Do you know these girls? For this edition of Then and Now, we present this photo of four students enjoying their 2002 THON "...With All Your Heart" experience. That year, THON was held in Rec Hall and raised $3,613,178.61 For the Kids. If you know any of these students or would like to share a … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2022
Annual wine event is May 12
Mark your calendars for the Penn State Beaver Advisory Board's annual Wine, Ale, and Food Pairing event on May 12, 2022. The event, which supports student scholarships, will once again pair gourmet small plates with fine wines and ales. In 2021, two of the selected wines were featured on the Wine … [Read more...]
Fundraising campaign coming to an end
The Department of Development and Alumni Relations is poised to celebrate the close of the “A Greater Penn State Campaign" with a university-wide celebration during Blue and White Weekend, April 22- 24, 2022. The campaign officially runs through June 30, 2022. Penn State Beaver will host a local … [Read more...]
Forecast looks bright for alumnus Zach Petey
A natural curiosity about the weather and a family history at Penn State combined to help a recent Penn State graduate reach his goal of becoming a meteorologist. Five years ago you would have found Center Township native Zach Petey on the campus at Penn State Beaver, most likely in the Michael … [Read more...]
Are snacking deer the reason for fewer flowers?
Peek down into the woods along the northside of campus behind the softball field and you’ll notice fenced-off areas. The fences are part of Dr. Autumn Sabo’s latest research project: a study of the factors that inhibit the growth of trillium. Trillium is a “really pretty, showy wildflower” … [Read more...]
GCB renovation will make building more accessible and functional
Renovations to the General Classroom Building are underway. The $8.43 million project, approved by the Penn State Board of Trustees in February, includes updates that will make the building more accessible and functional and improve its overall aesthetics. “Our General Classroom Building is … [Read more...]
Fresh flowers flourish at campus farm
March isn’t a typical time to harvest plants, but this March students at Penn State Beaver were ready to gather flowers whether the weather was warm and sunny or cold and snowy. The campus farm, housed in the high tunnel, has been growing a plethora of flowers that were planted in October by … [Read more...]
Top student-athletes recognized
Penn State Beaver Athletics recognized its 2019-20 and 2020-21 male and female athletes of the year at its Hall of Honor induction Feb. 19. Justyn Francona was named the male student-athlete of the year and Jimya Chambers and Emily Keener the female student athlete of the year for … [Read more...]
Women win basketball championship
The Penn State Beaver Lady Lions have reprised their role as the Penn State University Athletic Conference champions. The women’s basketball team defended their 2020 PSUAC Championship title and defeated Penn State Schuykill 59-51 on Feb. 26, 2022, in State College. It is their ninth women’s … [Read more...]
Alumni named to Penn State Beaver Athletics Hall of Honor
Penn State Beaver inducted five former athletes into the Athletics Hall of Honor during Athletics Spirit Weekend Feb. 19. Tony Houghton, who received his degree in Administration of Justice in 2013, was captain of the men’s basketball team from 2009 to 2013. He was named USCAA All American in … [Read more...]