Read More >>>

Call for nominations: Outreach and community engagement awards

Nov 02     Craig Weidemann, vice president for outreach, has announced a call for nominations for the annual Faculty Outreach Award and the third annual Penn State Community Engagement and Scholarship Award.... Read More >>>

Penn State SBDC partners with students to provide free energy audits

Oct 30     To address growing concerns about energy expenses at businesses and nonprofits large and small, Penn State faculty, students and Outreach staff are partnering up to offer free on-site energy assessments for companies across Central Pennsylvania. ... Read More >>>

Seminar to help small businesses navigate maze of government contracts

Oct 26     Billions of dollars in Pennsylvania government contracts are available to small business owners each year, but knowing how to successfully bid on them can be a difficult job. The Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hopes to make the process easier by offering a free seminar called "Working with the Commonwealth" next month.... Read More >>>