The Lion’s Den, a Shark Tank-style competition, returns to the Beaver campus Nov. 9 for its eighth year. The annual event gives students a chance to pitch their ideas for campus improvement.
Trees, how they can have a positive impact on local communities, and forestry research will be the upcoming topics of The Current’s next speaker series event. Sponsored by RiverWise and Penn State Beaver, certified arborist Jeff Karwoski and Penn State Beaver Assistant Professor of Biology Autumn Sabo will be the featured speakers for this free community event on Nov. 29 at Penn State Beaver.
At an event held on Oct. 31, leaders from the Student Philanthropy Network announced that the class of 2024 has voted to create the University Park Undergraduate Association Basic Needs Endowment as their class gift. The fund will provide sustained support for students facing hardships in pursuit of their degree.
Penn State will celebrate its ninth GivingTuesday on Tuesday, Nov. 28 — and Penn State Beaver invites alumni and friends to participate by showing support for the Student Success Committee, which is dedicated to helping students adjust to college life and to supporting their academic and personal success.
During finals week, Penn State University Libraries offers stress-reducing games and activities to help students relax as they study for finals and complete end-of-semester projects.
Jill Tress, who passed away in November, was the coordinator of the Center for Academic Achievement at Penn State Beaver for 12 years, overseeing tutoring and disability services. She is remembered for her many contributions to the campus.
Frankie Checchio, reference and instruction librarian and student athletic academic liaison, supports student-athletes in their academic endeavors and has helped students go from being ineligible to play to making dean’s list.
Students, faculty and staff across all Penn State campuses will now have free access to virtual technology programming provided by the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP), thanks to a newly expanded partnership with TCCP spearheaded by Penn State Harrisburg, a longtime member of the council.
From his work on fundraising campaigns to his support of events and activities, John Hertneky’s continued dedication to Penn State and especially the Beaver campus has earned him the 2023 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award. Hertneky was presented with his award at a Jan. 25 event.
