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Penn State Wilkes-Barre a Resource for Engineers

In effort to serve as a greater resource for area engineers, Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education is offering professional engineering reviews, including a Civil Engineering Professional Exam Review. This review is designed for the practicing engineer who plans to take the Professional Engineer Examination to become registered as a professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  It includes three phases of engineering covered by the examination.

PSU W-B Students Show Penn State Pride, Learn to be Leaders

Approximately 250 Penn State students from around the world gathered at Penn State Berks in Reading, PA to attend the Penn State University Summer Leadership Conference held from August 12-14.  Seven students from Penn State Wilkes-Barre were chosen to represent the campus during this three-day conference which focused on developing leadership, citizenship and networking skills. Students attended workshops, participated in community service activities and shared experiences across the University's 20 campuses

"Jack-tivities" Help New Students Break the Ice

Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently held its annual orientation program for first-year and transfer students.  On Thursday, August 20, a group of more than 20 current students and recent alumni served as Orientation Leaders and spent time getting to know the newest members of the Penn State family through "Jack-tivities."

Continuing Education Offers Ways to "Go Green"

"Going green" is on so many minds today, especially in the building and construction industry.  But just what does it mean to be a "green" company?  And how does one "go green"? Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education is here to help.  In the next month, Penn State Wilkes-Barre will be a host site for two Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) seminars.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Welcomes New Faculty Member

Students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre will see a new instructor on campus this fall when Ann Brennan of Dallas, PA, begins her position as English instructor for the campus. A 2003 graduate of Seton Catholic High School, Brennan earned a Bachelor's degree in English from Marywood University, where she was also a member of the basketball team.

"Spend a Summer Evening" open houses held

Penn State Wilkes-Barre held two "Spend a Summer Evening with Us" open houses on July 15 and July 22.  At each event, more than 70 guests were welcomed to the campus by current students and faculty and given the opportunity to ask questions about majors, financial aid, and student life at Penn State.

Summer Youth Programs a big success

From Lego LandTM to a land of fairies and princesses, from sports to science and animals to art, Penn State Wilkes-Barre offered 23 academic enrichment and six sports camps this summer that were sure to appeal to every young mind. Two of the most popular camps were the art camp and the veterinary camp.

Outstanding club members named

Each year, the student clubs and organizations of Penn State Wilkes-Barre choose their Outstanding Club Member of the Year.  This award is presented to the one member that each club feels has contributed the most to the welfare of their club, campus and community.