In observance of the American National Standard Institute’s World Standards Week in October, Penn State University Libraries is planning an afternoon of activities Oct. 12 with the theme “Imagine a World Without Standards.” The event will focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which project to address social imbalances, develop a sustainable economy and slow the rate of climate change.
Molly Abdalla has been hired as student engagement and outreach librarian at Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Penn State Scranton. In her role, she will engage and collaborate with faculty, staff and students to use current and emerging technologies for learning and research.
Working professionals are able to develop their professional skills through courses offered by Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education. The classes and training have been specifically chosen and designed in response to local industry requirements.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre has hired three full-time faculty members, Chancellor Lynda Goldstein announced. Adriana Dinescu has been named assistant teaching professor of chemistry; Lori Dunn, previously an adjunct instructor at the campus, has been hired as lecturer in business; and Henrique Oliveira has been named assistant teaching professor of surveying engineering.
A new $20,000 endowed award has been established at Penn State Wilkes-Barre in memory of a northeastern Pennsylvania man who was killed in action in Afghanistan. Family and friends of Pittston, Pennsylvania, native Jeffrey F. DePrimo created the 1st Lt Jeffrey F. DePrimo Military Award to support military students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre held its annual fall campus meeting prior to the start of the fall semester, gathering faculty and staff to begin the new academic year with vigor. Penn State alumnus and former football standout Lee Rubin was the featured speaker for the event.
High school students shared their most creative product or business ideas for a chance to win cash prizes in the Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge Pitch Competition, hosted by the Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and its regional partners.
The Arts at Hayfield Summer Festival will return to Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s campus on Sunday, Aug. 28, after a two-year hiatus. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine.
As students plan their return to Penn State campuses for the fall 2022 semester, the University continues to provide resources to help individuals stay safe and healthy and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
