Classes this fall semester will be offered in a mixed-mode delivery, with many online offerings and mostly lab-based classes in person. For information on current COVID cases on campus, check the Penn State COVID-19 Dashboard here In light of these many changes, the ESM GSO wanted to offer you some resources and get your input on how we can continue to best serve your needs:
Medical situation/assistance
Penn State Coronavirus Updates: https://sites.psu.edu/virusinfo
Centre County Coronavirus Updates: https://www.centrecountypa.gov/2157/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Updates
Suspected Coronavirus symptoms: UHS Advice Nurse Line at 814-863-4463
All other non-urgent medical concerns: UHS service line to schedule appointments at 814-863-0774
Urgent medical concerns: Go to the Mount Nittany Medical Center Emergency Department 800 E Park Ave; State College, PA 16803 Phone: 814-234-6110
Student Support
Assistance with food or housing: COVID19StudentSupport@psu.edu
Food Insecurity: https://thelionspantry.psu.edu/
Emergency Financial Support: https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/support-safety-conduct/student-support-services/financial-concerns
Other Student Support: https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/studentcare
24/7 Penn State Crisis Line: 1-877-229-6400 or text “LIONS” to 741741
Centre County COVID-19 Community Response: https://cccovid19response.org/
https://cccovid19response.org/resident-to-resident-support/
Centre County Crisis Line (Food, Shelter, Financial, Mental Health): https://www.centrehelps.org/24-hour-hotline
Penn State Police: 814-863-1111
State College Police: (814) 234-7150 or 911 in Emergency
Centre County Police: (814) 355-6803 or 911 in Emergency
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – non emergency, see crisis numbers above as needed: 814-863-0395 – limited clinical services by phone
Health and Wellness Guide – https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health-wellness/healthy-living/health-wellness-during-covid-19
1 on 1 Wellness Meetings – Schedule a 1 on 1 virtual appointment with promotinghealth@psu.edu for topics such as healthy relationships, nutrition, sleep, and stress.
CAPS Life Hacks Zoom Workshops at 3:30 PM Daily: https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/wellness-services/life-hacks
Student Health and Wellness Guide COVID-19: https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health-wellness/healthy-living/health-wellness-during-covid-19
Grad School Policies
PSU Grad School Response and Policies on COVID-19: http://gradschool.psu.edu/covid19/
PSU Grading Policy Exceptions: http://gradschool.psu.edu/covid19/exceptions-to-graduate-school-policies-in-response-to-covid-19-outbreak/optional-alternative-grading-for-graduate-students-in-response-to-the-covid-19-outbreak/
Research and Lab Research On-Campus Policies: https://www.research.psu.edu/covid_labs
Study abroad and Thesis Defense: Contact Michael Verderame, Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School at mxv8@psu.edu with questions about credit for cancelled study abroad and remote defense requirements. Contact Diane Monteith at dxm66@psu.edu for remote defense scheduling.
IT Concerns: ITservicedesk@psu.edu
Swipe access/keys/parking spaces: Contact mjh223@psu.edu for swipe access (essential personnel only). Keys and parking spaces will not be given out.
Library Consultations: https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/prf.php?account_id=13488 you can click the ‘schedule appointment’ button (under the photo) and select time.
Other:
Town Hall with the Graduate School: The Graduate School at Penn State hosted a virtual town hall on April 9th at 4:30 PM
Use this link to view recorded talk now: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpsu.us12.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D93c492ff7b8eb44c3c5503236%26id%3D159696c764%26e%3D771318a8dc&data=02%7C01%7Cdxm66%40psu.edu%7C09fb6e3ab52649c594d208d7d7f6ae36%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637215326798207222&sdata=OGBGVgYQwIiLorffFTm3irg5C9EeARFlIGAZU0f35iY%3D&reserved=0
Please fill out this google form if/when you have time to check in and let your GSO exec board know how we can help you. Name is optional, but please include if you have specific concerns.
The ESM GSO will also be using our coffee hour as a research presentation between 1:30 and 3 on Wednesdays, link here to join: https://psu.zoom.us/j/173739403?pwd=UWN6WnMwSTRiTzBuU3JiV0E5WWVBZz09
and sign up to present here: https://docs.google.com/
Keep in touch and don’t hesitate to reach out with questions either directly to ecosystem.gso@gmail.com.