HHD Undergraduate Newsletter Aug 30 2018

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HHD HIGHLIGHTS
  • HHD Healthy Start event sponsored by HHD Student Council– Thursday, August 30, 5:30-7 PM, 10 Henderson Building, “Making the Most of Your First Career Fair”
  • HHD Healthy Start: Do you have questions about how to manage your student loan? How to manage your money? Come to a “Workshop on Financial Literacy“. Henderson 014 Thu, September 6, 4:30pm – 5:30pm Financial Literacy Overview – Focused on helping first-year students get off to good start–budgeting, student loans, and more
  • Are you interested in becoming an HHD Ambassador? The mission of the HHD Ambassadors is to assist the College of Health and Human Development by representing students at events involving prospective students, alumni and other friends of the college and by building connections with alumni and students. The goal is to promote a positive image for HHD and to develop strong relationships that enhance the overall mission of the College of Health and Human Development. Students will be asked to be part of events like Majors and Minors Night, Accepted Student Programs, Alumni Board meetings and other activities as requested by the Dean and other members of the college leadership team. Applications are due Sept 5.
  • Apply for the Spark Program:  The Spark Program offers select undergraduate students the opportunity to learn about high impact educational experiences, campus resources, and fellowship opportunities, while providing them with the tools to develop competitive fellowship applications. Students selected to participate will attend a series of workshops held in the spring for first-year students and in the fall for second-year students. They will also meet individually with the University Fellowships Office and Penn State University Libraries. Students must submit an online application to be considered for the program. Students should have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and have already made a positive impression on faculty and staff: https://ufo.psu.edu/spark
  • Take a Professor to Lunch (or Coffee or Ice Cream): The HHD Dean’s Office will pay for lunch, coffee, or ice cream for up to five HHD students and one HHD faculty member at any one of the University’s on-campus eating establishments. As one of the most popular colleges at Penn State, we know how hard it can be to get to know your professors in our majors. But, we also know our faculty are wonderful people, and would love the opportunity to get to know you.  The charge card has a set monthly limit, so call early in the month to reserve your place. Each HHD student is eligible to participate once per semester; faculty may participate as often as they are asked! http://hhd.psu.edu/undergraduate-education/take-professor-lunch 
 
INFORMATION
  • September 15 is the final application deadline for students wishing to study abroad for spring semester 2019. Visit https://gpglobalea.gp.psu.edu/ for more information or drop in to see a peer advisor in 422 Boucke, weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Interested in Entrepreneurship? Penn State Libraries has resources for you–The Entrepreneurship Guide is a digital toolkit that highlights library resources for company, market, industry, and business planning research, available to current Penn State students, faculty, and staff entrepreneurs across the commonwealth. There are additional guides available for specific ENTI clusters and for other commonwealth campus locations. Be sure to check out the library’s page for more info.
STUDENT SUPPORTS
  • Students who need assistance with a class, a paper or other tutoring support can get it for free from Penn State Learning.  Guided Study Groups for challenging classes started Aug 22nd. Tutoring starts Aug. 27.  Visit https://pennstatelearning.psu.edu/ for more info
  • If you are an undergraduate international student, Penn State’s EPPIC (English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center) provides a wide array of workshops to help students improve their communication skills.  To learn more about their programs and services visit: http://www.eppic.la.psu.edu/services
  • All students at Penn State, including HHD students, can seek specialized advising on the health professions at the Health Professions Advising Center. The center provides advising on preparation for medical or PA school, interviewing, personal statements, medical missions, and gap years.  Students considering medical, dental, podiatry, and physician assistant professions must attend a Med Prep or PA Prep group advising session prior to meeting one-on-one with PreHealth Advising. Learn more about their group sessions and advising resources at  http://science.psu.edu/premed/advising Upcoming sessions include:
    • Med Prep: First-year and sophomore students exploring medicine, dentistry, and podiatry will be familiarized with the coursework, experiences, and skills these health profession schools require of their applicants. Thursday, August 30, 6:30-7:30pm in 102 Thomas
    • Health Professional School Interviewing Learn about different interview formats and practice your skills Monday, September 17, 5:30-6:45pm in 103 Bank of America Career Services Center
  • LifeHacks are group workshops to help students manage stress, improve sleep or adjust to college life.  All sessions are open to all Penn State students and no appointment is necessary. Time: 4:00 to 5:00pm Locations: Mondays (402 Student Health Center); Tuesdays: (204/205 Student Health Center). See https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health-wellness/psychological-counseling/life-hacks-caps for a full schedule. Upcoming LifeHacks:
    • Tuesday 9/4: Embracing Imperfection: Practicing Self-Compassion
    • Monday 9/11 and Tuesday 9/12: This Moment: Mindfulness for Modern Life
  • Group Counseling Discussion Groups at CAPS: visit https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health-wellness/psychological-counseling/counseling-services/group-counseling/current-groups to find groups and see meeting dates.
    • Highlighted Group: First-Generation Student Support This group will provide first-generation college students with a supportive space to explore their experiences and the unique challenges they face at Penn State. Members will engage in meaningful discussions and participate in professional development opportunities that will help foster their academic success and personal growth. This group is held at HUB Room 321. Mondays, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
  • As part of Penn State’s ongoing commitment to strengthen student financial literacy, Penn State’s Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center supports students through education and training. To learn more about how they can help students, visit financialliteracy.psu.edu.
  • Wellness Retreats Health Promotion and Wellness at Penn State will host three full day (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) wellness retreats this fall. During the retreats, students will have an opportunity to engage in meditation, yoga, art and mindfulness activities, intuitive eating and more. Students must reserve space in advance by emailing promotinghealth@psu.edu, or by calling 814-863-0461. All retreats are free and lunch will be provided. The retreats will take place on campus in the Intramural Building or Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. Dates include: Saturday, Sept. 8 (must reserve spot by Aug. 31), Saturday, Oct. 20 (must reserve spot by Oct. 12), Saturday, Nov. 10 (must reserve spot by Nov. 2)
 
MEETINGS, EVENTS AND INVOLVEMENT
  • Penn State Youth as Researchers 2018: Do you want to learn about social science research in a safe environment? Want to research a social justice topic of your choice to understand more about what’s going on in your community? Want to make a change? Keep an eye out to join UNESCO’s Penn State branch of Youth as Researchers! Applications will become available starting August 15, 2018 and will stay open until August 30th, 2018. Starting in September you’ll have the chance to join in a small research group and conduct your own research! Teams meet 2-3 hours each week, design their projects, conduct research, analyze and have the opportunity to present to a variety of audiences! Contact: Kaila Thorn at Kvt5218@psu.edu
  • The Council of Sustainable Leaders unites Penn State student leaders in sustainability. Their Showcases highlight work by Penn State faculty and others who are making a difference in sustainability.  Information on all upcoming showcases can be found here: http://www.pennstatecsl.com/showcases-2018.html. The first Showcase is Friday: Michael Mann, August 31, 2018, HUB 233AB “Dire Predictions: Understanding Climate Change”
  • Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW), a unit of Student Affairs, is seeking student ambassadors for its Healthy Penn State initiative. The deadline to apply to the Healthy Penn State Ambassador program for the fall 2017 and spring 2018 semesters is Friday, Sept. 1. All undergraduate students in both health and non-health related majors are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, visit the Healthy Penn State website. 
  • Attention Penn Staters! Are you looking to get involved this year? Join PSU State of State! Info sessions are September 4 and 11 at 7 pm in 267 Willard. Come learn about us and then apply for a committee! #LetsTalkPSU Founded in 2013, State of State is a student-run organization at Penn State University, committed to facilitating a dialogue within the university community about important Penn State-related issues. This dialogue culminates every year in a spring conference at which we bring together student, faculty, administration, alumni, and community leaders to speak about a variety of Penn State and State College topics, ranging from student life to mental health to town-and-gown relations. Our goal is to bring together passionate change-makers who can make our community stronger and more successful. 
  • Shaver’s Creek Re-opening Celebration, Sat., Sept. 1 Shaver’s Creek, which was founded in 1976, closed its doors in September 2016 to update its buildings and infrastructure with significant improvements for the first time. The upgrades will help accommodate the more than 1,400 Penn State students, 50,000 non-credit program attendees and nearly 10,000 visitors who use Shaver’s Creek during the year. For Penn State, Shaver’s Creek is home to more than 35 credit-bearing courses in six colleges and nine departments. Renovations include an enhanced visitor’s center, including the updated Liztinger Herpetology Center in the Litzinger Discovery Room; approximately 3,000-square feet of new technology-enhanced classroom space between three classrooms; new administrative and staff office space; and new raptor enclosures that will accommodate the 18 birds that live at Shaver’s Creek.The center re-opening celebration begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1.
  • Penn State Libraries’ Open House: In previous years, 96% of students participating in the Open House said that the event helped them to learn more about the Libraries’ many resources and physical spaces. September 5th & 6th, 2018 (Wed. and Thurs.). Drop-in any time between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Don’t forget your Penn State ID! (required to complete the events)
  • Kick off the bountiful fall harvest season at the Student Farm’s third annual Harvest Festival. Campus and community members are invited to the farm from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 to experience live music, eat farm-fresh hors d’oeuvres and interact with members of the Student Farm Club and the Sustainability Institute. 
    • The Student Farm at Penn State is a one-acre diversified vegetable farm established in the spring of 2016, located near the intersection of Big Hollow and Fox Hollow roads. The mission of the Student Farm is to educate people about sustainable food systems, cultivate community and increase access to local foods on campus and in the community. Students can get involved in paid and for-credit internships, student-led research, food systems courses, the Student Farm Club, or volunteer on the farm!
    • Guests for the Harvest Festival are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket and are reminded to wear sturdy shoes. The event will be held rain or shine. Students and the campus community may get a ride to the farm via blue bus. Departures to the Student Farm will be at 5:30 and 6 p.m. from the Ag Administration Building (pullout area near Berkey Creamery). The bus will return guests to campus at 7 and 7:30 p.m. On-campus guests are also welcome to bike-pool to the farm together. The bike pool will meet at the seating area next to Berkey Creamery to depart at 5:10 p.m. Bikers should use Big Hollow Road to get to the farm, and don’t forget a light for the ride home as it will be dusk. For more information about this event, visit https://sustainability.psu.edu/spotlight/student-farm-celebrates-third-annual-harvest-festival
  • Be an Outdoor School Counselor! Penn State students can earn 2 credits by participating in Outdoor School (ODS) as cabin counselors. 
    • Outdoor School is a four-day, residential program for upper-elementary school students, run by Penn State’s nature center, Shaver’s Creek, and staffed by Penn State student counselors. It provides children with a positive, outdoor education experience as they learn about the natural world through hands-on lessons and guided exploration. 
    • Outdoor School has both a fall and a spring season. The spring season lasts typically six to seven weeks beginning in early April and ending in mid-May. The fall season is typically six weeks beginning, in late September and running through October. During their week of ODS, Penn State students must commit to being on-site 24-hours a day, typically from 1:30 p.m. on Monday through 3:00 p.m. on Friday, with free time on Wednesday or Thursday afternoon. 
    • You are responsible for working with your professors to make arrangements for missing classes. We can provide you with a letter explaining the program and its benefit to the community and to your Penn State education. You will need to be proactive in working ODS into your schedule. ODS is not an official excused absence. 
    • Visit https://www.shaverscreek.org/penn-state-students/outdoor-school/ to learn more about ODS and submit an application to be a Penn State counselor. Applications are due Sept. 7
  • The Public Leadership Education Network provides seminars for female college students interested in leadership opportunities in policy fields, including health, advocacy, STEM, global issues, and more. Students can learn more about their seminars at:  https://plen.org/seminars/
  • Award-winning author, accomplished nature photographer and Penn State alumnus Tim Palmer will visit the University Park campus for a series of events on Sept. 12 and 13. 
    • He will be speaking from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept.12, at the Palmer Museum of Art on his recent book “Twilight of the Hemlocks and Beeches,” written to feature the beauty of hemlock and beech forests and to spread awareness of their decimation. 
    • He will also take part in a panel discussion at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 with other authors of nature books. The discussion will focus on the documentation of Pennsylvania’s natural environment and the importance of documenting nature in a variety of media, especially in the age of climate change, foreign pathogens and manmade threats to natural landscapes.
    • His final talk will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13, in 121 Sparks Building where Palmer will discuss another recent book, “Wild and Scenic Rivers: An American Legacy.”
  • Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) Thursday, September 13, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Led by Andrew Belser, Professor of Movement, Voice, and Acting. ADRI Director and certified Feldenkrais Instructor Andy Belser will teach this series of Awareness Through Movement lessons. Each class features a different Feldenkrais exercise or “lesson,” and involves gentle movements, done slowly with minimal effort, while paying attention to your own experience. Registration is required for September 13: https://feldenkrais-atm2.eventbrite.com
  •  The Feldenkrais Method: Special Event with Master Trainer Carol Kress Thursday, September 6, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Led by Carol Kress, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Master Feldenkrais Trainer. Carol Kress is a Master Teacher of the Feldenkrais Method and teaches in Training Programs around the world. She will lead this participatory workshop, which will include two Awareness Through Movement Lessons, along with discussions of Feldenkrais concepts and practice. Registration is required: https://feldenkrais-method.eventbrite.com
  • Are you interested in how the arts connect to health?  The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities hosts a conference for faculty and students like you.  Learn more about their fall conference and student travel scholarships 
 
FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS
  • The Student Engagement Network Grant Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2018! The SEN will be awarding grants of up to $3,000 to support student engagement experiences. Examples include financial support for unpaid internships or research opportunities, living expenses, travel costs, and conference fees. Grant funding can also be used to compensate a student working fewer hours in order to be involved in a student club or organization on campus. The application will be open August 17 through August 31 and can be found at http://www.engage.psu.edu/students/grants/ If you have questions about the grant program or how to apply, visit SEN in 102 HUB-Robeson Center, email engage@psu.edu, or call (814) 863-5995.
  • Are you receiving a Federal Pell Grant recipient?  Need funding for study-abroad? The Gilman Scholarship offers funding for students receiving Federal Pell Grants to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Attend an information session in person September 5, 2018, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in 412 Boucke or register to participate remotely via Zoom here: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NKMyMqZOS1eDGypUXlJr8Q
  • Land O’Lakes, Inc. is accepting applications for the Land O’Lakes Global Food Challenge Emerging Leaders for Food Security™ fellowship. In its fourth year, the program expanded to 11 eligible universities across the United States to draw a broad mix of skills and perspectives to agriculture. Students entering their sophomore year for the 2018-19 academic year are eligible to apply. The deadline is Oct. 10. Get started applying here:  http://foodchallenge.landolakesinc.com/about-the-program/eligibility-requirements/
  •  Inc.U Pitch Competition offers $30,000 in investment rewards for student startups: PennTAP (Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program has a grant that assists undergraduate students in their entrepreneurial company startup endeavors. PennTAP sponsors a “shark tank like” pitch competition called “Inc.U” to find the Top 6 Undergraduate student owned companies (undergraduates must own 50% or more of the company) to compete for $30,000+ in investment awards. The Top 6 companies (selected via an initial video pitch competition) – are then given the opportunity to pitch their companies to a distinguished panel of judges during an hour-long Inc.U television show called “The Investment.” (Click HERE for a link to see last season’s show)  The competition is open to all Penn State University undergraduates!  For more info see the video and other information at https://penntap.psu.edu/innovation/incu/ If students have questions or need additional information, contact Tim Kerchinski –  txk128@psu.edu – 814-865-4388.
  •  MCAT Scholarships: There are four 100% scholarships for MCAT courses through Kaplan. Both need and merit will be considered by the Prehealth Office and other committee members in the determination of the awards. Scholarships can be used for In Person, Live Online, or Self-Paced courses. The scholarship must be redeemed by December 31, 2018, meaning you need to register for a class by that date. Deadline to apply is September 15, 2018. Awardees will be notified mid-October. To qualify, students should be at least 4th semester standing, and should have completed the majority of their coursework for the MCAT. Info at http://sites.psu.edu/sciadvising/mcat-scholarship/
  • The Morgan Academic Center (MAC) at Penn State is currently hiring tutors for the 2018-19 academic year.  The MAC is specifically seeking candidates from the College of Human Development and Family Studies for HDFS 129, HDFS 229, HDFS 239, and HDFS 249, however students from any major/program are encouraged to apply as other subject areas are also needed.   Tutors are paid hourly based upon status (e.g., undergraduate versus graduate student). This part-time position offers a variety of work options (days/times/hours) which fits nicely around academic schedules and other commitments of Penn State students.  Anyone who is hired this fall is eligible to continue employment as a tutor during future semesters. If interested, please complete an application and upload your cover letter/resume at https://psu.jobs/job/78459.  If you have any questions, feel free to email morgancenter@psu.edu or call 814-865-0407.
  • The Undergraduate Fellowships Office is THE place to seek help in applying for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships.  Learn more about their resources and look at their fellowship/scholarship database to learn more https://ufo.psu.edu/current-students. Check out the full calendar of events and info sessions: https://ufo.psu.edu/calendar/list
 
College of HHD Research Seminars
  • Thursday, September 6: “Translational Science in the Era of Big Data”, Peter Elkin, MD; Professor and Chair, Dept. of Biomedical Informatics, University of Buffalo; CTSI B3 Seminar Series, 4:00 p.m. to  5:00 p.m. , 116 Henderson; registration requested: bit.ly/Elkintalk; co-sponsored by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute.
  • Monday, September 10: “Consequences of exposure to early adversity on the trajectory of brain development” Dr. Susan Andersen, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., 22 Biobehavioral Health; Host: Biobehavioral Health Department (814-863-7256).
  • Tuesday, September 11: “Bias, confounding, moderation and mediation”, Duanping Liao, MD, PhD; CTSI BERD (Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design) Seminar Series, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. , 116 Henderson; sponsored by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI).
 

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