Students involved in undergraduate research projects at Penn State Scranton and other regional University campuses and local universities had a chance to present their research projects during two annual academic events this month, both of which were held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The People’s Kitchen, led by Penn State Center Philadelphia and other Penn State partners, has received the 2021 Penn State Award for Community Engagement and Scholarship. The effort is led by Shivaani Selvaraj, director, and Carly Pourzand, community engagement specialist, both at Penn State Center Philadelphia.
The Sustainability Institute and Student Sustainability Advisory Council recently honored six Penn State students for their leadership and commitment to sustainability throughout their time at Penn State.
Penn State Brandywine held its annual Exhibition of Undergraduate Research Enterprise and Creative Accomplishment (EURECA) virtually on April 12. The annual event provides an opportunity for undergraduate students across numerous academic disciplines to present their research and creative endeavors to the campus community.
The “Exercise is Medicine on Campus” program at Penn State Brandywine has been recognized as a silver-level program by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the organization that originated the Exercise is Medicine global initiative.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently announced the dates for phases 1B, 1C and 2 of the commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution program and Penn State is strongly encouraging all students, faculty and staff to sign up to get a vaccine as soon as they are eligible to receive one.
