MONACA — A new mentorship program at Penn State Beaver is bringing together students and campus advisory board members. The idea for the program came out of the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board Academic Advancement Committee, whose members work with Director of Academic Affairs Carey … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2021
Cerminara named 2020 Outstanding Alumni of the Year
It is often touted that Penn State has the largest alumni network in the country, but it’s the volunteer work of our local alumni that can make the most immediate impact for our Penn State Beaver students. Greg Cerminara '89 Eng, the 2020 Penn State Beaver Outstanding Alumni, has contributed to … [Read more...]
One class leads to a whole career
Sometimes you don’t have a plan for your life as much as life has a plan for you, and life continues to have quite a plan for Penn State alumnus Kevin P. Malobisky '89 Sci. Malobisky did not have much direction when he enrolled at Penn State Beaver in the fall of 1985. In fact, he showed up for … [Read more...]
Fall athletics update
Men’s soccer excels this fall Penn State Beaver’s men’s soccer team lost it’s bid for a Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) championship to reigning champs Penn State Brandywine in a semifinal match October 30. Brandywine went on to win the PSUAC championship for the fifth-consecutive … [Read more...]
Enrollment remains relatively steady
Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic, fall 2021 enrollment at Penn State Beaver declined by just 13 students compared to fall 2020. Beaver’s official enrollment is 555 students, a 2 percent decline compared to last fall’s 568 students. It was the smallest decline of any of … [Read more...]
Art class lets students explore nature
On Thursday afternoons you can find Assistant Professor of Biology Sarah Nilson’s class congregated at picnic tables underneath chestnut trees near the Laboratory Classroom Building. Walk a little closer, and you might see students with sketchbooks drawing a bug or butterfly. Other days they … [Read more...]
Then and now: A look back at Penn State Beaver
Recognize of these new students at orientation? Are you or someone you know in this picture? It was taken during new student orientation in the field behind Harmony Hall and Lion's Court. Since Lion's Court was torn down in 2006 because of structural problems, it's definitely before then. Send … [Read more...]
Buy a brick at the Lion Shrine
Whether you are an alumnus of Penn State, a friend of our campus, or one of our faculty and staff, we want you to be a part of Penn State Beaver forever. You have the opportunity to have your legacy etched into one or more of the bricks surrounding our Nittany Lion Shrine. The bricks, which are 4 … [Read more...]
You run, students eat: It’s a win-win! (Also there’s ice cream)
Food insecurity has proven to be a challenge for many students, which is why the Penn State Beaver Student Government Association, in collaboration with Penn State Beaver’s Office of Student Affairs and Engagement, offers a free food pantry accessible to all students. Help our Penn State Beaver … [Read more...]
Wine and golf events raise more than $42,000
Alumni, friends, and donors poured in to support two long-standing signature events sponsored by the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board in collaboration with the Penn State Beaver Alumni Relations Office. The annual Wine, Ale and Food Event and the 20th Annual Golf Outing raised more than … [Read more...]