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2019 Western-region Sustainability Forum attendees

Eight Commonwealth Campuses highlight sustainability efforts at regional forum

The Sustainability Institute hosted the first of three forums at Penn State Beaver on May 7. Faculty, staff, students, and other leaders gathered to learn about the variety of activities, events, research and other programs taking place throughout the Commonwealth Campuses to advance the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and the University's strategic plan.

Libraries' Research Awards recognize 105 students across 19 campuses

Penn State University Libraries awarded its Undergraduate Research Award: Excellence in Information Literacy to students at nearly all undergraduate Penn State campuses in April, honoring 97 undergraduate students as well as eight graduate students participating in their respective campus-wide research exhibition events.
SI Associate Director for Student Engagement Doug Goldstein speaks at Student Sustainability Awards

Penn State gives out first-ever Student Sustainability Awards

This month Penn State bestowed the first Student Sustainability Awards, sponsored by the Sustainability Institute and the Council of Sustainable Leaders. The awards recognized five outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate a sincere commitment to transforming Penn State into a sustainability leader.
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Penn State Beaver students plan to 'Create for a Cause'

Students from a creative writing class at Penn State Beaver will give a performance of original poetry at the first ever “Create for Cause” event April 15. Those who attend are asked to bring items to donate for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments at Allegheny Health Network’s new Cancer Institute in Center Township.