Advice for new students
July 20, 2018
When I was a little girl, my father told me that there were only two rules: 1) obey all the rules and 2) “memoryize” all the rules. My dad was a professor (Early Childhood Education) and a very smart man, but I did not teach my children or grandchildren those rules. I taught them my mother’s rules instead. She was a math professor and is a very wise woman, and she had three rules. I teach her rules to my students. I will not have any of you in class this year, so I am sharing them with you now.
Behrend talks advocacy at Dinner for Six
November 27, 2018
This year’s celebration of Dinner for Six, a Thanksgiving like event put on by Behrend drew a sizable amount of students, faculty, and community members. The event not only brought tangible donations but also provided a platform for those doing work in the community to bring relevant information to the attention of students and other community members.
Political adversaries find common ground prior to debate
November 27, 2018
On Tuesday, November 13, former Vermont Governor and 2004 U.S. presidential candidate, Howard Dean, and Elise Jordan, former speech writer under the Bush Administration, Time contributor, and MSNBC analyst, traveled to Penn State Behrend to debate.
WE ARE seventy years old and still growing
November 06, 2018
In 1948, Penn State University received the nearly 400 acre Glenhill Estate as a donation by Mary Behrend in memory of her husband Ernst, co-founder of the Hammermill Paper Company. It was October 30, 1948 when the Glenhill Farm was officially dedicated as a Penn State facility. The anniversary of this date is commemorated as Behrend Founder’s Day, a day which was first Behrend’s birthday.
Anti-hazing law enacts stricter criminal penalties
November 06, 2018
On February 4, 2017, 19-year-old Tim Piazza died in a Greek Life hazing ritual at Penn State University Park. Piazza’s untimely death stirred a movement across the state, and now over a year later a bill has been signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf.
11 dead in Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooting
October 30, 2018
Last Saturday, Robert D. Bowers, 46, entered a synagogue and opened fire, killing 11 congregants and wounding six others, including four police officers. Bowers was injured and is charged with 29 criminal counts and a number of state charges, according to the New York Times.
SGA informs campus of PA Good Samaritan Laws
October 23, 2018
Recently, the Student Government Association (SGA) took initiative to provide more information to Behrend students regarding Good Samaritan Laws in Pennsylvania, more specifically referred to as the Responsible Action Protocol on Penn State’s campus.
Behrend open house promotes cmampus life
October 23, 2018
Fall is in full swing, meaning high school students are evaluating their options regarding the college they will eventually attend. Penn State Behrend hosted an open house on Saturday for students to get a first impression of the campus. There were many people in attendance, as they packed into McGarvey Commons for check in.
Presidential visit energizs both political sides of Erie
October 16, 2018
President Donald Trump visited Erie, Pennsylvania for the second time last Wednesday, the first being back in 2016, for which it was reported that nearly 8,000 people were in attendance. The campaign rally was held at the Erie Insurance Arena and began at the scheduled time of 7 p.m.
Behrend students take on Beijing in the Spring
October 02, 2018
The Office of Educational Equity and Diversity Program has announced that they will be taking students on a trip abroad to visit Beijing. On Wednesday Andy Herrera held two information sessions on this year's planned excursion. The meetings were held at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Reed 150.
Parents, family, and alumni weekend draws 1,300
September 25, 2018
Returning members of the campus community may have noticed a difference in the placement and prevalence of recycling bins. This is a new effort to make recycling more effective, which is caused by changes to the standards set by the recycling industry.
Loss of Elements leaves room for improvment, criticism
September 25, 2018
This year, the Elements Café, which was located in the Behrend science complex, was removed from the facility on campus. According to Mr. Mike Lindner, Director of Housing and Food Services, the café was not a resourceful option for students who frequent that area of campus.
Industry changes reduce campus recycling
September 18, 2018
Returning members of the campus community may have noticed a difference in the placement and prevalence of recycling bins. This is a new effort to make recycling more effective, which is caused by changes to the standards set by the recycling industry.
Behrend sppoints new director for the School of Engineering
August 27, 2018
As of July 2018, the Behrend School of Engineering appointed a new director.
The role of director has been an interim position for the last few years, since Chancellor Ralph Ford vacated the position in 2015. However, this has changed, since Timothy Kurzweg, Ph.D., was chosen for the position after a lengthy hiring process.
Greek Organizations push spring recruitment
January 30, 2018
Behrend’s Greek life organizations are dedicating the first six weeks of the spring semester to recruiting new members through a series of events where students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority are given the opportunity to meet each chapter and learn about their contributions to student life.
Behrend's open-lab strategy enables new research investments
November 07, 2017
Penn State Behrend’s investments in high-end research equipment for the open-lab strategy has led to investments in advanced research equipment and facilities for faculty, staff, and undergraduates including research collaboration with companies and other colleges in the region.
Students see the future of Trippe Hall
October 03, 2017
The construction of Trippe Hall, opening fall semester of 2018, is quickly reaching its final product and select Penn State Behrend students were given access to explore the unfinished building and learn about its newly developed features for student resident life.
Housing and Food Services improves campus experience
September 05, 2017
While everyone was home for the summer, Behrend Housing and Food Services was busy getting the new food truck, the Behrend Clipper, ready for first week of classes and updating the various dorms and suites on campus. There have also been several changes to Dobbins Dining, including the elimination of trays.
Behrend Welcomes Beer, Pizza Donut additions
August 29, 2017
Penn State Behrend aspires to be a transformative college, providing over 5,000 students with academic opportunities and campus amenities to ensure their experience is memorable. With the development of the Strategic Plan of 2018-2019, the college’s vision continues to transcend and focus on future renovations and additions to campus life.
