Gov. Wolf joins Barron, Franklin, student-athlete to encourage vaccinations
Gov. Tom Wolf speaking at a press conference in Pegula Ice Arena on May 5, urging Penn Staters and Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Image: Pat Mansell
Gov. Wolf joins Barron, Franklin, student-athlete to encourage vaccinations
May 05, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Gov. Tom Wolf visited Penn State’s University Park campus today to join President Eric Barron, head football coach James Franklin and student-athlete Theo Johnson in urging Penn Staters and Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The four addressed the media from Pegula Ice Arena.
“Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout is moving at a fast pace now that supply has increased and all Pennsylvanians over age 16 are eligible to receive the vaccine,” said Wolf. “When you get vaccinated, you are protecting yourself from serious illness, while protecting the people around you. That includes family members who are under 16, fr
Here is a recap of some of the major news and events from the semester.
Wellness days created
Rather than flocking to beaches for spring break, students had three âwellness daysâ â Feb. 9, March 11 and April 7. No classes were held on these days, and students were encouraged to focus on different aspects of wellness.
Palmer Museum reopened
Students were able to visit the Palmer Museum once again beginning Feb. 10, which had been closed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The on-campus space for art and culture is available for students to experience again, though advanced registration is required.
First virtual THON held
at least 20 of his cousins.
Bognet graduated in 1997 and went on to a career in business and politics, as he ran for a seat in Congress this past fall. He is now one of six candidates running for three available alumni-elected positions on Penn State’s Board of Trustees.
To learn more about his campaign, Onward State sat down with Bognet to discuss his bid and the upcoming election.
Attending football games since he was 3 years old and making frequent visits back to Happy Valley, Bognet is certainly a lifelong Nittany Lion. He said his relationship with the university makes him a worthy candidate.
Join the Penn State Alumni Association for a week of virtual events
Senior Week 2021 activities include a Final Toast to the Class of 2021 with President Barron, a BIPOC networking event and a digital caricaturist.
Image: Penn State Alumni Association
Class of 2021 invited to celebrate Senior Week April 25-29
April 21, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Penn State Alumni Association, along with support from its student groups, Lion Ambassadors and Blue & White Society, will host a virtual Senior Week for the Class of 2021, April 25-29.
University-wide graduating seniors and their friends are invited to this online Senior Week celebration that will help commemorate the past four or more years in this chapter of their Penn State experience.
Noon on Monday, April 26: Financial Literacy program with the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center
5 to 6:30 p.m on Tuesday, April 27: Lion Ambassadors’ Exhibition of Who We Are BIPOC Networking Event
Noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28: Digital Caricaturist
April 28: Advice To The Class of 2021 Panel, with CEO Penn State Alumni Association Paul Clifford and members of the Class of 2020
1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 29: Senior Sendoff at the Allen Street Gates (University Park students only). Participants are required to follow the University’s pandemic safety regulations, including masking and social distancing.
Seniors can register for the virtual events and find more information about them on the Alumni Association’s