Connect with other Penn State York students, faculty, and staff by attending ConnectED programming in the library. See below for upcoming events!
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS earn points by attending our programs and making connections with each other, using our Connection Cards (available in the library). At the end of the spring semester, the first-year student with the most points will be awarded the Penn State York Women’s Philanthropic Network’s ConnectED $2,018 prize to be used toward tuition for his or her sophomore year at Penn State York.
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
CLICK HERE for information about the program and points.
Click on a literacy below to see some of our past events!
Basic Literacy
Information Literacy
Civic & Social Literacy
Health Literacy
Financial Literacy
Step forward! This year, in support of Enhancing Health – one of the five thematic priorities of Penn State University’s Strategic Plan, we have rotating signs around campus, telling you how many steps it is from that point to the library! First-year students earn 10 points every day just by taking a picture by one of our signs and showing it to one of the library staff the same day.
For dates, times, locations, and details for the following events, please check your email and campus advertising. Most events are held in the library over the noontime hour – we want to see you there! You could even win an IDEA!
CONSTITUTION DAY TRIVIA
Monday, September 17, 2018
Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center
First-year students earn 25 points for attending!
Join us for our 5th annual “WE ARE the People” trivia contest, using clickers and questions from the civic portion of the Naturalization test – see if we can beat the national pass rate of 91%!
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE, NOT DIVERSITY
Thursday, October 18
12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Conference Center, Main Classroom Building
Sponsored by the Diversity and Cultural Enrichment Committee
First-year students earn 50 points for attending!
This interactive workshop led by Carlos Wiley, Director of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center at University Park, will explore racial identity, implicit bias, microaggressions, and barriers to cross-racial communication.
NIGHT AGAINST PROCRASTINATION
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
9:00 p.m. until midnight!
Lee R. Glatfelter Library
First year students earn 50 points for attending for at least ONE hour!
Sometimes it’s nice to study near other people . . . and not put off everything until the last minute! Catch up or work ahead – either way, join us in the library for hourly breaks and snacks and study until midnight. Held one night during both fall and spring semesters.
DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Conference Center, Main Classroom Building
Sponsored by the Diversity and Cultural Enrichment Committee
First year students earn 50 points for attending!
Celebrate the day by making a Sugar Skull! Dr. Cecilia Heydl-Cortinez, Penn State York Associate Professor of Spanish, will also provide background about the day and its significance.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT?
Friday, November 2, 2018
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lee R. Glatfelter Library
First-year students earn 50 points for attending!
Join history and political science instructor Jon Price for a discussion of the upcoming 2018 midterm elections, with a special focus on Pennsylvania. Jon will offer his predictions on key races nationwide, so on Election Day we’ll find out if the Price is right!
PENN STATE LAUREATE EVENTS
Dr. John Champagne, professor at Penn State Erie, has been named Penn State Laureate for this year. He’ll tour the state asking questions about — and offering a historical perspective on — the role of the artist in times of political turmoil.
FILM SCREENING
Thursday, October 25, 2018
3:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Pullo Family Performing Arts Center, Room 114
First year students earn 50 points for attending!
In preparation for Dr. Champagne’s lecture in November, we will be watching the film The Garden of the Finzi-Continis. Dr. Champagne will reference this film in his talk and we’re hoping that seeing the film in advance will make the presentation a richer experience! If you’re unable to join us, you may check the film out in the library, watch it, and join us for the film discussion in the library on November 1.
FILM DISCUSSION
Thursday, November 1, 2018
12:10 – 1:15 p.m.
Lee R. Glatfelter Library
First year students earn 50 points for attending!
Dr. Jennifer Nesbitt will lead us in an informal discussion of the film The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, which Dr. Champagne will speak about in his talk.
LAUREATE LECTURE
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
12:10 – 1:15 p.m.
Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center
First year students earn 50 points for attending!
Everyone is welcome to join us for Dr. John Champagne’s talk “Art and Politics: The Case of Corrado Cagli.” Dr. Champagne uses the contradictory relationship between Italian artist Corrado Cagli and the fascist government that supported him as a starting point for engaging his audience in a discussion of the responsibility of the artist in times of political unrest.
GOAL: Grade One at the Library
Saturday, November 10, 2018
12:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Conference Center, Main Classroom Building
First-year students: Volunteer to help, and earn 50 points, as we partner with York County Libraries for this fun event with nationally-known children’s book author and illustrator, Lindsay Barrett George. Please contact Barb Eshbach (bee11) in the library by October 30 if you would like to volunteer. We only need 5 students, so sign up early!
PICTURE BOOKS: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
12:00-1:15 p.m.
Lee R. Glatfelter Library, Penn State York
First year students earn 50 points for attending!
Join us in the library to celebrate Picture Book Month with our picture book panel, featuring Barb Eshbach (Head Librarian), Katie McLaughlin (Adjunct Lecturer in Women’s Studies), and Carly Matt (Penn State York first-year student). We’ll talk about picture books from our childhood (past), enjoying picture books as an adult (present), and writing picture books (future). Come share your story – milk and cookies will be served!
Somewhere, Something Incredible is Waiting To Be Known
Times to be announced
Lee R. Glatfelter Library Conference Room
First-year students earn 50 points for attending!
Join us for this introductory library workshop, offered several times throughout the semester, so you can learn to navigate the resources of Penn State University Libraries, one of the top 10 research libraries in North America!
You can learn important library and research skills by attending these fun and informative programs:
On the Edge of Your Seat: The Psychology of Scary Movies
Glue Sticks and M&Ms: Brainstorming a Topic
Do You Want a Toy with That? Using a Happy Meal to Learn About Sources
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